A LITTLE POLITICS, A LITTLE FOOTBALL

POLITICS


The latest line against Gov. Palin is that she has surrounded herself with friends and terminated those not in sync with her leadership. Oh, my, isn't this disingenuous? Let's see, didn't Roosevelt, Truman, Nixon, Reagan, Kennedy have their respective friends around them? What's so unusual about that?


And, if you really want to pursue this criticism, let's look at what we could expect from Obama should he be elected. He has been plucked and groomed by the corrupt, south side Chicago politicians from community organizer to state senate to U.S. senate. They have been so careful with him that he has not made a controversial vote; he has voted "Present" rather than commit himself about 130 times! Don't you think that Obama, who is presumably well-educated, could have made a decisive vote? Why wouldn't he? Does this not indicate he is been counseled by others who do not want him to make a misstep or have an history of some vote that would later prove unpopular? It makes me think they have some larger agenda in mind by playing it so safe.


Considering Obama's short political history, he probably would bring the same people who are now calling the shots. However, if we look at John McCain's long political history and the man who is the Presidential candidate, it would appear he has never feared to vote his conscience regardless of the party line. As far as his cabinet, we will see choices that will mirror his proclivity to cross party lines. Now that may ruffle some right wingers, but it is absolutely refreshing! This is a country where there are many who can serve productively with the gifts they have, no matter their party affiliation.


Therefore, please tell me why these NY Times writers are spinning a useless tale on the Vice-Presidential candidate who will not be choosing a cabinet should the ticket be elected. Now there's always the possibility that McCain could die suddenly or become incapacitated, but it's also possible there could be some dire outside events that would fracture our government. However, to dwell on those negative thoughts does not serve us well and should any catastrophic event occur, we will survive. I believe it would be of little consequence should Gov. Palin become President any more than when several of our Vice President's had to serve when Presidents were assassinated. We are a larger body than any one person and our Founding Fathers in our Constitution gave us a magnificent map to follow for an orderly transition.



PRO FOOTBALL -


I'm sure you've read the Vince Young soap opera from last weekend ad nauseum, but one last thought. I'm a little conflicted over the fact, that with all the Hippa regulations now put in place by our liberal friends which have nearly ground doctor's offices to a halt because of paperwork and restrictions, that a psychologist who was assigned to look into Vince's well-being announced to the world that "he was depressed and mentioned suicide." Holy Cow! I think that is irresponsible and reprehensible. What happened to the privacy that protects a patient and doctor?


Last word: What about the upsets in the NFL last week and looking like it's going to continue this week?