I Wish I Was Kidding: Anti-Obama Shirt Sales UP After Election

Well, first gun sales went up after Obama, and now my "False Messiah" shirts are doing better NOW than during the election!

Here's a disclaimer: I actually voted for Obama!

Since he won the election, I've sold 6 shirts, 2 of them within the first 24 hours of his win.

It's interesting to see the reaction to the win across the board; some places are like this:



Other places are like this:



In other words, mixed.

Myself? Well, let me at least try to explain myself, my position, and my upcoming actions:

I voted for Obama for one simple reason: If I had to choose between Obama, McCain, Nader, Bob Barr, and the crazy bitch who ran for the Green Party... I'm stuck with Obama. Why? Because McCain has Sarah Palin, Nader wound up calling Obama an "Uncle Tom", Bob Barr helped to Impeach Clinton but not Bush, and the Green Party Nominee is A CRAZY BITCH! Also, Obama's tax cuts and overall plans are actually OK save a few things I don't feel like explaining right now.

But, despite that, I'm still going to be critize him whenever I can. Why? Because you have to! The time to ask questions is when NO ONE is asking questions, and right now all dissenters are being labeled as "right-wing", "conservative", and, yes, "unpatriotic". The same harsh criticism that was used to label people who critized Bush is now being done when you critize Obama, and frankly, I will not let that stand!

In fact, it's gotten so bad that my "False Messiah" piece is now rated "Mature" on DeviantArt because of the criticism!

So, well... you know, look for some more pieces soon. It should be interesting.

We Need Another FDR!

If FDR was alive today, I'm sure he'd be glad to run for a 4th term, and if his mental state held up well, I'd sure as hell vote for him!

Franklin Delanore Roosevelt did something that needed to be done; Get America Smart!

This is a gross oversimplification, but FDR created "The New Deal", an agreement that stated that the government needed to help the citizens of this Republic when they needed it, and cut back spending as well. His plans helped America get out of the Great Depression and made us, by the 1950's, an economic powerhouse.

Right now, we need him.

I don't want to hear another politican talk about Tax Cuts. Fuck it. I don't need them anymore. A tax cut would kick ass, but right now, we're fucked. We are so fiscally fucked this isn't an economy, it's sodmoy on a daily basis! This is, without a doubt, the WORST economic situation since The Great Depression and we're looking at the possibility of a sequal right now dead in the face.

In fact, shut about which politican said what. Right now, let's look at the RAW FACTS:

John McCain has suspended his campaign to go back to Washington to deal with this crap.

Barack Obama has said he wants to continue with the debate Friday.

You know what sucks? The first thing we all think is one of the two; McCain is actually putting his money where his mouth is, or that the fact that he said he's not good at the economy is REALLY bitting him in the ass. Frankly, I think it's both. I think McCain just saw that this economic disaster is worst than he imagined. I think Obama is seazing the moment to boost himself up and, in turn, make McCain look bad.

Me? I don't fucking care!

I don't care WHO says it, but the first person to say, "Look, I know I said I wanted to cut taxes. But because our economy needs all the help it can get and we have to help so many folks, we can't do it. Sorry, folks, no tax cuts." First person to say it get's my vote, PERIOD! It shows one simple thing; they understand that you can't cut back spending anymore and you can't get something from nothing. 

Extra credit? "Not only am I NOT going to cut your taxes, but I am creating an incentive to have the U.S. People buy Bonds. This helps them, their neighbors, etc... then, down the line, they get the money back with interest!" I love universal health care, America needs something close to it, but right now... We can't afford it. Say that, you got my vote.

The first one of these two to say that, to say "I know I promised you the stars and the moon, but right now, we need to get back on our feet first. When we do that, I'll give it to you. But right now, we've got to handle this. If you vote for me, I'll do just that."

Obama, McCain... I honestly hope one of you just say this. We need another FDR.

Sarah Palin: Vice President I'd Like To Fuck

And how!

At any rate, make sure you check out my new products! I've got Sarah Palin, Republican Vice President Nominee, MILF, Governor of Alaska, and now, VPILF!

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8/8/08 - One of the Most Unlucky Days Ever

Got some personally bad and terrible news, but at the same time, it's manageable. I won't bore you about it... at least not yet.

Too late in the day for me to wax poetic about everything, but the three most important things are this:

• 1. Russia attacked Georgia, basically starting a war.
• 2. John Edwards admitted he cheated on his wife after she was diagnosed with Cancer.
• 3. China started the Olympic Games, despite countless human and civil rights violations.

It's been said, namely in China, that the number 8 is a incredibly lucky number. I'm sure a lot of people are going to disagree after today.

Paris Hilton Solves the Energy Crisis.... No, Really.

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

..... I was nothing short of amazed when I heard her solution.

The fact is, she's right. She's 100% right! The perfect compromise would be to allow for some offshore drilling while allowing for tax incentives for alternative fuels sources. That way, we're doing something both short term AND long term.

