Presidential Debate #3

Last night featured the third, and final, debate between Senator McCain and Senator Obama. It was clear to me that Mr. McCain was on the offensive throughout the ninety minutes, while Mr. Obama desired nothing more than to jump on his jet and fly out of a state that he will win at approximately 7:02 am, November 4.

And the champion of the debate? An Ohio plumber, Joe W, whose comments were made famous a few days ago when he asked Obama to confirm that the Democratic nominee's tax plan would hurt him, a small business owner. And as Senator McCain stated, "Joe, you're rich," Obama unsuccessfully attempted to explain away proposals that would heavily tax Joe and mandate that he acquire the "right" kind of health care for all of his employees. Mr. Obama didn't even try to make light of his earlier comments to Joe that he would "spread the wealth around." That statement could not be repudiated because Obama believes it with all of his heart!

I expect that the Democratic consultants cringed when major news networks picked up on the "spread the wealth" line. So far, Senator Obama has done an exceptional job as portraying himself as new, fresh, and someone with great ideas... that he'll uncover during his inauguration speech.

I'm sure that Obama handlers also had their stomachs churning when instead of refuting the "wealth" line that Senator McCain introduced, Obama retorted with, "well, I wouldn't mind paying more."

I mind paying more in taxes! I love my fellow man - no matter what condition he's in; no matter what race he is apart of; no matter how rich he is. However, I'm not going to work my rear end off to achieve the goal of observing everyone "behind me" (as Obama also stated) receive the fruits of my labor. In fact, if that happens, I'm going to stop working. I'm going to sit down, watch football, eat my pizza, and expect that Senator Government will take care of me. And while other people are paying for my house, my food, my credit debt, I'll also have them pay for my children's college education so that they can experience a great time. And then I'll teach my offspring how they, themselves, can benefit from the system.

For a nation already in trillions of dollars in debt, how much more of this spending can we take? How long before the number of taxpayers decreases because they realize that they can have a relaxing lifestyle without the hard labor supposed to follow it?

Barrack Obama is fooling you, the so-called "average, American voter." He voted for tax increases 90+ times (and that's just through half of one six-year term). He will not give tax cuts to the average, middle-class individual; he will raise them. He will permanently damage small businesses - their owners will either take their goods and services to a friendlier country or join the millions lined up to receive free housing, food, and health care. Anything else he tells you is a lie. There is nothing in his record that proves that he shares the same conservative values of liberty and justice for all, tax cuts, and responsibility.

On the contrary, Mr. Obama has repeatedly sided with the leaders of his own party on just about everything, and we know what they Democratic party believes in.

What is the matter with the electorate? Do they really believe that President Bush cloned John McCain? I'm sure that Mr. McCain could put that out of everyone's mind by showing the people his birth certificate. John McCain is not President Bush. He stands alone in many areas - much like Governor Sarah Palin. Members of the GOP dislike him, and once upon a time, even if they refuse to admit it now, the Democrats loved him.

I do not agree with Senator McCain on every issues, but I have come to realize that there will never be that perfect candidate. Even Ronald Reagan held positions which I disagreed with. There is no one who holds to EVERYTHING you believe. It is up to the American people to decide on what matters most to them and which candidate can do their bidding. President Roosevelt once stated, "I have no expectations of making a hit every time I come to bat. What I seek is the highest common possible average." In the end, it's not about the lesser of two evils; it's about the man who is worth your vote for President of the United States of America.

McCain is touting this new government buy-up of a number of homes. I vehemently oppose that plan. How can he say that health care is a responsibility of people, and home buying isn't? He did say last night that the funds for this proposed package would be drawn from the recently passed bailout package, so hopefully he won't take anymore of my hard-earned dollars.

McCain has earned my vote because I know he'll give me a tax cut. I know he'll take a hatchet to the federal budget. I know he'll eliminate earmarks. I know he'll be an attentive, knowledgeable, and competent Commander in Chief. I know that he has the experience to reach across the aisle and achieve "the highest possible batting average" in accomplishing what he sets out to do. I know that he will appoint Supreme Court justices who will strictly observe to spirit of the Constitution - not in today's world, but the spirit penned by our founding fathers.

McCain proved again last night that he was the man for the job. All's he had to say was that he opposed "spreading the wealth around."