The Democrats are running scared in Delaware! Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be back to campaign for Chris Coons. Chris Coons has cancelled his remaining debates. Even though Delaware is supposedly a strong and reliable Democrat state, the Democrats are doing a lot to run against Christine O'Donnell and not treating it like a cake walk. This should open the eyes of the voters.
After a rally in Wilmington yesterday, it was announced that O'Donnell's campaign, purchased three half hour airtime slots so that an ad by O'Donnell's campaign could run before election day. After taking the campaign's money, Delaware 28 did not run the ad, claiming they "forgot." This is very sketchy, considering Delaware 28 is public television, which means government run, and I'd have lawyers looking at this to make sure that paid time gets used in another timeslot, or get the money back if they end up not running the ad.
For now, you can see the ad here.
The outcome of this campaign could very well be the one that shocks America!
UPDATE: Joe Biden returns to Delaware for a GOTV event and ONLY ATTRACTS 200!!!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
All Hallows Eve
Whether you are going to a party dressed up as your favorite superhero, politician or creepy character, whether you're doing some last minute canvassing for your favorite politician up for election in 2 days, whether you're spending time outside amid the beautiful fall foliage or whether you're sitting in a pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin, "The 'Right' Solutions" wishes all its readers a Happy Halloween!
Have fun and be safe in whatever you're doing today....2 more days to the Election!!!
The 9-11 Generation-Influencing the Millennials in Avoiding the Mistakes of the Greatest Generation
As I wrote The Calling to Lead and completed my research and planning for the novel, I intensely examined the various American generations, along with generational relations, and their effects on the United States; considering the fact that a generation's rise and transitions is one of the main components of the storyline. In chatting with a close family friend this weekend, we were talking about this subject matter and comparing the Greatest Generation to my Generation, Gen-X, the soon to be 9-11 Generation. As I have stated many times, Generation X will eventually transform into the 9-11 Generation and has the potential to be as great if not greater than the Greatest Generation. In The Calling to Lead, Michael Buonocore represents that Gen-Xer who will transform his generation into the 9-11 Generation and become its leader.
In looking back, the Greatest Generation had two very strong challenges to overcome in The Great Depression and World War II. From our study of The Great Depression, we all know what happened there, how there were no jobs, families were starving, etc, and this continued on right up until we were attacked at Pearl Harbor, bringing us into World War II. Once the war started, the men went to Europe and to the Pacific to fight and defend our nation against the spread of Nazism, Fascism and Totalitarianism. Women had the added responsibilities of keeping the economy going while still tending to their families. After four long years, The Greatest Generation pushed back the evils of the world, then came home to further build this economy and raise their families so they could espouse to their children the greatness and exceptionalism of the United States.
The story is still being written for Generation X/The 9-11 Generation, but again, as I earlier stated, terrorists attacking the United States on her soil shocked my generation into reality that the United States can no longer consider herself safe because we have two oceans on either side of our coast. That attack on that day showed terrorists have the power, if we let them, to bring our country to a halt and we must not allow that to happen. We began to walk with an overall awareness on our city streets, similar to what had been done in London, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Paris for years. In the response to 9-11, some in my generation followed the footsteps of the men of the Greatest Generation and enlisted in the military to stop the terrorists where they live. Others contributed in different ways where they pursued careers where they gave of themselves to others, served the nation or prepared the next generation. This is the primary reason that I became an educator. The younger generations must learn where they came from so they can contribute to where the United States will go when they become leaders.
In this conversation with my family friend, who by the way is a member of the Greatest Generation, the point on which we both agreed was that the while the Greatest Generation had all good intention in raising their children, who became the Baby Boom Generation, wishing to protect them from the horrors their generation had to face, whether providing for them, over-sheltering them, etc., many in that generation accepted these parental protections as the cultural norm and as they became of age, began to influence their leaders into providing this extra protection, and as leaders themselves, would eventually provide this protection, in the form of governmental influence and various governmental programs.
