Even the local Mainstream Media is getting into the act. It can’t stand the success of Governor Sarah Palin (who will campaign again in Richmond Saturday) and how she has created an immense amount of enthusiasm, not just among Republicans, but among women and men Democrats and independents of all socio-economic backgrounds to the McCain-Palin ticket (see the ticket’s remaining Virginia campaign schedule here). But it’s not even the typical MSM. It’s the entertainment MSM. Who cares what they think? But they want in on the action, too, I suppose.
After Governor Palin’s last visit to Richmond, the Richmond Times-Dispatch pop music critic thought it necessary to ridicule the Hank Williams, Jr., song “McCain-Palin Tradition” that he sang as a warm up to the governor’s speech (click here to hear). According to the critic, Hank Jr.’s original hit, “Family Tradition,” on which the campaign song is based, has some lyrics not in tune with “family values” voters (see article here).She mentions some Democrat instances as well, but clearly aims for what she thinks is a double standard among conservatives. Apparently, we’re not allowed to have a good time — or at least it has to be good as defined by an elitist standard. But guess what?Even the celebration of Christmas was based on a pagan holiday. Guess we ought to stop celebrating, then. She continues with a litany of liberal recording artists who have demanded of Republicans to stop using their songs. Hard hitting stuff.
What’s funny is this critic’s view of Christians, values voters and conservatives in general — a stereotypical view of the types of people she thinks conservative politicians appeal to. It’s as if she is saying conservatives don’t have fun and live completely cloistered lives. Maybe she’s the one who needs to get out more . . . or at least to more diverse entertainment venues to learn about the folks — that there’s more out there than smokey bars and concert halls — and stop generalizing.
She also needs to learn some history. She claimed Ronald Reagan’s 1984 campaign theme song was Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” Wrong. It was Lee Greenwood’s “Proud To Be An American.” Then again, he’s just a values guy. No one relates to his music, right?
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If the Family Foundation endorses McCain/Palin, then I am supporting McCain/Palin. I have done some phonebanks for McCain. It’s not the most glamorous but it’s necessary. Keep up the good work of getting the word out about why people should vote for McCain. Alot of people are misguided. If your having some phonebanks, I’ll come.
Sam -
I understand your sentiments. But to be clear, as a non-profit, non-partisan public policy organization, we cannot and do not endorse candidates. We believe in a conservative philosophy based on Judeo-Christian principles and limited constitutional government as envisioned and written by our country’s Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights — Founders who believed in God and in lasting truths. We do not do phone banks for candidates.
We do encourage Christians to exercise their constitutional rights to participate in our country’s and state’s political process and vote, and to participate in the public policy debate on various issues. We provide information to the public on those founding principles and how they relate to current issues, and encourage people to make informed choices based on those principles when they vote or take an active stand on an issue.
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Sorry I seem to be confused. You are not endorsing McCain? From the postings I was assuming that is the case. I live in the City of Richmond. Does the Family Foudnation recommend a certain candidate for Mayor? I am still thinking on that one.
Sam -
First, thanks for reading the blog and posting comments. The way we are constituted, we are not allowed to make endorsements, per the IRS. What we do is promote and educate on Christian values and how they pertain to and affect public policy issues. We do educate the public on how members of the General Assembly vote and stand on those issues, such as with our General Assembly scorecard. Family Foundation Action makes available voter guides on the presidential and Senate and House candidates from American Family Association and Family Research Council Action. You can see the voter guides at http://www.tffaction.org. On this blog, as you may have noticed, we have pointed out our stark disagreement with certain candidates on their positions on abortion, taxes and other issues.
As for the Richmond’s mayor race, we have not commented on that.
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