Today marks the 100th day in office of Mr. Barrack Obama. For many this is a day of celebration - for others it's a day to highlight his blunders.
I like many middle of the road types were tired of the divisiveness that hovered over George W. Bush like the dirt cloud that followed Linus around in the Charlie Brown cartoons. I was done with him and frankly had grown tired of having to defend his blunders.
I had HOPE for Obama. My hope was he would follow the strategic path that many a politician takes - go extreme to get the party nomination and then move center to grab the general election AND STAY THERE AS PROMISED. Of course this has not happened.
Prediction... Barrack Obama will be the most divisive POTUS in the history of this country. Far more so than George W. Bush and for you 70's people - even Richard Nixon.
TK
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Goodbye Hillary
After an eternity of campaigning Hillary Clinton finally ended her run for the presidency by endorsing Barack Obama at the Democrat Convention last night in Denver.
Thank Heaven.
Even as I write, MSNBC is working to keep the dream alive... that Hillary will somehow make a comeback and steal the nomination from Mr. Obama. Even if it does fill a gap in the 24 hour news cycle - it's not going to happen.
Thank Heaven.
I would give anything to see Bill and Hillary Clinton driven into a small dark corner of our nation’s political process. Even four years of an Obama Presidency might (I say might) be worth it to me if “presto” the Clintons could just disappear. By the way – that includes Chelsea too, who will be the next family member who asserts a “right” to the spotlight. Who’s next? Roger Clinton? Tony Rodham?
It will be a tough four years, but it may be the wake-up call conservatives need to get off their butts. It won’t take four years for Obama’s positions to be exposed for the failures that they are and the failures that they will bring. No amount of false hope brings change.
Back to Hillary – I see no goodness in the woman. How ugly an analysis – I question my compassion and humanity by making such a judgment.
Thank Heaven.
TK
Thank Heaven.
Even as I write, MSNBC is working to keep the dream alive... that Hillary will somehow make a comeback and steal the nomination from Mr. Obama. Even if it does fill a gap in the 24 hour news cycle - it's not going to happen.
Thank Heaven.
I would give anything to see Bill and Hillary Clinton driven into a small dark corner of our nation’s political process. Even four years of an Obama Presidency might (I say might) be worth it to me if “presto” the Clintons could just disappear. By the way – that includes Chelsea too, who will be the next family member who asserts a “right” to the spotlight. Who’s next? Roger Clinton? Tony Rodham?
It will be a tough four years, but it may be the wake-up call conservatives need to get off their butts. It won’t take four years for Obama’s positions to be exposed for the failures that they are and the failures that they will bring. No amount of false hope brings change.
Back to Hillary – I see no goodness in the woman. How ugly an analysis – I question my compassion and humanity by making such a judgment.
Thank Heaven.
TK
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Let 18 Year Olds Legally Drink
If you’ve ever been 17 and tried to get a total stranger to buy you a case of beer for ten bucks, you know how easy it is to partake in underage drinking.
I smile when I think about it. I grimace when I think of my own children trying it and I could easily begin to sob thinking about the stupid things I did under the influence of alcohol, and all of the people I could have harmed while doing so...
However, making young adults wait unit they are 21 to drink does not stop them from drinking. It may stop them from purchasing alcoholic beverages – but not from consuming them. As long as Budweiser, Jack Daniels and all of their competitors flood the airways with positive impressions of drinking – young people will want to drink.
The argument that an 18 year old can choose our president and can be blown apart by an IED, but cannot buy a beer never made sense to me when I was 18 and in the military - and it still doesn't pass the smell test today.
If we want to reduce underage drinking and curb alcohol abuse we need to change our values. Show a man from outer space the same number of commercials young people in this country view on a weekly basis for alcoholic beverages, and within a month, the alien will be buying beer and getting a prescription for Viagra.
True change comes from education - not legislation. Lower the drinking age and stop making criminals out of young adults.
TK
I smile when I think about it. I grimace when I think of my own children trying it and I could easily begin to sob thinking about the stupid things I did under the influence of alcohol, and all of the people I could have harmed while doing so...
However, making young adults wait unit they are 21 to drink does not stop them from drinking. It may stop them from purchasing alcoholic beverages – but not from consuming them. As long as Budweiser, Jack Daniels and all of their competitors flood the airways with positive impressions of drinking – young people will want to drink.
The argument that an 18 year old can choose our president and can be blown apart by an IED, but cannot buy a beer never made sense to me when I was 18 and in the military - and it still doesn't pass the smell test today.
