A politician looks forward only to the next election. A statesman looks forward to the next generation. Thomas Jefferson

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we had when we created them. Albert Einstein



My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought. Margaret Chase Smith

Suffragist's Conference, 1888



If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation Abigail Adams



Recently a young mother asked for advice. What, she wanted to know, was she to do with a 7-year-old who was obstreperous, outspoken, and inconveniently willful? "Keep her," I replied.... The suffragettes refused to be polite in demanding what they wanted or grateful for getting what they deserved. Works for me. Anna Quindlen


23 August, 2008

Joe's The Ticket!




CNN ruined all the fun! Many of us have been checking our text messages and email for the past week waiting for Barack Obama's big decision...who would be his running mate???? We knew a rally was scheduled for Springfield Illinois today so it was to be at any moment this week that anyone who signed up to hear "first" through text message and email would be alerted...Thanks to the adorable John King and the annoying CNN, who reported Barack's choice around midnight, the big "hear it first" was a 3am turnover and go back to sleep...3am??? perhaps the Obama campaign's answer to Hillary's "who answers at 3am"...Joe Biden! Oh well...now we know and the media vetting can begin.


Gravitas…Gravitas…Gravitas! Good choice Barack.

The choice of a VP is about balance and Biden fits the bill perfectly. Does he reflect or represent the change that Barack has campaigned on??? that is the question the cynics will toss around. The answer, yes… Joe Biden may have entered the Senate when Obama was 11 years old, and may be seen as an “insider”, but he has been a voice for change for the entire Bush administration.

Biden’s experience on the Foreign Relations and Judiciary committees, his debate ability, his clear understanding and first hand knowledge of the issues facing the world, along with the respect he holds among world leaders, led many of us to believe he would be the next Secretary of State. This VP without a doubt will not be sitting checking on the President’s health between funerals. Joe Biden will be a critical component in an administration that will heal wounds and restore face for the US around the world.

My guess is that this decision was made in many thanks to Russia and Pakistan-both were in the headlines during Obama’s recent vacation. The spotlight shifted once again to how fragile security and peace is and that the next president will inherit a clean up job around the world unlike any has ever had to encounter on Day One. Biden is fully equipped to do janitorial duty.

Going into the convention the democrats have much of what they could have wished for….a dynamic, charismatic, brilliant candidate and a safe, secure, experienced side kick. OK…Hillary for Attorney General???
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