Ironic Editorial

Apparently, irony is alive and well at the NYT. Frank Rick writes about the Obama campaign and convention:

Indeed, the disconnect between the reality of this campaign and how it is
perceived and presented by the mainstream media is now a major part of the
year's story.

I think inadvertently correct still counts. The MSM appears to be missing the point on some really good stories about the reality of Sen. Obama's campaign, i.e., Sen. Obama's attempts to chill free speech. Mr. Rich gets one more thing correct at the end of his column.

We will only begin to confront the magnitude of our choice when and if we
stop being distracted by small, let alone utterly fictitious, things.

Utah Beats Michigan

Hope you enjoyed it, Prof. Hewitt.

McCain's Choice for VP

I have to admit the Gov. Palin was not who I was thinking, or hoping, Sen. McCain would choose. I had read some of the articles/blogs talking about her as a possibility, but I was leaning a little more toward Gov. Tim Pawlenty or Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Having said that, I think Gov. Palin is a great choice. She brings a very interesting dynamic to the race. Her knowledge and experience on the energy issue will be a huge benefit, as will her solid conservative credentials. I also have to say that I do not understand the "down side" arguments. She has not been governor of Alaska for very long, but she has accomplished more in that time than Sen. Obama has with twice as much time in the Senate. Her success governing Alaska is hard to deny, and in such a short time. And I would feel more secure with a woman who knows how to handle a gun as Commander in Chief than I would with a man who seems scared of guns. Perhaps more important to me personally, I will feel more confident voting for Sen. McCain with Gov. Palin as the VP than without.

Welcome

Earlier today my mom asked me about my thoughts on John McCain's choice for Vice President. This prompted two things: (1) a short discussion about Gov. Palin; and (2) the thought once again that I should start my own blog and see what happens. Maybe someone other than my mom might actually read this. So, welcome to anyone who actually reads this. I am flattered and stunned. Feel free to share any thoughts and please forgive my crude blog attempts. I am trying to learn fast. Thanks.