If we want to reduce underage drinking and curb alcohol abuse we need to change our values. Show a man from outer space the same number of commercials young people in this country view on a weekly basis for alcoholic beverages, and within a month, the alien will be buying beer and getting a prescription for Viagra.
True change comes from education - not legislation. Lower the drinking age and stop making criminals out of young adults.
TK
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Dem Destruction
The dems are as transparent as Saran Wrap and it just takes one good head to head match up to show the world they are bigots, dishonest and disingenuous. Charges they make towards conservative republicans on a regular basis.
Bigots...
The topic of race and racial tension has been heating up with Clinton v. Obama. Bill Clinton compared Obama to Jessie Jackson (another black guy who won the South Carolina primary but it didn't mean a thing.) Obama supports a racist pastor who rails against the white community and this great country.
Dishonest...
The ease at which the Clinton's lie is documented on video for everyone to see. From Bill Clinton acting like he didn't know Monica's first name to Hillary recently describing how she was under attack on trip to Bosnia as first lady.
Watch both of these characters closely... they seem so sincere. Remember this - sincerity is no test of truth.
Disingenuous...
The evidence of this charge is clear and easy to understand - neither Clinton or Obama want to live the life they preach to others. Take the hot topics of abortion on demand, gun rights, global warming and immigration.
Abortion - Do you think Bill and Hillary Clinton would advise their daughter to have an abortion if she became pregnant by her boyfriend? Maybe this is a bad example...
Barrack and Michele - would they advise one of their daughters later on in life that she should seek an abortion if she were to become pregnant? I doubt it. They are experienced enough to know that the scars of making such a decision run deep and last for years. Barrack will court Planned Parenthood and tow the party line of pro abortion, but he knows it's not right.
Gun rights - Both Hillary and Barrack want to limit your gun rights while at the same time enjoy 24 security from ARMED United States Secret Service Agents. Hillary Clinton has had armed guards within shouting distance since 1992. That's a nice perk and only has value because the agents are ARMED. You and I have to live by strict federal and state rules and are subject to arrest if we make the wrong move with a firearm, in the way we use it, or the way we secure it.
Global Warming - These two candidates are burning fossil fuel in the form of JET-A as fast as some small airlines! In Clinton's case she has her husband and daughter out flying around too. So much for conservation. How many homes do the Clinton's have? Do they buy carbon credits?
America better start conserving energy even though these two candidates burn the candle at both ends.
Immigration - We need to be compassionate to illegal aliens who have entered this country in a fraudulent manner because they are simply looking to make a living. We need to make them all legal all now. Yet neither candidate would employ an illegal alien because they know if would destroy their candidacy. If illegal aliens were crossing their property and trashing their land (like they do Arizona ranchers), they would have the Boarder Patrol on speed dial. Call in the Apache's and Hummers now!
These two people (along with Bill Clinton) are showing us what democrats are all about. Let's see who the last man or woman is standing... because the other one is going to be dead.
TK
Bigots...
The topic of race and racial tension has been heating up with Clinton v. Obama. Bill Clinton compared Obama to Jessie Jackson (another black guy who won the South Carolina primary but it didn't mean a thing.) Obama supports a racist pastor who rails against the white community and this great country.
Dishonest...
The ease at which the Clinton's lie is documented on video for everyone to see. From Bill Clinton acting like he didn't know Monica's first name to Hillary recently describing how she was under attack on trip to Bosnia as first lady.
Watch both of these characters closely... they seem so sincere. Remember this - sincerity is no test of truth.
Disingenuous...
The evidence of this charge is clear and easy to understand - neither Clinton or Obama want to live the life they preach to others. Take the hot topics of abortion on demand, gun rights, global warming and immigration.
Abortion - Do you think Bill and Hillary Clinton would advise their daughter to have an abortion if she became pregnant by her boyfriend? Maybe this is a bad example...
Barrack and Michele - would they advise one of their daughters later on in life that she should seek an abortion if she were to become pregnant? I doubt it. They are experienced enough to know that the scars of making such a decision run deep and last for years. Barrack will court Planned Parenthood and tow the party line of pro abortion, but he knows it's not right.
Gun rights - Both Hillary and Barrack want to limit your gun rights while at the same time enjoy 24 security from ARMED United States Secret Service Agents. Hillary Clinton has had armed guards within shouting distance since 1992. That's a nice perk and only has value because the agents are ARMED. You and I have to live by strict federal and state rules and are subject to arrest if we make the wrong move with a firearm, in the way we use it, or the way we secure it.
Global Warming - These two candidates are burning fossil fuel in the form of JET-A as fast as some small airlines! In Clinton's case she has her husband and daughter out flying around too. So much for conservation. How many homes do the Clinton's have? Do they buy carbon credits?
