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Legal Problems or Profit

2009-07-05T21:15:00.003-05:00

Sarah Palin is to resign as the Alaskan governor. I my never to be humble opinion she is resigning to make a profit and that crap about helping people is just that, crap. It's no secret that she is constantly being investigated for possible ethics violations. Is there something legal problems coming down the pike that the powers that be instructed her to jump ship to benefit the party? Stay tuned because this is the more likely possibility. With the exception of President being a Governor of a state is the most powerful office in politics. In the Senate you are one or one hundred and in Congress you are one of more than 300. The Governor is the one and only boss of the state, top dog. We were hit over the head with that fact during the last presidential election concerning Obama's lack of experience. I hope she is resigning to make a buck (the republican way) and not running from pending legal problems. As I believe that the Republican Party is always wrong and should be destroyed we still need them around to keep the weak and cowardly Democratic Party in check until we (the people) find a better way.

Before I say what I'm about to say I must state that Palin was put in an impossible position by Senator Mc Cain. There is no way anyone could be brought up to speed from Palin's position in time to become a viable candidate for the Vice Presidency. With that said, Palin is a joke! Properly a nice person but never can be a candidate for the highest office, hell most are not. During the election she had no clear answers to simple questions and the answers she did try to give were embarrassing even to me. There were times I was embarrassed for her.

Her fans say she was unfairly treated and attacked. I say if you are Governor of a State, world politics should be at least a hobby and you should be able to answer a few questions. You should at least know what books and magazines you read. Also if you are able to attack the opposition of your opponents and claim you are a "PITBULL" there is no such thing as too harsh.
We should want out leaders to have intelligence and natural curiosity and not be coached. The coaching and training of Palin during the election cost Mc Cain valuable time. Unfortunately we do not know when to cut bait and move on. Pailn will be given many opportunities to damage the Republican Party. Some one please take the shovel from the Republican Party's hands because the hole is getting deep!

Iraq Marks Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Cities

2009-06-30T20:19:00.002-05:00

The United States finally received its flowers from Iraqi citizens. We were told that American Military would be greeted with flowers upon invading the country but only received snipers, roadside bombs and suicide bombers. Before George Bush left office he singed an agreement that U.S. forces would pull back out of Iraq's cities on this day. This day has become an Iraqi holiday and has spurred multiple celebrations all day and night long.

The U.S. Military will still provide support when needed but this will go down as a great day as Iraq will begin to stand owns her own. Hopefully without a puppet government.

Dick Cheney has been seen in multiple instances saying that this pull back will lead to more violence and death. How much more violent can Iraq get? He blames Obama for this pull back. Unfortunate for him it was his administration that signed the agreement that allowed this to happen. Hoping that it turns out bad is not only like shooting your friend in the face, it's bordering treason (maybe not but it sounds good).

Secretary of State Needs Health Care - Do You?

2009-06-19T03:50:00.003-05:00

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton falls and injures her elbow. She goes to the hospital and is seen right away (I have waited for many hours). Can you do that? She is scheduled for surgery and will get it when she wants it. How much of the bill will she have to pay? Will she get the best of care? I'm not hating on her, I just think we all should have such health care. She she fought for such health care for all it in the 90's but was defeated by the same people who oppose the proposition today. Ironically we are here once again. The United States is the only country in the free world that allows companies to make a profit on primary medical care for it's citizens. Just think about that for a moment! Profit means denial of care in my book. As we try to take better care of ourselves I always believe there must be a better way to get care when you need it.

Man Bites 13 Foot Python to Save His Life

2009-04-22T08:33:00.003-05:00

This is a crazy story. What would you do?

What would you do, if a 13' hungry python wrapped itself around you, then literally dragged you up a tree?

This is exactly what happened to Kenyan farm worker Ben Nyaumbe, living in the Malindi area of Kenya.

“I was preparing ugali at 7pm, close to the stable. I stood to pick a packet of flour when the water started boiling.

As I stood up, I stepped on a spongy thing on the ground and suddenly, my leg was entangled with the body of a huge python." [...]

"I would probably have struggled until I was too tired to fight anymore, yet Mr. Nyaumbe had the sense to bite the serpent on the tip of it's tail during a 1 hour exhaustive fight for his life." [ ...]

