Vote for Man of the Year
Who showed the most backbone in 2008? That’s our criterion for man or woman of the year. Take the poll today, right here.
Yes, we know that Time magazine already made Barack Obama its person of the year. For political appeal and oratorical gifts translating into momentary impact on the world, he deserves it.
But we at Backbone America now invite you to vote your favorite on a different basis — the individual’s lasting impact on human betterment resulting from fidelity to truth and right. In a word, character or backbone.
Cast your vote in the comment block at the foot of this page.
It could be someone prominent in the past year’s news, someone you think is a rising star with potential for great impact in years to come, or someone whose lifetime achievement was highlighted this year, perhaps by their passing.
In the latter category were Alexander Solzhenitsyn, William F. Buckley, Paul Weyrich, and Charlton Heston. Top newsmakers included John McCain, Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich, and Bobby Jindal. Some might choose the outgoing president, George W. Bush. Or a figure of world eminence like Pope Benedict or Lady Thatcher. We’re bound to get some joke nominations, for which I won’t even tempt you with suggestions here.
The above names are just examples. Voting is open to anyone you choose. Variety is encouraged.
Use the comment block below to give us your Man or Woman of the Year nomination, more than one if you like, with a few words telling why. We’ll tally and publicize the results early in January. Thanks for taking part, and best wishes for the New Year.
The author can be reached at John@BackBoneAmerica.net
Thomas Allen “Tom” Coburn, M.D. (born March 14, 1948). A Republican, he currently serves as the junior U.S. Senator from Oklahoma.
by Gregory N. Golyansky | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 3:53 pmSarah Palin . . .She handled herself with grace and candid aplomb. In the midst of constant Press sabotage and flamethrowing, she consistently and unabashedly clearly struck the correct Conservative clarion call Our Nation needed to hear-(and the McCain Campaign)!Overnight, she was able to galvanize we Conservatives to “work” for a Moderate with credentials and claim to American Hero status. And, She is a unashamed Evangelical practicing her Faith in the Public Square/Life.
by Rob Knuth | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 4:23 pmMayor John Hickenlooper for attending the vigil for the homeless who have died in Denver, when it’s clear that his policy of “shelter first” is what is killing them, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4teq7aKTNJ4
by John Wren | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 4:24 pmFernando Flores, of Chile
by Russell E. Shaw | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 4:41 pmSaxby Chambliss for winning his runoff Senate race, whowing the beginnings of a backlash against Barack and being an early forerunner of Victory in 2010.
by Lawrence Depenbusch | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 4:43 pmSarah Palin – galvanized the right and brought out the true colors of the left.
Solzhenitsyn for lifetime of bravery – it’s one thing to believe and another to practice in the face of extreme danger.
by Jeff Bull | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 4:43 pmSarah Palin deserves this recognition more than anyone else this year. The only non career politician in this bitterly fought contest she personified change much more than Barak Obama ever thought of.
by Doug Huchteman | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 4:53 pmRonald Reagan: His name came up more than any other in the presidential debates in both parties, and his impact and ideas remain huge four years after his death. One of the best books I read this year: The Education of Ronald Reagan.
by Tom Hess | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 4:57 pmpresident bush
by mtoden@sopris.net | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 5:15 pmI nominate Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch, one of the few who seems to understand the threat of Islam and bravely identifies it.
by Gary C. Daniels | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 5:16 pmSarah Palin!!!! Person of the Year
by Chuck Broerman | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 5:16 pmWhile I don’t agree with any of the bailouts, I do think Hank Paulson is the Man of the Year. In watching the economy falter, I do think their would have been a calamity if some of the banks could not carry out their trades. Right or wrong, Paulson had the credibility on Wall Street to get the bankers together when action was needed.
by Stan Dempsey | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 5:23 pmPresident Bush-Man of the Year,Governor Sarah Palin-Woman of the Year
by Maria Mitchell | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 5:25 pmnext to Jesus, really do not know, mccain was a good choice for serving our country.
by McCain | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 5:44 pmThe American Military, George W. Bush for being just about the only decent man in Washington D. C.
by Don Swearingen | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 5:44 pmGeorge W. Bush
by michael salardino | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 6:06 pmA courageous man with too much class and dignity to fight back against his small minded and vicous opponents. History will be kind to him.
The only Colorado politician with a back bone.
by Douglas Bruce | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 6:18 pmPresident Bush should be man of the year! Obama, ( I call him Osama Obama) should not even be elected. I cannot even look at him! I see very dark, evil in his eyes. I do think he is demonic. I know he in not a Christian. I heard President Reagan today talking about the meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior. I do not understand how we could go from such a Godly man as Reagan to Obama.
by Cheri Ofner | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 7:41 pmOprah. Without her money and endorsement Obama would not have won. Chicago politics have stealfully-evolved. Their governor didn’t get the memo.
by steve schweitzberger | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 7:45 pmI vote for George W Bush. He has had a lot to deal with and taken a lot of bad press but he has stayed firm on his beliefs and convictions.
by Joan Roby | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 8:16 pmmr. andrews. have a belated merry christmas and very prosperous new years in 2009. and may GOD
BLESS. conservatism is not dead, it’s alive
and ready to make a comeback and it will in
2010.
sincerely,
robert carpenter & family
by Robert Carpenter | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 8:21 pmSarah Palin – Integrity
by Marvin Douty | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 8:26 pmIf George W Bush has not been Man of the Year, he should be. He continues to make an impact and, whether his choices are right or wrong – let history be the judge – he’s clearly not motivated to be popular. Backbone Radio has the opportunity to acknowledge a man of true “backbone” in George W Bush.
by Judy Taylor | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 8:49 pmMy cover for Time’s man of the year would include three figures:
by warren clinton | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 9:47 pma soldier, a fireman and a police officer. Those men and women dedicated to keeping us safe are the true hero’s in 2008.
William Buckley
by Peg Brady | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 11:16 pmMy nomination for Man of the Year 2008 is Dr. Albert Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky, who this year has been an outstanding advocate for the only true marriage, one man and one woman. In this effort he has been a consistent, learned and compassionate spokesman appearing again and again on national television and radio countering the gay radical agenda with intelligent Christian truth. His website is albertmohler.com and his attractive blog is posted daily. This year he overcame a deadly physical condition, continuing his work almost without interruption. This year he completed his expositions on each phrase of Christianity’s “The Apostles Creed”.
by James B. Ritchie | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 11:31 pmSecond only to Dr. Mohler, I would nominate Dinesh D’Souza who has been a vigorous and successful apologist for Christianity by debating Renown Atheists in national forums all year long. He has reenforced the powers of his astounding book of last year, “What’s So Great About Christianity,” in each of these debate–against Christopher Hitchens, Peter Singer, Dan Barker and other atheists whose bigoted books have intentionally sought to destroy Christianity in the corrupted tradition of Friedrich Nietzsche.
