So here I am today watching coverage of the inauguration festivities when both Ted Kennedy and Robert Byrd were removed from the luncheon due to illness.
So I thought - "Hey, what does Wikipedia have to say about this?"
I've seen Kennedy's death inserted into his article twice already. Apparently no one using Wikipedia cares about Senator Byrd.
I should probably just get ready for work and move on with life.
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Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, November 3, 2008
Another week, another (FILL IN YOUR CURRENCY HERE)
I voted.
I reveal nothing about how I voted save one thing - I am ALL about leaving the phrase "idiots and insane people" in the state constitution.
I'm guessing Obama wins about 350 EV. The Senate is going to end up 58 or 59 for the Dems (my wiggle room being whether or not Ol' Joementum ends up caucusing with the Democrats) and the House will be a pickup of 20-25 seats for the Democrats.
They'd better do something with it, or 2 years from now we'll be discussing record gains for the Republicans - assuming they aren't still at war with themselves come 2010. The struggle between the moderate and conservative wings could get real ugly depending on the breaks.
On to more pressing issues - this week's RHS FBS Poll...
1. Alabama (9-0, 2)
2. Texas Tech (9-0, 3)
3. Utah (9-0, 6)
4. Penn State (9-0, 4)
5. Texas (8-1, 1)
6. Boise State (8-0, 5)
7. Florida (7-1, 9)
8. Oklahoma (8-1, 8)
9. Ball State (8-0, 10)
10. Oklahoma State (8-1, 13)
11. TCU (9-1, 15)
12. USC (7-1, t13)
13. Georgia (7-2, 7)
14. Ohio State (7-2, 16)
15. BYU (8-1, 18)
16. Michigan State (8-2, 19)
17. Missouri (7-2, 21)
18. North Carolina (6-2, 20)
19. Tulsa (8-1, 11)
20. Central Michigan (7-2, 23)
21. Cal (6-2, NR)
22. Northwestern (7-2, 25)
23. Pitt (6-2, NR)
24. Georgia Tech (7-2, 24)
25. Minnesota (7-2, 12)
Dropped out - Florida State (6-2, 17), Connecticut (6-3, 22)
Other teams of note...
46. Nebraska (5-4, 34)
56. Iowa (5-4, 50)
85. UTEP (3-5, 74)
111. Iowa State (2-7, t106)
120. Washington (0-8, 119)
That's right. North Texas went R. Lee Ermey on Western Kentucky and miracled their ass to a win, leaving the poor Washington Huskies at #120. North Texas jumped all the way to #119 with their win.
The Apple Cup (#120 Washington vs #116 Washington State) is shaping up to be one of the great pillow fights of all time - what drama!
I reveal nothing about how I voted save one thing - I am ALL about leaving the phrase "idiots and insane people" in the state constitution.
I'm guessing Obama wins about 350 EV. The Senate is going to end up 58 or 59 for the Dems (my wiggle room being whether or not Ol' Joementum ends up caucusing with the Democrats) and the House will be a pickup of 20-25 seats for the Democrats.
They'd better do something with it, or 2 years from now we'll be discussing record gains for the Republicans - assuming they aren't still at war with themselves come 2010. The struggle between the moderate and conservative wings could get real ugly depending on the breaks.
On to more pressing issues - this week's RHS FBS Poll...
1. Alabama (9-0, 2)
2. Texas Tech (9-0, 3)
3. Utah (9-0, 6)
4. Penn State (9-0, 4)
5. Texas (8-1, 1)
6. Boise State (8-0, 5)
7. Florida (7-1, 9)
8. Oklahoma (8-1, 8)
9. Ball State (8-0, 10)
10. Oklahoma State (8-1, 13)
11. TCU (9-1, 15)
12. USC (7-1, t13)
13. Georgia (7-2, 7)
14. Ohio State (7-2, 16)
15. BYU (8-1, 18)
16. Michigan State (8-2, 19)
17. Missouri (7-2, 21)
18. North Carolina (6-2, 20)
19. Tulsa (8-1, 11)
20. Central Michigan (7-2, 23)
21. Cal (6-2, NR)
22. Northwestern (7-2, 25)
23. Pitt (6-2, NR)
24. Georgia Tech (7-2, 24)
25. Minnesota (7-2, 12)
Dropped out - Florida State (6-2, 17), Connecticut (6-3, 22)
Other teams of note...
46. Nebraska (5-4, 34)
56. Iowa (5-4, 50)
85. UTEP (3-5, 74)
111. Iowa State (2-7, t106)
120. Washington (0-8, 119)
That's right. North Texas went R. Lee Ermey on Western Kentucky and miracled their ass to a win, leaving the poor Washington Huskies at #120. North Texas jumped all the way to #119 with their win.
