Some questions for Sen. McCain
Sen. McCain,
1. Why was it necessary to suspend your campaign; can you not do two difficult things at once? The presidency is a tough job that will require you to juggle many important and urgent things at any given time; should we assume from your suspending your campaign that you cannot do this? [...]
“The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution” book review
Last week I finished a new book called The Summer of 1787: the Men Who Invented the Constitution by David O. Stewart. The author does a good job of weaving together vignettes of the Framers, notes on the contemporary situation, and the actual goings-on in the Convention. I came away with more knowledge, [...]
McCain Sells Out
When Sarah Palin was chosen as Senator McCain’s v.p. candidate, I wondered why, with all the capable people in the pool of potential candidates, he would choose a novice governor from a small, solidly-red state. I think I have figured it out—and it’s ingenious.
Presidential Election 2008 – Update a la Dave
With only 55 days left until the election, and since the dust from the conventions is starting to settle, it’s time to talk about the election, because I can’t influence it—living in Utah.
“John Adams” book review
I just finished John Adams by David McCullough. What a fine rendering of a great, courageous, intelligent man! To begin with, the book is very well written and readable; McCullough does a great job of making a compelling story out of facts, quotes and dates.
But the treasure he uncovers for the readers [...]