Oh Gosh... She's really just not that bright!

PALIN: FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHTS THREATENED BY CRITICISM

ABC News Reports

In a conservative radio interview that aired in Washington, D.C. Friday morning, Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin said she fears her First Amendment rights may be threatened by "attacks" from reporters who suggest she is engaging in a negative campaign against Barack Obama.
Palin told WMAL-AM that her criticism of Obama's associations, like those with 1960s radical Bill Ayers and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, should not be considered negative attacks. Rather, for reporters or columnists to suggest that it is going negative may constitute an attack that threatens a candidate's free speech rights under the Constitution, Palin said.
"If [the media] convince enough voters that that is negative campaigning, for me to call Barack Obama out on his associations," Palin told host Chris Plante, "then I don't know what the future of our country would be in terms of First Amendment rights and our ability to ask questions without fear of attacks by the mainstream media

Wow! That's some interesting and backwards thinking. I feel like her comprehension is very limited!

Happy Halloween!!!!

Last night boyfriend and I took my little primary to a haunted house. It was fabulous! They had props that were completely new to me. For instance, there was a claustrophobia room and meat packing plant that totally reconfirmed my vegetarian belief. I ended up running out of the house screaming like a wimp being chased by a chainsaw yielding clown. Good times:-)

More than a voice.... direction

George W. Bush became the 43rd President Jan. 1 of 2001. I was a 17 year old junior in high school when he was inagurated. At that time I favored Howard Dean, and then Al Gore when he recieved the nomination, but I had no legal voice in politics. I was still 17 when 9/11 occurred. I remember the state of shock everyone was in and the saturation of 24/7 media coverage. I remember everything feeling like it was in slow motion and the silent fear that so many people walked around with. At the time, I didn't understand how this event would shape and define my generation. The class of 2002- my class- was the first to graduate and enter adulthood in a post 9/11 world.

We were told that things would be different and it seemed like everyone; adults and kids, took a step back to observe what those differences would be. Our genereation no longer knew what to expect. We were entering a skewed world that was not reflective of those that had entered adulthood before us. We lived in a world where we could be attacked while attending a football game. We lived with a color system that clued us into our safety. Was it a red day or were we on orange alert? I remember sitting in the O'Hear airport in Chicago during a "Red Alert" waiting to take a flight home from college. Everyone was nervous and on edge. People looked around to judge those who they would be sharing travel space with. Passengers developed silent plans in case of emergency. Mental lists were made of who we would be called in case the plan was hi-jacked... We looked around and wondered which passenger would be able to stand up and lead the fight against the hypothetical terrorists. Our generation entered adulthood as vulnerable and passive observers.


This flock of sheep mentality was best demonstrated when the hurricanes hit. I had been in India 6 months prior to Hurrican Katrina's attack. I remember walking through villages in Nagapattinam that had been completely destroyed. I visited with families who had been displaced and provided us tours of the tin huts they lived in. The whole trip I was thinking, "This would never happen in the U.S." I remember verbalizing those thoughts to my travel companions and we were all in agreement. We believed that the U.S. had leadership in place that would prevent that type of aftermath. There's an odd sense of safety and entitlement you feel as a U.S. citizen. We believe we have inalienable rights that citizens of third world countries are still fighting for. What an interesting assumption. When Katrina hit, neighborhoods were destroyed and families were displaced. The scene looked very similar to third world India. Once again our leadership looked to the right and to the left. Local government looked towards the federal government to take lead, federal government observed. They did not know what to do and so they did nothing.

It seems like the whole country has been searching for leadership, not just the young adults. We looked at the adults ahead of us, who in turn looked at those above them. Those that were in positions to lead were looking to the left and the right... almost wondering who was going to stand up and lead. My mom has often commented that my generation has been politically silent when compared to her late '60's early 70's revolution. I wouldn't disagree with that. I think the difference is they had something to rebel against. They had a generation of leaders attempting to shape their world and their future. They didn't like the vision of the that generation so they fought for their own vision. My generation has been given a blank canvas. We've been given change and the unknown. We don't have anything to rebel against because we don't have any leadership pointing us in any direction. It's as if the country feels lost and unsure. No one rebels against uncertainty... During uncertain times people observe and they wander. That's what we've done.

To me this election represents an oppurtunity to choose an active leader. I'm excited for Barak Obama to fearlessly accept the responsibilities of leadership. I'm not just ready for change... I'm ready for direction.


READ THIS: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-mayer/hope-is-not-a-buzz-word_b_138771.html

Wow... Sometimes Strangers Impress Me

So... I totally left my wallet at the Bellevue Post Office and a complete stranger turned it in to the postal workers who contacted my bank and asked my bank to contact me and let me know the location of my misplaced wallet. No problems with fradulent credit charges; nothing was missing; amazing! How fabulously trustworthy is that? I am so impressed.

Watch This

On Saturday I took my primary to see Rachel Getting Married starring the lovely Anne Hathaway. If you are in the mood for a raw movie with a lot of depth I greatly reccommend it. The portrayal of a family dealing with crisis is incredibly authentic with complex character portrayals. This Focus Film does not dissapoint.

Thank you!

Last night was a lot of fun. Not to turn this into an Oscar speech but I had a lot of friends and family who fabulously showed their support. Big thanks to Brandy who sent me a super yummy edible arrangement; to Taylor and Dave who stopped by and mingled with my coworkers and family. This morning I was surprised with a fabulous Taylor note on my desk. I'd like to thank my parents brought flowers and my mom told "funny" stories. Of course Boyfriend who surprised me with Jason Mraz tickets and helped with clean up. Last but not least I'd like to thank the acadamy... oh wait. nevermind! What a great night. Thank you:-)

Today is the Day

All this hard work finally comes to an end with a big party tonight! I hope you can make it:-)