These are Great Days

Winston Churchill once said, "These are not dark days: these are great days - the greatest days our country has ever lived." His country was in one of the worst wars imagineable. Children went to bed, often hungry, black curtains covered the windows, fathers and grandfathers far from home. Churchill was not reflecting on the great comfort of his day, but the great character. 

Tough times prove tough character. Obama would have you believe that these are the worst of days. When pushed about the economy, he admits it has experienced growth over the past 7 years but on the campaign trail he twists it to sound like we're on the edge of a great depression. When pressed about the war, he stammers to admits the troops have turned us toward success, but on the campaign trail all you hear is that we must salvage what we can, turn tail and run. This is not the kind of character that reflects America. 

The McCain/Pallin ticket provides a solid foundation for America. They have strong ideals, they're beacons for real change, and their character has been weighed and measured. They believe in the strength of the American Army and the ability of this country to produce its own oil, find new sources of energy and ensure that its citizens maintain their financial independence. The fact that McCain went outside the usual party procedures in choosing Palin proves he truly stands for change while Obama's choice of Biden proved the democratic party maintains control and the proverbial rut holds the wheel firmly in its grasp. It reflects a lack of character, a weak commitment to change and politics as usual. 

Finally, when it comes to character the McCain/Palin ticket is comprised of two strong people. In the face of adversity they have chosen at a great price to hold firm to their strong convictions. 

McCain's military service speaks for itself, having survived a six year capture in which he was tortured, suffering every humiliation, leaving him physically scarred for life. That is character that stands strong in the face of death. When Palin protected her pregnancy, knowing her child would struggle, and again when her daughter revealed she was pregnant, Palin showed considerable strength of character. She could have quietly taken the "medical" route, saved a bit of political face, but she didn't. That's character that stands strong in the face of life. 

Obama is charismatic, articulate, but he lacks character. Character is what makes this Nation strong, and in times like this we need leaders of character at the helm.