Time will tell what kind of role she will fill in the future and to what level. She has a black or white [neither of which are actually colors, by the way] appeal to people, either you like her or you don’t, it’s not something that can be an acquired taste, personally speaking.
She is bright, learns reasonably quickly and can adapt to meet challenges. She did her job for John McCain and the Republican Party by re-energizing the base. It was trial by fire in a lot of ways for her and she toughed it out, full kudos.
As always… time will tell.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Senator John McCain : Duty, Honor and Courage
Here are some excerpts from his concession speech.
My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly.
In a contest as long and difficult as this campaign has been, his success alone commands my respect for his ability and perseverance. But that he managed to do so by inspiring the hopes of so many millions of Americans, who had once wrongly believed that they had little at stake or little influence in the election of an American president, is something I deeply admire and commend him for achieving.
It is natural tonight to feel some disappointment, but tomorrow we must move beyond it and work together to get our country moving again. We fought — we fought as hard as we could. And though we fell short, the failure is mine, not yours.
Tonight — tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Sen. Obama, I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president.
He showed both class and tact when a hand full of people started to boo and he shooshed them. Later many applauded what they would of booed only minutes earlier. A huge amount of stress is now gone, John McCain can relax at his leisure now. Barack Obama will most likely reach out to him in some way, What John does will be up to him.
My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly.
In a contest as long and difficult as this campaign has been, his success alone commands my respect for his ability and perseverance. But that he managed to do so by inspiring the hopes of so many millions of Americans, who had once wrongly believed that they had little at stake or little influence in the election of an American president, is something I deeply admire and commend him for achieving.
It is natural tonight to feel some disappointment, but tomorrow we must move beyond it and work together to get our country moving again. We fought — we fought as hard as we could. And though we fell short, the failure is mine, not yours.
Tonight — tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Sen. Obama, I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president.
He showed both class and tact when a hand full of people started to boo and he shooshed them. Later many applauded what they would of booed only minutes earlier. A huge amount of stress is now gone, John McCain can relax at his leisure now. Barack Obama will most likely reach out to him in some way, What John does will be up to him.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Being Aware of the Aging Process
In six months I'm going to be 50 years old, which is cool, glad I made it this far. There were couple of situations that could of changed that.
Despite some bad habits between the ages of 18 to 35 I was generally very healthy and in good enough shape to participate in individual and team sports. One of my friends was superior in all racket sports including table tennis whereas I was better than most everyone I played golf with. I made some decent money playing skins and other side bets.
Few things are more satisfying than the verbage a friend has to tolerate while in the process of losing and then finally when they pay up. Reneging was not an acceptable practice.
In the near future there will be some ping pong playing, I'm hoping that a rank such as 'Captain' means squat and I will be able to brag a little. But reality is that we are all out of shape to and in varying degrees, just finishing a game without a heart attack or fucking up a knee will be good enough for me, anything more is gravy.
Normally I follow hockey very closely, thanks to CNN and Barack Obama announcing his intent to run for President of the US, my attention has been consumed [ in a healthy way ] in watching the whole thing unfold.
I've won money on this election and I'm not the only one.
I will be spending more time reading stuff at T.O.Sports, there's gotta be something posted that I can dispute.
Anyone can say anything, within reason, about what I write, thats fair game.
I did play a round of golf this year, I plan to play more than once next year.
Despite some bad habits between the ages of 18 to 35 I was generally very healthy and in good enough shape to participate in individual and team sports. One of my friends was superior in all racket sports including table tennis whereas I was better than most everyone I played golf with. I made some decent money playing skins and other side bets.
Few things are more satisfying than the verbage a friend has to tolerate while in the process of losing and then finally when they pay up. Reneging was not an acceptable practice.
In the near future there will be some ping pong playing, I'm hoping that a rank such as 'Captain' means squat and I will be able to brag a little. But reality is that we are all out of shape to and in varying degrees, just finishing a game without a heart attack or fucking up a knee will be good enough for me, anything more is gravy.
Normally I follow hockey very closely, thanks to CNN and Barack Obama announcing his intent to run for President of the US, my attention has been consumed [ in a healthy way ] in watching the whole thing unfold.
I've won money on this election and I'm not the only one.
I will be spending more time reading stuff at T.O.Sports, there's gotta be something posted that I can dispute.
