The Only Palin I Like..

Is the one played by Tina Fey.  I just really can't stand this woman.  That goofy accent, those goofy glasses and the constant "up do."  I can't even listen to her voice.  It's so annoying.  Her constant sarcasm just makes me want to hurl.  I realize that's politics as usual, but I just can't stand to listen to her use her down syndrome baby for sympathy from the voters one more time.  What a loser.  Please, let this woman go away after November 4th.  I don't think I can stand to be subjected to her for at least four years!

If You're Going To Do It, Do It Right!

I learned this from one of my old pastor's in Dallas. I think of this phrase as I watch all the hullabloo going on with the financial disaster bailout in Washington. I was in the mortgage lending industry for 15 years. I have been a residential mortgage loan officer. I know about the subprime mortgage mess. I have done many of these loans for many customers. I remember sitting at my desk one day thinking how I had just completed a loan for 100% financing for a customer who couldn't buy a car with no money down. It was completely crazy and we all knew it was going to blow at some point. The flip side of that situation is that I and many of my loan officer friends tried. We tried to keep these customers from getting into these loans. All they wanted was the keys to the house. They didn't care about anything else despite our best efforts. So, I have a very hard time feeling sorry for many of these individuals. And, let's not forget the best part, if I refused to give them "substantially all of the financing they request", I could be in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Talk about a double edged sword!

So, on to my point. If we're going to go after "predatory lending", why is no one talking about the credit card companies?!? If any industry ever needed regulation, it's the credit card industry. They charge astronomical rates, change their terms to hurt their customers and trick them into late payments. Oh, and if you're late on a payment on one card, your other card companies will jack their rates up also. They change due dates all of a sudden so you will hopefully be late. This is an evil empire! So, why aren't we talking more about this? Can anyone say Lobbyist?

Well, I agree that if we were all living within our means and not using these cards, we wouldn't be in a mess so maybe no one should feel sorry for us either. I know that this is my family's first priority. No more credit card debt!! We are paying them off hell or high water at this point. We have not been chargers for a long time but we did have some credit card debt from before law school so now we want to concentrate on paying off the ones we have. They are from satan!

So, Washington, if you're going to do it, do it right and go after ALL predatory lenders and don't just stop halfway!

Enough Said

I just watched Obama's response on CNN. Basically, he's not suspending his campaign and doesn't want to put the debate on Friday on hold. Obama thinks this is the most important time to be out telling Americans who he is and what he stands for. Obama says, "President's have to be able to do more than one thing at once." Love it!

McCain Suspends Campaign

I'm not sure what I think about this yet but my initial gut reaction is that he's trying to look very "Presidential." Here is a poll that just went up recently on CNN.com. What do you think?

Quick Vote

John McCain's request to delay campaigning and this week's debate is:

An effort to help the economy	27%	6764
A political gimmick	69%	17279
Something else	5%	1158

I have to lean towards agreeing with this poll so far but I'll keep watching and listening.... I'm about to watch Obama's response. I also heard that Obama initiated a call to McCain this morning to ask if McCain wanted to have a joint response released with their joint ideas on the bailout. Hum...

The Palin Protection Campaign Continues...

Wow, it's really heating up in the news media with Sarah Palin and how the McCain camp feels the need to protect her from any real questions. Palin is going to have an interview with Katie Couric on the evening news today if you can tune in. I will be watching. Here's a few blogs from CNN.com with interesting views and information about Palin and her "Protection Campaign."

Cafferty Blog.

Campbell Brown Commentary.

As always, read up, pay attention!

Boycott Lifeway Christian Stores!

This really burns me up. Read the following article below and you'll know why....

Article by Roland Martin, CNN Contributor

(CNN) -- In the 19 years that Teresa Hairston has published her magazine, GospelToday, she has never faced a major situation with Christian bookstores across the country that carry the publication.

She's tackled any number of issues over the years,and has featured a number of celebrities and ministers, ranging from Yolanda Adams to Bishop T.D. Jakes to Kirk Franklin.

But when the Atlanta, Georgia, entrepreneur decided to feature five female pastors on her cover this month, she says, Lifeway Christian Stores treated her like she had converted her Christian publication to something akin to the tastes of porn purveyor Larry Flynt.

Apparently, the owner of Lifeway, the Southern Baptist Convention, wasn't too happy with Hairston telling the story of female pastors, because the women go against their 2000 decree that only men can serve in the role of reverend or pastor.

