Today, the United States will do what no nation has ever done better. We, the free voters, will decide who sits in the seats of power by peaceful means. (Never mind the odd lie, distortion, cheat, etc...) The vote is taken, the results are final, losers leave office peacefully, and our system of government goes on. There are no jeeps in the streets manned by soldiers and their machine guns. There are no police tactics to ensure the outcome. (Remember Saddam Hussein, in his last "election", had 100%% of the vote?)
I voted before heading for work this morning. I got to the polling place about 7:20. There were lines, took me about a half hour to get through. Just citizens doing their duty. Of course, I don't understand why turnout isn't always above 90% for every election, but apathy is one of the benefits of freedom. If you're not the one who fought for this right, it's easy to take it for granted.
I wonder how the Iraqis view this, as they look on. The most powerful nation ever is deciding what to do with that power by a democratic vote. Can they imagine that same right in their country, after decades of a brutal dictator?
Speaking of taking things for granted, I think there are danger signs in this country. As I've mentioned before, it is disturbing the depth of the hatred that exists in the Left today. That cannot bode well for our country.
But tomorrow, I pray we can rejoice that President Bush won, and that the United States still exists, almost alone in the world except for a few good friends like Britain, Australia, Poland, etc... to stand against the darkness. Can you imagine a world where the US didn't exist?
(One item on the wish list: let's hope Daschle loses in South Dakota, too!)
In other news, had a great time with Mom over the weekend. She went back on the train last night. The kids enjoyed it immensely. They are always sad when Grandpa and Grandma leave.
I haven't given book reports here for awhile, have I? Here are some books I've finished reading lately.
"Between War and Peace" - Victor Davis Hanson
"An Autumn of War" - Victor Davis Hanson
"Ripples of Battle" - Victor Davis Hanson
"Slander" - Ann Coulter
"Shadow War" - Richard Miniter
"Rites of Passage" - William Golding
"The Remains of the Day" - Kazuo Ishiguro
"Amsterdam" - Ian McEwan
I voted before heading for work this morning. I got to the polling place about 7:20. There were lines, took me about a half hour to get through. Just citizens doing their duty. Of course, I don't understand why turnout isn't always above 90% for every election, but apathy is one of the benefits of freedom. If you're not the one who fought for this right, it's easy to take it for granted.
I wonder how the Iraqis view this, as they look on. The most powerful nation ever is deciding what to do with that power by a democratic vote. Can they imagine that same right in their country, after decades of a brutal dictator?
Speaking of taking things for granted, I think there are danger signs in this country. As I've mentioned before, it is disturbing the depth of the hatred that exists in the Left today. That cannot bode well for our country.
But tomorrow, I pray we can rejoice that President Bush won, and that the United States still exists, almost alone in the world except for a few good friends like Britain, Australia, Poland, etc... to stand against the darkness. Can you imagine a world where the US didn't exist?
(One item on the wish list: let's hope Daschle loses in South Dakota, too!)
In other news, had a great time with Mom over the weekend. She went back on the train last night. The kids enjoyed it immensely. They are always sad when Grandpa and Grandma leave.
I haven't given book reports here for awhile, have I? Here are some books I've finished reading lately.
"Between War and Peace" - Victor Davis Hanson
"An Autumn of War" - Victor Davis Hanson
"Ripples of Battle" - Victor Davis Hanson
"Slander" - Ann Coulter
"Shadow War" - Richard Miniter
"Rites of Passage" - William Golding
"The Remains of the Day" - Kazuo Ishiguro
"Amsterdam" - Ian McEwan
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