Posted by
tohu.vavohu on Thursday, October 26, 2006 3:58:42 PM
For many reasons, there usually is a surge in political campaigning during the last few weeks before an election. One reason is because it is the time when undecided voters start making decisions of who and what they are going to vote for. Many voters that have a political affiliation and voters that stay informed have already made up their minds of who they are going to vote for, and this decision was made weeks or months ago. Undecided voters are now saying to themselves, "If I am going to vote in the coming election, then I better see who I might want to vote for." It's time to really start spreading the word about who you are going to vote for, to educate those who haven't been following the news.
There is as little as 8 days remaining till the general election on November 7th. And come November 7th, do you know where to go and where to tell others to go? And since the U.S. Supreme Court thankfully overturned the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision, you are going to need to take your id (identification)! (Maybe a blog later on the 9th Circuit)
You don't think this election is important or that your vote doesn't matter? Think again, it does matter and there are people out there that recognizes this fact, hoping to play on your emotions to acquire your vote one way or for you to not vote at all. I received a phone call this last week that reluctantly i am thankful I missed. You will see why. As far as I know, from the message passed on to me, they didn't say who supported the call.
They apparently asked for me by name, but after finding out I was not available, told the person taking the message that I should vote no on Prop 107, the 'protect marriage' amendment, and that I should check out noProp107.com for the real facts about it. If I was present, I would have loved to carry on an intelligent conversation with them to see their reasoning so I could provide it to the public, but unfortunately, i didn't. People are aware out there of the real issues that are concerning the public of Arizona. They know this is a button worth pushing but they want it pushed a different way. You need to take a stance if you agree that Prop 107 should be passed, spread the word to other potential voters, giving them a well based argument. This is not a time to sit on the fence hoping for the best. You, and other like minded individuals will make the decision for Arizona, our state; giving the hope for the best. If you fail to vote, this proposition for amendment of our constitution to protect the union of one man and one woman will fail. The choice is yours.
Not only did I receive a call about Prop 107 but i received a call the other day that said it was sponsored by the democratic party. They asked "if the election were held today, who would you most likely vote for, Jim Pederson or Jon Kyl?" I answered without hesitation, "Jon Kyl." Then they asked, "if the election were held today, who would you most likely vote for, Janet Napolitano or Len Munsil?" Without taking a second breath, i answered, "Len Munsil." Then I was met with "thank you." *click* That was the extent of the call. Do you see who they focused on? There was no more of an extension of the discussion. No questions about other candidates for office, no questions about the proposed propositions on the ballot. Not even a question about J.D. Hayworth who is running a vigourous campaign against Harry Mitchell. Probably in par with the campaign Jon Kyl has had to wage against Jim Pederson. If not in par, it has been a tough one. They know that votes matter and they wanted to see how Joe Public would vote. And where are they saying the votes matter? In the Governor race and the U.S. Senate race. This should be a clear picture to you. If you want your voice to matter, vote. I am sure that from this call, they have data that they can make into a strategy for the week before the general election, November 7th, and remember the call was from the democratic party.
Don't vote and judges like those that sit on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will continue to be elected by those that are liberal minded. Activist judges that will basically say that you don't know what you really want so we are going to take away what the majority of you voted on. That you are wrong. That they know better than you. It won't be up to you and your local legislator to make a decision, it will ultimately be a judge that sits in San Francisco. Hundred of miles, and for other readers, thousands of miles away from your state and elected officials. If they don't like a states decision they will do more than pout.
Still think your vote doesn't matter? Well if you don't think it matters they do. And I do to. This isn't just a call for the state of Arizona but a national call. A call across this great nation to every state that is holding an election this November 7th. Those associated with conservative thought are considered the silent majority. Across the nation we should show them how silent of a majority we are. Without a word, those of the conservative thought should mark a paper with a pen or pencil, should press their finger to a screen, should punch a hole out of a card, should mark their vote any which way it is provided in their state, in their province, and vote in record numbers for the candidates and for the issues that are important to you and us all. It is up to me, it is up to you, it is up to like minded individuals to shape the future of this country by the people we elect and by the laws and issues we have a vote on.
