Redman in a Blue State

SOTU January 27th 9pm Eastern

I think I agree with Michelle Malkin, the Republicans should have Scott Brown deliver the response. Win or lose, he has made quite the impression and, in her words, "given a voice to a rising tide of anger, frustration and disgust with business as usual in corruption-infested Washington."

Either him or Doug Hoffman.

Unemployment Map

Rather disturbing when you see it represented like this, but it sure hits home as the map changes over a period of time to represent the increasing unemployment levels. Check it out. 

What?? Citizens Don't Want Higher Taxes?

The folks in the House and Senate, that claim to represent the citizens of Oregon, went to work this past June and approved a tax hike over the next two years. The bills, 2649 and  3405, would have raised $733 million to help them balance their 2009-2011 budget. 

That all ended a couple weeks ago when the signature gatherers brought in well over 125,000 signature for EACH measure, giving both measures their rightful place on the ballot in January of 2010. 

These two measures were the wrong move at the wrong time, what with unemployment in double digits, and well documented irritation from the public over just how inept our elected officials truly are when it comes to representing US! 

The public servants (cough cough), typically out of touch (if you don't believe that then you missed the part about the $733 million tax increase), rationalized it by saying it wouldn't amount to that much from each taxpayer affected.  Rep. Chris Edwards, from Eugene, was one shining example by saying the increases were akin to "a couple of videos and late fees and a quick trip to KFC." 

Well maybe so, but don't you think we deserve the right to decide if that is what we want to do with OUR money? Especially when you are talking about roughly 700 million dollars of our money? The citizens of Oregon seem to think so, and if you don't believe that, reread the 2nd paragraph.

MSNBC's Chris Matthews shows true colors

So Chris Matthews, long suspected partisan hack on MSNBC, finally admits what we knew all along. He is no journalist, he's an embarassment, emphasis on the "ass".

The Onion does it again! Hilarious

Hilarious is the only way to put this from The Onion.

Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are

John Boehner, you cant be serious can you?

I've signed up for email alerts from Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and got one tonight.

The first paragraph says:

While the 2008 election turned out to be every bit as tough as Republicans thought it would be, some of our opponents think we're going to surrender. They think we're going to raise the white flag and suggest that our principles of freedom, responsibility, and smaller government no longer speak to the hopes and dreams of American families.

Are you serious? Principles of smaller government? Didn't you vote FOR the bailout bill? Why in the world would I believe that you are deserving of leadership when your actions don't follow the principles you have just outlined?

Pardon me if I don't buy it.

George Bush is a quality individual, and a class act.

Yea, I know, all you haters have at it, I'll wait until you are done.....

cue Jeopardy theme....

Ok, thanks , I'll continue...I'm not sure if anyone heard his speech the day after the election, but he is a class act when it comes to dealing with people. He was very gracious and welcoming to our President-elect, inviting Barry and his family to the White House to have some private time with the President and First Lady, to help ease the transition into the office next year. Bush has also had a transition team together for months now, to also ease the changing of the guard.

Of course, when Bush took office from Clinton, he had no such welcoming. It was more of a "here's the keys, see ya later!".

I've also heard stories about how Bush treats people. Not just Heads of State, but regular folk like you and me. He treats them with respect.

Always has from what I've read. Makes sure he thanks them for any services they provided, individually. It is uncommon for most people that I've seen or dealt with to take the time to do the small things like say "thank you" to others because they are "busy". Busier than the President of the United States? I think not.

I haven't always agreed on what he has done, but it hasn't diminished any respect I have for the man.

Class act.

Ok so predicting elections is not my strong suit, so sue me!

Ok ok, so I was wrong in my pre-election day prediction.

So sue me.

Wait.

Don't sue me, I don't have the money. But I may have soon because pretty soon Obama is going to spread some of the wealth around, or so he's said anyway.

But I digress...

I did think that McCain might pull this one out, hoped he would, but in the end he couldn't overcome the juggernaut known as the Obama Campaign.

