What to think?

Today news is being made about a new video from Al-Qaeda (apparently an American who joined them is the one speaking) that makes new threats about a possible upcoming terror attack. The video is supposed to be about one hour long and its message is very cryptic. Things like this always make me a little uneasy. We don't want to see another attack in the U.S. that is for sure. I pray it doesn't happen again. What worries me about these videos though is the overall war on terror. Is it winnable? How can we track our progress? How do you really fight a war on terror? I'm glad I do not have to make these decisions. I am glad I don't have President Bush's job.

Despite saying I'm glad I don't have his job, I see one big blunder made by President Bush in this war. I believe we left Afghanistan far too early (edit- we haven't totally left Afghanistan, but our main focus and numbers were pulled from there). Sadamm Huessin wasn't an immient threat and the WMDs haven't been found. Iraq is a better place for not having Sadamm in power, don't get me wrong, but I think Iraq diverted our attention from the still very real threat of osama bin laden and his dirtbag buddies. Where are they? Why is this video showing me that they are very much still active?

The situation in the middle east just never seems to get any better. One can only shudder to think that it may get only worse. I pray for our troops (especially since I found out a high school cross country teammate of mine is currently in Iraq) and hope things get better over there.

As far as Kerry's "toughness" with dealing with terror, I think he is getting a bad rap. He has never had an opportunity to show what he can do. He doesn't get a "two-week trial run." So Bush is at an advantage because he has a plan and has been following through with it. I will say though that I think when push comes to shove, Kerry would also stand strong. He is an American and would protect the country to the best of his ability. I guess we'll find out on Nov. 2 what the country thinks and then from there we can only pray and hope America is protected and does what is right. Later

Is this the end?

First, let me say that I typed for too long and lost my first version!!!! I knew I should have saved!!!!

Anyways, it is now 10:24 and the Red Sox are three outs away from their first World Series title in 86 years!!!!! Can this be true? I'm black and blue from pinching myself, so it must be!!!! The world may be crashing to a halt soon. I'm excited and scared all in one wierd emotion.

Let us take a moment while Boston is batting in the top of the ninth to comment on two issues. First, can these games take any longer? The world doesn't revolve around you Major League Baseball...hurry it up!!!! I have to work tomorrow morning. If I lived in Boston though I probably won't have to work. That is the second issue. The city of Boston is going to go absolutely nuts. Bars will be open 24/7 for a week, schools and businesses will close, people will run amock without any regard for the rules. This isn't just a baseball story, it could turn into a national security issue!

I wonder how real, true, die-hard Boston fans are going to react, their whole role in life is the lovable loser, being cursed. Now that is all going to end and they are going to be just like any other fan. Must be kinda a let down for them. Who it isn't a let down for though is Bill Buckner. The infamous man who let a ball dribble between his legs like me playing catch when I was 3, and lost the 1986 World Series for the Sawhx. His name will be cleared tonight in someway or another. Either they win and the misery is over, or they choke again and (let's not even imagine) lose the next 3 games also and a new person is appointed to carry the weight of the Red Sox nation's misery on his shoulders. Mr. Buckner is probably the happiest man on earth right now.

Okay, it is going to the bottom of the ninth...the moment is almost near, which makes me think I am going to grow my hair and beard out in honor of my new baseball hero Johnny Damon. Any thoughts on this?

Fox has to be loving this...They would have loved it more had the Cubs made the series! Those darn Cubs, you want to curse them and love them in the same sentence. They are now left as the only cursed team in sports...great.

Uh-oh...St. Louis off to a good start in the ninth. If I stay up for this and the Sawhx lose it, I'm going to be mad...Rolen pops up, one out...I love these shots of fans back in Boston praying and anxiously hoping for a victory. I'm sure that is what I look like while watching the Hawkeyes during big games...2 DOWN! Here we go...I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!! FOULKE GETS THE GROUNDER TO WIN!! BOSTON HAS JUST IMPLODED!!!! Red Sox fans the nation over (including this bandwagon one) are celebrating only to realize that now they are just regular fans of a world champion team, no more curse to live on. One thing is for sure though, they will definately enjoy this moment for quite a while and they deserve it. Congrats. Later

Here we go...

Hold tight everyone...I have decided to start a blog. Last night I was on the phone with my good buddy, Matt Townsley, sharing political opinions (upcoming election- GO VOTE!!!) . Anyways, after a comment about how I believe early voting is kinda dumb (isn't that what absentee ballots are for?), Matt said, "you should start a blog." So I did. Be not afraid, I am not going to indoctrine you with my political beliefs. In fact, I think I will try to stay away from that on this blog. In lieu of not talking politics all the time, I will just keep you up to date with what is going on here in Chariton and at Lineville-Clio schools and throw in my own meandering thoughts about life. Should be interesting, so buckle up...

The first topic I would like to touch on tonight is the World Series. Why? Well, because it is on tv as I type. I am kinda torn, I dislike the Cardinals and seeing the Red Sox win and break their curse would be cool. The problem lies in the fact that I always wanted to see the Cubs break their curse first! Come on, their curse is older, shouldn't that allow them to have their moment of glory first? So maybe I don't want either team to win, just some odd turn of events that the series is canceled tied 3 games to 3. Nahhh, I feel the Red Sox's pain, GO SAHWX (in my best Bostonian accent). Later