The Debate, WASP12b, And The Economy of BBQ

Random musings:

Is anyone else glad that we are finished with the presidential debates? The last debate at Hofstra University wasn't very exciting but thanks to Joe the plumber, it could turn out to be a pretty significant debate.

Barak Obama is beginning to believe his press and carries himself like he has the election in the bag. It wasn't just his usual arrogance that made him seem boorish, but his being happy to just punt the ball on fourth down. If he has any killer instinct, he could have came closer to nailing the coffin shut on McCain. Instead he just played it safe.

And speaking of killer instinct, could McCain be any more coached? He could have scored major points by being the McCain of old; mad at congress, direct in pushing blame, straight to the point on current issues. But he played the sorrow card and seemed a little milquetoast to me. And no killer instinct either. He jabbed at Obama a lot but never tried to deliver the knockout punch. Obama was on the ropes on abortion and William Ayers and McCain allowed a lie and pandering of Obama, thus letting him off of the ropes.

Neither candidate did anything to change many minds of the undecided voter. I do think McCain came out the winner, but not because of style. I think doubt about Obama's character and decision making has risen, but not by much. But most of that was brought out by the Joe the plumber issue.

And that really is the winner in the debate. Joe the plumber. Even though the liberal leaning media has tried to make Joe look foolish and corrupt, Joe better represents the American people. He realizes that hard work, dedication, and dreams fuel not only the national economy but individual economy as well. And like many Americans, Joe doesn't feel that anyone should be penalized for having more; especially when they have worked for it. Americas most popular plumber doesn't want government interference or a quick fix. He wants to control his own destiny. Too bad Joe isn't running for president...

But all of this is probably old hat now. Most of this has been covered in the news. If anyone has comments or questions, we can have a round table discussion in the comment section.

On a lighter note, scientist now say that they have found another planet and this one is titled WASP 12b. What a romantic moniker. Anyway, the exceptional thing about WASP12b is that it is the hottest planet known. It has a surface temperature of 4000 degrees F. Now that's hot! I'm bot sure what they measured the temperature with; maybe a giant Hubble thermometer. The planet is only 3 million light years away, or something like that. I guess they did it using a calculator and a mathematical equation. Isn't that how you do it at home? Anyway, I'm quite sure they are accurate and will have an artists rendition of WASP12b forthcoming as proof of their genius.

And how about the economy? Thank goodness for the bailout...Just read the headlines and know that things are tough. "Scared Stocks Remain Negative on Economy". Huh? We have resorted to giving stocks emotions? And did they poll the stocks to find out if they are very afraid, mildly afraid, or barely afraid? The American people need to know this before we buy a skittish stock. Someone call Rasmussen...And how about, " Signs You Should Sell a Stock". That's a helpful little nugget now, isn't it? That's about three weeks late.

But the biggest sign the economy is in trouble is the story out of Corning , California. It appears that times are so tough for one family that they cremated their dead mother on a makeshift bar-b-que grill they built in the backyard. After they let the body lay on the kitchen floor for a few days. I guess they didn't have burial coverage...Then the family continued to collect retirement checks that were sent to the deceased. To the tune of $25000 dollars. Times are tough, but dang! At least they didn't sell her as lunch to make $3.25 a sandwich.

On that note I bid you adieu and have a nice weekend!