Kindness Does Still Exist

In a world where often times the only stories we here involve heartbreak, despair, and death, it makes a person feel extreme satisfaction to see reporting on the other side of life. We hear how people are rushing to buy foreclosed homes to get a good deal for investment or for their own. We see how the loss of a person's home devastates their life. They find themselves homeless after struggling to pay the bills. I think that often people like to think that these individuals are simply lazy, or that they purchased more home than they could afford, but the reality is that the majority of the individuals losing their homes have come upon hard times of rising prices or loss of jobs, or they simply were given a mortgage that they did not understand.

Yet, today I see that there is still someone out there who believes in kindness. A woman, out of the kindness of her heart, bought another woman's home at a foreclosure auction and gave it back to her. The woman did not ask questions about why she lost the home, or judge her for having lost it. Rather she bid until she won to give this woman back her home. If only those people who have money who choose to sit back and do nothing but judge those who are less fortunate during this time will take an example from this woman's act of kindness.

The video clip can be seen by clicking this link.

The Sound of One Campaign Crashing

Yes, folks, THIS is the sound of one campaign crashing.  The McCain campaign is now fighting within itself.  They are pointing the finger and placing blame.  Interestingly, most of it seems to revolve around Palin.  It is interesting now that aides to the McCain campaign are willing to admit Palin was not prepared for the role she agreed to take and that she was guarded and kept from speaking for that reason.  Even after all the preparation they did with her, she still managed to botch the only interviews she gave.  She continues making statements that the above article determines to be statements to preserve her own future should she wish to run in 2012, but if that's so it doesn't seem a smart choice seeing as how there's still a whole lot of stupid coming out of her mouth on a regular basis.  The race is not yet won, but this is a clear sign of the end for McCain's campaign. 

As a side note, I voted today!!

You Don't Know Joe And Other Tales From John's Crypt

So last night was the third and final Presidential debate of this election. We all heard plenty about the so-called "Joe Plumber" and we will probably continue to do so for the next 500 years thanks to the media and their need to sensationalize everything. I did come across an interesting article today in my browsing that gave a little more insight into the Obama tax plan and whether or not the so-called Joe the Plumber will really have anything to worry about from Obama's tax plan. The article goes on to say that it will not and confirms that in fact only 2% of small business would actually see any increased taxes and furthermore, because of the way the tax plan works, those who are affected would only see a small increase, as the tax would only apply to a portion of earnings. The bottom line is that they would help more people who need a break than anything McCain has come up with. It is unrealistic to think that no tax increases will be needed.

Another scary story is McCain and his obsession with the hatchet. I feel like we are all stuck in a bad Friday the 13th movie watching some axe-wielding maniac stalk his prey. The problem is that it is real and the prey is all of us. His need to cut anything that might be beneficial to anyone but the military is astounding. It obviously makes more sense to look at everything closely and make it run smarter rather than just making blanket cuts with no real aim. But we should not be surprised that this sort of talk comes from a man who would cut the Departments of Energy and Education if he had his way. Two agencies we need now more than ever to solve two of our biggest problems.

McCain managed yet again to look like a grumpy old man. Ranting and raving about how no one should say anything bad about his supporters at his rallies (yes, the same people who called to Palin to "kill him" in reference to Obama). Then McCain's "I'm not President Bush. If you wanted to run against President Bush you should've ran 4 years ago," the line that some are calling the best line McCain had (which in itself is sad) which failed to address any real issue or to distance himself from the policies of Bush.

So "my friends" could McCain possibly have blinked any more often? I thought I was going to get motion sickenss. :)

Senator Pee Pants & the Attack of the Wandering McCain

Yes, my friends (he he), I'm referring to the recent Presidential debate and the ensuing SNL skit.  The parallels between the debate and the mock debate are hilarious.  Tom Brockaw really was quite the time nazi and it was just very bizzare how McCain did wander around the stage aimlessly often in front of camera and teleprompter no matter who was speaking or if anyone was speaking.  Okay, so I know no one actually called anyone "pee pants" in the actual debate, but that was a priceless joke on SNL.  I laughed so hard I almost became Jennifer Pee Pants. 

Unfortunately it appears that McCain's supporters are doing what they do best, turning to anger rather than reason, much like McCain himself.  They are down in the polls, so his rallies, whether he or Palin are at the helm, have become increasingly angry in tone.  There have been several articles printed about it.  It seems that Palin and McCain have been mostly silent, almost encouraging, to that sort of behavior, which include comments such as "kill him," whoever "he" may be.  I did read where McCain finally made a statement at one rally about being respectful (yeah, like "that one" was respectful, nice leading by example), but I have yet to hear anything from Palin other than her own ridiculous rhetoric.  Of course Governor Abuse of Power believes in going above and beyond ethics when it suits her own purpose as evidenced by her actions including the recent scandal, her religious fundamentalism, and her involvement in the Alaskan Independence Party which promotes the succession of Alaska from the US.  I find it ironic that she is now accusing Obama of putting his ambition above the country when in actuality it is John McCain who has done that his entire life.   

