We went downstairs to collect more free things and we noticed a huge crowd, so I went to look what people were so interested and realized it was another one of my favorite youtube sensations...Jimmy McMillen. Also known as Mr. "Rent is too damn high" who ran for New York Governor. The reason I became so interested in him was a video done by a group that makes a youtube series called "autotune the news".
So, I thought it was fun that he was there. He yelled about the rent, as usual, and took off a shoe and raised it in the air saying "Egypt". He was a character.
Julia, Poorvie and I went to hear John Thune and when we left the ballroom for lunch, the hallways were filled with lines waiting for Ron Paul hours before he spoke. Fortunately, we were able to sneak in the room and find seats with the group to experience Ron Paul's speech. His supporters were rowdy as usual, and not the nicest to Tim Pawlenty either. Since they yelled Ron Paul's name during Donald Trump's speech yesterday, Dylan stood up and yelled Donald Trump when Ron came on stage. It was pretty funny. But Ron gave a very passionate speech with many interesting points. His supporters can be a little much.
But, the spirits of Julia and I were lifted when Rick Perry spoke. I was not familiar with Rick before today, but now I have fallen in love. He sounds like George W. and is just adorable overall. So we listened intently and then ran to get his book signed immediately after. He signed my book with a heart and told me it was special and did the same for Julia. The day could not get any better so we went home. :)
The epitome of American politics -- superficiality. Then people wonder why we are in such dire straits. Case in point.
ReplyDeletePlease evaluate the candidates based on principles, philosophy, economics, and most importantly liberty vice tyranny. Coercion is antithesis to liberty and freedom.
There is a reason we are hostile to traitors of the Constitution -- we want to be free both personally and economically.
Ron Paul 2012
PS: All political candidates have their fair share of rambuxious supporters. If that was the essence of deciding on whether to support one or the other, you would have to support none. Cheers.
PS: I didn't hear all the Mitt Romney or such and such Neo-Con candidates supporters were rude, last year when Ron got booed. Please be consistent if you are to critique, otherwise you have no basis for complaining.
ReplyDeleteRon Paul getting booed has nothing to do with him. It has to do with the fact that his supporters try to shout down anyone besides Ron or Rand. Also, supporters of these other candidates being rude is the exception; Paul supporters being rude is the rule.
ReplyDeleteMarsha Blackburn Voted FOR:
ReplyDeleteOmnibus Appropriations, Special Education, Global AIDS Initiative, Job Training, Unemployment Benefits, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2004 Foreign Operations Appropriations, U.S.-Singapore Trade,
U.S.-Chile Trade, Supplemental Spending for Iraq & Afghanistan, Flood Insurance Reauthorization , Prescription Drug Benefit, Child Nutrition Programs, Surface Transportation, Job Training and Worker Services, Agriculture Appropriations,
Foreign Aid, Debt Limit Increase, Fiscal 2005 Omnibus Appropriations, Vocational/Technical Training, Supplemental Appropriations, UN “Reforms.” Patriot Act Reauthorization, CAFTA, Katrina Hurricane-relief Appropriations, Head Start
Funding, Line-item Rescission, Oman Trade Agreement, Military Tribunals, Electronic Surveillance, Head Start Funding, COPS Funding, Funding the REAL ID Act (National ID), Foreign Intelligence Surveillance, Thought Crimes “Violent
Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, Peru Free Trade Agreement, Economic Stimulus, Farm Bill (Veto Override), Warrantless Searches, Employee Verification Program, Body Imaging Screening, Patriot Act extention.
Marsha Blackburn Voted AGAINST:
Ban on UN Contributions, eliminate Millennium Challenge Account, WTO Withdrawal, UN Dues Decrease, Defunding the NAIS, Iran Military Operations defunding Iraq Troop Withdrawal, congress authorization of Iran Military Operations,
Withdrawing U.S. Soldiers from Afghanistan.
Marsha Blackburn is my Congressman.
See her “blatantly unconstitutional” votes at :
http://mickeywhite.blogspot.com/2009/09/tn-congressman-marsha-blackburn-votes.html
Mickey