A Damsel in Distress

Hi, Norma; thanks for the invitation.

That will be I sitting over in the dark corner, minding my own business, keeping my mouth shut (mostly--unless provoked).

Sky

How come you don't get a full sized comment blog like the one we've become accustomed to on Ark blog?

Has anyone noticed the talking heads this evening:

Ayers....ACORN...Ayers....ACORN

it's like the McBush campaign shot them up..

Meanwhile Rep John Murtha(D, PA) says Western PA is definitely racist. Duh.
But Barack Hussien Obama will overcome and win the state....Rep John is clicky..

Meanwhile Nancy Reagan took bump today and Darth Cheney is off to hospital, ticker again.

Anyone betting on whether get well wishes to Nancy will make their way from either podium?

Ok my cute, cuddly, sweet bitch must have one more walk before I begin sipping Marsla and nibbling dark chocolates then eLwood takes a look at which candidates have favorable planetary alignments.

Have you made an estimate Norma? Who do the astro energies favor?

I got my Press Badge and pass (yes, they say "Norma Bates" and nobody's batted an eye), my security bracelet, my orientation kit and was feeling all Lois Lane, until . . .

Well, I don't know WHAT I expected the Press Room to be. But I didn't expect it to be the student union cafeteria.

There are snacks, water, soft drinks and coffee but absolutely NO alcohol.

So here we all are, with giant flat-screen monitors mounted everywhere, extension cords and power-strips everywhere (pointless because virtually everybody is fully-charged and on wi-fi) and security so pervasive and tight it looks like a Watchtower distributors' rally -- all these handsome 28 year old men in dark suits and ties with squiggly things dangling out of their ears and diving down to God-knows-where under their clothes.

Security on campus and around the Mack Student Union is impressive.

What's NOT impressive is how bloggers dress. NEW RULE: Never seek wardrobe advice from a blogger.

Fortunately, I chose an extremely simple Graeme Black silk jersery shirt dress in dark mocha, so I more or less fit in and they think I'm Somebody until they see "Arkansas Times" on my badge and ask, "What's that?"

And the usual, unintentionally insulting, "You don't look or sound like you're from Arkansas."

Off to mix and mingle.

Observation: Most bloggers and press here seem to be liberals. The conservatives are sort of clumped furtively over by the coffee.

The big pre-debate topic? How much will Bob Scheiffer suck up to John McCain (on whom he has a man-crush)?

We're moments away!

I'll be back!

Ok bloggers the debate in NYC opens with Moon on the Ascendant opposed to Mars in Scorpio on the side of the opposition, meaning tempers will flare at some point. Not a peaceful energy so glad the nominees are sitting. But that doesn't mean they cannot throw stuff.

McCain will be vindictive with Venus in Scorpio, very.
Will pass off some stuff on the economy smoothly until pundits take it apart...SAturn on his Neptune...the man is sick as in ill.

Barack has Venus on the top of his wheel...rock star stuff, the world loves him...but square to his 7th house Uranus (past relations) so things may be brought out which have not yet surfaced...not a good strategy if true...always get the dirt out on your own terms...

Opening energies to to McCain..after all his last chance for national redemption...but like in all astrology, the planets provide conditions and influences, ONE'S FREE WILL determines how they will be used or abused and what the outcome will be.
Is that a cop out or what!

Hellooo Norma and the lovely Macks! How is the great midwest? In case you haven't heard Sarah Palin thinks New Hampshire is in the midwest....why not just say all of New England is in the midwest. We're living in the no-information age, are we not?

I may get a slow start to the blogging due to a late wife, no...a tardy wife and a big pot of Barack O' Chili bubbling on the stove. But I will be making mental notes and rush back to Computer Central as soon as I woof down my chili.

Will anyone really be offended if Barry reaches over and pops that thing growing out of McCain's jaw? Go ahead John, bring up Rev. Wright or the elderly terrorist. Go ahead....make Barry's day!

Good to see everyone...I have my special typing thong on, when I'm chili-ed up I'll let it fly.

