From 8:30 till about 7:00, with a water break, and a bathroom break, I sat in the same seat and sometimes two, but it was well worth it. I got to hear many great speakers, including one of my favorite people.
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton was very interesting to listen to. He described why President Obama has poor foreign policy decisions suggesting that he just doesn’t care about foreign policy, he doesn’t see world as dangerous, and that he believes international problems should be handled by sweet reason, not power. He didn’t describe the president as unpatriotic, or hating American, but instead as the first post-American President. This means that he does not believe that America is exceptional and that he is somewhat above America. Ambassador Bolton also criticized Obama’s announcement of a withdrawal date at the same time he announces his decision to increase troop levels in Afghanistan. Bolton described this as a signal of weakness, that you have already said you will give up if you don’t succeed by this day. He really railed on Obama’s policies dealing with Iran, mainly on the fact that he wants to attempt and continue to negotiate with a rouge nation who’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, shows no intention on halting Iran’s nuclear program. He also is the same man that wants to eliminate Israel from the face of the earth. I always enjoy watching Ambassador Bolton on Fox News Channel, and usually agree with his analysis. I very much agree that our president must not take foreign policy lightly. In the near future I will be serving as an officer in the U.S. Army, and I would prefer that the president does not weaken our military’s superior strength by announcing withdrawal dates prior to the new boots hit the ground. An exit plan is needed, but not an exact deadline.
Glenn Beck, was the highlight of the convention for me. I have watched his show on Fox News since his came to the network, and have been eager to be able to see him in person. Most of what he said tonight, I had already heard, I was actually able to predict one of the percentages he wrote on the board (Tim can vouch for that, ask him). Beck’s enthusiasm and true belief in his convictions is what made his speech exceptional. He looked around the room more than the other speakers at the convention, and he moved away from the center stage podium, which makes him that much more captivating. I think it is important to have speakers like Beck and Ann Coulter speak because they are not politicians, and there for are not seeking any votes. They can say what is really on their minds and leave the political correctness at the door; everything they say is authentic.
Tonight after the adjournment of CPAC the group went to eat, and then the guys in the group went to view a few of the monuments in the beauty of night. It was intimidating standing at the bottom of the lofty Washington Monument, and invigorating touching the base stones. I got a real goose bump feeling seeing honest Abe sitting at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, and reading the Gettysburg Address on the right wall.
Overall the trip has been a blast. I have enjoyed my stay in D.C. and all of the speakers at CPAC; I would love to return next year. Tim lead the way and fought the Seat Nazis, Ali shared the truth, Brent was my fellow tourist and didn’t curse, Russell made everyday that much more interesting, Hunter and Caitlin were on time today, Alex shot a virtual shot-gun and is now under attack by liberal bloggers, Derek climbed every snow mound, Nickel collected many pins, Shane took many a photos, and Doc. Turner provided necessary and enjoyable commentary.
Johnson
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