I know Matt is apparently back on the band wagon for fixing the blog, which is great. I'm kind of interested in increasing it's capacity somewhat. I'm not sure how, but a bigger readership would be nice. Whether or not that includes more contributing members I don't know. I still think one of the best features about this is the ability for people from around the country to stay in touch. This makes me sad that Mark isn't contributing anymore, so we'll have to get on his case about it when he comes home for the holidays. Same for Brad, didn't he move to SC?
In other news my called me at 8:30 sunday morning after I had been out until 4:30 saturday night. My Dad had that tone in his voice that I've come to dread from late night conversations with him. I was really tired so I asked him to cut to the case and tell me why he called. The reason was because we caught Saddam. I thought this was silly, not the catching but having to call me so early to tell me. Later on that day I told Ewald my story and he said that he understood why my dad called and feels that the capture of Saddam is a "do you remember where you were when..." moment. I really don't feel like it is one of those, like the challenger or 9/11. but Eric was so emphatic that it made me wonder if I was wrong. So tell me people, is the capture of Saddam one of those great moments in history. My opinion is that it isn't like we captured Hitler. Saddam caused lot of problems and has done so for a long time, but I never saw him as the evil empire. At worst he was directly linked with some bad activities, performed by other people. Most of the stuff that he did himself was to his own people (except for Kuwait I guess). This kind of "where were you when" grandure is reserved for events that change the way that day to day living is in America. Maybe everyone has woken up with a new sense of purpose and meaning, and a feeling that all is right in the world and they don't have to worry about pipe bombs and more, but somehow I doubt it. The effect of 9/11 was such that afterwards everyone was left shaking their heads for a month or so. After WWII there was a boost in American spirits because the evil empire (not the Yankees) had fallen. I just dont get this feeling with Saddam, but I do think he looks good with the beard, very crazyperson. So there's my opinion . . . discuss.
In other news my called me at 8:30 sunday morning after I had been out until 4:30 saturday night. My Dad had that tone in his voice that I've come to dread from late night conversations with him. I was really tired so I asked him to cut to the case and tell me why he called. The reason was because we caught Saddam. I thought this was silly, not the catching but having to call me so early to tell me. Later on that day I told Ewald my story and he said that he understood why my dad called and feels that the capture of Saddam is a "do you remember where you were when..." moment. I really don't feel like it is one of those, like the challenger or 9/11. but Eric was so emphatic that it made me wonder if I was wrong. So tell me people, is the capture of Saddam one of those great moments in history. My opinion is that it isn't like we captured Hitler. Saddam caused lot of problems and has done so for a long time, but I never saw him as the evil empire. At worst he was directly linked with some bad activities, performed by other people. Most of the stuff that he did himself was to his own people (except for Kuwait I guess). This kind of "where were you when" grandure is reserved for events that change the way that day to day living is in America. Maybe everyone has woken up with a new sense of purpose and meaning, and a feeling that all is right in the world and they don't have to worry about pipe bombs and more, but somehow I doubt it. The effect of 9/11 was such that afterwards everyone was left shaking their heads for a month or so. After WWII there was a boost in American spirits because the evil empire (not the Yankees) had fallen. I just dont get this feeling with Saddam, but I do think he looks good with the beard, very crazyperson. So there's my opinion . . . discuss.
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