http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com The Virtual Home of JVD Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:26:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When I worked in the US Senate from 1998-2000 as a staffer I ran into a lot of politicians at work.  It was routine to see Senator so and so from some state, many of whom you know well from their tenure's in government. I remember walking into the bathroom down ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2008/02/16/john-mccain/ I have a friend who likes to say, "It's not about you."  A lot of times I agree with this friend.  He is a brilliant guy.  Hard not to agree with someone who is brilliant.  But, while I agree that most of the time you need to be a servant ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2008/02/08/it-is-about-you/ Barack Obama, the most inspiring presidential candidate since JFK, recently has been getting hammered on by the Clinton machine.  The Clinton machine is trying to make him out as a lightweight and Hillary as the heavyweight.  Barack needed to respond to the challenge and in front of 15,000 people the ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2008/02/07/im-from-chicago/ Tonight was some of the best political theater I have seen in a long time.  As a ten year old I remember watching the election results come in as Ronald Reagan absolutely trounced Walter Mondale, only a few years ago watching late into the night as Norm Coleman beat Walter ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2008/01/03/huckabee-obama-and-the-losers/ I usually do not make any New Year's resolutions.  I do not know why, nor am I here to analyze that facet of my mind for you, but what I will do is give you some of my thinking on the subject of 2008. 2007 was a great year.  I received ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2008/01/01/new-years-resolutions/ Something is becoming crystal clear to me in the last few days - Leaders lead, find a way, do what it takes, get things done - lots of other people complain.  Do all of us sometimes complain?  Sure, but what I am trying to get better at all the time ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2007/11/26/leaders-lead-others-complain/ Question I have been asking myself lately.  What good am I doing in this world, if any?  This week I am in San Diego and have had the privilege to reconnect with some old friends and colleagues over meals.  Why do I say that to you?  Because - I hope ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2007/11/17/what-is-your-life-about/ Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. -Ferris Bueller Hello! In the midst of the past three months there has not been much time for blogging and keeping up with some writing and reflecting. Lots has been going ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2007/11/10/woah-where-did-three-months-go/ Is down to 4! http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2007/09/22/cubs-magic-number/ If you haven't heard, OJ Simpson is back in trouble again this time for possibly trying to steal some items from a sports memorabilia collector at a Las Vegas hotel.  OJ is now back in jail and awaiting whether or not he will make bail. I ran across this quote from ... http://josephdworak.voxtropolis.com/2007/09/17/oj-simpson/