Post-Election Day Happiness

Barack Obama as President Elect in a landslide victory.

Happy Election Day Eve!!

I've been pretty quiet on the political blogs this election year due to too much work, the move, and a general fear of jinxing anything.

However, I saw the story below and could not resist. If someone has time and can find an audio of this call online - I would really appreciate it! I'm sure it is absolutely hysterical!!!

"Palin Takes Prank Call From Fake Sarkozy
Comedian Jokes About Seeing Belgium From France, Joe The Plumber

Sunday, November 2, 2008
TORONTO -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been had.

She unwittingly took a prank call from a Canadian comedian posing as France's President Nicolas Sarkozy.

The caller, using an exaggerated French accent, dropped a lot of hints along the way that it was a joke, but Palin seemingly did not pick up on them.

For example, the bogus president proposes they go hunting together, saying, "I just love killing those animals," adding, "take away life, that is so fun."

Palin's reply: "Well, I think we could have a lot of fun together while we're getting work done."

And the bogus president played off Palin's much-mocked comment that she has insights on foreign policy because you can see Russia from Alaska. The prankster said he can see Belgium from France.

Palin answered: "Well, see, we're right next door to different countries that we all need to be working with, yes."

Then the fake Sarkozy told her that his wife had written a song about Joe the Plumber. The title, translated from the French, is "Lipstick on a Pig."

Palin's campaign confirmed the prank call and said the governor is "mildly amused" to join the long list of other leaders and celebrities who've been similarly targeted, adding, "C'est la vie."

It's Just Not a Celebration Without a Riot

The Phillies winning the World Series last night was fantastic! I was so happy for my cousins and other friends from Philadelphia that they have a championship to celebrate. However, a championship celebration is not really a celebration unless there are riots and fires. I immediately texted my cousins following the game and ended the message "beware of riots of happiness". My youngest cousin's response was that she was so happy that she wanted to tip over a car. I know she's joking, but apparently not the rest of the city of Philadelphia.

Even here in Oakland, all of the Pitt kids who are from Philly took part in rioting. They burned some couches, yelled in the streets, and set off firecrackers. It was reminiscent of the Steelers' Super Bowl win in 2006 and Pitt's victory over WVU last November. It's Pittsburgh and burning couches for a Phillies win? Really?

While I definitely agree that there should be drinking and celebrating in the streets, I draw the line at vandalism and arson. I think for future championships, we need to make sure that everyone has a pot and a spoon so they can just make loud clanging noises. This is annoying, but safer than couch fires. And exponentially safer than refrigerator fires. Any noise maker which requires 2 hands, or for one handed noise makers - an endless supply of beer for their other hand, will make rioters a little more pacified and less likely to set fires and tip cars. Things to keep in mind for the next time there is a championship which affects people living in Pittsburgh...

Thought for the Day

According to the Census Bureau:

9,000 people are screwing right now,
2,000 are kissing.
100 are getting head, and
1 lonely person is reading this blog.
You hang in there, Sunshine!!


Had to pass that along. It was from an email forwarded to me by my Uncle Bruce in Cleveland. Those silly Cleveland people!

Happy 6 Days Until Election Day!!

Today's Observation

I was just in the elevator with the pregnant girl who works on the 4th floor. Standing next to someone who is 7 months pregnant made me feel very skinny. I need to make friends with more pregnant women.

I Have the Solution to the Financial Crisis in This Country.

It's a really simple 1 paragraph plan:

Instead of giving these financial institutions $700 BILLION dollars to bail them out, why don't you give the rest of us who are struggling to get out of debt a decent cut of that money. Then the banks will get their money back from their stupid investment mistakes and the rest of us will be able to use our hard earned money to save up for solid down payments on a home, instead of trying to put as little money down as possible since we aren't able to save with our school loan and credit card debt. Everyone will be able to get their finances back on track.

The $700 billion won't pay off everything for everyone, but in my experience, getting rid of one credit card with a high interest rate and one school loan, I would be able to finally save what I need for a really good downpayment. If this would have occurred 3 years ago when I had to move home while looking for a real job, I would have lots of money to put down on a condo right now.

Simple. Very simple.

I should run for president.

Today - Not So Good

There was no bacon on the salad bar today. Not even broccoli, either! Sad.