thank you Specter, thank you
I never thought I would have anything nice to say about Arlen Specter but I apparently do. After 5 terms in the Senate as a Republican, Specter has announced that he is switching to the Democrats as his views are no longer in line with the Republican party.
WOW!!!!!
The Republicans are running scared now. Not only have they lost the White House and the majority in Congress, but now, one of the party’s top people is walking away. Turning his back because he doesn’t agree with where the party is going.
Thank you Arlen Specter.
Filed under issues, personal, political, politics | Comment (0)Barack watches TV just like you and me
Scott sent me the link to this interview with Barack Obama and I must say it is worth reading. It is not the typical interview. Instead of asking about the economic crisis, war in Iraq or health care, this interview focuses on pop culture. In particular its goal is to find out about Barack the man- who watches TV and listens to music just like we all do.
Filed under entertainment, issues, political | Comment (0)Scott had a silver ticket!
Scott’s boss, Brian, was able to get Scott and his coworkers tickets to the silver standing area for the inauguration. As you can see by the above map, it was a distance from the capital but still so very worth it. He had a blast and took lots of video of the crowd. I am still amazed he was there and can tell our future children and grandchildren he was there. And then explain why I wasn’t. ;-(
Filed under Scott, issues, personal, political, politics | Comment (0)history is made
Today, the world watched as history was made. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States and it is the dawn of a new era. Our future is bright and full of hope. A hope that we can rebuild this country to what it should be and can be. So much has happened over the last 8 years to take away a lot of what living in this country means. This is a chance to regain all of that. And so much more.
This morning as I got ready for work, I found it nearly impossible to move away from the TV. It is such an amazing thing we have in this country. The passing of the Presidency from one person to another is a wondrous act. It is moving, regardless of your political preferences to be witness to this historical event.
Scott was able to be there in person. He and his coworkers are all in DC this week, first for the inauguration and second for work meetings. His boss was able to get him a ticket so Scott was A LOT closer than he would have been without one. Watching it on TV, knowing my husband is there among the crowd of people, made it even more special for me. How awesome to be a part of history IN PERSON.
Tears of joy and happiness and pride filled my eyes today. And I know in my heart that only good things are to come.
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