Will Rick Perry enter the Presidential race?

There have been rumors lately about Gov. Rick Perry entering the race for President.

Last night reader JBaugh asked me what I thought of Perry and his possible run.

Well, there are some undeniable facts. Rick Perry presides over one of the largest economies in the world. At $1.1 trillion dollars in GDP the Texas economy is larger than all but 13 COUNTRIES. Even the country of mexico has a smaller GDP than Texas.

Rick Perry has been Governor of Texas since December 21st, 2000, giving him 11 years of executive level leadership. Prior to that he was Lt. Governor. He has also been the Commissioner of Agriculture and member of the Texas House of Representatives.

He is a Veteran, having served in the United States Air Force as a C130 pilot.

He is a Conservative. He appears to have strong values and principles.

He currently serves as the Chairman of the Republican Governor's Association.

If you add all of these things together, Rick Perry is far more qualified than any other current Republican candidate. He has proven and measurable experience.

If he runs, I'll vote for him. For as much as I like Herman Cain, the qualifications of Rick Perry are unquestionable and make him the best candidate from the current crop.

Romney announces his run for president...

Come November 2012, I have to vote, it is my responsibility as an American. There is no way in HELL I would vote for obama, none, zip, nada, no way. That being said, I'll vote for the Republican nominee, but I may do it under protest.

I'm not a Romney fan, never have been. It's not that he is a bad guy, and I'm sure he would make a decent president, but I have concerns. He does tend to change his opinion based on the political winds. He isn't a true conservative. And he seems a little too uptight, with the suit all the time. Although he does seem to be trying to lighten that image a little. The more I hear about his RomneyCare, it sounds like a miniature version of obamacare. While it did cost his State less than anticipated, it's still socialized medicine.

I've heard it said lots of times that people want to vote for someone they could picture themselves having a beer with, Romney isn't that guy. He seems more like the big shot that owns the bar and kicks you out for getting too rowdy.

Herman Cain is a guy I could drink a beer with. So is Gov. Rick Perry.

I can't think of a single democrat I would want to share a beer with. About half way through they would piss me off with some stupid crack and the fight would be on.

Anyway, I hope to vote for someone I truly want to see as president instead of just some guy lucky enough to be the nominee. I would like to see a business person or a governor. They seem to have the experience needed to lead something. Senators and representatives  are out in my opinion. They don't have the knowledge level I would like to see. If you think differently, look at obama, and look at where his "leadership" has taken us. We sure as hell don't need more of that. We need a true leader, someone that loves this Country more than life itself...

The Case for Herman Cain for President -- Solving for X

Unless something changes drastically between now and November 2012, this is my guy...

By Herman Cain - FoxNews

I graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in mathematics in 1967. Back then, we didn’t use fancy calculators to solve problems. Instead, we utilized formulas to “solve for x.”

The same holds true in life. Throughout my own, “solving for x” meant learning how to nurture a family, how to navigate the corporate world during unfavorable times and how to deliver results. In delivering these results, I have always maintained a sense of humanity while achieving bottom lines and profitability. It stems from my humble beginnings, upbringing and spiritual compass.

I grew up in a three-room house during the height of segregation. My father worked three jobs-- as a barber, janitor and chauffer—and my mother was a domestic worker. They toiled tirelessly to provide for my brother and me in hopes of giving us a better life than what they ever knew. And they did.

After I graduated from Morehouse College, my wife and I moved to West Lafayette, Indiana, where I earned my Master’s degree from Purdue University in 1971. Though my coursework was rigorous, I also worked full-time for the Department of the Navy, helping to develop ballistics and fire control systems for America’s military. It was here I learned that each person should contribute whatever he or she is able to defend this great country.

After six rewarding years in the Department of the Navy, I began to blaze my trail in the corporate world. Here, I formulated my “common sense solutions” strategies that helped to “solve for x” in the various problems of corporate America. I took these “common sense solutions” to Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Burger King, Godfather’s Pizza and the National Restaurant Association. They even worked during my tenure as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Later in life, “solving for x” meant finding a way to survive stage 4 cancer of the liver and colon. Sustained by an unmovable faith and the love of family and friends, I am now five years cancer free.

Over the course of the last year and a half, I have crisscrossed the country and shared my vision for America. More importantly, I have listened to the concerns of folks all across this land -- from the farmer in Iowa to the retiree in Florida to the student in South Carolina. Throughout my needs assessment tour, I have learned that America faces significant challenges and we are right to demand a return on our investment. We see ourselves as putting so much in, and getting so little out—in the form of widespread joblessness, runaway debt, skyrocketed energy prices and an unclear foreign policy agenda.

But, we remain undaunted. Americans know that “solving for x” simply means using the right formula. What’s that formula, you might ask? Working on the right problems. Asking the right questions. Removing barriers to success. Surrounding yourself with the right people.

This is my “common sense” approach to real leadership. This approach is coupled with a steadfast belief that politics should never compromise principles. And my principles are rooted in the Constitutional guarantees of limited government and individual freedom.

I believe in a strong military and clear foreign policy that ensures the safety of our country. I believe in lower taxes, less regulation and private sector job creation that ensures the economic stability of our country. And I believe in the moral foundation upon which this nation was based and continues to make Her strong, independent and free.

In the end, it will be up to the American people. They will decide if my “common sense solutions” make up the proper formula to “solve for x.”