Real-Life CEOs Speak - Breaking News Wed Jan 16, 08

This is truly a landmark election! Real business leaders from Arkansas have spoken - and their message to the American People is that the slander & spin campaigns against Huckabee & questioning his conservative economic economic policies is just well, "shallow rhetoric" (a.k.a. hogwash)!


News Release: Arkansas Businessmen Release Statement Supporting Former Governor and Presidential Candidate, Mike Huckabee

January 16, 2008

Columbia, SC - Today, the following businessmen from Arkansas released a statement in support of former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee: Scott T. Ford, President and CEO, Alltel Corporation; Warren A. Stephens, President and CEO, Stephens Inc.; Madison Murphy, Former Chairman, Murphy Oil Corporation; John Tyson, Chairman of the Board, Tyson Foods, Inc; and French Hill, Chairman and CEO, Delta Trust and Banking Corporation:

"We are a traditionally bi-partisan group of executives of several of the largest corporations headquartered in the State of Arkansas, each with considerable exposure to the Administration of Governor Mike Huckabee. Of late, Governor Huckabee has attracted what we believe to be unwarranted criticism regarding his business record."

"Our experience with Governor Huckabee indicates that he not only values greatly the freedoms of religion and liberty, but of the free market as well. He is an atypical leader who garnered the respect of not only the professional business community but of the working men and women across our State as well."

"When he became our Governor, he inherited our long sub-standard education system, infrastructure, and regulatory climate. Under his leadership, we were able to grow our businesses, increase our employment, reduce our litigation exposure and enjoy, along with all of our fellow Arkansans, a healthier economy, improved schools, updated highways, and new healthcare delivery facilities."

"In our support of Governor Huckabee's truly conservative, small government business outlook and his pragmatic, yet compassionate style of governing, we invite you to look past the shallow rhetoric of yet another campaign season to see what we have experienced first hand - that with the right political leadership in place, businesses and citizens can jointly prosper and as they do, they contribute so much more to the economic and societal fabric of a community than simply tax revenues."

[Someone get Fred, Mitt, Rush, & Hannity some oxygen . . . ]

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

In 2004 McCain's people "approached" Kerry to be running mate (or was it other way around)

From NY Sun Politics "The Objective Standard for People of Reason"

READ FULL STORY HERE @ THE NY SUN POLITICS

John Kerry: McCain's 'people ... approached me' in 2004
Posted by Ryan Sager
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 at 12:55 PM
updated 12:58 PM

In an interview with Jonathan Singer of the liberal blog MyDD.com, Senator Kerry of Massachusetts says that Senator McCain of Arizona, or at least his staff, approached him about becoming his running mate in 2004.

This would be (seemingly) the reverse of the story that's been out for a long time that Mr. Kerry reached out to Mr. McCain. (This Washington Post story from 2004 gives the conventional account.)

Asked his thoughts on the recent Hill story about McCain's having considered switching parties back in 2001 (McCain's camp disputes it), Mr. Kerry said: "It doesn't surprise me completely because his people similarly approached me to engage in a discussion about his potentially being on the ticket as Vice President. So his people were active -- let's put it that way."


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As I've noted below, I won't be voting for McCain on Super Tuesday because of little things like, gang of 14, refusal to vote for tax cuts, and similar stunts. Rick Santorum has a great interview talking about the difficult hurdle that McCain constantly posed to the Republicans.

However, anyone who's THINKING of voting for McCain on Super Tuesday should know that along with him, you just might get a Democrat a VP. Not that VP's do anything, so again, it would just be a slap in the face to the Republican conservatives who would have voted for him.

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

Mike Huckabee responds to the Conservative Media & discusses MI, SC & issues

Here's Mike Huckabee's appearance on Hannity & Colmes on FoxNews on Tuesday night, January 15, 2008.



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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

South Carolina

If you live in South Carolina & want to help, go HERE for ways you can get involved in America's greatest legacy - the democratic process!
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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

Rasmussen Poll - Mike Huckabee leads the field!

Get all of the Daily National Rasmussen Poll Stats HERE.

For today, Wednesday, January 16, 2008, here's the Republican line up:

Huckabee 23%
McCain 22%
Romney 15%
Guiliani 12%
Thompson 11%
Paul 2%


From the Rasmussen poll site:

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows Mike Huckabee on top. . . .

