Why The Cubs?

Its a question I have been asking myself for my whole life. Why does this city love the Cubs so much more then the Sox. I am Sox fan, so you might think I'm just complaining about a lack of support, but if you think about it, why does this city love a team that losses most of the time. The Cubs havent won a world series in 100 years, the Sox have won two in that time period, and one in 2005. Maybe its because fans like the feeling of having hope for the next year, but wouldnt that make them Sox fans because the Sox have actually delivered recently. Maybe it's because the Cubs play on the Northside, and the Sox on the South, and people think the Southside is "dangerous," but its not, I have been to the park a lot of times, and I have never once felt scared. Whatever the reason, the Cubs are in the postseason this year and the Sox chances are looking good. If, miraculously, the two teams meet each other in the World Series, that the winner of the series will be considered the best team in Chicago, and the will will earn more respect from the other side of town. So dont feel bad Northsiders, when we are parading through your side of town.

Moms the Word

As my dad and I drove home from the disappointing sox game today, we turned are radio to xm channel 126, CNN headlines. The discussion on the station was between a male and two females, and it was about whether Sarah Palin can be a good mom to her kids and fulfill her do if elected vice-president. One of the ladies, presumably a democrat, was saying that there is no way that Palin could do a good job of being V.P while taking care of 5 kids. One example that they used was that she brings her baby to governmental meetings in Alaska, and that there is no way that she could do that in Washington. I totally disagree. What, is her newborn baby secretly a Iranian spy, I don't think so. There is nothing wrong with bringing her child to meetings, especially because she will no longer be nursing him at the time of her potentially being elected. And as for the other kids, its not like Palin is a single mom. She does have a husband that is a loving father, who will obviously be able to take care of the kids while moms at work. Yes, there are some things that only mothers can do for there kids, but its not like she will be across the globe all the time. Yes, if elected, she would have to travel a lot, but I think that she will still have enough time to be a good mother to her kids, and a grandma to her coming grandchild. Thats another thing, her pregnant daughter. Yes, maybe if mom told daughter a little more about that subject, maybe this wouldn't have happened, but it comes down to the daughters choices, and all the blame should not go to the parents.
If elected, Governor Palin would be able to fulfill her job as a v.p and as a mom, but not necessarily in that order.

Here is a link to a video on the subject.(sorry for the title of the vid, not my vid)

Conservative Uproar

As I watched the RNC tonight, I was amazed at the amount of blows the Republican party leaders threw at the Democrats, but it is exactly what they wanted, and exactly what they needed to do. I started watching at the start of Rudy Guiliani's speech. He did exactly what he needed to do, tell America why we need to vote for McCain, and why(in a veryyyyyyyyy strong way) we cant vote for Obama. I must say that I dont agree with everything Rudy said. Throughout his speech, and in fact in all of the RNC speeches so far, one of the main talking points in their speeches has been about McCains war record. Personally, I think that someones war record should not be a reason to vote for that person. I understand that people think that because he served in the army, he's a true "American Hero". But isnt Obama a American Hero too. All those people on the south side of Chicago that received help from Barack most likely think that he is just as much an American Hero as McCain. Yes, there is a big difference between almost sacrificing your life to save others in a POW camp and helping save peoples lives in Chicago, but don't they both require a hero to do the job. However, our president should not just be a hero. He should be someone that has confidence to lead our country and enough courage to stand up to foreign powers. I believe that both candidates have those qualities, but there will be only one winner. Who will you choose?

Protests in the News

During the last few days, there have been a couple of protests that have been in the news. First, the protest outside of the RNC in St. Paul Minnesota. I have to admit, I was pretty surprised when I saw the images from the protest. Look at the image on the left. It looks like to me that the police officer was somehow pushed to the ground, so I don't disagree with his action. A lot of people are mad with the actions of the police, but I think that they did a good job of controlling the protest, and the protesters just got out of control.


The other protest that is making headlines is the one of CPS. Senator James Meeks lead over 1000 CPS students, and their parents, up to New Trier on Tuesday. There was so much hype leading up to the "protest", but nothing really happened. Everyone around here is happy that everything went smoothly, but is Meeks? If something would have happened, would it have brought more attention to the issue, or are people already paying enough attention. I think that by just coming up here was enough. The way Illinois funds schools, is definitely messed up, and what happened on Tuesday will hopefully get lawmakers thinking.

The final protest, and the most important right now, is mine of the Currents status of the Chicago White Sox. They have been outscored 43-12 the last 6 games, boasting a powerful 1-5 record. They are currently tied for first with the Minnesota Twins for first place in the AL Central. The Sox have a tough series coming up this weekend against the first place LA Angels(of Anaheim). Luckily the game, is at home, where the Sox have been very strong. Unfortunately, the Twins play in there Dome against the Tigers. where they scarcely lose. If you don't want to choke in the final month Ozzie, tell your team to STEP IT UP.