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Just got my first Townhall Magazine!

Posted by Jim Knowlton on Friday, August 29, 2008 5:27:28 PM
I picked up a copy of Townhall Magazine at Barnes & Noble (surprised and impressed that they dare to carry it here in the People's Republic of Portland).  I really like it!  It looks cool.  Right now I'm reading an article about the courts...about how Scalia and others are stopping activist judges.  Well done, Townhall!
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Sarah Palin

Posted by Jim Knowlton on Friday, August 29, 2008 4:13:56 PM
Well, McCain has shocked the world.  Well-done as far as the management of the media sheep (they're so easily manipulated!). 
 
Here's my thoughts on Palin:
 
  1. She would seem to be a solid conservative, so that's a good thing.  Definitely better than Lieber-ridge.
  2. I saw her speech today...I know some conservatives were thrilled, but I think to be honest that they're looking through Conservative-colored glasses.  She did okay, she got through it, but if I were an independent voter I'd think she seemed a little unsettled and nervous.  Hopefully as time goes on she'll get a little more polished.  As for right now, she doesn't look completely ready.
  3. Does anyone really know her?  McCain did not give off a vibe of knowing her very well personally.  Several analysts on TV, when asked if they'd actually ever even met her, had to say no (which tended to pour cold water on their resounding endorsements).

I hope this doesn't sound like I don't like her...from what I know, she seems great.  But I think she's a HUGE risk...and it could blow up.  So I guess I'm both excited and worried.

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Obama and Tire Inflation - A Reality Check

Posted by Jim Knowlton on Friday, August 15, 2008 1:08:54 PM
Michael Medved recently suggested Barack Obama was advocating a government program in relation to tire inflation. Here's the truth:

He was asked by someone in a question-and-answer "what can we do as citizens" about energy costs. So he talked about inflating your tire properly as one thing a citizen can do. His reasonable response has been completely distorted.

By the way, I'm a McCain supporter. I just like the idea of the truth being told.

Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.
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McCain's Tecnology Plan

Posted by Jim Knowlton on Thursday, August 14, 2008 12:00:00 AM
John McCain plans to unveil his technology plan today on his website.  Here is a preview I found from the Wall Street Journal. 
 
One particular tidbit I noticed (ok, yes, because as a computer geek I stand to benefit) is a proposed 10% tax credit for research and development employees, as an incentive for employers to hire Americans.  The goal of the plan is not some esoteric feel-good mush, but to create "good, high-paying, innovation-oriented 21st-century jobs" according to McCain spokesman Taylor Griffin.
 
Bravo...McCain should push this plan...information workers are a backbone of today's economy.  Many of them tend Democratic, but are very much persuadable.
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"This is not 1968' - my take

Posted by Jim Knowlton on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Hugh Hewitt today wrote about Secretary of State Rice's comments on the Georgia affair:

This is not 1968 and the invasion of Czechoslovakia where Russia can threaten its neighbors, occupy a capitol, overthrow a government and get away with it. Things have changed.

My take:
I agree with Hugh... Rice's statement is the right one. I also agree with Frank Gaffney when he said on the show today that Russia wouldn't have done this unless they thought all they would get from Washington is idle words.

I think kicking them out of the G8 is the right step, and it should be done now.
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Sounding more and more like Pawlenty

Posted by Jim Knowlton on Friday, August 08, 2008 12:04:43 PM
It strikes me that it looks more and more like it is going to be Pawlenty for VP.  Here's why:
  • McCain's ad touting his ability to work with Democrats, and their praise of him (distancing himself from hard-line conservatives)
  • Pawlenty's comments about "Sam's Club Republicans"...seems to me to be an appeal to Reagan Democrats
  • McCain likes him...a lot.

So, if it is Pawlenty, what do you all think?  I'm kind of lukewarm...don't hate him, but could be better.

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