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We were out at the American Heart Walk this morning in Fort Worth.

   

I would never have imagined that I could agree on anything with Dianne Feinstein, the godless socialist the people of California has for a senator. But I finally heard it today on FoxNews: Alberto Gonzalez has been a disaster for the Department of Justice. I hope it would be the first and last thing I find myself agreeing with her.

This morning, I had an opportunity to chat with Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz, who is only 36 and has already argued six cases before the US Supreme Court with the 7th one on its way, the most any Texas attorney has done. His father came to the US from Cuba with nothing but the shirt on his back and $100 sown into his underwear. He put himself through UT and went on to graduate school. Ted grew up in Houston, graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. He went on to clerk for chief justice William Rehnquist before going to private practice. Among the things that were mentioned was one alarming note that Bush signed an order asking the state courts to vacate a death sentence against a Mexican national because the International Court of Justice said so. The president swore to preserve, protect and defend the US constitution, and therefore US sovereignty, against foreign and domestic enemy, which he failed to do in this case. If he does not know then his legal counsel should know, that the president has no power over state courts. Bush is getting more and more things wrong. He's now been in Washington D.C. for too long. Thank God there is a twenty second amendment providing for the two terms limit.

I got home after church and caught the tail end of the Washington Redkins game against the Miami Dolphins. The call to kick a field goal and end the game during overtime by coach Joe Gibbs was great. End the game as soon as possible, why risk injury and who knows what else. I admire that coach. I had never really understood why Christians should be involved in dangerous extreme sport like car racing and risked their lives until I read his book. Doesn't matter what you do, as long as you redeem every available opportunity to share the gospel with people, you are fulfilling the great commission. And God is sovereign anyway, so if it's time for you to be with Him in heaven, you will go. Otherwise, you will be here until God so choose to bring you home with him, whether you are involved in dangerous sport or not. Better risking your life in obedient to God than just sit on your behind and wait for heaven, like so many Christians are doing.

Really enjoyed the US Open Men's Final. Roger Federer is the stuff a champion is made of. I wished Novak Djokovic had exercised greater self control but again he's twenty years old. He will learn and will gain the experience and he will be great. It was interesting and fun to watch Maria Sharapova cheered for Djokovic.

The night was capped off with the Dallas Cowboys win over the New York Giants. I was a little worry there at the end when the Giants caught up to 35-38. But thank God their defense was not so strong. I am rooting for the New England Patriots next week. I am still the only guy in my church who loves the Patriots. Everyone else is "any team but Patriots" so I imagine they will all be cheering for the San Diego Chargers.

Here are a couple picture of me and my family on board the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi.

I spent the entire evening watching TV, which is very unusual. First the US Open, starting with the Jelena Jankovic match against Venus Williams. It's a great game to watch since Jankovic is pretty expressive, smiling and looking really relax, showing off how flexible she was. Then the Andy Roddick against Roger Federer. Andy is good, but extreme and I would say "inconsistent." Not in the game itself because I am no expert but it reminds me of a friend I have who is just like him, extreme good but not very consistent, not holding it altogether for a long enough period to prevail.

Then onto the rerun of the Republican Presidential debate in New Hampshire. I thought governor Mike Huckabee was particularly brilliant in the exchange with Ron Paul, in the comment about honor and his praise of senator John McCain, and his forceful push for the Fair Tax. He's my number one guy. Next comes congressman Duncan Hunter. Then surprisingly senator John McCain would be my third choice. He's in a league of his own, who I believe has the best foreign policy experience among all the candidates. Then comes mayor Rudy Giuliani. I wouldn't believe I could support mayor Giuliani before the debate tonight but watching him has given me more positive feelings about him. Though I disagree with him about his private conducts have no effect on his discharge of official duty, I thought he handled the question well. Governor Romney didn't come off very well. He does not project a very decisive image and therefore contributing further to the flip-flop thing. Senator Sam Brownback, who I have a lot of respect for on his work in the area of religious freedom, didn't come off very strong either. Congressman Tancredo is the same, almost a single issue candidate. Congressman Ron Paul is the extreme, almost laughable, and his non verbal communication didn't go well on TV either, with him wringing his hands while being asked a question. A lot of what he said in principle is right, but policy implementation the way he suggested is all wrong. He needs a reality check.

I took Friday off heading to Corpus Christi for a family vacation over the long Labor Day weekend. It sprinkled the entire weekend so I didn't have to worry about applying sun block, which was great. Left the camera in my mom's van so will have to get the pictures uploaded later.

Because of the vacation, I missed the Texas GOP straw poll. My observation is that Fred Thompson already lost before he even starts. Here is the biggest state as far as Republican delegation is concerned and he didn't even care to show up. He's back by some heavy weight statewide GOP figures and came in at a distant second compare to congressman Duncan Hunter, who not only won more than 41% of the votes but could potentially carry his own great state of California in the general election.

I am all for congressman Duncan Hunter after my favorite candidate, governor Mike Huckabee.

Since Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson will be attending the Dallas/Fort Worth Asian American Citizens Council 7th annual banquet on September 15th, I am working on providing his office with the details of the event. This is my first time dealing with his staff since he's appointed to the post by governor Rick Perry back in June, I say he's got some great staffers, specifically scheduler Katie McArthur and communications director Scott Haywood.