... And Nothing But the Truth

As we remember the attacks on our country that took place seven short years ago (can you believe it's been that long?) my thoughts turn to politics.

A recent poll asked people if they were afraid of another attack on the country. Only 30% said yes compared to over 2/3rds of those polled in 2002. Anyone want to take a guess as to why that might be? I have a theory. Our government has been successful at thwarting the plans and the schemes of those that would desire our harm.

This is something that ought to be considered as we contemplate who we will allow to lead our nation for the next four years.

Several times on this blog I've accused Sen. Obama of lying to us.

What do ya know! I found a situation where Barack Obama did not lie to the American public.

He only purposefully mislead us.

After much research, I have learned that Sen. Obama was telling the truth when he said that "Sen. McCain voted with President Bush 90% of the time."

This is a true statement. (What is meant by "with President Bush" is with the Republican party.) Since January, John McCain has voted in line with the President's view (hence, the Republican view) 90% of the time.

But if a half truth is a falsehood, then I've found one. In 2005 McCain voted in line with the President only 77% of the time. And in 2001, McCain voted in line with the Republican party a mere 67% of the time.

Let's contrast this with Obama who voted with his party 97% of the time in 2007 and 2005 and 96% of the time in 2006.

To quote one of the most unbiased sources I could find: "So to sum up, McCain has indeed voted to support the unpopular Bush 90 percent of the time most recently, but less so in earlier years. And Obama has voted pretty close to 100 percent in line with fellow Democrats during his brief Senate career."

Where is the promised "change?" A President in the Oval office who tows his party line is not bringing change to Washington! The change that is needed in Washington is not simply a change of party. It is a change of process, practice, and policy.

For as much as McCain voted "With Bush" 90% of the time this year, he still has a track record of being one of the most independent voters in the Senate. Unlike the distinguished freshman Senator from IL.

Hey, when all I've presented are facts, I can't really say that it's just my opinion!

In the interest of fairness, here are other unbiased reports on the "facts" of the convention speeches of Obama and McCain