If it happens that the people and the laws and issues we vote on lose, we should not pout but hold our heads up high for accepting the great honor bestowed to us to vote. If the people and laws we voted on lose, it means one of two things. Either those who are not of the conservative thought were in greater number and came in droves to the election box or those of the conservative thought were apathetic and thought they made no difference in the world let alone this nation, staying home or refusing to vote. Let us make an effort to not let the later happen. Let's make an effort to drive the misinformation out and inform as many as we can what really matters to you and to this United States of America.
If the poll the Arizona Republic continues to reference is correct, Len Munsil needs your voice to carry his message. Not only is it saying Len Munsil is behind but it says that Prop 107 "...is trailing 56 percent to 30 percent..." and "...voters also are siding with Proposition 201, a total ban on smoking in public places..." over Prop 206. (Neither of which, Prop 201 or 206, I think should pass. But that is another blog all together...) One thing I would like to point out is that in the article the Republic like other liberal biased sources has decided to reference Prop 107 as the "...proposal to ban gay marriage in Arizona..." It's either "...anti-gay..." or "...ban gay..." Not even the noProp107.com website references the proposition as being "...anti-gay..." or "...ban gay..." A quick glance through the website you see it repeatedly stated "...unmarried couples..." and "...domestic partners..." A video they provide doesn't even mention the word "gay" at all. They they do try to make an emotional argument by showing pictures of kids and the elderly and a picture of a young male and female while talking about benefits. You don't see the word "gay" until you get to the FAQ page and even there, it is presented in conjunction with "...unmarried couples..." and "...domestic partners..." Why? Because they know it's not a true argument to say "...anti-gay..." and "...ban gay..." when it encompasses all domestic partnerships, and because they know they need to present the best possible emotional argument in the front to win the battle, and it is kids, a young male and female, and the elderly. But like Len Munsil points out, unlike "...three nationally respected pollsters..." like Zogby that have him in single digits (8.6 on Zogby as recent as Oct. 31) the Republic has chosen a poll from the Cronkite-Eight (ASU/KAET-TV telephone poll) that not only has him down by 43 points but has the Protect Marriage Amendment down by 26 points. Len notes that this poll gives a 40 point difference from other polls on the Prop 107 numbers, an amendment that "...has passed in 20 other states..." This poll is from the same pollsters that had Len Munsil horribly behind in the primaries when he made a sufficient win by beating Mike Harris by 45 points and won the whole election by 11 points. Something smells fishy and you should be wary of the numbers being thrown at you. And if they are true, then they should spark a fire in you or under you to reach out to others and educate them on the issues and candidates at hand so they too can make an educated choice this coming general election November 7th.
Recently the Prescott Courier endorsed Len Munsil. They say for this general election you should ponder the following story of two people in a row boat, "If the boat springs a leak and both people in the boat say it's the other person's job and no one plugs the hole, one or both of the occupants will drown." Like Len Munsil they link illegal immigration as a major source of Arizona's various problems and if nothing is done about it from either finger pointer, "...Arizona's schools, hospitals and other social services will drown." The Prescott Courier believes Len Munsil "...deserves a chance to fix problems that have gone unattended far too long."
