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My good buddy KTL has mentioned that for a blog with the title "Shonkkids", I hog the blogs. I quickly pointed out that it just means the rest of my sibs are actually living life rather than just writing about it.... I think he didn't really buy my argument and started e-mailing me articles to read (which I took to mean: comment)

Here's one that I read today: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/14/AR2008081403446.html?nav=rss_email/components

I won't comment on much of it because well, while those close to me know I am very opinionated, I would have to say that politics is where I am not. Might have something to do with the fact that I don't know how much voting for one person within our current 2 party system really will make a difference..... but I'm also still thinking that through and enjoying being cynical, so don't try to debate me.

I did like how the article mentioned that tomorrow both candidates will sit down with Rick Warren. In case anyone missed the hoopla when Obama spoke at Saddleback, trust me when I say there was hoopla among the "Christians". I find it interesting that along with preparing for debates - our (not even official yet) two candidates need to sit down with Rick Warren.... Is anyone going to be surprised when the 2 guys tailor their discussion to appeal to the broad Christian base? I won't be.

I'm not worried about what will be said, there's a reason these 2 men have a staff of writers - and a person responsible for faith outreach (how did I miss THAT Craigslist posting?!). I'm more concerned about what we as individuals and therefore as a whole are doing to address the things we find important? Global warming, poverty, same-sex marriage, abortion, war?

My good friend Dr. Al mentioned in his blog this week that we are in political uncharted waters due to race in this election. I agree.... but I also think that we are in uncharted waters due to Generation X or Y's (or whatever the right name is) potential party realignment... that might not come until they step into the voting booth.

In more exciting news - little bro and I saw Bob Dylan this past week. He definitely met more exciting people than I. I saw Geraldo trying to line jump in the beer line and stood behind people that have probably scolded their adult children for smoking pot....as they smoked at the concert. The man played for 2+ hours. I don't know how Dylan felt the next day, but we were feeling it!

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