Soldiers of Heaven

The latest theory is that American Soldiers were fighting The Soldiers of Heaven in Iraq. No, I'm not making this up. Our Soldiers are placing their lives on the line, to put down a Shiite Millenarian Cult! Hundreds of Billions of Taxpayers Dollars have been spent on the War in Iraq. Do you feel any safer? I don't!

Protests

Bring the troops home now! We didn't elect a New Congress to pass Non-binding Resolutions! Congress will either respond to the will of The People, or the Protests will grow larger! Hilary Clinton needs to quit pretending that she is powerless in Congress! For once Hilary, do the Right Thing, and lead the Senate in demanding that our troops come home from Iraq!

Friends

I would like to thank my Friends at: IsAmericaBurning.blogspot.com for their help in getting the word out about the Atrocity called Divine Strake!

Also the St. George, Utah, Public Library is still censoring Wikipedia. The Librarian I spoke to is aware of the problem, and said that people were even being frozen out of AOL. Although why anyone would use AOL is a mystery to me. The Librarian said that Technical People were already supposed to have solved the problem, but hadn't. At the rate our Library moves, who knows how long this will take?

Tonight I'm going to attend a lecture at the St. George Winter Bird Festival. I will be learning about Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers. The Website for the Bird Festival is SGcity.org/birdfestival.

Wikipedia

The Censorship practiced at our Public Library is Amazing. Here in St. George, Utah, we are barred from using Wikipedia. How silly is that? I mentioned it to one of the Librarians, and she said she would make a note of it.

On a happier note, the ladies of St. George deserve to be commended. There are 5 ladies here, who are members of CodePink, who have flown to Washington, D.C., to take part in the protests against the War in Iraq!

Another good thing will be taking place this Weekend in St. George. There will be a huge 3 day Winter Bird Festival. I have never been to a Bird Festival, but I plan on attending this one! This Festival starts Tomorrow!

John Kerry

John Kerry has dropped out of the Presidential Race. This is for the Best! Although Mr. Kerry would have made a better president than George Bush, he was and still is a member of the Skull and Bones. We need to demand more of our Presidential Candidates than membership in exclusive Clubs!

St. Francis

I was searching the Internet for information about St. Francis, when I came across this interesting Website: http://Franciscan.org. This site has many useful links, and is important in its own right. Those of us who are hoping to stop Divine Stake from taking place will need all of the Spiritual Sensitivity of St. Francis, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr, combined!

Divine Stupidity

The Bush Administration's push for the Divine Strake Bomb that they want to detonate in Nevada, hasn't made them many friends in St.George,Utah! I attended a Public Hearing about this travesty, this Evening! The hearing was scheduled to last for 3 hours, but since so many people signed up to speak, the meeting lasted for over 3 hours! Only one person spoke out in favor of Divine Strake! It was sad to hear about the serious diseases and sicknesses that many People were suffering from, because of testing that happened in Nevada in the past! We stopped Divine Strake from being tested last year, and I pray that we can stop it this year also!

My Daughter

My daughter arrived yesterday and we have been having a great visit! Yesterday I took her to the Chess Center so she could learn more about Chess. We also ate some Pizza over there. Today Grandma and I, took Samantha to see Charlotte's Web at the Movie Theater. She seemed bored with the movie, and I noticed other children were restless also. I feel the animated version was better than this version.

On Thursday I was one of the people protesting against Divine Strake! We have to stop the Warmongering of the Bush administration!

Divine Strake

The Warmongers in the White House are trying to waste additional money by blowing up a massive bomb, called Divine Strake. They tried to conduct this silly explosion last year, but due to the Public Out-Cry in Utah, we were able to stop them! Tonight I will be attending a meeting about this latest attempt at Dr. Strangelove Cold-War Mentality! I hope my Readers will Synpathize with our plight here in St. George, Utah!

On the lighter side, my daughter will be visiting me for 4 days, starting tomorrow! I plan on spoiling her as much as possible!

Daughter

My Daughter will be visiting me from January 12th-15th!

It makes me sad to see the old St. George Library torn down! It is very wasteful!

Picture

My picture did appear in the Newspaper, but several days later than I expected. The picture is of me surfing the Internet at the new Public Library. I have to give them credit for spelling my name correctly!

I made it through the Christmas Holiday Season relatively stress-free. The most difficult thing I had to accomplish was moving my things out of the storage space I have been renting. Mostly it was alot of books and magazines. I'm still organizing everything. I'm surprised that all my stuff actually fits into my New Place! It is nice to have access to my entire Personal Library in one place!

