Archive for April 14th, 2008
Michael Yon has requested a bit of assistance
April 14th, 2008
Michael Yon has requested help getting the word out on his new book Moment Of Truth In Iraq.
To get the message out, please help me get Moment of Truth in Iraq stocked in bookstores, and especially in free libraries and military exchanges.
Here’s how: Please click on “Handout for Bookstores and Libraries†below. This will open a printable one-page handout that can be given to any local bookstore manager, librarian, or military exchange. (Or all three if you can.)
The handout will tell bookstores and libraries everything they need to order Moment of Truth in Iraq. But what will really motivate retailers and librarians is you, the reader, a member of their community, requesting the book.
Having completed my read of Michael’s book I can only say that those who desire a true account of many aspects of the Iraq war might want to do the same.
As of yesterday, Moment Of Truth In Iraq was ranked #1 at Amazon in the military category. Not bad for a book which has not yet been shipped other than advance, signed copies.
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X for President
April 14th, 2008
Aspiring to be President of the United States is X.
X has accepted no funds either from special interest groups, major corporations or lobbyists. He/She sells their character and ideas to the public, they do not purchase the office.
X is a man/woman who has lived a simple, honest, “regular” life. Perhaps he/she has worked the land for a living, or one who began at the bottom rung of their respective profession only to make considerable gains due to hard work and loyalty.
X has faced true adversity in their lives at some point which provides a better understanding of those they wish to represent.
X understands that government will never and cannot be all things to all people. He/she encourages community participation in the betterment of its citizens.
The Constitution is paramount to this individual. All freedoms guaranteed by this sacred document are kept at arms length both when campaigning and once elected.
His/her campaign will be restricted to only issues of importance to the electorate. No attacks on the opponent of X will be levied.
A platform which includes all perspective programs and policies (foreign and domestic) will be presented at the time of nomination with the understanding that it may be adapted to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.
X knows that Americans will be holding him/her fully accountable for that which is promised. He/she understands that Congress holds the hammer on most programs/policies hence is cautious when making said vows.
X understands the Presidency is not a birthright nor an entitlement but an office to be obtained through humility, dignity and decency.
Given most presidents “learn the ropes” once occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, X understands the importance of surrounding themselves with competent, honest advisers.
X grasps the enormity of being Commander in Chief. He/she has a profound respect of those under his/her command. The military will never be used as a political pawn by X.
X would be a person which any citizen would love to invite into their home for an evening of conversation.
At our inception there were men who attained many of the qualities above. Those on the ballot today may possess a few. Unfortunately, money and power began to corrupt the office and the departure of “down home” qualities once looked upon as favorable by voters are becoming a thing of the past.
Finger pointing, prejudices, false promises, boatloads of money and soundbites have become the flavor of campaigns.
Telling a little white lie is acceptable to some as long as a candidate admits they misspoke.
I don’t know what direction the country will decide to take in November. Come January 2009 we will have elected a United States Senator with ties to major corporations, lobbyists, special interests and little (in my opinion) understanding of many they wish to lead.
One thing is for certain. Among our choices this November there is no Mr./Mrs. X.