America better start conserving energy even though these two candidates burn the candle at both ends.
Immigration - We need to be compassionate to illegal aliens who have entered this country in a fraudulent manner because they are simply looking to make a living. We need to make them all legal all now. Yet neither candidate would employ an illegal alien because they know if would destroy their candidacy. If illegal aliens were crossing their property and trashing their land (like they do Arizona ranchers), they would have the Boarder Patrol on speed dial. Call in the Apache's and Hummers now!
These two people (along with Bill Clinton) are showing us what democrats are all about. Let's see who the last man or woman is standing... because the other one is going to be dead.
TK
Friday, February 22, 2008
New York Times v. John McCain
How can the New York Times endorse John McCain as the Republican nominee for president one month and print the article that it did Thursday the next?
On January 25, 2008 the Times ran this endorsement:
"Senator John McCain of Arizona is the only Republican who promises to end the George Bush style of governing from and on behalf of a small, angry fringe. With a record of working across the aisle to develop sound bipartisan legislation, he would offer a choice to a broader range of Americans than the rest of the Republican field."
Okay... if the New York Times wants to endorse a candidate that's their call, but then they follow up with this first paragraph in Thursday's front-page lead story.
"A female lobbyist had been turning up with him at fund-raisers, visiting his offices and accompanying him on a client’s corporate jet. Convinced the relationship had become romantic, some of his top advisers intervened to protect the candidate from himself — instructing staff members to block the woman’s access, privately warning her away and repeatedly confronting him, several people involved in the campaign said on the condition of anonymity."
It has been revealed that the sources and the details of the story that ran on Thursday were in possession of the paper at the time they endorsed McCain. Does that make any sense? What is the logic behind the Time's endorsement knowing that it had damaging information regarding the candidate?
TK
On January 25, 2008 the Times ran this endorsement:
"Senator John McCain of Arizona is the only Republican who promises to end the George Bush style of governing from and on behalf of a small, angry fringe. With a record of working across the aisle to develop sound bipartisan legislation, he would offer a choice to a broader range of Americans than the rest of the Republican field."
Okay... if the New York Times wants to endorse a candidate that's their call, but then they follow up with this first paragraph in Thursday's front-page lead story.
"A female lobbyist had been turning up with him at fund-raisers, visiting his offices and accompanying him on a client’s corporate jet. Convinced the relationship had become romantic, some of his top advisers intervened to protect the candidate from himself — instructing staff members to block the woman’s access, privately warning her away and repeatedly confronting him, several people involved in the campaign said on the condition of anonymity."
It has been revealed that the sources and the details of the story that ran on Thursday were in possession of the paper at the time they endorsed McCain. Does that make any sense? What is the logic behind the Time's endorsement knowing that it had damaging information regarding the candidate?
TK
Friday, February 15, 2008
"I Inhaled. That was the Point."
This guy may be the most direct individual to come out of Washington DC in quite some time...Listen up democrats. Your choice is clear. Barrack Obama is the fix for all the negativity and hate in your party. The right move now is to drive Hillary and Bill Clinton into a small corner.
For republicans - take note. Mr. Obama is a straight shooter and he will do EXACTLY what he says he's going to do.
TK
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Who Took More Steroids?
So who took more steroids... Roger Clemens or his wife? Mr. Clemens claims that he never took Human Growth Hormone steroids, BUT that his wife did. He said he really doesn't know much about steroids but allowed his wife to use them.Check out this photo. Is this a steroid induced physique? If so, how many shots did she have to take?
So let me get this straight, Roger Clemens never took steroids, but he employed a trainer (Brian McNamee) in such close proximity, that McNamee could inject Mrs. Clemens in the master bedroom of the Clemens' home with steroids? (This according to congressional testimony given today by Clemens and McNamee.) And he never took steriods himself?
BS Rocket.
TK
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Hillary Clinton Knows Debasing & Degrading Language
Thursday of this week David Shuster from MSNBC made an off color remark regarding the Clinton campaign and their use of former first-daughter Chelsea Clinton.
Shuster is a biased talking head that doesn't belong "reporting the news." I don't like him and I didn't think his comment was appropriate for a journalist. Add this to the list of proof that he is not a newsman.
The Clinton response is as comical as Shuster calling himself a journalist. Read Hillary's letter to the head of NBC news:
Dear Mr. Capus,
Thank you for your call yesterday. I wanted to send you this note to convey the depth of my feeling about David Shuster's comments.
I know that I am a public figure and that my daughter is playing a public role in my campaign. I am accustomed to criticism, certainly from MSNBC. I know that it goes with the territory.
