My favorite quotes from the RNC

I've been watching coverage of the RNC this past week and I've especially enjoyed the speeches. I've complied a few quotes that especially hit home for me or that I just found amusing.

I'll start with Senator Fred Thompson:

"Some -- some Washington pundits and middy -- media big shots are at a frenzy over the selection of a woman who has governed rather than just talked a good game on the Sunday talk shows and hit the Washington cocktail circuit."

"Now, being a POW certainly doesn't qualify anyone to be president, but it does reveal character. My friends this is the kind of character that civilizations from the beginning of our history have sought in their leaders: strength, courage, humility, wisdom, duty, honor."

"America needs a president who understands the nature of the world we live in, a president who feels no need to apologize for the United States of America."

"Now, our opponents tell us not to worry about their tax increases. They tell you they're not going to tax your family. No, they're just going to tax "businesses." So, unless you buy something from a business, like groceries or clothes or gasoline - or unless you get a paycheck from a business, a big business or a small business, don't worry, it's not going to affect you!"

Mitt Romney:

“And at Saddleback, after Barack Obama dodged and ducked every direct question, John McCain hit the nail on the head: radical Islam is evil, and he will defeat it! Republicans prefer straight talk to politically correct talk!”

"And I have -- I have one more recommendation for energy conservation: Let's keep Al Gore's private jet on the ground."

Mike Huckabee:

"I'm not a Republican because I grew up rich, but because I didn't want to spend the rest of my life poor, waiting for the government to rescue me."

Rudy Giuliani:

"On the other hand, you have a resume from a gifted man with an Ivy League education. He worked as a community organizer, and immersed himself in Chicago machine politics. Then he ran for the state legislature - where nearly 130 times he was unable to make a decision yes or no. He simply voted "present." As Mayor of New York City, I never got a chance to vote "present." And you know, when you're President of the United States, you can't just vote "present." You must make decisions."

"His rise is remarkable in its own right - it's the kind of thing that could happen only in America. But he's never run a city, never run a state, never run a business. He's never had to lead people in crisis. This is not a personal attack....it's a statement of fact - Barack Obama has never led anything. Nothing. Nada."

"They would have you believe that this election is about 'change versus more of the same.' But that's really a false choice. Because "change" is not a destination ... just as "hope" is not a strategy."

Sarah Palin:

"But here's a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion. I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country."

"And there is much to like and admire about our opponent. But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform — not even in the state Senate."

"This is a man who can give an entire speech about the wars America is fighting and never use the word "victory" except when he's talking about his own campaign."

"And though both Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden have been going on lately about how they are always, quote, "fighting for you," let us face the matter squarely. There is only one man in this election who has ever really fought for you ... in places where winning means survival and defeat means death ... and that man is John McCain."

Well last night we got home from our Labor Day in Wilmington and I already miss it. Sometimes I really wish I could live near the beach but then I realize that I wouldn't appreciate it as much as I do when I get to visit on occasion. In high school, I didn't realize how nice I had it living in a coastal area and having the beach in the summer. But once I moved to college, I saw how festive and FUN the coast was and longed to go back.

I tell Will that one day we'll retire at the beach but he plans on retiring in the mountains. We'll have to see about that one but we've got a long time to figure it all out.

I got a new local number: 704-930-3218. So my old one doesn't work anymore. Call me sometime!