Sunday, July 29, 2007
I know there are lots of you out there that love to bash Hillary and Bill Clinton. Some of you actually will believe that by dredging up all their sordid past history will some way defeat her in the Presidential election. However, I got news for you IT WON’T WORK!
Last year, I reluctantly agreed to advise a local mayoral candidate that had been advised by others to “run against” the building of a city funded and to be city run water park, which by the way was going to be built whether he wanted built or not.
(The park has been built and is being enjoyed. No, it is not making money and never will, however, I digress.)
By continually pushing against his opponent with the negative position on the water park and, unfortunately, coming across to the voters as an “aginer” he lost the election 2-1 to a decent fellow, who was not inspiring but who also wasn’t negative.
Now, I know that being against something, dredging up the dirt makes some of you feel good.
However, as conservatives, we are never going to win a campaign by using this tactic. We will not beat Hillary Clinton and the vast political machine she and Bill have established by going negative, we will only win elections against the Clintons, or anyone else even in our in local elections by presenting better ideas and solutions to problems, based on better values, that inspire and motivate our voters and that shows them a new vision of what can be.
Did we not learn anything from President Reagan?
Ronald Reagan offered an alternative future to 21% interest rates, gas lines, and a 444-day hostage crisis. President Reagan inspired us to see the “shining city on the hill” and for goodness sakes let’s not forget that we can return this great country to that vision --- greatly scaled back government, lower taxes, and greater opportunity for everyone,
We can and we must offer a successful vision of a future to the voters in this election and we must inspire and excite them to follow us, or otherwise we are in for 8-years at least of a Clinton re-run.
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
ARMSTRONG and Associates
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Hillary and Obama - Let 'em duke it out
July 25, 2007
I can’t for the sake of me understand:
1. Why Bill Clinton has to ensure America his wife is not trying to be a man.
2. Why so many “progressives” are enamoured by this woman called Hillary
3. And why Obama just doesn’t challenge Hillary, and her thick ankles and high testosterone, to a winner takes all match
When it comes to “You Tube” debates frankly there were no winners. Anybody who would succumb to such tripe has to be a loser or have very low self-esteem to begin with.
SO, just like the Republicans, or as Mark Levin calls the “Repubicans,” it seems to me that the Democrats have no outstanding leadership or candidate.
Will Hillary be nominated? Frankly, I do hope so.
If there is anything that can turn me from a Libertarian to vote Republican again it would be to vote against Hillary.
Fred, are you still out there?
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
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I can’t for the sake of me understand:
1. Why Bill Clinton has to ensure America his wife is not trying to be a man.
2. Why so many “progressives” are enamoured by this woman called Hillary
3. And why Obama just doesn’t challenge Hillary, and her thick ankles and high testosterone, to a winner takes all match
When it comes to “You Tube” debates frankly there were no winners. Anybody who would succumb to such tripe has to be a loser or have very low self-esteem to begin with.
SO, just like the Republicans, or as Mark Levin calls the “Repubicans,” it seems to me that the Democrats have no outstanding leadership or candidate.
Will Hillary be nominated? Frankly, I do hope so.
If there is anything that can turn me from a Libertarian to vote Republican again it would be to vote against Hillary.
Fred, are you still out there?
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
ARMSTRONG and Associates
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
July 18, 2007 - Observations on Becoming a Politician
“He called me several months ago to assure me he would not run against me,” Dr. Ken Winters (Ky Senator-R) said. “I’ve known Carroll for a long time and have trouble thinking he’d make such a personal commitment not to run and then turn around and announce he intends to run. A person’s word is the most important asset they have in life.” (Paducah Sun July 17,2007)
As a political observer for 35-years my advice is simple to anyone considering going into politics these days.
Forget it. Get over it. If you go in as a humble and honest person your chances of coming out as one are greatly impaired.
However, since there are those of you out there who cast common sense to the side and insist you “can make a difference” consider these observations and consider taking some of this advice:
1. Understand politicians are held in more disdain than used car salesmen and lawyers and that is truly sad since they are charged with running our governments and spending our hard earned money that we pay out the kazoo in taxes. However, that is the fact. Congress’s approval rating is 16% even below President Bush’s. So, accept up front you are joining this elite club. Ask yourself how do you propose to change this torrid image? Stake out your turf and stand up for something that the average man and woman can support you on and that you believe in. For example, in Kentucky advocate rolling back the meetings of the impotent legislature to every two years, as in the past, and you will become a hero overnight. Or, run on eliminating the state income tax and replacing it with an across the board sales tax or fair tax so that everyone pays and see how that resonates.
2. If you decide to run a campaign then for goodness sakes run for something and run toward something that you are very passionate about. Politicians who run against issues (consider the Hopkinsville’s Mayor race) simply don’t inspire and motivate anyone except their base. And trust me your base can’t get you elected.
3. Stay on the high road although this won’t be as easy you would think – there will be temptations to get down and into the dirt coming from all camps. Your junior consultants and wanna be power brokers will be telling you to get down and dirty. Use some common sense. The public is tired of all this crap. Be different by staying out of and above the fray.
4. Remember you no longer have a private life and anything you ever did in your private life is now game for public fodder. If you were, or are, an adulterer, womanizer, tax cheat, or simply a dishonest “wanna be” you will be found out and exposed. If you had sex of any kind with “that woman” admit it up front and ask for forgiveness with tears in your eyes and quivering lips as you drape yourself in the flag and hold the New Testament (or Koran, Book of Mormon or whatever). It might work with a few voters.
