I told myself nobody watches the "Today Show" anymore, and if anybody does, they are already really stupid. Please don't tell me that millions of people still watch that show and take it seriously.

Her dad didn't have his sneer face on at Kennedy's funeral. He had more of a pre-9/11 look. Just thought I'd point that out.

First, of course blame the major metro media. I lost count of the number of white people who told me they wouldn't vote for a black man for President-- their decision was based on skin color, not what the media were telling them.

Second, about the 43% of the non-hispanic whites who voted for Obama--fooled by the media? How about disgusted by Bush and a rotten list of candidates the republicans trotted out in the primaries.

Look at how the independents voted. They were sick of Bush and what the republicans did to this country.

Maybe Chuck Todd learned something. I will be watching him to see if he changes his ways at all. How can I send any comments directly to him?

that something horrible happens (to her, not the country). Now don't get upset, there is no god listening to our prayers, and if there was, he doesn't need us to tell him what to do.

I signed a letter that the ACLU had emailed to me (I can't find a copy of the letter, but I think it was related to the ACLU's accountability for torture movement). The ACLU then forwarded it to my Senator, Mel Martinez. Here is the senator's response:

Below is a response to the recent comments I received from you:

Dear XXXXXX:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the release of Guantanamo detainees in the Unites States. I appreciate hearing from you and would like to take this opportunity to respond to your concerns.

The Global War on Terror is a multi-pronged effort that includes the gathering of intelligence from suspected terrorists to avoid future terrorist attacks on the American people. As part of this intelligence gathering effort, a detention facility was created in January 2002 at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Station located in eastern Cuba. Our country has been presented with many unprecedented and difficult choices concerning the debate surrounding the decision to close Guantanamo Bay, and in particular, what to do with the detainees.

While I believe that detainees must be treated humanely, I do not agree with the Supreme Court's decision that these individuals should be granted the same rights as American citizens. The strength of America depends on the preservation of our values. Terrorists who are detained in this war, simply cannot and should not be afforded the same rights and process that our citizens enjoy. Whether detainees should be relocated in the United States or outside is a critical question that this Administration has yet to answer.

We are still in the midst of a Global War on Terror against an enemy bent on attacking Americans wherever and whenever it can. There is no question this war is unprecedented. There is no question we face unique and difficult choices. But one thing is very clear – we should never allow alleged enemy combatants to enter or be released in the U.S. No court, civilian or military should ever be asked to decide whether a foreign terrorist trainee is “safe-enough” to be brought into the U.S. or released onto our streets. The American people deserve from us greater protection of their personal and national security.

I understand your concerns regarding the release of these prisoners and I will work with my Senate colleagues and the Administration to ensure that those determined not to be a threat are returned to their homeland, and the remaining detainees receive justice. My highest priority as your Senator continues to be the protection of our families from terrorism. Rest assured that I will keep your concerns in mind should this issue be considered by the full Senate.

Again, thank you very much for sharing your opinions with me. If you have any additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. In addition, for more information about issues and activities important to Florida, please sign up for my weekly newsletter at http://martinez.senate.gov.

Sincerely,

Mel Martinez

United States Senator

I am thankful that he isn't seeking re-election in 2010.

She couldn't wait until the end of her term to get a gig on Fox. There will be an announcement of a TV job shortly, where she can "change politics more effectively from the outside."

For someone with ambition well beyond her ability, actually trying to effectively manage the government of Alaska doesn't feed her massive ego. It is a small state. According to Wikipedia (2008): Alaska population: 686,293. if it were a county it would rank 75th in population (smaller than Suffolk Co, MA, larger than El Paso Co., TX). If it were a city, it would rank 19th, smaller than Charlotte, bigger than Memphis.

I get a kick watching her speak and bomb. But she has her adoring fans that will watch.

But, for some reason, he won't act unilaterally to end enforcement of "Don't Ask Don't Tell."

Maybe someone should ask why at a press conference.