Austin, TX
Because I like it so much I decided to stay another night in Austin and be mellow. Went up to the State History Museum and then over to the University of Texas to try to figure our what to make of LBJ by way of visiting his Presidential Library.
I was a little rushed, as usual. Managed to see everything briefly. I’m still not sure what to make of him. More on that later.
Managed to see most of the high points of the Republican National Convention. I have to admit, I think picking Palin as VP was a magnificent choice. It rocked the Dems back on their heels and forced them to release the hounds thereby demonstrating that all their promises of “change” and a “new politics” is complete and utter bollocks. Until this past week I was strongly considering writing in Zombie Reagan for President. Since my visit to LBJ’s library I am now the proud owner of campaign buttons for Reagan 1980, Goldwater and Nixon/Agnew. I think I’ll start wearing the Nixon one. It might amuse me. In any case, given the current situation I think I can feel confident in casting my vote for John McCain. I think he’s finally demonstrated that he’s got enough brains to draw a clear distinction between himself and the disloyal opposition and hopefully he’ll have a good, sensible voice muttering in his ear keeping him on the straight and narrow.
Besides, who wouldn’t vote for a hot VP and First Lady?