"It waggled its ragged and scary tail on my mouth. I had to bite it as I struggled, one hand incapacitated,"

Nyaumbe relayed the tale to authorities that he managed to reach his mobile phone in his pocket, just as the python relaxed it's grip at the top of the tree.

His employer contacted the police who arrived with a rope to pull them both out of the tree - hopefully the snake was able to break Nyaumbe's heavy fall to the ground.

Peter Katam, superintendent of police in Malindi district, had this to say:

"The snake had coiled his hands and was trying to swallow him but he struggled very hard. The officers and villagers managed to rescue him and he was freed."

He himself was injured on the lower lip of the mouth - it was bleeding a little bit - as the tip of the snake's tail was sharp when he said he bit it.

When speaking with the Daily Nation newspaper, he told them that the python had probably been hunting livestock (such as goats) when it wrapped his upper body in it's coils.

The police officers were too frightened to shoot the snake, for fear of missing and killing Nyaumbe. Supt., Katam had this to say to the BBC:

"If it wasn't for the villagers and officers who helped him, he would have been swallowed by the snake over the Easter holiday," [...]

He added: "It's very mysterious, this ability to lift the man onto the tree. I've never heard of this before."

Once captured, it was stuffed into 3 sacks and taken to a sanctuary - however, it escaped and has not yet been recaptured.

Such an event would surely be the stuff of nightmares, for the surrounding villagers.

There are plenty of other deadly snakes in Kenya, both venomous and non-venomous.

The green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) hunts and sleeps in trees, and will likely flee rather than engage anyone in a fight.
The black mamba looks threateningly predatory and is brown rather than black. Their name is actually derived from the blue-black color in the inside of their mouths, visible when threatened. They are fast, nervous, lethally venomous and highly aggressive.
Rock pythons are the largest snakes in Africa. They prey on adult impala or gazelles, filling their bellies for 3-6 months.
Python sebae is found in subsaharan Africa and is one of the world's largest species of snakes. Adults reach over 20' and are typically brown in color.
The most dangerous poisonous snake in all of Africa, is the puff adder (Bitis Arietans) - it is culpable for the majority of snake bites in all of Africa. This snake does not try to retreat when bothered, in fact it tends to bask in the sunshine of its own favorite footpaths.
Black Spitting Cobra, this name actually covers several species of cobra whose physiology allows them to spit venom when facing predators. While their poison is relatively harmless to humans (as long there are no cuts or open wounds) it will cause blindness if it spits and successfully reaches the eyes.
After all these aforementioned snakes, we have yet to consider the Black Mamba. It is the fastest and most feared snake in all of Africa. It is aggressive and will bite if threatened.
The snake that is probably the most recognized snake in the world, is the cobra. They are not only fast but they are also huge, having the ability to swim and climb trees.

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2009-04-21T23:39:00.007-05:00

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2009-01-21T02:02:00.003-05:00

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Police: Angry Ohio boy, 4, shoots baby sitter

2009-01-09T00:48:00.002-05:00

The story below is crazy. The kid is what some would call "gangsta". This kid will be going to school next year and who would want to be his teacher. Would you want your children to go to school with this kid?

THE STORY:

Police: Angry Ohio boy, 4, shoots baby sitter:

JACKSON, Ohio – Police say an angry 4-year-old Ohio boy grabbed a gun from a closet and shot his baby sitter.

Eighteen-year-old Nathan Beavers was hospitalized Sunday with minor wounds to his arm and side after the shotgun attack. Police say another teen was also injured.

Witnesses told police the child was angry because Beavers accidentally stepped on his foot. Beavers was watching the child at a mobile home in Jackson with several other teenagers and several other children.

Jackson County Sheriff John Shashteen says authorities are investigating. The child has not been charged.

FIGHTS!

2008-12-26T23:34:00.003-05:00

I do not believe in violence but I would rather see people fighting than shooting each other. It would have been nice to see George W Bush and Saadam Hussien duke it out.

The Oldest Stash of Marijuana Found

2008-12-04T00:38:00.005-05:00

Researchers found a 2,700 year old stash of weed in China. It was found in a tomb buried with a Shaman. Researchers determined that is was used as a psychoactive drug rather than as fiber for food or clothing because it was found in a bowl inside of a leather pouch (They also found WalMarts best sold water bong). They believe it was to be for the Shaman's use in the afterlife.

