TALK ABOUT HARD TIMES IN THIS ECONOMY: EVEN SEX DOESN'T SELL WELL!

At Donna's Ranch, a brothel in Wells, Nevada, most of the customers are long-haul truckers. High fuel prices and food prices have drained most of them of 'play money' and the world's oldest profession is feeling the pinch of this depression we're currently in.

Nevada's 25 legal brothels are fighting to stay open with the decline in profits. I can't think of any luxury retailers who are not touched by the disappearing consumer.

The owner of Donna's Ranch has been talking about putting cattle on his acreage and making it a real ranch! How's that for irony?

He plan's on raising and providing meat for the business as another way to save money in these hard times.

The LA TIMES has an interesting feature regarding these women who sell sex to make a living. CLICK HERE to read more. 

Gay Marriage Ban Looks Like it's Going to Pass in California

With the numbers still being counted, it looks like Prop 8 is going to pass sometime today. If it does, it's going to set back any progress Gays and Lesbians have made for equality. There's also all the marriages that were preformed the last year. What happens now?

In this year of historic change - where we elected a black President - voters have turned by the clock in California when it comes to equal rights for all. It amazes me how intolerant people can be. 

Changing of the Guard: Obama and Biden Head for the White House

In a landslide victory, Barrack Obama made history. This time Ohio and Florida went to the Democrats. America is in for a new era as the world watched us elect the first African-American to the presidency. Obama's message was CHANGE. Now we have to hope that positive changes do take place. A daunting task lies ahead for the new administration.

It's 7:50 p.m. California Time: I say Obama Wins!

It's way to early to know for sure, but I feel like history is being made tonight.

So far, I don't know who will get Florida. If Obama gets it's 27 votes the race is won. California and the West Coast will take him over the top!

It's going to be close, but Obama will win!

You heard it here...

RECORD NUMBER OF VOTERS EXPECTED TO TURN OUT TODAY!

The day has finally arrived. Now it's time to put up, or shut up. Get out there and vote. This is an historical election and we need to have as many Americans as possible voting. Let's hope we don't end up with a tight Electoral College victory like the last two elections.

Voting problems have already surfaced this morning along the Eastern seaboard and Mid-Atlantic states.

People are already experiencing long waiting lines of up to several hours. My wife and I got to the local polling place when it opened at 7 a.m. this morning, and there were only about 10 people there. We were in and out in less than 15 minutes!

To read about more Election Day news CLICK HERE.

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!

 

THE ENGLISH HAVE FUN WITH HALLOWEEN TOO!

Blimey! This bloke was found on Dave Barry's Blog. He's said to be a product of some Englishman but no name is given. Whoever it was, he must be carving pumpkins for a living.

The Brits do like to celebrate Halloween and they go all out doing it...just like us crazy Americans!

MEET THE JERK-OF-THE-DAY: Bill Cunningham radio host

According to Cunningham, "People are poor in America, not because they lack money; their poor because they lack values, morals, and ethics. And if you can't teach and instill that, we're wasting our time simply giving poor people money."                                                                                                                                          

This moron went on to say, "Unlike many other countries in the world we have fat poor people. We don't have skinny poor people. Ours are fat and flatulent."

PROTEST ART by WANGECHI MUTU

"You tried so hard to make us

go away" 2005

"Untitled Forensic Form" 

THE ARTIST LIVES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN HIPPOS HOLD PUMPKIN PARTY

These guys are ready for Halloween. Roman zoo keepers are plying the two heavyweights with carved pumpkins in the spirit of the holiday. How would you like to be their dentist?