My Name is Kris and I Blah-g

I didn’t say it. I didn’t make it up. A Newsweek reporter calls Obama God. Now I know he’s making an analogy but sheesh. C’mon. Isn’t  it kinda weird? Isn’t it kinda OUT THERE? Why should any political leader be God?Also, this report on Foxnews is interesting, too… It’s about the double standard between what was deemed unacceptable for President Bush but Obama gets a free pass. This is in relation to talking about God or religion. The quotes are from an Athiest organization which criticized President Bush for his mentioning of faith in his speeches. They more or less said that President Bush was shoving it down our throats. Mmm-K…well, I can sorta understand how an Athiest would see that. However, in response to President Obama has mentioned religion MORE in his big speeches which is something that Bush rarely did, they said that Obama’s is merely a “symbolic gesture”… In other words, even the Athiests aren’t buying Obama’s faith in FAITH. He is paying lip service to those who have it but doesn’t really mean it.  Why should this matter? Well, geez… can’t the guy just be who he is? Oh right. That’s politics. Whatever. He’s a hypocrite.See the clip here:

Anyone else disturbed by this???

The White House has taken control of the US Census from the Commerce Dept. and has handed it over to Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel. This should raise more than eyebrows, folks. This should cause an uprising of epic proportions. Why?

The U.S. census — a counting of the U.S. population — is conducted every 10 years by the Commerce Department. Its results determine the decennial redrawing of congressional districtsAs a matter of impact, the census has tremendous political significance. Political parties are always eager to have a hand in redrawing districts so that they can maximize their own party’s clout while minimizing the opposition, often through gerrymandering.The census also determines the composition of the Electoral College, which chooses the president. If one party were to control the census, it could arguably try to perpetuate its hold on political power.The results of the census are also enormously important in another way — the allocation of federal funds. Theoretically, a political party could disproportionately steer federal funding to areas dominated by its own members through a skewing of census numbers. 

I don’t care what political party you belong to. You just don’t do this. Why stop with the census? This guy is going to take over things and remove things and do whatever he can to empower himself and his minions and weaken the american people. Lest we forget, folks, the government is WE THE PEOPLE. We have every right to defend ourselves. Well, at least until he takes that right away too…That day is coming…

I hadn’t planned on watching the inauguration. The build up and hype was wearing pretty thin. But then I happened upon Mom watching TV this morning and it was just as all the dignitaries were walking in and things were about to begin. The thought did occur to me that although I wasn’t thrilled with the outcome of the election, today is a historic day no matter who was taking the oath of office and well, being the political junky that I can be sometimes, I wanted to check it out. As the former presidents paraded to the stand I felt wistful as I watched President Bush. I mentioned to Mom that I felt like the last person in America who liked the guy. I am not sad to see his administration end. I am actually relieved that the hate talk may subside. 8 years of animosity is a lot for a regular person to take let alone a president who by the weight of his obligations and responsibilities has much to be stressed about. To be in politics one must have thick skin which is why I will never be president. Still, I feel sorrow for President Bush because from day 1 he was never given a chance. The arrows were slung before the last recount was made. He was treated unfairly from the beginning and never garnered the respect that anyone who is called President should have. I may not agree with Obama’s politics and I may pick on him from time to time. But he is our president now. Therefore a certain amount of respect is owed. It won’t, however, keep me from drawing dreads on him in my Obama calendar. I do have my limits! That being said, though, the ceremony was good. His speech was well crafted and delivered. It will be remembered as a huge moment in American history and rightfully so. As I sat there listening, I was trying to reconcile just what my problem has been this past week leading up to this moment and I would have to say that the overblown coverage and worship has vexed me most. Obama has had music rewritten for him (Solid As A Rock has now been released as Solid as Barack). His swearing in ceremony will have a soundtrack (music arranged by John Williams and performed by nearly every popular classical musicians). As the camera panned the sea of people assembled on the Mall, there were signs and hats and tshirts and people waving their fingers at the cameras screaming “We’re number 1!!” Who? Americans? Or the Democrats? Black people? Who? It was odd. It wasn’t humble or serious at all. There is a solemnity that comes with this moment. To President Obama’s credit, he was adequately solemn. He didn’t perpetuate the weirdness of the events that have been going on the past few days – at least that I could tell. But there is a frenzy that has been brewing for a while now regarding this man. Lest we all forget – he is JUST a man. He is one man. For those who have been so quick to blame President Bush for every failing in America, how quickly will they defend this one man for similar failings? Will they chalk it up to inexperience? Will they give him a pass because as a black man, who are we to criticize? Who is to say. I don’t know what lies ahead. I hope he can prove us all wrong. And I hope he means what he said today in that he’ll honor the sacrifices of those who died for our freedoms and helped pave the way to his presidency. I hope he keeps our laws in tact and doesn’t distort them for his own gain. I hope he is a good president and I wish him well. And I still think he needs to grow dreads….