The article also states the 18 researchers tested the 2lbs of marijuana for it's potency and THC levels. How was that done? Is there any weed left? What did they do with the seeds? What is the street value of weed grown from such seeds? More importantly, what would the cool street name for a bag of weed from those seeds? Well, you read the story below for yourself:

2,700-year-old marijuana found in Chinese tomb.

Stash seems to have been intended for buried shaman to use in the afterlife.

Nov 27, 2008 01:23 PM

Dean Beeby
THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA – Researchers say they have located the world's oldest stash of marijuana, in a tomb in a remote part of China.

The cache of cannabis is about 2,700 years old and was clearly ``cultivated for psychoactive purposes," rather than as fibre for clothing or as food, says a research paper in the Journal of Experimental Botany.

The 789 grams of dried cannabis was buried alongside a light-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian man, likely a shaman of the Gushi culture, near Turpan in northwestern China.

The extremely dry conditions and alkaline soil acted as preservatives, allowing a team of scientists to carefully analyze the stash, which still looked green though it had lost its distinctive odour.

"To our knowledge, these investigations provide the oldest documentation of cannabis as a pharmacologically active agent," says the newly published paper, whose lead author was American neurologist Dr. Ethan B. Russo.

Remnants of cannabis have been found in ancient Egypt and other sites, and the substance has been referred to by authors such as the Greek historian Herodotus. But the tomb stash is the oldest so far that could be thoroughly tested for its properties.

The 18 researchers, most of them based in China, subjected the cannabis to a battery of tests, including carbon dating and genetic analysis. Scientists also tried to germinate 100 of the seeds found in the cache, without success.

The marijuana was found to have a relatively high content of THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis, but the sample was too old to determine a precise percentage.

Researchers also could not determine whether the cannabis was smoked or ingested, as there were no pipes or other clues in the tomb of the shaman, who was about 45 years old.

The large cache was contained in a leather basket and in a wooden bowl, and was likely meant to be used by the shaman in the afterlife.

"This materially is unequivocally cannabis, and no material has previously had this degree of analysis possible," Russo said in an interview from Missoula, Mont.

"It was common practice in burials to provide materials needed for the afterlife. No hemp or seeds were provided for fabric or food. Rather, cannabis as medicine or for visionary purposes was supplied."

The tomb also contained bridles, archery equipment and a harp, confirming the man's high social standing.

Russo is a full-time consultant with GW Pharmaceuticals, which makes Sativex, a cannabis-based medicine approved in Canada for pain linked to multiple sclerosis and cancer.

The company operates a cannabis-testing laboratory at a secret location in southern England to monitor crop quality for producing Sativex, and allowed Russo use of the facility for tests on 11 grams of the tomb cannabis.

Researchers needed about 10 months to cut red tape barring the transfer of the cannabis to England from China, Russo said.

The inter-disciplinary study was published this week by the British-based botany journal, which uses independent reviewers to ensure the accuracy and objectivity of all submitted papers.

The substance has been found in two of the 500 Gushi tombs excavated so far in northwestern China, indicating that cannabis was either restricted for use by a few individuals or was administered as a medicine to others through shamans, Russo said.

"It certainly does indicate that cannabis has been used by man for a variety of purposes for thousands of years."

Russo, who had a neurology practice for 20 years, has previously published studies examining the history of cannabis.

"I hope we can avoid some of the political liabilities of the issue," he said, referring to his latest paper.

The region of China where the tomb is located, Xinjiang, is considered an original source of many cannabis strains worldwide.

Giants Burress Shot in Right Thigh

2008-11-30T05:50:00.002-05:00

What the hell is going on here? My neighbor mentioned this to me as I was raking leaves today and I thought it was a joke. Alcohol (or other substances) and stupidity are a deadly combination. For most people this deadly mix is realized at home (sometime in a crowded night club). If it were me I would be still handcuffed to the hospital bed the next day answering questions form NYC police, not refusing access to police at my New Jersey home. Knowing what I know about NYC there must have been about 10 or 15 people laying next to Plaxico Burress on the floor claiming they were also hit by the magic bullet. They would simultaneously be on the phone with their favorite lawyer discussing the future pending case. gotta love the NYC.

