If it quacks like a duck

I really don't consider myself a Liberal. I think in a normal, sane world, I might even be a mild Republican. But in this political environment I'm some kind of left-wing Socialist. Why? Well, for the following reasons:

• I believe that every American citizen has the right to health care.
• I believe in evolution and the Earth is millions of years old.
• I believe in the Big Bang theory. I also believe in the theory of gravity.
• I believe that all children in America should have (at least) three nutritious meals a day.
• I never supported the Iraq war.
• I think we spend too much money on the military
• I think in some circumstances, unions are a good thing
• I know Obama was born in Hawaii and I know that Hawaii is a state in the USA.
• I'm an agnostic.
• I don't care one wit if gays get married, have children or sing Broadway songs.
• An abortion is a private matter between a woman and her doctor. It is a medical procedure
• Although I support responsible hunting, I think hand guns and assault riffles should be banned.
• Although I support a moment of silence, I think prayer and the Bible should be kept out of schools.
• I support Title IX.
• Guantanamo should be closed and water boarding is torture.
• We should spend more money on education.
• I think stem cell research is a good thing.
• I've never cheated on my wife, nor have I ever been to Argentina.

I guess I am a crazy Liberal.

Staying in Vegas

I found sometimes you have to jump in with both feet and that's what I'm doing with this this new blog. Please, forgive me if it's a little rough around the edges for a bit. It takes a while to find your voice in any new endeavor.

I live in Las Vegas - actually grew up in Las Vegas. Which is a crazy thing if you think about it. In high school (many years ago) I had summer jobs at the casinos. I was a cabana boy for the Riviera Hotel & Casino. I met Steve Perry of Journey, Pavarotti (good tipper) and the late Andy Gibb (stiffed me out of tip every time). I've played video poker since I was fifteen - usually on dates at Macayo's or at the Hush Puppy.

I was always sorrta into politics. I worked in Harry Reid's campaign office when I was twenty. But it wasn't until we elected that misfit George W. Bush that I really got involved. I was always against the Iraq war. I was even against the first Iraq war (Desert Storm). I'm not much of a philospher but I just don't think we should be killing people. Killing=Bad.

Also, I can't understand why it's such a big deal to make sure everyone has a place to stay, something to eat and can see a doctor when they need to? How hard can that be? It's quite pragmatic to me. Ya give a person a boost up ... maybe they can get high enough to reach a slot machine.