I haven’t written for a while. I guess I just haven’t had a lot to say lately. I suppose I could wax sarcastic all day long about the farce that is the inauguration of Obama. I just am too disgusted to say anything other than (1) they are spending an obscene amount of money that in this current time is wreckless and unnecessary, (2) Obama isn’t Lincoln and never will be. The comparisons should just stop now and maybe we can revisit this in oh… another 4 or 8 years when he’s out of there to see if he’s worthy of such a comparison. (3) All of this adulation is reminiscent of idol worship and that is alarming to me. The guy hasn’t done anything yet to make the lives better for anyone and he’s seen as a god. I am keeping my distance big time and I shall remain skeptical of his every move. I don’t trust the guy. Not one bit. There is only one God and he ain’t Him. (4) His wife-beaters show through his dress shirts which just look tacky to me and well, he needs to grow some dreads…If he wants to have the cool factor, he may as well look the part. I dunno…all this week has been a build up and it’s just so full of hype and in a way it’s kinda good that the expectations are so high. He’s got a lot to live up to. I am not sure he’s capable.So, other than trying to ignore the inauguration, I have been putting my attention elsewhere. I was in a dilemma yesterday watching the NFL playoffs because the Cardinals won (dang it) and the Ravens made a comeback that nearly won them the game. I was trying to figure out if my dislike to Kurt Warner was more than my dislike for the Ravens. How would I be able to watch the Superbowl?? Luckily the Steelers came through for me and I won’t have to worry about that. It’d be a shame to miss the Superbowl….unless I was in Disneyland and then all bets are off. So, yeah..I’m kicking around the idea of going to the Mouse House before my trip to Disney World. WHY? Um…because I can? How about that? We’ll see though…no plans have been made because there is a lot going on these days.In two weeks my niece gets married. She is in the final moments of freak out and rightfully so. I remember what it’s like to be the bride. It wasn’t that long ago. And as she is making these plans and all the newness of her relationship with her intended is making me feel…I dunno what the word is. I don’t feel sad. I don’t feel upset. I wouldn’t say it’s jealousy or envy although, I DO admire her relationship. I see the love there and I remember what it was like. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it puts a thump in my throat but it gives me pause to reflect on how things are right now. My other niece (her sister) just announced that she is pregnant and due in early September. This is most excellent news too. Aside from a wedding, the birth of a child is the most exciting news yet. What a wonderful 9 months she has ahead of her. How thrilling for her daughter to become a big sister. And yet, again I reflect…. It’s not easy to be in your 30s and feel like the old aunt who has been there done that and has had her turn. I should still be in the game and yet I’ve been benched – not because I can no longer play but because half of my team has left the game and I can’t play it alone. I suppose MAYBE it’d be easier to accept if I was 15 or 20 years older. It’d still be painful but at least some of what would never be wouldn’t have been possible anyway. What holds it together for me right now is a 6 year old who reminds me daily that I was once the anxious bride who had her day much like my niece will have her’s and that same 6 year old once gave me a thrilling 9 months, too. I am blessed that I played the game at all. I suppose it’s just half time for me right now. I just hope there’s some good commercials because it’s gonna be a long one…

When President Bush was inaugurated, his little party cost $50 Million. Even now, that’s a lot of money and back then his people and himself were given a lot of grief over the extravagance and expense. Because that is money that is better spent elsewhere. I can’t argue with that. Why spend so much? Well, another inauguration is upon us and in a few days we’ll have a new president. And whenever we get a new guy in there, it’s always cause for celebration. It is, afterall, exciting to be elected president. One would want to celebrate such a feat. And it IS a big deal. I say, go ahead and party. But…This shindig in DC is going to cost $150 MILLION – 3x as much as what was spent on Bush and while I couldn’t care less for the fairness (whatever!), it’s the principle. During these bad economic times we’re going through, what type of message is this sending? I would be far more inclined to send a little respect Obama’s way if he would practice what he preaches. He says that we ALL have to sacrifice and give a little for the good of the nation. I guess that only applies to us schmucks in the real world.