tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post1819385141925607400..comments2023-09-23T06:13:26.824-07:00Comments on As For Me And My Haus: Special Correspondent, from Lake Forest, CALaurziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07296612994620890887noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-8452724208844158452008-08-27T20:33:00.000-07:002008-08-27T20:33:00.000-07:00Love your melon Mike!Love your melon Mike!D.Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876044085685908624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-80489505868496256802008-08-19T22:15:00.000-07:002008-08-19T22:15:00.000-07:00Hoping, Praying, will be Crying if McCain doesn...Hoping, Praying, will be Crying if McCain doesn't win! Obama just gives me chills everytime I see him. Maybe because my husband is in the military and the thought of having him as the commander & chief would be nothing short of deeply disturbing. Thanks Michael for this update. Now I'm off to go watch the videos!FHLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651500615080933702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-37323367735139276642008-08-19T09:04:00.000-07:002008-08-19T09:04:00.000-07:00I used to be a "stay away from politics" kinda gir...I used to be a "stay away from politics" kinda girl, but my goodness, this world is starting to get scary so I need to be more informed with these elections. I really enjoyed the format that was presented with Rick Warren. Michael, I think your analysis was right on.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, Obama scares me a bit (so much charm to win over so many, all talk, yet not really saying anything) but I was worried about how McCain would present himself in this format. To be honest, McCain was basically the "lesser of two evils" for me. Until this forum. I was so pleased! It was so informative, and I learned a lot. I also loved the fact that it was not presented in the typical "twisted by the news media" way.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting this. Excellent!Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443888113317649113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-70754367472810682202008-08-19T08:13:00.000-07:002008-08-19T08:13:00.000-07:00LOL, Six!"Not a classic anecdote!" :DLOL, Six!<BR/>"Not a classic anecdote!" :DLaurziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296612994620890887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-27980376030039957682008-08-19T07:01:00.000-07:002008-08-19T07:01:00.000-07:00"But Topol and ringo look nothing alike...so it re..."But Topol and ringo look nothing alike...so it really could have been anybody" <BR/><BR/>Really, great post. I was just thrilled to see Obama on a "speak without a speech" platform. <BR/><BR/>I know McCain was sort of playing to the audience as he had the "home court advantage" but still the fact that these videos can be shown anywhere give me hope that his policies will follow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663647667275488323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-58935941003818971182008-08-19T06:27:00.000-07:002008-08-19T06:27:00.000-07:00Wow this is awesome!! GO MCCAIN!RebeccaWow this is awesome!! GO MCCAIN!<BR/><BR/>RebeccaRebecca Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963057412380331638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-69196711835290478832008-08-18T22:26:00.000-07:002008-08-18T22:26:00.000-07:00So, didn't you dig that format for the debate? i ...So, didn't you dig that format for the debate? i DID! how nice it was to not have to listen to all the posturing and banter!! I appreciated McCain's straightforward answers SO much--though the 'storytelling' reminded me of my grandma, and i already have concerns about McCain dying in office, or getting Parkinsons, and the storytelling just made me think--jeez, this guy is ancient. <BR/><BR/>BUT, that said, I did really appreciate his straightforward answers, and thought he was rather witty for him--(why can't he move his top lip when he speaks?) <BR/><BR/>And WHY did he have to have an affair on his first wife? this is still a major issue for me--cause i think cheaters speak to a different sort of egotistical, character default, and personally I think: once a cheater, always a cheater, and even though he's been married to his second wife for a long time, i still have trouble looking past this issue. <BR/><BR/>BUT, how do i know obama hasn't cheated? <BR/><BR/>OK, but all that said, you know that i stand with you on the small government, let-me-give-away-my-money-to-whom-I-choose, fundamental fiscal conservative view. And the pro-life policy. And the fact that we need to stop sending our money to Islamic extremists via the pipeline. <BR/><BR/>I'm SOOO glad you were able to go!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-55931851036949011222008-08-18T21:50:00.000-07:002008-08-18T21:50:00.000-07:00Redmans, you rock! We love you guys! Hey, when i...Redmans, you rock! We love you guys! Hey, when is our trip??? :)Laurziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296612994620890887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-12482784175051906212008-08-18T21:44:00.000-07:002008-08-18T21:44:00.000-07:00Do I claim that "Big Red" is my husband???I sure d...Do I claim that "Big Red" is my husband???