July 8, 2004
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POLITICS
I've been bombarded by some of my old fraternity brothers, many of whom seem to be to the right of Genghis Khan. The latest is a letter signed "Mary Jo Kopechne" blasting Kerry for associating himself with Ted Kennedy.
The NewRadicalRepublicans seem to have forgotten how much voters are turned off by negative campaigning. Their message seems to be almost exclusively ad hominem attacks on Kerry and Edwards with an occasional "trust us- you're safer now". Yeah, sure we are...
I'm really surprised at how many people seem to like Bush's sneer and swagger. He seems to me to exude the same sort of bravado as the insecure gang members I once taught. As I understand it, he is actually more on top of things then he seems, and that really scares me.
IMHO, this administration has made more serious irrevocable blunders than any other in US history and they now seem to be coming home to roost. I hate to think that they did it all on purpose.
Comments (5)
I'm finally home from my vacation. How was your drive to Maine? Hope all is well and that you and your wife are having a great time.
I come in contact with way too many people who think Bush is great and is doing a fantastic job. I don't know what planet these people are living on; I think they have lost their minds and it makes my stomach sick. Kerry and Edwards ALL THE WAY!!
We saw signs everywhere for Wall Drug but we had no idea what it was. There were signs for miles and miles before we even got close to it. I wanted to stop and find out exactly what it was but my hubby said we just didn't have time to stop. I don't think he was interesed because It sounded like a place to shop to him. He would rather stick a pencil in his eye then shop.
Thanks, Emily.
Our drive up here was great. Well, maybe not great, but nice. Good weather all the way. We drove up the BlueRidge Parkway and got out of the heat in the first day. The traffic was light pretty much all the way- I think that $2+ gas has slowed summer driving down. Here in Maine the retail merchants & motel owners are complaining mightily.
Weather up here is unseasonably cold. 40's to 60's but it's supposed to warm up, Maybe as high as 80.
That's why we're here and not Florida (mid 90's yesterday).
Glad your drive went well. We did not encounter gas over $2.00 a gallon until we reached YellowStone, where it was about $2.10 a gallon. Otherwise it was close, $1.89 to $1.95 most places.
Mid 90's is hot! It's suppose to be hot and humid here in Ohio the rest of the weekend. I believe we are looking at mid to high 80's. I prefer mid 70's; thank God for air conditioning!
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