Finally and third, I nominate Anthony Flew, in his 80s of age, philosopher of atheism, who announced his firm belief in a divine deity as Creator of all things. For this brave declaration he reaped only scour from the likes of Richard Dawkins (see Dawkins’ intellectual “suicide” on Ben Stein’s “Expelled”).
I make not the slightest apology for my open and unequivocal affirmations for those who speak out for Christianity as of paramount inportance for the Future, here and in 2009, of Our Great Nation, The United States of America. And in this I am not slighting the great faith of Judaism in and for its essential contributions to the continuing strength of Our Country: witness such strong Jewish voices as those of Michael Medved and Dennis Prager !!
May God Guide Us In Our Firmly Held Faiths Which Respect The Faiths of Others, so long as those faiths do not teach the violent elimination of all faiths but theirs, as does Islam in its Quranic pronouncements (I pray that Islam become pacified from within before it brings on a wider world war than elements of it have waged since 1979 beginning in Iran),
James B. Ritchie of Roswell, Georgia.
Mort Marks : )
by Dan Barnett | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 11:40 pmI nominate Vaclav Klaus, the President of the Czech Republic, for man of the year. He is the only statesman or major political figure I know of who has the courage to oppose the man-made global warming hysteria sweeping the world, and to correctly identify this hysteria’s proponents for what they are – politically correct nutjobs.
by Michael Wolin | Friday, Dec 26, 2008 | 11:42 pmSarah Palin
by Mike Weimer | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 3:37 amMan Of The Year? No names immediately come to mind, although good man seem to abound. Obama is more boy than man. A very clever boy, of course.
Lincoln was quoted as writing that “God must love the common man because he creates so many of them”. So count me in as a Common Man, one among many and very satisfied with it. Most of the Big Shots I’ve known have fallen or passed on. And I’m reminded that De Gaulle said “Cemetary’s are filled with indispensible men”.
by Curt Neeley | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 5:20 amBobby Jindal
by Elizabeth | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 7:35 amGeneral David Petraeus and the US Service Men and Women
by Roger Houdek | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 7:38 amJohn Walsh, Host of America’s Most Wanted.
by Pennie Hitt | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 7:51 amWhat an incredible man to stand so tall and
put to peace the death of their son and for continuing to bring a ray of hope to many other families.
Paul Newman was a tremendous force for good. He helped so many deserving sick kids with his “whole in the wall” camps that serve kids nationally. His “newmans own” products have benefitted numerous charities. And to top it off, he was married to the same woman for 50 years- now that is unusual and shows he is a man of character. He set a great example in giving, and you can never out-give God, and he will be missed.
by CHA | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 8:14 amSarah Palin is my person of the year nomination. She has proven herself a woman of integrity by selfless service to those she is representing, fighting for truth, justice and the American way.
by Cynthia Stacy | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 8:25 amSarah Palin
by Paul Schroder | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 9:35 amWithout doubt or questian
TONY SNOW- a man of tremendous courage as he fought colon cancer, and the shameful reporters in the White House press gatherings. He did both with humor, warmth, and intelligence. I will always miss him.
by mary ann lueckel | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 9:39 amPresident George W. Bush
by James N. Williams | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 9:43 amMy submission is Dick Cheney. My wife, Maryann, calls the Vice President “the last clear-thinking politician.” This selfless, lifelong public servant is vilified by the Left because he so closely reflects America’s founding principles. Here is a steady hand who is appropriately unresponsive to the oscillation of political agenda.
by Mark Baisley | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 9:49 amThe American military.
by Michael | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 9:58 amMy vote is for Sarah Palin. And what a breath of fresh air she was.
She has demonstrated integrity, courage, energy and, most of all, the right set of values and priorities.
I hope to see more of her on the national scene in 2012.
by Don Frevert | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 9:58 amMan of the year is Denver Police Corporal Daniel D. Andrews. One of the very few good men with the right priorities.
by Stephanie Haley-Andrews | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 10:06 amVaclav Klaus
by Gregory Golyansky | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 10:17 amMan of the year: George Bush, hated by the left, maligned by the press, but still fighting for our values. One day will come, when he will be vindicated.
by Suzanne Guggenheim | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 10:34 amWoman of the year: sarah Palin – Ditto.
John, keep up the great work.
by Tim Cranston | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 10:36 amPeter Wallison of AEI, who predicted this financial mess 10 years ago and along with the Congressional Republican Study Group has the only sensible solution (let them eat Chapter 11, et al.), gets my vote. Flake, Pence, Ryan(!) and others in the RSG are runners-up. We have to keep sending the message that free markets work and that it is messing with them that messes us up.
Cordially,
Tim C
Jim Bunning, KY. Stood up to the Big Three bailout despite having been a Hall of Fame pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
by Max Walker | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 10:52 amSarah Palin should be the person of the year. It took a lot of courage to leave the security as Alaska Governor and work for the Party as a VP nominee. She showed the other side of the Republican Party that is young, principled, and eager to assume a role in national politics.
by Art Onweller | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 11:16 amRick Warren for being the ONLY person who asked the exact questions of the candidates and who showed respect and affection for both. I also have great respect for our President, George Bush…the only President in my lifetime who actually wanted to let us keep more of our own money, protect us from the terrorists, accepted slaps on the face by the democrats in congress who have disrespected our troops, printed classified information for our enemies and generally tried desperately to turn our Republic into a Socialist government. Don’t think for ONE MOMENT these “crises” were not planned. They still want a one world govmt. with the “progressives”(a new word for leftwing liberals) to be in charge of what we say, do, even to the air we breathe. By the way, we breathe in oxygen, we exhale carbon dioxide. It’s not the same as carbon MONOxide. It helps plants thrive as well as people.
by Jackie | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 11:26 amRick Warren
by JBM | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 11:28 amRick Warren.
by Randy Austad | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 12:20 pmSarah Palin – a very courageous individual with the greatest integrity – and a great future!!
by Ruth Prendergast | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 12:40 pmSarah Palin
by lizaroonie | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 1:31 pmBased on the comments, some of your readers have forgotten or neglected to be “pc” – it is no longer “Man of the Year” but “Person of the Year” at Time Magazine. Regardless, Sarah Palin has more balls than most men, so I guess she can cross the gender line with ease. You betcha!
