Palin's 17-yr-old daughter is pregnant

I wonder what conservatives will say when they find out that Bristol Paline is pregnant out-of-wedlock? Her 44-year-old governor mom says the family is supporting her (isn't that nice, their not going to disown her!).

According to the mainstream media McCain was aware of this little situation, but said it was no problem. Really? What about the conservative family values that neo-cons like to trot out at every opportunity? It should be interesting, as we continue to find things out about Palin (and her family). This comes from not properly vetting a candidate and a lot of Republicans are becoming worried with McCain's pick for veep.

TODAY'S 2nd THREAD:

Some pundits say Palin is giving a boost to the Republican Party. Do you agree with that?

Bush is not speaking at the RNC

Looks like President Bush will be a no show at the Republican Convention. Most Republicans are actually quit happy with this arrangement as they see him as one big negative.

McCain's campaign is trying to cut new territory for the Elephant Party and show he's a maverick by picking a woman who has less experience in politics than an intern in Washington.

TODAY'S THREAD:

The rumor is Bush is just sitting in his executive chair waiting to give aid to New Orleans and he can't be bothered with something like a silly convention - why do you think he's not attending?

New marijuana 'road map' still has detours

Today's As It Stands, in the Times-Standard, talks about California Attorney General Jerry Brown who has issued an eleven-page directive that is supposed to make life easier for medical marijuana users and California cops.

The only problem with that list is the Feds are already ignoring it. They have in the past, and will continue to ignore anything this state tries to do to carry out the voter's will.

TODAY'S THREAD:

Which one of the presidential candidates do you think might stand up for the will of California voters and grant more state's rights?

Ashes to diamonds - wear a loved one today!

Diamonds really are forever.  A small company in Switzerland uses ashes of dead people to make diamonds! So much for diamonds just being a girl's friend eh?

The technology for making artificial diamonds goes back to the 1950's when General Electric came up with the idea by subjecting carbon to huge pressure and temperature. There's even a place in Phoenix Arizona, that makes diamonds from hair!

President Bush see's 'signs' that economy is improving

President Bush is telling Americans to "don't worry," and "be happy," this Labor Day Weekend. He has seen signs-perhaps a mystic revelation-that we're doing better these days.

This despite other economic news that shows consumer spending has slowed to a crawl and people are worried.

TODAY's THREAD:

Do you think Bush has had a revelation, or is he just spouting his usual rhetoric?  

Caution:these two columns may piss you off!

These two columns have been published in Nolan Chart today:

1) Paranoid police picked the wrong convention to model riot gear!

    Anyone with any sense should have known that anti-war protestors will go for the source-the Republican's National Convention. Just who started the wars anyhow?

2)Okay let's just get it out in the open: Playing The Gender Card With Palin.

    Everyone on the planet knows that some of Hillary's followers were feminists who were voting on the Gender Card, and that when she lost to Obama they had to go somewhere!   

The truth is out there - and it's X-rated!

David Duchovny recently received a Golden Globe award for portraying a over-sexed struggling writer on Showtime's Californication. Now life imitates fiction and he has checked into a rehabilitation facility for sex addition!

He's been married since 1997 to Tea Leoni, and they have two children. If anybody remembers the Red Shoe Diaries, then they know Duchovny has a backround in so-called Soft Porn.

TODAY'S THREAD

I've never known anyone that had to go to rehab for sex addition, and can't help wondering at what point are you addicted to sex?

Surprising readership on some columns

For a lark I decided to Google this blog - AS IT STANDS - and was shocked when 3 columns I wrote appeared on the very first page!

Only two short listings appear before my column: "Outsourcing newspapers is offensive."
It was followed by; "Prosthetic ears, thieves, and payback," and
"Animal activists use terror tactics"

On Page 7, the animal activist column again; Page 15 had, "Vehicles that run on air are here," Page 20 had, "Living in the Twilight Zone," and Page 21 finally had this blog!

I didn't feel too bad however, as there were 81 Pages under this category.

It's interesting how some columns become so well read, and others (that I thought were better) don't get the same readership. I guess what I'm trying to say is I don't fully understand who reads my columns by the very disparity of subjects. It's hit and miss. There must be a magic formula that I could follow to have all of my stuff well-read. I'll just have to keep trying I suppose.

As long as it's fun, it's all good!

Biden may have a problem

It's been Happy Days recently for Joe Biden. But there's dark clouds forming in the future as his brother and son have been benefiting from his Congressional ties, according to this article in The Los Angeles Times.

TODAY'S THREAD:

Do you think Sen. Biden running as VP may turn out to be a liability for Obama?

Requiem for a veteran: Bob Porter

Bob Porter was a veteran who was proud of his country, his time in service (2 tours in Vietnam), and who sought refuge in our local veterans stand down. He made friends and became part of the volunteer community. He wasn't famous or high profile.

Bob was just a regular guy who died suddenly and unexpectedly two weeks ago. He will be honored at stand down this year in October when the organizers dedicate the weekend to him. He was an inspiration to many and will be missed by many people.