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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?

Our friends at The Richmond Coalition for Life are winding down another successful 40 Days for Life campaign (it ends November 2). We congratulate them on their campaign — as well as for receiving a special guest Tuesday afternoon: David Bereit, the National 40 Days for Life campaign director. We have a special place in our heart for 40 Days for Life: Not only is it the highest and noblest of spiritual efforts, it was the subject of one of our first commentaries (A Different Type Of Campaign, October 17, 2007).  

Here’s the post from the coalition’s blog about Mr. Bereit’s visit (click here to see great pictures from his visit): 

David Bereit, the National 40 Days for Life Campaign Director, visited Richmond Tuesday afternoon. 

We were so glad that he was able to visit us as he is really busy going to many of the different 40 Days for Life locations around the country. David flew in from Indiana that afternoon and headed to Florida the next day. 

We were so thankful that he came and for his encouraging words. He told us that when he came to Richmond two years ago to tell us about the 40 Days for Life, at that time, he had no idea that the campaign would become such a national event. Well, can you believe that 40 Days for Life Campaigns are happening right now in 179 other cities? He also told us of many success stories that have been occuring around the country as a result of the campaign. He said that he has much hope, due to the success of all the 40 Days for Life campaigns, that abortion will be illegal in the near future in our country. Our prayer and fasting are having a impact!

May God bless the people at the Richmond Coalition for Life and their Holy work on the 40 Days for Life campaign. We also pray that He may raise up legions more to carry on all the brave and necessary work to end the heinous act of abortion.