What Are Your Children Inheriting?

In these days of volital stock markets, it makes me stop and think. What will I be leaving my children and grandchildren?

My husband and I have worked faithfully to save for our retirement. We have a nice little nest egg that will make our retirement years comfortable for us. Most likely when we leave this earth our children will inherit a nice chunk of change.

Here are the questions. Would it be better to invest a small amount of that money in the campaign of Mike Huckabee to guarantee that our kids will inherit not only money, but a country that is in better shape than it is today? Will we leave behind a country that is secure and prosperous? Or will it be a country that is crippled by socialized medicine and taxed to the breaking point?

Maybe you are already well into your retirement years. What will your children inherit from you? What do you want them to inherit?

Let's take a long hard look at the legacy we will leave behind for our kids. Let's take a long hard look at what we believe in and decide today to stop thinking so much about our own comfort but to consider making a sacrifice so our children and grand children will have the best possible future.

Interesting Breakdown of Poll Numbers

This breakdown of the recent Iowa poll by Rasmussen was done by Tommy Oliver. See here for more details. http://race42008.com/2007/10/17/heres-some-more-on-the-rasmussen-iowa-caucus-poll/

Among Men
Mitt Romney 24%
Fred Thompson 23%
Mike Huckabee 19%
Rudy Giuliani 11%
John McCain 6%

Among Women
Mitt Romney 28%
Rudy Giuliani 16%
Mike Huckabee 16%
Fred Thompson 10%
John McCain 7%
Sam Brownback 4%

Among 18-29 year olds
Fred Thompson 24%
Mitt Romney 22%
Rudy Giuliani 9%
Mike Huckabee 9%
John McCain 9%
Ron Paul 5%

Among 30-39 year olds
Mike Huckabee 23%
Mitt Romney 23%
Fred Thompson 18%
Rudy Giuliani 10%
John McCain 5%
Sam Brownback 4%

Among 40-49 year olds
Fred Thompson 23%
Mike Huckabee 22%
Rudy Giuliani 15%
Mitt Romney 13%
John McCain 7%
Sam Brownback 6%

Among 50-64 year olds
Mitt Romney 28%
Fred Thompson 19%
Mike Huckabee 18%
Rudy Giuliani 14%
John McCain 5%

Among 65+
Mitt Romney 34%
Rudy Giuliani 14%
Fred Thompson 13%
Mike Huckabee 13%
John McCain 7%



I think it is interesting that Mike scores so low in the 65 and older group. You would think he is the type of candidate with "old fashioned" morals and values that this age group would appreciate.

My thoughts: They watch tv and are not on the internet.

The solution: Get Mike on t.v.

While these older folks may trek out to vote in January, they are less likely to trek out to meet the candidates on the street.

Donations are up for Huckabee starting this quarter, but it takes A LOT of money to buy tv ads. Keep up the good work. Tell everyone who will listen. Mike Huckabee needs to be the next President of the United States.

Additional Note: It is also interesting to note the difference between men an women. Women like Giuliani better ( i.e., he will keep us safe??) and dislike Fred Thompson by about 50% compared to men. Don't know what to think about that. Karla

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10,000 T.V. ADS!

MSNBC is reporting tonight that Mitt Romney has paid for and played 10,000 t.v. spots to date. That is amazing!! Not that he had so many ads. It's amazing that Mike Huckabee has won a recent Iowa poll for those voters who have decided for sure whom they are voting for. Just think of the power Huckabee would have if we started supporting him financially and he could do 1/100th the number of t.v. spots??

Let's Make History

This presidential election will be the most exciting election in a long long time. We have a chance to make history. Not by electing the first woman or the first non-white or the person with the most money or the person with party machine behind him or her . But by being the first election in decades that was won by the people. People who have taken back the voting process and made it an honorable way to elect the President of the United States of America.

It is amazing the amount of influence certain people carry. But I don't believe Republicans are going to be led, this time around, like they are following the Pied Piper. I believe that the number of undecided voters represent a surgence of power. The power of the people! People who are going to take the time to explore the candidates and to vote their conscience.

Please take your vote seriously. So many people have told me they haven't even started thinking about the election. It is time to start!! This election could be decided by the middle of February. Let's take back the political process and give it to the people where it belongs.

Where's Fred?

The media has been reporting that Fred Thompson is MIA. He has cancelled several of his scheduled events and basically has not been seen since his debut in the CNBC debate. Exactly how many blunders does this candidate have to make before his followers realize they are following a sinking ship? Could it be that the early reports of Mr. Thompson being a little on the lazy side (or maybe a lot) have been right on?

What's In A Name?

I have been floored by recent revelations in the news that it is believed people will not vote for Mike Huckabee because his last name makes him seem like a "hick". What in the world has this country come to?

There is an underlying message in all of this, I believe. And here it is: People who do not live in a geographically large population are less intelligent than those who do. You can even see it on t.v.

Take Survivor for example. There is a young woman on the show who has made it clear that she feels superior to the other contestants who are not from the Big City. Her biggest complaint? They are so disgustingly polite! How arrogant is that?

This is crazy!!

What kind of name is Giuliani anyway? From my part of the country ( yes, I'm one of those you should take pity on as I live in Central Illinois in the country no less!!) Maybe that is a name easily recognized in New York, but I checked my local telephone directory, there are no Giulianis (there was one Giuliano however).

Are Americans in general so lacking in intelligence that they would vote for a candidate based on a name?? Now name recognition is a different story. There is tons of research to support that notion. But it is a sad day no matter what the size of the population, when we believe someone would be so lacking in intelligence they would vote based on the sound of someone's name.

The truth is, Mike Huckabee relates to the middle class of this country. And although the middle class does not make a lot of noise, it is a very powerful voting block. It is the voting block that recognizes this country's economy is slipping and needs intelligent leadership with fresh ideas for how to get things back on track. It is the voting block that recognizes the value of human life. It is the voting block that believes a return to good manners would be a good thing for this country.

So, you can call me a hick or country bumpkin or whatever name you want. I will be voting for Mike Huckabee. ( one of those disgustingly polite people, who I believe is the most intelligent candidate). Please tell me you will take the time to explore the positions of all of the candidates before making your choice at the polls.

By the way, I earned a Master's Degree at the University of Illinois and still choose to live in a small community. Go figure.

Karla