If you haven't noticed by now, I am a fan of Ronald Reagan. During the recent presidential campaign season, I've been looking through some old videos of his speeches and have found that every one of them is just as relevant today as it was the day he made them.

Here is a video of Reagan speaking and the RNC back in 1964 during the Goldwater campaign.

Listen to his words and notice how they apply to today's world just as effectively they did in 1964.



The trouble with our liberal friends isn't that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan

For all of the politics fans (like myself), I thought I'd share a couple of websites with you.

The Republican National Committee just launched their website republicanforareason.com in an effort to gain more online grassroots support which is an area where they have been terribly lacking the last few years (decade!).

The intro video is decent but there isn't much content yet. I'm hoping this turns into a good resource but we'll just have to wait and see.

The next website is AmericanSolutions.com

This organization was founded by former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. Their goal is to look at the issues that Americans are most concerned with and find solutions which are 'tri-partisan' which means that they are solutions that are supported by the majority of democrats, republicans, and independents alike. Solutions for the economy, national security, energy, health care and several others. I've been visiting this site fairly frequently over the last several months.

That's all I've got for now.

After the conclusion of the election and all of the excitement that came along with it, I seem to have far fewer things to talk about.

I find it interesting that some of the topics I enjoy discussing most just happen to be the subjects that people tend to shy away from - religion and politics.

Over the next few days, weeks, or whenever I get a chance to write, I'll probably be finding random things to discuss in these areas.

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Congratulations to the next President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Well, I did what I could and I made my vote for the other guy. That being said, I do hold a certain amount of respect for the Presidential Office and as such will acknowledge his position with the respect it deserves... cautiously and somewhat begrudgingly... but with respect none the less.

I will support him when I agree with any course of action that I believe will benefit the country. Then, with great enthusiasm, I am more than ready to oppose any policy which I believe will be a detriment.

Now in the days ahead, I look forward to seeing what kind of president he turns out to be. The 'empty suit' now has a president inside of it. What hope will he bring and to whom? What change will he bring and how beneficial or disastrous will it turn out to be for the United States?

As he begins to receive briefings from the various intelligence agencies and the current administration, I wonder if he will truly take all things into account and prioritize a wise course of action over partisan liberal ideals when the time for it arrives.

There is no doubt that I, as a conservative from the evangelical persuasion, will be opposed to a large number of his policies and will do my part to be sure that he doesn't get too carried away. But I will also keep in mind that this election was of the people and by the people. I live in a nation where at this time, there are more people wanting him and his policies than there are people wanting the policy choices that I would choose. I except that and will endeavor to persuade others to understand my perspective as to what qualities are best suited for a president and why I believe they are best in the days prior to the next election. I encourage you to do the same.

That is the beauty of this country. Change happens whenever we as a nation elect for it to happen.

The next few years will undoubtedly hold many surprises. 

Alright, I'm done. That's about as diplomatic as I can get.

Time to start the next campaign!!

Palin or Jindal '12!! (or anyone else that isn't liberal!)

One day left until we all make our vote for the next president.

Here are some inspiring words from one of the best.



'We are Americans'

Let's do our part and exercise the power granted to us by the democracy in which we live.

Make the time to vote tomorrow!

This election will determine a lot about the future of the safety of ourselves and the country as a whole.

We have two candidates with very different views on which course we should pursue to protect freedom and lives of innocent Americans and others who dream of the freedom we have.

Please watch all three of these videos.




Remember. 

We said 'we will never forget' but I wonder if some have.





Patriotism. 

Understanding the value and unique privelage we have to be free people, free from an oppressive government, free to express our thoughts, ideas, and religious views without fear of governmental persecution is something many of us take for granted. 

Many sacrifices have been made to bring about the unique freedom this country alone has experienced and many more sacrifices have been made to protect that freedom. This is why we are the greatest nation in the world. 

Freedom is worth fighting for. Freedom is worth defending.





Arrogance and ignorance. 

These are not attributes which should be held by a man elected to protect this country, the free world, the innocent, and our families.

Think about it.

You want hope? Change?
This one leaves Obama in the dust!



Here is a little history on McCain. I have many disagreements with several of his policies but given the alternative, he is without doubt the only option. His dedication to America is unmatched and there is no question that he is truely an American hero.



Think about it.

I encourage you to exercise the right given to you through the sacrifice of so many brave soldiers in the wars of the past.

Our freedoms in the United States are very rare. Let's preserve them for ourselves and future generations... the ones who are with us now, and those who are not yet born.

Vote. It matters.

Be sure to check back every day. I have some great blogs lined up for the last few days leading up to November 4th.

Zach