Happy Vice Presidential debate day, blog buddies!!!

I'm going to a big gathering in Hollywood with Dr. Neighbor & Sistah Neighbor tonight to watch the VP nominees throw down.

Where are YOU gonna watch?!?

I'm so excited, I can't even tell you. I love stuff like this and it makes me wanna go into politics ASAP.

I can't wait until I have to debate when I run for mayor of Palm Springs somewhere around the year 2045.

I've been spending today watching some historic moments from debates of the past.

Enjoy a few with me:

And, finally...

:)

What are YOU looking forward to tonight?!?

Go share in our COMMENT SECTION!!!

See you there, gang! :)
Ross

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first? woot woot!

definitely WOOT WOOT!

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The last video of Ross does not work.
Anyone else having the same issue?

oh, now its working.

Hey Ross & BB
I will be watching the debate with my hubby =) =) Have a great day to all.

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I'd go for the Apple because I can not stand oatmeal! It has to do more with the texture. Just yucky.

Oh, I can't wait to see the debate tonite... I've been sooooo looking forward to it.People, use your voices and VOTE! The only way we can truly get change in this country is if WE make it possible. Ross, have fun at your party. Go Biden... GO OBAMA

I just hope both parties take a step and quite the b.s and let us know the real issues and where they stand.
Somehow, I think there is going to be some mud slinging anyway. Always happens. Exciting!

Oh, I can't wait to see the debate tonite... I've been sooooo looking forward to it.People, use your voices and VOTE! The only way we can truly get change in this country is if WE make it possible. Ross, have fun at your party. Go Biden... GO OBAMA

Oh, I can't wait to see the debate tonite... I've been sooooo looking forward to it.People, use your voices and VOTE! The only way we can truly get change in this country is if WE make it possible. Ross, have fun at your party. Go Biden... GO OBAMA

I can't wait to watch the debate tonight!!! It is going to be gooooood! Can't wait to see Palin's responses after watching her interviews with Katie Couric. Couldn't believe how...specific she was. NOT!! Haha.

Have a good day Ross!
Nate

Haha! That was a hard decision. Try cashew butter on an apple too, to make your next decision even harder! I am looking forward to the debate tonight. This will definitely be one to remember no matter how it goes!

You are almost too funny!!! Debates tonight will be celebrated with a pork roast that has been "crock potting" all day!!!

SOMEONE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ME TYPING IN CAPS TODAY. I HAVE TOO IN ORDER FOR MY 71 YEAR OLD EYES TO SEE THE TYPE. I EARNED THE RIGHT TO TYPE THIS WAY. I ALREADY KNOW WHO I'M VOTING FOR SO I'LL LEAVE THE DEBATES TO THE YOUNG. TELL WEE WEE IF SHE EVER GETS TO TAMPA TO DROP OVER FOR A TREAT. MY JOEY WILL TAKE HER OUT AND ABOUT TO SEE THE SIGHTS. ALSO HE HAS HOMECOOKED MEALS. SPOILED REAL BAD LOVE YOU, DR NEIGHBOR AND NICKY

i don't do politics. not even here in canada, my home.

and um, ross, that was just a little weird. lol

hugs & love

I'M GOING TO MAKE MYSELF SOME OATMEAL FOR SUPPER. SOUND GOOD, WELL COME ON OVER SONNY.

Personally, I'm looking forward to Palin sticking her foot in her mouth. :) comic relief! And how will Joe Biden handle her? Will he be too wordy? too rough? It's all good BB's!

No matter what happens tonight, the best part will be watching to see what SNL will do with it this Saturday!

I agree MaggieNJ, SNL on politics is just too funny! Great debate there Ross! Hilarious!

I love oatmeal. Have you tried the Egg Beaters Southwestern style? They make a wonderful omelet!! They're good scrambled too.

I cant wait to see Sarah stumble and bumble. Get your popcorn ready Peeps! I bet she just set and smiles her beauty pageant smile the whole time.
I wonder if she will end by doing a cheer
*2, 4, 6, 8*
WHO DO WE APPRECIATE???
Go USA !!!!!!
as she jumps down into the splits...LOL
Hey IT COULD HAPPEN, ya never know. ;-P~~~ hehe

That was the best Palin impersonation yet. Look out Tina Feye!!

Sorry people I cant agree on the snl thing I think that all these people who are running for office are trying there best to win so they are only going to say what you want to here and that includes Obama Its shame full to insult any of them having to watch them on tv cutting each other down is sickning I truely hope its all over soon

Or how bout this cheer

McCain McCain he's our Man
If he cant do it
I sure can errr um
I'll give it a whirl
*fluffs hair*

I predict at the debate tonight, Palin stomps off crying. BTW, you cant beat hot oatmeal on a cool fall morning as long as its original Quaker Oats. Always add fresh ground cinnamon. Fresh sqeezed orange juice and buttered toast.

******HAPPY THURSDAY******
TO ROSS AND THE BLOG BUDDIES

Have fun at Dr. Neighbor with Sistah Neighbor watching this historic debate tonight.

I think this debate will be important if something happens to our president, who will be the best person for job if needed.

Have a good day and hugs and kisses to Lousie(WeeWee).

SusieJo :) c{_}

I hope that Palen gets asked a question tonight and her comeback will be "I'll just have to get back to ya" and points her fingers in the air and goes "PEW PEW PEW" like Tina Fey did. haha

Seriously, Biden should do well if he just sticks to the issues and let her be her own train wreck.

What am I looking forward to tonight? Well....since I'm Canadian looking forward to watching Grey's Anatomy. Although I may be flick back and forth to the VP debate. Our country has it's own election on October 14th. Without 'googling', to the American Blog Buddies,can you name my Country's current Prime Minister? Betcha can't. Oh CANADA!!! which is spelled C-eh-N-eh-D-eh

I will be watching at my house alone. Bummer, I know.

What am I looking forward to tonight?

First off.
I PRAY that
Biden ='s Oatmeal!!!!!!
How can he NOT!??!?!?

I need to find all the questions Katie Couric asked the veeps this week.
I just watched the ones tonight where she asked them their fave movie and scene in the movie, their fave past veep, and it was VERY TELLING!!!!!!!
Scared more crap out of me.
Seriously.
I will just say there is a HUGE HUGE difference in the 2 Veep candidates and it truly looks like an SNL skit but it isn't!

The debate won't change my mind tonight either way though, cuz for real..... I have heard enough of the "real" Palin and if she comes off as different tonight, I will assume the coaching in AZ worked.... but that doesn't mean she really has changed.

JMHO.
I am GIDDY with excitement!

Have some extra fun while watching the debate tonight by playing Palin Bingo! Here is the link for the Bingo cards.

www.palinbingo.com

Ross, thanks for sharing the clips....I can only imagine there will be some good new clips after tonight.

Cheers!

Oatmeal is just like...OMG....sickening. Texture makes me want to be sick. If it doesn't feel good in my mouth, well I simply won't put it in there. The oatmeal people, the oatmeal!

Geesh

Ross

Thanks so much for finding all that old debate footage for us! It was very interesting.

I love the point JFK made about the differences between the two parties. I have a hard time understanding when people say they're not sure who they're voting for. I want to shake them and ask, Do you agree with the Republican platform, or the Democratic platform? The two parties' ideas and ideals are quite different, I think. And not every politician will stick to the party line, and maybe that's good, but the party still gives you a basis for decisions.

As for experience, I think intelligence and good advisors can outweigh experience. Someone could have a lot of experience in making poor decisions, or decisions based on bad ideas.

to all bb's, i am no longer a unicorn. this is my 3rd post.

vote vote vote please - except u canadians eh...

i am from toronto, parents moved to calif in 1965.ehh
xxooxx to all

I am looking forward to My Name is Earl then the debate and I am sure Joe will do well and Ross, why only Mayor? Lets see... why not... Ross for President?

Ross,
Totally agree with oatmeal over apples and peanut butter. Oatmeal is the perfect way to start a day. For me apples and peanut butter are a good afternoon or late night snack; preferably during Dancing with the Stars or Survivor!!! LOL!!! See you tomorrow....

Top 5 Joe Biden Gaffes...

5. "I guarantee you, Barack Obama ain't taking my shotguns, so don’t buy that malarkey. They're going to start peddling that to you. I got two, if he tries to fool with my Beretta, he’s got a problem. I like that little over and under, you know? I'm not bad with it. So give me a break. Give me a break.'" --Joe Biden, threatening his running mate

4. "A man I'm proud to call my friend. A man who will be the next President of the United States — Barack America!" --Joe Biden, at his first campaign rally with Barack Obama (Watch video clip)

3. "When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the, you know, the princes of greed. He said, 'Look, here's what happened." –Joe Biden, apparently unaware that FDR wasn't president when the stock market crashed in 1929 and that only experimental TV sets were in use at that time

2. "Hillary Clinton is as qualified or more qualified than I am to be vice president of the United States of America. Quite frankly, it might have been a better pick than me." --Joe Biden, speaking at a town hall meeting in Nashua, New Hampshire

1. "Stand up, Chuck, let 'em see ya." –-Joe Biden, to Missouri state Sen. Chuck Graham, who is in a wheelchair, Columbia, Missouri, Sept. 12, 2008 (Watch video clip)

Really... is Palin the ONLY one we're worried about? I'm a Dem and I can tell you. No.

Ross

I forgot to say... I would totally move to Palm Springs just so I could vote for you for mayor!!

:)

(Besides, I have the feeling Palm Springs has better weather than where I live!)

Hey Ross!
That was a trip down memory lane on the debates. Breaking news was fun fun fun as was the birthday bash! Have a great 29. THAT WAS MY BEST

Good Afternoon Everybody! :O)

Have fun with your neighbours tonite Ross. When
you are Mayor of Palm Springs I hope you still have
time to Blog for us. Will Louise assist you as Mayor. :O)

LOL @ Ross & Ross. I still vote for cold pizza and a
cold glass of milk. Unless, you're camping or on a
Cruise Ship, then most deff, Breakfast of Champions.

