Well, being so wrapped up in my own world these past couple of days, I didn’t get a chance to catch much news on the inauguration. Read the text of the President’s speech this morning and was very impressed. Don’t imagine it will impact the trade deficit, but making freedom our number one export makes a lot of sense to me. Not only is it the right thing to do, it is in our national security interests to end tyranny and oppression. And yes, I know we don’t have the capability and resources to make this happen everywhere. I read a good analogy though: I am not personally able to help every homeless person I encounter. Does that mean I should help none of them? “Spare change, mister?” “Gee, I would really like to help you out, but since I can’t give money to everyone I am just gonna have to tell you sorry. Have a nice day!”

Anyway, I said in an earlier post that a person holding traditional liberal values is no longer welcome in the Democratic party. Compare and contrast these inaugural speeches and tell me if I’m wrong.

Ok, gotta go pack.