According to Hairston, the Christian company didn't even give her the courtesy of a heads-up.

"We got an anonymous tip," she told me Tuesday on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, and after checking it out, she discovered that the magazine had been removed from the shelves in all of Lifeway's 100-plus stores nationwide and had been placed behind the counter.

"They have never called me," Hairston said. "Never sent an e-mail. Nothing. I had to go see my distributor to verify what they had done."

The actions of Lifeway didn't stun me. I had seen this movie before.

A few years ago, my wife was a longtime Lifeway teacher. She had taught at the company's teaching centers for years, but then one day, she was notified that she would have to take down her Web site and comply with their rules against female pastors or be dropped as a teacher. Her crime? Calling herself the Rev. Jacquie Hood Martin.

It wasn't that she did so for the heck of it. She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; was the first female staff pastor at Houston's Brookhollow Baptist Church/the Church Without Walls, a Southern Baptist Convention church; and has been leading folks to the Lord all over the country for 20 years.

She was angered by Lifeway's decision but made it clear that she didn't serve the bookstore or even the Southern Baptist Convention. She made a commitment to serving Jesus Christ and was not about to back away from her call to ministry because a male-dominated organization decided that its interpretation of the Bible calls for a woman not to be in the pulpit.

So she cut them off and kept on calling herself the Rev. Jacquie Hood Martin.

Religious folks will quickly say that Scripture is clear that women can't be pastors and lead men, yet Hairston says that when she featured Pastor Paula White on her cover two years ago, Lifeway didn't take any action against the magazine.

Anyone who has served in a church or been a member of any faith knows that there are those who have strict interpretations of their faith's writings, while others have a different interpretation.

I've heard Brookhollow's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ralph Douglas West Sr., preach several sermons stating that what Paul wrote in 2 Timothy with regards to only men preaching was specific to that church and not a blanket ban. Second, there were instances where Paul wrote that his views were his own and not mandates from God.

That is a doctrinal fight that any of us can have any time (and I love it how these same Bible thumpers ignore the biblical story of Deborah, who was a judge in the Old Testament -- and was over men).

But what is a greater issue is that Lifeway clearly has no respect for freedom of the press. Here is arguably the top Christian bookstore in the country making a decision based on their teachings and applying it to a magazine. A spokesman for Lifeway Resources, which runs the stores, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last week as saying of female pastors, "It is contrary to what we believe."

So does Lifeway and, by extension, the Southern Baptist Convention, fight vigorously for freedom of religion, but it doesn't give a hoot about the other freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?

I now wonder whether Lifeway makes it its business to cull through any number of magazines and search for stories that go against its doctrine and pull them from the shelves.

This is the kind of nonsense that drives more people away from religion. I suppose it's fitting that this story would come out the same time as Bill Maher releases his religious documentary, "Religulous," which skewers all the major religions for their dogma. I'm sure he feasted on positions of the Southern Baptist Convention.

The conduct of Lifeway and the Southern Baptist Convention is shameful, and they owe Hairston an apology for their actions. Yet she's taken it in stride, saying that instead of giving the company hell, she'll "give them heaven."

I say, give them a lot of hell for this, because they deserve it for action.

Palin's Photo Ops..

You know, you can put a stray dog in a photo with the President of Afghanistan and it doesn't make the stray dog know anymore about foreign policy. I doubt it will work for Palin. Also, it's very curious to me that the McCain camp is going to such great lengths to protect her. No questions from the press? No press allowed at the meeting with the Afghan President? Barely any interviews granted since their announcement with her as Veep? Sounds like she's busy with her crash course on world politics and the Republicans can't risk her looking too stupid. After all, they didn't hire her for her knowledge and experience, we all know this...

Complete CNN article is here.

G.B.A.!

Could the local news channels of Houston, please, I beg you, go back to your normal times!?! I would like to be able to see Good Morning America again if you don't mind! I realize that Ike was a big deal but get over yourselves already! Don't think we don't notice that at 10:30pm you show re-run the same stories from the 10:00pm newscast. I'm over you already! Get off the air and put on the regular programming!! AND...we're tired of the goofy commercials where you pat yourselves on the back for what a great job you did while covering the hurricane!

I Thought Republicans Wanted LESS Government?!?!