New Library

The new St. George Library opened today. Since I was at the Library a Newspaper reporter took my picture while I was sitting at the Computer. He asked me what my name was, so there is a chance that my picture may appear in the Newspaper tomorrow. The New Library is much larger than the old one. Since there is more room on the book-shelves, I hope they begin adding new books. Also I would like to see them expand the hours.

My daughter called me on the phone today! It was great to hear her voice! We wished each other a Merry Christmas! Needless to say, I am proud of my daughter!

Let's bring the troops home from Iraq. I opposed this Unjust War from the beginning. I also opposed the Gulf War back in 1991. I'm not a Pacifist, but I hate seeing our Country destroyed through senseless and costly Wars!

Endorsement

I usually don't endorse Candidates this early, however I am endorsing John Edwards for President. Although Mr. Edwards probably won't make an announcement until later this month, I believe that it is not too early to show support for his potential candidacy. I supported Mr. Edwards in 2004, because of his message of Compassion for The Poor and his ability to get his message across. I also admire Mr. Edwards because he has the courage to admit that granting President Bush the power to use force in Iraq was a tragic mistake! I hope my readers will also consider endorsing Mr. Edwards for President.

Cordially, Kris Ballard

Chess Tournament

Yesterday I played in the Igor Ivanov Chess Tournament. I won 2 games and lost 3. This is the 2nd Chess Tournament that I have played in.

Land Bill

I have good news to report. I just received News that Senator Bennett has given up on trying to sneak the Washington County Land Bill through Congress this Session! The Citizens of Washington County, Utah, deserve credit for opposing this Land Grab!

Marcus Borg

I'm reading an interesting book by Marcus Borg about Jesus. I can't remember the exact title of the Book, but Mr. Borg has some Religious Ideas that deserve consideration.

Knowledge

Aim for knowledge. If you become poor it will be wealth for you: if you become rich it will adorn you.

El Zubeir son of Abu-Bakr

Knowledge is better than wealth. You have to look after wealth; knowledge looks after you.

Ali

New Districts

It looks very likely that Utah will be getting a New Congressional Seat! The Republicans in Utah weren't interested in pushing for an extra Congressional Seat, until they realized that they weren't going to be in the Majority in the New Congress. Also the New Congress plans on giving Washington DC, a Congressional Seat, so there would be 437 seats in the House, instead of 435. These changes should take place within the next year or two.

District

There is a possibility that Utah will be awarded an additional Congressional District! I will be attending a meeting this evening, to see the maps that show the various proposals for Redistricting. That would be exciting if we could get an extra Congressional Seat!

More important than Politics, I was able to visit with my daughter the last few days!

Kind Words

Lately I have been receiving alot of Kind Words from People who voted for me in the Election! It's good to receive encouragement from my Community. Many are urging me to run for Public Office again.

Indonesia

It sounds like President Bush isn't too popular in Indonesia. I'm starting to like Indonesia.

Land Bill

During the Lame-Duck session of Congress, Greedy Land Speculators from Southern Utah are trying to get Congress to turn over 25,000 acres of Federal Land, to Private Development in Washington County, Utah! If any of my readers know anyone in Congress who is Environmentally Friendly, please tell them that the Citizens of Washington County, Utah, don't want this Land Bill!

It looks like the Bechtel Corporation has Cut and Run from Iraq. Too bad they were paid for work that they never completed!

CodePink

CodePink is a fantastic organization! Although I'm not a Lady, the Women in our area set up a local chapter, and have received Media Coverage. Here is the Website for the National Organization: http://CodePinkAlert.org.

I can't wait for the New Congress to take over! Although I know that they won't be able to correct everything, at least there will be some improvement!

Time-Tables

President Bush says that he doesn't want Time-Tables for bringing the Troops home. Sorry, but the Gravy-Train for Halliburton is coming to an end!

Iraq

Let's bring the Troops home from Iraq! The Republicans have spent enough Time, Treasure, and Lives, on their Military Adventure! I suggest a careful auditing of Halliburton's books by the new Congress. Also Blackwater Security, and others, should be scrutinized.

Washington County

There is so much going on, in Washington County, Utah! Here are a couple of links about the rapid, uncontrollable growth our area is facing: http://CitizensForDixie.org, and http://VisionDixie.org.

Here is a link for helping our kids have a good Christmas: http://CoinsForKids.net.

Veterans Day

Yesterday was Veterans Day. The College Democrats marched in the Veterans Day Parade. Although I'm not in College, they let me help carry their banner! It was good to keep the Democratic Message in front of the People!

It's great that we were able to take control of Congress! Here in Utah, we struggled! The only place that Democrats seem to do well in Utah, is in Salt Lake County! I will not rest until Democrats begin doing well in Southern Utah as well!

Denver

I think the 2008 Democratic National Convention should be held in Denver. What do my readers think?

