When did voting, especially by our elected officials become so trivial?
A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election. -Bill Vaughan
Thoughts, rants, observations, and questions from the mind of IrishWalsh. Broadcasting live from the hinterland, where common sense remains somewhat common.
When did voting, especially by our elected officials become so trivial?
A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election. -Bill Vaughan
This just in. No new news to report. Giuliani still bending the other candidates over a barrel.
Gallup Poll

24 Non-Dead Children Found in Iraq
Wait, what? Yep. Hardly a peep in the news about it.
The media turns largely a blind eye to US and Iraqi army victories.....
While Iraqi authorities turn a blind eye to intentional starvation of children...
The caretaker in charge of the institution and two female employees were captured and handed over to Iraqi authorities, but have since disappeared.
I've heard people around me say that Rudy Giuliani has yet to lay out exactly where he stands on issues. I don't think those people have been listening to well, but in any case he recently put it in writing. This is Rudy's 12 commitments to the people of the US should he win the White House.
- I will keep America on offense in the Terrorists' War on Us.
- I will end illegal immigration, secure our borders, and identify every non-citizen in our nation.
- I will restore fiscal discipline and cut wasteful Washington spending.
- I will cut taxes and reform the tax code.
- I will impose accountability on Washington.
- I will lead America towards energy independence.
- I will give Americans more control over, and access to, healthcare with affordable and portable free-market solutions.
- I will increase adoptions, decrease abortions, and protect the quality of life for our children.
- I will reform the legal system and appoint strict constructionist judges.
- I will ensure that every community in America is prepared for terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
- I will provide access to a quality education to every child in America by giving real school choice to parents.
- I will expand America's involvement in the global economy and strengthen our reputation around the world.
Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. My wife and I have just gotten back from a 9 day trip to Ireland which was amazing. In addition we have managed to get our financing in order to buy our first business so blogging time is a luxury I just don't have.
I will however leave you with a great Rolling Rock commercial. I particularly love the horse. Well, love in a platonic sort of way, not that there is anything wrong with loving horses...er...well, roll tape!