Why not Mitt?

So, I've been studying the records and standing of our illustrious Republican candidates for President. Yet, what I found most disturbing is the flocking of people to what are potential disasters as President. Please keep in mind that it's not my intent to sway you toward any one candidate. Rather, I wish to give you things to consider as you make your choice on who gets your vote.

Today, I ask why you may want to reconsider a vote for Willard "Mitt" Romney. It's simple really, on two counts. First, Mr. Romney is a politician! I don't mean that he's been a Governor, he's a politician in every sense of the word. A simple Google search of the word provides the following: A person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement. Naturally, the most accepted definition is actually someone professionally involved in politics. (Click here for reference). Like most candidates, Romney has manipulated the wording and appearance of his decisions as Governor of Massachusetts. He quickly and easily rationalizes his flip-flopping record on various issues. So the problem here is that if you are one of the many Americans screaming that politicians are through, that they should be ousted from Congress or the Oval Office and replaced with real Americans providing us with real representation, then Romney is not your man.

Second, but closely related, Romney claims he's conservative, but then moderate, but then back again; oh wait, moderate. What? Indecisive for one; lukewarm for the other. I would rather the man come out and state he's a solid left-wing liberal, than claim himself a moderate anything. Why? Because lukewarm sucks! You never really know where a lukewarm person stands. Everything about being moderate screams HELL NO to me. In the definition of that word you find things like "average" and "less" (as in the lower end of any given spectrum). To be fair, some synonyms (but not words in the definition) are sober, temperate, and reasonable. Not necessarily bad adjectives, but you have to consider the man's record along with the word. He doesn't fit those last three.

I ask you, do you want another politician representing your interests from the Oval Office? Do you really want a lukewarm, uh, whatever he is in that big chair? I don't. I want a President with some guts and gusto, who will stand boldly for this country and defend us, not apologize for us (Mr. Obama)! Pick a side of the left-right spectrum and stick to it! That said, I'll caveat with this closing, I don't want and extreme nut in office either.

What say you America?

Tea Parties = 3rd Party -- No Way

First of all, we already have a third party, and a fourth, and a fifth. Ok, you get the point. There are the two major parties we are all sadly familiar with, and a few other major "third" parties. In all, there are some 200+ known parties with followings of greater than 100 people.

Honestly, do we even need the two major parties? So, why then would we need another "major" party? There is too much quibbling occurring within them as it is, and most is strictly based on the fact that "I'm Republican, vote for me" or "I'm a Democrat, vote for me"! Stop it all, disband and outlaw them all; let the best people with the right credentials run for the job and see what happens. Not to mention, take the money issue out of it. 

And, while we're at it, take Congress back to school on their real responsibilities and have them once again only meet once a year as was intended by our Constitution (on the 1st of December), and pay them a small wage for that time only. Then, they can go back to their own jobs for the rest of the year. Oh, by the way, none should be lawyers, I think that's in the Constitution as well!