However, I became Chelsea's mother long before I ran for any office and I will always be a mom first and a public official second.
Nothing justifies the kind of debasing language that David Shuster used and no temporary suspension or half hearted apology is sufficient.
I would urge you to look at the pattern of behavior on your network that seems to repeatedly lead to this sort of degrading language.
There's a lot at stake for our country in this election. Surely, you can do your jobs as journalists and commentators and still keep the discourse civil and appropriate.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Quite the joke in my opinion. Hillary Clinton is an expert at using and perpetuating debasing and degrading language. Just ask Laura Bush who has sat by in a dignified manner while Clinton called the President of the United States a "liar," "unintelligent" and a "war monger." Ask President Bush's daughters how they feel about the remarks made by a plethora of democrats.
Suck it up Hillary. If you threw your daughter "into the lion's den" (aka pimped her out) of politics in the latest attempt to figure out why you're not running away with the primary race, that was your decision.
Schuster's comment was minor compared to the debasing and degrading words you've used against George W. Bush.
TK
Shuster is a biased talking head that doesn't belong "reporting the news." I don't like him and I didn't think his comment was appropriate for a journalist. Add this to the list of proof that he is not a newsman.
The Clinton response is as comical as Shuster calling himself a journalist. Read Hillary's letter to the head of NBC news:
Dear Mr. Capus,
Thank you for your call yesterday. I wanted to send you this note to convey the depth of my feeling about David Shuster's comments.
I know that I am a public figure and that my daughter is playing a public role in my campaign. I am accustomed to criticism, certainly from MSNBC. I know that it goes with the territory.
However, I became Chelsea's mother long before I ran for any office and I will always be a mom first and a public official second.
Nothing justifies the kind of debasing language that David Shuster used and no temporary suspension or half hearted apology is sufficient.
I would urge you to look at the pattern of behavior on your network that seems to repeatedly lead to this sort of degrading language.
There's a lot at stake for our country in this election. Surely, you can do your jobs as journalists and commentators and still keep the discourse civil and appropriate.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Quite the joke in my opinion. Hillary Clinton is an expert at using and perpetuating debasing and degrading language. Just ask Laura Bush who has sat by in a dignified manner while Clinton called the President of the United States a "liar," "unintelligent" and a "war monger." Ask President Bush's daughters how they feel about the remarks made by a plethora of democrats.
Suck it up Hillary. If you threw your daughter "into the lion's den" (aka pimped her out) of politics in the latest attempt to figure out why you're not running away with the primary race, that was your decision.
Schuster's comment was minor compared to the debasing and degrading words you've used against George W. Bush.
TK
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Romney Takes a Bow... Out
Tough day for conservative Americans as Mitt Romney "suspends" his campaign for POTUS leaving John McCain uncontested access to the Republican nomination.I have a number of thoughts regarding Governor Romney and Mr. McCain... but I want to address today's announcement and the strategy behind it.
Mitt and the team he's put together have the capacity to look beyond today and into the window of tomorrow. Based on the reality facing the Romney campaign I agree with the call to suspend and step back from the day to day grind of the primary battle. Doing so demonstrates the Governor's leadership, and shows he's more interested in America than in himself. He made this very comment... and anyone with the slightest ability to discern the truth knew they had just heard it.
Strategically, Mr. Romney did what Mike Huckabee will eventually have to do, thus beating him to the punch. CPAC was the place to do it too - going out with a bang. (Huckabee will make this same announcement from a Holiday Inn somewhere in DC and know one will care and everyone will say "about time."
Governor Romney can now assume the roll as the Conservative Caretaker of the nation - not just the Republican party - the entire nation.
If the country needs more time to come to grips with his religion - give it to them. If the country needs more time to realize the promises of liberalism are hollow - grant it. Finally, if the Republican party needs another defeat to realize compromise leads to failure - let them lose. Mitt Romney and conservative men and women win on that day.
So with great sadness I watch Romney, an honorable man, do the honorable thing for his political party and make the right call for his future impact on our country.
TK
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Huck the Salesman
I've seen some really good sales professionals in my professional career, and I've seen some really slick salesmen. The difference is very transparent and I can spot the latter within minutes of an introduction.
Mike Huckabee is slick, really slick...
The first time Katie and I saw and heard him speak he sounded really sharp. A no-name who came from no-where that actually sounded pretty good. Then Mike Huckabee started to get traction and the slick salesman appeared.
His biting comments toward his opponents quickly flew out of his mouth and still flow this very day - even this very evening. Huckabee is a religious bigot. His attacks on Mitt Romney clearly indicate that he has past judgment of Romney's Mormon faith - quite the anti-Christ action.
