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Waiting in line to go through security at the Reno Airport the other day for my short flight home, I spotted two burly middle-aged men, decked out in jeans, boots, leather NASCAR jackets and black cowboy hats. They were hugging. One was crying. They hugged. And hugged. And hugged.
I guess what happens in Reno stays in Reno.
Working on various freelance projects this morning and wondering when our "government" is planning to address Osama's new message, as it's an important one. Wondering why it is isn't bigger news, actually, along with rightful President Al Gore's vital, articulate and blood-boiling address last week (please read more here and the entire text here).
Finally, a Democrat with the BALLS to stand up and challenge Bush's illegal activity and yet only a fraction of his party members show their support. A brilliant address to the nation by a genuine leader is less widely-reported than Jen's reaction to Angelina's pregnancy. It all makes me very sad for this country and the people we trust to oppose those who insist on running it illegally and immorally in the name of security.
Especially when my dear friend Craig is headed back to Iraq this weekend for his THIRD tour. That's three periods of 7-8 months each away from his wife and 4-year-old daughter. That's three periods too many, if you ask me. For him and his colleagues, none of whom belong there, none of whom our government cares about as they ship them off to fight an unnecessary war. Craig, we'll all be thinking of you, missing you and proudly praising you and all your good work in Iraq. We love you!
Posted by ayelet at January 19, 2006 09:03 AMYeah, it's nice that Al's speaking up now but it would have been nice if he would have done the same WHEN HE WAS ACTUALLY RUNNING FOR OFFICE!
That said, I now regard my vote for Nader in 2000 as a big mistake. It's nice to feel righteous, but at this point a vote for a third party presidential candidate is an indulgence we can't afford.
Especially after the last six years.
I hate to admit it, but I concur. I'll go so far as to say that Kerry rolled over also.
I'll never vote Republican, but I haven't voted Democrat since 1992.
Posted by: James at January 19, 2006 06:43 PMGore blew the election. It never should have been that close. What we really saw was an indictment of Gore as a candidate.
Posted by: Jack at January 19, 2006 10:07 AMGore blew the election. It never should have been that close. What we really saw was an indictment of Gore as a candidate.
Posted by: Jack at January 19, 2006 10:07 AM