STATE OF THE BUNION — by Steve Nadis
But that’s not how I see things. Of course, I’ve got a bunion which may jaundice my impression. The guy is also supposed to talk about “alternative energy sources,” which sounds like a real joke given that this guy doesn’t have any energy policy. Well, actually, that’s not fair. He does have an energy policy: He let’s the oil companies do whatever they want. In fact, under his policy they get to tell us what to do.
No, I think I’m going to skip his state of the bunion address. Instead, I’ll prop my foot up on a pillow and watch a Frontline show about Al Qaeda, which should be more informative (and accurate) than anything this guy has to say about how well things are going in Iraq. Then I’m going to watch a DVD I picked up from the library called “Helter Skelter.” It’s about another guy–a fellow by the name of Charles Manson.
Have to comment on the slick new look Snake…nice.
As for what you’re watching tonight, I don’t know if I’d ever sit down to watch a program featuring a cult leader who’s delusions cost so many innocent lives…..and I don’t think I’d watch that Charles Manson movie either.
Hey Doc, thanks for the note. It was great–one of the all-time best comments. I didn’t know what you meant about the “slick new look.” I usually go on Safari, where everything looks the same as I always did, but I tried another browser (anyone ever hear of Internet Explorer) & I see what you mean. Now I’ve got two different “looks,” which is pretty cool. (Not to toot my own horn. Heck, why not? Who else will?)
Wow, this is weird! I just responded to your comment, Doc, and everything changed on Safari too. It’s definitely very space age. So I’ve still got two looks but one is different from what it was a minute ago. Actually they’re both different. What’s going on?
You’re looking a little….Brokeback Mountain-ish in this purple…..but hey, there’s nothing wrong with THAT? Helter Skelter? Why not Duel in the Sun?
Hi Windfall — I have no idea what’s going on w/the design. It keeps changing. It seems to change when I respond to a comment. I know that makes no sense but it has happened twice. I guess I’d better not mention any other movie until I break down in and see Duel in the Sun.
yeah….you’re all mauve now….I liked the lilac better…
I couldn’t agree with you more. I had planned on watching the State of the (B)union, but I didn’t have the heart afterall. I’m not sure I’d go so far as to watch a movie on Charles Manson, but you never know, I’m always up for a good fictional crime show.
Thank Joi, good to hear from ye’. Windfall, what can I say? Things keep changing on me…
zardoz says:
hiya snake , were can i send the good doctor MAX
with the nomination for anecdote of the year..
—zardoz
Hi Z — You’ll find the link to Dr. Max, That One Blog, at the right.
On a separate but related note, did anyone see the article in the New York Times yesterday about Exxon-Mobil? It seems the poor, barely-scraping-by company is a little embarrassed by their latest financial report. Why? Because they had their largest profit EVER in 2005, and the oil industry as a whole had the highest profits of any industry in America. That’s more than pharmaceuticals, more than banking, more than insurance, etc.
Imagine the egg on their faces. (“Whoops! I guess we didn’t REALLY need to raise oil prices. But what’s done is done. No hard feelings, eh? And don’t worry: in 2006, we won’t raise oil prices unless we really have to–like if our profits start to dip below this year’s level.”)
You’re right, Gatemouth, it’s scandalous. They’ll take advantage of any event in the outside world as an excuse to jack up prices. We need a real energy policy–rather than being told by someone in the pocket of big oil, & who has done everything to further their interests, that we’re “addicted to oil.”
Gee, by the time I read all the comments, I forgot what the post was about. Hope your bunion feels better soon. How many more days until the next election?
Hi Roses. Maybe it wasn’t a bunion. But it was painful, just like trying to watch our president speak. I don’t want to count the days until the next election–& I don’t want my life to slip by quickly–but I still can’t wait.
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