TK
Mike Huckabee is slick, really slick...
The first time Katie and I saw and heard him speak he sounded really sharp. A no-name who came from no-where that actually sounded pretty good. Then Mike Huckabee started to get traction and the slick salesman appeared.
His biting comments toward his opponents quickly flew out of his mouth and still flow this very day - even this very evening. Huckabee is a religious bigot. His attacks on Mitt Romney clearly indicate that he has past judgment of Romney's Mormon faith - quite the anti-Christ action.
TK
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Which Party is Right?
There is no doubt that the principles of the democrat party are inconsistant with conservative ideals. I beleive one cannot involve themselves in a party which promotes abortion on demand and seeks to embrace those in need, only to shackle them to a system of welfare based programs that promote lasting dependance without having dirt on their hands.
In the last few days I have heard Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama arguing over President Ronald Reagan. Obama referenced Reagan in some fashion and Clinton pounced on the comment, insinuating that Mr. Reagan was void of any worthy accomplishment. The Clinton's embody the worst of their party and everything that is wrong with American politics... but they are in fact the icons of liberal thought.
Mr. Obama... well Mr. Obama may be a good man, but he is not the right man. Although he is fresh and appears to be very sincere, remember this - sincerity is no test of the truth. Mr. Obama is sincerely WRONG. Wrong on the economy, wrong on national defense, against the right for every child conceived to have the chance to LIVE and wrong on dozens of other issues.
I like Obama. I like a lot of people... but that doesn't mean I want them running our country. I fear the craving for change has some people in this country missing the point of this election - the preservation of the freedoms that make us great. Does our system of government have challenges? Absolutely. We can't know the incredible blessings that come from success without witnessing, and at times experiencing, failure, dispair and poverty. These challenges provide us individual opportunities to contribute personally to the lifting up of others and at times - ourselves.
Ask me - I know. I've lived in beautiful homes and I've lived in a single wide trailer. I dropped out of high school, but later graduated with honors from a major university. I've owned companies and had incredible success - and lost everything... and I'll be on top again.
I thank God that I live in a country where my success depends on my efforts. When I succeed I get the credit - when I fail - I get the blame. Put it all on me and let me go as far as I can, just stay out of my way! This is the essense of the conservative message, the best part of republican party... and dare I say the purpose of the American experiment.
The democrat party platform is the exact opposite. Tax the rich and redistribue the wealth. Use that wealth to enslave those struggling to the government. Use the struggling as a voting base for the party... and repeat the message of dispair every four years. Show me a financially independent democrat and I'll show you someone who would never EVER live the life they promote to economically struggling individuals. Do as we say - not as we do.
Do you desire to acheive all that is possible in your life? Which party stands in your way and which one gets out of your way?
TK
In the last few days I have heard Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama arguing over President Ronald Reagan. Obama referenced Reagan in some fashion and Clinton pounced on the comment, insinuating that Mr. Reagan was void of any worthy accomplishment. The Clinton's embody the worst of their party and everything that is wrong with American politics... but they are in fact the icons of liberal thought.
Mr. Obama... well Mr. Obama may be a good man, but he is not the right man. Although he is fresh and appears to be very sincere, remember this - sincerity is no test of the truth. Mr. Obama is sincerely WRONG. Wrong on the economy, wrong on national defense, against the right for every child conceived to have the chance to LIVE and wrong on dozens of other issues.
I like Obama. I like a lot of people... but that doesn't mean I want them running our country. I fear the craving for change has some people in this country missing the point of this election - the preservation of the freedoms that make us great. Does our system of government have challenges? Absolutely. We can't know the incredible blessings that come from success without witnessing, and at times experiencing, failure, dispair and poverty. These challenges provide us individual opportunities to contribute personally to the lifting up of others and at times - ourselves.
Ask me - I know. I've lived in beautiful homes and I've lived in a single wide trailer. I dropped out of high school, but later graduated with honors from a major university. I've owned companies and had incredible success - and lost everything... and I'll be on top again.
I thank God that I live in a country where my success depends on my efforts. When I succeed I get the credit - when I fail - I get the blame. Put it all on me and let me go as far as I can, just stay out of my way! This is the essense of the conservative message, the best part of republican party... and dare I say the purpose of the American experiment.
The democrat party platform is the exact opposite. Tax the rich and redistribue the wealth. Use that wealth to enslave those struggling to the government. Use the struggling as a voting base for the party... and repeat the message of dispair every four years. Show me a financially independent democrat and I'll show you someone who would never EVER live the life they promote to economically struggling individuals. Do as we say - not as we do.