I'm a huge Giants fan and I'm wondering how this would affect Plaxico and the team? Will there be criminal charges applied? Most of us cannot legally carry a firearm in NYC let alone fire it in a club. As you can remember Sean "Puffy" Combs was involved in something similar at a club with Jennifer Lopez. The ensuing high speed chase with NYC police woke her ass up and she left the rap world alone after that. Looks like Combs paid a lackey to take the gun charge. I'm even sure you cannot shoot yourself in the leg without taking a mandatory trip to the Nut Hut. What will the league do? I'm sure there are rules against such behavior. What will the Giants do? Plaxico has been anything but a choir boy and has been a bigger problem for them this year. More importantly, will Burress be healthy this year? Well only time will tell. All I can say is GO BIG BLUE GO!

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Run Sarah Run!

2008-11-12T18:07:00.003-05:00

MANDATE - LANDSLIDE - ASS KICKING!

2008-11-05T00:16:00.007-05:00

It is a shame that President Elect Barack Obama's Grandmother did not live to see this day. I heard someone say "She voted for him in Heaven and she did not have to wait in line long because there were not any Republicans there".

History was made and I will say I am proud of America today. She has grown and I hope she continues to grow and set examples for the rest of the world. I was very ashamed of McCain supporters for booing the President Elect as McCain graciously addressed him. I hope this hate in America is a thing of the pass and if they want to stay there they will just have to be left behind. No more hate, fear and demonizing of others please. NO MORE IN THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA and sit in church on Sunday.

McCain proves again that he is a decent man. I don't know what happened but McCain took the low road and resorted to gimmicks in his campaign. McCain did not stick to the issues and took bad advice from someone he trusted. Thank you that someone.

I believe that President Elect Obama will use his 100 million people (and growing) organization to help guide him. He got support from the masses and owes no lobbyist or groups anything. I also hope he uses his amazing communication network to get the masses involved and alert us as to who or what gets in the way of us moving this country forward. This should not be difficult as we have witness the technology and communication expertise his organization developed. In this way we the masses can get to work to correct or remove the problem.

There will be a small, vocal and older group that will go out of there way to hold on to hate and fear. As I mentioned earlier if we cannot drag them forward kicking and screaming for the good of us all, we will need to ignore them and leave them behind.

America still needs work because we still define a person that is 50% one race and 50% another as Black. Why is that?

The World is Laughing at us

2008-11-02T19:48:00.006-05:00

Sara Palin was PUNK'd! The walking talking point (Sara Palin) preformed well. It is reported it took a week for her staff to set this call up and they just F'ed up. She sounded more like a groupie than the Vice President of the United States or a slick car salesman that constantly push the paperwork to your side of the table as he shoots you line after line of bullshit.

Sara . . . . No way . . . . . Not Ready

2008-11-01T22:38:00.007-05:00

This has to be a joke . . . . . . . . This is what McCain chose. This is the ultimate in poor judgment; she may have to negotiate with other world leaders on our behalf while McCain is in Haven (or Hell) kicking himself. FUCK THAT SHIT "Please say it ain't so Joe". "You Betcha" and all Presidential lingo.

PTSD?

2008-11-01T01:16:00.003-05:00

McCain thinks he is speaking with his fellow prisoners. I hope he gets the help he needs. Some one should have put a stop to this and got this man some help. Please don't let our young veterans got through 40 years in this state of mind. Get them all they need. Please!

Alzheimer's Disease?

2008-11-01T01:01:00.002-05:00

This is sad and painful

Plumber Joe - No Show

2008-10-31T06:53:00.006-05:00

I don't want to pile on, but damn! McCain just never got on track with his campaign. First he made a poor VP choice which caused him to waste time and resources to get Caribou Barbie up to speed and having her baggage drag the campaign down. He never was able to get an attack to stick to Obama and has constantly changed his message. He put this Plumber into the spot light by invoking him in a national debate and he turns out to be a liar and a fake. Then he embraces the liar and fake because he was too stubborn to back away from a mistake. You would think that this was McCain's first time running for President with such a poor performance. Sadly it looks like Joe will vote against his own best interest because Obama's plans will benefit him and his family the most. Now McCain and his supporter are reduces to making up these worst case scenarios and dreaming them to be true, and using these fantasies to attack Obama. Desperate!

