Arlen Specter: Don’t let the door hit you in the…..

After being asked what I thought about Specter’s party switcheroo I had many thoughts.  The first thought was that it wasn’t very surprising.  If it walks like a Democrat, talks like a Democrat, looks like a Democrat, well you know the rest.  Specter hasn’t been loved by the GOP for quite a while.  Becoming a Republican more than 40 years ago did nothing for changing his liberal stances.  Google him and you will see that the love comes from the liberal side of the blogosphere.  Someone I once knew used the term, “Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish” and it certainly seems appropriate here.

Specter is a cancer survivor and for that he shall be commended.  He has very understandable reasons to be passionate about cancer research.  Being passionate can be displayed in many different ways.  His recent interview stating that the life of Jack Kemp could have been saved if Congress had listened to him and spent more money on research, well that was more along the lines of political agenda than passion.  I imagine that this is true in Specter’s brain, it is probably never enough when you have personally dealt with cancer.  The Republican controlled congress did, however, increase the spending for health research approximately 7% each year.

The GOP needs much work before assuming power in 2010.  It can, and should, be done but there has to be organization happening!  Weeding out the, well weeds, will do nothing but help the party come election season.

Obama or Madonna

While watching the President’s press conference last week I asked my 2 year old daughter if she knew who was on TV.  She used to be able to tell me but I hadn’t asked for a while so I thought it was a good time for a quiz.  She promptly responded, “Yes, that is Madonna”.  So I asked again and quickly she says, “Madonna”.  This left me wondering a couple of things, the first being how does she even know the name Madonna?  I then decided she must be wise beyond her years.  She was creating a parallel between the two “rock star” figures.  She obviously isn’t old enough to remember when Madonna was famous for her talents, she only sees the Madonna who is famous by whatever means necessary to keep her in the media.  The similarity between the two are that they are both media hyped celebrity types who deserve a fraction of the press they are given.  You just don’t how proud I am that my young daughter is able to recognize this.  She has a very bright future ahead of her.  Oh sure, some will say she was just confusing her words as they do sound alike.  Think what you want, I know the truth.

No Ethnic Hair Please!

It was difficult reading this article while keeping a straight face.  An entire piece on the “First Hair” and how it should and should not be styled.  Obviously, I am not an African American woman so I cannot relate to the professionalism of ethnic hair vs. non-ethnic hair.  It is a little disturbing that Michelle Obama is advised not to wear “ethnic hair” during her time as First Lady.  As if that would be frowned upon by Americans.  We can rest easy knowing that the First Hairdresser has steered her away from dreadlocks, braids, and fros.  This doesn’t seem noteworthy considering we never saw Michelle sporting those particular hairstyles previous to being crowned Queen of the Fashion World First Lady.  Since most journalists are paying more attention to her style rather than anything substantial, that seems a very telling statement.  It appears that we they have chosen leaders who have also chosen style over substance.  I for one, cannot wait to see the day they leave office and Michelle is free to wear any ethnic hair she desires!

FYI-It is comical to me that my spellchecker doesn’t recognize Obama as a word.  I know that is the case with some names but it makes me laugh every time.  Wish we didn’t have to recognize Obama as a President either. What if we could just right click and choose the replacement?!