President Bush hands down the ultra-libs and their press buddies have tried their best and failed and Mr. Bush has taken it all. Honest historians will recognize his greatness.
by William Benton | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 1:40 pmI vote for Natan Sharansky, who among other “refuseniks” in the Soviet Union, successfully defied tyranny and now lives in Israel. He has never been adequately recognized for his defiance and brave resistance.
by David Powell | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 2:40 pmThe man I believe really put himself out there, in defense of the people and the liberty we are barely clinging to was Representative Ron Paul of Texas. For all of the conservatives who have been asking for another Barry Goldwater or Ronald Reagan, shame on them for not getting behind this man.
http://shepardpolitics.blogspot.com/2008/12/republicans-you-had-him-and-you-denied.html
He raised more money from active military than any other candidate in the primaries, he defended the founders wise vision for our country and, of course, being one of the few Congressmen who understands economics, predicted our current financial crisis and warned us about the problems with the GSEs and easy credit manipulation for the benefit for the political class.
Congressman Ron Paul of Texas. Man of the Year.
by Sean Shepard | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 3:14 pmSarah Palin. Although Aleksander Solzhenitsyn and Vaclav Klaus are also great choices.
by Dave Kopel | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 4:10 pmChuck Baldwin. There is no difference between republicans and democrats. Bush and Chambliss both give money to planned parenthood.
by Robert Broadbelt | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 4:34 pmI nominate Illinois Governor Blagojevich. He single handedly showed anyone who would bother to look what politics is often really like. Just contemplate this guy under some Democrat’s national health care program. Think of magnitude of the shakedown for a good place in the cardiac bypass line might be should you come to need it.
Joe Ignat
by Joe Ignat | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 4:35 pmGeneral Petraus,
by Fred Kiehl | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 5:16 pmcourage and innovation in the Iraqi conflict swimming against the current. The American soldiers show what we stand for by being with the people.
Sarah Palin has to be the choice because of her integrity; and in the six weeks that she was on the campaign trail, she showed more energy, initiative, and straight forward honest; plus the learning curve of how to survive in the Washington political arena. She is the touch of Americana that this country needs in a candidate.
by Lillian Nawman | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 5:45 pmYes, she definitely has the backbone of courage.
VP Dick Cheney. Continued straight talk, unflagging integrity. I’d go hunting with him in a minute. A public official who consistently stands on principle.
by Michael Nyikos | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 5:46 pmWilliam F. Buckley, RIP. A true American man of Ideas.
by JC Shepard | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 6:47 pmTom Tancredo, for insisting on rule of law regarding immigration.
by Barbara St. John | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 7:36 pmRobert Spencer of Jihad Watch and Sarah Palin.
by Laura | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 8:03 pmAlthough I believe Palin had as big an impact as Obama during the elections pulling just as large crowds, she did end up on the losing end.
With that said… I would give the Backbone “Man” of the year to the Millinial Generation who came out in force in record numbers to make history not only as the largest 18-30 group to vote since 1976 but also because their voice changed the face of America in the last election as well as how campaigning will continue in the future (for better or worse).
The reign of the Boomers is coming to an end. The X’er’s are a small group. The Millinial’s are the future and they have spoken in force for the first time in thier history. They are now huge influence on economy, social issues, american culture, politics, and our governement.
by James Woodley | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 8:28 pmThe Constitution and Bill of Rights.
We are a nation of laws, not of men. And unless we can elect Jesus Christ as president (He is truly The One), all others will disappoint, act in/for their own self-interest, and equivocate. Whether conservative, moderate, liberal; Republican, Democrat, Socialist; Christian, Agnostic, Pagan; man, woman, gay, straight, or “transgender,” they will all at some point use the hoped-for end result to justify the practice of their outcome-based politics.
This is human nature.
The founders recognized this fundamental and obvious human frailty and sought to eliminate its affects through the rule of law and the unprecedented restriction of the powers of government to those clearly enumerated in the Constitution.
by Tim Bjokne | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 9:26 pmVladimir Putin/Dmitri Medvedev.
Y’all want backbone: thar it is.
by Snaggle-Tooth Jones | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 10:14 pmSarah Palin – for reasons listed above and for too many more to even list.
by Kurt Schueler | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 11:23 pmRon Paul, A stalwart from the beginning, whose message could be countered only through an imposed, virtually utter silence and effectively complete marginalization by a compliant media, abetted by too many “prudent conservatives.”
by Omer Paquette | Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 | 11:45 pmTwo choices:
1. George W. Bush. The ability to stay on course and guide our nation through the war against terrorism has been done with his overseeing guidance. His ability to refrain from spending his time fighting the outrageous smears of his name and continued second guessing of every action has been countered by his appearance to all as president of this country. His energy and enthusiasm for his job for 8 years is amazing and admirable.
by Karl Stecher | Sunday, Dec 28, 2008 | 4:50 am2. Sarah Palin: She stood up for her values, attracted all of us conservatives to her as she confidently expresed her values and added humor to her swipes at critics. Her one-on-one encounters showed her to be genuine. I found her to be openly friendly (just as someone you would encounter in a King Soopers checkout line). Other positives: her record in Alaska; life as a commercial fisherman, which requires a tough person in a dangerous environment.
Sarah Palin Part of a great family.
by A H L | Sunday, Dec 28, 2008 | 5:38 pmDoug Bruce – more backbone than anyone.
by Terry Donze | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 9:54 amSarah Palin. One of the best people in politics and has a great deal of courage and patience.
by Joan Stewart | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 12:29 pmSeriously, John, it is “person” of the year, not “man” of the year. Regardless, I also vote Sarah Palin because of her character, virtue, chutzpah, authenticity, and warmth coupled with her genuine desire to stand for America and her people, and the courage and humility to model righteousness and not be rocked by the liberal media or even the ridiculous antics of John McCain; all the while, never losing her dignity or speaking maliciously. Also, she has more balls than most men I know so I guess she “really” does qualify for “man” of the year.
by lizaroonie | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 1:56 pm1. President George W. Bush
Put his own popularity and ego out of the way, once again, to do what he believed was best for America, even when it was contrary to his own beliefs. History will prove him to have been a great President for ALL, not just the United States.
2. Pope Benedict
by Lynn Pagans | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 2:24 pmFor having the courage to risk ridicule and hatred in speaking out about all of the immorality going on in the world today: Abortion, Gay “marriage”, wastefulness, drug and sex abuse,greed, avarice, atc…whether it be by the average man or by leaders and politicians. This is why we need a Savior. Man, alone, is incapable of redemption without the loving grace of the Father & His son.
William F Buckley – right thinking, clear thinking (if not always clear speaking for those of average vocabulary), unruffleable in the face of any onslaught, and right on! He won’t be replaced.