I am looking forward to the Debate tonite. I am totally
unfamiliar with each Candidate, and am interested to
see how each performs and displays knowledge. I hope
and Pray for the very best for our Dear American Friends.

Have a great Evening Everybody.
Heys and Hugs to All the Ross Bloggers.

downmama.
I am SO worried about Gaffe boy Joe!
:o)
He needs to KISS tonight.
I think his gaffability has made me nervous for tonight.
His gaffes are made up for by his otherwise great intelligence, likeability, and geniune depth.
But yep, I too worry about the gaffe.
I sorta wish this debate was not going to be sooooooo controlled!!!
I wish they could banter back and forth at each other for 10 minutes per issue.
I am afraid it is all going to be watered down and nearly scripted.

Am so excited about tonight's debate and have the feeling Palin's going to come out on top. Since McCain chose her as his running mate, she has been pounced on. There's rarely a mention of the Biden gaffes or his not so honest past. The media makes me ill and I'll be glad when this election is over. Also, the entertainers who speak out with their opinions and think they're experts on the candidates do nothing but turn my stomach. Had to turn off the VMA's after the first minute when the kid from England bashed our President. Not appropriate. To think our soldiers die for people to have the freedom to come into our country and spout off about our government makes me sad. Sorry peeps, but the ladies on the View I no longer find entertaining and I give Elizabeth credit for staying on as long as she has. When McCain was on the show, she couldn't get a word in. And don't even get me started on that one. Obama goes on the View and gets treated like a god, they're flirting with him and joking with him. McCain was not given the same treatment and God bless his wife for standing up and saying how many houses they own has nothing to do with politics. So what, they're rich and she inherited a lot of money. I remember when John McCain came to the military post I live on, visited the soldiers, his compassion in his eyes. Rosie O'Donnell was here, too. Even she said he is a genuine man.

Anyway, sorry to spout off at the mouth. I'm going for the one who believes in the right for a baby to be given a chance at life. The one who genuinely cares for our Veterans and soldiers. Who will get rid of all the wasteful spending, drill for oil. I'm no expert, just going with my gut feelings here. I respect his running mate, who has proven her strength of character and love of country. She will shine tonight.

Bridezilla, where for art thou???

All liberal bias, all the time (that's what you should be put in ()'s on your blog. cuz that's all you get on the Ross Blog...again, too bad for us conservatives who like you but it gets old, ya know!

You forgot classic debates with Reagan/Mondale, Reagan/Carter, Bush/Gore.

Quite frankly I didn't expect it...never will.

Rock On Palin!

AuntieMame ~~~Thanks for the Palinbingo link. I printed off all four sheets. Looks like fun. Thanks

Jacny, lol rolling!!! Maybe trying on clothes for the honeymoon or listening to different HA love songs or picking up the cake.....
Love it "bridezilla"

I am so looking forward to the debate, Ross!! Thanks for the clips. Wish you had done the oatmeal debate Lincoln Douglas style!

Ross Darling!

That was cool
watching all the clip's~

I'll be watching at home
plus have it on dvr also~

Enjoy it!

xxxo

p.s -your right about the oatmeal
but Ross
i like "brown sugar" on it
and that's bad
LOL

Happy night everyone~
take care, BLOG BUDDIE'S

PEACE

Ross,
Oh how I wish I liked oatmeal. It sounds so warm and comforting. You can dress it up with a so many yummy extras. But I just can't bring myself to like it. I'll just have to stick with tuna sandwiches and diet coke as my perfect breakfast.

Hello all my Lovely BB's!

Tis I, the elusive
Donna Jean! You never know when I might show up!

I do miss so much my BB's from the past, and yes, I do check in and read the comments. I especially enjoy seeing the "older" (only by time frame) BB's, and it is nice to see more newer names.

WHABBEAR~ You know how much I love You and Huz! It was so wonderful to finally meet you, and the very handsome Huz at the BBQ!

I will be with the both of you in spirit Saturday.

I am so very happy that you & Huz can have this marriage and celebration of the love you both have for each other.

You know my personal reasons for feeling this way.

It is so wonderful that SSL will be able to be there. You could not have asked a more worthy BB than her! (Love you, SSL)!!!

I certainly hope you (or SSL) will email me some pics, since I don't have the lovely MySpace!! LOL!

Not a politcil Debate in my post! Can tyou believe it???

I think that the Nominees will speak for themselves!!!

Love, Peace, Harmony for All,
Donna Jean

I really like the easiness of the new posting, but there is nowhere to Preview your Post!

I apologize for my typo's!

I meant to write:

Not a Political Debate on my part. Can you believe it?

(there is definitely a need for a Preview section before you post)

Peace and Love,
Donna Jean

I am watching as well!! I really can't wait to see how this will play out. I know who I am voting for, but this is gonna be something else!

luvagi It's become acceptable and even encouraged to bash our country/gov't. The kid from across the pond had no class and did not represent well at all.

As for EH it baffles the mind how someone can be called a bully when she stands alone every single day. She is trashed everytime she stands up for herself and is in the pit with these baracuda's everytime she dare speak her mind. Who will be foolish enough to take her place when she excapes?

I will give Whoopi this: She tries to be reasonalbe... she doesn't always succeed but she tries. Joy? I don't know how EH doesn't reach over and pop her one when she screws up her face like she does. She's way out in left feild pickin daiseys.

Sherrie... I give her props for stickin up to bill mahar. He's such an idiot. I wouldn't stand too close to him. You just know the lightning bolt is so coming...

jeepers... for real? Tuna for breakfast?

hmmmm...

chefkevin: welcome you former unicorn...I wanted to be a chef...where are you currently cheffing?

Patrick in ATL: again...made me LOL

downmama: seriously, you had me pee my pants, c'mon with all that that you typed....you think Palin is more qualified? All we had to do for 5 gaffes of Palin was watch her last interview...LOL..sorry you wasted your time... Again...thanks for the laugh:)

I'm sorry did I say the ONLY five gaffes? I don't think I did.

... I'm happy to be here for you though.

This is how it is, or the way I see it.

...I think that Obama is no more qualified than she is so if you say she's not... he's not. Biden has experience but come on! COME ON!

He's seein sniper fire that isn't even there!!!!

same ones that were shooting at Hil I guess.

I am looking forward to NOT watching the debates. I AM looking forward to listening to my favorite DJ from England and 'chatting' with him via email while he is on the air. Lots o' fun. I hate politics...zzzzzz...oh what was I saying.

I just watched the 'oatmeal' debate. It's funny because I had an apple with peanut butter for breakfast yesterday!

What is Dr. Neighbor's name? I think Ross kind of dummifies the blog by using a child-like reference.

Enjoy the debate Ross! I think you'll make a great mayor of Palm Springs! Give Wee Wee a hug for me!

Just watchin the debate...I'm not really sure if Palin is aware that its her party that's responsible for the current state of the US economy. That being said, I'm not really sure she's aware of anything, besides the fact that she can see Russia from her house.....

Alaskan: Ross does not dummify the blog by using faux names, he is protecting their privacy. We have all experienced the stalking by a certain person who continues to make threatening remarks to many of us. I appreciate the fact that he respects their privacy. His persona is on TV his personal friends aren't and they deserve the respect he gives them.

Oh No!!! Sarah Palin says "Nukuler"!

Jen_Jen: Amen! LMAO!!! Seeing Russia from our house is a huge joke around here:)

Fatboy Spooner ~ If you can see Russia from your house I think you've been drinking too many adult juice boxes. Now don't cut me for saying that...hahaha.

GO JAC!

Funny! she's been prepped well and sounds just like a McCain infomercial...LOL

Its funny that you say that FBNLM, cuz Palin is a huge joke around here...

It's her party that's responsible for the current state of the US economy?

You can't be serious...

... It's allllll of them. They all let us go down this road. Don't be naive and let half the house off that easy! If we do we will be doomed to repeat this whole mess!

...and it's been a long time coming!

You have got to turn off MSNBC!

I'm sorry... she's doing just fine.

...as much as many hate it.

I don't watch MSNBC...I watch a little of everything and based on that, make an educated assessment. The only way this whole mess will be repeated is if the republicans are re-elected.

Aww my cherbear....you had me LMAO at the Fatboy Spooner thing...I had to pause the tivo and tell Jojo. The "I can see Russia from my house" was a comment from the very smart Palin and they used it against her on SNL again...you don't watch TV so you wouldn't have known it....
It's all good...I love people that make me laugh:) You being on of them.

And for the record...I was a Hilary supporter, and unlike some of these people...I'm sticking with my party. No more Bush idiots...he still really should be impeached...what a joke. And he was on tv just 2 weeks ago joking about Laura house shopping in Dallas...you think he's gotta worry about a loan?

Actually she's doing better than I thought she would. But the "nucular" thing is funny. Tina Fey'll have a field day with that!

FB Spooner ~ I don't watch TV but I get lots of info online. I've heard about the Russia thing. You make me laugh too you wackadoo you.

for real? what did they cover on fox this morning?

Barney Frank... Need I say more?

you're just going to let him walk? At least Cox admitted him made mistakes... Frank is a screamin idiot.

You need to let your mind consider that there is good and bad in everyone and good and bad on both sides.

I think theyr'e both hangin in there pretty good. Neither perfect but not bad.

Everyone...please hold on so that I can turn on some "fair and balanced news" FOX :::click::: Ahh there's the light...now I'm agonna vote McCain...LOL

OMG! JacNY: she totally said "NUCULAR"....LMAO!

ok, I lied....I watch everything but FOX. FOX sucks. I prefer intelligent TV...the only thing FOX is good for is sports.

Can someone pass me an adult juice box?

I agree- I think that they are both doing a great job.

Which is why you think this is a Republican problem.

... so you're not really interested in getting EVERYONE's view. Just news that agrees with you.

No No!! I'll turn on MSNBC or NBC or CBS or ABC or......okay see russia from my house. russia from my house RUSSIA FROM MY HOUSE!! I'm gonna vote for obama.
whatev

No such thing as intelligent T.V. We are just spoon fed information that they think we want to hear. We are just puppets to our government. They can cut our strings at any time and leave us flat on our faces with no way to pull ourselves back up again.

