Election Season

The ultimate presidential showdown that I am hoping for is . . . drum roll please . . . Obama/Richardson vs. Giuliani/Huckabee! This combination is guaranteed to be the best political drama in recent history because of the ideological and generational differences that are involved here. Even the word “awesome” is a gross understatement for this potential match.

Here is my quick assessment of the viable candidates:

Democrats	Republicans
Clinton: First and foremost, Clinton is a bad actor. IF she gets the nomination and IF she wins the general election, the nation will remain as divided as ever.	Giuliani: Mr. Mayor of America eats terrorists for breakfast and is a fiscal conservative when it comes to government spending. Too bad he is not the “complete package” that the GOP wants because he does not appeal to the social conservatives. But fear not, a Giuliani/Huckabee ticket will remedy that.
Edwards: I suspect that Edwards does not really believe in what he is saying, but he is a very good trial lawyer and that makes him a very good actor. Nomination? Unlikely. The Dems don’t like recycled candidates.	Huckabee: An ordained Baptist minister? A folksy guitarist? The Biggest Loser? (Huckabee is famous for losing more than 100 pounds.) Or, God forbid, another “compassionate” conservative? Just who is Mike Huckabee anyway? His idea of abolishing the IRS is intriguing, but just like Edwards’s promises, it’s just a pipedream due to the never-ending congressional divide. Nomination? Possible, but unlikely. Why? Well . . . because Rush Limbaugh dislikes him. LoL
Obama: Obama is a dreamer and many independents identify with his hopeful and unifying tone, but he has ZERO national-security experience and that’s a big problem in the general election. However, an Obama/Richardson ticket can probably remedy this shortcoming. So, be afraid, GOP, be very afraid.	McCain: A respectable statesman. Unfortunately, there are 49 other states besides New Hampshire. Nomination? Unlikely.
Richardson: Richardson has a lot of experiences but lacks the charisma that a Commander-in-Chief should possess. Also, the Dems will never pick him as the party’s standard bearer because his Hispanic heritage is too divisive in the current political climate. Nevertheless, he will be a good VP candidate. Heck, just look at the man’s resume. I, for one, am very impressed.	Paul: Waging a consistent war against the federal establishment, Paul is the god of Libertarians everywhere. However, because the GOP is not what it used to be, his nomination is extremely unlikely. An independent run by Paul is possible, but doing so will guarantee the Dems’ victory in November. I don’t think Paul wants to be remembered as the Republican Ralph Nader.
	Romney: A terrible actor, worse than Clinton, Romney just cannot galvanize the social conservatives. The Dems will easily defeat him even if he gets the nomination. What else is left to say about this guy? . . . My point exactly.
	Thompson: This troll is even more unlikable than Clinton AND Romney COMBINED. Nomination? Not a chance!

Wild Card:

Bloomberg:

Bloomberg might run as an independent, but I suspect he is more intelligent than that, especially if Obama ends up getting the nomination from the Dems. Why would he want to be remembered as the guy who blocked the first African American President from being elected?

—DesultoryT

Hugo Chavez & Co.

For me, the worst sin in politics is hypocrisy. Today, Hugo Chavez and his ilk provided us with a shining example of how NOT to put the money where your mouth is.

So FUCK YOU Hugo, and good luck with your Hummer Revolution.

—DesultoryT

Yankees vs. Redsox (and the Republicans)

This is perhaps the best exchange during yesterday's CNN-YouTube debate:

The debate ended as it began, with Romney and Giuliani in a deeply personal dispute. This time, it was over the New York Yankees vs. the Boston Red Sox.

"When I was mayor of New York City, the Yankees won four world championships," Giuliani said. "Since I've left being mayor of New York City, the Yankees have won none."

Romney, who was off by one year — 87 instead of 86 — on the length of the Red Sox World Series drought, replied: "Like most Americans, we love our sports teams and hate the Yankees."

—DesultoryT

RON PAUL for President?

I am a moderate libertarian (such an oxymoron isn't it?) and I know that abolishing the IRS, although possible, certainly cannot be achieved with the stroke of a pen. But hey, perhaps Ron Paul really is the right person for the job?

To learn what Ron Paul is all about, go to Banana Strudel's blog and watch the video there.

—DesultoryT

Solution to Southern California's Traffic Problem

If I become the dictator of California, I will ban all SUVs and force people to carpool. Anyone who disobeys my mandatory carpool regulation will automatically lose her license, no questions asked, no second chances. If you refuse to carpool, I will make you take the bus. It's that simple.

To think of it, carpooling is only a part of the solution. To really address Southern California's traffic problem, a more radical approach is necessary. What about this? If I become the dictator of California, I will mount machine guns at the border to stop the flow of illegal immigration, end birthright citizenship, and ban all families from having more than 2 kids. That ought to do it!

Joking aside, traffic in the Southland is seriously out of control. I say that because it just took me 45 minutes to travel 5 miles. Five fucking miles! Perhaps it's time for me to move to a fly-over state so I can actually live a little instead of being stuck in the perpetual jam.

—DesultoryT