Final Results

Although I lost my Election, I still feel like a Winner! I received 6,329 Votes! The Incumbent took 69% of the Vote, I received 24%, and the Independent Candidate followed with 5%.

Campaigning

I have been doing alot of Campaigning, since tomorrow is the Election! The Honk and Wave, has been working real well! Tomorrow, some of us Democrats are going to have an Election Party, at the Coral Hills Motel, starting at 8 PM!

Three more days!

There is so much going on with my Campaign, I don't know where to begin! This morning, and yesterday evening I did the Honk and Wave. Also, this morning I did the Alzheimers Memory Walk. This Memory Walk raised $22,000, for People who suffer from Alzheimers. The Team, I was on (Democrats of Southern Utah) , raised more Money ($600) , than any other Team! On Thursday Evening, I attended a Meet the Candidates Event, at the SunRiver Community Center. Although there weren't many People there, I was able to meet some highly motivated Seniors, who are looking for Good Government! On top of all this, I moved to a different Apartment (i.e. Room) yesterday!

Radio Interview

Today I did my Radio Interview. I was a bit nervous, since I couldn't see my Audience, but many People told me I did well. Even the guys at work, listened to the Interview. Since it was a Call in Show, I had to answer alot of phone calls, from listeners. After the Interview, I participated in a Peace March in St. George. There was probably about 50 of us, in the March. Also an article was published about me, in the Spectrum Newspaper today. My Mothers Letter to the Editor, in support of my candidacy, was also published in the Spectrum.

The Spectrum

A Newspaper Reporter called me today, and interviewed me over the telephone. He said an article about me, will appear in the Spectrum Newspaper, tomorrow.

Tomorrow I will be interviewed on the Radio, for 30 minutes. Wish me Luck!

Questions

The St. George Spectrum (Newspaper) sent me 4 questions they wanted me to answer about my Political Campaign. I finished my answers, and they will be published in the Newspaper.

My Mother wrote a letter to the Spectrum, supporting my Candidacy. They called her, and said they will be publishing her letter.

Campaign Signs

I just finished putting up 25 Campaign Signs! Also, I will also be running an Advertisement in the Dixie Weekly, and the Hurricane Valley Journal.

Yesterday, I attended the What Women Want Expo. The reason I went to the Expo, was to visit the Code Pink booth! For those who don't know what Code Pink is about, they are a group of Ladies, with Chapters all across the Nation, who want to bring the troops home from Iraq! The Women at the Booth, asked me to leave some of my Campaign Flyers on their table.

I have been speaking at alot of debates lately. On Monday, I was at the Rotary Club Luncheon Debate. On Wednesday, I was at the AOPC Debate. Many People told me that they thought I did a good job.

Last Tuesday, I became a member of the St. George Elks Lodge. I look forward to being of service to others!

Honk and Wave

I started doing the Honk and Wave, with my 3 foot x 3 foot campaign sign, yesterday and today. The response has been good!

Today I tried to do some volunteer doorbelling for Pete Ashdown's Senatorial Race. However, I was unable to do so, since the person who was supposed to show up with the flyers, never did. It wasn't a complete waste of time, since I was able to inform the other Volunteers about my Campaign for County Commissioner, and show them my Honk and Wave Sign!

I have also been helping Don Miller, who is running for the State Legislature, put up his Campaign Signs! I heard that he was doing the Honk and Wave for his Campaign yesterday.

Chamber of Commerce

Last Wednesday I took part in a Candidates Forum sponsored by The St. George Chamber of Commerce. My Political Opponent for the position of County Commissioner, was also there. I made a good showing, but was saddened when my Opponent had a meltdown after I finished answering a question about the proposed Lake Powell Pipeline. He began berating me and telling me that I didn't know what I was talking about. It was amazing that the Audience of about 100 People weren't able to hear him. If they had, they would realize how truly psychotic that Fellow actually is! Yesterday, when the Newspaper article of the event was published, the Newspaper Reporter misquoted me on a very important point! I called to have the matter clarified, and a retraction was carried in todays Newspaper!

Campaign Website

Please visit my Campaign Website: http://KrisBallard.com. If you read my Blog, and my Website, you can get some insight into what a Grass-Roots Campaign for Political Office, looks like! There are only 24 days left, until the election!

Yesterday I attended the Grand Opening of Congressman Jim Matheson's, St. George Campaign Headquarters. The event was well attended, and the Congressman, was in attendance.

Although I have included this Website in my Blog previously: http://SoldiersPeace.com, I must post it again as a special tribute to a true Patriot! Keep up the good work, Marshall Thompson!