All the real mavericks in this country with a spirit for true change and reform will vote for Senator Pee Pants aka That One aka Barack Obama and stop the insanity that has taken over our government and destroyed our economy and security for the past 8 years. 

The Real Meaning of Maverick & the Real McCain

I came across a couple of articles that I found extremely interesting. This article is somewhat humorous, but it describes where the term maverick got its wings in Texas with one very Liberal family. I really enjoyed it and most of you probably will as well.

On a more serious note, I came across this article that gives a very detailed history of McCain, starting with his military career. It is to be published in Rolling Stone which seems to be one of the few magazines left not afraid to publish the truth, no matter how unpleasant it may be. My favorite is Matt Taibbi *swoon*, though this one was written by Tim Dickinson. There were sources used, which include individuals he served with in the military who were also POWs with him in Hanoi. It makes it even more clear that he has done very well his entire life of making himself appear to be more than he is. What he is is a small, angry man with a Napoleon complex who will never live up to what he believes are his father's expectations of him. It is too bad the the majority of Americans do not know the content of this article and probably never will, nor have they any knowledge of the Keating issue.

Oh....and what's up with the "my friends" crap?

Keating Video

Pretty powerful........

http://my.barackobama.com/keatingvideo

It's a Debate Darn It, So I Hope All You Mavericks Saw It!

I watched the Veeps debate last night and while it was not as big of a train wreck as anticipated, it was darn funny.  Early on in the debate, Palin showed her lack of knowledge on any topic that doesn't involve the state of Alaska by continuously talking about energy, primarily in her own state, and ignoring all other topics, including any discussion about the current mortgage situation.  Governor Palin even made clear that she had no intention of answering the questions asked if she didn't want to answer, though she said it in such a way as to try to make herself seem like the victim.  She told them she would not be answering the questions the way the moderator or Senator Biden might want, but in her own way.  Basically her own way is avoidance.  Her answers were obviously rehearsed and clearly lacked substance.  Biden; however, was able to show how knowledgable he was on any topic thrown his way.  Palin's biggest strength was her ability to talk down to Americans, assuming that they only way they might understand what she had to say was if she through a few darns and references to six packs into her responses.  She also winked several times at the camera and used the word maverick more times than I could count. 

I was thrilled to hear Biden point out the numerous reasons why McCain was not, in fact, a "maverick," and there was nothing Palin could say to dispute it, mainly because she has no clue.  It was also interesting that she had no idea where and how the duties of the VP are described in the Constitution.  She continuously tried to accuse Senator Biden of pointing fingers and dwelling on the past; however, she failed to show how the policies of McCain would differ from the past, which has lead to our disasterous present.  Palin is a likeable person, but completely un-informed not only on matters around the world, but on matters in our own country as well.

2 more debates to go for Obama and McCain...stay tuned....

Country First? NObama? Is That the Best You've Got? The Sequel!!

I posted this blog after becoming annoyed by a woman at my daughter's school.  Well, today it happened again.  Same scenario, different woman!  Every other car behind and ahead of her was allowing one car out of the parking lot to help with traffic flow, but not her.  No she parked her big old Chevy truck right in front of the exit not allowing anyone in or out until she was able to pull forward.  The irony is that this individual still had a Bush/Cheney 04 sticker on her truck!  Yes, selfish Repub strikes again.  Why would I be the least bit surprised that again this happens and again it is a Republican supporter?  I am sure they are not the only ones who do jerk-assed things to other people; however, it is interesting that in the entire month and a half that my daughter has been in school the two times this has occurred have involved Repub supporters.  This is not a valid political commentary I suppose, so much as a rant, but it's my blog, I'll rant if I want to.:)  

I have some other things to comment on as well, but I will wait until after the debate, possibly tomorrow, because I know that then I will have material to add. 

A Busy Day in Politics

First, a bit of humor. And Bill Maher has a movie!!!

Now for some good news. Obama appears to be gaining in some of the so-called "battleground states." This is good news. It shows that some people are actually paying attention now. It is sad that it takes people losing their money and their jobs and their homes to realize what damage the Repubs have done the past 8 years. They couldn't see the problems until they hit close to home. While it was somewhere else, another country, another city, another state, just the very very poor, they couldn't see it, but I think now they are starting to realize. A key sign is the gain Obama has had in Virginia. I am so glad to see that there are people not falling for the train wreck that is the McCain/Palin ticket.

I am very amused by the Palin interviews. It is painfully clear why McCain and his advisers have tried hard to keep her from speaking. Understand that I do NOT say this because she a woman. I believe there are many intelligent, competent women in this country and around the world, but Palin is not one of them! I think this is where putting any woman McCain and his campaign could find on his ticket to try to appeal to Hillary supporters is backfiring, big time.

And the bad news. People like this guy are out there in the world. Not only can this guy not spell, but he has no idea what he is talking about and he is a bigot. Sure, I support the guy's right to have the sign in his yard and to have whatever opinion he wants to have, but I also support my right to recognize him as an idiot. This guy seriously takes home the Moron of the Week award, possibly Moron of the year. Not only is he wrong, but he's willing to allow it to be spotlighted to the entire world all over the news and the internet that he is a moron.