Daily tracking results are collected via nightly telephone surveys and reported on a four-day rolling average basis. The overwhelming majority of interviews for today’s update were conducted before results of the Michigan Primary were known. The next update is scheduled for Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

To All New Jersey-ans - Remember!

This post is especially for those who live in New Jersey.

Do you remember the last time that a millionaire who had supposedly extraordinary "business experience" and promised to do wonderful things with the New Jersey economy, used his personal fortune to fund - and basically out-spend - his competitors to win the title NJ Governor? You got it - Corzine. And what a disaster!
Now, I'm not saying that Mitt Romney will be the same disaster for America. They are truly 2 completely different people. Except that, they are/did both personally bank-roll their campaigns. Just fair warning to those who live in New Jersey.

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

Law of Attraction in a Democracy

Democracies require action.

But, if you believe in the principles of the Law of Attraction (which I do - and I happen to think that it's not in anyway in conflict with my Christianity - it's just a way of describing it differently), or tapping into the Divine Source (regardless of what you label the Source), you also know that the best action is prefaced with:

1. A prayer for direction
2. Listening for the answer
3. Embracing and keeping focused on the manifestation of the answer

So, as an American, if you follow the principles of the Law of Attraction, I ask you to consider doing the following:

1. Pray or ask for an answer or direction from Source of who the best person is to lead America and the Free World

2. Meditate and listen for the answer

3. Embrace and act on that answer - vote on your state's primary day - and, affirm it every day before and after your primary day

Do this even if the answer that you receive from Source is not the same as my answer - at least then we will all know that we are acting and participating in this Great Republic from our Highest, Best Level

Many people believe in a myth that there exists a dichotomy in America between the "Enlightened" and the "Traditional (aka conservative)." It's reasonable that they believe that - because that's what the HUGE MASS MEDIA feeds us every day all day long. There really is no dichotomy. Enlightenment doesn't belong to a religion or a political party or a country. But, we can apply it to our greatest duty of American citizenship - our vote.

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

America the Beautiful

Consider these lyrics from the 3rd verse of "America the Beautiful" and ask yourself which candidate(s) would make similar sacrifices for our Country:

Oh beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife.
Who, more than self, their Country loved, and Mercy more than Life!

And, from that same verse, this line perfectly describes my belief in success, wealth, happiness, and helping others:

Till all Success be Nobleness and every Gain Divine!

And, I'm voting for Mike Huckabee because I think he, alone among the choices from both parties, believes the same thing!

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

Is it just me or is there something about Mitt that just seems off?

First, he came across to me that he was stilted. But, I knew there was more, I just couldn't put my fin ger on it. Then, it started to come to me -

He's full of himself!

He's not bad, he's not hurtful, he's not out to stab people in the back (as that other full-of-herself candidate is), and he does help people, and he does want to do things that help other people, it's just that,

He cares more about his ego than his voters.

I can relate to this - because I'm alot like that! So, in the words of a former Supreme Court Justice, "I know it when I see it." I'm a bookworm by nature and have always been challenged by social interactions the way most people struggle with calculus. It's not that I don't care about people - I DO, and deeply - but I am challenged by thinking of my status and stature so often, as in "How did what I just said impress someone?" "Do they think I'm important?" Many lawyers have this trait - it's why we gravitate to the insane world of lawyerdom.

And, it's probably why Mike Huckabee comes across so differently - maybe it's because he's NOT a lawyer, because he doesn't have that lawyer gene that says, "How did I look? Did I impress them?"

I'll give you another example of this. Mitt likes to tell this story (which is in his recent speech in Detroit - I cut & pasted it from his campaign's website's transcript of the speech):

I said to her after we made the decision to get into this race, and you've probably heard it before, I said, 'Ann, in your wildest dreams did you see me running for President of the United States?'

Now, I can absolutely tell you without a doubt that if I ran for President, that's EXACTLY what I would say to my husband (Chuck)!!! And, there's nothing wrong with that - but it IS about trying to be impressed with yourself, or being impressed with thinking about how many people you're influencing.