Pete Ashdown

Yesterday, Pete Ashdown had his first debate with Orrin Hatch. Since I was working, I was unable to attend this important event. This morning however, I read the Newspaper Report in the St. George Spectrum Newspaper. It sounds as if Pete, pretty well stomped Orrin! I just hope the Voters of Utah, will wake up and realize what a Great Candidate for the U.S. Senate, that Pete Ashdown is!

Campaign Sign

I'm having a 3 Foot x 3 Foot Campaign Sign made up! This will be perfect for when I do Honk and Waves! Also, I'm having 125 more Campaign Flyers made up! These will be 2 sided Flyers. The first side will be the same as my Regular Flyer, but the other side will let People know about my Radio Interview on November 1st!

Yesterday

Yesterday, I went Door-Belling with my Campaign Flyers, and was warmly received by the Voters! This morning I also handed out some of my Flyers to my Friends, who always drink Coffee at the Grocery Store. One time, these Fellows even bought me Hot Chocolate, since I don't drink Coffee! Tonight, I'm going to go Door-Belling again!

Rain

There sure has been alot of Rain lately in St. George, Utah! It rained alot today, and there was also alot of Rain, last Friday!

I'm going to start Door-Belling with my Campaign Flyers tonight. My Political Opponent is starting to put up Very Large Political Signs around the Area. Everyone, please wish me Luck in my Grass-Roots Campaign for County Commissioner! There are only 29 days until Election Day!

Sorghum

I marched in the Sorghum Parade today! This was a small Parade, so I didn't run out of Candy. My Mom marched in the Parade with me, and my Campaign Manager drove my Truck. This will probably be the last Parade I march in, before the Elections, unless there is one coming up that I don't know about.

Yesterday I had 300 Campaign Flyers copied off. On Monday I'm going to begin Door-Belling!

Interview

My Radio Interview will be on November 1st, at 9 AM, on KDXU! I will be on the Mike McGary Show.

I will be in the Sorghum Parade this Saturday! Although I have never seen Sorghum, it is supposed to be similar to Corn.

Yesterday, I visited Congressman Mathesons new St. George, Campaign Headquarters. Although the Official Grand Opening is later, it was good to get a Sneak-Preview. Several other volunteers, were there also. The Home-Made Chocolate-Chip Cookies that were served, made the Meeting especially memorable!

Radio Interview

I just received word that a Local Radio Station wants to do a 30 minute interview with me! I sent them a return Email, telling them that I will be there! They want to interview me, sometime between October 30th, and November 3rd.

Website

Here is my Campaign Website: http://KrisBallard.com! I must warn you, that it is still under construction.

Family Values

If Congressman Mark Foley represents Republican Family Values, the Republican Party needs to do some serious Soul-Searching!

Sorghum Parade

I will be marching in the Sorghum Parade on October 7th. Since it is a small Parade, they won't be announcing the entries over the Loud Speakers. I look forward to meeting the Voters in LaVerkin, Utah, in this Parade!

Panic Mode

The Republicans are in Panic Mode in Southern Utah! They sent a bunch of their Politicians on a Red Bus, to tour Iron, and Washington County, Utah! They made seven stops, but were outflanked by Democrats who had set up signs of their own! At Dixie State College, in St. George, the Republicans were shocked to discover that the Student Democratic Club had scheduled to have a booth at the College for the entire week! Not only that, the College Democrats served Free Pizza this Evening, and signed up 20 New Members! If the Republicans are having a tough time in Southern Utah, they must be even more vulnerable Nation-Wide, than I originally thought!

Candidates Forums

I have been asked to participate in several Candidates Forums in October! I look forward to meeting the Voters at these events! Yesterday I turned in a 250 word biography to the Chamber of Commerce. When they first asked me for it, 250 words seemed like alot. After I wrote it, 250 words didn't seem like nearly enough. They said they were going to put my biography on a Program they were preparing for their Candidates Forum.

Swiss Days Parade

Yesterday I marched in the Swiss Days Parade, in Santa Clara, Utah! The Parade turned out much better than I had hoped! I handed out 72 pints of bottled water, and 15 pounds of candy. I ran out of Water and Candy, half-way through the Parade, so I started waving to the Crowd. The warm response from the crowd was inspiring! It's hard to believe that there are only 44 days until the Election!

Horses

Tonight I will be attending a meeting for the BackCountry Horsemen. This is a group of People who like the Open Spaces for riding their Horses! Although I don't ride Horses, and am not a member of their group, I share their goal of preserving Wilderness, in Washington County, Utah!

Swiss Days

On Saturday I will be marching in the Swiss Days Parade in Santa Clara! I'm looking forward to this opportunity to inform the Public about my Campaign for Washington County Commissioner!

