Dec 31
Thoughts on 2007
Its been an interesting year for me with both great highs and lows, what with getting married in May; having a great Honeymoon in Cancun complete with tropical storm. But alas, things got rather dire in the last quarter of the year when i was diagnosed with colon cancer and had post operative complications that almost killed me. You may think I am being melodramatic maybe? You will be able to decide when you read my account of it all which I am planning to write in 2008.
British politics were depressing as hell this year with the Conservatives doing their best to completely distance themselves from anything that could resemble being a Conservative. They have become, thanks to Cameron and Zak, fully paid up members of the Gore cult. The fact that the chief priest of this cult has never voted Conservative; instead voting for quasi-marxists Green, and now has a seat is beyond parody.
Now I have to say that the panic in the Lib-Dems was rather fun to watch. It was especially amusing when there was a poll that suggested the Lib-Dems would have no MPs after the next election. It was not long after that when they ditched the ole man and had a new leadership contest. Of course, they have a new leader now who managed a majority of 500+. Not exactly a blistering endorsement eh?
Brown has just admitted that the British economy might have a few problems in the next year. No kidding there mate? What tipped you off?
Now American politics are getting really interesting for those of us interested in such things. Its a dead heat in Iowa for the Dems and pretty durn close for the Republicans as well. Anyone who is completely sure who is going to get the nominations for either party is talking out of their hats. What is making it even more interesting, except maybe in Iowa, is the death of Benazir Bhutto. Foreign policy has been blown up to the top of the issues. Experience is going to be more important in the campaign; which will hurt the Democrats and some Republican candidates quite a bit.
The person I most admire in 2007 is John Smeaton; the man who rose to the challenge and kicked Islamist terrorist arse. He is an inspiration to us all that one man can make a difference in the fight against terrorism.
In 2008 I plan to produce more music, learn to play the acoustic guitar, get through the chemo and release an EP with my wife.
As you may or may not already be aware, members of the Watcher’s Council hold a vote every week on what they consider to be the most link-worthy pieces of writing around… per the Watcher’s instructions, I am submitting one of my own posts for consideration in the upcoming nominations process.
Here is the most recent winning council post, here is the most recent winning non-council post, here is the list of results for the latest vote, and here is the initial posting of all the nominees that were voted on.
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