Do you desire to acheive all that is possible in your life? Which party stands in your way and which one gets out of your way?
TK
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Hillary Clinton Can't Do This
"This" is called connecting...
The last 72 hours have launched a movement and this man now has a 50/50 chance of becoming the 44th president of the United States.
TK
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Obama Sounds Black "On Demand"
Well Mr. Obama wins Iowa tonight and moves on to New Hampshire. Good for him, the rest of his party and the entire universe. We all win if Hillary and Bill Clinton are kept from returning to the White House.
Mr. Obama has some unique characteristics that make him attractive to many primary voters. He's fresh, he's young, he doesn't have a record so he's clean and he's black. In fact, I've noticed that Barack actually sounds "black" on demand.
He is the candidate of change. I've watched him do it when he speaks to black audiences, and I've watched him do it when he's really poring on the passion. He changes his dialect and can sound like he's preaching down in Birmingham at the drop of the hat. How genuine is that I ask you?
TK
Mr. Obama has some unique characteristics that make him attractive to many primary voters. He's fresh, he's young, he doesn't have a record so he's clean and he's black. In fact, I've noticed that Barack actually sounds "black" on demand.
He is the candidate of change. I've watched him do it when he speaks to black audiences, and I've watched him do it when he's really poring on the passion. He changes his dialect and can sound like he's preaching down in Birmingham at the drop of the hat. How genuine is that I ask you?
TK
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Picking on Hillary
This past week the leading male contenders for the Democrat nomination for POTUS were picking on Hillary Clinton. Joining Obama, Edwards and Dodd was Tim Russert - one of the debate moderators.
Apparently asking Mrs. Clinton to actually answer a question is sexist. Hillary has made NOT answering a question an art - I've never heard anyone do it so easily. However, her constant use of this "technique" has given her away... it's like using someones name, use it once or twice in conversation and it sounds good. Use it in every sentence and it sounds planned and scripted.
It was an interesting moment when Tim Russert tried to clarify her answer on whether illegal aliens should be allowed to obtain drivers licenses. Instead of saying "yes, I believe they should" or "no, I believe they should not," she replied with "you know, Tim, this is where everyone plays gotcha."
Really? Asking if you are for, or against, a particular policy or issue is a gotcha question? I believe Hillary is attempting to have one foot in New York and the other one in every other state at the same time. I think she wants to get the support of every special interest group in the country and still pull the average Americans vote too.
Does anyone believe this woman is genuine? How does her support base (a large group too) look past all of her issues? I fail to see the draw to Hillary, but I don't believe asking her to actually answer a question is too much to expect from someone who wants to be POTUS.
President Hillary Clinton. She better get used to getting hammered in the national press - they're just getting warmed up.
TK
Apparently asking Mrs. Clinton to actually answer a question is sexist. Hillary has made NOT answering a question an art - I've never heard anyone do it so easily. However, her constant use of this "technique" has given her away... it's like using someones name, use it once or twice in conversation and it sounds good. Use it in every sentence and it sounds planned and scripted.
It was an interesting moment when Tim Russert tried to clarify her answer on whether illegal aliens should be allowed to obtain drivers licenses. Instead of saying "yes, I believe they should" or "no, I believe they should not," she replied with "you know, Tim, this is where everyone plays gotcha."
Really? Asking if you are for, or against, a particular policy or issue is a gotcha question? I believe Hillary is attempting to have one foot in New York and the other one in every other state at the same time. I think she wants to get the support of every special interest group in the country and still pull the average Americans vote too.
Does anyone believe this woman is genuine? How does her support base (a large group too) look past all of her issues? I fail to see the draw to Hillary, but I don't believe asking her to actually answer a question is too much to expect from someone who wants to be POTUS.
President Hillary Clinton. She better get used to getting hammered in the national press - they're just getting warmed up.
TK
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
kMac
After years of buying iPods (Tom 3, Katie 1, Chris 2, Cam 1 and Jack 1 = 8), we finally bought an iMac for the house. It's the coolest thing ever and I haven't even upgraded to the new operating system.
It's actually not our first Mac... when we graduated from ASU we bought an original Mac and never took it out of the box. I sold it to my brother-in-law for the cash and used a PC that I got for graduation. Considering where my career took me it was best to be using a PC, but I always longed for a Mac. When the hard drive failed for the second time in a month on our home desktop - the Mac made sense.
The screen is so big, you could hide an entire terrorist camp behind it.