Luciano Pavarotti – for waking up many people to the beauty and wonder of one of the pinnacles of human achievement – grand opera.
by Susan Kolwicz | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 3:35 pm“The Common Man”
I agree with Curt Neeley’s observation – Lincoln was quoted as writing that “God must love the common man because he creates so many of them”.
Starting back in 2000-2001 The Common Man has paid for the errors of Enron and Healthsouth to name a couple. Sarbanes Oxley then created a fix to that problem, which created a new problem. (Please review the video on http://www.mortgagesuccesssource.com/go/markmarket/ for an explanation in layman’s terms exactly what caused the current financial crisis – and what to be watching for in the near future. Would love your opinion.)
So count me in too – as a Common Man, one among many who understand that I have a responsibility to my God, my family and my country in that order.
by Jan Porter | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 3:40 pmMy vote is for Henry M. Paulson who is in charge of the 700 billion dollars.
The Time person of the year is the person who, “for better or for worse, …has done the most to influence the events of the year.”
Henry Paulson gets my vote because he is in charge of the biggest sum of money in all of mankind’s history!
The 700 billion dollars:
It is 55 times the size of the Marshall Plan after WWII.
It is $140 billion more than has been spent on the Iraq war since the invasion.
It is $120 billion more than that spent on social security benefits.
It is nine times the amount spent on education in 2007.
It could pay for 2,000 McDonalds apple pies for every single American.
It is 35 times the amount spent on all foreign aid in most years.
According to some estimates, it is three times what it would cost, over 10 years, to reduce oil dependency by 20%.
Its over twice the amount of all money given to all charitalbe organizations in the United States in any given year.
It is more than $100 for every person in the world.
It is bigger than the Marshall Plan.
My second place vote goes to Barney Frank and Christopher Dodd for their role in causing this mess.
by Gregory Carlson | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 4:01 pmSarah Palin is the clear winner for 2008. But for a life time of accomplishment, I vote for George W. Bush.
by Jack Gloriod | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 4:33 pmSarah! Role model extrordanaire. My girls aspire to grow up to be the next Sarah Palin. I could go on and on, but I truly admire the way she didn’t crumble under the media and SNL cruelty. She truly understands the sanctity of human life, which is huge with me.
by Keri Brehm | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 6:51 pmFor her unbelievable strength of character, in spite of the media’s best efforts to demoralize her and her family. She has shown us what the Republican party could/should be in the next election! It’s time we got back to the basics she stuck to!
by Sarah Palin | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 8:22 pmI vote for Sarah Palin!
by Gina Bella | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 9:57 pmZakaria Botros, the elderly Coptic priest preaching the Gospel to Muslims via satellite TV and encouraging them to check out the lies fed to them by consulting “St. Google”. World Magazine’s “Daniel of the Year” for 2008 — Dec 13 cover story entitled “Broadcast News”.
by Dan | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 10:16 pmGeorge Bush for his courage and fortitude in times of overwhelming criticism and for keeping faith with his principles.
by Marion Anderson | Monday, Dec 29, 2008 | 10:29 pmMrs.Palin is my hero, she is the woman backbone of the year without a doubt.
by Tim | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 8:01 amBut the true man of the year for this award, are our servicemen fighting in Iraq & Afghanistan for freedom.
The service men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces in harm’s way are the true heros of our country.
Sarah Palin would be my top non military choice.
by Ted Bryant | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:12 ami vote for Tom Tancredo. He had the nerve to bring issues before the American people that the other candidates did not want discussed.
Go Tom!
Bill B.
by William (Bill) Brown | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:16 am********************************
Woman of the year – Sarah Palin
I like her independent thinking, her ability to reform, and she hasn’t been ruined by Washington. She has courage, integrity, and can bring about the “change” this country needs.
Man of the Year – President George Bush
by Susan Spancers | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:19 amHe didn’t blow with the wind (like Clinton), he stood steadfast against all the criticism (the Dems and the media), and he kept our country safe since 9/11. Thank you for that!
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Generals David PETRAEUS and Raymond ODIERNO, for their brilliant planning and execution of the so-called “surge” which (until all the good it might have accomplished is undone by the Chamberlainesque and hopelessly wrongheaded Obama) promised for “one brief shining moment” to vindicate Bush’s poorly formulated and even more poorly executed vision of gaining a massive strategic foothold in the Persian Gulf by converting Iraq into an ally.
Unless he gets a clue of a sort none of his statements to date reveal he possesses, Obama is about to turn Iraq into a massive Lebanon, and commit thousands of American troops and lives to a quagmire in the tactically disadvantageous and strategically unimportant mountains of Afghanistan.
The best way to deprive our enemies of sanctuary in Afghanistan and Western Pakistan is not to put a few more divisions of brave young kids into a meat grinder in which we have no tactical advantages and our enemies have them all, but to render those benighted s—holes even more uninhabitable than they already are with plagues and pestilence on a Biblical scale, courtesy of the US Air Force.
If they wish to truck with those who prefer to think and live medievally, by all means let us provide them all with the opportunity.
If we were willing to commit the most unspeakable acts imaginable to bring the “advanced” civilizations of Germany and Japan to their knees, why are we so delicate in our dealings with the completely worthless Afghanis and Pakistanis, or the rest of the Muslim world, for that matter?
Perhaps if our so-called “leaders” of both parties were not up to their shoulders in the rear ends of the sybaritic potentates who pretend to be the owners of our oil and the keepers of the Wahhabist faith, we would have gone to the real source of the problem and taught them we are, as we proved over Dresden, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, the most effective terrorists on Earth when driven to resort to unspeakable evil to defeat even more unspeakable evil.
by Mark Brennan | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:25 amIt has to be Barack Obama. He managed to hood wink most of our nation into believing he is the new Messiah. No Republicans deserve to be Man or Woman of the Year because we, the Republican party, let this happen through our dull efforts to offer solutions to the problems of our time.
by jim | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:26 amNewt Gingrich is my nominee. He is building a strong “back to basics” coalition that should become the basis of either the reinvented Republican party, or another new party now that our own party has been highjacked by irresponsible spendthrifts, global warming fanatics, and YES men who have strayed from our principles.
by Nancy | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:37 amSarah Palin
Tom Tancredo
by Edwina Treybig | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:47 amSarah Palin, without question.
by Pat Daugherty | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:49 amIt came as no surprise that Time chose Barack as their man, as well as Barbara Walters for her number one most interesting person of 2008. While his ascension to the presidency was quite the spectacle, there are certainly people who have accomplished more than he.
