Just finished posting my latest article, "Reverend Al's Side Show", on my website. I'm quite proud of this one, since much of what it talks about happened during the times I lived in New York.

Here's a little sample:

I really had no intention of watching the Democratic love fest. I have, for many years, been eager to hear what the candidates from both sides have to say about their vision for the future. I used to really enjoy the roll call of the states. It was truly a grand celebration of America and democracy.

But, this year, I wanted none of it. It's not that I am so "Republican" that I can't stand the sight of a Democrat. Far from it. I actually listened to Illinois State-Senator Barack Obama. I realize he could be my Senator in November and I wondered if he would "toe the line" of the party platform, or if he would be his own man and say what he believes. I was quite pleased to see that, although he supports John Kerry, he does cautiously. He is not a "Kennedy" liberal (as in Ted - not JFK, who was more like today's Republican than a Democrat).

I could spend all night talking about the hypocrisy of the grand Reverend, but it just isn't worth it. He was a joke candidate who never should have been considered for speaking at the convention, much less a prime-time appearance.

It speaks volumes about the lack of ethics that permeate the Democratic Party.