Another Email message I received. Definitely worth sharing. The end surprised me.
Everyone has a place in their character where values reside. Those values are formed from experiences that begin in childhood. As a person matures, those values coalesce around a central belief that sits at the heart of one's character. Whether religious or secular in nature, that central belief is the lens through which all other values are focused and by which all other values are colored. From those values, convictions arise — beliefs that form principles by which a person organizes one's life. Those convictions are the great organizing principles of effective political leaders.
At the end of the day, a leader's effect on the country will be a reflection of his or her basic values. History tells us of many who led by way of wrong values such as pride, hatred, greed, or a lust for power — all with devastating consequences for their country. It is impossible to overstate the importance of knowing what a leader really values.
From Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader
Lord, grant us wisdom, discernment and insight as we make a life-changing decision at the polls this year. Save our nation. In Jesus' name, amen.
Showing posts with label vote. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vote. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Who Should I Vote For
Political parties make me crazy. What if I don't want to be affiliated with a party? If I don't affiliate myself, I can't vote in the primaries. This seems utterly unfair to me. I think I should have the right to look at ALL candidates equally and decide who I would like to have the opportunity to run for office. Mind you, I could still only vote for one person to run for each office but at least I could have my pick from any ticket.
Parties divide people. They're like cliques. If you're in one you can't be in another. I'm sorry, I just want to be a friend to everyone. Can't we all just get along? No. But I still like to have options. I want to make my own decision about who I think can best do the job up for grabs in this election and that could be an Independent, Democrat or Republican.
Wouldn't it just be better if we could look at all the candidates without any party association and see what they stand for, making our decisions based on compatibility. I think we should put the candidates on an E-Harmony type system. We'll call it P (for political) Harmony. All the candidates would sign up and complete a profile, being utterly and completely honest about what they believe and stand for. In fact, anybody could sign up - every Joe Schmuck in the Universe could run for office. Of course they would have to pass muster - there would be a test that a person would have to take to qualify to be sure they were up to date on current events, foreign policy, expectations, etc. Then we the people could go to the P-Harmony website and put in our profile. The system would match us to the best candidate for our vote.
Now here's the way cool thing. No stinking political ads on TV. No months of poly talk on television, radio and newspapers. No party or candidate bashing. They could even do their debates on YouTube. Each one would have certain questions to answer and they would give their answers on a video feed. In fact, it could be set up so people could post their own questions for the candidates to answer. Everything is done online in a person's own time.
Instead of an election day, there could be an election week. Each person in their own time would investigate the issues and candidates, and then input their own data for the match. At the end of the week, the guy with the most compatibility matches wins.
This system would truly bring out the best person for the job - the individual the majority of the people participating would like to see run our country. People would still have to register to vote but instead of checking in at the voting booth, each person would be assigned a random CG log in code with their name so no one could steal their vote and those with no right to vote couldn't get in.
Don't fret, I have a plan for those who don't own computers! Not to worry. There would public stations set up at various locations open 24 hours where folks could go do their research, log in and participate.
Who would I vote for? McCain/Palin of course. A couple of non-conformists just like me :-)
Parties divide people. They're like cliques. If you're in one you can't be in another. I'm sorry, I just want to be a friend to everyone. Can't we all just get along? No. But I still like to have options. I want to make my own decision about who I think can best do the job up for grabs in this election and that could be an Independent, Democrat or Republican.
Wouldn't it just be better if we could look at all the candidates without any party association and see what they stand for, making our decisions based on compatibility. I think we should put the candidates on an E-Harmony type system. We'll call it P (for political) Harmony. All the candidates would sign up and complete a profile, being utterly and completely honest about what they believe and stand for. In fact, anybody could sign up - every Joe Schmuck in the Universe could run for office. Of course they would have to pass muster - there would be a test that a person would have to take to qualify to be sure they were up to date on current events, foreign policy, expectations, etc. Then we the people could go to the P-Harmony website and put in our profile. The system would match us to the best candidate for our vote.
Now here's the way cool thing. No stinking political ads on TV. No months of poly talk on television, radio and newspapers. No party or candidate bashing. They could even do their debates on YouTube. Each one would have certain questions to answer and they would give their answers on a video feed. In fact, it could be set up so people could post their own questions for the candidates to answer. Everything is done online in a person's own time.
Instead of an election day, there could be an election week. Each person in their own time would investigate the issues and candidates, and then input their own data for the match. At the end of the week, the guy with the most compatibility matches wins.
This system would truly bring out the best person for the job - the individual the majority of the people participating would like to see run our country. People would still have to register to vote but instead of checking in at the voting booth, each person would be assigned a random CG log in code with their name so no one could steal their vote and those with no right to vote couldn't get in.
