New Library

The new St. George Library opened today. Since I was at the Library a Newspaper reporter took my picture while I was sitting at the Computer. He asked me what my name was, so there is a chance that my picture may appear in the Newspaper tomorrow. The New Library is much larger than the old one. Since there is more room on the book-shelves, I hope they begin adding new books. Also I would like to see them expand the hours.

My daughter called me on the phone today! It was great to hear her voice! We wished each other a Merry Christmas! Needless to say, I am proud of my daughter!

Let's bring the troops home from Iraq. I opposed this Unjust War from the beginning. I also opposed the Gulf War back in 1991. I'm not a Pacifist, but I hate seeing our Country destroyed through senseless and costly Wars!

Endorsement

I usually don't endorse Candidates this early, however I am endorsing John Edwards for President. Although Mr. Edwards probably won't make an announcement until later this month, I believe that it is not too early to show support for his potential candidacy. I supported Mr. Edwards in 2004, because of his message of Compassion for The Poor and his ability to get his message across. I also admire Mr. Edwards because he has the courage to admit that granting President Bush the power to use force in Iraq was a tragic mistake! I hope my readers will also consider endorsing Mr. Edwards for President.

Cordially, Kris Ballard

Chess Tournament

Yesterday I played in the Igor Ivanov Chess Tournament. I won 2 games and lost 3. This is the 2nd Chess Tournament that I have played in.

Land Bill

I have good news to report. I just received News that Senator Bennett has given up on trying to sneak the Washington County Land Bill through Congress this Session! The Citizens of Washington County, Utah, deserve credit for opposing this Land Grab!

Marcus Borg

I'm reading an interesting book by Marcus Borg about Jesus. I can't remember the exact title of the Book, but Mr. Borg has some Religious Ideas that deserve consideration.

Knowledge

Aim for knowledge. If you become poor it will be wealth for you: if you become rich it will adorn you.

El Zubeir son of Abu-Bakr

Knowledge is better than wealth. You have to look after wealth; knowledge looks after you.

Ali

New Districts

It looks very likely that Utah will be getting a New Congressional Seat! The Republicans in Utah weren't interested in pushing for an extra Congressional Seat, until they realized that they weren't going to be in the Majority in the New Congress. Also the New Congress plans on giving Washington DC, a Congressional Seat, so there would be 437 seats in the House, instead of 435. These changes should take place within the next year or two.

District

There is a possibility that Utah will be awarded an additional Congressional District! I will be attending a meeting this evening, to see the maps that show the various proposals for Redistricting. That would be exciting if we could get an extra Congressional Seat!

More important than Politics, I was able to visit with my daughter the last few days!

Kind Words

Lately I have been receiving alot of Kind Words from People who voted for me in the Election! It's good to receive encouragement from my Community. Many are urging me to run for Public Office again.

Indonesia

It sounds like President Bush isn't too popular in Indonesia. I'm starting to like Indonesia.

Land Bill

During the Lame-Duck session of Congress, Greedy Land Speculators from Southern Utah are trying to get Congress to turn over 25,000 acres of Federal Land, to Private Development in Washington County, Utah! If any of my readers know anyone in Congress who is Environmentally Friendly, please tell them that the Citizens of Washington County, Utah, don't want this Land Bill!

It looks like the Bechtel Corporation has Cut and Run from Iraq. Too bad they were paid for work that they never completed!

CodePink

CodePink is a fantastic organization! Although I'm not a Lady, the Women in our area set up a local chapter, and have received Media Coverage. Here is the Website for the National Organization: http://CodePinkAlert.org.

I can't wait for the New Congress to take over! Although I know that they won't be able to correct everything, at least there will be some improvement!

Time-Tables

President Bush says that he doesn't want Time-Tables for bringing the Troops home. Sorry, but the Gravy-Train for Halliburton is coming to an end!

Iraq

Let's bring the Troops home from Iraq! The Republicans have spent enough Time, Treasure, and Lives, on their Military Adventure! I suggest a careful auditing of Halliburton's books by the new Congress. Also Blackwater Security, and others, should be scrutinized.

Washington County

There is so much going on, in Washington County, Utah! Here are a couple of links about the rapid, uncontrollable growth our area is facing: http://CitizensForDixie.org, and http://VisionDixie.org.

Here is a link for helping our kids have a good Christmas: http://CoinsForKids.net.

Veterans Day

Yesterday was Veterans Day. The College Democrats marched in the Veterans Day Parade. Although I'm not in College, they let me help carry their banner! It was good to keep the Democratic Message in front of the People!

It's great that we were able to take control of Congress! Here in Utah, we struggled! The only place that Democrats seem to do well in Utah, is in Salt Lake County! I will not rest until Democrats begin doing well in Southern Utah as well!

Denver

I think the 2008 Democratic National Convention should be held in Denver. What do my readers think?

Final Results

Although I lost my Election, I still feel like a Winner! I received 6,329 Votes! The Incumbent took 69% of the Vote, I received 24%, and the Independent Candidate followed with 5%.

Campaigning

I have been doing alot of Campaigning, since tomorrow is the Election! The Honk and Wave, has been working real well! Tomorrow, some of us Democrats are going to have an Election Party, at the Coral Hills Motel, starting at 8 PM!

Three more days!

There is so much going on with my Campaign, I don't know where to begin! This morning, and yesterday evening I did the Honk and Wave. Also, this morning I did the Alzheimers Memory Walk. This Memory Walk raised $22,000, for People who suffer from Alzheimers. The Team, I was on (Democrats of Southern Utah) , raised more Money ($600) , than any other Team! On Thursday Evening, I attended a Meet the Candidates Event, at the SunRiver Community Center. Although there weren't many People there, I was able to meet some highly motivated Seniors, who are looking for Good Government! On top of all this, I moved to a different Apartment (i.e. Room) yesterday!