Kerry v. Rice~~It looks like Susan Rice will get the nod as NSA. I'm not surprised after her failed attempt to be Sec. of State. Her credentials fit with Obama's view of the world and she's a disciple of Madeline Albright (the Left's Jeanne Kirkpatrick). What I find interesting is the position this now puts John Kerry in. Kerry can't be too happy with the President's first choice as Sec-O-State now being NSA. There have been a few occasions since the creation of the NSA position after WWII when State and the NSC have not gotten along. Most recently between Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. I'm thinking Kerry is just a figurehead. He's from a past generation (Rice was 5 when he was tramping through Vietnam), and does not have the kind of intellectual, foreign policy credentials that Rice has and that Obama wants. I don't think he will go down swinging though. Could be interesting.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do-- Apparently Gabby Gifford's husband bought an AR-15 and .45 semi-auto pistol at an AZ gun store. Not long ago he testified before a Congressional hearing criticizing such weapons. Now he says he doesn't want the weapons. Still appears hypocritical to me.
Obamacare--I have been debating this issue with two friends that strongly support the new healthcare law (thank you Amanda and Jeff for your thoughts). Good arguments aside, I am still leery of a huge government program and the massive expansion of government power. Few federal programs of this magnitude have been successful in the long run. American history is full of examples of such programs going bad. Time will tell.
Play, Tony, Play-- I am one fan who hopes Tony Gonzalez plays one more season. Gonzalez still has plenty to offer the Falcons and I would love to see him in next years Super Bowl.
Taxes With A Purpose-- Recently I read a story about Benjamin Franklin getting a much used street paved in early Philadelphia. Franklin noted the mess in the dirt street during the rainy season in the market district. He arranged to get it paved with city revenue, but was concerned about upkeep. Sending flyers to all the businesses in the district he explained the advantages they would get from a clean, paved street. All bought in by paying a monthly fee (tax) to the person hired to sweep the street and haul off the dirt and trash. Shopkeepers were very happy with the service and didn't mind paying the tax. Lesson: While Americans hate taxes, when used in a prudent manner that benefits all, they feel its money well spent. Is your representative prudent with your tax money?
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