Just my Thoughts · Politics

Inauguration 2009

The historic swearing in is over.  The day worth of events is still unwinding but the big parts – the actual transition of power – is done. Senator Dianne Feinstein began the Inauguration ceremonies at approximately 11:45 Eastern time.    She spoke for a bit of time.    She state that “this morning is a turning point… Continue reading Inauguration 2009

Just my Thoughts · Politics

Historic Inauguration

I am going to be upfront at the start of this post.  I am not a registered Republican.  I am not a registered Independent.  I am a registered Democrat.  I have, only once in my voting life, voted for a Democrat for president of the United States.  I do not look at party affiliation when… Continue reading Historic Inauguration

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DC Bound

Today is a federal holiday, a day when schools are closed to honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.  My 18 year old son and I were up at 4:30 this morning.  We were out the door and on the road by 5 am.  We were headed to the school.  Most of his fellow… Continue reading DC Bound

Just my Thoughts · Politics · Religion

Rick Warren, Protest and the Inauguration

I have kept quiet about political issues for way too long.  I took a little – a month or two – break from listening to all the politics of the US.  I paid attention but didn’t comment.  Now, I am getting annoyed. Barack Obama, in an attempt to reach his promise for diversity in his… Continue reading Rick Warren, Protest and the Inauguration