Obama has preformed flawlessly. His message has been on point. He has carried himself with honor and respect. His ground game has been organized, very mobile and may become legendary. Omama's superior organization has kept McCain off balance, frustrated and confused. The video will speak to that. I liked McCain but when he used Bush tactics and jumped in the gutter it just turned me off because I thought "here we go again". This was not a good tactic for McCain because he is a much more honorable man the Bush could ever be and looked uncomfortable with this.

I still believe that is will be difficult for Obama to will given the history of the United States. Some say the Bradley Effect may flip the results. A new term may be born from this election, the Obama Effect! This will result in people saying they will support the more traditional candidate because of perceive pressure form society and peers. This support will become non-existent when this voter enters the boot because in their heart and pocketbook they know the less traditional candidate is better for them and the country. Will we see an Obama Effect land slide?

Sara Palin the SOCIALIST

2008-10-28T20:36:00.008-05:00

In recent days, Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK), has begun referring to Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) as “Barack the Wealth Spreader,” referring to his proposed tax plan that would provide greater tax relief for lower income individuals than those with higher incomes. Obama recently explained his support for progressive taxation, saying, “I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.”

Palin contends that Obama’s characterization of his tax plan revealed him to be a “socialist” who wants to “redistribute” American wealth. Palin argues that the Obama tax plan “discourages productivity,” will “punish hardwork,” and will “stifle the entrepreneurial spirit.”

Conservatives in the media have echoed Palin’s sentiments, insinuating that Obama is a “Marxist” and referring to his tax plan as “welfare.”

But Palin’s criticisms of Obama’s “spread the wealth” remarks are ironic, as she recently characterized Alaska’s tax code in a very similar way. Just last month, in an interview with Philip Gourevitch of the New Yorker, Palin explained the windfall profits tax that she imposed on the oil industry in Alaska as a mechanism for ensuring that Alaskans “share in the wealth” generated by oil companies:

And Alaska—we’re set up, unlike other states in the union, where it’s collectively Alaskans own the resources. So we share in the wealth when the development of these resources occurs. … It’s to maximize benefits for Alaskans, not an individual company, not some multinational somewhere, but for Alaskans.

In fact, Alaska’s Clear and Equitable Share (ACES) program, which manages the redistribution of oil wealth in Alaska, brings in so much money that the state needs no income or sales tax. In addition, this year ACES will provide every Alaskan with a check for an estimated $3,200.

As Hendrick Hertzberg notes, “Perhaps there is some meaningful distinction between spreading the wealth and sharing it…but finding it would require the analytic skills of Karl the Marxist.”

Taken from Think Progress.org

I find it strange most people that are complaining about Obama's tax plan are worried about it taking part of their wealth and giving it to someone else. Most of these people have no hope of ever earning $250,000 a year (as 98% of small businesses do not) and quiet frankly have no wealth at all to lose. The only wealth most of these people had was in their homes or 401K earnings and this puts most of them in the red.

The people fueling this backlash are the wealthy that did not include you in sharing the wealth as they raked in Billions, but forced you to share the pain in the form of a Trillion Dollar Wall Street bailout. Don't help them rob you again by parroting their talking points.

Americans must be suffering from mass hypnosis to not only vote against her own best interest, but fight long and hard destroy herself. I'm embarrassed as the world views in disbelief.

ANOTHER NAIL IN THE COFFIN

2008-10-26T22:17:00.007-05:00

Alaska's top newspaper endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for the White House, saying it would be too risky to put their Republican state governor Sarah Palin just "one 72-year-old heartbeat from the leadership of the free world".

The Anchorage Daily News, the leading daily in the overwhelmingly Republican state, called Palin's vice-presidential nomination "an improbable and highly memorable event" and added that "many Alaskans are proud to see their governor, and their state, so prominent on the national stage".

Nevertheless, the newspaper editorial deemed her not yet ready to serve in the White House, and saying the hometown boosterism "does not overwhelm all other judgment".

The paper was even more scathing in its assessment of the top of the Republican ticket.

"Our sober view is that her running mate, Senator John McCain , is the wrong choice for president at this critical time for our nation," the daily wrote.

" Senator Barack Obama , the Democratic nominee, brings far more promise to the office," the Anchorage Daily News said.

