I read this interesting article this morning on BoingBoing about how Palin's Wikepedia entry was scrubbed and rewritten just an hour before she was announced as McCain's running mate. Thought it was interesting.
Note to all my conservative Republican readers: I don't CARE that her wikipedia entry was rewritten to cast her in more favorable light. I'm sure similar things have been done for Obama and his camp. I don't care about what you heard from your friend about Obama's brother's sister-in-law's lawyer's brother dog walker who was so shady that they had him "eliminated" from society so as not to tarnish Obama's image. I love Palin and wish she were my best friend. I merely thought the article was interesting. enjoy. discuss. :)
So....unless you live in a cave, you've heard that McCain announced his candidate for the vice presidency today - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. My initial thought was: Whoa. Smart move. What better way to sway the fence-riding Hillary supporters than to nominate a female for the vice presidency? But then on the other hand, she's pro-life and pro-drilling protected lands in Alaska (a.k.a. NOT so green) - which could be a major caveat with the atypical democrat, especially in the female demographic in regards to the pro-life thing. Smartly though, he's got the media world abuzz with his "surprise" announcement and the focus has shifted from Obama.
I'm typically largely apathetic about politics in general - believing that it's a tournament of the lesser of two evils. But after the last presidency and the massive shortcomings of Bush (let's not even go there) I'm rethinking my political stances and reassessing my grounds and how I feel about politics in general. Not to mention that I think this election will prove to be one of the most historical, and exciting, for quite a long time.
A few observations: Let's take a look at the nominees for the VP, because in my opinion there are reasons to be concerned for the safety of the next president, no matter who he is. Obama merely because he is black and would be the first black president and there's a lot of wackjobs out there who might rear up the klan to launch an attack (*shiver*). And McCain because he IS FREAKING OLD (72 this year). So if something were to happen to the next POTUS, who do we have in the wings to take over? Biden, whose experience exceeds even Obama's, or Palin, who's served as governor of a state with more reindeer than people?? In the tragic event that something were to happen to our president, who would YOU rather have leading the free world?
Either way, both candidates can speak in complete sentences and conjugate verbs so at least we're on the up 'n up in THAT department.
What do you think? Good move by McCain or what? Rally up the democratic stragglers/feminists/women by choosing a female or would he have been better served to choose a running mate with a more capacious background?
How 'bout some anonymous voting to get a feel for the political climate of the Random Musings Readers?
On Saturday, I organized the boy's room/toys/closet and they wanted to rearrange their furniture. Since an entire wall of their room is covered in doors (closet, bathroom, toy closet, bedroom door) that only leaves 3 walls to put their big 'ole bunkbed. There was really only one "new" place to move the bed, so I swung it over there, with some trepidation. Jumping too close to the head of the top bunk could result in some head-thwapping from the ceiling fan, in addition to a within-tearing-from-the-wall reach of the curtain rod. Nevertheless, I thought we could give it a go.
Sunday afternoon...rainy day...indoors for 8+ hours straight and well....I guess it was inevitable that they would come up with something.
Yesterday we got hammered with rain all day (as local readers already know-duh) but it let up and was a pleasant deluge every now and then. Here's AJ whoop'n it up in the puddle between our house and the neighbor's house - there's a low spot there and it always FILLS with water and washes into the street every time it rains. Makes for lovely splashing. :)
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I think he looks like such a big kid in this photo...
Cooper got in on the action as well
One of the things I love about rainy days is the excuse to stay in. I've come to realize that, over the last few years, (and especially with kids) I've become more of a homebody. Not that I like to SIT around my house and do nothing...because I like to stay busy - but that I like to be home. And rainy days are cozy, and warm, and give me good excuse to just stay in our house and read books, or watch t.v., or bake. And it's even better when it's a weekend and Steve-o is home too.
Here's a snapshot I stole this morning of Steve-o and Tyler on the couch.
Whoa. Just watched the clip of the newest Nooma Video, SHE and if you've never heard the "theory" before, it's eye-opening, interesting, and to some (like, oh, say...I dunno....Southern Baptists) mildly scandalous.
But I liked it.
Here's the summary:
We didn’t have anything to do with our birth. We are all here because some woman somewhere gave us life. Her pain, her effort, for our life. And when a mother gives like that to a child, she is showing us what God is like. But sometimes this part of God’s nature is overlooked. A lot of us are comfortable with male imagery for God. But what about female imagery for God? Is God limited to a gender? Or does God transcend and yet include what we know as male and female? Maybe if we were more aware of the feminine imagery for God we would have a better understanding of who God is and what God is like.
3 Posts in about 3 hours.....I'm playing catchup now. :)
I've been in the mood to watch some documentaries lately. Any suggestions??
I thought that America Unchained looked interesting. Basic Premise: British guys come to America with a simple plan: Buy a second hand car. Travel from coast to coast. Try not to give any money to "The Man"
"In other words, no Holiday Inns, no Best Westerns and no Comfort Suites. No Shells, no Arcos and no BP gas stations. No MacDonalds, no Starbucks and no chains of any kind. Just Mom & Pop business all the way."
I'd also really like to see The Business of Being Born, but our Blockbuster doesn't carry it. :( I'll check some other places, but I highly doubt I'll find it in Smallbany, Georgia.
Also want to see Cracked Not Broken, a film following the story of a middle-aged mother and crack addict who prostitutes herself to maintain her addiction. That'll make you reconsider your stereotypes.
Also on my list: Prince Among Slaves - the true story (duh, it's a documentary) about an African prince enslaved in America in 1788.
Invisible Children is one of those movies that I don't want to watch because it will break my heart and most likely leave me in tears, but I think it's one of those movies that I should watch.
Lord, Save us From Your Followers. Ouch. This one will hit close to home. A reminder of just how badly we (as Christians) have screwed up the message of Christ.
Last one: Born Into Brothels is about the kids of Calcutta's redlight district. While their mother's work as prostitues, one New York photographer gives seven kids cameras to document their life through the lense of a camera.
I know, it's a lot....but I like documentaries. :) How 'bout you? Have you seen any good documentaries? Have you ever seen a documentary? Are you a documentary buff?? Got any recommendations??
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