On Politics
I offer these two points about Tuesday’s resounding victory for Republicans
- Republicans didn’t have a collection of candidates who said stupid things (e.g – Todd Aiken, Christine O’Donnell, Richard Murdock, and Sharon Angle)
- Democrats spent too much time running for away from themselves
Looking ahead, I see some questions:
For Republicans
- Now that you won a campaign without stating what you stand for, so what’s it going to be?
- Can you govern?
- Will you give Democrats something in order to get something done (get votes) in order to bypass the obstinate in your ranks?
For Democrats
- Will you do what you should have done long ago – dispose the Congressional leaders?
- Will you become the party of no?
- What will the White House do?
President Obama’s proclamation of moving ahead on immigration via executive order by the end of the year is not a good idea.
Congratulations to Sarah Palin (aka The Nincompoop) for saying something reasonably intelligent. Now, new Republican Congressional majority in the House and Senate, please realize that Americans were not necessarily voting FOR any party; they were voting AGAINST the continued dysfunction and corruption in D.C. … although odds are high that she surrounded his phrase with bountiful rhetoric.
Hooray … no more ridiculous campaign ads … well, at least for now.
Some election notes from The Onion
- Single strip of “I Voted” stickers more than enough for midterm polling station
- Morbidly curious nation wondering how far Obama’s appearance will deteriorate in 2 years
On This Week’s Headlines from The Onion
Ovulation calendar just the ticket for rekindling couple’s lagging sex life
Clothing company releases gender-neutral underwear
Fire-Ninja Inferno becomes first openly gay fatal melee fighter
Laid-back company allows employees to work from home after 6 pm
Farmers’ Almanac predicting short season for prime-time dramas
Interesting Reads
Politicians saying “I am not a scientist”
Bumpifying politics
An interview with John Glenn
Nelson Rockefeller: A book review
The day the shortest player played baseball
Dogs – Their belly scratch-leg kick reflex
On Potpourri
For those aware of the Lauren Hill story, Wheaties announced that they will feature her on a cereal boxes in our area soon. Also, her school’s conference selected her as the Player of the Week and an Inspiration Award.
After two weeks away, it was good to rejoin the Down Syndrome group for dancing this week.
My busy week limited reading many of your latest posts. 😦
Life: The Musical returns next week with Act 12 … well, as long as I announce the theme on the next Monday Morning Entertainment.
No Saturday Morning Cartoon this week, but I am working on the next one.
Your weekend celebrations
- (Fri) Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day, Hug a Stuffed Bear Day, Magazine Day
- (Sat) Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day, X-Ray Day, Abet & Aid Punsters Day, Ample Time Day, Harvey Wallbanger Day, Try a New Recipe Day, Time Management Day
- (Sun) World Freedom Day, Scrapple Day, Chaos Never Dies Day, Parade Day
To send you into the weekend, here’s a trip by to the 1980s. Those remembering the early days of M-TV will know Down Under (Men at Work). Have a safe weekend and in the words of Garrison Keillor, Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
A Frank Angle 