"In a time of grave economic crisis, he displays thoughtful analysis, enlists wise counsel and operates with a cool, steady hand. The same cannot be said of Senator McCain ."

Particularly on the top campaign issue - the faltering US economy - the newspaper said McCain "has stumbled and fumbled badly in dealing with the accelerating crisis as it emerged".

"His behaviour in this crisis - erratic is a kind description - shows him to be ill-equipped to lead the essential effort of reining in a runaway financial system and setting an anxious nation on course to economic recovery."

The news came as Palin announced she will forgo the expensive outfits purchased by the Republican Party for her campaign appearances, and from now on will appear on the stump wearing her own Alaska-bought clothes.

Palin stressed to throngs of supporters at a campaign stop in Tampa, Florida that she was wearing her own jacket, pointing to her blazer, and said she would eschew clothing that wasn't hers, following a campaign kerfuffle over high-priced garb purchased by the campaign for her public outings.

"Those clothes are not my property, just like the lighting and the staging and everything else the RNC ( Republican National Committee ) purchased," said Palin.

"I'm not taking them with me. I'm back to wearing my own clothes from my favourite consignment shop in Anchorage, Alaska," she said, adding that she initially had hoped to "ignore this wardrobe thing", but instead has decided to address it head on.

Meanwhile, the McCain campaign received the good news that his home state newspaper this weekend gave the Arizona senator its backing.

"We have seen the irascible McCain. The bawdy and irreverent McCain. And, yes, the temperamental McCain," the Arizona Republic wrote.

"Nobody in the country knows the Republican presidential candidate better than we do. And no one is better placed to judge whether he would serve honourably and admirably as president of the United States.

"We are confident he will. The Arizona Republic proudly recommends John McCain for president."

FOX News - Lies Again

2008-10-26T08:19:00.008-05:00

FOX News has been playing edited versions of this interview and suggest that Joe Biden did not answer the questions. He seem to believe that some of the questions were ridiculous. As you can clearly see, Joe Biden answered all of her biased questions, but also kicked her butt. It is sad that FOX News takes advantage of the uninitiated to mislead them to contribute to America's doom. The Republican policies should be able to stand on it's own not propped up by lies. Some spin is acceptable but out right lies and parlor tricks are down right destructive. Americans are smarter than FOX News gives them credit for and this shows in the polls. People, we live in the Internet age and should check all so called facts for ourselves. When you regular FOX News viewers see the edited clips from this interview remember that you have seen the truth and view FOX News in it's appropriate light. For those who do not view FOX News regularly hold your nose and check it out, then feel very ashamed of what is considered news in the United States. FOX News is also reporting the long lines and long wait for early voting. FOX News reports seems to be frowning on early voting. Go figure!

Joe the Plumber - INSANE?

2008-10-17T00:08:00.007-05:00

Some how the Republican party have convinced people that one day they will be rich and that they should vote against their best interest today to prepare. This is crazy and Joe the Plumber is a perfect example of this craziness. Joe told Obama many lies in less than 30 sec. If Joe the Plumber ever woke up from his dream he would realize that all of the things he told Obama that was important to him Obama's plan would better serve him, but he will no doubt vote against his own best interest. How could this be?

Joe is in a fantasy world. Joe the Plumber lied to Obama and said “I’m getting ready to buy a company that makes $250,000 to $280,000 a year,” “Your new tax plan is going to tax me more, isn’t it?” According to some tax analysts, if Mr. Wurzelbacher’s gross receipts from his business is $250,000 — and not his taxable income — then he would not have to pay higher taxes under Mr. Obama’s plan, and probably would be eligible for a tax cut. Also the business he currently works at only grossed about $100K last year and will get a tax cut with Obama's plan and this benefits Joe the Plumber and the business owner. Joe the Plumber has a lot to learn about business.

Joe the Plumber is a lier and lies to himself to believe that McCains tax plan would be better for him. “All contractors are licensed, and he does not have a license, either as a contractor or a plumber,” the union official said, citing a search of government records. “I can’t find that he’s ever even applied for any kind of apprenticeship, and he has never belonged to local 189 in Columbus, which is what he claims on his Facebook page.” Joe the Plumber needs to become more motivated, get a license and begin an apprenticeship program before he should buy a plumbing business. Joe the Plumber only earned about $40K last year. I'm no business Guru but I would think he would have to earn more than that to buy a business worth $250K.

