Posts Tagged: politics

day after inauguration

I know everyone was excited about Inauguration Day. I caught a bit of the party down by the clock tower on my way home yesterday. Yes, there was dancing in the streets!

My mom asked for my thoughts and feelings about the momentous day. I didn’t really catch the fever. Don’t get me wrong: I am very, very glad Barack Obama is our president. It’s just that I’m not that big on ceremonies and speeches.

Real reasons for concern about Palin

Sarah Palin has generated a lot of critical noise. Let’s focus on the points we should be criticizing. She’s unscrupulous, greedy, and abusive of power. The problem is not that she’s “conservative.” The problem is that she’s not conservative in her use of power or natural resources to further any ends. (Google “Sarah Palin” and… Read more »