Yesterday I attended a Congressional Debate in Hurricane. I wasn't expecting to speak at this meeting, but I was asked to take the microphone, and tell everyone about my Political Campaign! I stumbled a little in expressing myself, but mentioned my opposition to the 2006 Growth and Conservation Act! I will have to be more prepared in the future!

Also I attended a Democratic Luncheon yesterday, and handed out over a dozen of my Political Buttons. I raised $50 dollars in Campaign Contributions yesterday at the Luncheon!

Rodeo Parade

The Rodeo Parade went well yesterday. My Campaign for County Commissioner was entry #76. The Announcers, announced the script I had prepared, on every block. One of the Announcers even had fun with my proposal for High Wages! I was warmly received by the Crowd, and I'm certain that handing out 120 pints of bottled water, and 20 pounds of candy, had nothing to do with it!

Here is a Courageous Soldier that I admire: http://soldierspeace.com!

Parade

Today I received a phone call from a gentleman, who said that my Campaign Display would be #76th, out of about #100, in the Rodeo Parade on Saturday!

Buttons

I was handing out my Political Buttons at Work today, and some of the Guys were wearing them, at Work! In a about 15 minutes I will be showing my Buttons to my friends at the St. George Chess Center.

A small correction from Yesterday's Post. I will actually be handing out 96 pints of bottled water, at the Rodeo Parade!

Political Buttons

My Political Buttons arrived today! They look pretty darn good, if I may say so myself! I had 100 made up.

I'm getting ready for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday. My Campaign Volunteers and I, will be handing out 72 pints of bottled water, and 20 pounds of candy! I know the Parade will be a big success, and will help to inform the Public about my Campaign for County Commissioner!

Veyo

Tonight I will be going over to the Town of Veyo, to attend a Barbeque. I should be able to hand out, some of my Political Flyers there!

I'm getting ready for the Rodeo Parade that will take place a week from today! I have bought Candy for the kids who will line the Parade Route, and plan on handing out Bottled Water as well! My mother will ride in my Truck. My Campaign Manager, his Girl-Friend, and a Native American from Work, are already planning on Marching with me!

My Political Buttons still haven't arrived yet. My friends think it's a Conspiracy, but Star Sign and Banner says that it's a problem with UPS. They say the Buttons are being mailed in from Illinois.

Application

Today I turned in my Application for The Rodeo Parade. The Deadline was next Tuesday. I am looking forward to Advertising my Campaign for County Commissioner! Even my 1993, Toyota Truck, will be in the Parade!

Root Canal

I just finished having a Root Canal, 45 Minutes ago! The Dentist hasn't put the Crown on yet. However, there is too much blogging to be done, for me to be felled by a mere flesh wound!

I just got off the phone with a fellow who is in charge of The St. George Rodeo Parade! He gave me his Secretary's Phone Number, so I can reserve a spot in the the Parade, for my Political Campaign for Washington County Commissioner! The Parade will be on September 16th. I plan on calling his Secretary Tomorrow!

I recently finished reading about Jack Abramoff. The article I read was written back in April, but it was enough to turn my Stomach! If there is anyone who doesn't know who he is, Mr. Abramoff is one of the most Evil Political Operatives of the last 20 Years! His Political History traces back to dirty and illegal tricks, in Apartheid South Africa! How sad that the Republicans kept talking about Moral Values, as they were feeding in the trough of Mr. Abramoff's Dirty Money!

Tammy Duckworth

I am very impressed with the strength of Democratic Candidates this Year! A good example is Tammy Duckworth who is running for Congress. Tammy was serving in the Military, when her Helicopter was shot down. She lost both of her legs, and one of her arms was damaged. Yet instead of thinking about her own challenges, she is running for Congress as a Democrat! Who better to have in Congress, to resolve the War in Iraq, than Tammy Duckworth: http://duckworthforcongress.com!

This morning I marched in the Peach Days Festival Parade, in support of Congressman Jim Matheson! I am now getting ready to hand out some of my own flyers, at the Festival, since I'm running for County Commissioner!

People

People are still talking about Rocky: http://rwcs.com/blog/?p=561!

Tomorrow I will be marching in the Peach Festival Parade, for Congressman "Jim Matheson". The Peach Festival is in Hurricane, and I plan on handing out some of my own Flyers, during the Festival! Of course I plan on eating a few Peaches, also!

Praise

More Praise for Rocky Anderson: http://dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/8/31/15239/3725!

SLC Mayor

Salt Lake City Mayor "Rocky Anderson," gave President Bush a Tongue-Lashing he won't soon forget: http://turntahoeblue.blogspot.com/2006/08/give-us-truth-give-us-truth-give-us.html!

Warren Jeffs, the Polygamist King-Pin was finally caught! He was in a Cadillac Escalade, and had $50,000 in cash! It looks like the Fellow has profited nicely, from his Harems!