Anyone can say anything, within reason, about what I write, thats fair game.
I did play a round of golf this year, I plan to play more than once next year.
PRESIDENT ELECT ~ BARACK OBAMA
From his speech, last night, addressing the world;
" Our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand "
True, and it sounds good to me.
" Our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand "
True, and it sounds good to me.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
THE ELECTION COULD END UP IN A TIE
While watching CNN recently; on the interactive electoral map “Magic Map”, John King indicated that a tie was a possible outcome mathematically.
If that did happen, would the popular vote be used?
Will the courts be involved?
An easy way to settle this matter is; schedule a revote for the following Monday, most votes wins.
On Nov. 6th all four candidates are required to take three IQ tests each, the average will determine the individual IQ’s. This information will be made available to the public immediately so that they are informed and can make a more clear choice in the revote.
What is the current President’s IQ?
If that did happen, would the popular vote be used?
Will the courts be involved?
An easy way to settle this matter is; schedule a revote for the following Monday, most votes wins.
On Nov. 6th all four candidates are required to take three IQ tests each, the average will determine the individual IQ’s. This information will be made available to the public immediately so that they are informed and can make a more clear choice in the revote.
What is the current President’s IQ?
KARMA
The Reality and Rules Of Lottery Gambling “ 649 “
If one does not buy a ticket, one can not win, it is impossible. If one buys a single ticket, one has a 1 in 14m chance to win. If one buys 1m tickets, the odds are 13 to 1 that he or she will not win. This person will be out of $2m minus the sum of all winning secondary prizes. It would take 1k people at 1k locations with $2k to perform this task, using quick-picks.
If the Jackpot was $50m, one can have the “ winning numbers “ for sure if she or he spent $28m for every combination that there is. This person would win $22m plus the sum of all secondary prizes, maybe another $2m or so.
For the sake of simplicity; all residual amounts from all Free Tickets won can not be known and are therefore considered moot. How much would it cost to have 25k printouts of 560 different six number combinations given to 25k people with $1.12k at 25k locations to perform this task, let‘s say $9m, each person will get $300.00, and one would need $1.5m for paid staff, supplies, distribution, logistics, etc.
It is doable and worth it. But this person would have to trust each and every one of the 25k people, as beforehand not one error can be made and afterwards all tickets must be sent to the single location for verifying.
But here is the catch, if one other person also has the “ winning numbers “ then instead of netting $15m it becomes a loss of $10m which is bad news and bad Karma.
Karma is not impressed or influenced by how many tickets one buys.
Karma is; that one will have an equal chance to win among all those who bought tickets, relatively speaking.
Karma likes to play mind games with everyone, when nobody wins and the Jackpot is increased.
Karma is amused by and amazed, at the amount of fantasy tax that is collected on a weekly basis.
Karma is impressed by those who become more physically fit by practicing their “ Happy Dance “ a lot.
Karma is Karma.
If one does not buy a ticket, one can not win, it is impossible. If one buys a single ticket, one has a 1 in 14m chance to win. If one buys 1m tickets, the odds are 13 to 1 that he or she will not win. This person will be out of $2m minus the sum of all winning secondary prizes. It would take 1k people at 1k locations with $2k to perform this task, using quick-picks.
If the Jackpot was $50m, one can have the “ winning numbers “ for sure if she or he spent $28m for every combination that there is. This person would win $22m plus the sum of all secondary prizes, maybe another $2m or so.
For the sake of simplicity; all residual amounts from all Free Tickets won can not be known and are therefore considered moot. How much would it cost to have 25k printouts of 560 different six number combinations given to 25k people with $1.12k at 25k locations to perform this task, let‘s say $9m, each person will get $300.00, and one would need $1.5m for paid staff, supplies, distribution, logistics, etc.
It is doable and worth it. But this person would have to trust each and every one of the 25k people, as beforehand not one error can be made and afterwards all tickets must be sent to the single location for verifying.
But here is the catch, if one other person also has the “ winning numbers “ then instead of netting $15m it becomes a loss of $10m which is bad news and bad Karma.
Karma is not impressed or influenced by how many tickets one buys.
Karma is; that one will have an equal chance to win among all those who bought tickets, relatively speaking.
Karma likes to play mind games with everyone, when nobody wins and the Jackpot is increased.
