English

Valerie and I had a spirited conversation about a change to our Missouri constitution. They want to make English the official language of government meetings.

I think the fact that this is even on the ballot is a sign of our xenophobia. Europe has shown multi culturalism can be natural. We need to learn more languages. We need to learn tolerence. Yeah it's a hassel but I think we can deal with it.
This is the land of freedom and justice for all. Of course you want to learn the local language. It makes a big difference to your income among other things. Imagine moving to a new country and not being allowed to participate. The first generation will always have a problem with language.
There were hundreds of languages here before the Europeans moved in.

3000 for McCain

3000 people showed up at New Town in St. Charles for McCain. If you haven't been there you should drive through. It's a frightening place. Reminiscent of "The Village" in the Prisoner TV series. A self contained surreal community and probably a bastion of republicanism.

Blunt is already saying the 100,000 that showed up for Obama under the Arch was an over estimate.

McCain is still alluding to Obama's link to William Ayers. It blows my mind that he would do this considering his link to Charles Keating where McCain was actually implicated. The republicans have always had balls in this regard. This link is also illuminating when you think about McCain's deregulation and trickle down theories. 

Greed will not police itself! Flood up and trickle down doesn't work for most of us.

I encourage everyone to do their Google homework on McCain's link to Charles Keating.

We Went

Well he was totally inspiring. I just saw Colin Powell endorsing him on Meet the Press.

Obama's in town

I saw Carter under the Arch in the 70s. Obama will be down there today. This will really be part of history. It looks like he might win. I hope he survives his presidency. I hope he can actually do anything in office. Can we get past cynicism?

Senior Moment

Everyone keeps talking about how disrespectful McCain was when he called Obama "That one" at the debate. I remember getting the same feeling when I watched Regan campaigning. I really think McCain just forgot Obama's name.