5. Voters don’t expect any politician of any ilk to ever really keep his or her word once elected. If you truly want to be different keep your word and let people know you did --- for the sake of me I can’t figure why anyone with integrity would join the ranks of politicians but then I have matured in 57-years and obviously have become a cynic on politics.
6. Expect the unexpected --- they (the public, media and your opponents) will come after you with a vengeance and your family life, if you have one, may not be able to withstand it. Ask yourself is it worth giving up your family to hold some office?
7. If you are going to be a politician you must be committed to it. Learn from the masters such as former Congressman Carroll Hubbard and Frank Albert Stubblefield. Send out birthday cards, anniversary congratulations, and get well wishes even to those people you never knew. They will be flattered and they will think highly of you for it.
8. Be a good fundraiser by promising the moon and at least delivering a star or two. Or, be independently wealthy and see if you can buy the seat like Mayor Bloomberg is obviously thinking he can do. It might work. And then again it might not. However, you have to be persistent in politics. Lose today, run again totally made over tomorrow.
Finally, consider all this seriously before you change your life and join the ranks of the professional politician. There are much nobler professions for good men and women.
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
ARMSTRONG and Associates
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As a political observer for 35-years my advice is simple to anyone considering going into politics these days.
Forget it. Get over it. If you go in as a humble and honest person your chances of coming out as one are greatly impaired.
However, since there are those of you out there who cast common sense to the side and insist you “can make a difference” consider these observations and consider taking some of this advice:
1. Understand politicians are held in more disdain than used car salesmen and lawyers and that is truly sad since they are charged with running our governments and spending our hard earned money that we pay out the kazoo in taxes. However, that is the fact. Congress’s approval rating is 16% even below President Bush’s. So, accept up front you are joining this elite club. Ask yourself how do you propose to change this torrid image? Stake out your turf and stand up for something that the average man and woman can support you on and that you believe in. For example, in Kentucky advocate rolling back the meetings of the impotent legislature to every two years, as in the past, and you will become a hero overnight. Or, run on eliminating the state income tax and replacing it with an across the board sales tax or fair tax so that everyone pays and see how that resonates.
2. If you decide to run a campaign then for goodness sakes run for something and run toward something that you are very passionate about. Politicians who run against issues (consider the Hopkinsville’s Mayor race) simply don’t inspire and motivate anyone except their base. And trust me your base can’t get you elected.
3. Stay on the high road although this won’t be as easy you would think – there will be temptations to get down and into the dirt coming from all camps. Your junior consultants and wanna be power brokers will be telling you to get down and dirty. Use some common sense. The public is tired of all this crap. Be different by staying out of and above the fray.
4. Remember you no longer have a private life and anything you ever did in your private life is now game for public fodder. If you were, or are, an adulterer, womanizer, tax cheat, or simply a dishonest “wanna be” you will be found out and exposed. If you had sex of any kind with “that woman” admit it up front and ask for forgiveness with tears in your eyes and quivering lips as you drape yourself in the flag and hold the New Testament (or Koran, Book of Mormon or whatever). It might work with a few voters.
5. Voters don’t expect any politician of any ilk to ever really keep his or her word once elected. If you truly want to be different keep your word and let people know you did --- for the sake of me I can’t figure why anyone with integrity would join the ranks of politicians but then I have matured in 57-years and obviously have become a cynic on politics.
6. Expect the unexpected --- they (the public, media and your opponents) will come after you with a vengeance and your family life, if you have one, may not be able to withstand it. Ask yourself is it worth giving up your family to hold some office?
7. If you are going to be a politician you must be committed to it. Learn from the masters such as former Congressman Carroll Hubbard and Frank Albert Stubblefield. Send out birthday cards, anniversary congratulations, and get well wishes even to those people you never knew. They will be flattered and they will think highly of you for it.
8. Be a good fundraiser by promising the moon and at least delivering a star or two. Or, be independently wealthy and see if you can buy the seat like Mayor Bloomberg is obviously thinking he can do. It might work. And then again it might not. However, you have to be persistent in politics. Lose today, run again totally made over tomorrow.
Finally, consider all this seriously before you change your life and join the ranks of the professional politician. There are much nobler professions for good men and women.
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
ARMSTRONG and Associates
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
17 July 2007 - John Edwards and the Poverty Issue
John Edwards, who is trailing Clinton and Barack Obama in most polls, has tried to make poverty a signature campaign issue. He's currently in the middle of a three-day, multistate tour of impoverished communities.
John, let me give you some advice as a political observer of some 35-years. It isn't working. As a "bottom-feeder" lawyer with a $1200 haircut and a mansion that even makes the Clintons look shabby, I just don't see anyway that your appeal to work the poverty issue is going to take you anywhere except back to being a bottom-feeder.
Let it go John. Let it go.
As they say, "Common sense is not so common anymore."
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
ARMSTRONG and Associates
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John, let me give you some advice as a political observer of some 35-years. It isn't working. As a "bottom-feeder" lawyer with a $1200 haircut and a mansion that even makes the Clintons look shabby, I just don't see anyway that your appeal to work the poverty issue is going to take you anywhere except back to being a bottom-feeder.
Let it go John. Let it go.
As they say, "Common sense is not so common anymore."
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
ARMSTRONG and Associates
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