Thank you John McCain. The writer thanks you for all your service to our country. You fought hard and I thank you. Please continue your hard work in making our country stronger in the US Senate.
Again, thank you Senator McCain.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Change
From Richmond Times-Dispatch, Monday, July 7, 2008 ~
Dear Editor, "Times-Dispatch",
Each year I get to celebrate Independence Day twice. On June 30 I celebrate my independence day, and on July 4 I celebrate America 's. This year is special, because it marks the 40th anniversary of my independence.
On June 30, 1968, I escaped Communist Cuba , and a few
months later, I was in the United States to stay. That I
happened to arrive in Richmond on Thanksgiving Day is just
part of the story, but I digress.
I've thought a lot about the anniversary this year. The
election-year rhetoric has made me think a lot about Cuba
and what transpired there. In the late 1950s, most Cubans
thought Cuba needed a change, and they were right. So when a
young leader came along, every Cuban was at least receptive.
When the young leader spoke eloquently and passionately and
denounced the old system, the press fell in love with him.
They never questioned who his friends were or what he really
believed in. When he said he would help the farmers and the
poor and bring free medical care and education to all,
everyone followed. When he said he would bring justice and
equality to all, everyone said, "Praise the Lord."
And when the young leader said, "I will be for change
and I'll bring you change"; everyone
yelled, "Viva Fidel!"
But nobody asked about the change, so by the time the
executioner's guns went silent, the people's guns
had been taken away. By the time everyone was equal, they
were equally poor, hungry, and oppressed. By the time
everyone received their free education, it was worth
nothing. By the time the press noticed, it was too late,
because they were now working for him. By the time the
change was finally implemented, Cuba had been knocked down a
couple of notches to Third-World status. By the time the
change was over, more than a million people had taken to
boats, rafts, and inner tubes. You can call those who made it ashore anywhere else in the world the most fortunate Cubans. And now I'm back to the beginning of my story.
Luckily, we would never fall in America for a young leader
who promised change without asking, what change? How will
you carry it out? What will it cost America ?
"C H A N G E" Would we?
Manuel Alvarez, Jr. Sandy Hook
Dear Editor, "Times-Dispatch",
Each year I get to celebrate Independence Day twice. On June 30 I celebrate my independence day, and on July 4 I celebrate America 's. This year is special, because it marks the 40th anniversary of my independence.
On June 30, 1968, I escaped Communist Cuba , and a few
months later, I was in the United States to stay. That I
happened to arrive in Richmond on Thanksgiving Day is just
part of the story, but I digress.
I've thought a lot about the anniversary this year. The
election-year rhetoric has made me think a lot about Cuba
and what transpired there. In the late 1950s, most Cubans
thought Cuba needed a change, and they were right. So when a
young leader came along, every Cuban was at least receptive.
When the young leader spoke eloquently and passionately and
denounced the old system, the press fell in love with him.
They never questioned who his friends were or what he really
believed in. When he said he would help the farmers and the
poor and bring free medical care and education to all,
everyone followed. When he said he would bring justice and
equality to all, everyone said, "Praise the Lord."
And when the young leader said, "I will be for change
and I'll bring you change"; everyone
yelled, "Viva Fidel!"
But nobody asked about the change, so by the time the
executioner's guns went silent, the people's guns
had been taken away. By the time everyone was equal, they
were equally poor, hungry, and oppressed. By the time
everyone received their free education, it was worth
nothing. By the time the press noticed, it was too late,
because they were now working for him. By the time the
change was finally implemented, Cuba had been knocked down a
couple of notches to Third-World status. By the time the
change was over, more than a million people had taken to
boats, rafts, and inner tubes. You can call those who made it ashore anywhere else in the world the most fortunate Cubans. And now I'm back to the beginning of my story.
Luckily, we would never fall in America for a young leader
who promised change without asking, what change? How will
you carry it out? What will it cost America ?
"C H A N G E" Would we?
