Aaron Warner
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Aaron Levi Warner II
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Props to Tim Tebow
I don't know how many of you have heard that Tim Tebow, the former standout QB for the Florida Gators, is doing an anti-abortion Super Bowl ad. This ad is slated to be aired by CBS, and is being done with the financial backing of Focus on the Family. I have not yet seen the ad (I don't think anyone has yet...) but I wanted to give some support to Mr. Tebow for such a bold move.
The outspoken man has already used his fame to promote the case for Christianity in numerous ways. For example, when he wore "John 3:16" in his black eye paint in the national championship game versus the Oklahoma Sooners, Google recorded over 90 millions searches for the passage. There are numerous sports articles, both in national and local newspapers, as well as magazines and websites that attest to the impact Tebow's outspoken faith has had on people. The man has been consistent with his faith in both good times and bad.
Until now, he has not done anything too controversial in the name of his faith. Now, he is taking on one of the most controversial subjects in America. People still are killing and dying over the issue. NOW, Feminist Majority, and Women's Media Center are all sounding the alarm at the "bias" being shown by CBS for allowing this ad to air.
Tebow is trying to begin a career in the NFL, where this high profile statement might not be well received by all owners. Additionally, this probably will not help him get any juicy endorsement deals any time soon. Tebow knows this, and is still going forward with his cause.
For this, Tim Tebow, I salute you.
The outspoken man has already used his fame to promote the case for Christianity in numerous ways. For example, when he wore "John 3:16" in his black eye paint in the national championship game versus the Oklahoma Sooners, Google recorded over 90 millions searches for the passage. There are numerous sports articles, both in national and local newspapers, as well as magazines and websites that attest to the impact Tebow's outspoken faith has had on people. The man has been consistent with his faith in both good times and bad.
Until now, he has not done anything too controversial in the name of his faith. Now, he is taking on one of the most controversial subjects in America. People still are killing and dying over the issue. NOW, Feminist Majority, and Women's Media Center are all sounding the alarm at the "bias" being shown by CBS for allowing this ad to air.
Tebow is trying to begin a career in the NFL, where this high profile statement might not be well received by all owners. Additionally, this probably will not help him get any juicy endorsement deals any time soon. Tebow knows this, and is still going forward with his cause.
For this, Tim Tebow, I salute you.
Friday, January 29, 2010
I am back!
Hey all.
It has been a very long time since I last blogged. However, I am so frustrated with how things are going nationally, I have to have a place to vent. Not doing so is decidedly unhealthy...
Anyways, today's post is going to address President Obama's ridiculous State of the Union address (and follow up)...
First of all, there is no way that President Obama can honestly believe that the reason Scott Brown won his Senate seat because the voters of Massachusetts were still mad at President Bush. The Commonwealth has a large number of independents, but Democrats outnumber Republicans 3:1, and a Republican has not held a Senate seat there for over 30 years. Additionally, Scott Brown ran almost solely on the idea that his seat would enable Republicans to defeat the current healthcare legislation. The people of the Commonwealth voted overwhelmingly against both healthcare and the Administration's RADICALLY leftist agenda.
A little background is necessary at this point. In President Clinton's early Presidency, he also tried to push a leftist agenda, including healthcare reform. The American people rejected this too, and handed the Democrat's sweeping losses in 1994. After this, President Clinton moved to the center, and governed effectively (ignoring his personal, umm, passions). History would teach us that President Obama should follow this pattern. Most analysts expected the State of the Union address to acknowledge this and move forward. They were all wrong.
President Obama gave the most insolent, arrogant, stubborn address I could have imagined. I will address a number of things that deserve attention.
He ignored the separation of powers twice. First, he drafted an executive order because he didn't like the way the Senate voted on an issue. Second, he called out the Supreme Court because he didn't agree with a ruling they recently handed down. These actions are unprecedented in a State of the Union address.
