Interesting Fact, If True

I was listening to a radio show, when one of the callers stated that in all the Presidents that won a second term, their votes increased during the second election. Otherwise, they won with a greater margin than their first election. If true, and you consider how Obama is losing voters daily, statistics show he doesn't have a chance....maybe he'll resign.

Some People are No Damn Good

I won't elaborate, but one of my neighbors needs to be neutered with barbed wire....in public, with all his family in attendance. I would feel better and the world would be a better place.

Today's Forecast

Hot. The temperature will be in the low 90's, which can be bearable in low humidity. Unfortunately, the high humidity will bring the heat index above 100 degrees, which means I'll be soaked with sweat most of the day.

Getting Old Is Not for Amateurs

That's my opinion. Things ache, won't move like they would, or something new will develop without warning.

The current "new" thing is a dull ache in my right thigh. In a scale from one to ten, it's a constant three, with times it reaches a 5. Otherwise, it's annoying, but that's not what really bothers me: I have no idea why, can't think of anything I've done to strain muscles and scanning the internet only reveals there are a few dozen things that can cause the pain.

So, Bleh. Getting old sucks.

Leaky Whitehouse

News reports are stating there's a concern by members of Congress, and the general public, about sensitive information appearing in the media. The source is unknown and the reaction by the Obama administration gave me some thoughts. I can see three different reasons for these leaks and none are comforting.

One reason could be an intentional effort for political gain. If so, that would explain the lack of enthusiasm by the administration and justice department to find the leak. That, to me, borders on treason. When your violate your breach of trust for gain, you've crossed the line; especially when that trust involves swearing to uphold the Constitution.

Another reason is an intentional effort by an individual, or group, to cause political harm to this administration. This one doesn't fit. If this was so, there would be a strong effort to root out the leaks and a special prosecutor to insure a non-partisan investigation. This isn't happening, although it may in the future.

The third reason, which may be the most disturbing, is a combination of ignorance and an effort to hide this fact.  Otherwise, somebody leaked classified information, had no idea it was classified and now the administration is downplaying the event, making efforts to hide any information and hoping it will all go away.

Whatever the reason, it's not good. The leaks aren't new and the administrations failure to control this potential danger to United States citizens is reprehensible.