Manuel Alvarez, Jr. Sandy Hook
Saturday, October 25, 2008
John McCain vs Barak Obama Issue by Issue
2008 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE COMPARISON TALKING POINTS
ISSUE:
Favors new drilling offshore:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Will appoint judges who interpret the law not make it:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Served in the US Armed Forces:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Amount of time served in the US Senate:
John McCain : 22 YEARS
Barak Obama : 173 DAYS
Will institute a socialized national health care plan:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Supports abortion throughout the pregnancy:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Would pull troops out of Iraq immediately:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Supports gun ownership rights:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Supports homosexual marriage:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Proposed programs will mean a huge tax increase:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Voted against making English the official language:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Voted to give Social Security benefits to illegals:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
CAPITAL GAINS TAX
MCCAIN - 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax.
OBAMA - 28% on profit from ALL home sales. (How does this affect you? If you sell your home and make a profit, you will pay 28% of your gain on taxes. If you are heading toward retirement and would like to down-size your home or move into a retirement community, 28% of the money you make from your home will go to taxes. This proposal will adversely affect the elderly who are counting on the income from their homes as part of their retirement income.)
DIVIDEND TAX
MCCAIN - 15% (no change)
OBAMA - 39.6% - (How will this affect you? If you have any money invested in stock market, IRA, mutual funds, college funds, life insurance, retirement accounts, or anything that pays or reinvests dividends, you will now be paying nearly 40% of the money earned on taxes if Obama becomes president. The experts predict that 'Higher tax rates on dividends and capital gains would crash the stock market, yet do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.')
INCOME TAX
MCCAIN - (no changes)
Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K - tax $12,500
Single making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 125K - tax $31,250
OBAMA - (reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)
Single making 30K - tax $8,400
Single making 50K - tax $14,000
Single making 75K - tax $23,250
Married making 60K - tax $16,800
Married making 75K - tax $21,000
Married making 125K - tax $38,750
Under Obama, your taxes could almost double!
INHERITANCE TAX
MCCAIN - 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)
OBAMA - Restore the inheritance tax
Many families have lost businesses, farms, ranches, and homes that have been in their families for generations because they could not afford the inheritance tax. Those willing their assets to loved ones will only lose them to these taxes.
NEW TAXES PROPOSED BY OBAMA
New government taxes proposed on homes that are more than 2400 square feet. New gasoline taxes (as if gas weren't high enough already) New taxes on natural resources consumption (heating gas, water, electricity) New taxes on retirement accounts, and last but not least....New taxes to pay for socialized medicine so we can receive the same level of medical care as other third-world countries!!!
You can verify the above at the following web sites:
http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/election/2008/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.taxes.html
http://elections.foxnews.com/?s=proposed+taxes
http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/politics/articles/mccain_obama_offer_different_visions_on_taxes.html
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/barack_obama/
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/john_mccain/
ISSUE:
Favors new drilling offshore:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Will appoint judges who interpret the law not make it:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Served in the US Armed Forces:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Amount of time served in the US Senate:
John McCain : 22 YEARS
Barak Obama : 173 DAYS
Will institute a socialized national health care plan:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Supports abortion throughout the pregnancy:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Would pull troops out of Iraq immediately:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Supports gun ownership rights:
John McCain : Yes
Barak Obama : No
Supports homosexual marriage:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Proposed programs will mean a huge tax increase:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Voted against making English the official language:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
Voted to give Social Security benefits to illegals:
John McCain : No
Barak Obama : Yes
CAPITAL GAINS TAX
MCCAIN - 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax.
OBAMA - 28% on profit from ALL home sales. (How does this affect you? If you sell your home and make a profit, you will pay 28% of your gain on taxes. If you are heading toward retirement and would like to down-size your home or move into a retirement community, 28% of the money you make from your home will go to taxes. This proposal will adversely affect the elderly who are counting on the income from their homes as part of their retirement income.)
DIVIDEND TAX
MCCAIN - 15% (no change)
OBAMA - 39.6% - (How will this affect you? If you have any money invested in stock market, IRA, mutual funds, college funds, life insurance, retirement accounts, or anything that pays or reinvests dividends, you will now be paying nearly 40% of the money earned on taxes if Obama becomes president. The experts predict that 'Higher tax rates on dividends and capital gains would crash the stock market, yet do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.')
INCOME TAX
MCCAIN - (no changes)
Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K - tax $12,500
Single making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 125K - tax $31,250
OBAMA - (reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)
Single making 30K - tax $8,400
Single making 50K - tax $14,000
Single making 75K - tax $23,250
Married making 60K - tax $16,800
Married making 75K - tax $21,000
Married making 125K - tax $38,750
Under Obama, your taxes could almost double!
