Death and politics

Today was my great uncle's funeral. It was sad to see my grandma so affected and hurt by his death.
His funeral was really awesome, though. Since he was a retired officer from the Marines, we got to see the 21 gun salute (apparently it is 7 guns and 3 shots fired from each. I thought it would be 21 guns firing once), which was the coolest thing ever. The only reason (other than my poor grandma crying so much) I cried was because it was so awesome to see someone who had served our country being honored and remembered that way. It was so patriotic and beautiful. I love America and the funeral made me so happy to live in a country such as this! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
On a lesser note, it also made me want to join the military! Haha. I want to serve my country, but I have to find a way to do it without joining the Marines or Army. I would be more trouble and less help to them.

As for politics, today was the first VP debate. I even had a reminder set on my phone to watch it. Thanks to my sweet little brother and sister however, I was too wrapped up in them to remember to watch it. I did hear the closing statements of each and watched the highlights. I agree that Palin held her own, but the mess up of the generals was a bit much. McClellan and McKiernan. The names are so close, so I can see how it would be an easy mistake. . .but a Civil War general and a general of a war she is all for is a HUGE mix up. She is going to get some MAJOR heartache for that one, but on the soft side, I want to forgive her.
Sarah, I still think you are more qualified than Biden.

Before you judge her too harshly, read THIS and then tell me she is the idiot. I dare you.

McCain-Palin 08!