Pray for the Family Bush!!!!

I consider myself a "Practical optimist". What this means is even though I mostly look at things from the bright side of life, I am practical enough to understand the limitations of my beliefs..... Hey, I want "world peace" but know that there are so many competing agenda's that the likelihood of it happening is slim to none.... so I keep praying for it and understand that a lot of times the Marines have to get out there to do their part to help make it happen.

I do have my paranoid moments. I pray very regularly for Presidident Bush (both of them). So many people want him DEAD (both foreign and domestic, IMHO).

My Husband, Dad and Brother all had the same thought, did this thwart an assassination attempt? I don't trust anyone, other than our own Secret Service to look after President Bush.

Then this happens this morning. Speaking locally, the weather was horrible this morning. But Jet Streams are extremely safe. They practically fly themselves. I hope it is the weather. But this is very "coincidental". I hope our security investigators are looking at this VERY CAREFULLY......

This is a very scary time in history. I keep thinking about another Republican wartime President...... I'm sure the one's tasked with the President's safety do also.

Blue vs Red..... Who would "win"

Wow! The Blue state people are feeling REALLY Blue! I thought talks of succession were only for wild rednecks! Well, it looks like that conventional wisdom is on it's ear again. See for yourself what Geraldine Ferraro said to Sean Hannity on Nov. 6:

"You know what? Just let me make one point. You were talking about the map before. If indeed all those blue states all got together and seceded from the union, think what would be left for those red states, nothing. There would be no educational system. You would have nothing. What would be left to you? I mean, where is all of this talent in this country? It's on both sides, the Northeast corridor."

Wow Geraldine! Take a Tylenol and relax.... the fever will subside soon.

But let's get real for a moment. Yesterday, Rush started a list of all the east/west coast "talent" and their birthplaces. Want to guess where most of them came from? Hmmm.... Red States perhaps?

Well, I have something for them to consider. It's a bit ugly, but I will bring it up anyway. Where do you get your energy? Like your gas and heating oil? During the '70's, there was a saying here in the south, "turn up the thermostat and freeze a Yankee". If you think you hate paying $2.00/gal. for gas, just wait until "Jesusland" get's ahold of it before you do.......

Look, I know what it's like to be on the losing end of the election. I have talked with friends about the prospect of succession and breaking apart the U.S. But I have a few things to point out:

1. As a Southerner, I know Succession is not what it is cracked up to be, especially when a great part of the remaining Union doesn't want it and is willing to fight to preserve it. Very bad. Very, Very bad. Very Very Ugly.

2. I have thought about breaking the Union completely. Think about these "countries":

• The Northeast
• The South
• Parts of the Midwest
• The West
• Southern Florida
• The Southwest
• California, Washington & Oregon

It could be worked out in a civilized manner so that national debt could be divvied out via population. Immigration would/could be allowed between "countries". If wanted, various treaties for defense and security could be worked out. This is all doable.

But I also believe that inside a 100 years, we would ALL be back to together again, and probably in a more harmonious "state". In some ways, breaking apart would preserve the Union. But I'm an optimist at heart.

Or, we could try to work out our problems NOW. Try and get along with each other NOW. It would save a lot of work and heartache.

OKay Kid, Don't Get Cocky!!

It's been close to a week now. The fallout from the election is still sorting itself out. Right now, I'm being told by media elites that I voted for Bush because of "values", which is a code word for "I hate Gays..." Wrong. By the way, these are the same media elites that didn't know anyone that voted for Bush, so why do they think they know me??? I voted for Bush for this one reason alone: The Foreign Policy Rorschach Test. EVERYTHING else afterward is detail. Details are workable. But, if you don't have a country in which to sort out these details, the whole point is moot.......

I think these Media Elites should be getting out a bit. They accused Bush of being un-curious because he never traveled outside the US prior to his election as President. Well I have a little advice for them. Aren't you a little curious about the interior of "Flyover Country"? Instead of going to Europe for vacation this year, use that money to travel extensively to "Jesusland". You know, open your minds a little, actually take in the sights instead of relying on "news" reports. By the way, this "Jesusland" graphic originated from Der Spiegel, a very large, influential German newspaper. Kinda like calling the kettle black.........

After thoughts on a historical day.....

What a great week!

Democracy in action..... Bush is re-elected....... Plurality and electoral college wins.

All Good. All Good.

But mostly, no litigating this country to death!!! No Constitutional Crisis!!!

More disjointed thoughts on Bush's Winner Speech:

• He looked so tired.... It looked like Laura was literally holding him up on the stage
• Did he make a reference to the Matrix? Carl Rove, The Architect.... That would make Bush= Neo; Laura= Trinity. But who is Morpheous and The Oracle??

More thought later.... My computer is spazzing out and I have to post on other computers or when my computer is feeling frisky.