-3 hours: Chivalry is not dead

Chivalry is not dead my friends.

I watched President-Elect and Michelle Obama walk from Blair House to his limo, ride the block or two to church, and then walk in.

However, how they did it was what impressed me the most.

They both walked to the driver's side of the car. Michelle got in, and after she was in, Barack walked around the car to get in on his side.

Like a gentleman.

Then, at the church, they waited for the secret service to open the doors. Barack got out on the side facing the church. He could have just stood and waited for his wife. However, being a gentleman, he met her at the back of the car, then walked hand-in-hand to the steps of the church to meet the minister.

Then, after meeting with the minister, he let his wife walk through the door in front of him.

Michelle Obama rolling up the sleeves, geting it done

I'm prouderest of my country!

OK, so there was this big flap a few days ago. Michelle Obama said that for the first time in her life, she was proud of her country. Cindy McCain then responded that she, too, is proud of her country.

If fact, this is what she said:

“I just wanted to make the statement that I have and always will be proud of my country.”

So, Mrs. McCain, what is it about this country that has made you proud?

Is it the war you husband was fighting when he was shot down and became a POW your freshman year of high school?

Is it the selling of WMDs to Saddam Hussein in the 80's? Maybe the arming and support of Osama bin Laden during the same time?

Maybe it was the lurid affair of Bill Clinton during the 90's that made you so proud. I know I was proud of America when I heard about oral sex every night on the news.

Maybe you were proud of your country when Karl Rove and George W Bush drug your husband's name, as well as you adopted son, through the mud in South Carolina in 2000?

And, we've barely gotten to this decade.

-Bob

Obama vs a McCain/Huckabee ticket Blue Gold for Utah?

I have heard from several of my Republican friends (including several who previously thought I was going to Hell for being a Democrat) who have told me over the past several weeks that they would vote for Obama over McCain and/or Huckabee.

And, my friends are not the only ones who are thinking this way.

From texts to KSL's Nightside Project, stolen from SLCSPIN:

Im cory age 31 in bountiful. im a republican. i vote 4 romney. i hate mccain and will vote 4 obama if it comes to it.

One huge reason why i Think the younger generation would rather vote obama over McCain is because he comes across to be more trustworthy. McCain is a dirty guy

Im a white lds male 27 years old, we need change and obama has my vote!

Obma has my vote, if romeny doesn’t win I’m 35 year male rep lds.

When was the last candidate you were inspired by? I can’t declare my vote now, but obama is definitely an option

Why is Huck still in the race? haha I will vote Osama Obama over McCain unless he has one hell of a VP! 31 male no relig here

I am LDS and i am a conservative liberal. But i WILL NOT vote for hilary or McCain. I will write in ethan first! Lol

Im a 26 yr old rep. if its obama vs mcain i will vote obama.

I would vote obama over clinton and mccain…or i won’t vote at all. Its like choosing moldy cheese over rotten meat.

I will be voting for Obama if its between him and McCain. I have noticed as a student at WSU that most of the students i see are going to vote for Obama

U guys are right. Obama is my 2nd choice after romney

I would even prefer Hillary over a McCain Huckabee ticket, but definitely Obama, and I’m a 25 year old male.

I am a republican. If mccain wins the nomination, Obama all the way.

I am 27 male and live in Murray and I am a Rommey supporter but I am more willing to learn more about the democratic party and Obama. At least they seem honest.

I love that Utahans are opening their eyes and reasearching the issues. I would love to watch KSL in November and see a possible blue state.

19 male lds work for utah air national guard and also a student i am a strong republican i voted for romney today but if mcCain is chosen for the gop candiedent im voting for obama or hillary

I would rather sacrifice and go for obamas liberalism than mccains and the damage he may do.

I agree with the idea that mccain is more conservative than obama, but i want us utahans to make a statement that we don’t support collusions, dishonesty, and double standards. I would rather have someone that tells the truth about being a liberal.

36, LDS, male, republican, attorney. Voting Hillary or Obama.

27 l.d.s. Work @ walmart voting obama!!!

Mccain makes my skin crawl. For the first time in my life I will vote for a democrate. 52 years old Independent

Any one but john m! not lds rep,25,slc

Now, granted, when we come down to November, some of these people will vote for Satan if he has an R behind his name when they get to the ballot box, but some of them may just go for Obama. In fact, one blogger makes a bold prediction:

If Romney does hang up the towel, and the race becomes a two man race between McCain and Huckabee. Utah will go to a Democrat in the general election for the first time since 1964 (if Obama can get the Democratic nomination)

And, things like this will only help:

Mrs. Michelle Obama met with two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today shortly after a campaign stop in Salt Lake City on behalf of her husband, Senator Barack Obama.

Mrs. Obama met with Elder M. Russell Ballard and Elder Quentin L. Cook, of the Twelve Apostles.

Although the Church is neutral in party politics, it is common for political and government leaders to pay brief calls on Church leadership. The half-hour meeting focused mostly on family values.

Michelle Obama in Utah: The last 8 minutes

Michelle Obama is amazing.

At one part of her speech, I looked to my right. Standing in the back of the room was Democratic Vice boss Rob Miller. He was wiping away a tear. I then needed to do the same.

And that wasn't the only time. There is a point in this video where I had to wipe away a tear with my left hand while I was filming with my right.

This is the end of her speech. I'll post some photos when I have a chance. Watch, and be inspired.

Michelle Obama in Utah Details

Please join us for a 'Stand for Change' Rally with Michelle Obama in Salt Lake City.

Stand for Change Rally with Michelle Obama

Salt Palace Convention Center
100 South West Temple
(Please use the Salt Palace entrance at 300 West)
Meeting Room 255
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Monday, February 4, 2008
Doors open: 11:00 a.m.
Program begins: 11:45 a.m.

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This event is free and open to the public; however an RSVP is strongly encouraged.