Wrong about the Moon on the Asc above but it still opposes Mars and tempers flare...had the debate time wrong but the location correct...still a very emotional event.

Here's a delicious tidbit you can research later Norma B.

Clinton Supporters Aid Palin
"...the reception for former Clinton supporters, which also was attended by Rick Davis, the McCain campaign manager, was spearheaded by Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild,..."
Caucus, NYT
Oct 14

One correct
regards to Nancy

Our beloved Nancy Reagan.

Who has despised McSlime since he left his first wife.

Are Joe the Plumber and Joe Six-Pack the same person?

"Joe the Plumber?" Fabulously cheesy boilerplate anecdote!

"Sinner Obama" when McCain means "Senator?"

Just cheesy.

Joe the Plumber. Joe the Plumber.

Spread the wealth around. Spread the wealth around.

I've a beautiful macaw that's smarter.

Yo! John!

Camera's over HERE!

The one with the little red light on top?

Factually
Sen BHO wins "Joe the Plumber"

BHO wins flag pin

The usu bs from mAC on highest
tax rates
NOBODY WITH A TAX ACCOUNTANT PAYS THOSE RATES,

Click for Joe the Plumber's picture.

Yo! Barack!

Camera's over HERE!

The one with the little red light on top?

John, how old were you during the 1st Great Depression?

Oops! McCain's blink-rate just shot up when Scheiffer reiterated his question about "specific" cuts -- which Obama just answered in detail and McCain is stammering over pitifully, because he can't answer.

Hatchet then a scalpel
Even for DOD!

Mercy I said this would be emotional !

Is McCain writing "I will NOT lose my temper" over and over on that piece of paper?

Let's all cut out all taxes!!
Settle now boys, your both falling all over youselves to "cut taxes".

I love McSame telling us about saving 600,000.00 at DOD! Ha!

Well, Obama just lost Max's vote with that support for charter schools and performance pay for teachers.

If you would push him just a little BHO '
I think we would see on of McBush's temper erruptions..
I see Mac' face getting red ...do
you Norma?

I don't know about that thing growing out of his left jaw, but I'm now concerned that if he keeps blinking as rapidly as he is he will either 1) self-induce an epileptic seizure or 2) his eyelids will break and fall onto the table.

"low road"

Oh shit..It's tough to avoid Bob...

"repudiate" Yea that's it.

AYERS
schieffer is such a tool

MMMMM....old man McCain is opening a big can of worms......Gig him Barry!

What's with McCain's obsession over Obama not standing up to his own party? The Democratic party disagreed with Bush's policies! Why the fk should he stand up against that?

BHO-
"FAILED ECONOMIC POLICIES!"

Go barack,,,waiting for the next one

I wish that McCain hadn't uttered, "Joe the Plumber" and "Spread" in the same sentence.

For 26 years my wife has called my penis Knutson...she picked the name. Just now she announced from here on out my penis will be called Joe the Plumber. Write this down!

Would ANYBODY buy a used car from Blinky McCain?

Has anyone ever been known to have a stroke on live television before? McCain looks like he might have one before the night is over.

John McCain, honey, I don't know what you're on, but condescension isn't the same as calm.

You're petulantly interrupting WAY too much, Blinky!

McJerk

"Yelling at RAllies"
imagine that

Repudiation!

'OK Barack, you run your campaign the way I say you should. '

They have spent 10 minutes on Attack ads. TALK about the issues!!
McCain may indeed stroke.
Calm down Barry, don't stutter and act uncertain.

Obama needs to stop that grinning and head shaking.

I hope the fabric of democracy is 100 percent cotton

push him Barack! He is ready to explode. Push him!

OH Max,
chasv needs some time out,
again.

I don't blame Obama...McCain is so ridiculous, I keep finding myself smiling at most of the lies he's spouting with the huffiness of a recently raped spinster librarian.

He's turned into a cartoon. Here comes the Palin lies. Oh...click on my name to read about her house.....fine woman...really...salt of the earth.