In 2010, we are seeing the Baby Boomers' vision of an overtly strong and influential central government grind the United States to a screeching halt. Taxes have risen (and will rise) to run this expanded government and we are now seeing the effects: high unemployment, stifling regulation and the building of a reliance to depend on the government. As a result, we are facing similar economic challenges that the Greatest Generation felt. Having had enough and wanting to take another path, many in Gen-X/The 9-11 Generation have begun to stand up and to advocate for that rugged individualism and self-determination that has guided and shaped the Greatest Generation and generations that preceded them.
Again, the story for the Gen-Xers/The 9-11 Generation is s
till being written. This story can be written when we build upon the Greatest Generation, by properly influencing and mentoring the Millennials. Gen-Xers/The 9-11 Generation must teach them the following:
1. The United States of America is the greatest country God has given man. Our forefathers put in place a system where self determination, self reliance and independence is the way of life. We must teach them to fully rely on themselves, whether imparting to them the proper thinking or problem solving skills, and we must teach by example! The Millennials must understand our history so they can carry it on when they become leaders, just as the previous generations did. We must get them involved in reading the news, listening to the news and even having a positive impact on the news. This will preserve the United States.
2. Technology should be used effectively and responsibly. This includes facebook, smartphones, cameras, computers and the Internet. Effective use is defind as reaching them directly through its use. We must be able to speak their language in a similar fashion a teacher must speak in their students' language. In teaching its responsible use, we must make them learn that there's a lot of ugly out there and as a result, we must impart to them their proper uses. Furthermore, they must know how technology can be used against them, which reminds me of a previous post where I said to think before you post. And they should know that as they gain knowledge, they have the power to progress what had already been invented.
3. Building on my first item, we must teach the Millennials that they must rely on themselves to survive. By doing everything for them and not allowing them to learn for themselves, we create a subservient collectivist society. They will take this and believe that all Americans need to do is live and the government will take care of everything. This is the most significant error of the Greatest Generation and the 9-11 Generation must not repeat that mistake. Creating self reliant individuals will allow for a government to be put in power that allows for more independence and self-determination.
4. We must teach the Millennials that without a safe and functioning United States, we, as a nation, cannot survive. September 11, 2001 teaches us that all the terrorists need are one shot. We must take every measure possible to not allow them that shot. Every other issue is moot. This action alone preserves, protects and defends the United States, allowing her to progress and prosper.
When the Millennials and Gen-Xers/9-11 Generation are on the same page, the United States will prosper and my generation needs to take an active role in this endeavor so that success is achieved.
In looking back, the Greatest Generation had two very strong challenges to overcome in The Great Depression and World War II. From our study of The Great Depression, we all know what happened there, how there were no jobs, families were starving, etc, and this continued on right up until we were attacked at Pearl Harbor, bringing us into World War II. Once the war started, the men went to Europe and to the Pacific to fight and defend our nation against the spread of Nazism, Fascism and Totalitarianism. Women had the added responsibilities of keeping the economy going while still tending to their families. After four long years, The Greatest Generation pushed back the evils of the world, then came home to further build this economy and raise their families so they could espouse to their children the greatness and exceptionalism of the United States.
The story is still being written for Generation X/The 9-11 Generation, but again, as I earlier stated, terrorists attacking the United States on her soil shocked my generation into reality that the United States can no longer consider herself safe because we have two oceans on either side of our coast. That attack on that day showed terrorists have the power, if we let them, to bring our country to a halt and we must not allow that to happen. We began to walk with an overall awareness on our city streets, similar to what had been done in London, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Paris for years. In the response to 9-11, some in my generation followed the footsteps of the men of the Greatest Generation and enlisted in the military to stop the terrorists where they live. Others contributed in different ways where they pursued careers where they gave of themselves to others, served the nation or prepared the next generation. This is the primary reason that I became an educator. The younger generations must learn where they came from so they can contribute to where the United States will go when they become leaders.
In this conversation with my family friend, who by the way is a member of the Greatest Generation, the point on which we both agreed was that the while the Greatest Generation had all good intention in raising their children, who became the Baby Boom Generation, wishing to protect them from the horrors their generation had to face, whether providing for them, over-sheltering them, etc., many in that generation accepted these parental protections as the cultural norm and as they became of age, began to influence their leaders into providing this extra protection, and as leaders themselves, would eventually provide this protection, in the form of governmental influence and various governmental programs.