According to this article on CNN, McCain wants another new government agency to handle the economic crisis now? You know, this just means he doesn't have a clue what to do. Few people do, including Ben Bernanke. The Fed is notoriously late in taking action when everything around them is screaming for help in the economy. One of my former co-workers, who happens to be a UT finance grad and used to work on Wall Street, was talking to me about how all of this was going to happen almost two years ago. Literally. At least Obama is letting all of the supposed "experts" give their plan first before he blasts his own plan in the open. McCain, you're looking more desperate than ever. You have flip-flopped more than anyone else. You were the candidate of "experience" and then you hired Palin. Now all of a sudden, you practically stole Obama's idea and now you're the candidate of "change." Give me a break. It's all a little too late if you ask me...Copy cat...

I Have A Secret...

(No, it's has nothing to do with babies!!) But, it is my Boo's secret so I am going to try really hard to not tell it and let him do it. Ask him what his secret is here.

;)

Shopping After Ike

I made the short trek to our local H-E-B this morning only to find most of the shelves pretty empty. It looks like they haven't gotten a shipment since before the hurricane. I didn't find this unusual but it was a little scary seeing grocery store shelves so empty. I actually took a photo of the produce section when I first walked in the door. I was a little amazed. I've never seen anything like it..

You were in luck if you liked tomatoes! So, after getting a tip from my Boo's friend Binjo, we headed down to the Kroger about 3 miles away. They were well stocked and up and running! They had all the "keep cool" items like milk, eggs and cheese. You don't know how many worlds of meals this opens up to you until you don't have them!! Kroger also had gas at pre-hurricane prices!! I filled up with premium for $3.65/gallon! Plus, I had an additional .10 cents off for using my Kroger card so it was actually $3.55/gallon! The line for gas was orderly and quick because they had employees in the parking lot directing the traffic and helping to quickly move everyone along. So, we have food, gas (a full tank for at least one car!), power and A/C! Kroger, I am a customer for life!!

Accuracy With A Comedic Touch

Many of you have seen this from SNL but we missed it because of the hurricane. So, for my pals who missed it, here it is! Watch all the way through. "Hillary's" advice to the media is hysterical!!

Oh, Come on Sarah!

Just reading this morning that Sarah Palin will not be cooperating with the investigation into her firing of a State Trooper for her own personal reasons as well as lying (alledgely, added for my Boo).  Apparently the McCain camp feels that the investigation has been "tainted" by Obama.  Excuse me Sarah, you "tainted" yourself by being power hungry and getting your bully husband to help you.  This investigation began before you were even nominated as Veep.  Give me a break.  This reeks of Bush/Cheney when they said they would only testify together and not under oath to the 9/11 commission.  Why don't we just say, "it's okay to lie, we don't care."...

Get over it Sarah...You know what you did...

People this should concern you so please, PAY ATTENTION!!  Liars come in both sexes!!

Full story from CNN politics.

A Blog of Thanks...

This is a blog of thanks to some very important folks (and one diety).  

1. Thanks to whoever actually invented electricity.  Many have taken credit over the years so I include all of you in this.  What a wonder...
2. Thanks to Willis Haviland Carrier (11/26/1876 - 10/7/1950), engineer and inventor and known as the man who invented modern air conditioning.  I do love this man...truly....
3. The lovely folks who came and fixed our electricity this past weekend, whoever you are.
4. God, for creating all of the above folks..

THANKS!!  We're ever so grateful!

:-)

This Definitely Goes On the "LOVE IT!" List...

Thanks to my bro, the Wubbster, for showing me this nifty little button with an awesome message...

LOVE IT!!

Surviving Ike

Well, we made it through Ike but the aftermath was a whole other deal! No power, which means no A/C almost killed us. We lost power around 4:00 am Saturday. We stuck it out Saturday and into Sunday morning but couldn't stand the hot, humid stillness. We bailed to Dallas to my Mom's house yesterday but are heading back to Houston tonight. I'm hoping that we will be able to get gas in Houston at this point. My hubby's boss wants to re-open her office despite the fact they have no power and no telephones and you can't use your cell phone in the area due to down towers. Yeah, she's not the smartest cookie in the jar.

Luckily, the hubby's parents in South West Houston got their power back this afternoon so we will probably stay with them until our power is restored in The Woodlands. We are thankful that it was not worse and of course, we pray for everyone on the coast who has it so much worse than we have it...

Shalom Out!

Oh, Snap...

I just saw that Anderson Cooper is somewhere in downtown Houston.  That may be enough to make this girl run out in the hurricane!!

Ugh, Ike!