INHERITANCE TAX
MCCAIN - 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)
OBAMA - Restore the inheritance tax
Many families have lost businesses, farms, ranches, and homes that have been in their families for generations because they could not afford the inheritance tax. Those willing their assets to loved ones will only lose them to these taxes.
NEW TAXES PROPOSED BY OBAMA
New government taxes proposed on homes that are more than 2400 square feet. New gasoline taxes (as if gas weren't high enough already) New taxes on natural resources consumption (heating gas, water, electricity) New taxes on retirement accounts, and last but not least....New taxes to pay for socialized medicine so we can receive the same level of medical care as other third-world countries!!!
You can verify the above at the following web sites:
http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/election/2008/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.taxes.html
http://elections.foxnews.com/?s=proposed+taxes
http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/politics/articles/mccain_obama_offer_different_visions_on_taxes.html
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/barack_obama/
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/john_mccain/
Monday, October 20, 2008
FIVE DAYS OF THE OBAMA ACORN CONNECTION
FIVE DAYS OF THE OBAMA ACORN CONNECTION
Day 1: Deep Roots
For Immediate Release
Contact: Press Office
Monday, October 20, 2008
703-650-5550
ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 campaign spokesman Ben Porritt released the following statement:
"While serving as the director of Project Vote, Barack Obama formed the roots of his political career alongside ACORN, which is currently under investigation in thirteen states for election fraud and is also under investigation by the FBI. As more information becomes clear about Obama's associations, Americans are realizing his decisions are made using a combination of poor judgment and blind ambition. It is imperative that Barack Obama fully disclose the specifics of his relationship with ACORN, allowing the American people to determine its merit in this contest."
The Facts
· Obama Started Working With ACORN In 1992, And Earlier This Year Said He Had Been Fighting Alongside ACORN His Entire Career
· Obama Worked As An Organizer For Project Vote, An ACORN Offshoot
· ACORN'S Website Lists Project Vote As An Allied Organization
As A Community Organizer, Obama Worked With ACORN
Obama: "I've been fighting alongside ACORN on issues you care about my entire career. Even before I was an elected official, when I ran Project Vote voter registration drive in Illinois, ACORN was smack dab in the middle of it, and we appreciate your work." (Barack Obama 2008 Website, Accessed 10/8/08)
Obama Started Working With ACORN In 1992. "What's more, Obama worked as executive director of ACORN's voter-registration arm, Project Vote, in 1992. Joined by two other community organizers on Chicago's South Side, Obama conducted the voter-registration drive that helped elect Carol Moseley-Braun to the Senate that year." (Editorial, "Is ACORN Stealing The Election?" Investor's Business Daily, 10/8/08)
"Obama Worked As An Organizer For Project Vote, An Acorn Offshoot." "Early in his career, Obama worked as an organizer for Project Vote, an ACORN offshoot, and represented ACORN in legal actions, according to various published reports, including Associated Press articles. ACORN's political action committee endorsed Obama in the primary." (David M. Brown, "Obama To Amend Report On $800,000 In Spending," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 8/22/08)
Time Magazine Described Project Vote As A "Non-Partisan Arm" Of ACORN. "David Leland [is] national director of Project Vote, a nonpartisan arm of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), which claims it has registered more than 50,000 voters in the Columbus area." (Karen Tumulty and Perry Bacon, "Fighting For Every Last Vote," Time Magazine, 10/18/04)
To This Very Day, ACORN'S Website Lists Project Vote As An Allied Organization. (ACORN Website, Accessed 10/14/08)
Day 1: Deep Roots
For Immediate Release
Contact: Press Office
Monday, October 20, 2008
703-650-5550
ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain-Palin 2008 campaign spokesman Ben Porritt released the following statement:
"While serving as the director of Project Vote, Barack Obama formed the roots of his political career alongside ACORN, which is currently under investigation in thirteen states for election fraud and is also under investigation by the FBI. As more information becomes clear about Obama's associations, Americans are realizing his decisions are made using a combination of poor judgment and blind ambition. It is imperative that Barack Obama fully disclose the specifics of his relationship with ACORN, allowing the American people to determine its merit in this contest."