That I agree with.

It's naive to think that it's any different than that.

In fact we are the ones left pulling them up along with us.

We have to pay for what they started.

Clinton started this whole thing with changing mortgage rules and it sounded like a good idea at the time but now it's time to pay that tab.

lol, "there ya go Joe! Say it ain't so!

lol that's funny

lol, "there ya go Joe! Say it ain't so!

lol that's funny

ooooh tina fey!

I'm sorry no child left behind sux

LOL...I'm just having a good time...I'm not torn on who I'm voting for...done deal...signed sealed delivered. BBC reports well. I like them alright. I'm actually watching CNN.

But just for comic relief...she said "nukular" twice now...hilarious.

Pam: dinner turned out well. It's definitely something I'd make again!

Somewhere...I think Bill O'Reilly needs a hug...and smooches.xxxooo

Funny, I don't remember seeing this kind of economic chaos when it was a democratic administration...maybe its just me. I'm tired of Palin going into "commercial mode"....she'll briefly talk to the moderator or "O'Biden" (that was a direct Palin quote) and then she'll gaze into the camera and talk about what a maverick McCain is.....gimme a break.

And just for the record, I am interested in getting everyone's view...which is why I take my information from numerous sources. I don't take one single idea and run with it. I evaluate everything before me and make my decision based on that. I choose not to allow others to influence me.

Its funny, I'm far more interested in the American debate than I am in the Canadian one....weird.

Hey Blog Buddies! I'm just sitting here....watching the Master Debaters.

(I couldn't help myself... hehe)

I liked the shout-out to the third graders.

hey Diva!!

So, do you think that around Thanksgiving, these same Master Debaters will become Master Basters???

Hey Jen_Jen!!

YES! That is also true :o). hehe

Ya know what? It's all good in the hood!

As far as the economic pit we are in I would only suggest that you look deeper. Open up. It's okay.

We don't have to agree. We live in the good ole U S of A!! I respect your right to your opinion. Rather I agree with you or not.

This debate is goin great and I'm lovin it.

She needs to stop saying "maverick" so much.

Jen_Jen....

PS~ They really know how to butter their birds

:X LMAO

I agree Pam, I think Maverick is easily the most over-used word tonight.

LMAO Diva! Nice!!!

If I hear the word "maverick" one more time, I'm gonna barf.

I won't lie... enough with the Maverick talk already!

American Boy!!!

Is it just me, or do you all keep expecting to hear the punchline in this debate from Palin? It's freaking Tina Fey up there! lol

I said at the very beginning to my daughter... k, is this tina or sarah?

...Tina Fey rocks it!

Girlfriend needs to learn how to blend her blush...just saying.

lol

Palin did well. But I think Obama is the change of America.

I like Joe Biden. He's standing there talking to Palin and he's holding onto the little girl.

... oh now see? I was holding back on the comment about Joe Biden and the botox. I figured I'd get nailed.

her blush... his botox. they're even.

OK I'm more than a little concerned that the Mccain/Palin ticket is not even in the white house and she is calling for more legislative powers for the office of Vice President?
Wow..
sort of speechless on that one..

and if I hear the word "maverick" one more time I'm going to scream

LMAO!!!!!!!! I love it

Obama scares me.

I'll be a McCain Dem.

and I have to agree with what Whoopi Goldberg had to say yesterday..
NO ONE.. not ONE of the people running is qualified to be POTUS. The only person who is qualified to do it is someone who has.

All the "Maverick" talk made me think of TOP GUN...

...You've lost that Looooooovin' feeeeeeelin'

FB Funk Smeller ~
[Kanye West:]
Dis is da numba one champion sound
Yeah, Estelle we 'bout to get down
We da hottest in the world right now.
Just touched down in London town.
Bet they give me a pound.
Better put the money in my hand right now.
Tell the promoter we need more seats,
We just sold out all the floor seats.

[Chorus: Estelle]
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day.
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to, come pick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy.

He said, Hey Sister.
It's really really nice to meet ya.
I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type.
Like the way he speak here, his confidence is peaking.
Don't like his baggy jeans but I'm a like what's underneath them.
And no I ain't been to MIA
I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake.
But first let's see the west end.
I'll show you to my bedroom.
I'm like this American Boy. American Boy.

[Chorus:]
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to come pick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy. American Boy.

Can we get away this weekend.
Take me to Broadway.
Let's go shopping maybe then we'll go to a Cafe.
Let's go on the subway.
Take me to your hood.
I neva been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good.
Dress in all your fancy clothes.
Sneaker's looking Fresh to death I'm lovin' those Shell Toes.
Walkin' that walk.
Talk that slick talk.
I'm likin' this American Boy. American Boy.

[Chorus:]
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day.
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to come pick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy.

Let them know a gwan blud

[Kanye West:]
Who killin' em in the UK.
Everybody gonna to say you K, reluctantly,
Because most of this press don't f**k with me.
Estelle once said to me, cool down down
Don't act a fool now now.
I always act a fool oww oww.
Ain't nothing new now now.
He crazy, I know what ya thinkin'.
White Pino I know what you're drinkin'.
Rap singer. Chain Blinger.
Holla at the next chick soon as you're blinkin.
What's you're persona,
About this Americana Rhymer.
Am I shallow cause all my clothes designer.
Dressed smart like a London Bloke.
Before he speak his suit bespoke.
And you thought he was cute before.
Look at this P Coat, Tell me he's broke.
And I know you're not into all that.
I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit.
But I still talk that CAAASH.
Cause a lot wags wanna hear it.
And I'm feelin' like Mike at his Baddest.
The Pips at they Gladys.
And I know they love it.
So to hell with all that rubbish.

[Estelle:]
Would you be my love, my love.
Could be mine
Would you be my love my love,
Could you be mine
Could you be my love, my love.
Would you be my American Boy. American Boy

Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay
I really want to, come pick it with you
You'll be my American boy

[Chorus:]
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA.
I really want to come kick it with you.
You'll be my American Boy

La da da, da da, de da
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Cheney..."most dangerous VP of the US" understatement of the century!

Are they calling it yet?

I'm sure it will be biased as to who you look at. I'm talking about everyone.

I guess you have to figure it out for yourself.

Cher: I'm so glad I didn't have to pee....cuz I would so have pi$$ed myself...that was so funny...and Jojo LOL'ed, too:)

I can't take credit...but someone posted on Ro's blog..."if I can see the moon from my backyard does that make me an astronaut?"

I'm behind...on tivo...but I'll just bet that according to FOX, Palin was the winner!

FB Verbal Abuser ~

Glad to know I can be entertainment for the whole family! Are the dogs laughing?

Actually they haven't called it yet. They are snoping Biden's comments and have found four or five untruths so far. They're Checking Palin now.

Helllo Blooog Budddies...

TAMPA GRANNY...You Rock Sweetie...I don't have a problem with you typing in Caps...My Aunt Mary emails me in Caps and she is in her 70's too...I just think that it is awesome that you are on the computer and visiting here on the Ross Blog...How was your oatmeal...I have to have oatmeal when it is really cold outside...like below zero...So I am hoping that I don't have a bowl this yr lol...
Well, all you wild and crazies have a wonderful night...

Let me add to the debate..

Its almost summer here and its freak'n hot - the last thing my body needs in the morning is MORE warmth! Apple for the win!

Nope not snopes but fact checking

Hi ya'll, loving the comments today. Just finished watching the debate with my hubby. Have to say Palin held her own, good for her. Have to say Thank You to downmama and luvagi. I totally agree about EH, sometimes I want to reach in the tv and smack Joy. Nice to see some comments that are not pro Obama. Love the discussion. Love to all. HUGGS

WOO HOO! I'm no longer a unicorn! Or a Ross virgin, as I like to call it, lol! Thanks for the debate clips, Ross! As for tonight's debate, I have to stick with Obama-Biden, SP says "newcular" just like Dubya, BAD sign, but her obvious ignorance is the real reason. But sheesh! I DO hate "newcular" from any person in a high position! The Ross-Ross debate was interesting too, I prefer oatmeal. There, I said it. My best to Ross & all blog buddies

Thanks Janet

I'm out ya'll. I'm tired as can be...

how fun.

Biden's up to 10 untruths...

on it goes...

I hope we'll all look for ourselves.

Peace out everyone!

where are they counting these untruths on snopes? I saw some on msnbc..
link please?

Has anyone seen my binoculars?

Debate was great Palin won yeah It sealed my vote I was unsure who I was going to vote for but I know tonight McCain the man

Hello blogbuddies,
I don't believe in any of them anymore. This whole mess has been building for many,many years. The elections everyone should be wondering about is the Congress and the House of Reps. They make the laws. Which always have extra items put in them that have none thing to do with the law being passed. Like the Bailout. Enough is a enough. We all need to vote everytime time it is an election year. Not just for President. They are all important. Even in your town or city. They work for us. Look at this as a job interview. Who do you want to run your country?
I was always told if you don't vote you can't bitch.

I am seriously considering writing in a vote for Hilary Clinton...

For Real

I hope I made some sense before.
All opinions matter right or wrong.

Joe Biden ROCKED it!!! Sarah Palin did better than expected, but - to be honest - expectations for her were just barely above Helen Keller.

What did YOU think?!?
Ross

LMAO @ Helen Keller That seriously cracked me up!!

I think Biden won it quite easily. Palin just doesn't cut it...even if she can see Alaska from her house.

Ross and Blog Buddies:

The debate what good. you find out where each person stand on issue and no one seem to hurt them are there party no dumb comments.

Hope everyone reg. to vote and VOTE..

LMAO Ross!

I thought she held her own for the most part but she sounded too rehearsed in her answers. What bothered me was the fact that she kept trying to turn every issue back to the energy crisis. Honestly, The only thing I liked about Palin was her hair and I kept wanting to hear her say the punchline to a joke (Like Tina Fey).

lol

Okay, wow. The VP debate was WAY better than the the P's! I'm someone who is neither republican or democrat and have frankly been frustrated and disappointed with both Obama and McCain. I am tired of their lies and rhetoric. I'm also tired of hearing the word maverick and REALLY tired of hearing about Bush and the past eight years. Enough! But, tonight would have to say that I was more impressed with Palin than I was with Biden.

