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The One and Only Vice Presidential Debate – Part II

Not to try and leave off where I did but below you will find additional topics covered last night in the vice presidential debate.  I have tried hard to not listen to or read very much on the debate today so these are my thoughts. Climate Change Causes – This topic is a tie.  Sarah… Continue reading The One and Only Vice Presidential Debate – Part II

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The One and Only Vice Presidential Debate

The hype around the debate last night was more interesting, in my mind, than the actual debate.  Yes, in many ways, it was historical with Sarah Palin being the first woman to be nominated as her party’s vice presidential candidate.  Yes, there was a black woman as moderator.  I didn’t think either of these items… Continue reading The One and Only Vice Presidential Debate

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RNC Final Night

People – mostly the news media – were concerned when the Republican National Convention was trying to get started.  It was going to literally rain on their parade.  Natural disasters do not consult with political parties for a convenient time to occur.  The GOP did what was needed – curtailing events on their opening night,… Continue reading RNC Final Night

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RNC Night 3 Quotes

There were some remarks last night that just need to be put out in the public for requoting.  These will probably be the bits and bites you hear over and over again on the television news. Meg Whitman – “John McCain will be guided by simple beliefs.” Carly Fiorina – “Will government stand by their… Continue reading RNC Night 3 Quotes

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RNC Night 3

I have to admit I was skeptical before the night starting.  The stakes for Sarah Palin’s speech were so high yet someone thought it was a good idea to put her speech after three of the best speakers the GOP has – Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani.  I wasn’t sure there was anyway… Continue reading RNC Night 3

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RNC Night Two

I actually had to head out for a run – I actually walked the whole 3.5 miles as I twisted a muscle in my back yesterday morning – early so that I could manage to be showered and planted in front of the television for the RNC. The video productions were unbelievable.  Robert Duvall’s narration… Continue reading RNC Night Two

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Teen Pregnancy News?

The title is meant to be an eye catcher.  Unfortunately, the subject is no joking matter.  The major news networks believe that a 17 year old being pregnant is news.  Actually, maybe I read it wrong.  Maybe the major news networks believe that a 17 year old being pregnant and keeping the baby is news. … Continue reading Teen Pregnancy News?

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Leaks Abound

I was, until now an hour and half prior to the actual announcement, becoming more and more impressed with the GOP operation.  I could not believe that the McCain vice presidential choice had not leaked yet.  I was amazed at the efforts the campaign was going to in covering up who the final choice was. … Continue reading Leaks Abound