The Facts
· Obama Started Working With ACORN In 1992, And Earlier This Year Said He Had Been Fighting Alongside ACORN His Entire Career
· Obama Worked As An Organizer For Project Vote, An ACORN Offshoot
· ACORN'S Website Lists Project Vote As An Allied Organization
As A Community Organizer, Obama Worked With ACORN
Obama: "I've been fighting alongside ACORN on issues you care about my entire career. Even before I was an elected official, when I ran Project Vote voter registration drive in Illinois, ACORN was smack dab in the middle of it, and we appreciate your work." (Barack Obama 2008 Website, Accessed 10/8/08)
Obama Started Working With ACORN In 1992. "What's more, Obama worked as executive director of ACORN's voter-registration arm, Project Vote, in 1992. Joined by two other community organizers on Chicago's South Side, Obama conducted the voter-registration drive that helped elect Carol Moseley-Braun to the Senate that year." (Editorial, "Is ACORN Stealing The Election?" Investor's Business Daily, 10/8/08)
"Obama Worked As An Organizer For Project Vote, An Acorn Offshoot." "Early in his career, Obama worked as an organizer for Project Vote, an ACORN offshoot, and represented ACORN in legal actions, according to various published reports, including Associated Press articles. ACORN's political action committee endorsed Obama in the primary." (David M. Brown, "Obama To Amend Report On $800,000 In Spending," Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 8/22/08)
Time Magazine Described Project Vote As A "Non-Partisan Arm" Of ACORN. "David Leland [is] national director of Project Vote, a nonpartisan arm of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), which claims it has registered more than 50,000 voters in the Columbus area." (Karen Tumulty and Perry Bacon, "Fighting For Every Last Vote," Time Magazine, 10/18/04)
To This Very Day, ACORN'S Website Lists Project Vote As An Allied Organization. (ACORN Website, Accessed 10/14/08)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Your hard work is paying off (a message from McCain Campaign)
Dear Supporter,
Since launching our campaign's online phone bank, McCain-Palin supporters have made hundreds of thousands of calls to voters across the country in support of our ticket.
Your hard work is paying off. The latest polls show we are closing the gap with Senator Obama and as we head into the final two weeks of the campaign, every voter you contact on behalf of the campaign will bring us one step closer to victory on Election Day.
Last week, I emailed you about our weekly "Virtual Super Saturdays" and I want to remind you again to take a few moments out of your day today to make 20 calls for John McCain and Sarah Palin.
Volunteers have always been the backbone of our campaign's efforts and in the final days of the race, we need you to pitch in and reach out to voters through our online phone bank.
Our online phone bank is easy to use; simply follow this link and choose the state where you would like to make calls. We'll provide the names, phone numbers and call scripts. Once you've completed your call, record the results and submit them.
It takes 20 minutes to make 20 calls, and by completing these calls, you'll be helping our campaign make a personal connection with voters across the country.
So, I encourage you to find 20 minutes today to take part in our "Virtual Super Saturday."
And remember to mark your calendar for next Saturday, October 25th. We're holding our final national event day,"McCain Nation Super Saturday" with a special conference call with John McCain. Senator McCain will give us an exclusive update from the campaign trail and take caller questions. If you haven't yet signed up to host or attend a "McCain Nation Super Saturday" event, please visit www.JohnMcCain.com/McCainNation to get started.
Thanks for your time and support and good luck with your calls today.
Sincerely,
Christian Ferry
Deputy Campaign Manager
Since launching our campaign's online phone bank, McCain-Palin supporters have made hundreds of thousands of calls to voters across the country in support of our ticket.
Your hard work is paying off. The latest polls show we are closing the gap with Senator Obama and as we head into the final two weeks of the campaign, every voter you contact on behalf of the campaign will bring us one step closer to victory on Election Day.
Last week, I emailed you about our weekly "Virtual Super Saturdays" and I want to remind you again to take a few moments out of your day today to make 20 calls for John McCain and Sarah Palin.
Volunteers have always been the backbone of our campaign's efforts and in the final days of the race, we need you to pitch in and reach out to voters through our online phone bank.
Our online phone bank is easy to use; simply follow this link and choose the state where you would like to make calls. We'll provide the names, phone numbers and call scripts. Once you've completed your call, record the results and submit them.
