Do You Believe In Miracles?

Although he was unable to meet Senator Norm Coleman or Governor Tim Pawlenty, Ralphie's day at the Xcel Energy Center attending the 2004 Minnesota Republican Convention was not a complete wash. For Ralphie was able to pose next to a tribute to one of his heros, Minnesota's own Herb Brooks:







Later today I depart for a week in China on a bidness trip, but hopefully I'll have a chance to post some thoughts on yesterday's convention in the next few days days. Until then I leave you with a look at a way not to make friends and influence people. I love America, support Israel, and distrust the U.N. as much as the next guy, but displays such as this, in the parking lot across from the Xcel Energy Center at a very busy intersection, do not serve to sway public opinion. (The Saint Paul Cathedral is visible in the background.)