I was, and have been, worried about the compatibility of my software and hardware with the iMac. There were no challenges importing my music, photos and other documents after spending $150 on the Mac version of Microsoft Office.
My hardware (wireless router and printers) hooked up with almost no issues. My Xerox 6100 printer had a little hick up, but eventually we downloaded the driver that fixed the challenge. Other than that - we're good.
The one thing I love the most about our iMac is the one thing coming out of the back of it... a cord. One cord. That's it. The all-in-one iMac unit is truly a standard for the entire PC industry to emulate. The low-profile footprint compared to the screen size is amazing, but the one cord coming out of the thing blows me away.
With this type of product on the market it's no wonder Apple stock is at an all-time high, and with the holidays approaching, I predict $200 per share by the next quarterly earnings report.
Go Apple.
TK
It's actually not our first Mac... when we graduated from ASU we bought an original Mac and never took it out of the box. I sold it to my brother-in-law for the cash and used a PC that I got for graduation. Considering where my career took me it was best to be using a PC, but I always longed for a Mac. When the hard drive failed for the second time in a month on our home desktop - the Mac made sense.
The screen is so big, you could hide an entire terrorist camp behind it.
I was, and have been, worried about the compatibility of my software and hardware with the iMac. There were no challenges importing my music, photos and other documents after spending $150 on the Mac version of Microsoft Office.
My hardware (wireless router and printers) hooked up with almost no issues. My Xerox 6100 printer had a little hick up, but eventually we downloaded the driver that fixed the challenge. Other than that - we're good.
The one thing I love the most about our iMac is the one thing coming out of the back of it... a cord. One cord. That's it. The all-in-one iMac unit is truly a standard for the entire PC industry to emulate. The low-profile footprint compared to the screen size is amazing, but the one cord coming out of the thing blows me away.
With this type of product on the market it's no wonder Apple stock is at an all-time high, and with the holidays approaching, I predict $200 per share by the next quarterly earnings report.
Go Apple.
TK
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Weis Makes Irish History
By losing to Michigan State today Charlie Weis took the program to a new level... low level that is. For the first time in school history, 119 years of playing football, the program is 0-4. Unbelievable!
Despite some good looking drives in the first half the boys just couldn't hang with the Spartans and were man-handled in the third and fourth quarters. Weis doesn't know what to do and I'm not sure what can be done. I can say this - Weis may not be the hero he was herald to be a few years ago.
Although the dial on the stove will be moving slowly... the heat is coming.
One thing that really bothers me about Weis is his mouth. If you watch a game you can't help but pick up on his nasty language. Now you may say that this is "big time" football; however I would assert that the University of Notre Dame deserves a couch that can communicate without using profanity.
Last year when the program was cruising along Weis was featured on 60 Minutes and in the first 90 seconds of the piece you get a glimpse of Charlie's vocabulary. Potty mouth. Well that may be normal in college football, but I bet I could find a number of successful coaches that don't speak to players, coaches and referees without dropping the F-Bomb.
Anyway I'm frustrated and I'm blaming the coach. Let's see what this week brings Charlie Weis.
GO IRISH!
TK
Despite some good looking drives in the first half the boys just couldn't hang with the Spartans and were man-handled in the third and fourth quarters. Weis doesn't know what to do and I'm not sure what can be done. I can say this - Weis may not be the hero he was herald to be a few years ago.
Although the dial on the stove will be moving slowly... the heat is coming.
One thing that really bothers me about Weis is his mouth. If you watch a game you can't help but pick up on his nasty language. Now you may say that this is "big time" football; however I would assert that the University of Notre Dame deserves a couch that can communicate without using profanity.
Last year when the program was cruising along Weis was featured on 60 Minutes and in the first 90 seconds of the piece you get a glimpse of Charlie's vocabulary. Potty mouth. Well that may be normal in college football, but I bet I could find a number of successful coaches that don't speak to players, coaches and referees without dropping the F-Bomb.
Anyway I'm frustrated and I'm blaming the coach. Let's see what this week brings Charlie Weis.
GO IRISH!
TK
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
USA TODAY READS TOMKAUFFMAN.COM
I awoke early this morning and opened up USA Today only to read the headline on the front page of the sports section... the title read:"Irish Eyes are NOT Smiling."
That's the exact title of a post I wrote over the weekend (see below) on the state of Notre Dame football of which I am a huge fan. You can imagine my shock that USA Today would steal MY headline. Although they lifted the title they failed to grab the premise of my post, which is that Charlie Weis could be in a huge hole by the time the leaves start to turn in South Bend and little ones come begging at your door for candy.
We'll see how things turn out for Chuck - but shame on you USA Today. Come up with your own headlines!