In regards to the current financial situation - I'm sick. I have written to my Senator, I have written to my representative. I feel like those on Capital Hill are ignoring the people and I can only hope that we all vote wisely next time around and make sure those who forgot they represent the people do not get another term. A message needs to be sent to Washington that this country belongs to all of us and they are not free to do what ever they want or what is in their own best interest.

For the record, this problem is not original to the current administration. This began in the 70's, got worse in the 90's and was ignored recently. If you look into the history,it's quite sad that we've allowed it to go this long. And now, it's going to continue to get worse, because this bill is not a solution but a bigger problem.

As frustrated as I am - I'm like Ross - I love this stuff!!!

peace and love all!

lol..
helen keller..
too funny..

I'm sorry but I didn't like palin's folksy down home way..
that and the fact that she had to literally look down at her notes and was unable to complete a sentence when responding to anything specific without doing so.
I know she had to cram, but really? It was sort of irritating to watch.
I thought the debate as a whole was way too generic.
But then, I didn't expect her to go into too many specifics.. At some point she isn't going to be able to rely on notes.. and I don't think she has the ability or the political savvy to be able to go at it without them.
Biden is an experienced debater, so he performed as I expected him to. He was in a no win situation anyway.. all in all he held his own in that respect.
I really wanted to see what Palin would do and how she would come across.. have to say I wasn't impressed.
Will be interesting to see how it plays tomorrow.

Hiya Handsome Ross and my fellow Bloggin Pals.

What did I think about the Debate you ask. Go Hillary!

JenJen
You're crackin me up here. Check with Linda and see
if she's into making a round of Black Russians. Go Edmonchuck!

Have a good one Gang.
Friday Tomorrow! YAH! :O)

I remember specifically making my mind (although, to be honest, my mind's been made up for over a year now) up when the VP candidates were asked what their Achilles heal were.

Palin didn't answer. Instead she gave her resume.

Biden said being too passionate about his job as a senator and doing what is best for the American people.

Peeps, listen. She is not the 2nd most qualified Republican for the job. Seriously. If she was, why hadn't any of us outside of Alaska heard of her before John McCain picked her in an attempt to steal Hillary supporters from Obama?!?

I don't ask for much from you, but my civil liberties are at stake. When you think this decision may not affect you or anyone you know, it does. It affects me. It affects you.

Rrrreally think about this, gang. Please.

:)
Ross

Guy: that how how a lot of America feel that I talk to to. I am sorry to hear you are sick I will be praying for you. If you need anyhthing don;t be afarid to ask I sure the Blog Buddies will find some how to help you.

On the Debate: if you went in like Obama Biden did great. If you went in Like Mccain Palin did no wrong. If you went in undecided did you hear anything you haven't heard before? I don;t think so..

Matthew

Ross: I believe she basic said she didn't have any Achilles heal are something like that. I have to check on it.

I just viewed the polls and so far it's reading around 50-50 as to who did better.
It was a good boxing match. I thought Biden would squash her but Palin's mind works better when her hair isn't twisted so tightly that it cuts off circulation to her brain.
That was a rotten thing to say.. erase, erase. My bad!

Isn't the Carter/Ford debate from '76?

Loved Loved Loved the debates tonight! I was extremely impressed with Biden tonight, and I think Palin was better than I expected as well.

Matthew - No she didn't. She just avoided the question, as she did on many many occasions. Do you think she's the 2nd most qualified Republican to be president? Would you have chosed her to be the VP? I think she's the result of a publicity stunt.

We're all welcome to our opinions, though!
Ross

Although I still disagree with nearly everything she says... I just mean she didn't embarrass herself too badly.

IFILL: Let's talk conventional wisdom for a moment. The conventional wisdom, Gov. Palin with you, is that your Achilles heel is that you lack experience. Your conventional wisdom against you is that your Achilles heel is that you lack discipline, Sen. Biden. What id it really for you, Gov. Palin? What is it really for you, Sen. Biden? Start with you, governor.

PALIN: My experience as an executive will be put to good use as a mayor and business owner and oil and gas regulator and then as governor of a huge state, a huge energy producing state that is accounting for much progress towards getting our nation energy independence and that's extremely important.

But it wasn't just that experience tapped into, it was my connection to the heartland of America. Being a mom, one very concerned about a son in the war, about a special needs child, about kids heading off to college, how are we going to pay those tuition bills? About times and Todd and our marriage in our past where we didn't have health insurance and we know what other Americans are going through as they sit around the kitchen table and try to figure out how are they going to pay out-of-pocket for health care? We've been there also so that connection was important.

But even more important is that world view that I share with John McCain. That world view that says that America is a nation of exceptionalism. And we are to be that shining city on a hill, as President Reagan so beautifully said, that we are a beacon of hope and that we are unapologetic here. We are not perfect as a nation. But together, we represent a perfect ideal. And that is democracy and tolerance and freedom and equal rights. Those things that we stand for that can be put to good use as a force for good in this world.

John McCain and I share that. You combine all that with being a team with the only track record of making a really, a difference in where we've been and reforming, that's a good team, it's a good ticket.

take from CNN.COM

I was wrong ross and I sorry

DreamaTexas - Actually, the CNN poll has Biden winning 51% to 36% and the CBS poll has Biden winning 46% to Palin's 21% (with 33% calling it a tie).

Just FYI... :)
Ross

At my house, we had to take a sip of wine everytime she said "maverick," "nucular," or "up there in alaska." I can't believe she was saying nucular.

It's cool, Matthew! I'm glad you got the truth (and I'm glad I was right! :) )
Ross

Ross: I don;t think she was of coruse not. it was done to steal woman YES we all know that.

What I was thinking was the last question where she answer it.

I have a lot of problem wih both of them.

Obama: you say you want us out of Iraq. But when we pull out in 16 months and the country goes into civil war (IF IT HAPPEN) Do we sit back and let it fight itself are do we go back in?

McCain: What is some things the Iraq have to do to get us out of Iraq? Do will stay there forever? What about doing like putting are troops around the border and tell the Iraq government to take care of it themslves if you think that can let the Iraw Police take care of some thing and get are troops out of it>

yes that a lot but jsut two question I have a lot more. that I am asking and listen for I not someone who vote because that got a D are an R in front of there names.

Oh Ross

my husband and i
are right on your side
i watched on myspace live
and then dvr just now!

on a side note
we rented "IRON MAN"
GWYNETH WAS WONDERFUL IN THAT MOVIE!

XXXO

CHAT LATER*

PEACE
AND VOTE EVERYONE~

:)

Has anyone looked at the AOL pole? I like going off of their poles since they are an unbiased website. They have the debate at a virtual tie, with Palin only winning right now with only a few votes.

Has anyone looked at the AOL pole? I like going off of their poles since they are an unbiased website. They have the debate at a virtual tie, with Palin only winning right now with only a few votes.

I thought that Palin did really well throughout the debate. I think that Biden did connect more with the American people at the end. I actually wouldn't mind if Biden ran for president. Obama really concerns me with his inexperience. My main concerns (selfishly) have to do with our economy. Things are rough financially for my husband and I, and although I am a republican, I will be okay with Obama winning if the economy looks up. He just makes me feel uneasy though. The pastor that he associated with for such a long period of time concerns me.

I agree with you, Ross. I don't think she has much to offer this position except for the hype that she is a woman. I think it was different with Hillary Clinton because Americans knew her and knew what she stood for. I would have loved for Hillary to be on the ballot....as VP or President, but not because she is a woman...because she is a professional, she has experience, and I agree with her on alot of issues.

I did not like Palin from the beginning.....knowing her stance on not wanting sex ed in schools (and having a pregnant teenage daughter at home...makes no sense to me); that she is against women's rights to choose and gay marriage; and the fact that she has a special needs child at home who needs his mother and she won't be available to care for this child on a constant basis....it makes me sick that her priorities are not where they should be...she needs to learn to run her own household before she can help run a nation!

I will step off my soapbox now.

I don't know that I would call Aol/Time Warner an unbiased website. However, for a great resource for scientific polls like gallup and rasmussen, I go to realclearpolitics.com. It also gives an average based on all the major polls going on.

Diva: I think it sad you can attack some not for there stands on the issue but persoanl that why I hate POLITICALS to personal let talk about the Issue.

{Gay Marriage both candiadate agree on it.)

(I don;t think you should teach sex ed in school only to HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS if you want to teach in Middle school let the parents decided)

I don;t believe in Abortion but I am not going to tell a woman what to do with there body. That up to them.

AaronTX: What I meant was the people that use the website (the pole voters) are an equal mix of republican/democrat. Unlike CNN which is more liberal, or how Fox has a greater amount of republican viewers. I was kinda vague/unclear. sorry

How many voting Americans watched this debate, do you think? I wonder how much effect this really will have on the voting public. I bet that most Americans did not watch it.

Ross- your blog your rules but i thought the helen keller remark was an unnecessay insult to helen keller and rather beneath you

I must say that it isn't fair to say that Palin ought to stay home with her special needs child. This doesn't sound like something a democrat should say. I just don't understand this argument. I can just as easily say that Obama ought to stay home and take care of his kids. I do believe that Palin's husband takes care of the children a lot.

Matthew: Kids are having sex younger and younger these days...some start in like 5th and 6th grade...some even younger! How can you not believe that they should not be educated? It's a wonder that the teen pregnancy and STD/HIV rates are so high...if they get the facts, and parents do their jobs too (personally I think alot of parents rely too much on schools to do that for them), there will be alot less kids being forced to deal with situations they can not clearly handle. That is why sex ed is so important. Reality is that it will happen no matter what, but it is better to be educated than ignorant.

Kayzee - Helen Keller was deaf and blind and did not speak. After her horrible performance during the interviews with Katie Couric, many people questioned Sarah Palin's ability to put together a cohesive sentence tonight. My comment had nothing to do with Helen Keller, but had everything to do with people's expectations of Sarah Palin's ability to debate. It's called comedy. Chill out, blog buddy! :)

AaronTX - LOVING realclearpolitics.com! THANKS for sharing!!! Everyone should check it out.