The Apple Cup (#120 Washington vs #116 Washington State) is shaping up to be one of the great pillow fights of all time - what drama!
Monday, October 27, 2008
This and that
It would appear that if John McCain wins every state where he is leading big, narrowly leading, tied, or within 8 points of Obama, he will barely win the Presidency, whereas if Obama holds his big lead states and manages to win one of the close states, he'll win - and he's ahead in most of the battleground states.
I'm not ready to call the election yet - we haven't had a real October surprise, have we? - but it's looking less competitive than the last couple of go rounds.
On to the real polls...
1. Texas (8-0, 1)
2. Alabama (8-0, 2)
3. Texas Tech (8-0, 5)
4. Penn State (9-0, 4)
5. Boise State (7-0, 3)
6. Utah (8-0, 6)
7. Georgia (7-1, 8)
8. Oklahoma (7-1, 9)
9. Florida (6-1, 12)
10. Ball State (8-0, 10)
11. Tulsa (8-0, 11)
12. Minnesota (7-1, 17)
t13. Oklahoma State (7-1, 14)
t13. USC (6-1, 13)
15. TCU (8-1, 14)
16. Ohio State (7-2, 7)
17. Florida State (6-1, 21)
18. BYU (7-1, 25)
19. Michigan State (7-2, NR)
20. North Carolina (6-2, NR)
21. Missouri (6-2, NR)
22. UConn (6-2, NR)
23. Central Michigan (6-2, NR)
24. Georgia Tech (6-2, 15)
25. Northwestern (6-2, 23)
Dropped out - Pitt (5-2, 18), USF (6-2, 19), Cincinnati (6-2, 24), LSU (5-2, 20), BC (5-2, 22)
Other teams of note...
34. Nebraska (5-3, 47)
50. Iowa (5-3, 50)
74. UTEP (3-4, 80)
t106. Iowa State (2-6, 107)
113. Idaho (2-7, 119)
120. North Texas (0-8, 120)
You know where it sucks right now? The state of Washington. The boys from Pullman are hovering at #117, while the latte sippers from Seattle are at #119. Rotten apples indeed.
I'm not ready to call the election yet - we haven't had a real October surprise, have we? - but it's looking less competitive than the last couple of go rounds.
On to the real polls...
1. Texas (8-0, 1)
2. Alabama (8-0, 2)
3. Texas Tech (8-0, 5)
4. Penn State (9-0, 4)
5. Boise State (7-0, 3)
6. Utah (8-0, 6)
7. Georgia (7-1, 8)
8. Oklahoma (7-1, 9)
9. Florida (6-1, 12)
10. Ball State (8-0, 10)
11. Tulsa (8-0, 11)
12. Minnesota (7-1, 17)
t13. Oklahoma State (7-1, 14)
t13. USC (6-1, 13)
15. TCU (8-1, 14)
16. Ohio State (7-2, 7)
17. Florida State (6-1, 21)
18. BYU (7-1, 25)
19. Michigan State (7-2, NR)
20. North Carolina (6-2, NR)
21. Missouri (6-2, NR)
22. UConn (6-2, NR)
23. Central Michigan (6-2, NR)
24. Georgia Tech (6-2, 15)
25. Northwestern (6-2, 23)
Dropped out - Pitt (5-2, 18), USF (6-2, 19), Cincinnati (6-2, 24), LSU (5-2, 20), BC (5-2, 22)
Other teams of note...
34. Nebraska (5-3, 47)
50. Iowa (5-3, 50)
74. UTEP (3-4, 80)
t106. Iowa State (2-6, 107)
113. Idaho (2-7, 119)
120. North Texas (0-8, 120)
You know where it sucks right now? The state of Washington. The boys from Pullman are hovering at #117, while the latte sippers from Seattle are at #119. Rotten apples indeed.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Land of Confusion
The Hon. John McCain:
Sarah Palin?!?
Really, Sen. McCain? I was underwhelmed with Sen. Obama's choice for a running mate, but you sir have finally lowered the bar to the floor.
Nothing I read about your running mate impresses me, sir.
I will now require a MUCH larger check - or perhaps a condo - before I even consider filling in the broken arrow next to your name on the ballot.
Good day sir!
Respectfully,
Your RHS
Sarah Palin?!?
Really, Sen. McCain? I was underwhelmed with Sen. Obama's choice for a running mate, but you sir have finally lowered the bar to the floor.
Nothing I read about your running mate impresses me, sir.
I will now require a MUCH larger check - or perhaps a condo - before I even consider filling in the broken arrow next to your name on the ballot.
