Why Herman Cain Should Hire Jagger to Run His Campaign

“Oh, time is on my side, yes it is
Time is on my side, yes it is.”
The Rolling Stones

Time. It can be such an enemy or a true friend. It can pass quickly, or seem to drag on longer than one would wish. Apparently, for the Rolling Stones in 1964, time was an ally. Today, for presidential hopeful Herman Cain, time is the former CEO’s boss. As sexual harassment claims from at least 2 women become public, will time be good to the Cain campaign? By spending the last few days saying that he had no knowledge of a settlement, then explaining the alleged sexual harassment, then accusing Perry’s campaign of leaking the settlement, Cain needs to spend the next few days wisely using his time. Quiet time. His supporters are even more behind him than ever, while those who never planned on voting for Cain are hoping he will drop out of the race. Or perhaps, this story will not amount to much as Cain continues on the trail towards the presidency. Only time will tell. As Mick Jagger once sang,

“You're searching for good times
But just wait and see”

Cain will have to take Jagger’s advice. Wait and see.

Another reason I am better than Kim Kardashian

6 years ago, my husband and I danced to “At Last” by Etta James at our wedding reception. We said our “I dos” in a church in front of close family and friends. My hard-working groom spent the entire summer prior to our engagement saving for my engagement ring. We have not made approximately $250,000 each day we have been married, but real commitment does not have a price tag. E! TV was not taping our wedding ceremony as though we were the royal family. Our wedding cost as much as Kim Kardashian’s cake. We did not have a TV special or an 18 million dollar pay-out. I guess Ryan Seacrest’s invite was lost in the mail. Oh, well. At least we have been married for more than 72 days. A Kardashian wedding; millions. Seacrest's gift; thousands. An actual marriage that lasts due to vows taken seriously in front of family and friends; priceless. If the cost of a wedding is any indication of how long a couple is going to be married, my husband is stuck with me for a long, long time.

Bigger Isn't Always Better

Republicans and Democrats rarely agree. One issue liberals and conservatives do agree on is that there is a healthcare crisis and obesity epidemic in America. So why, with over 33% of Americans obese, do many Republicans still want New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, to run for President? The Governor’s ideology and tell-it-like-is way is appealing to most conservatives. But what appeals to most people in a Presidential candidate is a role model; someone who represents what our country should be. Considering Christie was rushed to the hospital in July for complications with his asthma (which his doctor cited as asthma due to his weight), his health should be of concern not only to himself, but also to his supporters.

Of course, other candidates have had health issues. Obama admitted to smoking, McCain had a serious bout of melanoma. Vice President Cheney had heart problems. Should Americans withhold a vote for an overweight candidate? Governor Christie has admitted that he struggles with overeating, so his obesity is not a glandular problem. Doctors have long stated that being overweight causes other health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. As President, Christie would be under more stress than he already is as Governor of the Garden State. Being in good health should be a consideration when voting for the leader of the United States.

The President does not need to look like George Clooney, although that wouldn't hurt. The President does need to be someone who is not an admitted over-eater, asthmatic, and obese.

Florida Pee-Party

Typical. People think that those on welfare are all lazy, uneducated drug addicts that want a handout. What a stuck-up, elitist attitude. As a tax-paying citizen, I hope my money isn't wasted on a BUNCH OF CLEAN PEE-PEE. Oh, and how convenient that Rick Scott's drug testing (among other services offered) company, Solantic, was sold to his wife weeks before he brought this idea to the State. This is one of those ideas, like smaller class sizes in schools, which sounds good in theory, but is actually a complete waste of tax payer dollars. Smaller class sizes SOUNDS GREAT-but who will fund the extra teachers for those extra classes? Drug testing welfare applicants sounds great, but who is paying for the clean pee? Tax payers.

Before & After: Religion Class Act

God calls us ALL, not just the know-it-alls. He doesn't care how well-versed you are in the Bible. As someone who was born and raised Catholic, it surprises me that those who call themselves Christian are the ones who act like they are in some exclusive fraternity and everyone else is beneath them due to not believing in what they believe. God gave us all FREE will. People will decide what they believe, on their terms. Forcing someone to change to believe what you do is not what God intended.

Hurricane Irene for President?

Why not name hurricanes after politicians? They wreak havoc on the states they enter, cost tax payers money, and cause uncertainty for the people’s lives they are about to ruin. Stormy, lots of wind, and no telling what path they will take. No matter how well one prepares for them, they cause damage. The only remedy: load up on beer, stay close to family and friends, and say a prayer.

Keep Dreamin'

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
Martin Luther King Jr.
This is still a dream of many people in our nation. No matter what color someone is in today’s society, a person is typically judged by what they look like, how much money is in the bank, how famous he or she is, and what car one drives. Unfortunately, it seems as though what is on the surface is what is important, and taking the time to become a decent human being is put to the wayside. Hard-working, honest, trustworthy people rarely make the news headlines. Whether people agree with all of Martin Luther King Junior’s teachings and ideas, most are in agreement that many people in our country are lacking in character and moral values. It is the responsibility of parents, teachers, and adults to teach and model good moral character. Hopefully, sooner than later, his dream can be made a reality.