Today's Rant

Did anyone see the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? What a race. Barbaro toyed with the field. He was in the top 6 most of the race until the last turn then he turned on the jets and that was it. He won pulling away. We have not had a Triple Crown winner since 1978 but I think this might be the year that changes. Recently we have had the Triple Crown contenders winning the Derby and the Preakness, but falling at the Belmont. The only question with Barbaro is can he run so soon after the Derby. He usually has about 5 weeks off between races, but i think he'll be fine.

Barry Bonds hit no. 713 last night. There has been no fanfare and MLB is staying away from this, but this week history could be made. Babe Ruth could get passed this week and no one will really talk about it. I just find it disturbing that everyone is staying away from Bonds but embraced McGwire and Sosa in 1998 when they made the run at Marris' record. Everyone knows McGwire was on the juice then but only because he's retired does he get a free pass. I just think it's a little hypocritical. I will celebrate this week if Bonds ties and passes Ruth.

I ask everyone to go get Pat Buchanan's Where the Right Went Wrong. I cannot put it down. For anyone who has wondered how President Bush put us in this war in Iraq, this book will answer all of your questions. I think it is very important that Bush supporters and Bush haters all read this book. If you disagree with most of Buchanan's other beliefs, you cannot dismiss his historical knowledge, his foreign policy experience, and his credentials.

How does Patrick Kennedy not have to take a breathalyzer test when he's pulled for drunk driving? I was stunned to learn this week that Members of Congress cannot be pulled for speeding or be subject to other traffic laws because they may have to go "vote" sometime and they can't be hindered from doing their job. The no speeding tickets bothers me less than the police having no jurisdiction over them. What is appalling is that the police were going to cover up Kennedy's accident. He left the Hawk and Dove, a prominent drinking hole for Capitol Hill interns and staff and proceeded to drive. After he almost kills 2 police officers, he crashes his car and says it was the Ambien he took. What is also disturbing is that he was pulled over for drunk driving in RI a couple of months ago. Maybe this second visit to the Mayo Clinic will help him. This family really has a problem with alcohol. With all of Ted's problems and now Patrick, they should probably stay away from alcohol.