Well, we're preparing for yet another hurricane.  It looks like Ike could actually hit close to Galveston and throw us for a loop.  We live about 1  1/2 hours from Galveston but they say we could still see winds of 75 - 100 mph, and up to 10" of rain, depending on how strong it is when it makes landfall.  When these storms approach, here are my greatest concerns:  

1. No Electricity - which means no A/C!  Sorry, I will leave for cooler ground...
2. No Cable - which means no access to news!  I would go crazy!

We are pretty much surrounded by trees so if the winds do get that high, we're toast.   We'll see what happens but for now we're not in a mandatory evacuation area so we're staying put.  I gassed up the new GTI and bought some supplies and hopefully we won't need them!

Go Figure

I got a call this past Saturday that my Smart will actually be here by the end of the year...Oh, the irony.  

Where In The World Is Sarah Palin?

Thank you Binjo for this one...


Where in the world is Sarah Palin? She's not doing interviews? Why? Well, I think the reason is obvious. She's not "ready" to do interviews because she's a bun who needs a little more time in the Republican oven so to speak.

There is an interesting article about this and a few other things here.

(Yes, I really am up this early blogging!)

A Response to EW...

I tried so hard to leave this alone and let my one response be enough. But, the more I think about it, even the day after seeing this on my blog, I find it still very hurtful. Not angering, but hurtful. This is the comment in question...

AH hah, another Liberal espousing what is accepted in academic circles as if a Republican can not be part of those circles. It is interesting how you liberals refer to the Republicans as intellectually inferior that are not capable of being part of your elitist group. When you can not debate you resort to ad hominem attacks on the opposing party. I never understood why disagreeing is received as a personal attack. Healthy debate is always good. Another observation I have made is how venomous and hateful you liberals can be. Signed Kris's Husband EW

There are several things about this comment that bother me. First, I realize that my comments, especially concerning politics can be feisty, angering and yes, sarcastic but frankly so can the person's that he's defending. I don't feel that I have ever outright insulted this person. I don't know how much EW reads my blog but I do know that he doesn't really even know me. I've spoken to this person for about an hour in my entire life. I don't think I have ever been "venomous and hateful." I really am hurt by that comment. The hurt surpasses the anger. I think that's why it bothers me so much. This couple is a part of a family that I respect so much. KW's Mom is one of the classiest ladies I have ever met. She usually has me in tears whenever I see her because she always compliments me and tells me how wonderful I am and what a great man my husband is. While I don't agree with everything he believes in, KW's Dad helps build churches around the world so that others can hear the gospel and have a place to build their faith. I had the same feelings about KW and EW. I have heard the story about EW's past and how he came back to his faith. I really respected that, but this whole episode may have completely severed our ties to this entire family. That's sad to me. Above all else, we have more important things that we do agree about. My response to KW's comment that elicited this retort was that I was tired of playing. I was. But, why, this? Maybe he felt the need to come to the defense of his wife. I understand that as I am the first to defend my husband. I am many things, but never venomous and hateful. Here are a few other things that I disagree with in this comment and felt the need to correct EW about:

1. I am not part of any elitist academic group. If you knew me better, you would know that I am still working on my undergrad degree! And, I absolutely never said Republicans were intellectually inferior. I simply stated that in academic circles, Wikipedia is not considered a reliable source of information and that is true. It was not meant to call your wife stupid or inferior.
   
2. Frankly, the only venom and anger I see was EW's comment. Why?
   
3. "Liberal"? I do not put myself in the category of liberal or conservative. I am a little of both and I embrace some ideals of all parties. I like to think I take what I think is the best of both and make my own purple party.
   
4. Disagreeing is not a personal attack but the disagreements were going too far on both sides. Frankly, this is what I wanted to avoid.
   

So, at the end of the day we have lost friends. I'm sad but I'm more sad to think that someone made such a harsh judgment about me based on a few blog postings. You know, I have bad days just like everyone else. Sometimes I make a post and later I think I was wrong, or God forbid, I change my mind. I guess I'm a "flip-flopper." I'm human. I'm a work in progress. I'm on a journey, just like EW. I'm sorry, EW, if I angered you enough to lash out like that. But, I'm not sorry for my views, my blogs or anything else. My blog is my blog and my comments are my comments. I will own them, right or wrong but I pray that I never, ever hurt someone.

Do We Truly Love All Freedoms?

