Reflections on this Iowa nonsense:

Huckabee:
I'm not in love with Huckabee. Is this because he's a religious man? Perhaps. You see, America's got some pretty recent experience with an "evangelical" president and it makes us hesitate. Don't get me wrong, I realize religion can be a good thing, but in this country, many of those who wear religion on their sleeves do it for show. I see this in politics and I see it in my everyday life.

I would have preferred a Fred Thompson victory, but since Huckabee isn't a liberal Republican, I still see his victory as a good thing.

Clinton:
Iowa may not be smart enough to choose Fred Thompson, but they're smart enough to see through shrill Hillary.

Obama:
He's the man to beat. The DFL would be wise to choose him.

Romney:
He's too bland, metro and liberal. He should just become a Democrat or team up with John Edwards to form the Handsome Party.

Thompson:
I'm still pullin' for ya, buddy. You're starting to scare me, though. Thompson is the thinking man's conservative.