A little bit of Tennessee history… sort've a legend just passed away a few days ago…

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090901/OBITS/90901015/-1/RSS05

I get sort've misty-eyed and nostalgic when I check this out….Really interesting to see how these websites used to look – back in the day.  I remember most of these looks.  It does make me feel a little bit "web old" that I remember many of these.  And, the fact that I associate the looks of these sites to various points in my life is even a more strange flashback.

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Gotta admit this is something pretty interesting and something you don't see everyday… Snoop Dogg performing with Willie… this is almost surreal…

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This isn't exactly shocking… but, still bad news.  Why couldn't Justice Stevens have retired a year ago?  What in the world are we going to end up with now?  As I have said many times, Obama will go down as one of the most influential Presidents in American history.  Not in a good way… but because of the impact he has had on the future and direction of the country.

On the other hand, this is all speculation at this point.  I hope it stays that way.

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I didn't say it… Harry Reid did in the Reno Gazette-Journal:

Q: How will U.S. Sen. (Edward) Kennedy's death affect things?

A: I think it's going to help us. He hasn't been around for some time. We're going to have a new chairman of that committee, it'll be, I don't know for sure, but I think Sen. (Chris) Dodd, (D-Conn.). He has a right to take it. Either him or (U.S. Sen. Tom) Harkin, (D-Iowa), whichever one wants it can have it. I think he (Kennedy) will be a help. He's an inspiration for us. That was the issue of his life and he didn't get it done.

Wow, talk about inserting your foot in your mouth.

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I think that it is clear that Obama's numbers are on a collision course with DOA level.  This new Rasmussen poll shows Obama sinking into 45% territory.  Shocking, huh?  Wow, voters don't like socialized medicine and government.  Shocking.  It does make me feel good to know that people are finally waking up from this hangover and realize that they have been duped. 

What will be interesting to see will be whether Obama goes the way of Bill Clinton or he remains Obama.  What I mean is… think back to 1992.  Clinton comes into office with what he feels was a liberal mandate.  So, he immediately pushed socialized medicine and gays in the military.  Clearly, Clinton's agenda was not in line with the rest of America.  And, two years later, we had the Republican Revolution.  I believe that the steam of a 2nd Republican Revolution is starting to heat up, now.  So, once that happens, will Obama do as Clinton did and try to "out-Republican" Republicans?  Doubtful, in my opinion.  I think Obama is much more committed to his liberal ideology.  If he does go this route, I think that he will be the longest serving lame duck in the history of the United States.

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This has to make anyone absolutely sick.  This malicious mass murderer held up as some kind of hero in public.  Make no mistake.  These people are not and will not be our friends.  The quicker we come to the realization that in foreign policy not everyone will be our friends, the better off we will be.

Weakness, in foreign affairs, has often preceded unprecedented aggression and violence.  Think back to Europe's light-handed treatment of Hitler in WWII.  There are evil nations and leaders.  You cannot make friends with them.  And, when you try, they will walk on you.  It is, in this society, "cool" to hug, hold hands and think that a little diplomacy can resolve all international problems and ills.  Nothing could be more naive and further from the truth.  Apply this to not only Libya, but Chavez, Iran, and North Korea.  Obama may continue this peril-filled policy at the long-term safety and well being of our country.

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I found an interesting map showing the extent of the California fires, right now.

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I completely agree with this assessment.  And, I don't think that it will ever get better.

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I am not sure that I ever would have voted for Newt Before.  But, right now, he actually seems like a viable option for the first time ever, to me.  I just feel that the leadership of this country has gone every-so-far to the left that we need something equally far to the right to bring it back.  Although I will say that I am more than a little concerned that Newt cannot win.  Not even now. 

I will say, though, that politics is all timing.  Think about it.  Could Jimmy Carter have ever gotten elected in another cycle than ‘76?  How about Clinton?  Was ‘92 PERfect for him?  So, maybe, Newt will be similarly positioned in 2012.  No doubt, he will have a message that will resonate with millions.  But, I think that likability is a problem for Newt.  Other than that, the guy is a viable candidate.  I am concerned that he would not match-up well against Obama.  If you have ever listened to Newt, you know that he is brilliant.  He is a historian.  He can talk at great length on complex subjects.  I am just concerned that he will not have the ability to connect with millions on the basis of sound bites.  His message will be right on track, though.

Newt in 2012?