<BR/><BR/>I sure do! (though I noticed he didn't post it under our "redmansjourney" blog!!!!) <BR/><BR/>-Suzi :)The Redman'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066910172367384472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-33298456090757046042008-08-18T20:52:00.000-07:002008-08-18T20:52:00.000-07:00Ahh, your post brings back memories of our politic...Ahh, your post brings back memories of our political discussion over cigars and jet fuel in your backyard one warm California evening… but the political landscape has changed a bit since that night in April. Of course the more things change the more they stay the same. This recent debate only brings to clear focus what any rational thinking person (not distracted by the “rockstar” persona or the old guy jokes) already knows. Character is king. Like the great biography written by Peggy Noonan about President Reagan (When Character Was King) so beautifully shows, character does matter. Of course we have the legacy of the Clinton’s, which is the dog food of the liberal masses, denying character as a necessary trait for the leader of the free world. My briefest summary of this debate is that Obama came across as his expected wishy-washy, non-committal, appeasing, I want every vote I can get and not offend anybody if possible self. McCain on the other hand came across as a man of conviction and beliefs who was willing to state them and let the chips fall where they may. I can respect someone who I disagree with if they are willing to stand for what they believe in. Obama is not that man. The man who stands for anything or everything stands for nothing. I’ve never been a huge McCain fan and I don’t agree with him on everything, but I know where he stands and I know he has character (see: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/05/08/mccains-former-hanoi-cell-mate-describes-character-in-deplorable-conditions). His military service alone doesn’t qualify him to be President, but it speaks to who he is. Character matters. It matters in life and it matters in the White House. Here’s my quick litmus test Q&A for picking a presidential candidate:<BR/>1. Would you like higher taxes?<BR/>2. Would you like to have nationalized health care?<BR/>3. Would you like to have a weakened military and foreign policy that believes in pacification and normalization (think U.N.)?<BR/>4. Would you like a liberal supreme court that legislates from the bench without regard for the constitution?<BR/>5. Do you think that abortion is OK?<BR/>6. Do you want an even bigger government to tell you how to run your life? <BR/>I took my own quick test and I answered no to every question. Which tells me I probably shouldn’t vote for Obama. Of course if you’re a liberal you’ll say I’m just eating the conservative dog food. That’s OK, I find it so rich and meaty.<BR/><BR/>-big redJourney Students Leadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368037603503588249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-73244159700789119632008-08-18T10:00:00.000-07:002008-08-18T10:00:00.000-07:00watched the videos...great! thanks again for shar...watched the videos...great! thanks again for sharing. been meaning to tell you i love the new photos of your family on the blog!!!Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025104225794869065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-77236334220023488412008-08-18T06:07:00.000-07:002008-08-18T06:07:00.000-07:00Not sure where to start! Ok, Laurie the youtube vi...Not sure where to start! Ok, Laurie the youtube video was a treat, thank you. :)<BR/><BR/>Love the post Michael. Your sweet bald head came in very handy for indentifying purposes in that photo, nice job. Very funny and witty, not that it is surprising. Liked your analysis, Fox should give you a call!<BR/><BR/>Miss you guys- 3 days my friend and we are out-of-here!!emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167513814805350359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-18387102852621377192008-08-17T18:43:00.000-07:002008-08-17T18:43:00.000-07:00thanks so much for posting this! i was just readi...thanks so much for posting this! i was just reading about the event in the paper and can't wait to watch the videos.Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025104225794869065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-53037530438443830362008-08-17T18:38:00.000-07:002008-08-17T18:38:00.000-07:00Michael, Thanks for that! We watched as much as we...Michael, Thanks for that! We watched as much as we could between the Olympics...and Phelps getting his 8th Gold... and you were right on with McCain. Obama said a lot and yet not much. You could tell McCain wanted to comment on the homeschooling issue in CA.Wolfemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819822647872125496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352133762195171297.post-21006255879353493072008-08-17T14:07:00.000-07:002008-08-17T14:07:00.000-07:00I totally agree!!!! McCain was AWESOME!!!! He was ...I totally agree!!!! McCain was AWESOME!!!! He was funny, quick and smart!!! This really got me excited!!! I couldn't wait to see what you guys thought.<BR/>That for the update!<BR/><BR/>Michelle (AGCI family)Michael and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620093506116245541noreply@blogger.com