It seems ridiculous that we put our presidential candidates through a 2 year vetting process, and then accept that the second in command can just appear out of nowhere, 2 months before the election. Sure, constitutionally the Veep has only 2 jobs, president of the Senate (which boils down to casting an occasional tie-breaking vote)… Continue reading VP Selection Process Is Flawed
Category: Politics
No Religious Test
“…no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States…” US Constitution Article VI Section 3. So what was the Rick Warren thing last night with Obama and McCain? How far have we fallen. Not only is belief in imaginary beings a prerequisite to becoming… Continue reading No Religious Test
The Crusades
An interesting event occurred at the MEPS (Military Entrance and Processing Station) earlier this week. I’m the Chief Medical Officer there and that’s where I perform accession physicals for people who are interested in joining the military. First, here’s a little background: Prior to shipping to basic training, I perform a quick exam called an… Continue reading The Crusades
Hillary Clinton – Schoolmarm from Hell
I was watching Hillary Clinton speak of her presidential candidacy on TV, and I’m still trying to decide why I just don’t find her likeable. I don’t like some of her policies and I don’t like her pro-Iraq War stance (which she’s currently trying to tortuously spin out of), but I’m a Democrat, and there’s… Continue reading Hillary Clinton – Schoolmarm from Hell
Outdoors Needs A Non-Smoking Section
This is a pet peeve. Restaurants have smoking and nonsmoking sections — indoors. If you want to eat outdoors you have only one choice. Invariably as you are enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and a nice meal, the inconsiderate clod at the table next to you lights up and starts polluting your air space. It… Continue reading Outdoors Needs A Non-Smoking Section
If Immigrants Need To Learn English…
… then so should presidents. Brian Williams’ recent interview with the president was more fodder for the “Is the president an idiot?” camp. Bush stated he had recently read Camus, and “3 Shakespeares.” He then stated he was an “ecelectic” reader. This word sounded like a cross between eclectic and epileptic, and possibly reflects a… Continue reading If Immigrants Need To Learn English…