Now, if my husband ran for President, it would never occur to him to ask that, impressing people is just not on his radar - making real-life authentic connections, faults and all, with people is what really makes him feel good.

So, you can see now 1 other reason why I like Mike Huckabee for President - it's sort of like getting the "Best of Both Worlds" (to borrow a phrase from my 6 year old daughter's favorite pop star, Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus).

Anyway, if you're considering Mitt Romney, I'm not saying he's a bad guy or inherently flawed by this trait or anything - I'm just labeling a "gut feeling" - OR maybe you've had that same gut feeling about him too, and now you know why.

As to the issues, here's a great video about Mitt Romney's stance on the issues, vis-a-vis campaign-trail versus in-office:



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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

My Courage v. The Founding Fathers' Courage

I was going to save this until July 4th - Independence Day. I was going to talk about the sacrifice & struggle & loss (family, money, life) that the Signers of the Declaration of Independence endured to create this great Country.

But now, I must comment due to a recent event.

I, as I am sure many of you, have been told, not to talk about politics when meeting business people. You know, like you're at lunch with a potential client, and you know it's dangerous to start out with trying to have a "friendly" discussion about politics, religion, or even, your favorite baseball team.

But, because I let people (who I already have personal and business relationships with) know who I'm voting for in the upcoming election, I'm getting flak for "mixing" politics with business - and I'll give you one guess at to which party he/she is affiliated with.

Now, I ask you, how courageous of an American would I be if I shirked away from this simple act of sending an e-mail because it might offend someone or because it was "bad for business?"

Would I really be truly appreciating - and being grateful for - the Freedoms I enjoy because of the sacrifice of the Founding Fathers, the Civil War casualties, the 20th Century war veterans and soldiers - if I didn't even have the courage to press "Send" to those I know (my family, friends, and colleagues)? They sacrificed a little bit more than an offended business colleague.

[And btw, how about those laws about doing business with people of all race, color or creed - doesn't that apply to all party affiliations too?]

We're not even talking about me canvassing door to door, or making phone calls, or waving signs, etc., which would require a little more effort and risk.

What kind of America is it when someone gets offended because you told them who you support in an election year?

It's seems to me that "tolerance" and "freedom" has a very odd definition in this Country today, and I'm ready for it to be a 2-way street.

I'm not supposed to express my views by trying to make it fit into your views. And, neither are you.

The problem is in America today that certain religions and political party affiliations are "allowed" to be open, vocal, and even in-your-face about their beliefs, and if you even blink, never mind disagree, you're instantly labeled "intolerant." But, then the double standard kicks in, and if you're of a certain religion (Christian), or in favor of a certain political party (Republican), or even of a certain gender (male), then when you speak of your faith, politics or needs, you are to be silenced because you are offensive.

When I state my beliefs I'm talking about ME not THE PERSON I'M TALKING TO. So, if I'm not talking about THE OTHER PERSON, and THE OTHER PERSON chooseS to be offended, then that's THE OTHER PERSON'S problem.

I refuse to be silenced. How 'bout you?

To translate this into the political arena:

I think that's part of why I like Mike - he refuses to conform to the cowardice and apologetic attitude that those of the "acceptably vocal" party/faiths would like him to do.

I don't care whether he's of the same faith as you or not, you have to respect the fact that he insists on an EQUAL 2-way street, and that, in the face of fierce political storms, and at great risk to his wealth and status, he insists on not silencing his views and beliefs just to ensure that someone else doesn't get offended. That's what he's supposed to do - that's why he's running to be the next President of the United States.

I think this episode with one of those intolerant Democrats -

(Oh btw, that Democrat was initially offended by my even stating that I was voting for the "other" party - but he/she finally got reconciled to the idea of my expressing an opinion because he/she justified it by saying that I had a burning passion that couldn't be quelched. So, what if it was just a passing fancy, should I have then been silent under those rules? And, after 3 sentences, he/she finally convinced him/herself that my stating my view on candidates was okay because as he/she put it, "after all this is America.")


- has ignited a burning passion in me to just get "crazy" and do what some other supporters do and say, put a sign on my lawn, put a sticker on my car, y'know get really wild! I guess telling strangers who you support is, under the "rules" not as offensive as telling your friends and colleagues.

I refuse to be silenced. How 'bout you?

