American Paul Johnson (NJ) beheaded in Saudi Arabia; Putin supports President Bush

A most disgusting thing happened today. An al-Qaida group beheaded American engineer Paul M. Johnson Jr. according to news reports today. This disgusting murder is not only cowardly beyond description, but it is also yet another call to civilized people everywhere to reject terrorism in all forms, and to support those who fight terrorism, such as our current President and Commander-in-Chief, George W. Bush. Supporting weak liberals like John Kerry will only encourage terrorists. Terrorists only understand one thing: Strength. President George W. Bush is clearly a strong leader, while John F. Kerry is clearly a weak-minded liberal who will take America back to the desperate days of the Carter Administration. Liberal policies have been proven to be incorrect, so why on earth would Americans want to elect another hardcore liberal? I certainly hope that the indoctrination centers...er...I mean Universities and Colleges of America have enough truth left in textbooks and classrooms to give younger Americans who cannot remember the misery of the late 70's an idea of what a Kerry Administration would do to American strength, confidence, and integrity. Our national prestige and integrity suffered enough under the last Democrat in the White House.

In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday his government warned Washington that Saddam Hussein's regime was preparing attacks in the United States and its interests abroad - an assertion that supports the Bush Administration's Iraq policy, despite official Russian disapproval. "After Sept. 11, 2001, and before the start of the military operation in Iraq, the Russian special services ... received information that officials from Saddam's regime were preparing terrorist attacks in the United States and outside it against the U.S. military and other interests," Putin said. He said Bush had personally thanked one of the leaders of Russia's intelligence agencies for the information but that he couldn't comment on how critical it was in the U.S. decision to invade Iraq.

Saddam "was a threat because he had terrorist connections - not only al-Qaida connections, but other connections to terrorist organizations," the President has said. Last week Vladmir Putin said he has no patience for those who criticize Bush on Iraq. "I don't pay attention to such publications," Putin said of media criticism of Bush at the end of the Group of Eight summit in the United States, according to the ITAR-Tass news agency. Putin said opponents who criticize Bush on Iraq "don't have any kind of moral right. ... They conducted exactly the same kind of policy in Yugoslavia."

Funny how all you need to do is to read the news and you'll see that President Bush always was correct, despite massive media protestations to the contrary...

Remember what the 2004 Presidential Election is about, fellow Americans!

Today I spoke to someone who actually thinks terrorists hate us because of President Bush, and that if Kerry is elected, peace and harmony will explode over humanity. What is it with you people!?!?

Let's review some of the basics about this Presidential Election coming up on November 2nd:

First of all, terrorists won't stop hating Americans just because a weak, waffling, dishonest man like John F. Kerry is in the White House (HEAVEN FORBID!!!). In fact, they will only be encouraged if a weakling like Kerry is elected, because he will stop fighting the War on Terrorism. Trying to pretend that President Bush is somehow responsible for the hatred that the 9/11 terrorists (not to mention the rest of al-quaeda) is not only dishonest and disingenuous, but it is downright dastardly.

Sadly, only small minds seem to want to get rid of President George W. Bush. Those of us who can think for ourselves, and do, appreciate the President's steady leadership in such perilous times.

As far as those who think Gore was the "real winner" in 2000, just remember that hundreds of thousands of (illegal) votes of homeless, illegal immigrants, and deceased registered voters were cast, but Al Gore still couldn't steal the election. I give him and the hardcore Democrat activists an "A" for effort, despite the fact that they deserve jail time.

Finally, it's about much more than the hatred of anti-Bush wackos. Not only do we need the President's steady leadership in times of change such as these, but the economic recovery depends on the President's Tax Cuts. Sure, the Bush Administration's policies have helped create 1.1 Million jobs this year, and sure, we are currently blessed with a lower unemployment rate than the average during the Clinton Administration, but we still have far to go until America has had a chance to economically heal from the following:

1) The 9/11 Attacks and their effect on our economy

2) The Clinton/Gore recession that began before President George W. Bush had even submitted his first budget (that was the first chance The President had to put policies in place that could affect economic growth)

3) The SARS epidemic, which affected the global economy

4) The wall street accounting scandals, with Global Crossing, Enron, Tyco, Anderson Consulting, and the rest causing severe damage to our economy, and finally

5) The dot-com bust, which started in May of 2000, but wasn't obvious to the general public until October 200o to March 2001, depending on how informed one was at the time.