Observing the responses on this blog, Sarah Palin seems to be a clear front runner. And why not? She cleaned up Alaskan politics and received an 80% approval rating in a purple state. She’s the reason why McCain got as many votes as he did in this election. She has re-energized the conservative base and has given them something to look forward to in four years.
by Benjamin | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:52 amWithout a doubt Man of the year who showed he really truly had backbone was RON PAUL who stood up against the corrupt broken political system He understands what are Republic is supposed to be ie: limited government If you voted for the current administration you are obviously unfamiliar with the lessons of history. As we move further and deeper into a “closed society” you will wake one day and wonder what happened. “Money is the barometer of a society’s virtue. When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion…when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing…when you see your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you…when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice…you may know that your society is doomed.” “Atlas Shrugged” Ayn Rand 1957
by j v | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 10:56 amDick Cheney. Steady. Consistent. Plain spoken. Straight Talking. Truth teller.
by Bill Powers | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:00 amTom Coburn,
by F. J. Wulff | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:01 amHe is one of only a few principled conservatives!
Zakaria Botros, Doug Bruce Sara Palin and Ron Paul,how does a cowboy decide with these and so many
by Obadiah Bentfinger | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:10 amothers with real “Back Bone”? I know that I’m to choose only one but it’s a true 4 way race for me and I’m not saying that some of the other names don’t have merit. We live in real polarizing times
but we must have leaders that will stand up for righteousness and lead and not wither when a loud spineless group speaks their dribble. These and many others have my sincere appreciation and vote.
Mrs. Sarah Palin – You go girl – If half of the Republicans would have stood up like you did – we would not have lost this election.
by Barbara D | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:16 amPulo and Verinius – Movie, Rome. Great guys, you should watch it sometime……bh
by Brenda | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:18 amMichelle Malkin is my choice for woman of the year. She continues to carry the immigration message and fights on for a variety of causes in this arena. For man of the year, Paul Weyrich. Even at death’s doorstep and in severe pain, his leadership in promoting the conservative message earns my vote.
by Sue Bosier | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:23 amI vote for Sen. John Andrews
by Barry Conner | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:23 amGeneral Petraeus, who had the sand to go to the President and put his career on the line by saying that he knew how to win in Irag–truthfully. Courage and ability are a priceless combination.
by Rob S. Rice | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:28 amAs Ortega y Gasset wrote in Meditation on Quixote,
“a hero anticipates a future and appeals to it.”
I havn’t seen any heroism out of the Republicans or the Democrats. They have been sending other people off to war for the past one hundred years
while popagandists and lobbyists try to spin life
to their advantage, without any regard for the integrity and the nation as a whole.
Perhaps Aaron Russo who made a video called from
Freedom to Fascism is a candidate for the “backbone” award.
Who do you have in mind?
In the next two years we will all have an opportunity to be heros if we are willing to challenge the “flat earth” mentality of cause and
effect and get to the work of designing, creating and securing a future which makes it possible to
live powerfully, consciously and purposefully.
Russ Shaw
by Russell E. Shaw, Lt. Col., USAF(Ret) | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:32 amI cast my vote for Ronald Reagan, who makes five of any Republican alive today. We have cast aside his principles of self reliance, fiscal responsibility and smaller less intrusive government — and his big tent, without that big tent, we will never win another election — ever.
by Richard Stacy | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:40 amDick Cheney with Sarah Palin as a great runnerup. VP Cheney is the greatest Statesman we have today and definitely the most valuable VP in modern history. Just wish he was younger and healthier so he could continue to be avaible to us.
A man who never lost his priciples, true to solid conservative values and served our country well in all his political capacities over many years.
by Ralph Walchle | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:41 amSparklestheclown on you tube here. I vote for General David Petraeus! He has demonstrated courage and grace under extreme fire from both the terrorists and our Democrats in Congress. He handled it with unbelievable grace!
by Jeany Rush | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:45 amDinesh D’Souza gets my vote for setting an example of standing fearlessly for the foundational Christian principles on which our country was established. He should be an inspiration to all Christians at a time when our values are in the cultural crosshairs.
by Susan Malone | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:45 amGeneral David Patreaus.
For saving our efforts in Iraq by developing a new strategy in asymmetrical warfare doctrine now commonly referred to as “The Surge”. (There is far more to it than just sending more troops and I recommend reading up on it.)
Putting Iraq back on a trajectory toward self-government in the Middle East is an accomplishment that will have global implications for decades to come. The new doctrine he created also gives us a framework upon which to develop a new strategy for Afghanistan, also a very important front in the War on Islamic Totalitarianism (which is what this war should be called).
By giving Gen. Patreaus this award it honors those who serve under him and deserve the credit for executing the strategy so brilliantly. And, he is the type of man who will deflect all personal praise onto his troops.
Merry Christmas! (and do something to protect/improve your country in the New Year)
by Charles W | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:50 amSarah Palin
by Preston Hawkins | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:52 am1) US Military, top to bottom. New enlistees standing up to fight and defend in a time of war. Combat patrols taking on overwhelming numbers without backing down. Senior leaders such as Petraus willing to risk their careers. Country first.
2) Sarah Palin. Thrust onto the national and international stage only to be vilified and subjected to all manner of hateful rumors and disparagement. Grace under fire.
3) Sons of Iraq. They stood up to take their country back from the jihadists, without proper training but willing to learn. Many were killed early on, but still they stepped forward.
4) Shoe throwing Iraqi journalist. No, I don’t agree with what he did. His actions did require moxie in a country formerly known for executing dissenting voices, along with their entire family.
by Al A | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:53 amI choose Marilyn Musgrave for her strong pro-life, pro-family stance. She has never wavered from her conservative, Christian principles even at the cost of losing her seat in Congress. I call that true leadership. Bravo Marilyn!
by Roland Chicas | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 11:54 amRoland Chicas
Bill Buckley is my favorite overall.
by Tom Foster | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:06 pmWhy? For promoting the conservative cause for
30+ years against ALL odds !!