Obama, McCain; Take you head out your asses and DO IT! DO IT NOW!!!!!

From Hopefull to Hopeless: The 2008 Presidential Election

Ron Paul VS. Mike Gravel.

In an ideal world, these would be our choices for President. Both of these men are incredibly well qualified, extremely intelligent, have reached across the aisle to get things done, and offer the most progressive policies of their respective parties. In an ideal world, both of these men would be front runners and we would smile and go, "Yes, America is going to be great again! There is hope!"

Instead... we have 4 front runners for 2 parties that no one actually likes.

DEMOCRATS:
Right now, we're down to 3 candidates: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Mike Gravel.

Obama leads in delegets and is racking up endorsements like crazy. Isn't it simply ironic that the same man what touts himself as a "Washington Outsider" is getting so many endorsements from the Washington Establishment? The man is horribly inexperienced and not ready for a job such as President, especially in the shape this nation is in. Give him another 4 years. "What, your crazy! Experience doesn't matter!" Guess what; I heard all of these same arguments when I was running for mayor of Philadelphia and there is one MAJOR difference between the two: Mayor of Philadelphia isn't even close to being President of the USA, and it sure is a hell of a lot smaller. When it comes to being President, Yes, experience matters.

Hillary Clinton is a divider. She is the type of person you either love or hate, and I can't explain why, but I just don't like her. It's amazing that I was ready to root for her, just as it seems South Park and especially The Simpsons both have. She wants some type of universal health care, but she voted for the war in Iraq and took forever to apologize for it. She's lied more than Obama, and really.... just WHY?

You know what, this cartoon says it better than me:

Republicans:

John McCain is a sell-out. Until 2006, yes, I would have voted for him. I think that a vast majority of people in this country were ready to since, even though he was a Republican, a lot of Democrats saw him as a candidate that really did care about making peace with both sides of the aisle and that he had sound ideas and policies. Now, we have an old man who couldn't give an inspiring speech if he had to, putting me to sleep as he talks and now wants us to stay in Iraq for 100 years.

Mitt Romney... he is the mortal form of every evil, corrupt, disgusting politician you've ever seen run for President in a movie. Did you ever see Dan Akroyd in "My Fellow Americans"? Or how about that annoying woman who ran for Governor of Washington in "Black Sheep"? In essence, these are the people running for office, but Mitt... no.

And that's just the front runners! Four people I wouldn't want to vote for, and I am SICK of it! I know a lot of people on BOTH parties, Democrats and Republicans, are in the same boat. I could go on and on about each of these candidates, but I won't. It's too much of a waste to try and tell people why these people stink and I'd rather just show you who you SHOULD be voting for.

MIKE GRAVEL - D

• Wants to end the war in Iraq.
• Favors impeaching Bush NOW
  
• Wants Universal Health Care
• Wants to end the war on Drugs
• Opposes war on Iran
• Pro-Choice
• Wants Net Neutrality
• Against Torture

READ MORE ABOUT HIM AT GRAVEL2008.US


RON PAUL - R

• NEVER Voted for a Tax Increase
• Has stated the 9/11 Attacks were because we had bases on Muslim Holy Land
• End the war in Iraq
• Strict Constitutionalist
  
• Believes in Privacy
• Believe in Diplomacy
  
• Wants to abolish the IRS
• Anti-Racism
• End the Drug War

To Learn more about Ron Paul, for to RonPaul2008.com.

So, please, VOTE FOR THESE GUYS! Otherwise, we're stuck with 4 people who shouldn't be president.

How Will Ron Paul Win?

Second Place.

Ron Paul supporters far and wide kept an eye on Nevada this past Saturday as we watched the returns start to come in. The only Republican to purchase TV ad's, the only Republican to actively work his butt off and win the state, the only man who had a real concrete plan on making sure America became strong again... Ron Paul came in second. A distant, but strong, second, to a Mormon in a Mormon state with 14% of the vote, to Mitt Romney with 51%.

Disappointing? Not at all! It's about 2 weeks before Super Tuesday, when a good estimate of 25 - 45% of all likely voters in the country would have made up their minds on who they would want to be their nominees. To this point, Ron Paul has not won a single state. Although, neither have Fred Thompson and always-last Rudy Giuliani.

No, in fact, the only people who have won states have been a businessman (Mitt Romney), a liberal-Republican turned Neo-Con (John McCain), and a psychopath (Mike Huckabee). And, admittedly, they all make good points at times about the economy and quality of life. They just plain suck when it comes to solutions. So, now that Florida is racing ever so closer, about a week from now, does Ron Paul stand a chance?

Now, mind you, I am a STRONG Ron Paul supporter. I have him in my top friends on MySpace, I have his yard sign on my yard and his button on my backpack, and Ive done 3 pro-bono designs to support him (albeit on merchandise I'm selling myself). So it is with a love and respect for the only person on earth who has made me swoon over an economic policy and ending needless wars (I feel faint), or the only man period who has. Damn, man crush... I've got one. But I still love women, don't get me wrong. That said, Ron Paul can still win this election.

