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Obama Not Ready to Lead
By Paul Nann
pauln@purduereview.com
We live in a dangerous world. Unfortunately, there are people out there who would like nothing more than have us vanish from the face of this earth. We are living in a world where our enemies will not hesitate to take advantage of any openings we give them. How we handled these threats...
Obama to English Dictionary
By Aaron Anspaugh
aarona@purduereview.com
The following Obama quotes were taken from the three Presidential debates. They have been translated from Political BS to the politically incorrect, colloquial langauge of average Americans for your convenience.
“So we have to move swiftly, and we have to move wisely [in passing this Bailout Bill].”
Translation: We have to pass the $700 billion bailout quickly before the American people can stop it. We know what is best.
Letter to the Editor
From Connie Basham
You may consider this piece a statement regarding a recent mailing sent by the Democrat Party in Indiana, on behalf of John Polles, candidate for Indiana State Representative, District 26 (which encompasses Purdue University). The subject of the mailing in question was a vicious, shadowy attack on the character of Mr. Polles's opponent, Randy Truitt.
As many in the area will recall, I was also attacked personally in much the same manner, in both 2004 and 2006, when I was seeking the same legislative seat. Addressing issues and actual voting record is one thing. Sensational, tabloid-like, bending of the truth is absolutely another.
Randy Truitt is a lifelong resident of West Lafayette. His maternal grandfather, Dr. Frank Peyton, was a well-respected obstetrician/gynecologist who delivered over 11,000 local babies. His mother, Patti, is a lifelong resident herself and has had a successful area law practice for many years. Randy's father, Bob, is a very successful businessman who works tirelessly on behalf of his church and charitable organizations. The fact that Randy took a position with a CONSTRUCTION COMPANY to remain in this area has absolutely no connection to the recent collapse of financial organizations. To infer otherwise is outright slander, and Democrat insiders should hang their heads in shame.
This attack on Randy is indeed shameful and reprehensible. When I was attacked in the same manner, I tried to remain dignified; but it hurt. And I don't like seeing such a fine young man and his family victimized by the low-class, insidious tactics of the Democrat Party. Since this type of behavior continues, do the voters of District 26 finally get the picture? If they send Mr. Polles to the Statehouse, dare they trust his party to conduct itself in a respectable, trustworthy manner as they vote on issues of values and education and health . . . and every other issue addressed by the House of Representatives? It certainly isn't the party I want in control of my grandchildren's future!
Mr. Polles's mailings (identical to those of other candidates around the state) have constantly referred to him as "a leader." If his party controls him now in this manner, do we dare believe that he would be able to "lead" his party in caucus? Do we dare believe he would have the ability to "cross the aisle" and form partnerships to benefit us in District 26? Highly unlikely! On the other hand, Randy's family has LONG been friends with Rep. Sheila Klinker and her family; so surely we can expect a coalition to grow around that friendship, enabling Randy to become a TRUE LEADER for us!
I urge the voters of District 26 to open their eyes and finally use the good sense we all know they have, by sending Randy Truitt to the House of Representatives!
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2008 PSG Election Coverage
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Point-Counter-Point
The audio of the economic debate between Edward and Marshall is available here.