I am LOVING this blog buddy respectful political dialogue!!!

WOOT WOOT for democracy, gang!!! :)
Ross

Ross. its realclearpolitics.com. if you go to realpolitics.com you get some weird website. just wanted to let you know.

luvspoodles: I did not say that she should stay home and care for her child....I said that she should be available. Being VP of the US isn't a part-time job and more often than not, she won't be home alot if elected. Both her and her husband should be available for the child. Special needs children need more care than most kids. It isn't fair to the child to be left in the care of a nanny or a nurse most of the time (which most likely is the case).

Ross did u just change it to realclearpolitics.com or am I just losing it?

Diva: I do believe in that educated but I also think at that age it up to the Parents to decided. If the Parent don;t want to tell there kids about it then that there fault. Let teach are kid to read, write and math. That all I am saying i agree that shuld be educated about sex but we just disagree on who shoud do it. That what makes this country great.

Matthew

sorry-- don't see the humor and i think as smart as you are you could have found another analogy- just my opinion not trying to fight

Matthew: As far as I know, in my state (NJ), parents have to sign a waiver to allow their child to take part in sex ed in the younger grades.....atleast they did when I was in school in the 80's and early 90's. Most parents do rely on schools to educate their children in every subject. I do agree with you that parents should be more involved in that aspect.

To explain myself on my stance as far as sex ed goes...I am 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for 3 years now..unsuccessfully...and it is really hurtful to see children having children and to see those who do have kids, not taking care of them as they should. That is why I feel so strongly opposed to what Palin is doing with her own family. Had I been in her position, I would choose family first.

TO all the Blog Buddies:

I am going to bed. I will get up and Make coffe and eggs and biscuit and gravey, bacon for everyone. So we can sit down and talk about poliical like we have. So have a good night and I wish everyone God Speed no matter what are diffent might be.

WE ARE ALL AMERICA!!!

Diva,
I am so sorry about you struggling to have children. I feel the same way when I see kids who are able to have kids and they treat them so poorly. I am 32 and have put off having kids due to money and weight issues. Every time I see a baby I think about what I have put off, and I so worry about not being able to conceive. Again, I can't imagine how hard that would be. It is good to hear the reasons behind what people believe. It helps us to see the sides of others and have more empathy for other's beliefs.

We made a party out of watching the debate and tried to watch with an open mind. Our impression was the Gov. Palin avoided answering most of the questions and instead just talked about whatever she wanted to talk about. It mostly sounded rehearsed. And if I hear one more government person mispronounce nuclear I may shoot myself.

Katie

Luvspoodles: Thank you for understanding. It is a struggle everyday to see or hear stories of people taking for granted what they are blessed with and to see young girls having babies they aren't ready for and aren't able to care for as they should. Some just seem to hit home...you know?

I have an 18 year old cousin who just had a baby....her mom is my mom's youngest sister and she is a grandmother before my mom is. Talk about pressure. It's very hard to deal with sometimes, but we are moving forward and going to the doctors soon to see what the problem is.

~Brenda

EH FROM THE "VIEW" MAKES ME TOTALLY SICK. I WOULD LOVE TO SMACK HER AND THE VIEWMASTER IN THE FACE. SO REDICULOUS. I HAVE NEVER HATED ANYONE MORE THAN HER.

EH FROM THE "VIEW" MAKES ME TOTALLY SICK. I WOULD LOVE TO SMACK HER AND THE VIEWMASTER IN THE FACE. SO REDICULOUS. I HAVE NEVER HATED ANYONE MORE THAN HER.

LOL HA HA HA HA HAHA HA HA HA HA!

The Helen Keller thing was funny! Very funny!

I completely agree with you Ross! All of it!
Ross,soon, please go into chat and dock fatboyandlolasmom! You will be so glad you did. I'm sure you have read her Tina Fey/Sarah Palin impersonation is dead on and HILARIOUS!

Is Elizibitch trying to be the next Ann Coulter? I am not sure who I dislike more. I'm sure they will find an appropriate spot on Fox "news" channel for EH! Be gone, poof!

K... gonna eat my soup!
luv
Jamieandbambam

K... so I just want to officially announce that Bam Bam has a Godmommy now.

Scrappysmom has been nice enough to accept. Bam Bam loves her! He loves everyone, he is just extra fond of her :)

xoxo

oh PS... Tampa Grammy, it is okay if you type big. I don't mind. And if Ross doesn't mind... you type big all day long!

ROSS I've caught up and you sir have been
one busy man the last few days!
The tv VP debate was great AND....well the
ROSS blog debate was even better!!
Thank you for all you do and for providing a place
where we can all get to know each other better.
You got a great group of blog buddies here.
Kisses for LOUISE!

HI BLOG BUDDIES!!!
old...new...unicorns...unicorns no more...and non-blog virgins! ya all rocked it tonight!

KFC YES! I will do the 'lip-thing' for you again.
Anything for you sis :) lock-me-baby

Donna Jean good to see you and yes....
there will definately be pictures.

dg my darling I will hold you and dear
Murphy in my heart.

I can't believe it's 1 AM!!
night ya all........

Smiles...SEASIDELADY

Sarah didn't answer the Achille's heel question because like the Bush Doctrine she didn't know what it meant.

Sarah was folksy and cutesy (exactly what I want in my VP - I thought if she winked one more time I was gonna hurl) but tried to divert every question to energy - the topic that McCain said she was one of the most knowledgeable people in the country on. Yet she does not see a need to know the cause of climate change - which she has finally agreed is real. How the heck do you find a solution to ANY problem without knowing the cause?

Joe was a statesman who showed himself knowledgeable, calm and engaged in the debate.

I agree with what somebody said earlier - I cannot for the life of me understand how anybody can still be uncommitted. The differences are so clear to me. 4 more years of Dubya and cronyism or a change to caring once again about the middle class.

I'll take a chance on the new kid - who may not have as much Washington experience but who is brilliant and will surround himself with the best and brightest and work for real solutions.

Where am I going and what am I doing in this handbasket?

Hi Ross,
Did you tape your get together with the "neighbors in half shell" Neighbor Power! Would like to see reaction. I try to watch made it half way through then dosed off?? DVR it will rewatch all of it in the A.M. Talk about craming for the debate it sounded to me like she was reading off a teleprompter? Like when you give out awards in an award show. I did win a bet about the hair do she was going to sport. Most said the the audrey hepburn up do but, I went with the half up half down flirty look. I really was hoping she would have did like and extreme makeover just to hear all the political news caster give their opinons on it.

Well Thanks for the laugh and talk to ya soon have a good weekend.

GOOD MORNING.....TCIF

Coffee is brewin,HOT cocoa is steamin, frig is full, and there is HOT Sticky Buns fresh from the oven!! Bowl of fruit has been refreshed, the banana's were getting brown, so I set them aside to make some Banana Bread later.

OK BB's I'm off to watch the Talky.. I didn't get a chance to watch yesterday & read all the 177 comments, By the time I'm at the end of them, I'm sure more will have been added.... :) ♥ ♥ ♥

XoXoXoXoX's for WEE~~WEE!!!

SMILE.. IT's free ;D

I have to say... Judging Palin on how she runs her family is so wrong. She can do both. She's been doing both. Judging her because her child got pregnant when she is against sex ed in school (on some level). The point is that you can teach your kids everything they need to know. You can teach them right from wrong but unless you are going to shadow them everywhere they go... they will do what they do. Kids make mistakes. We'll give every other pregnant kid a break on this but judge this kid.

...She got pregnant. It's not convenient. She's taking responsibility for HER actions. You really think this baby isn't going to get everything it needs and then some? Trig too. They have EVERY resource!

It is REALLY SCARY to think that Palin could be stepping up to run the county some day. I'm not interested in having a hockey mom run the US. I'm tired of hearing her talk about running Alaska. It's a state and doesn't mean she'll be able to run the US since she has no Washington experience, know much about foreign affairs etc. As a mom myself I think that she belongs at home with her family. She has a special needs son, young daughter and a 17 year old daughter who is pregnant and will need her mom for support. That's where she belongs......watching Russia from Alaska and not Washington. McCaine and Palin say they are for change. It will only be more of Bush policies and do we need that right now?? People need to wake up!

It is REALLY SCARY to think that Palin could be stepping up to run the county some day. I'm not interested in having a hockey mom run the US. I'm tired of hearing her talk about running Alaska. It's a state and doesn't mean she'll be able to run the US since she has no Washington experience, know much about foreign affairs etc. As a mom myself I think that she belongs at home with her family. She has a special needs son, young daughter and a 17 year old daughter who is pregnant and will need her mom for support. That's where she belongs......watching Russia from Alaska and not Washington. McCaine and Palin say they are for change. It will only be more of Bush policies and do we need that right now?? People need to wake up!

Put my application to register to vote in the mail this morning! I can't wait.

I believe we should NOT be involved in her family's personal life concerning her daughter. BUT, isn't it funny that Sarah Palin wants to be involved in every family's decision-making by being anti-choice. If another family encounters this same situation (pregnant teenage daughter) Palin thinks every teen should have this baby. You can't have it both ways.
ALL families in this situation should do what they want without government interference.

Morning..Ross (Im the east coast) and B.B's
The debate went ok i thikn who ever prepped Palin did a hell of a job but it didnt change my opinion of her Im sure that she great at running her state BUT NEVER THE U.S she should just concentrate on raising her children in a proper manner..Lets change channels please..lol
Ok so Ross let me tell you and the bloggers about my wonderful encounter this morning on my way to work..I think i told you this as i was once chosen for your tele blog and we have spoken before,I work in Times Square(MTV) and Netflix's is holding a Movie Marathon in the traingle its soo cool they have a tent set up out there and i think they have like 8 peopple and they are trying to break a world record for non-stop movie watching, so as im walking by a see a camera & boom guy and they are filming ..Get ready for this "Richard Simmons" i made a mad dash across the street as i just had to try to get in there to see him and by golly gee whizzz..he stopped and greeted me!!! I now understand how you felt to meet him..The most nicest wonderful down to earth person!! He was talking about how instead of having the contestants on a couch how they should had put treadmills in the tent that way they could get some kind of physicl activity while watching there movies..Which i thought was a brillant idea, That made my day & I just had to share it with you Ross..
Have a great weekend everyone!
Liz (A.K.A TSLiz) :)

'Well, ya know'... she did ok. But like many said, she didn't answer very many of the questions. No Cindy Brady red light moments.