Political Buttons

My Campaign Manager and I, finished designing my Political Buttons! They have my Picture on them, as well as the American Flag! They will be ready by September 5th!

President Bush will be visiting Salt Lake City on Wednesday. He is visiting, because the National American Legion Convention is being held there. Rocky Anderson, the Mayor of Salt Lake City, has been banned from speaking at the Convention, since he is opposed to the War in Iraq!

Corn

Today I went to the Enterprise Corn Festival. I didn't hand out very many Flyers, but I intimidated alot of Republicans, with my Washington County Democrat Button! I also met Mrs. Swenson, an active Democrat. Her husband, RJ Swenson, writes alot of Letters to the Editor, in the Local Newspaper! Of course I had to get a bite to eat at the Corn Festival! I had a Pork Sandwich, and a Delicious Ear of Corn! I also brought a dozen Ears of Corn, home with me! Since I'm always Politicking, I also put up a Flyer on the Enterprise Library Bulletin Board, as well as the Santa Clara Library Bulletin Board!

Corn Festival

Tomorrow I am driving up to Enterprise, in order to do some Politicking at the Enterprise Corn Festival. Enterprise is located in a remote part of Washington County. I am looking forward to meeting the Voters out there!

Mainstream Media

Yesterday a Local Television Reporter interviewed myself, and three other Democratic Candidates. When I returned home to listen to the 9PM News, the Story that was reported was a travesty! The "News Report" was framed in such a way, that our Democratic Candidates were made to appear foolish, for daring to compete with Republican Candidates in Southern Utah! Although I appreciate that they showed the interviews of the other three Democratic Candidates, what was the purpose of not showing my interview ?! As I have often said, the Mainstream Media, most definitely favors the Conservative Establishment!

Meet the Candidates

Today we had 4 of the Local Democratic Candidates, meet and speak with the Public at the St. George Public Library! The meeting went well, and I was interviewed by the Local News Station! My interview will appear on television at 9PM tonight. Also Pete Ashdown, a Candidate for the U.S. Senate, was represented by a Fellow Blogger named Ellie! There are going to be Exciting Elections this Year in Utah!

Religious Right

The Religious Right are trying to create a World, that even most of them, wouldn't be happy living in! Particularly frightening, are the Christian Reconstructionists. They are a group that favors Public Stonings! They want to replace Democracy with Theocracy! It is my hope that American Democracy will prove to be stronger than Christian Reconstructionism!

Cell Phone

My Cell Phone hasn't been working, so I got a loaner phone. The Company I'm signed up with is Alltel. Talk about lousy Customer Service! Everyone was mad at them, when I was there! Fortunately my phone was still under Warranty, or I would have been out alot of Money!

It looks like Ned Lamont has put a Bee in the Bonnet of the Republican Party! How sad for them, that we don't allow them to nominate our Democratic Candidates!

Chess Center

Alan Crooks, the Owner of the St. George Chess Center, accepted the award for: Best Chess Club of the Year, from the U.S. Chess Federation! He traveled to Chicago to accept the Award! Alan also bought my Mother an English Ivy plant, in a little Ceramic Container, and had it delivered to her! No wonder the St. George Chess Center is so successful. It has to be, with such a thoughtful Owner!

Rocky

Rocky Anderson, the Mayor of Salt Lake City is going to protest President Bush, for the 2nd Year in a row! The Protest will occur on August 30th!

Here is an interesting Statistic! In 2004, John Kerry defeated President Bush in Salt Lake City: 58% to 42%!

Amazing

I had an amazing time at the County Fair! Although I am exhausted, I am sorry that it had to end on Saturday! I handed out many Political Flyers, and I was deeply touched by the Sincerity of the Citizens of Washington County!

My Campaign Manager and I, worked on designing my Political Button today. The only thing missing on the Button is my Picture. We plan on taking a suitable picture on Friday. I am going to take my glasses off for the picture, since I always seem to get alot of reflection off of them. I plan on having 100 Buttons made up!

Politicking

I have been Politicking alot lately! Yesterday I was handing out Political Flyers at the County Fair, from 7PM-10PM. I had some Spirited Discussion with the People at the Libertarian Political Booth, and also spoke with People from the Constitution Party Booth. One thing that those Parties had in common with the Democratic Party, was to bring the American Soldiers home from Iraq! At the Republican Booth, my opponent was so scared, that he had Political Yard Signs posted there! The Republican Candidate for Congress (LaVar Christenson) spoke to me a few times, and urged me to vote for him secretly. I told him and the County Republican Party Chairman, that I tell the Republicans to secretly vote for me also, since I'm running for County Commissioner as a Democrat!

