Only three more weeks at this writing until the greatest opportunity offered anywhere in the world. Yes many countries offer the ballot box, but nowhere as free and open as in America.
The attack ads from both sides, for all levels of government, grow in intensity and nastiness. Why would any sane person vote for either candidate if they are in fact that evil? We all know they are not and I shudder when someone tells me, and many do, that they aren’t going to vote for the very reasons I’ve stated. (Do go to the polls, inform yourself and take advantage of this amazing privilege.)
One word that is used often this election cycle that, in my opinion, is reaching a new low is LIE. “He lies” – “she lied”. Webster defines the word as “to make a statement that one knows is false, especially with intent to deceive”. Way too many liberties are being taken with that word making its true meaning diluted and the word “liar” even more acceptable. It is a hateful word and should be avoided.
Yesterday I learned that I had been downgraded by a prominent organization that has always given me the highest endorsement. Of course I inquired – the response “in one of your newspaper columns you lied about us”. I was so dumbfounded I could not respond. Going back to the article, there it was, I had taken issue with them, therefore I “lied”.
On a brighter note, a prominent Galena citizen from the Civil War Era is being honored with a ribbon cutting at his restored home on October 26, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. in Galena. Elihu Washburne, who has more to do with Ulysses S. Grant becoming the Commanding Officer of all U.S. Forces at that time and ultimately becoming President of the United States than any other single person, will be honored as the man of the hour.
Mr. Washburne served as a U.S. Congressman, Secretary of State, and ultimately U.S. Minister to France.
Director of all Illinois Historic Sights, Amy Martin, will join Galena Director Terry Miller and hopefully Mr. Washburne’s great great grandson Ray Washburne for this momentous event. Senator Bivins will join us as well.
The home has so much significance, to include being the location of where Ulysses S. Grant received a teletype at 1:30 A.M. on November 4, 1866 that he was elected the 18th President of the United States. It’s one more reason to visit Galena and tour the Home which is lead by a dedicated group of ladies belonging to the International Order of Questers, Galena Belles, Chapter 1304. These ladies also get much of the credit for the home’s restoration.