Blogging, Bashing, and Talking Points

I've gotten a gratifying number of emails from people telling me how much they look forward to reading my posts. One person has subscribed. Draw your own conclusions.

I'm working off backlog right now; this daily posting business won't continue.

I get a a constant stream of funny and/or fictitious emails bashing the Democrats and Obama, and almost none bashing the Republicans and McCain. I can only conclude that liberals are such sourpusses that they can't see the humor in things, and so unimaginative that they can't make up any interesting lies. Do you want people like that running the country?

Which reminds me; below is a set of talking points for a presidential candidate. Guess which one.

TALKING POINTS

• I am a candidate for the Presidency of the United States.
• I was born to very poor parents and was raised by only one of them. My achievements today are my own, and I believe that the experiences of my childhood and youth give me insight to the needs and beliefs of the people of our nation.
• Our nation has serious problems. We are as divided against each other as I have ever seen us.
• Our military is consumed in a war against a foe that wears no uniform, recruits from diverse regions, and is perfectly willing to attack non-military targets wherever they can. This foe believes that our whole way of life is hostile to theirs, and if they could they would drive us out of existence.
• I believe that the current administration has done a poor job of executing this war.
• I did not agree with our country’s decision to invade another country. I believe that the underlying motive was our president’s “quest for glory” and that the war was initiated for false reasons. My position made me very unpopular, although many have since come over to my point of view.
• A significant portion of our population consists of under skilled and illiterate people who came here in violation of the laws of one or more countries. Unlike many, I believe that these people should be provided an opportunity to obtain citizenship.
• Many people, especially in the South, find my candidacy troubling because of racial issues.
• I acknowledge that my experience is limited. Much of it is in state government; my time as a national legislator is less than one full Senate term. It is true that I never created legislation of any significance.
• It is also true that I have never served in our nation’s military, nor have I held any executive position other than a not-for profit organization formed to benefit my state and my community. None the less I am proud of that service.
• Many of you are concerned that my policies will severely damage the economic health of our nation.
• I have corresponded with, worked with, and befriended many people who are very angry at our nation and vehemently criticize our government. I do not necessarily agree with their statements or their proposals, but I do acknowledge that their grievances have some merit.
• Despite the controversy and limitations, I ask you to vote for me in the belief that my personal abilities can bring our nation to a new level of achievement and unity. I ask that you vote for me on faith, in the hope I can do this.
• In closing......
  
  

My name is Abraham Lincoln and I am asking you to vote for me as your President in this Year of Our Lord 1860.