Today I attended the County Fair Parade in Hurricane. Although I didn't march in the Parade, I watched it, since I have alot of friends who were participating in it. Other than the loud noises from the Fire Engines, and the War-Mongering by various branches of the Military, it was a good Parade! Also, the kids sure liked the Candy that was thrown to them.

I will be at the Democratic Booth tonight also!

Political Yard Signs

Somebody stole my Political Yard Signs. That's alright because I'm just going to buy more.

Yesterday I was at the County Fair, from 7:30 PM-9:30PM. I handed out alot of Flyers, and a Bumper Sticker also. One of the Food Vendors at the Fair, told me that he would like to cater Refreshments to any Political Events that I might have. I was very pleased that many Young People who are barely old enough to vote, expressed an interest in my Campaign! One Fellow told me he couldn't vote for me because Democrats want to take People's Guns away from them!I told him that I wasn't going to take anyones Guns away!

It sure would be a Happier World if People would listen to less Conservative Talk Radio!

County Fair

Yesterday I was at the Washington County Fair in Utah. I was Politicking at the Democratic Booth since I'm running for County Commissiioner. I was there from 6PM-9:30PM. I handed out alot of Campaign Flyers and had a good response. Also my Political Opponent was there, and appeared to be stunned when he saw my Yard Sign! I spoke with him briefly, but was unimpressed. The other Democrats at the Democratic Booth commented that the Fellow never seems to smile. I will be at the County Fair tonight, and Friday, and Saturday Night also!

Ned Lamont Wins

Ned Lamont deserves praise for his Victory! Congratulations Ned!

Spam

All the Spam I receive in my Email is annoying! I am not interested in Bogus Stock Picks, or Buying Viagra! It takes forever just to reach my Legitimate Email!

College Republicans

Republicans are frightened that they will lose Joe Lieberman in the Senate! Even College Republicans are planning on Campaigning for Joe Lieberman in the Democratic Primary! Please Connecticut Voters, Support Ned Lamont in the Democratic Primary! Joe Lieberman is no Democrat! The Primary is only 6 Days Away!

Politicking

Yesterday I spoke at a Political Event in Ivins, Utah. There were about 25 People there, and everyone of them said they want to help my Campaign! I gave away a Yard Sign, 4 Bumper Stickers, Several Flyers, and a Voter Registration Form!

Polygamy

Living in St. George, Utah, can be unusual at times! Although St. George, is primarily a Retirement Community, it is also located about 40 miles from the largest Polygamist Community in the United States. The Polygamists often Shop and Work in St. George,
and are easily noticed by their distinctive clothing. The Women wear long dresses, and
long hair, while the men wear long-sleave shirts, buttoned to the top button, even when
it's 110 degrees! Yesterday I was talking with a 20 year old Man, who was
excomunicated by his Polygamist Community (2 Years Ago)! How sad that this Young
Man isn't even allowed to speak to his Mother, Father, Brothers, or Sisters! It must
be terrible to be shunned by ones own family!

Ned Lamont

The New York Times is endorsing Ned Lamont in the Democratic Primary against Joe Lieberman! Ned Lamont would be a great improvement!

Bumper Stickers

I ordered 25 more Bumper Stickers for my Political Campaign! They will be ready by Monday or Tuesday! Sorry I haven't posted a picture of them yet.

Tonight I am going to play Chess at the St. George Chess Center. It is an honor to play Chess at such a nice place, and with such good Competitors!

Lieberman

80 percent of Joe Lieberman's Campaign funds come from outside of Connecticut! How can Senator Lieberman claim to represent the People of Connecticut?

Samantha

My Mother took my Daughter Samantha back to her home (160 miles from here)! I am already missing her!

Yesterday Samantha and I attended a Protest in front of the Washington County Administration Building! Many people at the Event are opposed to the 2006 Washington County Growth and Conservation Act that would sell off 25,000 Acres of Bureau of Land Management Land, and give it to Land Speculators! My good friend "Earl", even rode his horse onto the lawn, where the Protest was being held. Earl told me that after my Daughter and I left, that he also rode his horse up the steps of the County Building! Earl was interviewed by the Salt Lake Tribune, and what he said to the reporter is in Today's Newspaper!

It looks like the Citizens of Connecticut are finally figuring out what a Benedict Arnold, that Senator Joe Lieberman truly is! : http://rifuture.org/blog/?p=2265.

Parade

Yesterday my daughter and I were in a Parade. The Parade was in Cedar City, Utah. I marched in the Parade in support of Congressman: Jim Matheson, and My daughter rode in the back of a Mustang Convertible. I would have advertised for my own Campaign for Washington County Commissioner, if Cedar City wasn't in Iron County. My daughter Samantha will be with me until tomorrow!

