I am really trying to get in the writing mood again. I decided to post regardless of what was going on in the brain. This is leading to some interesting posts. The last one is a good example. I already have different feelings about it. 

I am really worried that McCain may take this election. I decided to visit some very red state websites to see what was going on there. I swear they, minus the typical talking points you hear daily, sound very confident. I felt like commenting and challenging many of the bullshit comments, but decided against it. If they don’t get it yet, well… you now the rest. 

What really disturbs me is all the videos I have seen from the people entering the McCain/Palin rallies. They are so ignorant. All the debunked shit still flies out of their mouths. Little do they know that they are supporting people who are not looking out for their best interests at all. 

The scariest thing is, many of them look like normal, everyday people until they open their mouths.

I watched a recorded copy of the third presidential debate yesterday. I was shocked. I have not read or heard anything about it but, I would put a large amount of money on McCain being on some sort of speed. His actions and reactions were that of someone who was pumped full of something. His tongue and eyes gave the impression of someone who was borderline out-of-control. 

When you look at his inability to stay still, his constant interruptions, and strange faces, anyone who has tried any form of speed, will tell you he was on something. I wish I could see his pupils better. If you contrast McCain to Obama you can see a visibly hyper McCain. 

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Drag this GET YOUTUBE VIDEO to your bookmark bar . When you are on a video you want to keep,  simply click on the bookmark and then right-click where it says download as Mp4. Simple!

I just sat down, on the couch, with a cold glass of Estrella, a Spanish beer brewed in Barcelona. 

The amount of hatred perpetuated by the McCain/Palin team is fascinating. 

Here we have the results of 8 years of failed policy. People are hurting. Two + wars being waged, economy in the crapper…  More will be hurting as time goes on. People have a ton of repressed anger building up inside of them. Now we have two ‘mavericks’ who are literally hosting hate rallies across the US. And who do they hate?  ”That guy!” 

Now wait a minute. They do not get to get angry. They wanted this. They voted for the people who did this! They have no right to be angry. None. 

Is it possible to teach morons that their pain is self inflicted?

Further reading

NYT

CNN

Kicking, Screaming, Gucci, Little Piggy.

The last few days have been busy. Going back to work after a 10 day vacation is like a sprint after laying on the couch. Actually, that’s what I did before Monday. We had rain pretty much everyday. It put me in hibernation mode early. I have a shitload of wood to split, a pile of papers to grade, a car getting a new engine next week, a full week of work and today is Amanda’s birthday. 

 Now we have the second debate between Obama and McCain. I want to see it live. I just can’t keep my eyes open that late. Curse this primitive time system! The communists have won again! I am going to do my best avoid the news until I watch a reprise. 

One of the beautiful things about living out in the country, and working in the city, is the podcasts. I usually keep it straight, hardcore NPR. This American Life, this week, posted a great podcast about the economic situation the country is going through. I’ll tell you what. If you want to understand the shit-storm, listen to it before it disappears! I won’t spoil the end for you either. I’ll give you a hint though, (in a Homer Simpson whisper) “We’re getting screwed!” Correction, your getting screwed.