And let's not forget that according to the non-partisan National Journal, John F. Kerry is the most liberal member of the Senate - more liberal than Hilary Clinton or Ted Kennedy.

Kerry's defense record is troubling. Kerry has voted against national defense every opportunity he has had. He voted against the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Patriot Missiles, B2 Bomber, the F-15, the F-16, the F-18, the Cruise Missile, Minuteman missiles, Apache Helicopters, Comanche Helicopters, and more.

If John F. Kerry had his way, our Military would be so weak that Osama Bin Laden's training camps in Afghanistan would probably still be running smoothly. John Kerry has repeatedly voted against weapons systems vital to the War on Terror throughout his Senate career.

Also, remember that John Kerry voted against funding our troops in Iraq...AFTER he voted to go to Iraq in October of 2002. Flip. According to The Union Leader, Kerry has "waffled" on historic education reforms he supported in 2001, but now opposes. Flop.

On the Economy, let's not forget that John Kerry supported a $.50/gallon gas tax, and during his career, has voted for gas tax increases ELEVEN TIMES.

Speaking of taxes, John F. Kerry has promised tax increases and spending programs during his first 100 days alone which will require $900 BILLION in new taxes, and that's just his first 100 days!

Overall, John Kerry has voted for higher taxes over 350 times during his career. He has opposed tax relief for married couples 22 times. Kerry even supported increasing taxes on Social Security Benefits! Talk about biting the hand that feeds you!

The Wall Street Journal has said that Kerry's Tax Plan "would mean increasing the tax burden again, which would likely KILL THE RECOVERY." (emphasis added)

In the final analysis, it appears that a vote for John F. Kerry is a vote against national defense, against the economy, and for indecisive, weak leadership for at least four years. Please, oh please, re-elect President George W. Bush.

"Shining City on a Hill" mourns Ronald Wilson Reagan

Ronald Wilson Reagan was the very best President of the 20th Century, in my humble opinion. And no, that isn't the emotion of the moment speaking. I have long felt this way, and with my most recent marathon of re-reading of all of his major speeches, viewing videos of interviews, and reading articles about his service, I have come to the conclusion that while FDR, Truman, and the other greats were unparalleled in their times, Ronald Reagan faced far more dire circumstances, and has earned the title of "The Greatest President of the 20th Century." From Mutually Assured Destruction to our global loss of respect, from our national loss of confidence to the Soviet military superiority and the Carter-induced economic meltdown, President Reagan arguably had more to overcome than any President this side of the Civil War. And he left America with the momentum we needed to become the world's only superpower, having increased our ability to aid the spread of freedom and lead the world by an order of magnitude.

We salute him, and while "Reagan belongs to the ages now," and "we preferred it when he belonged to us," let's remember that he is now in a far better place, for he is no longer burdened with a body that no longer served him as it once did. And he can now enjoy the fruits of his labors. He certainly has earned them. Goodbye, our dear child of the light. America will never forget you. May God Bless You, and may God Bless America.

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I am one American whose patriotism will no longer allow oneself to further delay serving one's fellow man. I see my great nation is at a crossroads, and I see that we have a series of crucial choices facing us now and in the years to come. This coming Presidential Election is the most important election in the history of the United States of America. We cannot afford to elect a dishonest liberal, who will undermine all the correct choices that our leader has made. While I personally believe that President Bush is imperfect, and while I disagree with many of his choices, his integrity, his moral clarity, and his commitment to many principles important to all honest Americans has convinced me that President George W. Bush must be re-elected this November 2nd.

Since I am a humble American, lacking in financial resources and power, my service to my fellow man shall at the time being be limited to the sharing of my opinions, and the reasoning behind them, with as many Americans as possible. Due to my financial situation, I cannot promise that my posts will be regular or as timely as those of PowerLine, but I can promise that my posts will be honest. I serve no special interests, I only serve my God.

I'm pretty tired and need some sleep so I'll post more soon. May God Continue to Bless America!