For those who have concerns about Walmart, here is an interesting Website: http://WalmartWatch.com.

Lieberman

Joe Lieberman has got to go! I plead with the Citizens of Connecticut, to send Mr. Lieberman into Retirement! Senator Lieberman already is trailing his Democratic Opponent in Opinion Polls!

Tomorrow I am going to pick up my daughter (5 hour Round Trip)! It will be great to spend time with her! She will be staying with me until Tuesday!

Progress

I feel that my Campaign made some Progress this week! Yesterday I appeared at a Democratic Candidates Night in Springdale. The Audience was pleased that I'm opposed to the (2006) Washington County Growth and Conservation Act. This is a Bill that would be devastating to the Natural Beauty and Environment of Washington County, Utah!

The day before the Event in Springdale, I spoke at a Candidates Picnic in New Harmony, sponsored by the Utah Public Employees Association. Many of the People in this Group had been cheated out of their Pensions and Retirement Benefits. I was well received by this Group also!

St. George Chess Center

The St. George Chess Center will receive the honor of being named the top New Chess Center in the Country. Wow! Who new that I was a member of such a Prestigious Institution? Alan Crooks, the Owner of our Chess Center will receive this Award from the U.S. Chess Federation on August 13th!

An Inconvenient Truth

I saw An Inconvenient Truth at the Movie Theater on Saturday. Although I already knew much of the information on Global Warming that was explained in the Movie, it was still good to see that there are People like Al Gore, who are taking this issue seriously. He did a good job of explaining the dangers of Carbon Dioxide and Severe Climate Change!

All this talk about climate change is making me thirsty for a Root Beer Float! For my readers I provide this (Socially Conscious) Ice Cream Link: http://BenJerry.com.

A Good Blog

Here is a Good Blog about Iraq: http://PeaceTakesCourage.com.

4th of July

The 4th of July was a big day! First I marched in a Parade in the City of Hurricane, Washington County, Utah, in support of Congressman (Jim Matheson). It was fun, throwing Salt-Water Taffy to the Children on the Parade Route! After that, I went to Vernon Worthen Park in St. George. Don Miller and I, had reserved a booth there, for both of our Campaigns. People were so interested in my Campaign for County Commissioner, that I ran out of Bumper Stickers. Many Prominent Republicans told me that they plan on crossing Party Lines, to vote for me, even though I'm a Democrat! At about 2PM, Mike Small, an additional Democratic Candidate, also showed up at our booth and spoke to interested Citizens!

For those who dislike Joe Lieberman, here is the Website for his Democratic Opponent: http://NedLamont.com.

Joe Lieberman

Can anyone believe the arrogance of Joe Lieberman?: http://myleftnutmeg.com.

Honoring our Soldiers

Yesterday I attended a large event that honored some of the local Soldiers who have returned from Iraq. During the event, I handed out at least a dozen of my Campaign Bumper Stickers to Democratic Activists at the Democrats of Southern Utah booth! When I was eating my dinner at the event I saw Senator Robert Bennett a few tables down from where I was sitting. I finished my meal and went outside to watch a Sky-Diver parachuting downwards. When I turned around I noticed that I was standing next to Senator Orrin Hatch and Senator Bennett. I could feel more Evil emmanating from those two men, than if the Devil himself was standing next to me! Sensing a major disturbance in the force, I quickly returned to the Democrats of Southern Utah booth!

For the 4th of July, Don Miller a candidate for the State Legislature and myself, have reserved a booth at Vernon Worthen Park. We plan on handing out Campaign Literature, and registering New Voters!

Safety Inspection

Today I had a Safety Inspection performed on my Car. The cost was $17. I had to have this done because I'm renewing the Registration on my Car tomorrow.

Primary Elections

Yesterday was the Primary Elections in Washington County, Utah. The results: a 150 Million Dollar (School Bond) passed. This measure allows for more School Buildings to be built. However, a tax that was supposed to increase Teachers Salaries failed. The other item on the Ballot was a Republican Primary for County Commisioner (Seat B). It appears that Denny Drake won that Race by 190 Votes. I didn't vote in that race, since I'm not Republican. The Absentee Ballots still haven't been counted.

Hot

By the way, it's 110 degrees in St. George, Utah, today!

Cut and Run

The Republican Noise Machine keeps mentioning the phrase "Cutting and Running". Essentially they are calling anyone who disagrees with their Foreign Policy Objectives (Cowards)! How sad that the Republican Propaganda Machine can't think of anything better than School-Yard Taunts, in order to support their Misguided Policies!

Conservatives

Conservatives are interesting People. They say that they are good Christians, but then they turn around and say that America should drop Nuclear Bombs on any Country that we have a squabble with. Somehow that doesn't seem very Christian to me.