Good day sir!
Respectfully,
Your RHS
Friday, August 29, 2008
Mulder? Scully?
David Duchovny is in rehab to kick his sex habit.
Remember when he was relevant? Oh, those were the days. I still look at my flannel shirts and my Nirvana CDs with tearful sentimentality.
I'd like to congratulate a couple of entities for some bold moves today.
BOLD MOVE #A - Georgia may just cut off relations with the country that invaded them. It may be time to consider that move.
BOLD MOVE #2 - John McCain picked the governor of Alaska as his running mate. Isn't she being investigated for ... wait, I already said she was an Alaska Republican. It's like the Reps own little Chicago up there, eh?
BOLD MOVE #4 - Me, for picking Iowa to beat Maine on Saturday. However, if Iowa doesn't run for a ridiculous number of yards and completely control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, it's going to be a loooooooong year.
Remember when he was relevant? Oh, those were the days. I still look at my flannel shirts and my Nirvana CDs with tearful sentimentality.
I'd like to congratulate a couple of entities for some bold moves today.
BOLD MOVE #A - Georgia may just cut off relations with the country that invaded them. It may be time to consider that move.
BOLD MOVE #2 - John McCain picked the governor of Alaska as his running mate. Isn't she being investigated for ... wait, I already said she was an Alaska Republican. It's like the Reps own little Chicago up there, eh?
BOLD MOVE #4 - Me, for picking Iowa to beat Maine on Saturday. However, if Iowa doesn't run for a ridiculous number of yards and completely control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, it's going to be a loooooooong year.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Two Things
- I believe the little lady and I have a date - June 21. Having an actual date makes it seem...real.
- I have made a conscious choice not to caucus tonight. I am completely and totally burned out in regards to the 2008 election. I get 20+ pieces of campaign mail a week. I see 3 political ads during every break in local programming. I think Mike Gravel even stumped in my living room last week. I'm not sure.
Maybe other people are fired up this year, but count me out. None of the candidates truly excite me, and having Clinthompsobamabee shoved down my throat on a constant basis has killed my desire to care.
NEVERTHELESS...your RHS endorses Chris Dodd and John McCain this year. I had been leaning towards Bill Richardson before the focus of his campaign became "get the troops out in a year". Iowans have finely tuned B.S. detectors, Bill, and most of us recognize your promise for what it is. Likewise with John Edwards (for whom I caucused in 2004) and his "we'll get those companies to stop sending jobs overseas!" pledge.
Chris Dodd is not only level-headed and occasionally bi-partisan, he has done nothing to offend me during the run up to the caucus. John McCain had the good taste to not bother with Iowa at all. He even still says he's AGAINST farm subsidies - what other candidate on either side would have the guts to say that this time of year? - and more importantly to me, he isn't dragging his religious beliefs around on a chain. (No, I do not care for Mike Huckabee. Thank you for your concern.)
For this, Chris Dodd and John McCain earn Your RHS's Seal of Approval. However, if you're caucusing and you really want my opinion on the matter? No Preference is the way to go. You won't be a viable group and you'll have to pick a candidate anyway, but it might make you feel better about things.
- I have made a conscious choice not to caucus tonight. I am completely and totally burned out in regards to the 2008 election. I get 20+ pieces of campaign mail a week. I see 3 political ads during every break in local programming. I think Mike Gravel even stumped in my living room last week. I'm not sure.
Maybe other people are fired up this year, but count me out. None of the candidates truly excite me, and having Clinthompsobamabee shoved down my throat on a constant basis has killed my desire to care.
NEVERTHELESS...your RHS endorses Chris Dodd and John McCain this year. I had been leaning towards Bill Richardson before the focus of his campaign became "get the troops out in a year". Iowans have finely tuned B.S. detectors, Bill, and most of us recognize your promise for what it is. Likewise with John Edwards (for whom I caucused in 2004) and his "we'll get those companies to stop sending jobs overseas!" pledge.
Chris Dodd is not only level-headed and occasionally bi-partisan, he has done nothing to offend me during the run up to the caucus. John McCain had the good taste to not bother with Iowa at all. He even still says he's AGAINST farm subsidies - what other candidate on either side would have the guts to say that this time of year? - and more importantly to me, he isn't dragging his religious beliefs around on a chain. (No, I do not care for Mike Huckabee. Thank you for your concern.)
For this, Chris Dodd and John McCain earn Your RHS's Seal of Approval. However, if you're caucusing and you really want my opinion on the matter? No Preference is the way to go. You won't be a viable group and you'll have to pick a candidate anyway, but it might make you feel better about things.
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