VOTE & ELECT A LEADER- CHANGE THE FACE OF POLITICS IN AMERICA

VOTE FOR PRESIDENT: THE 2008 PRIMARY

HILLARY OR BARACK -CAST YOUR VOTE- McCAIN or ROMNEY

WE HAVE A RACE, And you will make the decision. The time for super sizing your vote is coming near. Super Tuesdays are upon us and everyone is making there pitch. Barack has scored a key endorsement from them unions in Nevada. Meanwhile, Hillary has momentum after winning in New Hampshire. John McCain has new life and Romney hopes silver will turn gold. We even hear that Bloomberg is getting that old itch again, her denies it. Well, what are the chances that America gets the leader we all want to make America, that place people dream of.

Will Barack's health care package give coverage to all Americans. Will Hillary secure the homes of middle class Americans caught in the Wall street home loan fiasco. Will McCain secure the borders and make the land free, at home and aboard. Will Romney employ every citizen who seeks gainful employment. WE dream of an America that reminds us of the good ole days, except for, the inequality, discrimination, segregation, distrust, and partisan politics. You know how we thought it was.

Today, we are looking for an America that fits the true billing, fair and honest, and respected by all. Hope is in the offing for this change, and the candidates are all talking change. Some have changed their positions and others have just found some. There are candidates such as Ron Paul defending themselves from charges of racism (stemming from his newsletter) that had hateful articles about African Americans. And others defending there religious beliefs, like Romney (many believing aspects of the Mormon faith being controversial).

Americans are looking closely at the candidates during this election. People feel as though this election is very important and the choices made will be crucial. The choices are indeed very interesting and will provide us with a candidate that will have to take a stance that will, not only lead America; But, will shape the global politics into the upcoming decade. What does the future hold, war or peace? Will there be a politic of distrust and antagonisms or will the world strike a peaceful accord.

The choice will be up to us. We have a lot on the line this time, and America will have to live good or bad with its choices. The time for contemplation is upon us and we cannot afford to, just roll the dice. Well, the exception being Nevada. However, with recent events in the state, Nevada may know more than most, how important a strong leader will be needed, should calamity strike, and government assistance is needed. Yes, even in Nevada, we believe nothing will be taking for chance, we just don't know who will be beating the odds.

Brads Beat Blog: Presidential Election 2008
A Political Perspective on Americas Future

The future on American politics changed in Iowa, with Sen. Barack Obamas win in the states political caucus. The turnout of America’s youth sent a signal that a change in the political landscape may be afoot. We saw a record turnout in Iowa voters. We saw a “red” state vote democratic. We saw women voters defying pundit’s predictions, and white voters choosing to support the only African American candidate in the Presidential campaign this season, with a real chance of being elected.

The Audacity of Hope! We seem to be tired of the some old business as usual in American politics. There is a new message in the air. No more lock step party politics. We want people who will do what we want them to do. The country has seemed to be this collection of cookie cut outs until Iowa 2008. We have the hope that people are voting their beliefs. Its seems most polls would predict this outcome.

Americans want us out of Iraq. They want a country that provides health care. They want their children educated. They want a country that cares about the environment. We want a government accountable to the people and the ideals we care about. This is something most candidates seem to express concern about, as the presidential race speeds into high gear.

The republican winner in Iowa Gov. Mike Hucklebee has stated on several occasions that people are tired of feeling as though, they are being ruled by a King instead of being lead by a servant. This sediment is popular in our culture presently. Gov. Hucklebee says the country seems to do something to us, before it does something for us. Most Americans expect our leaders to be working for us and not beholding to any special interests. We are truly looking for an outsider.

The American base is changing its political roots, from democrats and republicans; and seems to be more independent in their thinking. On many occasions it seems to be hard to tell them apart anyway. The country seems to have their eyes on everybody and the candidate who brings the perspectives and ideals that promote ‘ALL’ of America’s interest most likely will prevail. The most unique paradigm in this equation is that there are no predispositions in what shape, race, gender or fashion that this candidate will emerge from.

The country is making progress in a big way! If Iowa is a snapshot of the current political currents in the nation presently. The politics of old simply will not do. People want a new vision for America! that still needs to be clearly defined by the people and the candidates. Our hopes seem to be high. Let us now find the way to make this great eagle rise into the stratosphere that most of us see America as being. The leaders of humanitarian giving. Caring for the world and the people in it. Respected by our neighbors and respectful to our creator.
The race for next president of America is said to be the most important election in a generation. It may be. Many people believe if we don’t fix the environmental problems we now face, that the effects of global warming will be irreversible. It is thought that if we don’t alleviate the debt ordinary Americans face, that an economic collapse is emanate. There is a health care crisis. There is a need to develop and educate the next generation of scientist, doctors and engineers. The future is upon us. We need to make the most of our opportunities today.



