Self destruct and the Quality of candidates?

So, yesterday Herman Cain dropped out of the GOP running. Wow, What a surprise, huh. I personally think that there was so much more to this than what was all over the news media.
I do have a significant issue with him though. If he did have those relationships and other related things go on, why could he not just be honest about it? He would have earned alot of respect that way and maybe he would still be in the race. I firmly believe that even if things are not perfect and none of us are, that honesty is the best policy. That way your past doesn't came back on you later, DUH HERMAN!!

Some of you I am sure have had the chance to read the article written about me by City Weekly. I didn't go out of my way to whitewash things of to make it look like I was some sort of lilly white perfect choice for all people. I have my faults and issues just like everyone and I have used them to become a much better person. If those issues of my past put some people off, that is their choice. I won't have that sort of cheap backdoor journalism shoot me in the foot as I try to do this thing. I want everyone to see just what they are getting from the word go.

I just had this sort of thing happening in my personal life as well. Persons trying to make a judgement about me without having all the facts. I am pretty transparent and think that honesty is certainly the best policy. I try to be a good person the best I can and I really think that there are some significant changes I can personally make as far as the accountability of the Presidential office.

There really is no clear cut choice today for leadership, but honesty is a good place to start. Washington experience is something that Newt professes to have, Mitt says he is a good fit, and John, well, I haven't decided about him yet. Ron is even more out there than I and even though I agree with some things, I still think that we need to get away from career politicians and return to the sort of leadership from within as our founding fathers imagined initially.

I have had to put things on hold while I work out of town, but at every opportunity whild I am at home I will still try to gather the signatures I need to try to be a REAL PEOPLE'S representative.

I only want an opportunity to try to help this wonderful country and to try to restore some faith in the leadership. That can only be done through honesty, integrity and putting your back into it. If you can help me on this quest I will certainly give it my best effort without the silly red hats, blue hats sort of stupidness that we have now.

Only in America

I spent the weekend enjoying the freedoms that we have in this country. I went to 2 different car shows and attended the 15th Anniversary celebration at the local drag strip.
It is wonderful to see the patriotic celebration that accompanies these type of events.
There are so many countries that do not have the freedom to enjoy such an activity and it is certainly taken for granted by so many.
Freedom isn't free, is more than a slogan. We need to appreciate the freedoms we have here every day and really appreciate the sacrifices borne by those before us that have enabled us to do the things we do.
I never fail to be inspired when I hear the national anthem and see our flag raised over these events. It is our responsibility to be respectful and reverent when the colors are presented as well as to understand that America is the greatest nation on the globe.
Be happy to be an American, and always be proud.

Motivation and success

Yesterday, just as I was seriously starting to doubt my ability to succeed in this immense task, I suddenly recieved and email from Motivateus.com.
Funny how when you need something to spark you to do things and suddenly it is right under your nose.
I am very fortunate to have such a wonderful and supportive family and the other basic necessities of life, even in these very difficult times.
I needed a kick in the pants and suddenly there it was. I truly feel that this is the time for a totally different perspective in Washington. It is really time to "take it back", our country, from the political stonewalling and stagnation that strangles the American public and spirit.
It is truly about "attitude", whether you succeed or fail. I refuse to admit failure in this task.
The time is right, and the American spirit needs a real motivational chit chat.
Keep your heads up, and never quit. Failure is not an option, I think I heard that somewhere before. It makes sense.