It takes 20 minutes to make 20 calls, and by completing these calls, you'll be helping our campaign make a personal connection with voters across the country.
So, I encourage you to find 20 minutes today to take part in our "Virtual Super Saturday."
And remember to mark your calendar for next Saturday, October 25th. We're holding our final national event day,"McCain Nation Super Saturday" with a special conference call with John McCain. Senator McCain will give us an exclusive update from the campaign trail and take caller questions. If you haven't yet signed up to host or attend a "McCain Nation Super Saturday" event, please visit www.JohnMcCain.com/McCainNation to get started.
Thanks for your time and support and good luck with your calls today.
Sincerely,
Christian Ferry
Deputy Campaign Manager
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Get in on the ground game
Dear Supporter,
Last night, you saw John McCain win the final debate of the general election. On every issue, he proved he is ready to lead and ready to take this country in a new direction.
We know that John McCain is prepared to bring bold solutions to solve our nation's challenges. He'll fight for the "Joe the Plumbers," "Joe the Florists" and "Joe the Carpenters" of America to reduce taxes and allow more men and women to realize the American Dream. John McCain is the only candidate who has consistently put our country's needs above his own. Now, it's up to us now to make sure he wins on Election Day.
There's been a lot of talk in the media about the massive field operation Senator Obama has built with unlimited campaign funds. Our campaign is ready to match his operation, but we need you on board to do it.
As we enter the final weeks of the campaign, we're launching our major volunteer effort to elect John McCain and Sarah Palin. As a volunteer in your home state, you will be making a big difference in bringing the McCain-Palin ticket closer to victory.
Please follow this link to sign up for a volunteer shift. No matter what your schedule is, we have available shifts for each day leading up to November 4th. As a volunteer for our campaign, you will be provided with training, so no prior experience is needed.
There is a lot at stake in this election. As a volunteer for McCain-Palin, you can make a big impact in closing the gap in the polls and electing John McCain and Sarah Palin as our next president and vice president. Please follow this link to get involved today. Thanks for your support.
Sincerely,
Christian Ferry
Deputy Campaign Manager
P.S. In addition to volunteering for our campaign, I'm asking you to visit the new website, www.RhetoricVsRecord.com. This site outlines the big differences between what Senator Obama says and what he does. Please take a few minutes to read through the site and pass it along to a few of your friends. Thank you.
Last night, you saw John McCain win the final debate of the general election. On every issue, he proved he is ready to lead and ready to take this country in a new direction.
We know that John McCain is prepared to bring bold solutions to solve our nation's challenges. He'll fight for the "Joe the Plumbers," "Joe the Florists" and "Joe the Carpenters" of America to reduce taxes and allow more men and women to realize the American Dream. John McCain is the only candidate who has consistently put our country's needs above his own. Now, it's up to us now to make sure he wins on Election Day.
There's been a lot of talk in the media about the massive field operation Senator Obama has built with unlimited campaign funds. Our campaign is ready to match his operation, but we need you on board to do it.
As we enter the final weeks of the campaign, we're launching our major volunteer effort to elect John McCain and Sarah Palin. As a volunteer in your home state, you will be making a big difference in bringing the McCain-Palin ticket closer to victory.
Please follow this link to sign up for a volunteer shift. No matter what your schedule is, we have available shifts for each day leading up to November 4th. As a volunteer for our campaign, you will be provided with training, so no prior experience is needed.
There is a lot at stake in this election. As a volunteer for McCain-Palin, you can make a big impact in closing the gap in the polls and electing John McCain and Sarah Palin as our next president and vice president. Please follow this link to get involved today. Thanks for your support.
Sincerely,
Christian Ferry
Deputy Campaign Manager
P.S. In addition to volunteering for our campaign, I'm asking you to visit the new website, www.RhetoricVsRecord.com. This site outlines the big differences between what Senator Obama says and what he does. Please take a few minutes to read through the site and pass it along to a few of your friends. Thank you.
Hey Joe, welcome to the world of socialism, Obama style
Here is the hottest video in the country. Barack Obama flat out telling an undecided voter that he is gonna "Spread the Wealth," so that "those behind us have a chance at success." Instead of working hard and earning enough to buy a small business, Obama want hard working Americans to share their wealth with others. So America, continue to work hard, under Obama we will have country to feed.
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