State of the Union

[docbyers]

I'm sure I wasn't the only one extremely touched by the words President Bush quoted from Marine Staff Sergeant Dan Clay, who was killed last month fighting for freedom in Fallujah.

Here is the excerpt, for those who missed it:

"[Clay] left behind a letter to his family, but his words could just as well be addressed to every American. Here is what Dan wrote: 'I know what honor is. It has been an honor to protect and serve all of you. I faced death with the secure knowledge that you would not have to.... Never falter!  Don't hesitate to honor and support those of us who have the honor of protecting that which is worth protecting.'

Clay's wife and parents were then asked to stand and received a standing ovation from all corners of the room. It was nice to see Democrats and Republicans honor America's soldiers together.

[docbyers]

Gov. Tim Kaine's eyebrow hurts.

After going through all the ups and downs of giving the Democrats' response to the State of the Union it needs a rest.

I hate to be superficial, but this whole post is going to be.

I don't remember much of what he said because I spent the first 30 seconds trying to figure out if this was really the Democrats' response or a informercial for the newest carrot slicer and dicer. The fireplace in the background made me think he might throw in a free frozen food vacuum packager if I could make it until the end for the special offer.

But, instead of getting a 1-800 number to dial for my special discount price the bottom of the screen told me I was viewing the Democrats' response. It's a good thing they put the reminder on.

Then, the eyebrow was back. Up, down, up, down. How long would it stay up? Can he hold it? It was like watching the Grinch with a manic Bell's Palsy affliction.

My wife and I were cheering on the eyebrow instead of trying to decipher what message Kaine was trying to give.

In the end, we didn't really know what that message was other than everybody should just have everything. We concluded that the message was soft and that the only thing that could be learned from this "highbrow" response from the cozy Virginia mansion fireside is that Kaine is looking for a Presidential bid.

Watch out, kids or the eyebrow might be coming to get you in 2008.

[Old-Navy]

I'm afraid of Hillary....