Posted by
Virginia Daddy on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:36:27 PM
Through finals and finding a rythm since school is done, and splitting time watching the boys, time with the wife, and working part time for school credit at the university, I am ready to go. Ready to go where, I am not sure, but ready.
Its time to catch up on the news and figure out the state of affairs. It seems Obama and Co are set to make this a socialist nation, and it seems the GOP is finally getting a pair. Obama is still Obama, learning on the fly. Nancy dug herself into a hole, that I think she's still in. Biden's becoming a liability/joke, and Gingrich is giving conservatives direction. We have a new nominee for the SCOTUS who has a couple serious question marks. Beyond that, I don't know much, and look forward to catching up soon.
A quick reflection on this past school year. First, I survived. I survived a move, a lonely wife, two kids who need a daddy and a very demanding curriculum. I tried my best to give each party, because I think family is the most important thing in anyone's life. Spouses need each other, and little boys need loving parents. Law school requires a lot of attention and dedication, and it was difficult to fit everything in. Did I do it well, I don't know. I can come back to school next year, though I certainly am not top of the class. My kids still like me, and so does my wife (I think). I am still in the game, and that is good.
Since learning about the law, it has changed how I approach politics. My beliefs are the same, as are the things I'd like to see happen in society. But approaching the process to achieving them has changed. I hope this will come out in future writings. One thing I have learned is that although there is always a right answer and a wrong answer, the decision will often simply come down to who make the better argument concerning past decisions and existing statutes. This argument will often include appeals to emotion and policy. Depending on the judge sitting on the bench, the emotion can play a huge role (a reason why I am concerned that the new SCOTUS nominee may not be the best choice, if she makes her decisions on her experiences).
Anyway, I hope to come back with a vengeance, and look forward to catching up with everyone's work.