I was just looking at the map that is supposed to be telling us which candidate won what state, and I have to laugh. One state (i can't remember which right this second) had called it for Obama, but there was like 6% reporting, and it was dead even at 49% each! Another even had it where the percentages were SO far in favor of McCain, but it was still colored blue (for Obama) and only a small percentage of precincts were reporting. I'm not an expert, and I'm sure there's some logical reasons behind why they call things like they do, but it definitely illustrates the media bias that prevailed through this whole election process. And it's not even like I truly favor one candidate over another, I think they are both varying degrees of WRONG, but even Obama die hard supporters must admit that things have been a little out of balance. Okay. Rant over. Sorry - I usually avoid posting any political views, but this really bugged me tonight.
Another media thought: last night there was a Staying Safe on KSL about blogging, and some VERY negative experiences a few families had with their blogs. Now, I know there are certain precautions that we should take - not posting addresses, too much personal info, etc... But how far do you think we need to go? Should all of our blogs be private? Should I delete my blog because it has my last name in it, and the full names of my kids? I mean, I tried to be really careful when John was out of town not to say how much I was missing him, just in case some stalker out there would know I was alone, but in all honesty, I really don't think my family is much at risk - mainly because it's only you, my family, and a few friends and neighbors who visit my silly little blog... What are any of your thoughts?
Another media thought: last night there was a Staying Safe on KSL about blogging, and some VERY negative experiences a few families had with their blogs. Now, I know there are certain precautions that we should take - not posting addresses, too much personal info, etc... But how far do you think we need to go? Should all of our blogs be private? Should I delete my blog because it has my last name in it, and the full names of my kids? I mean, I tried to be really careful when John was out of town not to say how much I was missing him, just in case some stalker out there would know I was alone, but in all honesty, I really don't think my family is much at risk - mainly because it's only you, my family, and a few friends and neighbors who visit my silly little blog... What are any of your thoughts?
Grateful for:
1) The political rhetoric will dial back to a normal level.
2) A husband who brought home pizza tonight so I didn't have to cook.
3) A treadmill at my mom's so I didn't have to run in the rain.
2) A husband who brought home pizza tonight so I didn't have to cook.
3) A treadmill at my mom's so I didn't have to run in the rain.
Comments
I would still love you if you did go private, though. :)