Today was spent doing some all-day bed-surfing. Any hope for children is lost because my groin has a laptop radiation burn.
I stayed in bed surfing for fellow FTY720 eaters who might report similar side effects – and then I stopped. Because really, it kind of goes against the spirit of a double-blind trial to have the participants have even a hint of what they might be on.
Besides, if this turned into a clinical-trial specific blog then I couldn’t waste your time with my political views, solidified today by a marathon of CNN’s “Ballot Bowl” topped off by Charlie Gibson and the Democratic/Republican debates.
I started to be concerned after the caucus spin. The commentators summarized who got the votes – and the deciding factors included “Agent for Change” or “Leadership” or “Experience.” How about “Charisma” or “Nice Smile?” Please tell me the exit pollers just didn’t give anyone the choice of “Agreed with Policies.”
Agreed! With! POLICIES!
Then again, what’s the point of explaining policies beyond trademarks like “I’m an agent for change” OR “I fight for the working man” OR “9-11.” Even if we knew their policies, it doesn’t matter as much as knowing their handler’s policies. I remember eight years ago when the neo-cons bullied George W. through the primaries – I didn’t have a clear idea what it was all about until the convention, when he stood in front of a military assembly and pledged to improve morale.
So, I think we should have two elections – one for “Figurehead” and one for “Handlers.”
Or, better yet, Hillary should just say “co-presidency” and I would fall at her feet.
8 responses to “Spartacus Watches CNN”
Yea, I had to turn off the debate. That much shmoozing and trying to be funny drives me crazy (though it’s a short drive from here). I just can’t understand why anyone gives a crap about the Iowa caucus. No offense, but didn’t like 12 farmers gather in a room and raise their hand when someone read a name? Hrm.Oh and I tagged you for a Meme. You don’t have to do it. Don’t think of my sad face, upward Babinski and huge scar spitting out purple stitches as a guilt trip. I’m not pouting, really.
You would fall at that woman’s feet? Honestly, I’d thought better of you. She won’t go away, she just freakin’ won’t go away. I’m not a fan of W, but if that woman gets elected, I’ve got to go find another country.
I watched some of the Republican debate and all of the Democratic debate. My boy Biden (the best of the bunch IMHO) is gone, so…I’d be content with ANY of the Democratic candidates. Any of them would be an infinitely choice than the Republicans.Did you see the report about Falafel boy getting too pushy with an Obama staffer and was confronted by Secret Service Agents at a rally? What a tool.
I just want straight answers to two questions: What do you plan to do and what makes you think you can do it? You have 10 minutes to answer with no rhetoric. Go.I vote about 75% conservative but will always vote for the person I think is best for the job. I could get behind Obama with a little more experience. I could not get behind Clinton. (And what qualifies her beyond “did not divorce philandering ex-President”? I haven’t seen her DO anything as a Senator except campaign for President.) I wish the Republicans would stop being ugly and just tell me what they plan to do.BTW, way to slip the study numbers in there so they’d show up on a google search. 😉
Katie – I’ll do the meme sometime this week, but I had to warn people about a depressing movie today.Becs – But I want her co-president. Bill, to run things again. Wasn’t it good? We had a surplus, we were going to save social security… I don’t “like” her anymore than I would sleep with Bill or have a beer with George W. Friend #3 – I know. I say Biden for Sec of State and Al Gore for head of EPA.Caroline – There were ugly! Damn! “I would punish the immigrants more than you would.” I’m actually pretty close to liking Ron Paul in some ways. And supposedly I was most in line with Chris Dodd’s policies.But really, I would have a beer with any of them. Except for maybe George W, only he doesnt drink.
Hey, anyone out there remember who should have been in office through the last grueling 3 years? Yes, that’s right, John Edwards. He would be great as our president. Or Al Gore, who should have been in from the time before? The whole thing reeks, the whole election process and the amount of dough they spend lying to us, trying to paint the other folks as creeps. I don’t really care who gets the Democtratic nomination, they will be the president so we then at least we will be able to start digging our way out of the morass that Bush-y boy has led us to!
Al Gore would have been, uh, different. Not sure good is the word I would use to describe it. Actually it’s really hard to say who could’ve done better since no one else HAD to make decisions or claim what they would have done until later when more info was available.I still giggle remembering that Gore was the one reminding everyone the day before the election that the electoral vote is what counts rather than they popular vote. Right or wrong, the irony is hilarious.
judith – I’d even take a Republican, as long as it isn’t a Neo-con. Seriously. I want to know the handlers to all these people, and I dont want to have to wait for that great Frontline special they run every 4 years.Caroline – The only thing I liked about W is when he stood on the rubble. I admit, Al Gore wouldn’t have had that moment. Of course, he wouldn’t have bankrupted the country, probably.