I Didn't Know S.C. Was Gay!

This is funny as hell.

I thought this may have been a mistake when I spotted it, but no, this was an actual ad posted in London among many other ads swearing that their sponsor is the gayest state in the union. Along with Civil War plantations, this South Carolina ad promises that the lovely state also has "gay beaches" and variously nightlife to accommodate potential tourists.

What makes this ad so incredibly hilarious is that now the citizens of S.C. are aware that their tax dollars went to encouraging homosexual people to come to their state. Given that the state is still adjusting to blacks and Mexicans, the citizens of S.C. (surprise!) are in an uproar. The ad was pulled, but I am going to contact the S.C. Department of Tourism to see if I can get that ad on a T-Shirt.

More Obama Drama

The New Yorker, a bastion of satire for years, decided to push the envelope by doing a cover depicting all of the rumors associated with Senator Barack Obama. While I personally get that it was to make fun of the rumors, for every one person that thinks like me, a few hundred thousand are going to used that as gospel proof that the rumors about Sen. Obama are indeed fact.

Silly, silly New Yorker...you should know better by now.

My Comments on the Clark Comment

There is a brutal double standard when it comes to Election Season: attacking the records and qualifications of Democrats is perfectly acceptable. Attacking the records and qualifications of Republicans? BLASPHEMY!

General Clark made a comment a bit ago along the thread that Sen. McCain's experience as a POW did not necessarily make him presidential material. Clark was blacklisted for saying that, yet no one seemed to have a problem when it was done to John Kerry in 2004. McCain--who said himself that it takes no talent to be shot down--made it clear that he was staying in Iraq until the bitter end and who was against reforms to enhance the G.I. Bill (which is a pain to cash in on when you get out of the service and doesn't last more than two years...even though colleges tend to take four years to complete) is untouchable.

Are the voters of this country REALLY that gullible? Clark was telling the truth! It doesn't make anyone qualified to be a President, and I don't care what any of you gun-totin' pick-up truck drivers have to say about it, the ONLY thing that can be used to gage McCain's qualifications is his record in politics. I am a veteran...if I become Republican, does that mean I have what it takes to be President? No!

That being said, my initial beef with Obama was his utter lack of experience in politics, and I still bristle at the geniuses that insisted that little discrepancy was irrelevant. The only reason I support him now is because he is the lesser of two evils. I just hope he isn't too arrogant to realize which person he needs to choose for the VP spot.

Diet Diaries Help Weight Loss

They will also drive you insane, which will lead to taking happy pills that make you gain more weight. I do not normally condone the burning of books, but if it is a diet book or journal not only do I recommend it, I think you should make a party of it and invite friends over to do the same. There is something soothing about watching a diet book burn while drinking margaritas.

Conservatives to Battle McCain

McCain's "radical" ideas--such as the belief in global warming and the support of stem cell research--are ruffling the feathers of die-hard conservatives and they are vowing to take action. So...since they are against McCain wouldn't that suggest that they are probably not going to vote since they have no other option...which would help a Democrat get into office?

Happy Independence Day!

Former Bush Aide: President Misled Country about War

My response: And you are just figuring this out?

Link to article

Kennedy Diagnosed with Tumor

The whole world probably knows by now that Senator Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Whether or not there is even the slightest bit of hope for Sen. Kennedy is still out for discussion, but his colleagues are already discussing him in the past tense. The way the media and such are carrying on about him, one would think that he had already passed away. He has not even resigned yet...I am willing to be money that his first inclination is to end his days in office.

Soldier Uses Quran for Target Practice

A bullet-riddled Quran was found at a target shooting station on a U.S. military post. After punishing the soldier and sending him home, President Bush expressed sorrow and in an elaborate ceremony presented a new Quran to tribal leaders.

Iraqi leaders are insisting that the soldier be court martialed.

$4.00 and Up for Gas

Gas prices have climbed above the $4.00 mark in some cities and are expected to be even higher during Memorial Day weekend and afterwards. Strangely enough wages for Americans have either remained stagnant or decreased over the years.

Sheri's Random Rant: AAFES

The Army and Air Force Exchange Store has got to be the worst invention ever. It was designed to help soldiers build credit, but what they don't tell you is that once you sign up for them, you are never allowed to be free of them. I closed my account with them 8 years ago and they are still charging me fees for having a "closed account." Apparently there is nothing I can do about this other than file a lawsuit since no one has challenged them before.

Damn you, AAFES! I gave up the best years of my life to this country and this is the treatment I get? There is a special place in Hell for you!

Monster Quake Ravages China

A 7.8 quake destroyed parts of the Sichuan Province of China, killing thousands.

Sheri's Random Rant: Trespassers

Stay on your side of the fence!

I just needed to get that off my chest.

Nuns Denied Chance to Vote

Nuns in their 80s and 90s with dated passports were denied the right to vote yesterday. According to a new Indiana law, voters must have recent IDs. The convent of the nuns plans to help the sisters get new IDs by the general election.

This really ticked me off because I am quite fond of nuns, but it raised the issue of this push to not allow people to vote without recent ID. There is no evidence of there being any problems prior to this push, so why do it now, especially since it will affect people such as the elderly, who--unless they are in excellent physical condition--have to pick and choose where they go because of their age?

Doctor's appointment or go get a new ID...hmmm...

Iran Ends Talks with U.S.

Iran suspended talks with the United States over the security situation in Iraq until the United States "agreed to end hostilities towards Shiite militias." Given that I did not expect these talks to make much progress from the start, I am not surprised.

Sheri's Random Rant: Mental Illness Stigma

I have never been much of a pill person myself, but I do not understand why society has such a terror over the idea of treating mental illness with medication. It is a chemical imbalance in the brain and no amount of forced positive thinking will change that. I am sick of watching people I know suffer (two committed suicide) because they did not get the treatment they needed due to stigma surrounding it.

I resent the term "mental illness" because it is a physical disease. It can be actually be seen with certain medical devices. This field has a long way to go, but the progress it has made can alleviate the suffering of countless numbers of people. We should not deny them this by encouraging and forcing prejudices.

Democrats Divided

As the election is coming closer and closer to fruition, the Democratic Party is divided between their loyalty to Senator Clinton and the optimism that Senator Obama promises. While this is going on, the GOP is licking its wounds, and if McCain is lucky, President Bush will stop endorsing him so that his polls will go up.

What's Wrong with Rev. Wright?

I had originally decided to ignore the issue surrounding Rev. Wright and Sen. Obama, however, the world will no longer allow me to do so. I felt that the initial controversy was overblown by the media but now I am wondering if Rev. Wright is secretly working for Hillary Clinton. Surely one would think that he would have some understanding of how the election season works! There is a bigger picture here that he is grossly overlooking, and that is that his candidate is guilty by his association, no matter how mild that association may be. With that in mind, it is his responsibility to look at the bigger picture, namely the election, and put his vanities on hold.

But I guess ego trumps reason.

Australian Accused of Imprisoning Daughter Goes to Court Today

The Australian that had imprisoned his daughter in a sound-proof basement for 24 years while raping her and fathering 7 children by her is going to court today. My faith teaches against the death penalty, but given the horrendous nature of this crime, sometimes I wonder if it isn't such a bad idea.

Obama Just Says No

Obama has refused to have another debate with Clinton. Given that I am sick of watching them, I can't imagine how much worse it is to participate in one.