Events like September 11th are tough to talk about. Fortunately, time makes their memory less potent, which is important as it enables us to take another, more objective look at what happened to ensure our recollection of history is as it was–free from momentary emotion and passion. That day holds enough historical significance to us and the world that it is unquestionably worth analyzing again.

Some may take issue with this sort of invocation claiming it’s at worst a gross politicization of a tragedy or at best simply unnecessary. My intent, however, is to highlight what I found to be legitimate and logical inconsistencies and their implications, and to share what influenced my judgment with others. It’s up to the individual to decide if this falls in the realm of reality or conspiracy theory, but I will say that impossible doesn’t necessarily follow improbable or unbelievable. Our world’s history is rife with government abuse, especially of its own citizens or property for political purposes.

These documentaries call to attention the real possibility–one with precedent in our country, even–that our government committed, or was complicit in, such an act eight years ago. True, the past is just that, but we need to learn from it so atrocities like 9/11 don’t happen again; and if they do, so those responsible are identified and held accountable.

I think Palin won it. There, I had to say it; I couldn’t hold back anymore. With her expectations ankle-high, a horrible string of interviews pressuring her every answer, Sarah Palin managed to prove she is not, in fact, an idiot. And that’s all she needed to do to win.

The Republican supporters were losing faith in the McCain campaign. A poor reaction to the financial crisis, controversies with McCain’s campaign aides, sheltering the Vice Presidential candidate, these all contributed to a poor showing at the polls for John McCain. But tonight, Sarah Palin breathed a breath of fresh–albeit hot–air into her embattled ticket-mate’s attempt at the presidency.

She said very little of quality (though she did speak eloquently about certain issues of personal concern to her), but managed to exceed the low bar set for her. John McCain must be spreading that wry, Cheshire Cat-ish grin across his face right now. No K.O. punch tonight; this race isn’t over.

Update 10:30pm: I just want to make sure I note that I do believe Biden won on merit and quality. But, as far as politics goes, I think the McCain camp can call tonight a victory, as well.