Many are now trying to use this slip by Obama as his supposed admission of his Muslim faith.  This is just so silly.  First, wasn't this country founded because of religious persecution?  What would be so wrong if he was a Muslim except that that isn't YOUR faith?  I am a Christian.  I believe that Jesus is the Son of God.  I believe he died and rose again and is the atonement for my sins.  I believe.  But, if we are going to espouse the ideals of democracy so much that we force our beliefs on other nations then shouldn't we hold ourselves to those same ideals on the highest level?  What does freedom of religion really mean to YOU?  Does it mean that your religion is the only right religion or that we are tolerant individuals who, while we may not agree, can love and respect? I think the reason everyone is so scared that he is a Muslim is because Americans are being taught, mostly by the media, movies and our own government, to fear them.  Not all Muslims hate Americans.  Not all Muslims want to grow up to be human bombers.  Not all Muslims want to follow Osama Bin Laden.  Keep in mind that Christianity has had it's share of radicals as well.  Remember the guy who blew up abortion clinics and killed people because of the pro-life stance?  We are not called as Christians to kill.  I bet if you ask ten pro-life Christians their stance on the death penalty, you will find all ten are also pro-death penalty.  Yet another way even we Christians can be misunderstood by those of other faiths.  We have to get past this.  The same way I will not attack Romney for being a Mormon or Kennedy for being Catholic or anyone else is because I think we need to understand that freedom of religion is part of the very fabric of America.  I think that someone could be of a religion other than mine and still run this country in an efficient manner.  Yes, I believe that faith speaks to who we are.  But I also know that many Christian leaders have messed up really bad on moral issues and we don't seem to hit them as hard.  Moral issues of infidelity, cheating, stealing etc...  Yes, we are called as Christians to go to all the world and tell the good news of the gospel and convert others to our faith.  I just don't think hate and intolerance are the way to go about it.  They will know you by your love.  I am very passionate about my politics.  A passion that some have mistaken for anger and hatred.  That could be farther from the truth and frankly, those people don't know me very well.  I have come a long way in the past eight years.  My first reaction to 9/11 was "make the middle east a parking lot."  Now, by God's grace, I have grown to a better understanding of who He is and why that attitude is only giving God a black eye.  So, I think Obama is a Christian.  After all, he was being bashed for his Christian pastor not that long ago.  I think this was a slip.  I have no concerns about this candidate that I still endorse.  I hope that, as a nation, we can get over the discrimination against other faiths the same way we have tried (and not totally succeeded) to overcome discrimination against other races.

September 11th

This week is the anniversary of September 11th. Like most, I remember where I was and what I was doing that morning and I remember watching the second tower being hit by a plane on live television. It was a terrible day for our country. I have read many books, watched many documentaries and listened to the opinions of many people about the events of September 11, 2001. I could not get that day out of my mind and just kept asking "how could this happen?" With that question in mind, I delved into anything I could find on the subject of 9/11. This week many of those documentaries and specials I watched will air on television. The History Channel has several that I will be watching again and a few new ones. In my research I also came across many "conspiracy theories" and differing opinions about the events of that day. I encourage everyone to do their own research, watch the documentaries and draw your own conclusions. Many who know me would say I am a "conspiracy theorist" at heart. I don't think of that as a bad thing or an insult. In fact, it's a badge I'll wear. As Americans, it is our duty to question. It is our duty to not necessarily take the government at their word. I think we need to hear all sides, especially with a day like September 11th. Again, just because things may seem far fetched, doesn't mean they are not possible or not true. That's why we research, listen openly and draw our own conclusions. I agree with some and disagree with other alternative theories. The main conclusion that I have come to after my study is that there are many, many, many unanswered questions. Scarier to me than a conspiracy theory is the fact that we do not take the time to question at all...
If you want to take the time and have an open mind, watch the following documentary. I don't endorse everything, but it is thought provoking..

New Baby In The Family

Here's my new baby...except mine is black.  I'll tell the whole story later but right now I have to go pack!  

RNC - Last Night...

I was sitting and actually enjoying McCain's speech so far when he was interrupted by a protestor in the crowd.  Despite his efforts, for a few brief moments, his spotlight was stolen.  Go Protestors!!  This is the third time I've seen this happen during the RNC prime time speeches. How did they even get in the building?

I also just saw a sign that said "Environmentalists for McCain."  I am laughing so hard right now. At least he's talking about alternative energy.  He's not attacking it hard enough but at least it's a blip on his radar.  I think we would see the big oil lobby win if he makes it to the oval office.  