The against gay marriage position on both sides hurts me deeply. I am married to a Danish woman and we have two kids together. I have to choose love over country to keep my family together. What does that say about unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness? What does it say about family values?

The main conclusion I drew from the debate is the overwhelming sense that if Barak Obama is (God forbid) assisnated (sadly, a true worry - as much as McCain's age/health status)... Joe Biden is qualified to act as a world leader.

The other conclusion I drew is that Sarah Palin is a hot George Bush in drag! She would be equally damaging - or worse - as a world leader.

ps - Ross, did I win the contest? :)

Good Morning everyone. I just read what every wrote while I was in bed.

DIVA ~ Yes, The REAL DIVA - reading you answer and going back to mine it seem like we actually agree I THINK on sex ed. {I could be wrong} We agree that SEx ED should be taught. ub High school get the Parents Premision on it with that are in Middle School.

Also, I read some of the other comments on here. Talk about her personal family wrong. That why I think SOME People who believe in woman right then turn around if that person doesn
t believe how they do is wrong. so you take them personal on how they live there life and raises there family} stick to the Issue you guys you can win on ISSUE..

I know who I am voting for but is always going to ask question. {I think she not qualified to be President}

I need a change from 4 years of what we have I might not agree with EVERYTHING Obama stand for but he is not Bush 2 that why I am voting Obama/Biden

Matthew

Matthew: I see you are making breakfast this morning.. I'm in line... love bacon and eggs.. I'll drink my coffee till the eggs are ready... I think I hear the bacon sizzling.... YUMMMMMMM, I'll save the biscuits and gravy for someone else! Thanks a bunch!

I disagree with everyone who says Sarah Palin should stay home with her kids. I feel like it is the 60's all over again...haven't we progressed at all. Women are amazing creatures that really can get it all done.
With that said though, I cannot stand Sarah Palin, all that folksey crap. She didn't anwser questions, because she has NO idea what they are talking about. I give it up to whoever preped her, because she did much better than anyone expected, but still dumb as a box of rocks!
I hate whatever she does with her mouth when she thinks she is being cute, the winks have got to stop. I watch her and envision Ho-downs on the White House lawn. Come on we have to put dignity back in America....VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN

Sarah Palin reminds me of that Teen USA Miss South Carolina girl who tried to answer a question about education. "such as"

She says the word reform alot but Im not sure she knows what that means.

I can tell you now that if it were up to the rest of the world, McCain/Palin would NEVER be elected.

Because of the current administration hundreds of soldiers NOT only in America but all over the world ..Australia, Denmark, Poland United Kingdom etc, HAVE DIED! And for no good reason. There were no weapons of mass destruction. Iraq wasn't responsible for September 11. I just feel like we have all been dragged into this messy fight for nothing.

Oh and I'm still seething over how the poor Dixie chicks were treated for saying what we were all thinking. Way to throw freedom of speech out the window.. geez.

Ok i think im done

Ben

Let's all keep in mind that the next president will likely have the opportunity to nominate several judges to the supreme court. This is where the ideas and ideals of the party can really have a huge impact on the direction America takes in terms of freedoms and rights.

Wow, I too thought I would hurl last night during the debate if I heard the phrase "the Exxon-Mobils of the world". I am sorry Ross, I love watching your blogs everyday and love seeing you on tv, but you are taking 1 thing and basing your decision on that position I guess we will just have to agree to disagree on politics. Hopefully everyone is looking at the whole picture here.

How can anyone expect a gay American to support a Republican candidate for President? The Supreme Court is at stake, here, people! Think about it. If you were gay, wouldn't you think your own civil liberties were pretty darn important? Might that not be your number one issue?

Morning All...

Tough day yesterday, but knowing Murphy is at Rainbow Bridge soothes my soul and I thank all of you who sent thoughts my way, much appreciated.

Come on Matthew, where's the Biscuits n Gravy?!?! This girl was raised by midwesterners who lived through the Depression and knew how to stretch a meal...and were lucky enough to have a family that loved anything in gravy! I don't fix it often enough (kinda unhealthy), but it is the most requested, favorite breakfast of my family.

Great comments on the debate and thanks for the realclearpolitics.com site AaronTX! Anyone know why they don't make them (specifically Sarah) answer the questions?!? I know it isn't a court trial, but I was hoping to hear, "Answer the question Gov. Palin..."!

Whab...sending good thoughts (and weather!) your way and hoping tommorrow will be all you and huz hoped for.

Blog Buddies, Ross, everyone

Breakfast is ready the the eggs, Bacon, Biscuit and gravy are stting at the table there pretty, got OJ Coffe all ready for everyone.

Made a Fruit salad to with anyone what some.

Everyone welcome sit back and relax it FRIDAY!!!

good morning blog buddies

it's friday already wow this week went by fast.

matthew-thanks for the OJ it was really good lol

ok i watched both the canadian and american debate lastnight and my head still hurts from all the BS lol

have a great day blog buddies

Number 197!!!!!! Love ya Ross

GrannyJean...there is something about Sarah Palin that has alot of us women, mostly democrats I'm sure, confused. I know I shouldn't feel she should be home (or at least just as Gov of Alaska), but I do! I am pretty sure I would feel this way regardless of the party she represents. Did you get to hear Geraldine Ferraro...although she supports Obama/Biden, as a woman, she didn't want to see Palin fall on her face. She wanted her granddaughters to see a woman go toe to toe in a debate. I'm a bad feminist...I wanted to see her fall on her face :(

MindySue...I think we all see the whole picture, but we just see it differently. I too wanted to hurl every time I heard "Wall Street Corruption or maverick". Agreeing to disagree has been working in my family and I hope it will here in Rossland too.

I wanted to comment on the topic of sex ed in schools. I think sex ed should be a requirement. I don't think it should be up to the parent. I think that some parents will believe that there child isn't haven't sex, but the reality is that "children" are having sex. I'm 24 and I can't remember the conversations of some of my classmates from 6th grade about them having sex. 6th grade!!!! we were, what, 12? In fact, during the 8th grade, a girl transfered to my school. She already had a child...that could walk! I know people think that's its absolutely ridiculous to teach sex ed to children as young as middle school, but it's better to be realistic versus naive.

REPOSTING MY MESSAGE AGAIN BECAUSE I DIDN'T PROOFREAD BEFORE I POSTED IT. :-)

I wanted to comment on the topic of sex ed in schools. I think sex ed should be a requirement. I don't think it should be up to the parent. I think that some parents will believe that there child isn't having sex or isn't ready to learn about it, but the reality is that "children" are having sex. I'm 24 and I can remember the conversations of some of my classmates from 6th grade about them having sex. 6th grade!!!! we were, what, 12? In fact, during the 8th grade, a girl transfered to my school. She already had a child...that could walk! I know people think that's its absolutely ridiculous to teach sex ed to children as young as middle school, but it's better to be realistic versus naive. I didn't get my first sex ed class until I was in the 9th grade. For a lot of people, that was too late.

ross after obama has his 8 years then i think u should run for pres. lets keep the white house young with fresh new ideas and change... u have my vote

Biscy is FOADED!

jem_wa,
The polls on AOL, traditionally skew wayyyyyyy conservative..
they always have.. So, I don't know that I would consider them unbiased.. what was interesting to me yesterday was the fact that Fox news was reporting that Obama was ahead of Mccain by at least 10 percentage points.. That gave me a little hope, since it was fox news and all.
My opinions of Palin have absolutely NOTHING to do with her family or how she runs it.. it has more to do with the fact that before her name came up NO ONE had heard of her.. when the members of the media are standing around scratching their heads and saying "who"?? something is wrong.. there are several women in national governmental positions who are FAR more qualified to be in the position of running alongside John Mccain. In fact here is a small list..
Senators: Lisa Murkowski, Alaska(?!?); Olympia Snowe, Maine; Susan Collins, Maine; Elizabeth Dole North Carolina; Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas
Governors: Oline Walker, Utah; Linda Lingle, Hawaii, M. Jodi Rell, Connecticut
Members of the House: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Florida; Deborah Pryce, Ohio; Barbara Cubin, Wyoming; Sue Myrick North Carolina; Jo Ann Emerson, Missouri; Kay Granger, Texas; Mary Bono, California; Heather Wilson , New Mexico; Judith Borg Biggert , Illinois; Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia; Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee; Ginny Brown-Waite, Florida; Candice Miller, Michigan; Marilyn Musgrave, Colorado; Thelma Drake, Virginia; Virginia Foxx, North Carolina; Cathy McMorris Rodgers, West Virginia; Jean Schmidt, Ohio
Cabinet: Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State; Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor; Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education; Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation; Susan Schwab, US Special Trade Representative

ALL of these women have significantly more experience in world/national affairs.
I had to laugh at the view the other day when they were arguing about sarah palin and sherry shepherd said that Palin was qualified to be VP "because she is a mother" and who would be more qualified than a mother.. Well, I gotta say.. I know MY mother.. and I can tell ya that she's a smart woman, but is in NO way qualified to run this country.
As a woman, I just feel like it is a huge slap in the face by John Mccain to think that just because we may have been voting for Hillary, that we will fall in line with his choice simply because she has "girl parts"
it's rude, and disrespectful.
It was obvious to me that she had been cramming for this debate, as she couldn't respond to a question without looking at her notes.
and I'm sorry but EVERYONE has an achilles heel.. She was either being completely evasive by not answering the question asked of her, or she didn't understand what an achilles heel is.
BTW.. programming note.. Saturday night live is due to have a skit on tomorrow about this debate. Hoping that means tina fey is back, but they haven't said.. however
the role of the Moderater Gwen Ifill will be played by none other than THE QUEEN!!!!
yes, that's right.. Queen Latifah will step in as gwen.. should be hysterically funny!
As for the bank bailout.. does anyone else feel like they are being treated like a child by those in power who are basically saying "don't worry.. we'll handle it.. you don't need to know where the money is coming from " just know that we are taking care of it (all while adding 300 pages of pork barrel projects, I might add).
I would love to know where all of this money is coming from.... has anyone heard?
ok off for more coffee!
have a great friday everyone!
bisc

Biscuit,
I'm with you on "where is this money coming from?" Of course, it's not like the Iraq war costs were ever really budgeted for either, which I have seen estimated at $560 Trillion so far. The money seems available when someone in power wants to use it.

