What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul

I have been reading more and more about the rising cost of tuition and I thought I would do a little research on the matter. I was born in 1985 and if my memory is correct, it is currently 2008. I researched what the cost of going to four random schools cost the day I was born versus what tuition cost today. I picked four random colleges that came to mind (Iowa State, University of Minnesota, St. Olaf, and Drake.) Interestingly enough, since 1985 the cost of all four colleges has quadrupled. The four did not go up by three times or five times but all of the colleges quadrupled in cost for tuition. I think looked at wages and I saw that wages have risen by 80% since 1985. Let me do some simple math:

80<400= huh?

The reasoning is actually quite simple. Each year the government gives less and less to colleges and universities so colleges have to do more and more lay-offs and constantly rise the cost of tuition. It is high time we have a president who takes note of the simple math I provided and start adequately funding colleges again. Think of it as a good investment in the future of America. The more and more people have to take on enormous student loans the less they are spending on stuff and fueling the economy. The more stress they are under. The more credit card debt. It goes on and on.

1. I have had a lot of time to myself and I have found myself even reading a bit of poetry. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon this poem about erectyle dysfunction from British poet W.B. Yeats: “The Chambermaid’s Second Song":

From pleasure of the bed
Dull as a worm
His rod and its butting head
Limp as a worm
His spirit that has fled
Blind as a worm

Unfortunately, no Viagra for this famous Irish poet.

2. I have decided that quite possibly the catchiest song in years is "flathead" by The Fratellis. I haven't heard a song so catchy since "last night" by The Strokes.

3. I have been all excited to receive my Tax Rebate by the IRS that I have been promised as part of our federal government's new economic stimulus plan. Apparently it won't arrive until June!!!!!

4. I am really upset about something. Barack Obama is coming to Minneapolis this Saturday at 1:30 pm. This was just announced yesterday morning. I was listening to the news and the event is already sold out!!!!! The event will be at the Target Center which is an arena that the Minnesota Timberwolves play in. It holds approximately 16,000 people. The event sold out in less then 24 hours. I was going to reserve my spots today. I'm happy for Obama but I was really excited to hear him speak. If you are wondering where I will be tonight I will be watching the CNN democratic debate. It is the last time the Democrats debates and it is imperative that Obama does well.