The Washington Redskins open their season on the road tonight at the New York Giants, last year’s Super Bowl winner.
So, what’s a political Redskins fan to do? Watch the game or watch the Republican National Convention? Decisions, decisions 
And a bigger question: who’s hosting tonight’s RNC watching session? We had so much fun over at MB’s place last night
They’re playing the Giants. As a ‘skins fan, you may not want to watch.
Posted by Anon E. Mouse | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 2:07 pmI vote for watching the game. I first became a fan of the “Washington Redskins” years ago…when Billy Kilmer (#17) was the QB. However, I developed a crush on Terry Bradshaw and swithched to the “Steelers”… Of course, those four SuperBowl wins helped…lol
However, I come from a four generation hockey family and just completed a post on this topic. It’s a bit of a different “view” than Palin described…a LOT different.
Thanks for creating a great site and I plan to visit often.
Michelle
Posted by michelle2005 | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 2:49 pmVivian, you have to go with the ‘skins…besides, McCain won’t be speaking until later in the evening, and I have a hunch this game won’t be close one way or the other!
Posted by bwana | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 4:06 pmMouse – remember the Skins did pretty well against the Giants last year. Besides, the team is different this year, with retirements and trades.
Michelle – interesting take you have on your site about the hockey moms
bwana – I decided it was easier to do both
Oh – and I’m hosting tonight. Ought to be fun!
Posted by vjp | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 4:21 pmThe Redskins are going to overperform tonight, as the Giants are missing both of their starting defensive ends, eliminating the advantage of edge-speed they displayed so prominently against New Englands offensive line in the championship game last year. The Skins may still not win the game, but they’ll make it exciting.
Posted by silence dogood | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 4:54 pmI will be in 日本語 class tonight, so I’ll probably miss both.
Still, the class is a lot of fun.
Posted by Anon E. Mouse | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 6:14 pmAfter watching the 1rst Quarter, that’s a tough call.
I have ZERO confidence in Campbell and Zorn’s got some big shoes to fill. Collins should be starting.
I’m worried about Portis staying healthy and not too thrilled about Jensen being sidelined. It’s going to be a long season.
Sigh….even with all that, I can’t bring myself to watch the RNC….I think I’ll just do laundry.
Posted by proudvadem | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 8:11 pmwell, i guess you can get both since Joe Gibbs just finished speaking at the convention.
Posted by Bryan Scrafford | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 8:57 pmYeah, saw that.
Posted by vjp | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:02 pmAt least Moss is doing pretty well tonight.
I figured out a “solution” to the dilemma of Redskins vs. Politics. As a political. “parrothead” who loves her Skins I’m watching the game w/out sound, surfing the political blogs, and listening to Jimmy Buffett’s live show from Boston
Posted by proudvadem | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:18 pmproud – we’re hanging out in the other thread
Posted by vjp | Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:23 pmOkay so I thought I’d come back and admit that I was completely wrong about the Skins overperforming.
Posted by silence dogood | Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:53 amYou weren’t alone in that assessment, unfortunately
Posted by vjp | Friday, September 5, 2008, 11:07 am