Karma is amused by and amazed, at the amount of fantasy tax that is collected on a weekly basis.
Karma is impressed by those who become more physically fit by practicing their “ Happy Dance “ a lot.
Karma is Karma.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Fox News predicts McCain will win by a Landslide
Okay maybe that isn't exactly true, in fact I have no clue because I'm not going to pay for very biased news and views. I watch CNN, with no complaint of bias that I'm aware of.
But, his picking of Gov. Palin was a risky political gamble which has proven to be a detriment generally, other than energizing the Republican base. Whoopee!! I can only laugh when conservative diehards state with what appears to be sincere conviction that she is able and qualified to serve as President and Commander in Chief in the very improbable event that Johh McCain wins the election and then sometime early in his term suffered a stroke which would render him incapable of properly functioning.
Let's go back in time 4 weeks for a hypothetical situation where Sen. McCain suffers the debilitating stroke which renders him incapable of campaigning thus nuking his being the head of the Republic Ticket. So what happens... would Gov. Palin become the head of the ticket and a scamble effort begun to fill the now vacant VP slot?
Or is there some criteria, rules or whatever that is mandated by the RNC or the Republican Party should such a situation occur, that dictates that someone else be selected by whatever process to replace McCain and Palin remains as the VP candidate.
As I see it, the conumdrum is, if Palin does not become the head of the ticket in this hypothetical; 4 weeks prior to the election, then logically how can anyone state that she is ready, able and qualified to sit in the big chair in the event that something unfortunate happed to McCain after being inaugerated, given that some even more unfortunate happed earlier... he won the election.
Don't get me wrong, I respect John McCain as a person and how he served his country as Pilot in Good Rank when within the Navy, but he is not what the USA needs right now. Recent polls and tactics by his campaign have clearly illuminated his and the campaign's desperation and frustration.
I hope he and his staff spend quality time and thought on the speech he will give to his party and supporters, it could and most likely will redeem a lot of what was not very tactful and outright bullshit during the the last 2 months of the campaign. A man who has served with honour in the past can do so in the future, it just won't be as President.
But, his picking of Gov. Palin was a risky political gamble which has proven to be a detriment generally, other than energizing the Republican base. Whoopee!! I can only laugh when conservative diehards state with what appears to be sincere conviction that she is able and qualified to serve as President and Commander in Chief in the very improbable event that Johh McCain wins the election and then sometime early in his term suffered a stroke which would render him incapable of properly functioning.
Let's go back in time 4 weeks for a hypothetical situation where Sen. McCain suffers the debilitating stroke which renders him incapable of campaigning thus nuking his being the head of the Republic Ticket. So what happens... would Gov. Palin become the head of the ticket and a scamble effort begun to fill the now vacant VP slot?
Or is there some criteria, rules or whatever that is mandated by the RNC or the Republican Party should such a situation occur, that dictates that someone else be selected by whatever process to replace McCain and Palin remains as the VP candidate.
As I see it, the conumdrum is, if Palin does not become the head of the ticket in this hypothetical; 4 weeks prior to the election, then logically how can anyone state that she is ready, able and qualified to sit in the big chair in the event that something unfortunate happed to McCain after being inaugerated, given that some even more unfortunate happed earlier... he won the election.
Don't get me wrong, I respect John McCain as a person and how he served his country as Pilot in Good Rank when within the Navy, but he is not what the USA needs right now. Recent polls and tactics by his campaign have clearly illuminated his and the campaign's desperation and frustration.
I hope he and his staff spend quality time and thought on the speech he will give to his party and supporters, it could and most likely will redeem a lot of what was not very tactful and outright bullshit during the the last 2 months of the campaign. A man who has served with honour in the past can do so in the future, it just won't be as President.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Will things " change " on November 5th
Without a doubt, McCain has little to no chance of winning. Since I don't like typing all that much I won't list any reasons.
Obama will win, it may even be by a significant margin. All the better. But just the win on it's own is enough.
We will all benefit by osmosis.
And if I happen to be wrong, which is rare, then the majority of Amercians are much more ignorant than I would have ever thought.
Obama will win, it may even be by a significant margin. All the better. But just the win on it's own is enough.
We will all benefit by osmosis.
And if I happen to be wrong, which is rare, then the majority of Amercians are much more ignorant than I would have ever thought.
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