John's Blog

THE REAL ISSUE: BUSH IS INCOMPETENT
"You better watch out, you better not shout -- unless you’re a certified delegate inside Madison Square Garden. With protestors somewhere out of sight, the Republican National Convention will be a celebration of the ideology, values and interests served by this second Bush presidency."

A succinct listing of the core issues, or at least what "should be the core issues for the upcoming election. It's more likely that majority of the masses will be far more influenced over the fringe pseudo issues like the Swifties and The Right To Life nuts.

It's easy to obsess on politics right now, with the RNC coming to town, and the constant barrage of coverage. I find it amusing that all the delegates find the city "delightful"; OF COURSE...since most New Yorkers have left town, and with the blanket of security that has enveloped the city, Disneyland is probably a darker and more dangerous place!

I still am on the fence about if I should join the protest fun or not. If I go it will be a spur of the moment decision. I'd love to see the Shut It Down thing catch on, but as dramatic as it would be, probably not a realistic option for most involved in the service industries.