I can't claim to really understand macro-economics. I do know that President Clinton had managed to balance the federal budget, and President George W. Bush has trashed that. But I'm not sure if that's the same thing.

Been readin' the comments, and lovin' them!!

Biscy, dg, and others nailed the only issue that matters here. The job of running this country is so important, the nominee for president has a fundamental obligation to pick the best qualified person for his or her running mate. Period.

When McCain failed to do that, by selecting someone less qualified than the people on Biscy's list, two questions should have jumped to the forefront of this campaign.

First, people should have immediately asked themselves: what will happen if Sarah Palin, who isn't the very best talent available to do this job, becomes president?

Second, what does this decision say about the judgment of the person who selected her? Did he really have the best interests of the country in mind?

Ask yourselves these questions, blog buddies. Please.

dg: Thanks for your good wishes! I'm taking today off to run around, then the equivalent to the rehearsal dinner is tonight. Yikes! LOL!

Benstralia: I totally agree with you! Those issues should be front and center in this election, because McCain has been such a strong supporter of that war from the beginning.

Mary_dk: Do I have permission to quote you? You wrote:

"I am married to a Danish woman and we have two kids together. I have to choose love over country to keep my family together. What does that say about unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness?"

Thank you for bringing up the immigration situation! I have commented here in the past about how the policies of a McCain administration, and his public support of Proposition 8 here in California, will (or could) reach out and bite me in my own life, in a very concrete way. And I am a US citizen.

It is also worth noting, as you point out, that the homophobic, discriminatory policies of the federal government also hurt gay and lesbian non-US citizens who are trying to immigrate to this country, either as an intact already-established family, or because the have become involved with a US citizen, and want to live with that person here.

Why, rossland republicans, do you give your vote to politicians who support policies and laws that discriminate against your fellow gay and lesbian human beings and deny us the same opportunities that you take for granted for the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness?

Why?

Great comment Bisc!

And yours too Whab!

Good Morning
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It's time to say Good Morning
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To You! :O)

Have a great day Everybody!
Heys and Hugs to All.

Seaside
Thanks Pal. You're already "locked" in my heart. xo

WOW 207 comments.. Ross this has got to make you a very HAPPY man! You should have explained how easy this is to comment to all your Blogers a LONG time ago. Look what could have been!!!

whabbear - Thank you for hearing me and understanding. You are most welcome to quote me anytime.

I know I'll be stepping on some toes here, but everyone is entitled to an opinion here, right? YOU all are saying that NO one has ever heard of Palin until McCain choose her to be VP. WELL tell me, WHOEVER heard of Obama before he decided to RUN for president??? He was a NO BODY! And he scares the H E doule hook sticks out of me, alot more them Sarah does. At least she is AMERICAN born and raised. She respects the USA. If Obama gets in we'll see a CHANGE alright.. something you'll never forget! No American flags will be flown at or near the White House, he's already removed it from his plane. You won't hear the saying IN GOD WE TRUST, cause he don't believe in GOD. Only his own god. Another Osama...! is this what we NEED here in AMERICA??? Scares me to DEATH people! And as far as GAY rights... I heard both parties say LAST night, that they DO NOT SUPPORT GAY MARRIAGES! So what good is voting for Obama??? Don't sound like he's gonna change anything for the GAY RIGHTS. You'll see. just wait.. you'll see!!
VOTE Hillary for President!!! She is the only one who seems to know What we need here in AMERICIA!! Look how she ran the WhiteHouse before BUSH.. Between her and Bill they had this country looking and working at it's BEST!! We need her back in the White House.. Not some foreigner!! Just say his NAME... ya ever hear of an American born Obama????? I don't think So! Osama= Obama.. NO WAY!!!

ewww ewww ewww.

Last time I checked Hawaii was a part of America.

AND I would like to remind tdog, that America was founded by "foreigners".

I'm sure all your ancestors were Native Americans... doubt it.

In case ya missed something along the way, Hilary won't be on the ticket. So you can write her in but you'd just be wasting a vote for the Dem's. Whatevs... I'm wasting my words with you. I am nearly certain of that.

Jamie and o Bam Bam a

dg, I am so sorry about Murphy. He was very loved.

whabbear, have fun at your "equivalent" rehearsal dinner and wedding!! Wishing you many years of happiness!!

Hope everyone is having as exciting a day as I am!!

Congrats to the Future Mr. and Mr. Bear!!! May your days and nights be filled with bliss :o). *Hugs*

HAHAH to all of you who thought Palin would stumble her words or walk out crying. Well too bad for you it didnt happen. Palin did great and she showed everyone that she had handle herself as good or better than a man. And she may not have as much experience, but she can run with the big boys. I just cant wait to write again after McCain/ Palin win the election. GO McCain/Palin!!!!!

Wow so many comments. Ross I have to say no one is really qualified to be President unless they have done it. I am still in the middle. Not a fan of either, but using the debates to really see how they are. If Biden was the presidential candidate I think would be easier.
But don't worry I always vote. Since growing up right outside D.C. I know how important this and all elections are, so BB's, no matter who you vote for please make sure you vote. HUGGS

Last I heard Obama couldn't produce a REAL birth certificate to prove he was born in the US. Just look at him... He looks like his Muslim father. And another thing his "WIFEY" has even said she can't say she was ever PROUD to be an AMERICAN! Now come on.... you want this kind of Family in the White House running our country??? Like I said.. if Obama wins, Just wait, you'll see, how FAST he turns this country against everything it stands for! OBAMA---OSAMA, didn't 9/11 show us anything????? I only hope there are enough American's out there, who remember, who is responsable for that horrific day! To vote against Obama! God HELP us ALL if not.

Go Tdog!! totally agree

Just be careful, the debates can be filled with smoke and mirrors. Just my opinion.

Yay for BEAR!!!! Have fun. I will be thinking of you often!

Anyone on my myspace, check out my blog... I posted a funny Obama clip from the Ellen show. Soulja Boy!

Very ignorant...

There are tons of internet databases full of facts to inform you, if you are interested.

JennyK...wow, will it really make you feel good to come here after and if McCain/Palin win and write something? Somehow that bothers me. I don't plan on being obnoxious if and when Obama/Biden win, because I know there are BB's out there who didn't vote that ticket. I apologize for saying I wanted to see Palin fall on her face last night, seriously!

wow,
to tdog, i think you r being a rude bb. to say osama = obama is just plain silly.

downmama, palin made choice to keep her daughters baby..she does not want other families to have a choice in their lives.

also..programs have been totally cut concerning unwanted babies..read the horrifying stats of kids in us foster care.

we have a showy governor in ca. i feel that is what palin is ...all show...

also this election is personal because gay marriage aside. palin's church and family believe their is something wrong with glbt people and they can be changed to heterosexuals.

its scary to me w/that train of thought in the white house. so go ahead now and insult me.....

btw i live in palm springs for the last year.

xxooxox

For Bear

He's gettin married in the morning
Ding Dong the bells are gonna chime
Two men together
In love and one forever
Get them to the church
Get them to the church
Oh Please get them to the church, on, time!

Two, Two, Two Bears In One!

It's a special day for you Bear, and I am very happy and proud. xo
Try not to spill Chardonnay on your white pants, it might leak
through and stain your thong. Rock the Boat Baby! YAH!

That is nice of you dg. You really wouldn't wish that to happen to anyone. Remember what goes around comes around. How would you feel? Hey at least she is THERE! Shows how far women have come. BE PROUD even if you HATE her! There is alot worst being said about Obama. Like if he wins he'll be wearing a bullet between the eyes and Balin will be our next President. We'd have a FAR better chance of being a PROUD Country again!

Whabbear: I would like to say Congratulations and Best Wishes on your Marriage to the LOVE of your life! May you live Happy ever after! I too, am marrying my lover, in Nov. I believe we should have the right to be with the one we love no matter what sex or color. We are in the pursuit to be HAPPY EVER AFTER!

fightthesmears. com

You can see a copy of his actual birth certificate!

Check it out tdog.

Well good thing for us we have Secret Service to protect our future president.

There are radicals that would like to see harm done to each and every politician. Whether it has to with religion, policies, race, gender... nothing new.

And let's clear this up... there is a difference between race and religion.

And I must have missed something, who is Balin? Biden and Palin combined.

Also, you are contradicting yourself in your message to Bear. People should be able to love regardless of sex or color but should not be able to run the country if their religious views are different or their skin is darker, or if they are the son of a Kenyan man? I don't understand! Please elaborate if I am missing something.

America was founded because people wanted the right to choose their religion, not to be forced by a dictator. So should we just forget that?

I enjoyed watching a respectful debate last night that was commendable on both their parts, although I'll be voting McCain/Palin due to believing in more of their views, especially Iraq, gay marriage (although glad to hear both agreed on that topic). Tuesday night's Presidential debate will be a good one since more topics like immigration & jobs will most likely be asked by Brokaw. Also dislike O's wife & how she acts as though she's entitled to more than others. Whoever wins I will support as my president just as I do Bush.

Well said ChefKevin and JamieandBamBam. Good Onya.

There is something we must remember. This election IS personal because it WILL effect all of our lives as a whole on numerous levels. I have every right to question the way a candidate runs his or her own family if they insist on intruding on the lives of Americans by wanting to relinquish their rights to choose who they should or should not love and marry or what they do with their own bodies. It's VERY Personal.