According to public records, Mr. Wurzelbacher has been subject to two liens, each over $1,000, one of which — a personal tax lien — is still outstanding. This leads me to believe that Joe the Plumber is not really worried about paying taxes

“We have his named spelled W-O, instead of W-U,” Linda Howe, executive director of the Lucas County Board of Elections, said in a telephone interview. “Handwriting is sometimes hard to read. He has never corrected it in his registration card.” It would be ironic if Joe the Plumber would be purged for the voter roles because of this. Joe would have to live in an area that is likely to vote for Obama for that to happen.

Why would someone vote against their own best interest? Even more disturbing, why would someone create a fantasy that would justify voting againt their own best interest? Everyone please wake up and be honest with yourself. Most of you are like Joe and do not have the means, motivation or the intelligence to become rich. The Republicans have nothing to offer you. Live your normal life and be happy. Joe the Plumber is INSANE!

KIMBO SLICE - Is He a Bum?

2008-10-07T00:15:00.009-05:00

Kimo Slice got knocked out in 14 punches recently. Kimbo was the You Tube street fighting sensation. He has been recently marked as the next Mixed Martial Arts sensation. Some how his second fight was a highly promoted main event by CBS. I am a MMA fan and it was easy to see that this guy lacks the skills to even be awarded an MMA contract let alone be promoted as an main event. The has the look of a fighter, but fighting at that level requires advanced skills that he lacks. Kimbo was knock on his ass by a replacement fill in fighter with only 14 punches thrown. When you look at his picture your first thought is "I would not want to run into this guy in a dark alley". Getting knocked out in that manner makes me wonder if you were to scroll down on this picture he would be wearing a pink mini skirt. As I'm LOLing I do realize that I would only say that while hiding behind my computer (I could take him if I had to). Because this guy looks like he comes for central casting and the blood thirsty nature of human beings we will see Kimbo again and again and again. KIMBO SLICE vs MIKE TYSON?

It's CANADA For Me!

2008-10-04T18:42:00.002-05:00

The Giant Talking Point

2008-10-02T22:46:00.003-05:00

If you liked Palin before the debate you love her now. I you did not like Palin before the debate you were cleaning up vomit off of the floor afterwards. With what she had to work with she did very well. We had very low standards for her and she did not fall on her face. The problem is she took no chances. SHE WAS ONE BIG TALKING POINT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. She did not answer many questions. She change the topic on questions that she could not answer and began to talk about energy and taxes OVER AND OVER AGAIN. She made small mistakes on a few facts and could not speak to details. The media will point out the factual mistakes (Who the hell is General McCullen?). She just spoke in generalities. This sounds like the Bush administration, more of the same all over again.

What Palin did do well was trying to distance McCain form Bush and this was a good strategy. Palin did well but the bull crap was spread thick and the fact it was bull crap will not make anyone change sides. It would have been a home run if she got off the TALKIN POINTS and answered a few questions without the TALKING POINTS, but then she may have fallen on her face. There were times I am sure she did not even hear the question before she began the TALKING POINTS. I must correct myself and state the Sara Palin did not end her career in this debate. Did you guys know John McCain was a war hero? McCain the ball in your court and it is time to play catch up.

Palin - Please Don't Do It!

2008-10-01T21:52:00.007-05:00

Please do not go forward with this debate. Spouting endless talking points will not cut it on this stage. Please do not end your career and become the joke of the world with your possible stumbling performance. Tina Fay dose not need the money and if you do this she will work forever. Please do not embarrass women all over America who deserve a real candidate. What is the world thinking about the mighty United States of America when she is willing to play political games and roll the dice when it comes to her leadership? I hope to wake up from this nightmare because this can not be happening. Please don't let McCain do this to you Sara. I'm sure there is a family crisis that you would rather tend to that will not allow you the ability to continue this joke.

America, we have already supported our party's poor choices for President and look at the state of America as of 10/1/08. We had eight years with the Village Idiot in the White House and now the country has her hat in hand begging for welfare in the form of a bail out. In eight years we went from a balance budget and surpluses to record debt. The Statue of Liberty is on a 24 hour hoe stroll. She is on the world stage bent over with her dress over her head working off our debt. America please don't do this to the United States again.