Feb 17 2008
Random Thoughts
- Have you heard about the string of women fainting at Obama rallies? A lot of the news media is really making a big deal of it. I haven’t heard of such a thing other than when The Beatles first staged their U.S. Invasion back in the 60’s. I wonder if it’s because they’re so enamored with him that the sight of him makes them swoon, or if it’s just the fact that they’ve probably just been standing in a crowd for hours waiting for him to show up. Some people are hinting that or questioning whether the fainting is orchestrated by the Obama campaign (see here, here, and here), but I seriously doubt it.
- I’m impressed that we have the technological capability of shooting down a wayward spy satellite. Pretty amazing, isn’t it? One thing I noticed by reading stories about the shootdown is this comment: “One Pentagon official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the planning for the operation remains classified….” My question is then why is the Pentagon official talking about it? If you do a Google search for “spoke on condition of anonymity” you’ll find tons of stories where officials talked about something when they shouldn’t. Crazy. The reasons include “because the case is ongoing,” “because the surveillance operations are classified,” and “because the company’s policy is not to comment.” All valid reasons and all reasons these anonymous sources should shut up, especially when their comments can affect our security.
- Did you know that President Bush is in the middle of a visit to Africa. And apparently the people really like him there.
Banners across the route, decorated with Bush’s image against a backdrop of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro, read: “We cherish democracy. Karibu (welcome) to President and Mrs Bush.”
Others read: “Thank you for helping fight malaria and HIV.” Dancers at the airport and at Kikwete’s state house to greet Bush on Sunday, wore skirts and shirts decorated with his face.
- Nothing is worse than when your baby has a fever and is suffering. That’s what The Babito has been going through since Thursday night. Motrin and Tylenol bring the fever down, and he’s been sleeping a lot, but every time he wakes up again he’s burning up. I pray he starts to feel better soon. Keep him in your thoughts.
Oh I hate it when they are sick, not fun at all, I feel so bad for them. I hope The Babito feels better soon. Poor little guy.
awww poor little man. how is he now?
Mommyca: I felt so bad for him. He was really a good boy, especially since I knew how crappy he was feeling.
Becky: He’s doing much better now, Becky! Thanks!