In 2010, we are seeing the Baby Boomers' vision of an overtly strong and influential central government grind the United States to a screeching halt. Taxes have risen (and will rise) to run this expanded government and we are now seeing the effects: high unemployment, stifling regulation and the building of a reliance to depend on the government. As a result, we are facing similar economic challenges that the Greatest Generation felt. Having had enough and wanting to take another path, many in Gen-X/The 9-11 Generation have begun to stand up and to advocate for that rugged individualism and self-determination that has guided and shaped the Greatest Generation and generations that preceded them.
Again, the story for the Gen-Xers/The 9-11 Generation is s
till being written. This story can be written when we build upon the Greatest Generation, by properly influencing and mentoring the Millennials. Gen-Xers/The 9-11 Generation must teach them the following:1. The United States of America is the greatest country God has given man. Our forefathers put in place a system where self determination, self reliance and independence is the way of life. We must teach them to fully rely on themselves, whether imparting to them the proper thinking or problem solving skills, and we must teach by example! The Millennials must understand our history so they can carry it on when they become leaders, just as the previous generations did. We must get them involved in reading the news, listening to the news and even having a positive impact on the news. This will preserve the United States.
2. Technology should be used effectively and responsibly. This includes facebook, smartphones, cameras, computers and the Internet. Effective use is defind as reaching them directly through its use. We must be able to speak their language in a similar fashion a teacher must speak in their students' language. In teaching its responsible use, we must make them learn that there's a lot of ugly out there and as a result, we must impart to them their proper uses. Furthermore, they must know how technology can be used against them, which reminds me of a previous post where I said to think before you post. And they should know that as they gain knowledge, they have the power to progress what had already been invented.
3. Building on my first item, we must teach the Millennials that they must rely on themselves to survive. By doing everything for them and not allowing them to learn for themselves, we create a subservient collectivist society. They will take this and believe that all Americans need to do is live and the government will take care of everything. This is the most significant error of the Greatest Generation and the 9-11 Generation must not repeat that mistake. Creating self reliant individuals will allow for a government to be put in power that allows for more independence and self-determination.
4. We must teach the Millennials that without a safe and functioning United States, we, as a nation, cannot survive. September 11, 2001 teaches us that all the terrorists need are one shot. We must take every measure possible to not allow them that shot. Every other issue is moot. This action alone preserves, protects and defends the United States, allowing her to progress and prosper.
When the Millennials and Gen-Xers/9-11 Generation are on the same page, the United States will prosper and my generation needs to take an active role in this endeavor so that success is achieved.
Friday, October 29, 2010
A Reminder of the Most Important Issue
The Friday before the Midterm Election, news broke about a terrorist threat stemming from packages mailed from Yemen to selected targets in Chicago. The British intercepted these packages before they came over to the states to do their intended damage. Apparently, the same organization that sent the "Hanes Bomber" (my favorite nickname for this terrorist is still Rush's moniker, the "Fruit-of-Kaboom" bomber) has their hands on this attempt. This is the second foiled terrorist plot of the week, the first being the attempted bombings of Blue and Orange Line Washington Metro Stations in Arlington.
The fact that the terrorists are falling through the cracks, as we have seen in the past year due to Fort Hood, the Hanes Bomber, the Times Square Bomber and now these attempts tells me two things.
First, our enemies are still plotting against us. Even though our president tells us that we need to change our ways and end the practice of 'Bush Cowboy Diplomacy' so the world likes us better, our enemies still hate us. They see this change and while they are laughing, they are plotting, just like the bears and the wolves. Second, I think the policy of the Bush Administration in prosecuting the War on Terror has been successful; not perfect, but successful. The Obama Administration would be wise to use it as their blueprint. Think about it; we were not attacked after September 11. There were attempts, but I repeat, WE WERE NOT ATTACKED! Since January 2009, we've had one attack and three very close calls. It is the government's duty to keep us safe and to do that, they must successfully prosecute the War on Terror and use every weapon and opportunity necessary, whether securing the border, fully supporting the military or taking a lesson from El Al in how they protect their customers, to defeat our enemies.