Tom Tancedo – for his unbending stand on the rule of law regarding illegal immigration.
by Brad Farr | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:08 pmGeorge Bush – he has kept us safe for 8 years and is a true Christian.
by Lois Van Se;is | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:15 pmBarack Obama. Irregardless of political perspective, American voters admired/repsected his insight, determination, effectiveness, intellect which resulted in his accomplishment to become the first black President-elect (soon to be President) of the United States of America. His election/accomplishment will alter how citizens and the world look at the U.S. in the months and years ahead. He is Person of the Year for 2008.
by Dale Mullen | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:15 pmDick Cheney – a vice president sincere in his convictions and of highest integrity.
by Forrest B | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:22 pmDavid Petraeus is the only reason Obama’s election may not mean the massacre of millions of innocents deemed some variety of infidel. Of course he gets my vote.
by Olivia Segal | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:23 pmI really like Sarah Palin and I also like John McCain and President George Bush. I like Palin’s spirit, John McCain’s knowledge of world affairs and Pres. George Bush for all of his hard work during very difficult times.
by diana | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:24 pmSarah Palin showed unusual courage and determination in stepping up to the plate in the last election. People such as her will continue to articulate the conservative message and revitalize the conservative movement which is badly in need of new vision.
by Nancy | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:25 pmSarah Palin should be the man of the year. She showed a fresher side of the Republican Party that is principled and eager to assume a role in national politics.
by Linda Carroll | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:27 pmSince you ask for “Man” of the, this lets out our many members of our Armed Forces, so I will go with John Bolton. When the Democrats rebuffed Bush’s attempts to recognize this patriot, he responded with class yet still offers his wise counsel to his country like the true patriot he is.
by Richard H. Irish | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:34 pmIt’s amazing how desperate we are for a conservative who actually behaves like one. I like Palin too, but she is still green, untested and needs much more experience before she’ll be a great leader, our next candidate or the standardbearer of our party. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with our ideas. There’s a great deal wrong with our representatives of them.
We are sadly lacking in leadership and I’m still looking.
National PEOPLE of the year: Grassroots conservatives who kept the faith and made their voices heard on immigration, bailouts and a host of other issues.
COLORADO PERSON OF THE YEAR: Tom Tancredo
by Karen Kataline | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:34 pmOf your two choices I would have to say Sarah Palin, but if I had the world to choose from I would say Mike Hukabee, and don’t take my word for it read his book “Do the Right Thing” – He is the true conservative that we have longed for, and he has a resume to impress anyone.
by Kathleen Conti | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:42 pmFor Woman of the year I have to say Hillary. In spite of my opposition to her politically, she was in the spotlight all year long and took many hits from all sides. I love Sarah but she had only 2 months of notoriety. As for Man of the year, I guess that Huckabee has come through with respect and popularity. Alternatively, Reverend Warren comes close.
by Bill Solomon | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 12:53 pmGeorge Bush & Sarah Palin
by George Townsend | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 1:01 pmI vote for Sarah Palin. Any woman who can keep her family together, plus be the governor of Alaska, plus shoot and field dress a carribou, and make moose chili, is the woman of the year in my book.
by Sidney Patin | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 1:16 pmBarack Obama for being the first Black President and conducting the best campaign in history. An intellegent and thoughtful man, he is a testiment to our great nations ability to get past prejudice and hatred.
by Alice Gustafson | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 1:23 pmCongressman Bob Schaffer, integrity, loyalty, family man, and smarter than any other polititian.
by LoggerLinda | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 1:45 pmSara Palin, & George bush both showed class and grace under extreme fire. That takes backbone and a dedication to principals few politicians have.
by Evelyn Zur | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 1:54 pmEvelyn, colorado
I choose the American soldier. The military seems to be the only thing that government does well.
by Bruce Ables | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 2:06 pmSarah Palin, she was willing to take public ridicule for stand for what she believes in, moral behavior, life from conception, and all that a Christian should stand for.
by Pastor Roger Anghis | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 2:10 pmSarah Palin – the big learning curve tripped her a bit , but she was grace under pressure personified and a credit to wives, mothers, and women across this country…
by Jeremy | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 2:10 pmBeauty, brains and b—s? What this Country needs is more people who stand on moral grounds are not afraid to be heard. Sarah Palin, Man AND Woman of the Year!
by Barb Riley | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 2:19 pmRon Paul, not for himself but for the “message.” His message attracted thousands of new young voters who really understand the concept of human liberty, economic freedom and limited government.
by Jim Eckersley | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 2:30 pmJim Bunning.
by Max Walker | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 2:48 pmOur lives and the United States could be quite different without General David Petraeus and the brave men and women of the armed forces. Hopefully, we can withdraw with honor and have kept our word to the Iraqi people.
by Jon Jessop | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 2:52 pmCongressman Tancredo for his no-nonsense approach to illegal immigration. Those of us in the 6th District will miss his drive,
by Janice | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 3:08 pmintellect and his never-ending fight for America’s sovereignty. I hope he runs for Governor or the Senate. He’s too bright, has too much energy to not work for the good of America.
Congressman Tancredo for his no-nonsense approach to illegal immigration. Those of us in the 6th District will miss his drive,
by Janice | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 3:08 pmintellect and his never-ending fight for America’s sovereignty. I hope he runs for Governor or the Senate. He’s too bright, has too much energy to not work for the good of America.
I vote for Ron Paul 1st, Chuck Baldwin 2nd and Bob Barr 3rd. All three know we must abolish the Federal Reserve and restore lawful money which establishes a standard unit of value (one Dollar established “to contain three hundred and seventy-one grains and four sixteenth parts of a grain of pure, or four hundred and sixteen grains of standard silver” U.S. Coinage Act 1792) for trade. Without a standard of value with which to buy and sell there can be no just (fair) trade, commerce or compensation for labor..
by Tom Fiedler | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 3:10 pmRather than “Man of the Year”, I propose that
by Donald L. Vasicek | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 3:19 pmit be changed to “Person of the Year”. This
award should go to those people who work
behind the scenes, unknown to the media,
but know to the common person. Educators,
doctors, nurses, fire and police persons, soldiers,
including people who go to work, day-after-day
to feed, house and clothe their families, those
people who are the backbone of America, all
Americans.
I nominate Rush Limbaugh as Man of the Year. His impact on the conservative movementover the years has been enormous, and he is the fearless advocate for truth, honor and integrity in our political and social institutions. He’s also funny! Because he is so feared by liberals, he is denigrated as a kind of joke, or dismissed as an entertainer. In fact, he speaks for those of us who have no public voice. Time magazine once asked if Rush was good for America, and I say that rush IS America!
by Alexandra Mark | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 3:47 pmShe carried the Republican Party on her back in this election, without her McCain would have received less than 40% of the popular vote.
by Sarah Palin | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 3:47 pmI vote for Sarah Palin. She is a ray of sunshine, a breath of fresh air – a politician who genuinely wants to help the people she represents and an honest politician. What a rare breed.
Jerome S. Kaufman
by Jerry Kaufman | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 4:01 pmSarah Palin is the clear choice for person of the year. She is the clear conservative voice that we have been searching for since Reagan…enthusiasm, strong conservative convictions that spring directly from her heart, and the ability to communicate those convictions to the American people. Sarah Palin will make a great President.
by Jennifer Schubert-Akin | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 4:35 pmWoman of the year: Odetta – “Queen of American Folk Music”. She showed her backbone for half a century by supporting civil rights through song.
