Tina Fey

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/09/tina-fey-palin.html

If you didn't see it - check it out!

Seeing Red

I'm all in. I was on the fence a couple of posts ago, but now I'm all in. The DVR got a little bit of vacation after the Olympics, but now its in overdrive again. It's Presidential election season and I'm hooked. It, like the Olympics, only comes once every four years so I must take advantage now. Last weekend consisted of two specials on Sarah Palin, one on Joe Biden, and then Sunday morning was spent with George Stephanopolous - I always enjoy his round table discussions. There are still several weeks to go, so I'm feeling the need to pace myself a bit on television coverage. Otherwise, it will take over - I'm already turning on CNN upon waking up in the morning and getting home from work. Not to mention the occasional peek online during the work day.

My hours spent engrossed in the world of politics of late have led me to three conclusions. First, Obama will regret picking Biden. The only way to really have united the Democrats after the bitter primaries would have been to pick Hillary. I think further proof of that is the frenzy the Palin pick has caused (apparently we are ready to embrace the idea of a woman in the White House). Joe Biden has been around forever it seems - he's not the 'change' Obama has been promising. Second, I think that McCain really can do some changing. Maybe that's why I can buy in with him - I think he will be able to look beyond party lines and keep the best interest of the people a priority. (Look at me dreaming.) Lastly, Tina Fey needs to return to SNL as Sarah Palin. It was hilarious!

Thoughts to ponder:
A Barack/Hill vs. John/Sarah race would have been even more fun.
2012 Prediction: Hill vs. Sarah for pres

Name Change

If you're a regular reader, you might have noticed my blog's name change. While "I dunno" was super clever, it didn't really say much. "By Grace Through Faith" has special meaning for me. Several months ago my eyes were opened to a whole new concept - grace. I had spent many years in church, but never heard a message of grace. What I heard was a list of do's and don't's and what happened if you did some of the 'don't's.' So, imagine my reaction when I started to grasp the idea of God's grace. We don't deserve it, but He freely gives it. We can't earn it - He freely gives it. It still blows my mind. In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul wrote, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." What an amazing gift!

I did it

I drank the Sarah Palin Kool-aid tonight.

11.04.08

I get passionate about my politics. I do my best to keep an open mind - I like to hear other people's points of view. Its when we sit in our own little worlds and never venture out that we become stale and stagnant and I don't want that.

I have historically been on the liberal side of things, though I find myself more in the middle now and (gasp) even a little on the right on some things - a little. I have issues with labeling myself a conservative/republican, etc - don't wanna do it. Anyway, the presidential race always seems to be fun for me - watching CNN endlessly, even taking in some talk radio (I'm probably not old enough to admit that), the Sunday morning round tables.

This year I was more into the primaries than before. I mean, history was being made either way on the Democratic side. My choice - no shame in my game - was Hillary. I was on board 100% - even chased down Bill at a Hill rally (pic to prove it) with my boss one day. I watched the primaries closely and was excited and hopeful for a Hill comeback after Super Tuesday. The comeback didn't happen and I was stuck with two candidates that didn't excite me at all - McCain v. Obama.

I don't trust Obama. I was on the fence until the deal with his Reverend came out and that pushed me over. I have a very hard time believing that you can sit under someone's preaching and teaching for years and years and then say you don't believe anything he (and your church) believes. Doesn't add up, people, doesn't add up.

Why am I on the fence with McCain? Four more years of the GOP?? And, to be honest, that whole getting labeled thing mentioned above (I know one vote doesn't make me one, but still).

So, I was waiting for the VP picks - would we have an Obama/Clinton ticket? Nope - he goes with Joe Biden (change...what? where?). Who in the heck would McCain pick to steal some of the Hillary supporters not on board with Obama? Much to everyone's surprise - Sarah Palin.

I'd never heard of her before. I was not immediately impressed. I mean, a no-name from Alaska is supposed to draw my vote that was going to go to Hill? I must admit, though, after reading about what she's done and hearing her story...I'm getting impressed. She's tackled corruption, cut some crazy spending, had five kids, won a beauty pageant and a state basketball championship. That's busy for a 44 year old.

I haven't officially decided, but I'm leaning a little to the right. I might even be watching some of the RNC. Maybe.