Sic Semper Tyrannis

Well, the first act of this Presidential campaign is pretty much in the books, folks. While it is still technically possible for both parties to go into the convention without a nominee, it increasingly looks like November 2008 is going to come down to a choice of John S. McCain v. Barack H. Obama.

While I have not always agreed with John McCain on every issue, I believe he is the best chance that the Republican Party has to retain the White House in 2008 and I will do nothing less than work my tail off to make sure that happens.

Make no mistake, I believe that the election of Barack Obama as President at this time in our nation's history would be a grave mistake. Behind all of his flowery (and borrowed) rhetoric is a complete lack of substance. Obama has never, in his brief legislative career, achieved anything of even minimal significance to this nation. In fact, he has completely steered away from taking a stand on any issues of even the remotest controversy. This is a clear contrast to McCain who, like it or not, is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in regardless of the political costs.

I will certainly have plenty to say in the weeks and months ahead about Barack Obama's complete lack of qualifications for the Office of President, but for now I think it is most significant to simply point out that, even as we are a continued global struggle against the scourge of radical Islamic terrorism, Barack Obama has clearly stated that, as President, he would unconditionally surrender a crucial battleground in that struggle to our enemies.

John McCain put his political career on the line by saying that he would rather win a war than win a campaign. That is the kind of courage and leadership that Americans expect from their Presidents, especially when we are at war. For that reason alone, John McCain is supremely more qualified than Barack Obama to hold the responsibility of being our Commander-in-Chief.

Act I is over folks. Enjoy the Intermission, stretch your legs, use the restrooms, and get some more popcorn. Act II is going to be a doozy.