Comments on: a presidential campaign fit for a prom king http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/ amplify the divine poetry Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:54:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: thoughts on oil addiction +++ josh Allan http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1095 thoughts on oil addiction +++ josh Allan Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:17:48 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1095 [...] Newt Gingrich has also thrown his thoughts into this discussion, and although I’m not convinced that more drilling will be a long-term solution, it does seem like a reasonable band-aid, considering our current economic challenges. [...] [...] Newt Gingrich has also thrown his thoughts into this discussion, and although I’m not convinced that more drilling will be a long-term solution, it does seem like a reasonable band-aid, considering our current economic challenges. [...]

]]> By: Larry Zagranis http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1052 Larry Zagranis Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:59:55 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1052 Just one more thought on the Third Party. Let's call it the American Party and base it on a Party that stands for the big and small together. With the interests of the people at heart. A party that is not afraid to stand on a platform of "In God We Trust". One that stands for a person's right to worship Him in their own choosing. A party that stands for an individual's personal choices, one that respects views and opinions,a party that speaks the whole truth without worry of offending someone. A party that has the vision and courage to march to the drum and salute and fly the flag. A party that defends the right of a person to burn or desecrate that flag. But one that commands respect of it's people as to recognize the sacrafice that was made and is being made of the men and women who gave all that they may excercise that right. A party that will work toward a diverse nation of men and women without regard to color, sexual preference,but a true equality of freedoms. A party that would strive to educate our children by strengthening values, holding together families, working with industry and communities to educate through available media and technologies. A party that works toward a future of caring for the elderly and those in need by fostering community involment and volunteerism. A party that represents the American people without chronyism, special interest group attachment. A party that focuses on creative solutions to problems not one that says that won't do any good so why do it. A party that is not afraid to take a small step forward. A party that has the vision to set unrealistic goals and the ability to achieve them. "Man wouldn't be great?" Just one more thought on the Third Party. Let’s call it the American Party and base it on a Party that stands for the big and small together. With the interests of the people at heart. A party that is not afraid to stand on a platform of “In God We Trust”. One that stands for a person’s right to worship Him in their own choosing. A party that stands for an individual’s personal choices, one that respects views and opinions,a party that speaks the whole truth without worry of offending someone. A party that has the vision and courage to march to the drum and salute and fly the flag. A party that defends the right of a person to burn or desecrate that flag. But one that commands respect of it’s people as to recognize the sacrafice that was made and is being made of the men and women who gave all that they may excercise that right. A party that will work toward a diverse nation of men and women without regard to color, sexual preference,but a true equality of freedoms. A party that would strive to educate our children by strengthening values, holding together families, working with industry and communities to educate through available media and technologies. A party that works toward a future of caring for the elderly and those in need by fostering community involment and volunteerism.
A party that represents the American people without chronyism, special interest group attachment. A party that focuses on creative solutions to problems not one that says that won’t do any good so why do it. A party that is not afraid to take a small step forward. A party that has the vision to set unrealistic goals and the ability to achieve them. “Man wouldn’t be great?”

]]> By: Larry Zagranis http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1051 Larry Zagranis Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:41:46 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1051 Interestingly enough Josh I received a You tube video called "Drill here, Drill Now" with Newt Gingrich doing the speaking. He kind of echoes my sentiments and direction. It's eerie. But the most important thing is how he feels about the American people standing up to our law makers. Fourth of July Energy Independence Day. I like that! Interestingly enough Josh I received a You tube video called “Drill here, Drill Now” with Newt Gingrich doing the speaking. He kind of echoes my sentiments and direction. It’s eerie. But the most important thing is how he feels about the American people standing up to our law makers.

Fourth of July Energy Independence Day. I like that!

]]> By: josh Allan http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1050 josh Allan Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:24:53 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1050 There you go again, Larry, making a bunch of sense. You gotta stop that! ;-) Perhaps these tough times are just what America has been needing to get off its high horse, stare our problems in the face, and actually get back on track! Admittedly, it seems to me like that will be harder with either of our shining candidates, but it CAN be done... There you go again, Larry, making a bunch of sense. You gotta stop that! ;-)
Perhaps these tough times are just what America has been needing to get off its high horse, stare our problems in the face, and actually get back on track! Admittedly, it seems to me like that will be harder with either of our shining candidates, but it CAN be done…