Sarah Palin a "role model for Women""
Hell No!! I'm going to be sick

Unfortunately, an on-camera Anger-Management meltdown or cerebral episode by McCain would bring the election to a screeching halt until a replacement is found.

Oh, Jesus. Now McCain's defending Sarah Palin.

Bresh of freth air.

I believe contact with Republicans causes autism.

No offense to those who have special needs children, but WTF does her being able to identify with those who do have ONE FREAKING thing to do with being the VEEP, or god forbid, the POTUS?

"Her husband's a pretty tough guy too."

John, honey, Presidential politics isn't a scripted John Wayne movie.

The only men who have to call attention to their masculinity are, um, insecure, John, honey.

Trust me on this one.

Yea for nuclear power!

But I still won't vote for you

and speaking of clean coal,
wanna join me for a safe cigarette?

I can see now that I should have balled up every sock I own to throw at the TV set. I may stroke out before John does.

Drill, baby,drill!

GREAT topic, Strange.

Wouldn't it be nice if Scheiffer brings it up? I'd love to hear the candidates answers.

Otherwise your comment is a distraction from what's happening in the debate itself.

We've fed Pakistan like we fed Saddam when he was our little buddy. They took our money and hid Osama and now they're shooting at our aircraft.

When we're out of the Middle East, we can throw sanctions at Pakistan and starve them to death.

Pakistan will get a jumpstart of funds from a slew of countries, including us. It's inevitable. If their govt collapsed, it would open the way to radical Islamists.

Ok John your chart ruling planet is detriment meaning Venus is in Scorpio...not good, bad manners, vindictive, dishonest...fearful...intense
and man
your face is getting redder by the minute.

Push him BHO.

I think John is starting to listen to the voices in his head based on the faraway look in his eyes.

GO BHO!

I swear that thing on McSlimy's cheek is pulsating. It's liable to blow any minute.

Did ya know that the last time we elected a President as short as John McCain was in 1901 when William McKinley was elected and promptly shot to death.

Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
Short People got no reason
To live

They got little hands
And little eyes
And they walk around
Tellin' great big lies
They got little noses
And tiny little teeth
They wear platform shoes
On their nasty little feet

Well, I don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Don't want no Short People
Round here

Jesus......McCain will not quit talking about my penis, Joe the Plumber! Stop it! Make him stop! Stop!

"rise of obesity " 88% of it in Red States..

Joe the Plumber will be fined?

I don't recall BHO saying anything about it...Mac is lying.

Zero! blink, blink, blink!

Does anyone know Morse code? Maybe McBlame is sending signals in Morse code.

Y'know, my darlings, when you use psychoactive drugs to control mood and anger you wind up with a low-energy bore.

Joe the Plumber again. An unfortunate image whose creator should be fired.

Here, on health care, Obama again shines with specifics.

McCain just smirks, blinks, belligerently interrupts and reverts to boilerplate.

If you are willing to leave the country under the care of Sarah Palin, why not be willing to put Joe the Plumber in charge?

Give Joe the Plumber $5000 and he'll turn into Joe-Six Pack. How will McCain guarantee that the money is spent to buy a health care plan? Does everyone getting a tax refund use it to pay their bills? Or do they go out and blow it and have fun?

My thoughts exactly, Never Vote. Where is the guarantee that the money will be used for healthcare?

What are the CNN uncommitted voter trendlines doing? Any positive or negative spikes?

only "qualification tests" for McCains judicial appointments..

Anyone on here believe that I have some Lehman's stock for sale.

How do we know that Joe the Plumber isn't a 5 ft 2 in black man? Have you ever thought about that strangelove?

Does Joe the Plumber besmirch plumbers everywhere? Has Mrs. Joe the Plumber ever had an abortion? Joe's got a bunch of augering tools in his truck.

And he may have put in Sarah Palin's plumbing for free.

Your silence on Joe the Plumber is deafening, sir!

"Failed abortion bill"

So Venus in Scorpio....

AMA was against that bill in Ill that BHO voted to withhold support for a surving fetus...
That is Biggest Lie of the Evening and BHO is
doing great on calling out this lie.
Go Barack.

