nothing Left to lose

I wish the Democrats were as politically smart as Republicans. Maybe then things like the Bush tax cuts would not have happened - one reason we are in such an economic quagmire. The Republicans have such a simple strategy for 2009/2010. Refuse to work with Democrats, and their President, on absolutely anything. It does not matter what the bill is... vote no. Use every loop hole possible to ensure that nothing is accomplished. The filibuster is one of the senate's ultimate loop hole. For those who are unaware of the term, basically, unless there is a super majority in the senate (more than sixty votes), a senator is allowed to speak for as long as they wish. That is called filibustering. The Republicans have become masters of the filibuster in 2010. In return because they have become such phenomenal obstructionists, they can then say during election season, "Look American people, you elected Democrats and they have accomplished absolutely nothing. You may have disagreed with our tactics with tax cuts, deregulation, war(s), Patriot Act, et cetera, but at least you knew we were trying!" And because the American public is so woefully ignorant, the strategy is working. The Democrats' approval rating among Independent likely voters is at 19%. Even I have become irritated with Obama and Congress' inability to accomplish anything. And because the Dems are such wusses, they demand bipartisanship and when they had 60 votes, they couldn't accomplish their goals. Can you imagine what the country would be like if under George W., the Republicans had 60 GOP senators? Yikes! Another problem for Dems is that they think for themselves. There are moderate Dems, liberal Dems, and Conservative Dems. Republicans vote yes together or no together. There is almost no split amongst their ranks. Obama and the Dems have one chance to salvage their political careers. They have to increase the economy, lower unemployment, and they have to do it now.

1. Apparently Hollywood feels the need to make another Mission Impossible movie. They plan on releasing if Memorial Day of 2010. Mark my words, that will be the biggest grossing weekend in movie history. Not only will MI: 6 come out, so will The Hangover 2, and Pirates of the Caribbean 4. Speaking of movies, I am pretty excited for the new Muppets movie. It is directed by James Bobin (director of FOTC) and written by HIMYM's Jason Segel. (What is it with that guy and puppets?)

2. When did John Mayer become such a d-bag? He is obviously talented on the guitar, and has some natural song-writing abilities. Although have you read some of his recent interviews? He is one arrogant prick. When he is not "tongue in cheek" using the n-word, or bragging about his sexual conquests over Jennifer Aniston, or Jessica Simpson, he is boasting about his sexual prowess. Possibly my favorite quote was when he was asked why he only dates white women. He responded that his genitals are "like a white supremacist". Maybe it's time to shut-up for a while, huh John?