]]> By: Larry http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1048 Larry Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:13:00 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1048 Josh, thoughts on the 2 party system. Hmm lets see, Alan Keyes, black conservative, Republican. Divorced by his party, has good sound ideology, believes in Constitutional rights. Ron Paul, good option to the Republicans, canidate who was never really put before the media. There are many choices that are not put before the American people because of media hype and the he's not worthy of our attention. Or they are pegged as radical choices. When Clinton ran for president Ross Perot had a chance against him and Bush, however he changed his mind and that ruined everything. It was a chance to introduce an alternative. We do need to get a good solid canidate to run on a independent type ticket. A thought on gas. Do you think it's normal to see Americans panhandling for a few bucks for gas at filling stations? It's just the beginning of a sad chapter being written in America. I can imagine what my grandparents went through in the great depression. Man it sure seems a lot of our leaders are in denial or shock because they keep avoiding doing anything to aleviate the situation. I think the second immeadiate change I would make is that all oil that comes from public lands or domains be used only domestically and discounted as we Americans own the mineral rights to public lands and therefore entitled to a return on our investments. Similar as to what was done in Alaska, when they got cash back to the people because of the oil. There I go thinking again. Sorry man it must be the age. Take care Josh, thoughts on the 2 party system. Hmm lets see, Alan Keyes, black conservative, Republican. Divorced by his party, has good sound ideology, believes in Constitutional rights. Ron Paul, good option to the Republicans, canidate who was never really put before the media. There are many choices that are not put before the American people because of media hype and the he’s not worthy of our attention. Or they are pegged as radical choices. When Clinton ran for president Ross Perot had a chance against him and Bush, however he changed his mind and that ruined everything. It was a chance to introduce an alternative. We do need to get a good solid canidate to run on a independent type ticket.

A thought on gas. Do you think it’s normal to see Americans panhandling for a few bucks for gas at filling stations? It’s just the beginning of a sad chapter being written in America. I can imagine what my grandparents went through in the great depression. Man it sure seems a lot of our leaders are in denial or shock because they keep avoiding doing anything to aleviate the situation. I think the second immeadiate change I would make is that all oil that comes from public lands or domains be used only domestically and discounted as we Americans own the mineral rights to public lands and therefore entitled to a return on our investments. Similar as to what was done in Alaska, when they got cash back to the people because of the oil. There I go thinking again. Sorry man it must be the age.

Take care

]]> By: m http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1046 m Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:06:28 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1046 i only spit when i brush my teeth. i mean, i don't want to swallow my toothpaste, that would just be uncivilized... oh, but about the premise of the article: i fail to see any appeal whatsoever to either candidate, but especially obama. the guy is the most liberal member of the senate. that means that this huge number of americans in the middle of the whole "left-right argument" are actually left out when it comes to his views (no pun intended). his stances are so absolutely far to one direction i find it hard to see how he could be seriously considered as candidate to "lead the country." will he bring change? sure. does that mean it will be good? well, no, not at all. his tax plan will gouge our pockets. his social stances will make us even more reliant on the government. his foreign policy will invite further foreign criticism (america suffers from being in the position of "damned if you do, damned if you don't" on that one) and his plans for the war, as much as everyone wants to get out, will cause an even bigger problem in the middle east. think about it: if we pull out tomorrow, the country will be taken back by extremists, extremists that will be pissed off at america, oh, and they will have a nuclear iran to help them. then again, being in iraq for 100 years as suggested by john mccain is problematic too (not to mention in the realm of insane). i say we have another tea party, take back our country, and reinstate the constitution as the governing authority of the land (instead of the politicians). -m i only spit when i brush my teeth. i mean, i don’t want to swallow my toothpaste, that would just be uncivilized…

oh, but about the premise of the article: i fail to see any appeal whatsoever to either candidate, but especially obama. the guy is the most liberal member of the senate. that means that this huge number of americans in the middle of the whole “left-right argument” are actually left out when it comes to his views (no pun intended). his stances are so absolutely far to one direction i find it hard to see how he could be seriously considered as candidate to “lead the country.”

will he bring change? sure. does that mean it will be good? well, no, not at all. his tax plan will gouge our pockets. his social stances will make us even more reliant on the government. his foreign policy will invite further foreign criticism (america suffers from being in the position of “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” on that one) and his plans for the war, as much as everyone wants to get out, will cause an even bigger problem in the middle east. think about it: if we pull out tomorrow, the country will be taken back by extremists, extremists that will be pissed off at america, oh, and they will have a nuclear iran to help them.

then again, being in iraq for 100 years as suggested by john mccain is problematic too (not to mention in the realm of insane). i say we have another tea party, take back our country, and reinstate the constitution as the governing authority of the land (instead of the politicians).

-m

]]> By: josh Allan http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1045 josh Allan Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:51:31 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1045 Larry, I sure hope you're right! It just seems like there is so much media momentum behind the IDEA of Obama... I'm not convinced it can be stopped. And I'm not even convinced it SHOULD be stopped, but I certainly haven't been persuaded that he's the best thing for the country, either. Your "lot of rhetoric but no substance" comment certainly seems to apply with Barack, the more I learn. Your gas ideas are good too! I'm a big commuter... think I'll try 60mph and see what happens! The only other thought I have about your comments are that I am truly (maybe even foolishly) hopeful that when my generation "grows up" there will no longer be discussions of "right" or "left" -- the two-party system is <strong>so</strong> ridiculously broken it makes me want to SPIT. And sometimes I do. ;-) Larry, I sure hope you’re right! It just seems like there is so much media momentum behind the IDEA of Obama… I’m not convinced it can be stopped. And I’m not even convinced it SHOULD be stopped, but I certainly haven’t been persuaded that he’s the best thing for the country, either. Your “lot of rhetoric but no substance” comment certainly seems to apply with Barack, the more I learn.

