Random Notes

* On President Obama - Let's get to the obvious: it's great to have a president who is articulate whenever he gives a speech. Its damn refreshing to have a Commander-In-Chief that is willing to listen to all sides of an issue, rather than say its my way or the highway all of the time. The United States has been subjected to that kind of mindset, and we all know that turned out in certain areas. Having said that, allow me to address the conservatives, the liberals, and the president himself:

To the conservatives: Please shut the fuck up about how Obama is driving the country on a road to socialism, or how he's a far leftist, or how he's the fucking anti-Christ. The man's already done many things that have pissed off our side (not going after Bush admnistration officials for waterborading detainees at Guantanamo Bay, his defense of DOMA - Defense of Marriage Act, to name a few) He is a pragmatic, left-of-center president, not the second coming of Joseph Stalin. Get a grip, and come back to us when you can a.) tell us us what you're for, b.) drop the Christian Right from your party, and c.) reach out to minorites and the youth without having right-wing talking heads drive us awan further.

To the liberals: I know you're disappointed that the Preisdent hans't done some of the things we wold like (see above). In a sense, I share your fustration, but we also have to remember one important detail - it's been almost six months since Barack Obama took office. The problems we're facing - from a recession to a health care crisis - won't be solved by Obama stealing Harry Potter's wand, and enuncitating, Reparo!, and the economy will be thriving and Adam and Steve will be able to say "I do," legally. My honest guess is that he's picking and choosing his battles (fix the economy and get Americans affordable healthcare now, get re-elected and takle gay marriage and reforming how Wall Street does buisness in the second term).

To the President: I know you're trying to get past the partisan and political divide that has poisoined the national debate for years by running as a president who'll reach out to both sides of the aisle, but in order for bi-partisanship to work, the other side must unclench their fist. The GOP, thus far, has been unwilling to do so. It's time to let the Republicans know that bi-partisanship is still on the table, but until they make the effort without acting like vindictive, shallow pricks, leave em' be. You have 60 votes (whenever Minnesota will seat Al Franken) in the Senate, a huge majority in the House of Representatives, not to mention the public on your side and an enthusiastic base eager to change our country. The Grand Old Party is, for the moment, irrelevent.

* On the Palin v. Letterman war - How did this become a hot-button issue? And why, now, after ever comedian from Jay Leno to Bill Maher roasted her and how Bristol got knocked up during the campaign, is she now outraged that a comedian made a tasetless joke about how one of her daughers was knocked-up by A-Rod of the Yankees? David Letterman clearly stepped over the line, but then again, who hasn't in the world of late-night television? And why are some conservatives in the blogosphere now calling for Letterman to be fired? By that logic, everyone who cracked on Palin's family and her would be on the unemployment line.