I have to say that I am perplexed. Anxious even. In my entire life of political involvement I have never seen such levels of negativity. Going through earlier presidential campaigns as a volunteer, beginning with Goldwater, my memories of earlier political skirmishes are mixed with nostalgic memories of 'the good old days'.
It has also been a very active season out on the trail. This week we have seen blistering attacks bombarding from everywhere. Anybody want a little cheese with that whine? For me, it has a week of great highs with Sarah Palin sweeping in and energizing our base and then a bummer of start with Colin Powell turning on Senator McCain. Of course, General Powell is entitled to support anyone he wishes but his lack of loyalty to his party will not soon be forgotten. The whisper campaign that nobody talks about, coming from the Obama side is just as caustic and their smug sense of 'we've got this one in the bag' is annoying. I don't care how smooth the messenger is, isn't anyone listening to the message?
The message is pretty simple. A vote for Obama is vote for socialism, it is that simple. And his brand of politics of 'spreading the wealth' or reallocating of assets comes down to taking it away from those who have earned it to people who don't. If you think this economic crises is all the fault of "W" then you are grossly mistaken. When Obama and the army of taxmen that will accompany him to power will definitely change our American Way of Life. Are you ready for that? Is that really what you want? I predict that our taxes will grow so high, that your take home pay will shrink to 50% or less. Wait and see.
Of course true conservatives have seen this nightmare scenario in their dreams for years. Some of us have wailed the cry. Some of us have stood up and said enough is enough. For me, I am not quite so sure that B. Obama has it all wrapped up. I believe in my heart of hearts that there are people like me out there who will go the extra mile to protect our way of life.
With only 16 days left, we have time to spread our message, and get our people to vote. We are always looking for volunteers and our phone banks are jamming! Every time I visit HQ or call, they are really hopping so I know that the volunteers we have in Butler County are working with every last strength in their bodies. I know we will cross the finish line exhausted but I think that with the help of everyone, divine intervention and work, John McCain could be our next president!
