Uncommon Common Sense

I just want to clear something up that I possibly didn't communicate accurately. I like Sarah Palin, but I do not think she is THE answer. I think she could be a piece of a puzzle that is yet to be assembled to help fix our problems. My main point in writing about her, was not so much her, but what she represents. The treatment she has received reflects on all of us who hold beliefs similar to hers. I hope that makes sense. If it doesn't, let me know and I'll try to make it clear.

Recent world events have left me with some serious questions about Pres. Obama's commitment to freedom and democratic principles. Historically, our nation, beyond party affiliations, has supported democratic movements anywhere in the world. There is always turmoil in some part of the world or other, but Americans have (or at least used to) a deeply held belief that our system of governance, with all its warts and flaws, it still the best the world has ever seen. Therefore, as a a nation, we have supported those people striving to bring democratic rule to their nations. That struggle is visibly taking place at the moment both in Iran and Honduras. Iran, with its current leadership and political system is one of the greatest threats the world faces right now. A nuclear Iran will change the face of the global political landscape forever. But we can't just go in, take over and say, "No it's time for a change." Typically, regimes like those in Iran will force the world...

I'm sorry that I've been slacking lately in doing any new posts--I've been enjoying summer and trying not to let politics ruin it. But, I've still been following the news and it's past time to comment again.... Whether or not you like Sarah Palin, whether or not you agree with Sarah Palin, regardless of what you think of Sarah Palin, you should be very concerned about what just happened with her. (She announced that she is stepping down as the Governor of Alaska at the end of July.) John McCain yanked her onto a political stage that she was probably ill-prepared to handle. But I wonder who really is? I like Sarah Palin a lot. I don't think she's the salvation of the Republican Party (they may be irredeemable already), I don't think she's the next Ronald Reagan and I don't think she's the greatest political genius of all time. But there a lot of things to like: 1) She's committed to her Pro-Life stance and lives it. 2) She's not from w...