So I encourage you to make a public stance and start educating those around you on the candidates that deserve the vote and the issues that deserve the vote. Why you? Because your constituents in Arizona probably won't be able to see another televised debate as the Republic pointed out October 19th when "...Gov. Janet Napolitano said [the day before on] Wednesday that it's unlikely there will be a third debate..." The reasoning behind this is "'Now we're late enough. I think we'll probably not have another debate,' Napolitano said." But you know that's alright, I am sure Governor Napolitano didn't get the letter from Nathan Sproul, General Consultant of Len Munsil's campaign, that was sent to Noah Kroloff (2), Janet Napolitano's Campaign Manager. It must have been lost in the mail or Noah misplaced it, or filed it in the round filing cabinet. And any talk that went on beforehand must have been forgotten, or the cell phone reception cut out. You know cell phones nowadays. Even though the letter does state that the Len Munsil camp did receive a letter from "...Ms. Napolitano’s campaign concerning three potential dates for debates..." it doesn't really matter, does it? Or would you question the integrity of Governor Janet Napolitano? Forgive me and the possibly overzealous statements that are most likely inaccurate (...lost in the mail... ...misplaced it, or filed it in the round filing cabinet... ...must have been forgotten, or the cell phone reception cut out...). It was apparent in a press release on September 29th and another on October 3rd that Janet Napolitano's campaign still hadn't given any word to Len Munsil and the proposed debates. I know that Len Munsil has accepted the invitation for a third debate for Thursday, November 2nd but I don't know if there is any word from Mr. Hess or Ms. Napolitano.
That, I believe, is one of the stories that the people of Arizona that are going to vote on November 7th need to know. Having over a month ago, received letters on proposed dates for debate, she refused to answer or commit and then she has the audacity to say no more debates because "...now we're late enough..." That is from the current Governor of the state of Arizona. Is Governor Napolitano really speaking for you?
As Len Munsil has been unveiling the facts behind his 100 day agenda the East Valley Tribune (2) says "...Napolitano admitted she won’t be announcing any potential new innovations until a January State of the State speech, assuming she gets that far." That is a big assumption don't you think? Instead of allowing us and other voters (potential or otherwise) a visible platform of her stances on issues and her plans for the future of Arizona, she has decided to consider our votes assured. I would say that is a little apathetic on Ms. Napolitano's part. And I would say God hates apathy (webster dictionary: "lack of interest or concern"). As well as I hate apathy. And God hasn't granted or promised us a set number of days on this earth. I think we are really unwise to think we determine our own stint of time on this planet or believe we are promised tomorrow; leaving God no part in it. Who are we to say we will have it done later? I knew this to be true but it really came to vivid reality some years ago in a conversation I had about my delaying of my duties till tomorrow. Even the East Valley Tribune agrees that "...we deserve a governor who has boldly declared how she or he intends to tackle some of these issues and thus receives the public’s endorsement at the ballot box." If they are concerned, shouldn't you be too?
Encourage others to listen to Len Munsil on KJZZ's segment 'Here and Now' which Len recently did another segment for. Be aware of other possibilities to listen and encourage others to listen for Len Munsil. He has been making the circuit. He recently was on the Barry Young Show on KFYI 550 A.M. I haven't been able to fine the audio on it but I do know that Len Munsil was on the same station with Joe Crummey, and they have the audio in a four parter (pt.1 - pt. 2 - pt. 3 - pt. 4). Len Munsil was also on the Liddy and Hill show on KKNT 960 A.M. but I don't know if any audio is available on the internet. Since it is unlikely that there will be another televised debate you can at least let people know where they can see the previous Tucson debate. It will be re-aired on Cox Cable Channel 7, October 31st at 8:00 p.m. then a day before the election November 6th at 7:00 p.m. If they don't have cable, set up a gubernatorial viewing party and invite them over for dinner or a snack and watch it. Today October 31st, you could set up a tv outside, sit in those white style lawn chairs and have a viewing public party with all the trick-or-treaters. You can also point them to some other video (2) taken from the editorial board meeting the candidates had with The Arizona Republic.
"If there must be trouble let it be in my day, that my child may have peace."
~Thomas Paine
"Contemplate the mangled bodies of your countrymen, and then say, 'What should be the reward of such sacrifices?' Bid us and our posterity, bow the knee, supplicate the friendship, and plough, and sow, and reap, to glut the avarice of the men who have let loose on us the dogs of war to riot in our blood and hunt us from the face of the earth? If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animating contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!"
~Samuel Adams
"The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks."
~Samuel Adams
...vote...
~tohu vavohu
