What Sarah Palin Means to the World

I've been contemplating all that it means for Sarah Palin to run for the presidency of the United States. Yes, she's fiscally conservative, so check one off for the Wisconsin debate to end the grip of unions on our government budgets. Yes, she's pro-life and pro-marriage, as defined by DOMA, so check one off for social conservatives. She's also against the ground-zero mosque, so check one off for our Christian heritage. She was also spot-on regarding enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya, so check one off for foreign affairs.

My thoughts then drifted to energy. Score another one for Sarah from the outset, as she's been saying "drill, baby, drill" since drilling was cool. Now it's been halted, thanks to Obama. I then thought about Obamacare. Yep, check one off there as well. Her "death panels" comment started the bill on its path to destruction, God willing.

Now I'm left with a different thought. What does Sarah Palin mean to the world?

Sarah Palin is the only politician in the world who can calm it. She doesn't have to do much, she only has to convey a sense of resolve. I haven't seen any resolve from Washington regarding all the events that are unfolding in the Mideast and elsewhere. I haven't seen anyone step up on the world stage and say that this is NOT the end of times. (I've heard that....have you?) I don't believe it, however, because I know how resilient the American economy is. And, after all, isn't that what all the unrest is about: the economy?

Sarah Palin could announce that she will run for President of the United States, but it won't be a simple announcement that will make a difference. It will be her personality and resolve to champion all things that make this country great that will have an impact. Hers is an understanding of this country's greatness that mirrors the majority of Americans. The majority of Americans just don't yet know that. They still only know the crap that's being fed them by the left-wing, lamestream media. But that will change.

Ronald Reagan captured our sense of resolve and evoked a "can do" attitude when he began his campaign, which we sorely need right now. Barack Obama has done his level best to subvert our lofty expectations of the future and why? It's quite simple, really. Barack Obama believes that government is the end-all, be-all of the American experience, which is as far from the truth as possible. Without the understanding that it's the American people that make this country great, he is doomed. And without a strong America leading the way, our world is doomed to experience more unrest like we see today in the Mideast, northern Africa and elsewhere.

When the world senses a fading American dream, it loses its bearings and rightly so. We have to lead by example, not words. We have to lead by doing, not hoping. Moreover, we can only return to greatness if our leaders in Washington believe the same things that we do and get out of our way to prove it.

Sarah Palin oozes confidence in the American dream. She knows what will inspire us and it isn't some government program. She has confidence in us and, so far, she's the only politician that seems to understand that and has understood it from the beginning.

The minute that Ronald Reagan was elected President, the Iran hostage situation was over. The hostage takers knew their days were numbered with Reagan in office and they were right. The minute that Sarah Palin is elected President, the world will know that the United States has resurrected itself and act accordingly, deferring to principled leadership. That, my friends, is what Sarah Palin means to the world.

Reagan/Palin Appreciation Month

As we fast approach February, let's all remember that February is the one hundred year anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Coincidentally, February is also the birth month of Sarah Palin, who holds up Ronald Reagan as the icon of her political philosophy.

Although you can attempt to find similarities between Ronald Reagan and Sarah Palin, the truth is this: they have both had a profound influence on the politics of our lives in unique ways, fueled by their charismatic and individual personalities.

Why do their messages resonate the way they do, both with the left and right? It is because of their unabashed optimism in the face of all that confronts us as a nation. Burnished by their foundational beliefs in God and the United States Constitution, they are unapologetic standard-bearers for what we know as American exceptionalism.

Please take the time to show your appreciation for these two unique individuals and join us in celebrating Reagan/Palin Appreciation Month!

Why Celebrate July Fourth?

Why should we celebrate July Fourth?

What do we really think about on that day? Do we think about parades? Do we think about backyard cook-outs? Do we think about fireworks?

More than likely, the answer is yes. We think about all those things. But why?

Why does this day mean so much to us? What is it about the 4th of July that causes us to regale ourselves in red, white and blue? Why do we encourage our children to participate in parades and record those events on film? Why do we insist that our kids decorate their bikes, their skateboards or their tricycles in the colors of our flag? Moreover, why do our children comply?

We don't just celebrate a day in the past, one that happened many, many years ago. We celebrate the birth of a concept. We celebrate the leaders that conceived that concept. We celebrate the collective acceptance of that concept's meaning. We celebrate the continuing relevance of that concept in our lives today.

But what if someone tried to change that concept?

What happens if we decide that the basis for our celebration is no longer relevant? What happens if we dismiss those that created the concept as mere figments of our imagination, or, what if we deny their existence? What happens if we no longer teach our children the meaning of the Fourth of July?

Does it cease to exist?

I'm flying the stars and stripes until I go under. I signed on to this task when I got older and remembered that my bike had to be red, white and blue, despite not knowing why. Although I didn't know why then, I definitely know why now. Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Reagan and now Palin. Patriots and leaders all, who will always remind us what our country is truly all about.

Why do you celebrate the 4th of July?

Reagan & Palin: Partners in Common Sense

Seth Adam Smith put together an excellent video to highlight Ronald Reagan's 1961 speech on socialized medicine. I believe that Ronald Reagan and Sarah Palin would have been very good friends.



I think that their natural common sense presents a strong bond between them, no matter the distance, no matter what realm of life they now enjoy.

Hat tip: Conservatives4Palin

Ronald Reagan on Socialized Medicine

This man understood the creep of socialism more than anyone in the last 50 years. His words are more relevant today than ever!



This is even more prescient and a true classic!



Here's another take from PJTV.