To sum it up, when we vote, we must first ask the question, "What is the government doing to keep us safe?" In the practice of and response to Hope and Change, we must not forget about our National Security, as it should always be issue #1! Just one terrorist plot slipping by could have serious ramifications on our society, as well as impact how we do business and how we live our daily lives. If we are not safe and secure, every other issue, whether one espoused by the TEA Party or by the American left, will be moot. Having lived though 9-11, I think about this every time I go to the polls and it will surely impact my vote on Tuesday.
The fact that the terrorists are falling through the cracks, as we have seen in the past year due to Fort Hood, the Hanes Bomber, the Times Square Bomber and now these attempts tells me two things.
First, our enemies are still plotting against us. Even though our president tells us that we need to change our ways and end the practice of 'Bush Cowboy Diplomacy' so the world likes us better, our enemies still hate us. They see this change and while they are laughing, they are plotting, just like the bears and the wolves. Second, I think the policy of the Bush Administration in prosecuting the War on Terror has been successful; not perfect, but successful. The Obama Administration would be wise to use it as their blueprint. Think about it; we were not attacked after September 11. There were attempts, but I repeat, WE WERE NOT ATTACKED! Since January 2009, we've had one attack and three very close calls. It is the government's duty to keep us safe and to do that, they must successfully prosecute the War on Terror and use every weapon and opportunity necessary, whether securing the border, fully supporting the military or taking a lesson from El Al in how they protect their customers, to defeat our enemies.
To sum it up, when we vote, we must first ask the question, "What is the government doing to keep us safe?" In the practice of and response to Hope and Change, we must not forget about our National Security, as it should always be issue #1! Just one terrorist plot slipping by could have serious ramifications on our society, as well as impact how we do business and how we live our daily lives. If we are not safe and secure, every other issue, whether one espoused by the TEA Party or by the American left, will be moot. Having lived though 9-11, I think about this every time I go to the polls and it will surely impact my vote on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Down to the Wire Desperation
As we approach the final five days before Election Day, it started out as a quiet day with talk of George W. Bush's new book, Decision Points, to come out on November 9, and Jon Stewart's interview of the President.
The Internet this evening was abound with a couple of blockbuster stories that were broken on this date to impact the election, just like the Bush 1976 DWI Arrest broke the weekend before the Election of 2000.
First, out of Florida. Florida is not a stranger to election irregularities, but news broke that Democrat Senate nominee Kendrick Meek was pushed by Bill Clinton to quit the race. Florida is a state with early voting, and it remains to be seen how this may have impacted the race, considering that nearly 2 million Floridians have already voted. This is very unfortunate on two fronts. First, it makes me wonder if we might have had another Sestak Controversy in the making. Second, it sickens me that Democrats are abandoning their own principles and are backing the ultimate chameleon politician in Charlie Crist because they fear Marco Rubio could be presidential material in the coming years. That abandonment should be troubling to any voter.
Up the east coast in Delaware, a disgusting smear (WARNING: Content may not be appropriate for all ages) broke tonight about Christine O'Donnell that is, not only the ultimate cheap shot, but in reality, a big nothing! Michelle Malkin wrote about Gawker's history of smearing Conservative women to show how they are not new at this. Delaware voters should know this history. Because this is a smear on a Republican woman, NOW did not take a direct stand against it, showing their double standard they clearly showed in incident where Jerry Brown or someone on his campaign referred to Meg Whitman as a whore. This attack on O'Donnell will backfire and leave a bad taste in the mouth of many voters, especially since Chris Coons is on the run and has cancelled his remaining debates with O'Donnell. As I said earlier, with this smear and the Obama-Biden visit to a supposedly safe Democrat state, this race is much closer than the polls state!
With five days to go and many politicians hanging on for dear life, the acts of desperation could very well be like nothing we've ever seen before!