I'm ready for America's pendulum to swing a little more to center, where one party doesn't have a monopoly on freedom of speech and marches on Washington!
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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

A College Student's Top 5 Reasons to Vote for Huckabee

Created by a Mike Huckabee supporter for his English class:



By "Spangladesh44" on YouTube - Permanent YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDK6CYiqqMw

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

The Greatest Generation

"I don't want the Greatest Generation to be the one that already lived. I want it to be the one that hasn't been born yet." - Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee






[from a speech given in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Elks Lodge]
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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

Why I LOVE the FairTax plan

I love the FairTax plan because:

1. Most Importantly - It aligns the taxation of the American People with the core values of America. What do I mean by that? I mean that America is founded and developed and led the World because we are innovators and entrepreneurs. We all grow up admiring Ben Franklin's love for experiments and business development - and his deep sense of personal responsibility.

Mike Huckabee is right - when we tax income, we are taxing our productivity, our creativity, our ingenuity, our American spark. And, taxing productivity is, well, ... counter-productive.

Why don't smart, creative, hard working people instantly grab every opportunity to make more money - to get from middle class to upper class to independent wealth? Because we bump into the whole "higher tax bracket" quandry. At some point, it is inefficient to earn more because the increased net after tax income is less than the risks and sacrifice associated with the added opportunity.

Imagine an America where self-employed people aren't trying to actually "show" less income. Here's a novel idea - let's have a society where we actually can be proud of and brag about the profits/rewards of our ideas & the risks we accepted - in any way we want - rather than "play them down" by endlessly searching for deductions. Why give innovative entrepreneurs and self-employed people an internal struggle? Do away with income tax and you foster Brand New Era of American ingenuity and productivity.

And, then there's the flipside. Taxes on consumption. Great! Because I'm not a big spender! (my 10+ year old couch is evidence of that)

So, Huckabee's support for the FairTax is a pathway to what would be a wonderful day for America -

We, the People, would be COMPLETELY in charge of what happens to the money that we earn, that we make, and the money that our money makes!

THAT is what true fiscal conservatism is about - empowering the individual's ability to create, choose and use wisely.

[And, contrarily, fiscal liberalism is about enabling and coddling the individual because government believes that the individual isn't smart, strong or courageous enough to handle the supposed mine-field of risk/reward decisions for him/herself.]

Never, ever, in our lifetimes, or at least 3 generations back, has this ever happened.

Just think about how much time and energy goes into thinking and talking and planning around income taxes - IRAs, 401ks, limitations on retirement investments (e.g. real estate), etc.

Imagine how free & inspired everyone would feel to earn as much money as they want - and to spend it, invest it, grow it, risk it, save it, as they see fit.

Now, that's a Brave New World!

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

An "unscrupulous lender" and an A.R.M.

This is why the Democrats (i.e. Obama & Hillary) are socialists and are about everything EXCEPT American values of personal responsibility, accountability, and fiscal conservatism:

In his speech to a church in Las Vegas today (4:24 pm EST), he said that he was talking to a couple that might lose their home in foreclosure because they got involved with an "unscrupulous lender" who put them into "an adjustable rate mortgage" and now they might lose their home.

Where has the personal responsibility that accompanies freedom gone to in our Nation?

Where is the common sense of risk and reward? Part of why it's missing is because of liberal Washington - everything from POTUS, US Supreme and Congress - enabling people by "saving" them from the consequences of their poor choices (e.g. hot cups of coffee and A.R.M.s). It's not that I don't feel bad when someone makes a poor choice - I do - we all make them - sometimes alot - it's just that my belief of what America stands for is that IT'S NOT THE GOVERNMENT'S JOB TO GUARANTEE TO SAVE YOU FROM YOUR POOR CHOICE - You can't have FREEDOM and no risk, you can't have capitalism and free trade without risk. [Re-read the Grand Inquisitor Chapter of The Brothers Karamazov for a beautifully written example of this very idea.]

This is why I am ideologically opposed to what the liberal institution, the Democrats, stand for.

[And, notice I didn't even have to reach the point about how they'll use taxes un-endingly to fund the popular hand-out of the day that spares people of the risk/reward and free market and free society choices that they made and for which they don't want to be personally responsible.]





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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book