Man of the Year: Obama – he deserves backbone of the year award as well. He continues to walk his talk and bring diverse people together to work toward that “perfect union” that we can be, when we work together as a people.
by Michele | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 5:09 pmMan of the year: President Bush. While not always right in his decision making, he is a man of princples and conviction. He shows leadership while under heat. he loves America and all that is good in our country.
by Joseph Madalia MD | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 6:00 pmwith a list like that, why did they have to change it from “man of the year” to “person”?
by Jane Lane | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 6:32 pmBill Buckley deserves the honor, for having endowed American conservatism not only with a strong liberal rooting but also a sophisticated, urbane style, with a touch of humor. He will be – already is – sorely missed.
by Juliana Geran Pilon | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 6:32 pmFor woman on the year, it is clearly Sarah Palin for all the obvious reasons. And she continues to show her mettle.
For man of the year, David Patraeus because his leadership will lend a victory in Iraq. The media does not understand the need for a victory here and the long lasting impact that a “democratic” type of government in the region will have on Israel, the United States and the world.
by Lola Spradley | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 6:35 pmLocally – Douglas Bruce
Outstanding activist for Colorado.
Nationally – Ron Paul
by NM | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 7:00 pmSolid performance and a shining star among Republican elected officials, year after year!
Sarah Palin going away!
by Dick Lichtenheld | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 7:23 pmCondoleezza Rice,
she is an unsung hero of the Bush (W. ) administration. She has gone about her job without fanfare or commotion. She has given her whole being and more to her job. Way above the call of duty. She will be a tough act for anyone to live up to.
Michael Phelps,
he has shown a remarkable ability to stay focused and has given up any normalcy of a life to reach a goal. He is a genuine as they come. We could all learn from any of our Olympic Athletes, they all were poised, genuine, and wonderful representatives for our country. Too bad many of our great congressmen and women can’t be as genuine. Our Olympic Athletes have made better role models than our elected congress.
by Molly Tourtelot | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 7:39 pmThe Common Man – This rings true with me – we are the people who will solve the problems.
by Sara | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 8:18 pmMy vote is for Tony Snow for man of the year. He fought the big battle and lost, but did it with dignity and optimism. The world was a better place for having known him!
My vote for woman of the year is Marilyn Musgrave. She was true to our Republican principles at all times.
by Nancy Doty | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 8:35 pmI did not know we could vote for 2 (male, female) – I already nominated Sarah Palin, and now I would like to suggest Newt Gingrich. That man has more intelligence, integrity, and common sense in his little pinky than B.O. will ever have in his lifetime (unless he has a Saul at Damascus type of incredible conversion, only divine intervention will do!)
by Keri Brehm | Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 | 9:22 pm#1 George Bush – he hung in there for the country against the spears and jabs of the leftis media.]
by Rozina | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 12:16 am#2 Mr. Senator John McCain – a man of integrity and purpose with the country’s wellbeing first;
#3 Sarah Palin for the strong intelligent shero wrapped in the most poised (every day gal) look.
#4 Gov Mike Huckabee – loves his God and country. Sharp, highly knowledgeable and does the right thing. #5 Tony Snow – God bless his integrity in live. #6 Michelle Malkin- zeal for what is right in the illegal alien foram. #7 Barbara Bush for her kind, gentle ways toward the world and children; #Tom Tancredo for taking the flack but still sticking it out to say what has to be said. #glen Beck for getting out the word about Mexico’s hostige kidnappings, illegal aliens movements, etc “go get ‘em Glenn
Principled defender of the Constitution
by Ron Paul | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 1:34 amDavid Axlerod would get my vote as he masterminded a campaign that not only defeated the Clintons, but then parried every Rove inspired divisive attack from the right.
by Doug Staley | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 3:36 amHugo Chavez….for keeping the right-wing scum in their place.
by Steve | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 6:15 amTim Russert
Sarah Palin
Tim, while straying far toward the liberal viewpoint, began as a voice of fairness and never avoided asking the key questions. He will be missed.
Sarah stirred both the left and the right in a way that irritated both parties. If she becomes more polished she’ll continue to be a force in politics.
by Jon | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 8:19 amBarack Obama! He deserved it and he got it. His win was historic in many ways and most of the year was spent obsessed with the election, which he won, in case anyone forgot.
by KO | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 9:11 amStop whining about now and try to play nice.
1st the Troops, because they keep us safe.
by Fran | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 9:38 am2nd the Iraqi people for standing tall.
3rd George Bush for not letting the bashing get to him.
4th the tax payers for putting up with all the BS.
5th all those who are fighting to get rid of the illegals.
I really have a problem with the PE being on the cover, he has done nothing except hoodwink us and using the race card to get elected. I know we are only to pick one but there are so many that should be given the honor. As always just my opinion.
The men and women of the American military. These are the true heroes. They receive little recognition, yet sacrifice all for us so we can live in freedom and prosperity (yes, even in this economy). “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends,” Jesus.
My second choice would be the hard working American men and women who are faithful to their God, families, country, and work. They teach their children and others to do the same. Their influence is promised to reach four generations. For me, my great-grandparents, grandparents and parents will be the men and women of every year of my life. Their love and sacrifice are greater than any national or world leader.
by Micki Gunning | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 10:02 amSarah Palin
Jon Bruning, Nebrask AG
by Joe Hyland | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 10:28 amBarack Obama
by Adam | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 10:48 amRon Paul should be named Man of the Year because of his unwavering stance on the principles of the Constitution despite the ridicule and criticism he receives from his crooked constituents in congress.
by Dennis Young | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 11:38 amBarack Obama would be my male choice. He did the highly improbable in 2008. Now let’s see if he can do the near impossible in 2009.
My female choice would have to be my wife Patti; she’s stayed with me for twenty-five years. Who’d of thunk.
by Bert Neely | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 12:15 pmPresidential Candidate Ron Paul was by far the most important man to run for President in the last many elections. What other legislator attracted an over 10,000-strong audience to D. C. in his support and a month later over 15,000 to his Republican Liberty Convention in Minnesota a month later. Yet – no media covered these grass-roots organized events. It’s time to stop supporting major media in any way.
by Janet Lee Meisinger | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 12:18 pmJanet Lee Meisinger
President-elect Barack Hussein Obama!
by John | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 12:32 pmI’m posting this for Dick Ayer of Elbert, Colorado… Phillip Berg, Esq, from PA should be the Man of the Year for his charges against Obama not being qualified to be President. Lets hope the US Supreme Court makes the right decision in January so that we don’t have to scrap the Constitution.
