We arrived in New York just before 9am this morning. It was early…very early considering that we had to get off the bus and were told we wouldn’t get our rooms until 4pm. That’s a long time to roam around NY with no shower and no where to relax. After we got preregistered we took a walk down to the Ed Sullivan theater to see about Late Show tickets. Last time we were in NY we were approached and offered tickets; we were hoping for the same results this time. We weren’t so lucky, but I did take down the “standby” ticket number and figured we’d give it shot. About an hour later Jen called…and called…and called and finally got through! We were #5 & 6 on the list and were told that we would probably get in! I was excited…but I had to hold back, because we weren’t assured of tickets. Fast forward to 4:30pm. We showed up at the theater and then were put in order…only 4 people in front of us….then the guy started handing out tickets and shortly told us that we were going to get to see the show!!! Then I became REALLY excited!!! We waited in line for another 15 minutes or so and then we were in.
The show was a great experience. I was really excited and giddy so every joke seemed more funny than it really was. Switchfoot (one of my favorite bands) played which was a bonus. I’m a behind the seens tech guy so it was really interesting to see how things fit together technically…like for example, Dave came out to welcome the audience and litterally one minute later ran back and was introduced for the show. The show was a well oiled machine. Before we knew it we were kicked out onto the New York streets asking ourselves “what just happened?”
It was great.
Here’s a great article from Mark Steyn about Kerry looking for America’s failure
Do you remember those old game shows where you had a chance to either win the mediocre prize you could see or take your chances and win the “mystery prize”…sometimes it was a new car, sometimes it was a donkey. It seems to me that Kerry fits that description pretty well. No one knows what he stands for or what he believes in. Have you once heard him say “When I was in Senate, I passed legislation…”??? I don’t know that much about his senate record because quite bluntly, I don’t think he wants anyone to know. We do know however from independent sources that he’s the most liberal senator in the country.
Kerry continues to be all over the board on most issues, including Iraq. Sure he took a “firm” stance last week for the first time and actually outlined some sort of plan for Iraq but even that is filled with contradictions. He wants to create a stronger alliance with other nations, but simultaneously insults them by calling them “the coerced” and “bribed”. How would you like it if someone said things like that about you and then later wanted your support in a war? Meanwhile he says he will “go after the terrorist wherever they are” and calls Iraq a “terrorist magnet”…however he also says he will bring the troops out of Iraq ASAP. So which is it? Go after the terrorist or flee from them?
I just feel like I’m beating a dead horse sometimes. This guy has to be one of the worst presidential candidates in recent history. I think even most liberals will agree to that, but they are willing to take their risk with the “mystery prize” because of no other reason than a dislike of Bush or the Republican agenda. The reality is they may be voting for a donkey and not even know it.
Here is a great example of positive news from Iraq: Iraqi Women Speak Out
This seems to be somewhat of a paradox. I was browsing the web looking for this exact article (I read earlier today) and came across another site with an opposing view.
How can a community so strong on women’s rights in America be against a war which is bringing women’s rights to another nation? Throughout American histroy there have been sacrifices in our own land to insure the rights of minorities and of women and now that we want to bring that to another country it’s wrong? While the discussion may be that we are not over there to liberate but to dispell terrorism, should we not celebrate that they have recieved such freedom in turn? And for those of you that are thinking of playing the “oil card” or even that we are an occupation force, please. Not even John Kerry would use that rhetoric.
Women, rise up! Celebrate with the Iraqis that now share some of the freedoms that you have! Pray for, and support the troops who are bringing new freedoms! And to thank him for liberating 25 million people…VOTE BUSH!!!