— Bumper
sticker of the week: Jan. 20, 2009 — The end of an error.
— Quote of
the week: ÒIt was reported this week that a $20 million provision has been
placed in the military–spending bill to pay for a party celebrating
AmericaÕs victory in Iraq and Afghanistan. So save the date: Feb. 8, 3046.Ó Amy
Poehler
— Sleazy
campaigning: What a bunch of morons. Politicians love to smear the other guy or
gal, but seldom tell us what it is they intend on doing. ItÕs a coward that has
to point out the weaknesses in his opponent to make himself look better. The
object should be to beat the opponent without diminishing your own integrity,
maintaining a civil, respectable, and honorable position at all times. Few
politicians are capable of this today. They all have gone to the Karl Rove
school of political incorrectness. This is the Òwin at all costsÓ attitude.
While seemingly effective, it is dehumanizing, destructive, and in the end,
self-defeating. The universe will conspire against you when you operate from
the negative.
— The fine
art of weapons negotiations: YouÕll never guess who sold Iran nuclear reactors?
Remember the Shah of Iran? He was once a friend of the U.S. of A.
— If I were
in charge of any Democratic campaign for the House or Senate, or for the
Presidency in 2008, the only ad I would use is the one with Bush landing on
that aircraft carrier, proclaiming victory in Iraq. It was the epiphany of his
administration: The moment all the arrogance, stupidity, and unfulfilled
fantasies came strikingly to the forefront. It was typically Republican.
— Some
ÒingsÓ are better than others:
¥ Fishing far
exceeds mowing.
¥ Golfing is a
whole lot better than painting.
¥ Camping has it
all over plumbing.
¥ Hiking is
healthier than talking.
¥ Canoeing beats
fixing.
¥ Politicking is
easier than thinking.
¥ Negotiating is
better than shooting.
¥ Living beats
the hell out of dying.
— Some
peeverisms:
¥ Never ask why
unless you canÕt think of anything else to say.
¥ DonÕt ever take
a loaded gun for granted.
¥ If itÕs over 50
steps, better to drive.
¥ Never buy a
used car from a used car salesman.
¥ If the sun is
out and itÕs at least 45 degrees, tee it up.
¥ Never marry
someone you havenÕt seen naked.
¥ In the scheme
of things, the only thing more important than work is everything.
¥ DonÕt turn your
back on a politician or a gay midget.
¥ The best places
to live are always the most expensive. And filled with Republicans.
¥ By the time you
figure out how it works, itÕs outdated.
¥ DonÕt buy it if
someone tries to tell you they know Òthe truth.Ó
¥ Never accept
candy from a Mormon.
¥ Always
remember, it is far easier to bitch than it is to try and understand.