Struggling Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Campaigns on Abortion – Is it Truly a Social Conscious or a Sure-Fire Fundraiser that Motivates?

Barbara Boxer Uses Abortion Issue in Desperation - image Politico

FromPolitico: Barbara Boxer, in a rally at a Hollywood, CA hotel, claimed that her opponent, Republican Carly Fiorina, “would become a sure Senate vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.” Apparently, Boxer is unaware that neither Chamber of the House, Senate or Congress, has the right to overturn any Supreme Court decision. The only “danger” to a “woman’s right to choose” would be the people’s hiring of a President, who would then have the right to appoint Supreme Court justices, which are first vetted and approved by the Senate. The abortion football, like the “gay marriage” football, have become nothing more or less than political cards, played to the public and used with no real intent or power, for that matter, of moving the debate forward or solving any issue. When someone declares their personal belief in life or abortion, one is merely stating an opinion and unless than someone is sitting on the highest court in the land, it is a moot point.

Therefore, Boxer’s logic (and any other politician who tries this tactic) follows that the voters in California, or elsewhere where that tired card is played, feel that “protecting the rights of the unborn” or “fighting for a woman’s right to choose”, at this point in the game, should trump the fact that there is high unemployment, and major entitlement programs upon which she (and her like-minded peers), voted upon in order to suck the life out of our nation. Social issues come into play when the economy is not in “tatters”, and when all is “rosy”. What Boxer, and other politician’s in her position (danger of losing a job, and joining the 9.6% of the nation (low estimate by some economists) who are no longer employed) are left with, after either knowingly, or worse going to incompetence, unknowingly took part in the legislation that caused this mess, are the “scare tactics of social issues”. Regardless of Fiorina’s personal beliefs, or O’Donnel’s, or Witman’s, or Pelosi’s, or Murry’s, or any one of the women running who are either pro-life or pro-abortion, the women (or men) who count are sitting on the Supreme Court.

It is, as of the present time, a women’s right to choose whether or not to end the life of a child in utero, however, those who might matter politically are at the State level, not the Federal level, and would move legislation forward that would either limit or increases access to abortion, and those laws are then challenged – in the courts. So, in reality the politician’s one must be most concerned with, specifically on the issue of abortion, are those who are applying for jobs as State Representatives and State Senators and Governors who would sign into law a bill on the subject – however, no state can trump the Supreme Court. No one, in any position in a State or Federal office, now, or in the foreseeable future, has the ability to overturn anything.

It is the duping of those who have no clue when it comes to civics, that “career” politicians’ hope to prey upon. It is the collective body politic, that would stand to move an issue one way or the other, and the time it takes to do so is obviously lengthy. Roe vs. Wade was decided upon in in 1973 and to date, no one politician or individual has brought a successful appeal forward to the only body upon which the issue is adjudicated. It is especially shameless when a woman in the political arena, either pro-or anti abortion, uses this issue to campaign, without specifically acknowledging the steps necessary to move it forward, and either their or their oponnents very minor role in the process, they are not feminists, they are merely taking advantage of other women.

The Democrats, who are clearly in danger of losing their majority, cannot “man up” (how sexist) and campaign on their records – records which the voting public who are motivated by the economy are clearly aware. Wild claims, made in front of clueless celebrities, with the backing of the nation’s foremost lobby on abortion (N.A.R.A.L.) smack of desperation and an entreaty for hard cash – which Boxer will need to clear her debts after Nov. 2nd.

George Bush – “Miss Me Yet?” Billboard – Coincides with December Poll 44% would Prefer Bush over Obama

Billboard: George W. Bush "Miss Me Yet" image: Minnesota Public Radio

Over at NPRthere appears to be a mystery afoot regarding the ownership of a billboard depicting former President Bush – with the simple phrase: “Miss me Yet?”. The board, which is located off a highway in Wyoming, has some blogs abuzz with the question of who might be responsible and alternately, if it is real or photo shopped. According to NPR, it is real, and the question as to who installed the board, is moot. Why? When one considers the fact that, although it’s only been a year since the much-maligned (in some cases fairly in most, not) George W Bush left office, a poll taken in December by Public Policy Polling and reported by Politico showed that 44% of the respondents wanted Bush back.

No kidding.

All about Civics:

When the majority wake up to the fact that the Office of the President is, indeed lofty, and the individual in the seat, is both the head of their political party, as well as either hamstrung or helped by Congress (should that congress not agree or be, for example, of a different political party). It is apparent that Bush made mistakes (human after all) and was, in essence, hamstrung, along with the rest of the Republican party, since 2006. 2006 by way of explanation, was the year the Democrats took the majority of the seats in the House and the Senate – as a reminder, the House and the Senate have control over finances, the President does not – unless of course, he (or someday she), has a congress in concert. In that case, all kinds of things can go either right or wrong, depending upon one’s political point of view.

Prior to 2006, Bush enjoyed an extremely vocal minority – one that took every opportunity to stick it to him, so to speak. Speaking of which, the Presidents “speech patterns” and colloquialism remained the butt of both mainstream media jokes (see your local paper, your evening newscast, or MSN and CNN), that said, his predecessor, even with the aid of a teleprompter has difficulties accurately pronouncing words – of course, that has not been widely publicized (YouTube video below), because it has happened, once, that we are aware of.

With the Iranians planning to ”Stun the West” on February 11th, one has to sit back and ask three questions: 1) Would the Iranians have dared to make such a comment if that madman, cowboy from Texas was in the driver’s seat? 2: How long will it take the Obama administration to issue a statement of condemnation following whatever “shock” the “west” is about to receive? Finally 3: Do you feel particularly safe lately?

George Bush: Miss me Yet? - Billboard from off the Wyoming Highway - image Minnesota Public Radio

Perhaps the best letter published is from the blog: Hillbuzz.org. The Letter, published immediately following Obama’s inauguration is a reflection from a group of Chicago Democrats who wrote the most heartfelt of all the letters and essays regarding President George W. Bush one can find. It is entitled: “Goodbye and thank you, George W. Bush. You did the very best that you could, and we are grateful for your service.” And can be read in its entirety here It is a strongly recommended read as it speaks volumes as to why, a year later, the former President is tracking strongly in polls, and someone in Wyoming feels t worth the time and money to put up that billboard. One wonders how long it will take before others pop up, here and there, along the highways and byways of the nation.

Video of President Obama, mispronouncing, not once, but three times, the simple word “corpsman”: