Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Bloggers conference

Last weekend I attended the first Bloggers conference west of Waukesha. We had speakers on the subject of the law as it applies to blogging, or how not to get into trouble or sued. Several well known Bloggers shared their experiences and how they got into it. Next were a panel of Professors from some of the major colleges in Wisconsin relating their views on the subject and how it affects journalism in general. Theories on the future of blogging were also discussed. Next were some well known commentators and political pundits (elected officials if youy will) discussing their views on the effects bloggers have on the political scene. Finally the Bolgger of the Year was recognized although his identity had to be kept anonymous. I must say that it did peak our interest.
It was interesting to note that there were bloggers who were students, husbands, wives, and even professional journalists. Although this was targeted primarily to those who are interested in politics, there is every imaginable blog you can think of.
What else can I say but, Keep on Blogging.

Monday, March 20, 2006

Bush Still Upbeat on Outcome In Iraq

Does the president even know what is going on inIraq?

I really don't know wherew he is getting his information from, but some one is feeding him a whole lot of misinformation. I truly think that he is living in a dream world hoping that things will get better. Well I told you so several posts back that this country was going to implode upon itself and there would be Civil War. Guess what? It is coming true.
What bothers me the most is that we have thousands of people who were displaced by Katrina and many more who are homeless and what are we doing? Instrad of spending it on our own, we are wasting billions on a war we can not win. If you want my opinion, I think that we should gradually pull out of Iraq. Let them have their civil war. Watch from the sidelines and make sure they don't go off the deep end. That is about all we can do and not much else. Of course that is my personal opinion and nothing more.
Brought to you from America's heartland, one voice among many.