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The Barack Obama School of Diplomacy

Last week Barack Obama, in a very defensive move, lashed out at President Bush. Bush stated that some advocate negotiating with terrorist states such as Iran, but that he refused to do so. Obama naturally felt that Bush referred to his long cherished dream of someday negotiating with the only world leader currently calling the Holocaust a hoax and lashed out.

Obama angrily denied that he would ever negotiate with terrorism. Then he turned around and said he intended to open negotiations with Iran. Apparently he does not believe Iran represents a terrorist state. Iranian homosexuals might disagree, had they not been murdered or driven into hiding by the regime. The Iranian president's dream of destroying Israel might also strike some as terroristic.

To back his idea, Obama strangely brought up the Reagan talks with Mikhail Gorbachev. If Barack Obama seriously wants to compare the current Iranian leadership with former Soviet leader Gorbachev, the latter might have a great case for slander in US federal court. Reagan started out his presidency with tough talk and tougher action. He moves against Soviet designs in Grenada, helped anti-Soviet rebels in Afghanistan, and scared the bejesus out of them with the Strategic Defense Initiative. The Soviets spent themselves into collapse and Reagan had given the United States a position of strength from which to begin talks. A position of strength is the only one dictatorial regimes respect. Besides that, Gorbachev advocated expanding liberties and free speech. I do not see Iran's government doing the same.

Obama is not the next Jimmy Carter. He could be far worse. Obama believes that his charm and savvy would be enough to make revolutionary Iran see reason. Five presidents' best efforts tell a different story. Iran's best hope lies in the kind of quiet pressure maintained by Bush, not public enough to force a nationalist response on the part of their people but strong enough to impress the many in that country that yearn for freedom. Iran's mullahocracy may not be as stable as it looks, but giving it credibility by negotiating with it would be a huge mistake.

Our position in the world cannot afford the appeasment impulses of Barack Obama.

E-Vitation to an E-Fundraiser

Lisa Peana, candidate for the WV House of Delegates cordially invites you to a fundraiser like no other!

No heavy hors d'oeuvers, no sit down dinner, no drinks. No dressing up and no driving to the reception.

In fact to participate, you don't even have to leave the comfort of your own home. All that we need you to do is walk to your computer - turn it on - and click your mouse!

Please join us Thursday May, 22nd at http://www.peana4wv.com/ to learn about Lisa Peana's campaign and make a contribution online.

Your very generous contribution of $500, $250, $100 or whatever you can contribute will make the difference in sending a determined, hard-working conservative to the House of Delegates. Please click here to donate.

With no name ID and on a shoestring budget we came so close to victory two years ago. Lisa knows this is the year for a Republican to win in Wayne county, but she needs your help!

Your very generous contribution will go a long way toward tackling important issues including Tort Reform, Sunshine Laws, Tax Reform, and fighting for Pro-life legislation and West Virginia families.

These issues stand at the core of Lisa's beliefs and she will be a strong voice for Wayne County and for conservatives across the state who want to make West Virginia wonderful again. Please click here to donate.

Your very generous contribution will help Lisa on her path to victory in November!We hope to see you at Lisa's E-Fundraiser on Thursday. Join us to make West Virginia wonderful again.

Thank You,
Friends of Lisa Peana

P.S. You can contribute online by clicking ­here, or you can mail your check to PO BOX 313, Ceredo, WV 25507.

Contributions are limited to $1,000 per person. Contributors over $250 must provide occupation and employer per state campaign finance reporting requirements. Corporate contributions are prohibited. Public Employees Must Disregard.
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Commencement

Some of West Virginia University's graduation ceremonies last week lacked a certain key element, the president.

After one ceremony where students took the opportunity to show their outrage, Garrison opted to skip the Eberly College commencement. An empty chair sat in the president's spot.

Did Mike Garrison understand how symbolic that could be? An open wound that refuses to heal. A vacancy where leadership ought to guide. Whatever good intentions or vision he had when he entered the job could not outweigh the harm he does daily by clinging to his seat. A university president driven from commencement ceremonies cannot possibly retain the moral authority necessary to continue.

In this blog I advocated last fall that Garrison deserved a chance and I stand by what I said. He did deserve a fair shot. How his administration handled this situation more resembles the Dukes of Hazzard character Jefferson Davis Hogg than David Hardesty. Hardesty often sparked complaint, but never derision or questions about honesty. Most people believe Hardesty led the university well, despite his hiring sparking many of the same complaints as Garrison. The handling of this degree was at best was incompetent, at worst corrupt.

Silence often speaks louder than a voice. In this case absence revealed more than presence. West Virginia University must have the opportunity to commence a new era in its history with untainted leadership.

McCain’s Visit

Friday marked John McCain’s first visit to West Virginia this election cycle. It was a great event. Supporters and Party officials turned out to support our next President.

Among the speakers Tim Armstead, the Republican House Minority Leader introduced our candidates for state-wide and federal offices. It was an opportunity for everyone to rally around our candidates and give them the support they need as we head into the General Election.

Congresswoman Shelley Moore – Capito introduced Mrs. McCain as she handed the microphone to Senator McCain. Senator McCain talked about the issues that are not only important to West Virginia but our nation as a whole. He also took questions from the audience and used his Straight – Talk to provide real answers and not rhetoric.

First off, as a candidate, one thing I must say is that I am humble and proud to be sharing the ballot this year with such great candidates. Our candidates have held positive, issue-oriented primary campaigns whether they were opposed or not. Each the GOP candidate is educated and well-versed on the issues of their office giving our voters the best possible choices as they are looking for change this year.

But one thing must be said and Reagan said it best, “There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit.” That is one quote that merits reminding this election year. Each and every volunteer, supporter, committee member, etc has something positive to offer our candidates to win these elections. After all, isn’t that why we, as Republicans, get involved to begin with? To further the GOP platform, and to help Republicans gain elected seats?

By pulling together our resources, energy, ideas and support for our candidates, our volunteers and if we keep what Reagan said in mind, I know that we, as a Republican Party, can accomplish great things not only this election year, but for years to come.

Bits and Pieces

Recount in Mineral County Commission Race. After canvassing the votes on Friday only 2 vote separate LaRue and Leatherman. Leatherman has asked for a recount after picking up 3 votes in the canvass.

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John McCain visited Charleston on Friday to meet with Republican Party leaders from around the state. He took a few questions. Here are his comments on protecting Gun manufactures from unnecessary law suits, something Clinton and Obama are encouraging and a solution to the home mortgage issue that doesn't raise taxes.



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Mineral County selected its 14 delegates to the state convention in Flatwoods on June 21st. Those delegates will vote to select the 5 Republican Electors that will represent West Virginia in the Electoral College should West Virginia select a Republican candidate in November.