So, I think he gave a classier speech than Palin.  She's so low class.  I think Cindy McCain summed it up when she called her a moose hunting, salmon fishing, hockey mom-ing, pistol packing something or other.  I think she meant it as a compliment.  Then, at the end of the speech during the balloon drop they actually played that old song by Heart, "Barracuda."  I think that's pretty accurate.  I just don't like her.  

McCain tried  to come across as the party of change and that he's a reformer.  He criticized the congress that he's been a part of for 26 years.  I don't buy any of that but I was the least upset after his speech than any other night this week.  No one can cast doubt about his service to America.  His character is strong although I believe he was somewhat of a womanizer himself. I think that speaks to character also (yes, even for Clinton).  I like that he encouraged Americans to get involved in their country but yet Palin attacked Community Organizers as pretty much useless.  That doesn't jive.  There was not enough talk about the economy, dealing with other countries, etc...  Everyone leading up to this speech was very partisan in their speeches until tonight.  Now all of a sudden we need to be non-partisan and reach out and share the credit?Hum...

Overall, it was a "C" speech in my opinion and he's still n0t even close to winning my vote.  

Community Organizers

Well, the attacks on Community Organizers really set me off last night.  What a bunch of pretentious twits.  Community Organizers step in when politicians fail their communities.  They provide leadership, build relationships and strengthen this country's communities.  Apparently, the Republicans don't think that is valuable.  If I were a Community Organizer, I would not be happy but I wouldn't be surprised either.  It's just one more way the Republicans have proved themselves to be out of touch and in the dark about real issues.

Here's Roland Martins view.

Flip side of the GOP Convention

If you want the flip side of the speeches, click here.  No, it's not from Fox News...

A LOT OF FLUFF & INSULTS BUT NO REAL MEAT...

My opinion of Sarah Palin's speech. I would also venture to bet that the majority of the people in that stadium didn't even know who she was two weeks ago. That's hilarious. She has great hair though! Now, I need to go take some Pepto..

Sarah..

You just lost me with this line. "Al-Quaida terrorists are planning attacks on our country and our opponent is worried we won't read them their rights." This is so scary. We have a these little documents Sarah, called THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS. Perhaps you should go to Washington DC, since you've never been there and check them out. This proves that she and McCain will continue to stomp on both of these documents and the truths that that hold our country together.

Also, she keeps saying "opponent" and "democratic nominee". You would have thought someone would have told her his name...

AND...did the same person write all of these speeches? I've heard the same lines about five different times now from five different people...

Also, I'm tired of hearing about McCain's POW status and his years in the armed services. Frankly, there are many people who have done that and still couldn't run the country... Sure, I respect that about him but it really doesn't sway me.

Sarah Palin..

Okay, so I've met her family and now I'm hearing a really long bio...Is there going to be any meat to this speech?

Wow..

Rudy just attacked Michelle Obama. I did not hear an attack on McCain's family once during the DNC. This is just slumming it and totally lacking class. But, what do we expect from someone with Rudy's character... Oh God, will this bald man ever be done speaking??

Giuliani says..

Biden should "get that VP thing in writing" because Obama supposedly "flip flops" so much. The crowd cheers. My, some are so easily amused and deceived into thinking that he's making an intelligent speech....

Rudy Giuliani

I really cannot stand this guy. He doesn't come close to being a "9/11 Hero" so don't get me started on my thoughts about Giuliani and his role in the 9/11 cover up. He's totally unscrupulous in my opinion. And, for a Republican with "moral values" he seems to think it's okay to sneak around NYC with his mistress... What a loser. What a fear monger. What a war monger. The only bigger fear/war monger is Bush himself.

He also called me stupid. He said this election is not about celebrities implying that the American people will vote for who celebrities tell them to vote for... I'm feeling nauseous again.

"Drill Baby Drill" is being chanted by the people at the convention. Oh man, diarrhea is now setting in...

MIke Huckabee

My stomach is settling a little. He still gets me going with "less government" but then listing all these people in America who "want change.." So, he admits that the people want change but doesn't think the government should do anything about it? I mean, he wants "less government", correct? That means, no more interference in the people's lives, right? He also spoke about how his dad worked hard and "lifted heavy things" and they only had "lava" soap in their house. Excuse me, but I think someone should inform him that he's at the Republican convention which has historically lacked blue collar voters...

Mitt Romney...

I may vomit (yet again)... Who names their kid "Mitt"...?!?

I am..

watching the Republican National Convention. I may vomit.