Politicians

If I haven't made the purpose of this blog clear, I would like to.

I stand for the politics of principle. Talking to people like they are intelligent. Respect for the office that you serve. The politics of the Quaker's(who couldn't use a Friend). And so on...

I admire politicians that can face the political wind right in the face. Problem solvers. Real politicians. A little strategy is useful sometimes, but real people are what matters. One that isn't afraid to be on the wrong side of the aisle.

Admiration for Lyndsey Graham

I have recently come to admire Lyndsey Graham upon seeing him/hearing him in the judiciary committee. He has been as sharp as ever in his pronouncements. Though his views are slightly divergent from those of Senator Feingold on recent issues, I still think they are valuable to the debate,(though I resent the fact that this debate is the one we, and the congress are faced with).

Judiciary Committee

I have been following the judiciary committee hearings lately(all of them, I think). Starting with the Alberto Gonzalez spectacle and stopping with the most recent Justice Department spokesperson/lawyer today (or actually yesterday,(it's morning)) and I think it is a good thing that they are holding them.

It is unfortunate that the current administration is getting such a good opportunity to voice themselves, but that is the state of affairs.