John McCain’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention
No one has ever described John McCain as someone who is easily defined and he proved that with his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. Speaking from a simple podium, he told some of his story and laid out the plans for his Presidency.
Of course, you would expect him to mention the fight he has against earmark spending and that he did. He fully plans to veto the first bill Congress sends him with wasteful spending and he said he would make them famous. He also mentioned the billions of dollars we send to countries that do not particularly like us, saying that we should keep that money at home. It’s not a topic we hear a lot about in today’s politics, but I am glad McCain brought it up.
During the speech, he also drew contrasts between himself and Barack Obama. While he spoke about the Democratic nominee with respect, he did point out the differences they had on policy. He mentioned making the tax cuts permanent and how Obama wanted to raise taxes, not lower them.
First and foremost, John McCain is an American and while you may or may not agree with him on policy issues, you have to agree that he loves this country and will do everything in his power to keep us safe. I realize he is not the best public speaker in the world, especially compared to someone like Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson, and if last night’s speech was any example, Sarah Palin. He has a completely different style that leaves me the impression that he is more comfortable talking to someone face to face, one on one. However, it seemed to me he just kept getting stronger as the speech went on.
At the last of the speech, he brought something back up that he had already mentioned and that was how he would fight for our country and it’s citizens. He invited us all to stand up and fight with him, taking Washington and our government back and making it work for us, not against us. The crowd began to cheer and gave him a standing ovation as he finished it up.
I realize many of you may not agree with my choice to support John McCain, but after his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate and after his speech tonight, I have no second thoughts. You and I will certainly not agree with every policy decision he makes, but it is clear that he loves his country. Agree or disagree, John McCain will do his best to serve his country and to keep us all safe. Given the choices we will have in November, I will have no qualms about casting my vote for John McCain. The alternative is unthinkable.
That’s my take!
Larry
I feel the same way. I felt proud of being an American. He is a good man who has dedicated his whole life to his country. We don’t have another candidate who can say that.
Larry, I believe Senator McCain is a far better choice than the alternative in so many ways. Honestly, he gave a better speech than I imagined he would. Some of the issues he has addressed in the past have made me shutter, but I still believe he will do everything in his power to help the American people.
I also believe he made a good choice in Governor Palin. IMHO, she has qualities our country needs in order to be effective.
Hi Larry -
Well, you know I am not a big supporter of McCain but his choice of Palin spoke volumes to me. Enough to move me to put my support behind him.
I agree with you. I may not agree with a lot of things he does but you can’t say this man does not love America.
I don’t think the same can be said of Obama.
BTW – I like the new look and feel. Very nice!
Don’t you love the 3 column style!
P.S. Thanks for standing by me while I got moved and got my blog back up and running. Moving is soooo stressful!
Thanks for the comments, Dominique. I do love the three column style because it gives me room for more content. I am still trying to find a good picture for the header, one that will make it look more professional. Do you have any ideas on that?
As a matter of fact, I do. Here is a website with free headers and they have a great assortment to choose from. I used them before I designed my own that is on my blog now. Here is it.
http://www.freewebpageheaders.com/gallery/
Hope you find something you like!
BTW – if you want to take a photo like I did and create your own header, here is another website that gives you the tools to do that.
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Wow, Larry. I just noticed your new blog layout, and do like it. “Digg” is a great choice.
Senator McCain’s choice of Governor Palin seems like a good one, and my hope is that the McCain/Palin ticket can make it through all the mud slung at them. Unjust mud, bitter mud, ugly mud.
Ron,
Yes, I hope McCain/Palin can get through all of the mud that is being thrown their way.
As for my new layout, did you notice the header I had yesterday, the one with the crystal ball on top of a newspaper? Which one do you think looks better?
I was a Hillary supporter and John McCain @ Sara Palin will not get our votes as their views on war, defict, woman rights, TAX CUTS FOR WEALTHY which they want to keep. John McCain Voted against most of tthese including help for veterens. Hillary was right NO McCain/Palin. Tony
I really like the coffee cup and newspaper.
@ Tony: Wars are sometimes necessary in order to maintain our own safety. There have been Democratic presidents who brought our country into wars. Were those wars okay, or do you subscribe to the notion only wars Republican presidents begin are faulty?
You are right, Senator Clinton is no McCain/Palin. The New York senator is more like Senator Obama. IMHO, they both lean toward too many socialist ideas.
OBAMA = BETRAYAL
Obama supporters are foolish to think that he will never betray them.
Obama was a close friend of Pastor Wright for TWENTY YEARS.
Obama threw Wright under the bus for personal ambition.
McCain would not betray his country even after 5 years of torture.
You can put lipstick on a traitor, but he’s still a traitor.