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• Realizing How Much I Have Come to Depend on My Wonderful Superfocus Glasses.

  

  For the last few weeks I have been wearing my new Superfocus Leonardos, the new Italian design frames for the amazing focusable glasses I discovered a couple... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Economist Endorses Obama…

  

  This is a surprise, but The Economist, primarily a business publication, has endorsed Obama over businessman Romney. Here’s the statement:“As a result, this... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Political Results of the Day: Swing State Polls and Word from Bloomberg…

  

  Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of NYC, who has not supported either candidate today endorsed Obama for the Presidency. It seems Obama’s actions on Sandy pushed him... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• With the Exception of Pakistan, Most of the World Wants Us to Elect Obama

  

  Our foreign policy is much easier, I think, when the countries of the world like us and our leadership. What does it suggest that most of the world backs Obama? Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Here Are Today’s Swing State Poll Results…

  

  Sorry I took so long today getting these out. I’ll try to keep on top of these in the future.Here are the latest polls from the battleground states:Ohio: Obama... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Halloween Tonight…

  

  Elly works late today, so the dogs and I will be ready to greet any costumed kids who come to the door with a bowl of miniature candy bars. I know this is... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Romney Would Go After Free Government Money… Doesn’t That Contradict the Romney...

  From Mashed Potato Bulletin:In what could become Mitt Romney’s J.D. Hayworth moment this ABC News video utterly contradicts the Republican presidential... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Are You Tired of Hearing a Creep Like John Sununu Criticizing Our President?

  

  I am. And when you think about him trying to break down the foundation of Obama being an American, most of us don’t realize how non-American Sununu is:And that’... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Here’s a New Problem Which Will Probably Start Appearing in Storm Damaged Areas...

  

  Here’s something to watch out for that you probably haven’t thought of: if you are shopping for a used car you  should be on the lookout for flood-damaged... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• We’re Getting Closer to the Election… So Here Are Some Swing State Polls:

  

  Here are the latest polls from the battleground states: Florida: Romney 48%, Obama 47% (Newsmax/Zogby) Ohio: Obama 50%, Romney 46% (Newsmax/Zogby) Virginia:... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Suppose Romney Was President Now, During Sandy…

  

  First of all, he would have discarded FEMA as a Federal Agency and given the costs and responsibilities back to the states or to private enterprise. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Suppose Romney Was President Now, During Sandy…

  

  First of all, he would have discarded FEMA as a Federal Agency and given the costs and responsibilities back to the states or to private enterprise. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Swing State Polls…

  Here are the latest polls from the battleground states:North Carolina: Obama 45%, Romney 45% (Elon University) Ohio: Romney 50%, Obama 48% (Rasmussen)... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Here Are Some National Polls… but the Storm Could Change This

  

  Here are the latest national tracking polls of the presidential race: Back to the White House Washington Post: Romney 49%, Obama 48% Politico/George Washington... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Our First View of What’s Coming with the Storm…

  

  Elly’s job at Hagerstown Community College is off for two days as HCC has announced closing due to the approach of Sandy. The rain has already started here... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY, WEATHER

• Our First View of What’s Coming with the Storm…

  

  Elly’s job at Hagerstown Community College is off for two days as HCC has announced closing due to the approach of Sandy.The rain has already started here this... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Not Sure How Much Sandy is Going to Effect the Eastern Panhandle…

  

  But the animations the weather shows are presenting have rainstorms crossing over us… apparently we’re about as far to the west as any of this will reach and I... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY, WEATHER

• Electoral Votes Still Seem to Be in Obama’s Favor…

  

  This from the Associated Press earlier today: AMES, Iowa (AP) — President Barack Obama is poised to eke out a victory in the race for the 270 electoral votes... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Some Swing State updates…Ohio Looks Like Romney is Sneaking Up.

  

  The strong lead Obama was carrying in Ohio is seen as a tie in this poll. While other polls may be different, this one from the Cincinnati Enquirer is still... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Cartoon(s) of the Week – Election is Crawling Toward It’s End. I Am Sooo...

  

  I’ll be so glad when all this election brouhaha is over. I’ll be so depressed if Romney captures a majority of American votes… in other words, I will think so... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 DEBATE, HUMOR, POLITICS, SOCIETY