I am blogging on a television show called The View. It is a daily talk show on ABC featuring a panel of women. It premiered in 1997. The show features discussions on current events and other bits of filler fluff.
I personally became interested in watching about 4 years ago and have been watching on and off since then. It is not must see TV but it does peak my interest into subjects not normally known to me.
I have often wanted to give my own view on select topics, feeling that something was missed, or portrayed incorrectly as most of the women at the table of discussion are out the realm of so called normal living.
So here goes, my first leap into blogging. Wish me luck.
On Monday, 27 September 2008, the one of the topics of discussion was the cost of Governor Sarah Palin’s political wardrobe.
I am simply bowled over with the life of this topic. The Republican Party spent $150,000 to dress a candidate. It should come at no surprise that political money is thrown around like candy. This is not a new idea. Currently I am reading the novel John Adams, by David McCullough. In it, was discussed the sending of John Adams to the First Continental Congress in 1774. The Sons of Liberty purchased him a new red coat, new wig, silver buckled shoes, gold knee buckles, silk hose, new hat and a gold-headed cane. It seems they felt this simple dresser should look the part of leader of a delegation. They also gave him “a little purse” for expenses. I personally have no idea what that ensemble cost then but with the mention of gold, silver, and silk I sure it was not Wal-Mart pricing.
What I would like to hear from any talk show is details how any candidate can change some of the cons of our economy. I personally have had enough of the mud slinging and pettiness. I think some people need a good time out, politicians and newscasters alike.



Works sited:
McCullough, David. John Adams. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004.