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Apparently not all mormons feel the same about California’s Proposition 8, which I guess leaves the dissenters wondering why they’re spending so much time, money and energy donating to the church when their fundamental beliefs about human rights contradict those of that same church.  This same supposition could hold true for all of California’s Catholic bigots bishops (because we know how some of them feel about little boys), some of the Christians and many of the Orthodox Jews.  These groups seem to feel that they have the most to lose by controlling the sacred rights of marriage between a husband and wife.

I’m reading more and more about how many polls have Obama in the lead.  Margins are being thrown from a few points to as many as 15, and I’m wondering, do Americans prefer the underdog enough to vote McCain when they hear this or are they going to vote Obama because everyone wants to back a winner?

I know, I know, it’s not quite that simple when it comes to presidential elections, and most people that vote have an opinion – polls be dammed – but some of the undecided voters and people confused about other issues… – will the polls bias their decision?  I think so.  What do you think?

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Okay, I said it – Twitter is the ideal bathroom read/write application.  It’s short, sweet, to the point, and it ideal for cell phone users.  Waiting on the toilet, on the bus, or on Bart?  Twitter.  Well, it seems as though the campaigns are both tweeting about their efforts in hopes of swaying more and more voters to their camp.  Good idea or bad?  I’m not sure, but I do think this opens up a whole new opportunity for people to share their views and opinions about the candidates.  Hell, just about anyone can come up with 140 intelligent character while sitting on the pot.

Interestingly enough, at the same time our candidates are ramping up their tweets, the Army Intelligence idiots folks are suggesting that Twitter may also become the next tool used by terrorists.  Putting two and two together, they’re suggesting that tweets could be “used as an effective tool to coordinate terrorist attacks.”  Interesting, and this coming from a group that needs a phone book sized report to order a toilet seat.  But, that’s a whole ‘nother rant.

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We’ve all seen Biden make some mistakes – heck he even admitted them to Jay Leno and said that he would make more, but the comparison to JFK and statement that Obama would be challenged within six months carried mixed messages the minute the words were uttered. A recent McCain ad took advantage of that gaff and will soon be running in 14 battleground states.

“Listen to Joe Biden, talking about what electing Barack Obama will mean,” the ad begins before introducing Biden’s words: “Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama. … The world is looking. … We’re going to have an international crisis … to test the mettle of this guy. … I guarantee you it’s going to happen.”

The ad concludes, “It doesn’t have to happen. Vote McCain.”

Makes me wonder – will Biden become Obama’s Palin?  With statements like this it’s certainly not opening opportunities and presenting the best light for Obama.

Presidential Candidate John McCain

Presidential candidate John McCain made a very big mistake, in my opinion, when asked to explain the scandal reasoning behind the Republican Party buying $150,000 in clothes, hair styling, and accessories for his running mate, Sarah Palin.

John McCain’s response to the mutltiple questions about the spending?  Pretty much the same each time he was asked: “She needed clothes at the time.  They’ll be donated at the end of the campaign.  They’ll be donated to charity.”  He didn’t have a good answer to “how” they will be donated, but frankly I’d be more upset if he had.  They’ll be donated – that’s good enough for me.  Well, almost.  So, if they do win, what’s she going to wear then?  And what about the clothes that were purchased for her family?

Anne Hathaway

When word of Raffaello Follieri being questioned about fraud came to light, my first thought was pretty straight-forward: “so that’s the kind of money it takes to date Anne Hathaway?”  And, even now, I’m not sure that I blame him all that much – Anne Hathaway is hot!

But, all good things must come to an end, and Raffaello’s 15 minutes are up.  People is reporting that Raffaello Follieri has been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to 14 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.

Through an interpreter Follieri is quoted as saying “What I did was wrong and there is no point in making excuses.  I will never be able to wash away the shame.  I just hope that someday those who have been hurt by my actions will forgive me.”  Hmmmm… wonder how Anne’s feeling now.  (More of my opinion after the jump.)

Stupid in a Swimsuit

For those of you that haven’t heard – probably because you could care less – Linsey Evans, reigning Miss Louisiana Teen USA, is stupid.  In what may be the dumbest combination of failures in history, Lindsey Evans has been relieved of her duties as Miss Teen Louisiana, because she was caught doing an old-school dine-and-dash.  Well, yes and no.  In her rush to escape a $46.07 tab she left her purse behind.  Which isn’t that bad all on its own, but she also left her baggie of weed inside.  Doh!

In a respectable response, Paula Miles, president of pageant sponsor RPM, is quoted as saying, “Lindsey Evans has been part of an organization that believes in opportunities when earned and consequences when warranted.  Due to recent circumstances, Lindsey has been relieved of her duties as Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2008 effective immediately.”

Am I the only one reading this thinking this could be about Sarah Palin?  Not that I think she’s a pot-smoking, dasher, but… I’m not saying she isn’t either.  It just sounds like something that she could have done before running for VP.  I mean, really, before yesterday what do we know about this lady?

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I’m assuming that I’m like most modern Americans – I love the news.  The uglier the better.  Like most Americans I want to believe that the people reporting the news have some insight, maybe a few sources sources, and most importantly the ability to report the truth without adding fiction.  Unfortunately, and especially with the recent turmoils in the market, I’m coming to believe that the American media is a bunch of morons spouting out what they think – something like I do here – leading “Main Street” Americans to lose faith in the systems and values of being an American.  I, for one, am sick of this bullshit and want to call a spade a spade.