Your gas ideas are good too! I’m a big commuter… think I’ll try 60mph and see what happens!

The only other thought I have about your comments are that I am truly (maybe even foolishly) hopeful that when my generation “grows up” there will no longer be discussions of “right” or “left” — the two-party system is so ridiculously broken it makes me want to SPIT.

And sometimes I do. ;-)

]]> By: Larry Zagranis http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1044 Larry Zagranis Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:40:14 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1044 Josh, I'm not so sure Obama has this election sewed up. I know folks to the left keep singing his praises, but I feel the vast majority (at least in the heartland)recognize that his social views are over the top. I'm still looking for leadership from Washington, but alas I'm looking in the wrong place. With age and insight I moved from the left in my thinking to the right. This came with age and maturity. The strength of America has always been it's people and when challenged they've led America forward. Today we have many challenges to face daily. I hear a lot of rhetoric coming from our leaders but no substance. From either side. I still see the blame game, the not me syndrome, lack of responsible leadership, no planning and no vision. I hear echoes of calling for "Change" in America but no substance of what will change. Look at the oil and fuel crisis fixing to bring us down. No plans, don't know how it got this way, it's a supply and demand issue, it's not our fault, we're not the problem. So much lack of responsibilty it makes me ill. How about a stop gap measures: 1. Bring the speed limits back down to 60 mph. Enforce traffic speed limits and triple the fines for every 5 miles over the speed limit. I use 60 for the example because I experiment with my milage. I've got a deisel truck and if I don't behave I only get 11.9 MPG. If I behave and run around 63 my MPG goes to 18 mpg. Approximately 34% increase in efficiency. It works in gas vehicles also. Based on a million of the same type vehicles that may be on the road in theory you could save approximately 5.3 million gallons of fuel per fill up. I'm just a poor old country boy and if I can figure that out, why can't they do that in Washington? They scream education pretty soon no one be able to afford one. But I'll save my thoughts on that. Hey I did get to feel good got to play my harmonica in the 1048 Jazz and Blues club in Montgomery AL. Just a good ol part of Americana. Thanks for the sounding board....Larry Josh, I’m not so sure Obama has this election sewed up. I know folks to the left keep singing his praises, but I feel the vast majority (at least in the heartland)recognize that his social views are over the top. I’m still looking for leadership from Washington, but alas I’m looking in the wrong place. With age and insight I moved from the left in my thinking to the right. This came with age and maturity. The strength of America has always been it’s people and when challenged they’ve led America forward. Today we have many challenges to face daily. I hear a lot of rhetoric coming from our leaders but no substance. From either side. I still see the blame game, the not me syndrome, lack of responsible leadership, no planning and no vision. I hear echoes of calling for “Change” in America but no substance of what will change. Look at the oil and fuel crisis fixing to bring us down. No plans, don’t know how it got this way, it’s a supply and demand issue, it’s not our fault, we’re not the problem. So much lack of responsibilty it makes me ill. How about a stop gap measures: 1. Bring the speed limits back down to 60 mph. Enforce traffic speed limits and triple the fines for every 5 miles over the speed limit. I use 60 for the example because I experiment with my milage. I’ve got a deisel truck and if I don’t behave I only get 11.9 MPG. If I behave and run around 63 my MPG goes to 18 mpg. Approximately 34% increase in efficiency. It works in gas vehicles also. Based on a million of the same type vehicles that may be on the road in theory you could save approximately 5.3 million gallons of fuel per fill up. I’m just a poor old country boy and if I can figure that out, why can’t they do that in Washington? They scream education pretty soon no one be able to afford one. But I’ll save my thoughts on that. Hey I did get to feel good got to play my harmonica in the 1048 Jazz and Blues club in Montgomery AL. Just a good ol part of Americana. Thanks for the sounding board….Larry

]]> By: josh Allan http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1043 josh Allan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:49:33 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1043 I'll definitely check that out; thanks Ben! I’ll definitely check that out; thanks Ben!

]]> By: benjamin morrison http://blog.joshallan.com/2008/06/17/a-presidential-campaign-fit-for-a-prom-king/#comment-1041 benjamin morrison Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:55:13 +0000 http://blog.joshallan.com/?p=239#comment-1041 hey man, have you seen the pbs documentary series "commanding heights" its all about the economy and how it got to be the way it is. pretty interesting, you should download it (or its free to watch online at pbs.org). kinda reminded me a bit of the crash course by martenson.... which was quite fascinating, btw. thanks for the link! hey man, have you seen the pbs documentary series “commanding heights” its all about the economy and how it got to be the way it is. pretty interesting, you should download it (or its free to watch online at pbs.org). kinda reminded me a bit of the crash course by martenson…. which was quite fascinating, btw. thanks for the link!

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