May 10, 2008 10:05 AM
CBS: The Revolving Door: Lawmaker To Lobbyist
It is always beneficial to broaden your horizon and think outside the box. The path of life consists of constant learning and discovering. The expression: "You are never too old to learn", didn't come out of the blue. That was pure experience talking.
It only takes a few steps from lawmaker to lobbyist. Gaining understanding by experiencing other people's situation, can only result in being a better person. Whether a lawmaker likes to admit it or not, he is a person as well.
When you are outside a large building and come in, be that through a revolving or any other door, you come into the hall. A more sophisticated word for hall is lobby. So... as soon as they enter, they are a lobbyist, just like you and me when we would come into a lobby.
I am glad it got through to the person who finally had this Epiphany. Maybe the next one is the discovery that when a lawmaker enters a store, he becomes a customer?!
by BLOND at May 10, 2008 10:05 AM
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May 09, 2008 8:41 AM
CBS: Homeowner Rescue Plan Passed By House
The overall costs of living are about to get a lot of people in a terrible situation. Gas prices are already rising to an all time high, with no end in sight. Many homeowners are in a bind and don't see a way out. The economy is about to grab us by the throat.
It would seem like the government is aware of that and is making plans to help out. There are so many regulations, stipulations and rules however, for a plan to get approval and I am astonished and applaud the fact that is has been done ahead of time. That's new, usually they are kind of too late.
I just don't get this homeowners rescue plan. Intentions can be good, but they need to be converted in actions. I can make a plan to give you a million dollars. But does it help if I just wave it in front of your face? I didn't think so either.
They claim the plan is to help the owners who are in dire straits. But what good does it do, if they just pass by your house? Don't they even have the curtesy to stop? Okay, okay, that last is a blond question. They probably anticipate to instigate a violant situation. Quite understandable as well, looking at it from both standpoints.
I suspect it is just another carrot to dangle in front of our nose, to keep us from complaining!
by BLOND at May 09, 2008 8:41 AM
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May 07, 2008 7:08 AM
NEWSWEEK: Obama weathers the storm
I can totally picture Barack Obama doing that. Somehow he has got the disposition for it. I am guessing it comes naturally, you either got it, or you don't.
We all can look at the horizon, stick a wet finger in the air, and tell where the wind blows. That is how it used to be done. These days, advanced technology analyzes in depth what may happen. Even though it all is still mainly based on presumptions, assumptions and predictions, it is more accurate.
Like I mentioned before, it mostly comes down to a gut-feeling. You never can be a 100% sure whether your parade is being rained on, or you are about to get blistered by the heat.
Being a weather-man is one of the most ungrateful jobs to have. It is not easy to stand in front of a blue screen and give an accurate forecast. I suppose Obama had detailed instructions (although even a caveman can weather a storm after it has occurred!). But..., Obama can always apply for a position as a weather-man in case he looses the elections. He is a natural.
I wonder if Barack Obama told Hillary Clinton to dress warm upon visiting Indiana for her election race. She must have been freezing, getting the voters' cold shoulder.
by BLOND at May 07, 2008 7:08 AM
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May 06, 2008 12:42 PM
ABC NEWS: Clinton vs. Obama in 'Star Wars'
They sure aren't letting up. Obama and Clinton keep on hacking away at each other until one can finally claim victory. They constantly find new ways to keep us on the edge of our seats.
I bet there is a whole lot going on behind the scenes. It would be nice to get an insight of the complete entourage, including emotional state and mental confusion. Things that kept them occupied throughout the entire election, you know. Throw in some personal issues and it might be extremely entertaining.
I don't think our battling senators need acting classes. They seem to be doing fine and since they will be playing themselves, I foresee a few Oscars coming their way. The producers who will take on making these movies might have a box office success right at their fingertips.
I can't wait to see the new Star Wars Trilogy. I believe I already know what their titles will be:
Star Wars Episode I: The McCain Menace.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clinton.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Obama.
Maybe we ought to watch Star Wars Episode IV again as well. It's called "A New Hope". I will bring the popcorn.
by BLOND at May 06, 2008 12:42 PM
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May 05, 2008 11:09 AM
MSNBC: Yahoo CEO may face rebellion
Step outside the rut and established routine and people are shocked. I have seen it happen. Present something totally out of the structured environment and, no matter how brilliant the idea, solution, or proposal is, mental abilities are questioned.
Consider all the inventors throughout history. Their ideas were thought of as ludicrous. Most of them were either shunned, or attacked. They were labeled as rebellions, just because the minds of the others were closed to something they couldn't comprehend.
I have compassion for this CEO, who's innovative ideas fell outside the realm of the established norms. Instead of welcoming and embracing a different and new approach, his behavior is considered rebellious and condemned. He even has to face it and answer for it.
Makes me wonder who the yahoos are here!
by BLOND at May 05, 2008 11:09 AM
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May 04, 2008 1:42 PM
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Indiana Poses a Puzzle in the Primary Race
I suspect everybody is being a little put out with all those debates. All the questions may already have been asked and the answers are mainly focused on outwitting the opponent and appealing to the voter's preferences and requirements. It probably is at the point where it only goes round and round in circles. Nothing new, just same old, same old.
To really see what strategy the candidates are able to come up with, how resourceful they are, and how they perform under pressure, would require a challenge outside the normal routine. Indiana may have found the solution. It is definitely thinking outside the box.
What kind of puzzle would they have in mind? How many puzzle-pieces would it consist of and how much time are they considering to give the candidates, to complete the puzzle? I do hope they check the puzzles, to
ensure they are complete.
Okay, okay, it is not thinking outside the box, since a puzzle comes in one.
by BLOND at May 04, 2008 1:42 PM
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May 03, 2008 10:08 AM
ABC NEWS: Bright Idea: NASA Plans Probe to Graze Sun
We are already aware planet earth is getting too small and we are looking way beyond the horizon for a solution. NASA is supposed to do that for us. Since the majority of our tax money is being poured into it, we should be able to rely on them to come up with good, solid and reasonable ideas.
They call this a bright idea. Maybe we should test their knowledge by going back to the basics:
1. What is the average temperature on the sun?
2. Is there a spot anywhere on the sun where there is life possible?
3. Is there any life form that is able to survive these temperatures?
Now, I don't like to rain on NASA's parade, but someone ought to tell them there is no grass on the sun. Probing to graze the sun is wasting time and money.
It's too hot for any life to exist there. Sending cows up there to graze, will only result in a massive barbecue!
We better not ask NASA if pigs can fly.
by BLOND at May 03, 2008 10:08 AM
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May 01, 2008 10:50 AM
MSNBC: McCain's Bush Problem
Problems are presented to us on a daily basis. Some are great and some are minor. No one can escape them, they find you anyway. We can close our eyes and pretend they are not there, but before we know it, they grow over our heads and there is no way to overlook them anymore.
I guess that's what happened to McCain. He postponed the problem instead of attacking it early on. Now, it has taken on such great proportions, it is constantly staring him in the face.
It will take a lot more effort and time at this moment, to tackle it and get it whacked down to where it is manageable again. When McCain has accomplished that task, I would suggest he keeps up with it and not let it get out of hand again.
I can understand McCain does not have much time to tend to the yard. There are options though. He could always consider hiring a gardener to keep the bushes cut down to a reasonable height. That sure would take care of the problem!
by BLOND at May 01, 2008 10:50 AM
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