Inaugaration Eve

Well tomorrow we get a New President.. I can't imagine a tougher job, Well maybe suicide bomber, but being President of the United States even in great times is a difficult job but during this time of economic problems, The Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Can't forget the morons in North Korea and Iran and long term China and possibly the reborn Russia.

There are so many other things like unemployment, Balance of Trade, lack of domestic Manufacturing, Rising National debt, Health Care. Everyone who has a job should be paying taxes and this brings us into how can the US control illegal immigration? I know there is no easy answer but it can't go unaddressed for the well being of the country and people who want to work. What about energy, specifically OIL. Is the answer solar, wind, bio fuels? Obviously we could add to the supply by drilling in Alaska and I cannot believe that it is such a terrible environmental problem. If I were President I would mandate the old 55 MPH and demand the limit be enforced. I would demand that cars become much more fuel efficient. How about no car built here or imported allowed to get less than 30 MPG.

So what do you think? What does President Obama have to do and do quickly? What is the answer to energy?

US AIRWAYS

Saw a really cool News Special today of a US Air A320 in the Hudson River. This pilot must have blessed to be able to decide what to do and then have the ability to pull it off and no one gets killed.

I wonder what the passengers were thinking as this event was playing out. A quick act of contrition, an Ah Shit!, a tear and a Why Me?

What do think you would have thought during those maybe 2 minutes from everything is cool to everything is coming apart?

Dawgs

Here we go again. Losing the heart of a team to the NFL Dollar Call. We've talked about it but do you think can be done to stop players from going to the draft? Perhaps Red Shirt them in the NFL and limit the signing bonus to anyone who fails to graduate college.

Braves

I was not pleased to see Smoltz go for the dollars but i guess I understand or at least don't blame him.

What do you think of him heading for the Red Sox?

Happy New Year

A wonderful Family time has been enjoyed since just before Christmas to now the start of another year. Good Food, family, talk and even some great Wii moments.

From Wonderful Turkey, Salmon, Snails, and Ham we have all probably gained a few pounds. Homemade ice cream really does stick to your ribs.

The Joy of Nerf Blasting a grandson or hanging a white board this has been a very special end to 2008 and start of 2009.

Please let everyone know what you thought about these last 8 - 10 days.

Love

Dad