The Internet this evening was abound with a couple of blockbuster stories that were broken on this date to impact the election, just like the Bush 1976 DWI Arrest broke the weekend before the Election of 2000.
First, out of Florida. Florida is not a stranger to election irregularities, but news broke that Democrat Senate nominee Kendrick Meek was pushed by Bill Clinton to quit the race. Florida is a state with early voting, and it remains to be seen how this may have impacted the race, considering that nearly 2 million Floridians have already voted. This is very unfortunate on two fronts. First, it makes me wonder if we might have had another Sestak Controversy in the making. Second, it sickens me that Democrats are abandoning their own principles and are backing the ultimate chameleon politician in Charlie Crist because they fear Marco Rubio could be presidential material in the coming years. That abandonment should be troubling to any voter.
Up the east coast in Delaware, a disgusting smear (WARNING: Content may not be appropriate for all ages) broke tonight about Christine O'Donnell that is, not only the ultimate cheap shot, but in reality, a big nothing! Michelle Malkin wrote about Gawker's history of smearing Conservative women to show how they are not new at this. Delaware voters should know this history. Because this is a smear on a Republican woman, NOW did not take a direct stand against it, showing their double standard they clearly showed in incident where Jerry Brown or someone on his campaign referred to Meg Whitman as a whore. This attack on O'Donnell will backfire and leave a bad taste in the mouth of many voters, especially since Chris Coons is on the run and has cancelled his remaining debates with O'Donnell. As I said earlier, with this smear and the Obama-Biden visit to a supposedly safe Democrat state, this race is much closer than the polls state!
With five days to go and many politicians hanging on for dear life, the acts of desperation could very well be like nothing we've ever seen before!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Marco Rubio: A Rising Star
Florida Senate Republican candidate Marco Rubio just released the following, what I like to call, "closing argument" ad:
After viewing this ad, it is this ad, I believe that now holds the title of being the best ad of the 2010 campaign season. The ad is positive and optimistic in nature, speaking of America's greatness and exceptionalism, how Marco Rubio and his family achieved success as a result of America's greatness and exceptionalism. He then speaks about the differences between this greatness and the path this country is heading under the Obama agenda; a path very similar to his parents' birth country of Cuba. He clearly compares the two.
Most importantly, he states the following quote:
After viewing this ad, it is this ad, I believe that now holds the title of being the best ad of the 2010 campaign season. The ad is positive and optimistic in nature, speaking of America's greatness and exceptionalism, how Marco Rubio and his family achieved success as a result of America's greatness and exceptionalism. He then speaks about the differences between this greatness and the path this country is heading under the Obama agenda; a path very similar to his parents' birth country of Cuba. He clearly compares the two.
Most importantly, he states the following quote:
"Every American generation confronted the great challenges of their time and because they did, we live the life we do today."In the past, I have spoken much about generations stepping up to lead, specifically my generation, Generation X, which I believe will eventually transform into the 9-11 Generation, who will step up to confront the challenges currently facing America, and as a result, make America a better place. Marco Rubio's ad closely aligns with many ideas I have expressed not only in this blog, but in The Calling to Lead, and it is this reason, I believe Marco Rubio to be one to watch in the coming years. He has overcome a challenge from an angry, dishonest former Republican in Charlie Crist and Floridians see Rubio as the real deal! I also predict he will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa and will be a rising star in the Republican Party.
Get Well Soon, Carly
Yesterday, Republican candidate for the US Senate and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina was hospitalized due to an infection from the reconstructive surgery she underwent due to Breast Cancer. Apparently, this is a common side effect.
In this campaign, her time as CEO of HP and how she faced her battle with Breast Cancer, I believe Ms. Fiorina is a fighter and with antibiotics, she'll be back on the campaign trail likely today.
"The 'Right' Solutions" wishes her a speedy recovery and Godspeed in this final week as she travels across the state of California and articulates why voters should send her to Washington to represent them and retire Barbara Boxer. A hat tip, also, to Barbara Boxer and her campaign for their well wishes to Carly.
UPDATE, 10/27/10: Carly Fiorina was released from the hospital today and will return to the campaign trail tomorrow.
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