Bowl On

So, the big bowl game wasn't very exciting - unless you're a NE Patriot's fan.

I was wearing yellow, and hoped the LA Rams would do better...but you know, in the grand scheme of things, what the heck.

Political followers (like me) are a bit more wrapped up in what is happening to our country, flailing about waiting to see what lie gets told next by the orange face.

Now, don't get me wrong - I absolutely respect the office of the President of The United States.  I was fortunate enough to visit there during the time Jimmy Carter served.  It was a meeting held in the cabinet room.  I remember it well, even this many years later. 

It was an honor to be there and spend time with the POTUS.

It would still be an honor to visit The White House - as an institution.  There is so much history there.  It is a shame the present occupant doesn't understand what it's all about.  And, it's not all about money - which seems to be the biggest thing in his life.

SAD!

That said, we must forge ahead as a country, and as a state - look for the openings that come with each new day - and hope the new days bring brighter lights.

During the telecast of the game, there was a commercial that I hope you had a chance to see.  It was paid for by Albuquerque's own Jeff Bezos (he of Amazon fame, and owner of The Washington Post).

Here is the ad that promotes healthy journalism>

There are certainly times when the darkness of non-responsive government officials needs the light of day.

But, I firmly believe, not every document, every phone call, every text message should be subject to an inspection, just for the heck of it.   A number of government institutions are overburdened by the requests.  We as taxpayers are having to pay the salaries of folks who are going through boxes and messages to find memos, notes, records of events that might have happened years ago.  There needs to be responsibility that rides with the requests for information.

Responsibility!

Doesn't the President of the United States have a responsibility to tell the truth?

Apparently not this one!