He announced a continued push for healthcare reform, despite the disapproval of the American people by wide margins. This move alone will likely cost him both the majorities he enjoys in Congress and his Presidency. He is convinced that the American people didn't like the legislation because he "didn't explain it well enough". No, they don't like it because the legislation makes the system we already have worse, not better.
He announced the intent to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" from the Armed Services, despite overwhelming opposition from those within the military. This is done solely to please the LGBT supporters he had during the election.
He continued to blame President Bush for the problems the country currently faces, even though he has been in office for a year now. It is time for him to stop playing the blame game and own up for his own political failures.
He blamed Republicans for saying "no" to everything. This is a lame argument, as the majorities he held until Scott Brown's election were enough to pass everything he wanted, even if every republican voted no every time. Blaming Republicans is a convenient, if not entirely truthful, ploy that should be exposed for what it is.
Lastly, he called for an end to lobbyist influence. While I do agree with this to an extent, he was lying to the American people about the extent of lobbyist influence within his Administration. For one, his administration is chalk full of lobbyists. For two, the DAY AFTER his speech, he invited a number of lobbyists into the white house for "private consultations" on upcoming policy. President Obama is a bold-faced LIAR.
I can't take this anymore.
It has been a very long time since I last blogged. However, I am so frustrated with how things are going nationally, I have to have a place to vent. Not doing so is decidedly unhealthy...
Anyways, today's post is going to address President Obama's ridiculous State of the Union address (and follow up)...
First of all, there is no way that President Obama can honestly believe that the reason Scott Brown won his Senate seat because the voters of Massachusetts were still mad at President Bush. The Commonwealth has a large number of independents, but Democrats outnumber Republicans 3:1, and a Republican has not held a Senate seat there for over 30 years. Additionally, Scott Brown ran almost solely on the idea that his seat would enable Republicans to defeat the current healthcare legislation. The people of the Commonwealth voted overwhelmingly against both healthcare and the Administration's RADICALLY leftist agenda.
A little background is necessary at this point. In President Clinton's early Presidency, he also tried to push a leftist agenda, including healthcare reform. The American people rejected this too, and handed the Democrat's sweeping losses in 1994. After this, President Clinton moved to the center, and governed effectively (ignoring his personal, umm, passions). History would teach us that President Obama should follow this pattern. Most analysts expected the State of the Union address to acknowledge this and move forward. They were all wrong.
President Obama gave the most insolent, arrogant, stubborn address I could have imagined. I will address a number of things that deserve attention.
He ignored the separation of powers twice. First, he drafted an executive order because he didn't like the way the Senate voted on an issue. Second, he called out the Supreme Court because he didn't agree with a ruling they recently handed down. These actions are unprecedented in a State of the Union address.
He announced a continued push for healthcare reform, despite the disapproval of the American people by wide margins. This move alone will likely cost him both the majorities he enjoys in Congress and his Presidency. He is convinced that the American people didn't like the legislation because he "didn't explain it well enough". No, they don't like it because the legislation makes the system we already have worse, not better.
He announced the intent to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" from the Armed Services, despite overwhelming opposition from those within the military. This is done solely to please the LGBT supporters he had during the election.
He continued to blame President Bush for the problems the country currently faces, even though he has been in office for a year now. It is time for him to stop playing the blame game and own up for his own political failures.
He blamed Republicans for saying "no" to everything. This is a lame argument, as the majorities he held until Scott Brown's election were enough to pass everything he wanted, even if every republican voted no every time. Blaming Republicans is a convenient, if not entirely truthful, ploy that should be exposed for what it is.
Lastly, he called for an end to lobbyist influence. While I do agree with this to an extent, he was lying to the American people about the extent of lobbyist influence within his Administration. For one, his administration is chalk full of lobbyists. For two, the DAY AFTER his speech, he invited a number of lobbyists into the white house for "private consultations" on upcoming policy. President Obama is a bold-faced LIAR.
I can't take this anymore.
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