Ken Khachigian of the Wall Street Journal argues, in today's publication, that no one really cares about the VP choice-(read it here). He says that the American people do not choose the main course based on the side dish. He says that the speculation comes as a result of sheer boredom for political pundits, junkies, and other presidential aficionados.

Heather Wilhelm, of Clear Politics, concedes some of Khachigian points but counters that the Veep can make for excitement during the general election campaign. She recalls Dick Cheney devouring John Edwards, during a veep debate in 2004, who looked like the political neophyte that he was and is. I agree with Weilhelm.

We have two candidates who we get sick of hearing from approximately every two weeks, then they make a sudden and unexpected center-ward swing. Suddenly the melee begins and everyone starts the now familiar "flip-Flop" rant. Then we get bored again until the next mind change by either candidate. I believe that some exciting Veep will relieve this boredom.

Let's all admit it.

There really isn't too much difference between Obama and McCain. Both men couch their ideas in language which will make their followers feel good. The Conservatives, while, no doubt, holding their noses and preparing to vote for McCain, will keep chanting the tax reduction themes, the less government theme, the war theme and on and on. The Liberals have their own litany which includes health care for everyone with a measurable pulse, open borders, abortion rights, pulling the troops out of Iraq and on and on.

Barack Obama, when he grows up, most probably, wants to be like Ronald Reagan. That is why he used the "Wall" metaphor in Berlin. It was just enough of a hint of the Gipper to remind everyone of a Great President and a Great Communicator, and another small little hint that he is going to be as great, if elected. Fat Chance!

Unfortunately, in typical liberal progressive fashion, he used the metaphor to talk about America's problems. As though Europeans need to be reminded that America, which we know to be the finest country on the planet, is not perfect, yet. W.S. Gilbert, in one of his satirical songs in "The Mikado," says, "the idiot who praises, with enthusiastic tone, all centuries but this and every country but his own..." is totally unnecessary and can be completely done without. It forces one to recall the liberal, "blame America first" mentality. How could the quintessentially liberal, far-left, totally non-pragmatic, pie-in-the-sky presidential candidate possibly say anything good about America, and especially so, in socialist Europe. Could it be that Europe loves him because of his ideology? They see through the centrist charade, and recognize him for one of their own. And McCain, alas, while a good man, is way too dull to compete.....God Help America!

The following is an e-mail from CPT. Jeffrey S. Porter, who is fighting for us in Afghanistan, right now. He is the father of six, and they are at home worrying and praying for him, as we all should be. This is his take on Senator Obama's visit to "the troops".  Kind of a different take than what you will see on the news. Make of it what you will:

Hello everyone,

As you know I am not a very political person. I just wanted to pass along that Senator Obama came to Bagram Afghanistan for about an hour on his visit to "The War Zone". I wanted to share with you what happened. He got off the plane and got into a bullet proof vehicle, got to the area to meet with the Major General (2 Star) who is the commander here at Bagram. As the Soldiers where lined up to shake his hand he blew them off and didn't say a word as he went into the conference room to meet the General. As he finished, the vehicles took him to the ClamShell (pretty much a big top tent that military personnel can play basketball or work out in with weights) so he could take his publicity pictures playing basketball. He again shunned the opportunity to talk to Soldiers to thank them for their service. So really he was just here to make a showing for the American's back home that he is their candidate for President. I think that if you are going to make an effort to come all the way over here you would thank those that are providing the freedom that they are providing for you. I swear we got more thanks from the NBA Basketball Players or the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders than from one of the Senators, who wants to be the President of the United States . I just don't understand how anyone would want him to be our Commander-and-Chief. It was almost that he was scared to be around those that provide the freedom for him and our great country.
If this is blunt and to the point I am sorry but I wanted you all to know what kind of caliber of person he really is. What you see in the news is all fake.

In service,
CPT Jeffrey S. Porter
Battle Captain

God Bless and protect you and your fellow warriors, Cpt. Porter. Thank you for your service. We know very well that freedom isn't free and we are fortunate that we, as a nation, have heroes like you paying the price.

Reagnite (Glenn J. D'Abreo)