The Downing Family:The Broken Vessel

The Broken Vessel/The Healer of Broken Hearts

Bill Clinton's Speech at the Democratic National Convention (Full Transcript)

DNC 2012: Bill Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National Convention (Full transcript) - The Washington Post



Former president Bill Clinton gave his speech endorsing President Barack Obama on Wednesday September 6, 2012.  I listened to part of the speech last night.  I personally don't believe Bill Clinton believes what he said in that speech.  He's just another politician supporting the liberal cause in the Democratic Party.  Clinton mentions how President Obama inherited a very damaged economy under his predecessor, George W. Bush.  I can't deny that.  Consequently, President Obama took the torch from his predecessor and drove our economy on a further downhill slide.  He's driven America further into socialism.  This is his agenda.  The takedown of capitalism is what the Democratic Party is all about.  And the Republicans just watch them do it without any fierce opposition. 

To read the full story, click on the above link from TheWashingtonPost.com.  I've also inserted a YouTube link of Bill Clinton's speech from Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention.

First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at the 2012 Democratic National Convention

First lady tells personal side of husband's policies – USATODAY.com



At the 2012 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about their "journey in life" and she grounded her husband's policy initiatives in personal terms.  She was trying to convince the audience that she and her husband know the struggles of family life and trying to make it on a family budget.  I don't know what their financial situation was in the early years of their marriage, but they've done very well financially at least in the last eight years with her husband winning a Senate seat from Illinois and the presidency in 2008. 

You can tell me all your stories about the hardships of a family but that doesn't mean that your husband is worthy of a second term.  I don't care how poor you may have been at one time in your life.  That doesn't mean you understand the struggles the American people are facing.  Once you enter into the political arena, you're into a whole different foray.  You become part of the ruling elite club, regardless if you're a Democrat or Republican.  The way your husband has governed the last few years gives me indication that he doesn't care anymore than the Republicans are.  You're all part of the ruling elite and the agenda does nothing but promote socialism. 

To read the full story, click on the above link at USATODAY.com.  I've also posted a YouTube clip of First Lady Michelle Obama's speech.

John McCain's 2008 Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention

Arizona Senator John McCain was the 2008 GOP nominee for president.  He lost to President Barack Obama in the general election of 2008.  McCain gave his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention that year which was held in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ronald Reagan's Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention 1980

During the 1980 Republican National Convention, former California Governor gives his acceptance speech. 

WASHINGTON: Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Voter ID Law

WASHINGTON: Federal court strikes down Texas voter ID law - Nation Wires - MiamiHerald.com




In a resounding rebuke of Texas' Republican leadership, a three-judge panel Thursday struck down the state's new far-reaching voter ID law, which the court said illegally suppressed Latino and African-American voters.  The court ruling is very stupid.  Common sense screams out that in order to help prevent election fraud that a photo ID should be presented at the polling place before any voter is allow to go into the voting booth.  It has nothing to do with race.  I don't care whether it's male or female, white, black, or Hispanic.  Every voter should be compelled to reveal their photo ID before entering the booth.  Leave politics aside.  I have to show proof of identification in the state in which I live.  I have no problem with it.  The purpose of using photo ID is to prevent voter fraud.  Maybe the Obama administration desires for voter fraud to take place.  It's probably those type of people that Obama needs in order to ensure he wins a second term.

To read the full story, click on the above link from TheMiamiHerald.com.

Wash Post Poll: Large Majorities Want Smaller Federal Gov't, Say Gov't Controls Too Much

Wash Post Poll: Large Majorities Want Smaller Federal Gov't, Say Gov't Controls Too Much | CNSNews.com

U.S. Treasury building

A survey of 3130 American adults conducted by the Washington post and the Kaiser Family Foundation between July 25 and August 5 discovered that large majorities of Americans favor a small federal government and believes the government controls too much of our daily lives.  The survey discovered these results even those polled were 25% Republicans, while another 34% were Democrats and another 34% were Independents.  To read the poll results, click on the above link from CNSNews.com.

Gospel Classics From the Singing Rambos (Part 9)

The title of this album is entitled, "Gospel Ballads" in 1967.  The group features Buck, Dottie, and Reba Rambo.  Pat Jones was also featured in this album

When Payday Comes



Where Goes the Wind



Silent Bells



When I Lift Up My Head



One More Valley



In the Beginning God Was

Mitt Romney's Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention

Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential candidate gave his acceptancer speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention this past Thursday. 

Ann Richards' Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention in 1988

I chose this particular keynote address from former Texas governor Ann Richards in 1988 because of one of the most notable comments made that year during the Democratic National Convention.  She was poking fun at then vice-president George H.W. Bush when it came to his wealth.  She was insinuating that Bush was out of touch with American women and working class Americans.  She made the notable comment, "Poor George, he was born with a silver foot in his mouth."  I think it was also in this address she said that then president Ronald Reagan liked women, but he liked them in the kitchen.  She was ridiculing former President Ronald for his stance against ERA (Equal Rights Amendment.)

Ann Richards would later run for governor of Texas in 1990.  She beat Republican candidate Clayton Williams that year.  Richards served one term as governor of Texas, losing to Bush 41's son, George W. Bush.