Sarah Palin should be the Woman of the Year for her efforts in unifying the GOP.
by John Andrews | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 1:52 pmPhillip Berg, Esq, from PA should be the Man of the Year for his charges against Obama not being qualified to be President. Lets hope the US Supreme Court makes the right decision in January so that we don’t have to scrap the Constitution.
Sarah Palin should be the Woman of the Year for her efforts in unifying the GOP.
by John Andrews | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 1:52 pmSarah Palin
by mike | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 2:56 pmSarah Palin – for sheer guts and determination in the face of gutless critics ;
by Paul Linton | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 4:17 pmGeneral David Petreaus – for his wisdom and skill as a Military Professional able to turn the tide against the terrorists.
Sarah Palin She has more common sense than all the other candidates put together. Her values of right and wrong are outstanding.
by Rosina Kovar | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 5:20 pmSarah Palin for Woman of the Year and U.S. Servicemen for man of the year.
by Dave Trantham | Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 | 6:13 pmSarah Palin, the only person who demonstrated moral courage.
by Dennis Yost | Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 | 9:29 amI wish I had 2 votes because I would vote for both Ron Paul and Phillip Berg. Berg has had the courage to challenge the establishment to uphold the Constitution in a time when many government agencies seem to ignore it. Ron Paul has steadfastly promoted restoring Constitutional rights and values for many years in Congress and has run for President on a strong Constitutional/less government platform- which neither the Democrats nor Republicans have done for years. Ron Paul has given us a choice for a change rather than “Liberal” and “Liberal Light”. Bottom line would be my one vote would go to Ron Paul for his long standing defense of the Constitution. If there is a gender division in the “of the year” award, the feminine vote goes to Sarah Palin.
by Shyrl Springer | Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 | 11:07 amPresident Bush and Sarah Palin–There was absolutely no competition. The damocraps are the most unethical, immoral lying POS’s that have ever been allowed to inhabit the earth. They purchased the white house with illeagle money and promises that will only destroy the middle class of the USA. bo will make every effort to destroy the 2nd amendment. “The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tryanny in government.” (Thomas Jefferson) “When the government fears the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tryanny.” (Thomas Jefferson)
by G Carlin | Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 | 11:44 amThere are several names I could think of to nominate but Bush and McCain would not be among them. Sarah Palin gets my vote for her high profile role model as a serious political leader with conservative principles who is also an exemplar of family values. A good wife, mother and leader –she accomplishes it all with balance and cheerfulness.
by George Blumel | Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 | 11:52 amSarah Palin because she persevered through the most withering attack the left-wing news media and Hollywood,i.e. SNL, has committed against a conservative. She is at least as intelligent as Barack Obama and twice as smart as Caroline “You know” Schlossburg Kennedy.
by Jim Backlin | Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 | 3:46 pmTom Coburn for taking a principled stand to limit government excess.
by Mills Ripley | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 | 12:22 pm**************************************************
Congressman Ron Paul, because he’s truly shown “backbone” by ACTING and GOVERNING by the Constitutional, limited-government principles that the Republican party has abandoned.
He didn’t just give these principles lip service, like John McCain and other GOP pols did. McCain also voted for the Banker Bailout Bill. Shameful.
Republicans, if you want a chance in hell of having the GOP regain prominence, you’ll listen to (and ACT ON) the Constitutional principles that Ron Paul has reminded you of the past 8 years.
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by Brian Ochsner | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 | 2:42 pmSarah rocks! Palin Jindal in 2012!
by Thomas D. Roy | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 | 3:13 pmSarah Palin could be 1st runner-up for her accomplishments/standing/apparition as one of We People.
However, according to prescribed criteria, there can be only one valid consideration for Man Of The Year:
RON PAUL!
Ignored/ridiculed by media & fellow politicians, they had to lie and cheat to obfuscate his powerful mass appeal and thwart his potent and potentially erosive campaign to -gasp- revert to Rule Of Law, adhere to U.S. Constitution, and do the will of We People. #1 among young voters, top beneficiary of military campaign contributors, record-setting fund raiser, this unassuming GIANT of confident humility was TOO HOT for crooked/partisan/brainwashed Americans to handle!
The amount of George Bush supporters on this site is truly alarming. He calls our Sacred Document “a G.D. piece of paper” and you vote him Man Of The Year??? The Iraqi war continues ad infinitum years past “Mission Accomplished” with no end in sight, and you applaud this? Bush warns of deadly evil terrorists while leaving southern border WIDE OPEN, and yet you feel secure? Ramos and Campean languish in horrible incarceration while Bush pardons felons and drug dealers, this is your idea of a great president? This despot is giving us the middle finger while DESTROYING America, AND YET YOU VOTE FOR HIM? That enough Back-Bone participants are willingly swilling G.O.P. Kool-Aid – and voting here for Bush – shows how brainwashed and out-to-lunch the Republican constituency is (not unlike liberal Obama supporters), and how in-the-bag you are for what you “think” is the “right” party… RON PAUL WOULD APPEAR TO BE THE ONLY TRUE CONSERVATIVE ANYWHERE IN SIGHT. May God Save Us from the 2-party sellout system, and its adherents/cheerleaders!!!
RON PAUL has more clarity and integrity in his little finger than ALL other D.C. officeholders/wannabes combined, his record is 100% consistent and his background is SPOTLESS. Can anyone say the same of anyone else, except perhaps the young upstart Palin? Not in my book.
by Mark W. | Friday, Jan 2, 2009 | 4:47 pmSara Palin will continue to be a force, she inspires so many with her wit, family values and
ethics. Sara in 2012 I believe we might do it with the right running mate. Only Sara should be
on top!
You go woman, you have my respect, and my vote!
Tired and glad 2008 media frenzy is over, just going to relax, and let DC self destruct, Sara can rebuild it, and we as voters can hold those elected accountable. After all its our country!
Cheers, Diane
by Diane Morison | Saturday, Jan 3, 2009 | 12:55 pmThe Republican party clearly has betrayed its “small government/low taxes” ideals. That is, until Ron Paul. MANY Republicans have become very socialist. I don’t see how anyone could ever accuse Ron Paul of this. Bring him back, or squirm under the Democrats, who at at least admit openly their socialism.
by Debbie Schum | Sunday, Jan 4, 2009 | 9:29 amDebbie S.
Sarah Palin: She brought a fresh determination to the Republican party. Though belittled by many media agents, she maintained a poised, dignified air without sacrificing the edge that earned her many (well deserved) supporters.
by Katie C | Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 | 9:24 am