Graffiti Art Stretches Across America's Ghettos...

              

       

     

Graffiti Art is really an expression of pride among many of the gang-bangers and taggers. In the world of art this form of self expression tells a story. I've seen this art form evolve from the days I lived in the barrios (50's & early 60s), until the present, and it has become considerably richer in form and detail. I'm often amazed how talented these ghetto artists really are. Many of them go on to be professional tattoo artists and their style is much sought after by tattoo enthusiasts. It's easy to see why, as the free forms flow across the walls of barrios and alleys from East LA to Bangor, Maine. 

National & International visitor's in last 12 hours

Good to see Norcross, Georgia back again today. I hope you liked the post - "Political Mudslinging reaches new low."

And, a curious Ketchikan, Alaska returned to check out yesterday's "Visitor's in the Last 48 Hours." You were there too Ketchikan. I wonder, are you a Palin supporter? Just curious.

Ward Cove, Alaska, stopped in to check that visitor list from yesterday too. How about you Ward Cove? Are you a Palin supporter?

Washington DC, checked in today ("12-year-old killed Trick-or-Treating."), along with Rochester, New York, who read the same post, "12-year-old killed Trick-or-Treating."

From overseas this morning, we have Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (read "12-Year-old killed Trick-or-Treating."); Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (scanned site); and someone in Jaipur Ragasthan, India stopped by to read the post, "No Economic Downfall for Beer."

Nice to see you all and keep on coming. I try to have something for everyone.

Prayers Go Up for Both Parties the Day Before Election

Americans everywhere today are praying for their party as the candidates scoot about the states in a last-minute campaigning frenzy. In less than 24 hours all of the mudslinging will stop as one candidate celebrates victory and the other goes down in the agony of defeat.

I'm so ready for this circus to end! Just think, then we'll all be able to look at what else is happening in the world...

like the current depression we're in and what to do about it! CLICK HERE for last minute campaign news.

Here's a vehicle for the person whose always 'On the Go!'

This clever mode of transportation is powered by waste. Human waste that is! This energy efficient scooter should solve the country's energy problems in short order.

Notice the ice chest, it's full of food so that the driver

always has plenty of fuel!

Billionaire-Backed Measures

Voters should be aware that five of the measures that are being proposed tomorrow are backed by four billionaires. Props 5,6,7,9,and 10 have a lot of money behind them, but are they really worth Californian's time? For more details on these measures CLICK HERE.

Hello to my National Visitors in the last 48 Hours!

A big hello to you all. I'm starting to see that many of you are repeaters (that's great!) and it's fun to see the cities and states you come from!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Curtis Bay, Maryland; Norcross, Georgia; Beaufort, South Carolina; New Orleans, Louisiana; Saginaw, Michigan; Buffalo, New York; Weston, Massachusetts; Las Vegas, Nevada; Marion, Illinois; Bingen, Washington; Evansville, Indiana; Topeka, Kansas; Owesso, Michigan; Northfield, Minnesota; Collingville, Illinois; Center Ossipee, New Hampshire; Jonesboro, Georgia; Rockland, Maine; Augusta, Maine; Hillsboro, Oregon; Simpsonville, South Carolina; Pittsburgh, Pennesylvania; Neptune Beach, Florida; Lexington, Kentucky; and last, but not least, Ketchikan, Alaska!

Thanks for stopping by, and don't be shy....ya all come back now ya hear!

Hello My 14 Overseas Visitors in the Last 48 hours!

I just wanted to say hello to all of you for coming so far!

Hello: Karlshamm Blekinge Lan, Sweden; Ogre, Ogres, Latvia; New Malden Surrey, United Kingdom; Konya, Turkey; Duntermline Fife, United Kingdom; Koln, Nordrhein-westfalen, Germany; Nelson Lancashire, United Kingdom; Mosco, Mosco City, Russian Federation; Mathenay, Franche-comte, France; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Haifa, Hefa, Israel; and last, but not least, Nottingham, United Kingdom.

It looks like those British are leading the way again. Tally ho!

Will Electoral College Victory Cause Riots?

Hello fellow bloggers and visitors!

Today's AS IT STANDS questions the worth of having an Electoral College. If you'll look over to the right-hand column of this blog you'll see a LINK TO THIS COLUMN listed under the TIMES-STANDARD. Let me know what you think okay?

12 year-old Boy Killed trick-or-treating!

A 12-year old boy died from gunshot wounds last night while trick-or-treating in Sumpter, South Carolina. His father and brother also sustained wounds fired from inside a house. The police caught the crazy bastard and he is now in jail charged with three counts of attempted murder. 

For more details on this tragic holiday death CLICK HERE.

WATCH OUT FOR WIERD TRICK-OR-TREATERS TONIGHT!

Not all the ghouls and goblins, and things that go bump in the night, are

going to be children out seeking candy.

For instance, take the clown pictured here...he has soul mates across the states, so you're never sure where interesting characters like him will pop up trick-or-treating!

My five grandchildren will be out tonight showing off their costumes, which I can assure you, will bear no resemblance to anything this fellow is wearing.

Isn't Halloween great? Grown-ups get to act like kids and kids get to act like grownups.

Wherever you are tonight, make sure to turn on a light, and be ready for hungry Halloween visitors!

"Trick or treat! Give me something good to eat!"

Former President Bill Clinton campaigns for Obama: kisses everyone in sight!

It's nearly E-Day and the Democratic Party is bringing out all of their heavyweights to persuade voters to put Obama down as their presidential choice. Clinton surprised a number of onlookers when, after speaking out for Obama in Florida, he paused to French kiss a black lab who had snuck into the "kissing line."

An enterprising Clinton fan took this photo as the minutes passed. The touching moment was marketed as a Political Post Card (TWO DOGS KISSING) by the fan, who now says he wants to catch McCain, and a Pitbull that looks like Sarah Palin, in a similar spontaneous moment.

This blog says go for it! Soon this election is going to be over, and then what the heck are we going to do? This whole campaign has been called historic, and it is, if for no other reason than it's one of the funniest on record!

Of course, it's also ranks high in rancor. The name calling has excelled heights that even the Dark Lord ,Karl Rove has been surprised to see! Pundits have played with every nasty accusation, wallowing like pigs in the mire. 

It's not over yet, however, and as we go into the final days brace yourself for more political incoming!