TK
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Lack of Negotiation in US Politics
Have you ever been on an airplane and noticed the advertisements for the Karrass Negotiation Seminars? A few years back I had seen the piece so many times I decided to check it out and signed up for a class in Phoenix.
It was about a grand and lasted two days. I came away with two keys pieces of information that I use every day and will never forget.
1. Everything is NOT negotiable and 2. Win-Win is not a cliche, every successful negotiation, that will stand the test of time must have a win-win component.
That's what's missing in the American political debate. Both parties, and their fringe groups, want to engage in win-lose negotiation. When that's apparent in debate, the opposing side will always dig in their heels. Now we have some very well educated individuals running our congress so why haven't they applied the simple truths of a Karrass seminar?
Quite simply because they are in the spotlight, and if they don't attack, someone underneath them looking to gain ground will. Attacks attract sharks and media attention creates buzz and buzz leads to face-time. Face-time is what every unknown politician need to become known on capital hill. The noble gesture of serving in political office has been absent for more than a century...
To make the climate as hostile as possible the fringe groups who are willing to fight and demonstrate for their minority causes speak with a loud voice. Throw money behind a group like that and you have a monster that no politician can overcome. Rather than fight they embrace the monster - then become dependent on them for survival.
Win-Win negotiation requires that both parties are willing to let the other win - or at least feel as if they have won. This requires diplomacy, tact and a willingness to see the other persons point of view. None of this is happening in US politics.
The next person to enter the White House and hopefully the leadership positions in the congress need to attend a Karrass Negotiating event. Check them out at http://www.karrass.com/.
TK
It was about a grand and lasted two days. I came away with two keys pieces of information that I use every day and will never forget.
1. Everything is NOT negotiable and 2. Win-Win is not a cliche, every successful negotiation, that will stand the test of time must have a win-win component.
That's what's missing in the American political debate. Both parties, and their fringe groups, want to engage in win-lose negotiation. When that's apparent in debate, the opposing side will always dig in their heels. Now we have some very well educated individuals running our congress so why haven't they applied the simple truths of a Karrass seminar?
Quite simply because they are in the spotlight, and if they don't attack, someone underneath them looking to gain ground will. Attacks attract sharks and media attention creates buzz and buzz leads to face-time. Face-time is what every unknown politician need to become known on capital hill. The noble gesture of serving in political office has been absent for more than a century...
To make the climate as hostile as possible the fringe groups who are willing to fight and demonstrate for their minority causes speak with a loud voice. Throw money behind a group like that and you have a monster that no politician can overcome. Rather than fight they embrace the monster - then become dependent on them for survival.
Win-Win negotiation requires that both parties are willing to let the other win - or at least feel as if they have won. This requires diplomacy, tact and a willingness to see the other persons point of view. None of this is happening in US politics.
The next person to enter the White House and hopefully the leadership positions in the congress need to attend a Karrass Negotiating event. Check them out at http://www.karrass.com/.
TK
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Irish Eyes Are NOT Smiling
There is nothing Charlie Weis can say that will explain away the dismal 0-3 start the Irish have posted so far this year. Not only are they losing games, they just look like crap.Jimmy Clausen isn't going to solve the challenges you see on the line, in the backfield or anywhere else. The hype Clausen brought to the program ended last week when he lost for the first time in four plus years of stepping on a football field.
I'm an Irish fan because I love the tradition of the program and the passion of the fans. The same emotion that makes ND fans exciting makes them demanding. My gut tells me that Charlie is only a loss away from being questioned in the media and questioned by the alumni.
I understand rebuilding a program (that's what I've been telling the people yanking my chain), but five fumbles? Let's get it together men.
Charlie you better figure something out quick - your record this season has you in the same league as Bob Davie... 0-3.
GO IRISH!
TK
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Mormon Mission Provides Wisdom
I was reading an article in the Arizona Republic Friday about a young man who recently returned from a Mormon mission and is now playing football for UCLA. Apparently this guy is a solid quarterback and is looking to make his mark with the Bruins. I was impressed by the following quote from the article:"Some people don't really quite understand what you do on a mission. You're not out there working out, improving as an athlete. Your focus is other people. That was my life for two years." Olson goes on to say, "I do believe I was able to gain experience and gain wisdom in other areas of life that I've hopefully been able to apply to the football field." Ben Olson
I should say so, before leaving for his mission Olson was a member of the BYU football team. Upon gaining much wisdom, and maturing mentally, he returned from his mission and quickly transferred from BYU to UCLA.
Was it a good decision... UCLA 27 BYU 17.
That would be a yes...
TK
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