I think it happened because in the end, McCain wasn't different enough.

He certainly wasn't a conservative, he showed that throughout his years by defying conservative principals.
He was lockstep with the liberals in supporting cap and trade for one, and for another it was his ill conceived McCain-Feingold fiasco. Amnesty for illegal aliens. He was against drilling before he was for it. There are several more examples but I think you get the picture. He was perfect example of a RINO, "Republican In Name Only".

So I was wrong, Obama was elected and that is that. But it's not all bad, for one we have elected the first black person to the highest office in the land, despite that fact that he picked an ass like Biden to be his Vice President. That is an accomplishment in and of itself!

It is amazing that we were able to elect a black man to the highest office in the land. I just wish he wasn't a Socialist at heart and a sympathizer of terrorists.

But I'm going to put all that aside as well as the questions about his true birth country (still waiting on that birth certificate Barry!) and support the person that is about to take over the reigns of the country I love. How can I do anything different? I respect the office of President of the United States of America and all it stands for and I pray that he does not do it disservice. I know a lot of people are ready to see it happen but I am not. I don't want him to fail in keeping this country the greatest place on Earth (sorry Disneyland, love you but come on!).

It is now time to prove himself to the world but more importantly, to the citizens of the United States of America. He is about to take the reigns and work with a Democratic majority in Congress to take this Country on a journey I hope will be one of much success.

However, if he doesn't, if they don't, they have no one to blame but themselves. And we will be watching and waiting, hoping for the best. I am not holding my breath however, since he ran a campaign on hope and by portraying this country in such a negative light. Personally, I've had a pretty good 8 years under Bush. Yes there have been mistakes in handling the war, they were corrected and we have had success. Bitterness from the left though has been consistent and has spread, people never really took the time to research besides reading what the MSM told them to believe.

Cautiously optimistic , guarded in my hope, waiting for the change, but never faltering in my pride for our Country regardless of the past (unlike our future First Lady).

Interesting viewpoint, is this 1992?

Read an interesting article over at Red State, taking stock on how this race compares to what happened in 1992.

Give it a read, puts things in perspective.

Could the conservative base make a comback like we did in 1994?

Only time will tell. One thing is for sure, that will be my kind of change to hope for!

Results from Oregon...

From Oregon, with 40% of the precincts reporting in, based on KPTV website results:

U.S. President Oregon, Barack Obama (D) declared winner over John McCain (R), 54% to 42% of votes cast

U.S. Representative Oregon 2nd District, Greg Walden (R) declared winner, has 69% of votes cast

U.S. Representative Oregon 3rd District, Earl Blumenauer (D) declared winner, has 76% of votes cast

U.S. Representative Oregon 4th District, Peter DeFazio (D) declared winner, has 82% of votes cast

U.S. Representative Oregon 5th District, Kurt Schrader (D) declared winner, has 58% of votes cast


Secretary of State Oregon,  Kate Brown (D) declared winner with 51% over Rick Dancer (R) 46%

State Treasurer Oregon, Ben Westlund (D) declared winner with 51% over Allen Alley (R) 46%

Attorney General Oregon, John Kroger (D) declared winner, has 74% of votes cast

In the US Senate race, Jeff Merkley (D) being called winner, 48% of votes cast to Gordon Smith (R) 47%

Ballot measures that have been declared:

54 - Yes with 71% of votes cast
55 - Yes with 77% of votes cast
56 - Yes with 55% of votes cast
57 - Yes with 61% of votes cast
58 - No with 54% of votes cast
59 - No with 63% of votes cast
60 - No with 60% of votes cast
63 - No with 63% of votes cast
65 - No with 65% of votes cast

Ballot measures that have not been declared:
61 - Yes 51%, No 49%
62 - No 59%, Yes 41%
64 - Yes 51%, No 49%


So there you have it, news from Oregon as of 10:34pm.