We must remember that (And for the sake of the blog, I will keep this saying clean) Opinions are like noses, Everyone has one and some are more prominent than others.

Also found last night's VP debate interesting & enjoyable. I agree with above posters regarding EH being treated unfairly on the View. Can't stand Joy & Whoopi. Sure hope EH gets her own show on Fox. She was great on Huckabee's new show Saturday night.

McCain/Palin 2008!

I say this in a joking manner...

Where did all these weeds come from in our Ross garden? They are sprouting up everywhere :)

I love Joy Behar, I'd go gay for a day for her! LOL!

I think EH is being picked on because she defends EVERY SINLGE THING that has to do with the Republican Party. It is unrealistic to agree with all policies related to one party. It is ridiculous. The thought of her makes my skin curl... and I get a little sick to my stomach.

While I am digging on her for a second, I wish she would stop talking about Tim Tim Tim! He is a benchwarmer! He hardly plays!

Can we put her back on Survivor and leave her there? Please?

Article Two of the Constitution sets the principal qualifications to be eligible for election as President. A Presidential candidate must:

be a natural-born citizen of the United States;
be at least thirty-five years old;
have been a permanent resident in the United States for at least fourteen years.

************

Obama would not be able to run for Pres. if he had not been born here.

Actually I hear of Obama before he starting running for president. He had given a historic speech at the Democratic 2004 convention. Number 2, what the hell are you talking about when you say Obama was not born and raised in the US o.o? Number three, Obama is a Christian which shouldn't even matter. Number three, not everyone f@cking believes in YOUR GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Number four, your right, neither candidate supports gay marriage publically, but Obama is at least in support of civil unions, which will lead to gay marriage being recognized faster in the long run on the national level. Yes he will change something for gay rights, by giving the same benefits that a married straight couple have. In addition, he has sponsored legislation in Illinois that would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Keep in mind that He and Hillary have the SAME EXACT POSITION on gay rights and most other issues. Last but not least, Obama is not a foreigner and you are as racist as they come. You obviously think every person in the middle east is a terrorist, every Muslim person is a terrorist, every person with the name Osama is a terrorist, and that every person who does not believe in your god is inferior. Your comments are complete lies, racist, and discriminatory remarks.

TGIF Ross and Bloggers!!!

Here's an excerpt from an email I received today

"Well, ya know, Palin is a 'Post Turtle'". "When you're walkin down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a 'post turtle". "You know she didn't get up there by herself, she doesn't belong up there, and she doesn't know what to do while
she's up there, and you just wonder what kind of dummy put her up there to begin with".

We were channel flippin between the Canadian Leaders debate and the VP debate and I found myself comparing the leader of the Green Party..Elizabeth May to Sarah Palin. What struck me most was watching Elizabeth May "hold her own" at a boardroom table-style debate with four other party leaders including the current PM Harper, who at one time refused to show up if "she" was going to be included in the debate. She wasn't going to be allowed to participate - can you believe that! The reasons are too complicated to go into here, but as I watched her articulate her party's concerns over the Canadian economy, our health care system etc....I couldn't help but think...now here's an intelligent woman who doesn't need coaching and notes and "buzz words" to address the real issues..and she even intelligently answered the questions she was asked!

To quote her.."you can't have democracy behind closed doors"
I'm not endorsing the Green Party...just observing women in politics. Sarah was "palin" in comparison!

Keep an open mind..an open heart and be grateful!

I don't like getting up on a soapbox its not my thing but with that said here I go. I just want to go somewhere and be able to laugh a little because I watch the news and debates and I want to go somewhere and take a break from it all. Yes maybe hide my head in the sand a little. The truth is we all have to deal with the economy and with the upcoming vote and sometimes with the stress of it all its nice to go somewhere for a laugh, its harder to do anymore. I understand wanting have people envolved in whats going on in politics, its very important, but sometimes enough is enough. Am I the only one feeling this??? Ok I am stepping off my box. Still think your great Ross!

Tdog,

I am wondering where you live. It seems that you have never gotten to know any Americans who are not white Christians. I know a lot of Americans who have foreign-sounding names, and they are just as American as you or me. Their family may have been here for several generations, but their ethnicity is still apparent in their name. Big deal. At one time, Irish Americans were looked down on as a scourge of America. Every ethnic group has faced discrimination when they began immigrating to America. Many people were wary to elect J.F.K. because they didn't like that he was Catholic, thought he'd let the Pope run our country.

In 1976..many said " Jimmy who" and Jimmy Carter was elected president.

9 vice presidents have had to step in and become president.

4 presidents died of natural causes.
4 were assassinated.
1(Nixon) resigned.
I found these facts on line so could be lying to you all!

I thought both were okay last night. Not changing any minds made up already...did it grag any undecided???? Who knows.

Whab~last day as a single bear, wishing you nothing but the very best!

chefkevin... um. who the H%(( told you that???

U know this to be true? She TOLD her she had to keep that baby? You know this family?

I've been gone most of the day but I C the bullying continues...

Good luck with that mind control. Srry... I'ma think what I want about who I want.

EH rocks it. I hope she escapes soon.

Joy makes me want to pull my eye lids off and whoopi tries to be the voice of reason... she carries herself well but doesn't always make a bit of sense.

JMHO, (of course)

Ross
you really shouldn't wear that pink jacket, it makes you like you have boobs
have a great day

Ross
I noticed that you wearing the pink jacket it makes you look like you have big boobs, I've noticed that in other clothes you have worn also
maybe you should do more of a work out on your upper body to get rid of the boobs
have a great weekend
love your blog

THANKS NORMA AND I CAN'T REMEMBER THE OTHER PERSON THAT UNDERSTOOD MY PROBLEM. I CALL IT OLD SCHOOL

THANKS NORMA AND I CAN'T REMEMBER THE OTHER PERSON THAT UNDERSTOOD MY PROBLEM. I CALL IT OLD SCHOOL

downmama, you get a litle nasty when people disagree w/u. this is a grownup discussion...bullying???..

please search youtube for videos w/s palin in them....the key to a democracy is educated citizens.

everyone needs to do their due deligence to make a decision and vote for your choice.

i have the feeling that a lot of this obama hating is due to racist overtones, think

DG writes:
I'm a bad feminist...I wanted to see her fall on her face :(

Hey, Just so you know I wanted the same thing...I can't stand her! I LOVED the Katie Curic interview and hoped for more of the same in the debate. It was just all the comments about her staying home with her kids, I wasn't sticking up for her just working Mom's in general!

DG writes:
I'm a bad feminist...I wanted to see her fall on her face :(

Hey, Just so you know I wanted the same thing...I can't stand her! I LOVED the Katie Curic interview and hoped for more of the same in the debate. It was just all the comments about her staying home with her kids, I wasn't sticking up for her just working Mom's in general!

Linda in Squamish- i got the same email and i must admit it is funnier when the whole content is there: While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75-year old Texas rancher whose
hand was caught in a gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up
a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to
Sarah Palin and her bid to be a heartbeat away from being President.
The old rancher said, "Well, ya know, Palin is a post turtle." Not
being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a post turtle
was. The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road
and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top,
that's a post turtle."

actually.. I've known of obama for years.. in his frosh senate term and his speech at the democratic national convention....

Palin??????
(insert sound of chirping crickets here.....)

crap- the whole thing didn't post-- ill try again--sorry

Sorry- here is the whole thing:While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75-year old Texas rancher whose
hand was caught in a gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up
a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to
Sarah Palin and her bid to be a heartbeat away from being President.
The old rancher said, "Well, ya know, Palin is a post turtle." Not
being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a post turtle
was. The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road
and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top,
that's a post turtle."

The old rancher saw a puzzled look on the doctor's face, so he
continued to explain. "You know she didn't get up there by herself,
she doesn't belong up there, she doesn't know what to do while she is
up there, and you just wonder what kind of dumb idiot put her up
there to begin with."

YIKES!!!
First Wall Street, now Arnold wants 700 billion to bail out California....

Where is this line?? I will bring my sleeping bag and food for all ..holy crap!!

I'm not sure how to say this but I'm going to try... it really bothers me that attack these people that we do not know with verbal violence. It's fine to disagree with their position. But people on both sides of the issues seem to feel comfortable making But the comments full or hate or disrespect. The rude comments seem immature and unacceptable to me.

It's also bothersome that we justify our cruelty when in reality, we would never allow anyone to speak about a family or friend like the way we allow each other to speak about Palin or Obama, etc...

To hope or take joy in their failures is wrong. To judge them on their personality quarks or clang is petty. We need to look at facts... research their voting records and learn more about them in order to make a wise decision.

Thanks all, I'm really tired and don't have any energy to proof this - hope it makes sense.

GUY

Tdog-I am a republican and I have to say that a few things that you have said about Obama really bother me. I don't like the man at all and I don't agree with his policies, but it does not bother me in the slightest that he is from a Kenyan father or that his name is Obama. I think that you should keep those types of comments to yourself so that you don't make the rest of us look bad. I do agree with what you said about him not having the American flag up, or worrying about what his wife said about not being proud of being an American. For everyone...there are republicans who are kind and believe in equality.
Someone jokingly asked where the "weeds" in Rossland were coming from. I think it shows that he appeals to all different types of people. He is so likeable. It is interesting being one of the few republicans here though.
I do hope that I can represent the republicans in a respectful manner.
I must say the truth though (as I hide my head)...I really liked Huckabee the most!

Dandelions are a pretty form of weeds. So the nice R's I will refer to as dandelions, and the mean ones, just weeds.

Again, I am saying this nicely :)

I can handle being called a dandelion :)

Wow loved the clips pumpkin! And your debate about oatmeal was actually very similar to the VP debate in retrospect. Have a great day!

~Sara~

Ross, Ross, Ross...love your "debate" video, but, another option, heat the apple and then add cinnamon, and the peanut butter if you want, then both of you win! Hot breakfast and the apple!
Too funny, Ross.

UR A FREAKIN HOOT!!!!