In early 2006 the attack that sprung forth quite possibly the lowest point in the Iraq War, he Gold Mosque attack. The holy site spurred hundreds of killings in the following days and was likely al-Qaeda's biggest victory in the War.
Around that time the anti Iraq-war sentiment was also at it's highest point, President Bush's ratings were low and the thought of a Republican President being elected in November 2008 was though of not as difficult, but impossible. Now here we are 2 1/2 years later and not only did the person who first proposed the now successful surge stands as the Republican nominee, with Sarah Palin re-energizing the base like few ever expected, we now have a good Presidential Race.
I'm still just in disbelief that I'm writing here as a sane person after the low points in the Iraq War that we've had, that we actually have a toss-up on who will be the next president. There are still some tests and a heck of a lot of time before one can even seriously think of picking a winner, but it sure looks like it'll be close.
Despite what all experts expected, after basically being told "No" by his own advisers when McCain wanted Liberman, he could of easily picked someone like Romney who many conservatives like (don't ask me why), Bobby Jindall (would of been a good pick actually), Tim Pawlenty and a myriad of other typical republicans. Instead just as McCain came way out of right field to get the nomination, he rolled the dice on a little-known Alaskan female Governor.
We still have 60 days to find out if McCain will be the next president and if his Vice President choice will work out in his favor or not, but at minimum his pick as taken the republican party and re-energized it in a way I haven't seen in my very young life and also mixed up this race. For the first time the headlines are not about Obama, but a republican. (in a good light...excluding the dailykos type attacks)
Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, you have to be excited. Also whether or not Palin was the right choice, some might argue she was the only choice in order for McCain to have a chance at winning. Get ready because this is going to be a crazy 60 days up to November 4th!
It's been a crazy few days. After AdaptCMS Pro was released, Thursday and Friday were generally "bad" days, especially Thursday. Problems paying a bill and then my cat had to be taken to the vet (which I got to walk a mile while raining, taking him, fun :p). I haven't gotten the test results yet, but I am expecting him to be okay.
The Web
That said, I haven't done much web-wise. I did do an article about Creating your first website, I plan on doing more articles like that in the future. Other than that, I've already started just brainstorming for AdaptCMS Pro/Lite v1.2, definitely have some unique ideas already.
New PHP Project
I wish I could make a big announcement and reveal a new Project from Insane Visions, but I can't, yet. Frankly, I don't know what to do. AdaptCMS is really the CMS I have always wanted to make, blog software doesn't interest me either. There is a mostly-finished AdaptBB forum software and my idea of a Social-CMS, File Management script, shopping cart, so many ideas.
At this point I'm just thinking and gathering feedback, but at this point I have no idea. Hopefully soon. :)
I don't really feel like coding tonight and am switching between the Debate and football. I figured I'd jot down some thoughts, as I still have NO idea who I'm going to vote for. I considering myself more Republican, am not a fan of the current president (but don't have a "hate" for him) and only am/got to see the Democrat debate (which only had Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Richardson).
What I am and have been trying to do is take all the contenders and basically "eliminate" one by one. If they have certain policies I just can't get on board for, say some things that I just can't get on board with, etc.
More updating on what's going on. I think I am finally getting used to the new apartment, we got a very comfortable couch, got a few chairs and table for the balcony and the big TV is now on a stand, the place looks real nice. :) Next up is a vacuum and futon bed (for me), though that will wait so some bills can be payed off. ;)
As for the new PC, my old one just has issues and I needed something reliable, so I welcome you to the "Dell Inspiron 1501". It's not top of the line but it does it's job, it's fast and cool. $529 and I just love it, I'm able to get more done with the laptop. I'll post pics of the PC, apartment, etc. soon.
No updates Posted: Sep 29, 2006 - 3:36 am Author: admin Section: Updates
I know, another week with no updates. I've been sort of busy, partially been bored because I had to wait 1 1/2 weeks for my coder to code the Political Yard layout so I could start on the site. Political Yard will be without a doubt my main site and am poring it all in to get the site up, running and as active as possible. So just yesterday I got it sent to me and I just now got it finished pretty much. (editing with appropriate links, getting to work great in all browsers, etc.) Next when I get up I will be doing the news which will get, search and view from the daily scoop news database which now totals over 10,000.
First we have up is the now seemingly infamous August 22nd date - doomsday according to some because of the Iranian president. Today is now the 22nd so being on the serious side, let's hope nothing happens and although far out there, it seemed sort of credible.
