Republicans

My son, Jonathan, challenged me to post "negative" comments about Republicans. This is a challenge, given that there isn't a "face" of the Republican party, as Pres. Obama is the "face" for the Democrats, the current administration, and the majorities in both the House and the Senate. Since the Republicans aren't in charge, and don't have consistent voice, the only thing I could comment on are individual political views, which are quite varied - not very productive. It would be like focusing soley on the personalities of Sen. Reed or Rep. Pelosi.

As so many do, I could focus on individual foibles, such as "crib notes written on the hand", the prolific use of "I" in speaches, but I these critiques are pointless. As is so common in the press, Michele Obama was asked to comment on Sarah Palin, to which she responded, "I don't know her." It is nice to see a class act, rather than for her to take a cheap shot.

I try to live by the principle stated in Matthew 5:22 - "But whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire". I have found that even those that we (or the media) label as "stupid" or "idiot" often see things that we can't, as we are blinded by our pride.

Another principle that I try to live by: It is better to become right rather than be "right".

The Wall Street Journal published an interesting article, entitled "Cheney's Revenge":
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704022804575042112185849380.html