So, He's Decided Not to Run

Vice President Biden came out today and informed representatives of the press that he would not run.

Not having a Democratic (as in political persuasion) allegiance, I honestly could care less.

However, I think there's "bigger fish to fry" here, than what lies on the surface. And I think there's a lesson to be learned.

For after all, at his age Joe Biden is, in all likelihood, surrendering any future opportunity to run; (given the possibility that whomever wins the presidency will hold onto it for eight years).

And didn't his son, Beau, prior to his untimely death, express the desire that his father run for the Democratic nomination for the office of President of the United States of America?

No doubt, there are conflicting emotions surging through Joe's proverbial veins, i.e.,

"Well, didn't my dearly departed son ask me to run? I mean, don't I owe him that much?"

(and/or)

"But I'm sure Beau would understand what it would cost our family during this season in which we are contending with his passing."

(and/or)

"After all, I've got to do what's good for me. Promises are meant to be broken, (or at least, ignored)."

Whether I agree with Mr. Biden's politics and policies or no, (and I can't say I do) I can only salute this good man's decision given the tenor of the things with which he has contended, and his apparent desire to "step away" and recoup, refresh, (and if not retire) for a while.

By William McDonald, PhD. Excerpt from "(Mc)Donald's Daily Diary" Vol. 11