Off to St. Paul?
When I traveled cross-country last fall, a close friend who lives in our nation’s capital observed that one of the great challenges in my life has been the tension between my interest in politics and my passion for literature (or, as I would put it, in myths, movies, novels or poems).
Well, because of family travels this summer, I’ve not had as much time to focus on that latter passion as I would like, particularly at it involves my graduate studies. I have fallen behind (way behind) on research for my dissertation.
Were it not for that, I would definitely be headed to St. Paul for the GOP Convention next week.
But, with encouragement from other bloggers and one pundit, I’m now on the fence again. It would be great to see a political convention up close — and to meet so many bloggers whom I read and with whom I have corresponded.
I’ll let you know if I should go. If you plan on attending, please let me know. Maybe we could arrange a cocktail hour for GayPatriot readers.
ADDENDUM: Should I go, it will be in a weird capacity, both as an advocate and a journalist, an advocate because I favor John McCain’s election as president and a journalist, because if I go, I’ll be covering it for this blog.
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Too expensive. I’ll have to do with seeing McCain and the mystery VP at Washington PA Saturday.
Comment by rightwingprof — August 28, 2008 @ 5:58 pm - August 28, 2008
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Go for it Dan,
You’ll have three years, either of McCain to relax, or time in an Obameducation camp, to catch up on reading
I myself have been reading classic pulp fiction of late. Not as fancy as say Beowolf.
As to being biased, you’re different than the MSM in that you’re honest about your biases
Comment by The Livewire — August 28, 2008 @ 8:18 pm - August 28, 2008
Don’t go on our account. For mine own part, you need to get your paper done. Or submit that guy’s article on the various cultural and historical aspects on farting with your name on it and then go.
Comment by ThatGayConservative — August 29, 2008 @ 12:08 am - August 29, 2008
You have to go. Even though today’s conventions have been stripped of a lot of the color and excitement, as well as meaningful deliberations, a national political convention is an experience one never forgets.
Comment by Jack Allen — August 29, 2008 @ 11:37 am - August 29, 2008
[...] Yesterday I wondered whether I should travel to St. Paul for the Republican National Convention. Prodded by readers and friends (including some who love ribbing me for my political leanings), I decided to go. [...]
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