General Colin Powell drops the O-bomb

This morning, retired General Colin Powell made the decision to split with his previous Republican alignment, and endorse Barack Obama for the Presidency. It's the latest in a series of historically-linked Republicans going Democratic. Maybe not long-term, but at least for the upcoming election. Dwight Eisenhower's granddaughter Susan was noticeable, if not notable. More surprising was William F. Buckley's son Christopher, when he cut his ties less than 10 days ago. After all, his father's image was THE image of conservatives for over a generation, and now General Powell joins the growing list. Quite a sight, this election, and totally unlike any I've ever witnessed before. There were theatrics and bloody beatings at the '68 Democratic convention, but in this particular case the bleeding appears to be more internal, as America tries to establish its footing in a new generation of politics.

Last night, Sarah P made her way onto the stage of 30 Rockefeller Center (Saturday Night Live), to allow herself to be part of the laugh sensation she helped to create. Although it's good for candidates to be able to laugh at themselves, she treads waters that only Dan Quayle had previously dog-paddled, so it will be interesting to see if the appearance helps her poll numbers, or if there will be new signs out in front yards next week, McCain/Fey. Their slogan could be "As authentic as in-authenticity can get."

For the 1st time in a L-O-N-G time, I'm pleased to report there is no tropical activity in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or the Pacific in this hemisphere. Maybe Omar was the last of the evil winds for this season. Not a moment too soon, either. After all the gas shortages and damage around Houston and Galveston caused in recent weeks by hurricane Ike, we all deserve a respite from the howling. There's enough of that still going on TV with the political commercials.

Here in North Carolina, I'm convinced that our candidates for Senator, Elizabeth Dole and Kay Hagan, are absolutely not worth voting for. These 2 women have superseded mudslinging, and gone for all-out Women's Mud Wrestling, and when I get in the voting booth, I'm going to see if there is a Libertarian, or a Green Candidate, Minnie Mouse or The AFLAC Duck, or anything human or not that I can vote for. These two embody the spirit of bad politics, and I'd wag my finger and say "shame on you", but it's obvious they care nothing about the hearts and minds of the electorate. And I'm done calling them ladies. These WOMEN do not represent the fine-natured people of North Carolina, and I'll be embarrassed by whichever wins. My prayers are with the AFLAC Duck, or possibly Minnie Mouse in a squeeker.....2-3-4...I'll wait for the laugh.....