BLOG TALK

The President and the House of Congress will America be on track. It seems like things did not change too much after the last election. Americans elected the Democratic Congress with an agenda to end the war in Iraq. The Democrats have yet to succeed in producing much change in the president’s war strategy. They have indicated that it is due to the Republicans in the Senate in which that have a slight majority. If the results are different in the next election that hope to have more support to pass legislation to promote their agenda.

The hope is that all parties can coalesce around a policy that comports with the desire of America’s electorate. The country has found its way into a dilemma that all parties seem to have qualms with. The rationale for us being there has changed on numerous occasions and the end seems far from some time that’s expeditious. The countries resources could surely be spent in a more productive effort. The time for cooperation and mutual determinations has passed us by.

The next president and both houses of congress need to be on the same page after this election. It seems like so much is at stake and need to be accomplished, during the next few years. The president and the house should not arrive at the type of gridlock, which prevents the effective and efficient development of policies, which America is in desperate need of.


IN SERVICE TO A KING

The month of January is a time when many of us remember a great American leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It seems fitting to take this moment to give praise and honor to such a courage and inspirational man. On the heels of the historic win that Sen. Obama had in Iowa, it is not without a struggle that we achieve the dream of mutual respect and cooperation. The assassins shot that took a great leader from us 40 years ago this week, did not take away the dream that was realized by Sen. Obama days earlier. The only African American candidate competing in the democratic primary/ caucus in Iowa won. With the state’s population being 93% white most people were unsure if a black man could actually win in a state with such a small minority electorate. The answer was something Dr. King’s protege the Rev. Jesse Jackson must have said when he heard of the election results. “KEEP HOPE ALIVE”

I believe it should be our goal, in service to the great legacy that Dr. King left behind; that we keep his ideals and vision for a free and just America alive. We should not become complacent in our commitment for standards and equality that we want for ourselves and that of our children. We must always remember his vision of equality and that we are yet to achieve it as a society. We must realize that it is not only questionable, if America is ready to elect a black man; many are unsure if we Americans will elect a white women.

Dr. King had the hope that our strengths would be our diversity. It was not just a dream, but a vision of love that would overcome the darkness of hate and discrimination. Our ideals and our humanity must super cede those who would do us harm. It is by our example, which the world will learn. If we can demonstrate freedom and equality here, how could we be planting the seeds of enduring freedom around this world?

Let us keep our hopes and our dreams alive. We must remember to keep a heart and to remember the struggles that people, have endured to gain acceptance and equality. The road ahead is still rough and laden with uncharted twist and turns. However, it is with much thanks and gladness that we had, the great Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, to pave the way, and make straight the path, that gives the dreamers a vision of what this world could truly be, if we give peace and love a chance.


THE POETS CORNER

I thought I might lose my soul if I said nothing; I have always been a fighter and have stood my ground.
There have been so many messages in my mind, to stop battling every injustice, you have so many responsibilities you must meet; but still my heart pounds.

They question my resolve and are unsure of my actions,
The hell with them, they will not take my passion.

I love my struggle, and the wisdom of my creator, Imagine if it was all so easy?
What would I have learned?
How could my passions burn!

I love my spiritual position, when the enemies attack, I expand my wings, and I climb beyond their reach, under the Mornings Glorious Star,
They are waiting for me’ I heard “There You Are”

They whispered rise a little higher, And fly within there sight, I want them to see your wings, In the Glory of Our Light.
Brad




CLUB NEW YORK

The New York Knicks, I still love them. Make some shots though, and fans don’t blame Isaiah, he has not missed a shot this season. I missed taking my son to our first basketball game together, last year when I got sick. I had tickets to see the Dallas Maverick’s game, so my wife took him instead. The Knicks lost but they enjoyed their first game together.

I have since recovered and was able to take him to the game a couple of days ago against the Sacramento Kings. They lost but I enjoyed my night with my son, we really bonded. I prayed that we would have that time together. I believe you had other stories, just like this in Madison Square Garden that night. Thanks New York Knicks, for making the game do what it do. Now, make some more shots!

New York Giants- Good luck Sunday

That’s sports!

POETS CORNER

The time has come for remembrance, respect and honor. A king was born and a hope was seen. It was more of a vision, a message and dream.

The day of change and renewed spirits are heard from across the land; We need a purpose and a vision to keep us walking hand in hand'

life's journey a step a choice, a trust; It was more women like Ms. Parks and Movements on a bus; Oh, how we miss them now, leaders of worlds;

An example for freedom and from which a new wind twirls, Across the land a new wind is felt. As emotions are shown and old criticisms melt.

Alas, Alas I hear the sparrow sing, its reminds me of Jazz, But with that New Jack Swing; He may unite the country and most of the earth, Let us treasure the day of his coming birth..............

Brad

A PEACEFUL THOUGHT

LET US MEND SOME FENCES. AND GIVE OUR HUMANITY A CHANCE. TRY TO WALK A MILE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOE. WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE. DO YOU WANT SOMEONE TO CONSIDER YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES? WE MUST BE WILLING TO DO THE SAME. PEACE