And your point is?? Strange??
Are you comparing LBJ to Sarah Palin??

Did anyone ask whether Joe The Plumber is gay?

McCain's smirk looks like a baby's "smile" when it's has gas.

And could you provide us strangelove, with the exact number of fetuses that survived abortions in the US last year?

I'm guessing I got more va-jayjays in my pants at this moment. It's a smokescreen that is so rare no one can testify to it happening once. Let's go back to McCain taxing your insurance benefits.....

SAVE JOE THE SHORT GAY PLUMBER!

oops--"it has gas"

uncommitted voters in Ohio are not too happy with McShame

What if Joe is really Jose?

McNasty's pouch grows every time he lies

i'm so glad our country and world don't have any serious problems to deal with. /s

I thought Palin's kid had Down's Syndrome...now he's got autism?

We've got to get them born so we will have personnel for our 100 years of war.

DBI

if you feed the monkeys the zoo gets noisy

recall how nice it was here last debate?

I don't believe I am in a History lecture "Professor Strange"...Lyndon Johnson was head and shoulders more qualified to be Vp and President.
Sure he will forever be tied to the Viet Nam War, but ya know he was also responsible for Civil Rights legislation, one of the better things to happen in our country in the 20th century

Now Track has autism?!?

whenever he says "MY FRIENDS" I know he's not talkin to me

Max, if you are lurking, Obama said that charter schools and voucher programs are very different.

Crap, he likes charter schools and performance pay!! What is your reaction to that?

McNutso didn't say "my friends" enough for me to get my usual buzz.

Oh lord let this be the end of the long line of McCains who have supped from the government tit since the Spanish American war.

Nice sidestep there strangelove....give me a number....

I hear Trig got one of the free contractor's daughters pregnant in the play pen....man...what's in the water up there in Alaska?

Is it possible we made it through an entire evening without hearing "maverick?"

"FAILED POLICIES for the past 8 years"

Way to go Barack! I counted 3 failed policies tonite

OMG! This is the BEST!

For the first time in American history a Black Presidential Candidate is better than the White Presidential Candidate!

Like Jesse Owens beating those mean old Nazis all those years ago in the Olympics!

Obama is far smarter, better informed, better spoken, intellectually sharper, more energetic, better prepared, a better communicator . . . than McCain.

Plus Obama's not on meds. He's not 72. He doesn't blink 300 times a minute. He doesn't have anything growing out of the left side of his face. He's not hitched to Sarah Palin or the Bush administration and Republican lobbyists.

And, of course, he's sexier (as my very very dear, very very old friend Barbara Walters acknowledged on the view).

Until now, I never quite grasped that that's what American Presidential Elections are all about: Schlong Size.

Blinky McCain keeps insisting he's a "tough" "maverick" like Todd Palin. Todd Fucking Palin? McCain uses all those "fight" "victory" warfare sports metaphors.

Obama doesn't bother with any of that.

Why?

Because, honey. This particular myth is true. Black men are better-hung that White males.

It's God's way of compensating for the racist bullshit they're slammed with all their lives.

And believe me: I'm no racist.

Merely observant.

Obama just won the election.

Barring Republican criminality.

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Thanks, Norma. You're the consumate hostess.

Thanks for letting me hang out, even if for the last few minutes.

Yep, DBI. Finished. Completed. Paid in full.

Norma,
Thanks once again sweetie,
give our warn regards to the
Macks

Kiss-Kiss all the time, You're oalways sunny lovely and our favorite!
Shine On

Thanks again Norma and the Macks.....see you again in 2012 if we still have a country. By then we won't have to type to blog....we'll just have to think hard and bear down with our well formed buttocks. If they don't kill Obama....we'll have our first black President.

And because he has the weight and history of the black race on his shoulders...he will not screw up the 300 years it took to get to this point by vacationing in Crawford for 600 days. Watch the fur fly when Barry gets in the door.

Just in the nick of time....I hope.

Norma, Thanks.

McCain won: He didn't have a stroke or a heart attack.