Thoughts on the Republican National Convention

I watched much of the FoxNews feed of the RNC, and a couple times I switched over to MSNBC just to see what I might miss.

First, I thought the Republicans focused on all the right things during their speeches.  They took the high road by focusing on the issues and values and not getting muddy with jabs at the Democrats or President Obama.  Not that they were not mentioned, because they were.  But the content was focused on what makes the difference between the two parties, and not name calling or mud slinging.

The memorable speeches for me were Chris Christie, Condoleeza Rice, and Marco Rubio.  They were inspirational speeches.  Condi was by far the best.  Mitt Romney's speech was very presidential, though not terribly emotional or stem winding.  But that is what he needed to do in my opinion.

As for Clint Eastwood's presentation, (it can hardly be called a speech) he left something to be desired.  While he did deliver some great lines, he looked and sounded old and tired in his delivery.   But I do hope President Obama 'makes his day'.

While watching FoxNews I was impressed with the tone of the comments about how various speakers performed.  Agree or not, the commentators were professional and courteous while making their judgements.

I only wish MSNBC could be even half as much so.  They were obviously biased against most speakers, and their comments sounded more childish and petty, and less professional.  I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why Al Sharpton has his job on that network. 

Granted, I am a conservative, and regular FoxNews viewer, but I think my assessment is fair.  Fox's commentators are mostly conservative, but they manage to disguise it well enough to sound legitimate and fair minded when discussing the topic dujor.  MSNBC however, sounds like the propaganda arm of the Democrat party.

I can;t wait to watch the DNC on Charlotte so I can compare and contrast the delivery of the party message.  I am curious to know if the democrats will stay on message, or if they will sling mud and call their opponents names.

Game on, as they say.

George Will: Why government needs a diet: Paternalistic anti-obesity laws don't work

George Will: Why government needs a diet: Paternalistic anti-obesity laws don't work

So let's understand what this means.  Certain government agencies are funding efforts in cities across the country to campaign for implementation of taxes on sweetened beverages.  This means the government is now funding campaigns to raise revenues for itself.  Is that what we want form our government?  I think not.

This is an example of the "carrot and stick" theory, which induces the public to change their behaviors and hurt legal businesses.  This is not and should not be any task the government has in it's short list of things it is requried to do by our Constitution.

George Will: A Golden State train wreck

George Will: A Golden State train wreck

California:  A nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.  This column points out the following:

The high-speed, electric, bullet train is none of the above.  It's not high-speed, nor electric, not bullet.  It is 19th century technology with a 22nd century price tag.

Liberals, Progressives and Socialists by Walter E. Williams

Liberals, Progressives and Socialists by Walter E. Williams

One does not have to be in favor of death camps or wars of conquest to be a tyrant. The only requirement is that one has to believe in the primacy of the state over individual rights.

George Will: In the company of Madison - Conservative News

George Will: In the company of Madison - Conservative News

The Tea Party is not about political power, but about preserving the constitution, even if that means losing elections.  That is something to be commended.

Gingrich: Obama must tell ‘grotesque lies’ to get re-elected

Gingrich: Obama must tell ‘grotesque lies’ to get re-elected

I personally fear a second term for Barack Obama, and you should as well.  Gingrich is right on.