The audacity!
I usually could care less about any politics but this really made my blood boil for a moment.
In regards to President Obama fulfilling a pre-election promise to take wife to broadway show in New York:
"Republicans characterised the trip as insensitive and wasteful against the backdrop of US car giant General Motors preparing for an expected bankruptcy.
White House aides and media accompanied the first couple on their private date.
The president and first lady travelled to New York in a smaller plane than the regular Air Force One 747." - BBC News
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"The White House declined to say how much the trip was costing taxpayers, and even before the smaller jet left Washington, the there-and-back trip drew criticism from the Republican National Committee. The RNC issued a news release that chastised Obama for saying he understands American's troubles, but then hopping up to New York for "a night on the town."
Noting that General Motors is expected to file for Chapter 11 protection on Monday, the news release said: 'Putting on a show: Obamas wing into the city for an evening out while another iconic American company prepares for bankruptcy.'"- Washington Post
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"While the Obamas’ visit to New York was considered private, there was some very public criticism of the trip. In a press release that was issued on Saturday afternoon with the headline “Putting on a Show,” the Republican National Committee suggested that the outing was inappropriate and that Mr. Obama was out of touch, especially given the looming bankruptcy of General Motors." - NY Times
Quite frankly, I'm appalled yet not very impressed with the hypocrisy. Those republicans never really seem to have something worth talking about unless it's profitable -- It wasn't even a private date! Nor did they take the big plane!
Restless Leg Syndrome or too much caffeine?
Last night as I lay in bed trying to fall asleep, I find it impossible to stop moving my legs. 12:30am comes and goes... 2:00... I can't lie still. Add to that the chatter of Futurama and Family Guy episodes on Adult Swim each of which I've seen at least a dozen times continually catching my attention and I'd say I'm having a restless night with restless legs, even after turning off the noise. I can't seem to turn off - so of course I remember the commercial I'd just seen on TV about Mirapex... for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. I also start to think: WHAT A BOGUS DISEASE! --My apologies to those afflicted, it is only fair to say that perhaps some are more genetically predisposed to this sort of sensitivity than others, much like some of us are sensitive to milk or certain environmental allergens.
Recalling that I'd done little to nothing but sit inside all day, that I'd gotten a late start by getting up at 3pm anyway, lunch - at 6pm - was loaded with carbs and fat (taco bell) with a giant Mountain Dew to wash it down and my last meal before bed (also high carb and fat - McDonalds) and a 16oz Dr. Pepper to go with it at 11pm.
Home Owners Association…
I'm carefully and very sincerely considering a battle with my neighborhood HOA. As I was leaving for work yesterday, I saw a yard crew diligently spread throughout the street at several houses mowing, tampering in flowerbeds and blowing debris into the street, I figured, I shouldn't have a problem, I weeded the flower bed and mowed the lawn just a week ago. Come home to find the flower bed has been all aerated, weeds still present, and the mulch now sloppily disturbed. All of which will accrue a fee on the house's account with the HOA.
I think I may start talking to certain neighbors about their experience with Sterling Association Services, and work something up as a community.
Considering that at our section of the neighborhood, which is farthest from the community recreation center including pool, the jogging trail has never been finished behind our houses - leaving our fences in the back open for vandalism in the dark (since there are other entrances to the trail further down the street but no lights behind our houses). Meaning that any fees we may pay, are not directly providing for our section's safety or conformity. However restriction enforcement abounds regardless, and personally, I feel persecuted because of my parents former disregard for the regulations, it seems our house is more scrutinized and if it's not one thing it's another - I take care of one thing they point out another. I've wondered how many people are having a similar experience but just dealing with it silently.
fools rush in.
unstable people drive me insane. REALLY think about the meaning of "unstable". I don't mean like... antisocial or rude or bipolar, I mean when you feel - or portray to feel strongly about something, then, in action do the exact opposite knowing what's in your own best interest and acting against it. To say the least, it's foolish.
Personally, I know I tend to avoid alot of people - get reclusive and such - but I'm for the most part very consistent in how I feel about things, SAY I feel, and actually do. in that sense I'm very simple and predictable... easy to deal with - and when things start to skew beyond my control, I try to address the situation, or talk it out with those involved... whether or not THEY are flexible to the change is another story.
Yeah. fool me once... shame on you... fool me twice, shame on me... it gets old quick.