Don't fret, I have a plan for those who don't own computers! Not to worry. There would public stations set up at various locations open 24 hours where folks could go do their research, log in and participate.
Who would I vote for? McCain/Palin of course. A couple of non-conformists just like me :-)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
A Letter to the World at Large
Feel free to copy and paste this message to share with your sphere of influence. Or rewrite it as you see fit. Just get the message out!
I'm appealing to every single person whose address is in my email list because our country and our future is in great danger. The reason I'm writing you today is to ask you to think outside the box.
As a former member of the Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard, I understand the risks to every person engaged in active, reserve or guard duty. War is unfortunately a part of life on planet earth. We may be civilized in the US and desire world peace, but wishing on stars doesn't change the facts. In the real world, there are a whole lot of people out there who want Americans wiped off the planet. We must not - we cannot - hope to maintain safety in this country without a strong military force and presence in nations that threaten our freedom and safety. Although there were many warnings of impending disaster and many smaller attacks prior, the attack on the New York City on 9/11/2001 was a bold and prophetic statement from the enemy. This is not an enemy that will be appeased or pursuaded by civil conversation. They are ruthless and don't care who dies in the process of their attack on free nations, including themselves.
It's time we all think outside the box. There isn't a political party on earth that can save us. We must look at the facts and the candidates, and ask ourselves, who can best manage the current world drama?
Will a young, inexperienced dreamer be able to handle what our country is facing and lead us with wisdom?
Or are we in better hands with one who has been there, who understands the enemy, and has a lifetime of experience that carries wisdom and discernment for the most difficult decisions our nation faces?
It's time to forget party lines, forget our petty differences and band together in unity for the safety of our country. That's why my confidence is in "the maverick." You may all be sick of hearing that handle, but I'll tell you, from my point of view, John McCain and Sara Palin are a breath of much needed fresh air for this country. We need a man with experience, wisdom, loyalty, love of country - and especially a man who thinks outside the box, outside party lines.
Whatever your political leanings, I beg you to consider carefully as you place your vote this November. It will impact our nation for generations to come. We must choose for the safety of our nation, lest we lose our freedom and walk in fear. Please vote for John McCain.
If you don't agree with me, thanks for taking the time to read my message anyway :-)
If you do agree, why not take a few minutes to compose your own message about why you think McCain is the best man to lead our country out of the mess it's in and send it to everyone in your address book. It only takes a few minutes and some heart. Please speak up for our future.
Thank you for your consideration,
anne hughes
McCain/Palin 2008
I'm appealing to every single person whose address is in my email list because our country and our future is in great danger. The reason I'm writing you today is to ask you to think outside the box.
As a former member of the Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard, I understand the risks to every person engaged in active, reserve or guard duty. War is unfortunately a part of life on planet earth. We may be civilized in the US and desire world peace, but wishing on stars doesn't change the facts. In the real world, there are a whole lot of people out there who want Americans wiped off the planet. We must not - we cannot - hope to maintain safety in this country without a strong military force and presence in nations that threaten our freedom and safety. Although there were many warnings of impending disaster and many smaller attacks prior, the attack on the New York City on 9/11/2001 was a bold and prophetic statement from the enemy. This is not an enemy that will be appeased or pursuaded by civil conversation. They are ruthless and don't care who dies in the process of their attack on free nations, including themselves.
It's time we all think outside the box. There isn't a political party on earth that can save us. We must look at the facts and the candidates, and ask ourselves, who can best manage the current world drama?
Will a young, inexperienced dreamer be able to handle what our country is facing and lead us with wisdom?
Or are we in better hands with one who has been there, who understands the enemy, and has a lifetime of experience that carries wisdom and discernment for the most difficult decisions our nation faces?
It's time to forget party lines, forget our petty differences and band together in unity for the safety of our country. That's why my confidence is in "the maverick." You may all be sick of hearing that handle, but I'll tell you, from my point of view, John McCain and Sara Palin are a breath of much needed fresh air for this country. We need a man with experience, wisdom, loyalty, love of country - and especially a man who thinks outside the box, outside party lines.
Whatever your political leanings, I beg you to consider carefully as you place your vote this November. It will impact our nation for generations to come. We must choose for the safety of our nation, lest we lose our freedom and walk in fear. Please vote for John McCain.
If you don't agree with me, thanks for taking the time to read my message anyway :-)
If you do agree, why not take a few minutes to compose your own message about why you think McCain is the best man to lead our country out of the mess it's in and send it to everyone in your address book. It only takes a few minutes and some heart. Please speak up for our future.
Thank you for your consideration,
anne hughes
McCain/Palin 2008
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