Ron Paul!

Thursday will go down as one of one of my most remembered days.  Work was an average day, and I spent a portion of my time there listening to reports about the Supreme Court's healthcare ruling.  I think Obama faces a problem, despite the Supreme Court's approval of the legislation he heavily supported.  The opinion of the Court approved the measure on the grounds that it is within the authority of the federal government to enforce the purchasing of healthcare on the basis of taxation.  Obama argued that this legislation was not a tax at all.  I think the general public will view that as nothing more than semantics, but the Republicans may be able to piece together a campaign on the basis of 'lies' going forward to sway independents.  Really not sure how that will all play out just yet.  What's more important than that, however, is that I was able to meet the individual that sparked my heavy interest into government and politics to begin with, Ron Paul.  I stopped by at a conference at Microsoft's office on K Street after work for a little bit to catch up with some recent contacts, and to enjoy a free appetizer and cocktail.  I then headed over to the 51st Annual Congressional Baseball game at Nationals Park.  Ron Paul threw out the first pitch, donning a throwback Astros' jersey, to his son, Rand, that would have been called a strike.  Pretty good for a 76-year old!  After he walked off the field he was stopped by a large number of people for a photograph opportunity, autographs, and hand shakes.  I was able to say hello to his wife, Carol, as I waited while she passed by, and she said hello with a big smile.  He was eventually able to make his way to where I was standing, and I greeted him with a hand shake and a thank you.  I told him how I have been campaigning for him since 2007 in Wisconsin, and he said thank you very much.  The security guard nearby offered to take a photo of us for me, and Ron autographed my ticket to the game as well.  I didn't really think the night could go any better, until I was offered a free beer from Keenan's boss, and also had an opportunity for a second photo with the Congressman.  A moment of eudemonia.  The Democrats won the game, and I left the stadium with a new group of friends and a memory for a lifetime.