The duties and responsibilities of the US Vice President are set by the Constitution, statutes and custom. Under any criteria, Governor Palin does not measure up. And John McCain's own judgment is now in question.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Really great kids
I’m allowed to brag about grandchildren.
I have, in the past, written about four of my grandchildren, Josh, Stephanie, Jake and Aidan. These are all individuals in their own rights and all are very unusual, each smarter than the next older sibling and, Josh, after graduating high school in Sarasota, Florida, is adapting well at the University of Florida. Joshua gave us a great compliment last week; he drove to our home just to visit! He also bowled a perfect “300” on our Wii game, but that’s another story.
Another pair of grandchildren, Adam and Aaron, lives nearby. I haven’t really bragged about those young men, although each us certainly due the spotlight.
Adam will be 17 in a few months and a junior at a Brandon, Florida, senior high school. His school, Bloomingdale, has a reputation of having a terrific marching band, lovely and athletic cheerleaders and a football team that doesn’t win very often. (This year seems to the exception that proves the Rule.) Adam is a part of that band but so much more; he plans on a music career and when he plays his clarinet, it makes one smile or weep or be happy, all depending on the tones he elicits from the instrument. Adam has been invited to play with orchestras throughout the area and my one complaint is that he prefers Mozart to Artie Shaw.
The younger sibling, Aaron, will be 13 in January and studying for his upcoming Bar Mitzvah. Aaron is also a musician, albeit of the percussion persuasion! Several years ago, Aaron’s parents bought him a set of drums which allowed him to make a whole lot of noise. (Aaron is a mighty fine athlete, too. His early soccer games consisted of many little people kicking a ball in all directions, falling down and having the game stopped so that a player could receive a parental hug. He now is a treat to watch on the field, determined, focused and graceful.)
In any event, years ago, Aaron banged on his drums, creating a racket that could be heard throughout the neighborhood. About a month ago, I listened to the music coming from the drums, and it was tonal and musical. In addition to the drums, as a “percussionist”, Aaron is becoming extremely proficient on the xylophone.
Most important, they are great kids, we love them dearly and they make it a pleasure to be a grandparent.
I have, in the past, written about four of my grandchildren, Josh, Stephanie, Jake and Aidan. These are all individuals in their own rights and all are very unusual, each smarter than the next older sibling and, Josh, after graduating high school in Sarasota, Florida, is adapting well at the University of Florida. Joshua gave us a great compliment last week; he drove to our home just to visit! He also bowled a perfect “300” on our Wii game, but that’s another story.
Another pair of grandchildren, Adam and Aaron, lives nearby. I haven’t really bragged about those young men, although each us certainly due the spotlight.
Adam will be 17 in a few months and a junior at a Brandon, Florida, senior high school. His school, Bloomingdale, has a reputation of having a terrific marching band, lovely and athletic cheerleaders and a football team that doesn’t win very often. (This year seems to the exception that proves the Rule.) Adam is a part of that band but so much more; he plans on a music career and when he plays his clarinet, it makes one smile or weep or be happy, all depending on the tones he elicits from the instrument. Adam has been invited to play with orchestras throughout the area and my one complaint is that he prefers Mozart to Artie Shaw.
The younger sibling, Aaron, will be 13 in January and studying for his upcoming Bar Mitzvah. Aaron is also a musician, albeit of the percussion persuasion! Several years ago, Aaron’s parents bought him a set of drums which allowed him to make a whole lot of noise. (Aaron is a mighty fine athlete, too. His early soccer games consisted of many little people kicking a ball in all directions, falling down and having the game stopped so that a player could receive a parental hug. He now is a treat to watch on the field, determined, focused and graceful.)
In any event, years ago, Aaron banged on his drums, creating a racket that could be heard throughout the neighborhood. About a month ago, I listened to the music coming from the drums, and it was tonal and musical. In addition to the drums, as a “percussionist”, Aaron is becoming extremely proficient on the xylophone.
Most important, they are great kids, we love them dearly and they make it a pleasure to be a grandparent.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
An informal survey of presidential debate opinions
Following the first presidential debate, a survey and discussion group resulted in a number of opinions as to who "won", who "lost" and "who cares/"
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Chutzpah and the McCain-Palin campaign
The McCain-Palin campaign is based on the presumption that everyone will have forgotten that President Bush is Republican and that McCain is also.
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Tampa Bay Politics Examiner: President Bush, we need help
My wife and her friend started a new business -- which promptly failed. We are even more worthy than Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch; we were equally inept. We need federal help and promise not to go into business again.
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