Obama. Now, now, stop the boos for a second and hear me out. Ron Paul and Obama have 1 thing in common; they both have a large youth movement following that has translated into internet success. The problem is that Obama's supporters, while not even close to being as passionate, smart, or clever as Ron Paul supporters (who have basically turned this campaign into their own), Obama supporters are doing the main thing that counts; They are out there VOTING IN BIG NUMBERS. If Ron Paul wants to win, he has to win one state by Super Tuesday. Period.

I don't want to make it so do-or-die, but lets face a sad fact; the media sucks. They aren't respecting Ron Paul or his campaign, and if you hear anything about him coming in second in Nevada, your lucky. You would think that coming in second for any candidate would be worth noting, good, bad, or otherwise. Ron Paul winning Florida means one thing; He has what it takes. Nevada should have been just that; a shot in the arm for the Ron Paul campaign and a way to show that, yes, he CAN win a state. Instead, it may not show he won a state, but it shows that he has a LOT of pull! Right now, he needs to start advertising like crazy in Florida. Bus ads, TV ads, radio ads, skyscraper wraps, billboards, hell, tattoo the Ron Paul Revolution logo on people's heads if you have too, RON PAUL MUST WIN!

The question is how?

The grassroots efforts have been great, but it isn't translating into votes. Democrats aren't being converted in time and Republicans aren't being told that, yes, a REAL Republican is running who wants to save money and, more importantly, the USA, for President who can win! Instead, a malaise is falling over that we are going to have to pick from 6 people who don't know jack (3 dems, 3 reps) and just want to bend America over and, as George Carlin put it, "provide customer service"!

It boils down to Ron Paul and the revolution to admit that, yes, in this case, the revolution MUST be televised. Otherwise, who's going to believe it happened?

Why The 2008 Presidential Race is the Best in Years!

Back in January of 2007, I commonly said the same thing over and over again; I'm already sick and tired of the 2008 Presidential Election. And frankly, who could blame me? For a country that basically brought Democracy back, we sure haven't come close to acting like it. We have one of the longest election processes in the world, and really, the talk about the 2008 race started two days before the 2004 race was over, with reports then that Clinton and Junior-Senator Obama would run for 2008.

So it is nothing short of amazing that 2008 has proven to be a banner-year for our lovely Republic!

Let's focus on the Media. Anyone who knows me knows this; I don't think the media sets up people to win and manipulates elections, I KNOW they do. And, more than ever, they have made it operant than ever this year. Despite nearly inaugurating Hillary Clinton before even the first vote or caucus was held, it seemed that they decided, not us, the voters, that Clinton was our new President. Then... Obama won. So what happened? What else! With less than 1/2 of 1% of Americans voted, 3 people dropped out of the race and Obama was declared the Democratic Front Runner.

On the Republican side, Huckabee, the man considered a joke and who could never win... did just that, beating out all the other front-runners. Instead of him being crowned Front Runner, the race was, and still is... "wide open."

New Hampshire, despite a media push for Obama, the voters of the state that will not be told how to vote (Because they are way too smart for that crap!) instead voted for Hillary Clinton. And the media, despite being proven wrong and idiotic for picking a front runner... continued to do the same exact damn thing for the rest of this election! And with less than 1/2 of 1% of Americans voting, another person or two dropped out.

Republican-wise, John McCain won and still no front runner. The odd thing getting lost in all of this, since the race was now being called "A delegate count" which, in essence, it ALWAYS is, Mitt Romney had been in the lead all along. Some states simply hand out delegates in back rooms like cash, something that... well, it isn't reported.

Nevada and South Carolina was yesterday, and in the dust that is settling, Hillary Clinton has now won 2 states, McCain has 2 states, and Mitt Romney won Nevada with 51% thanks to a large Mormon population. Ron Paul, my favorite and the only man who can save America, came in 2nd in Nevada with 14%. A notable accomplishment since... well, he came in SECOND. Hell, even Dennis Kuchinich lost to "UNCOMMITTED" in ever election and caucus!

In all of this, we are seeing INCREASED voter turnout in every state on almost both sides. Democrats are coming out in droves and, yes, the youth are voting!

Right now, Obama leads the Democrats at 38 Delegates, Clinton with 36, John Edwards at 18.

Mitt Romney leads the Republicans with a whopping 66 Delegates, John McCain at 38, Mike Huckabee with 26, and Ron Paul with 6.

My Feelings on the New Hampshire Primary

Once again, a cartoonist sums up my idea nicely. Tony Auth of The Philadelphia Inquirer did this cartoon.

Going into Tuesday, I was afraid for Democracy. I was afraid that we had lost our way. Instead of having a primary process to weed out the weak and protect the strongest candidates, we instead simply publicized that the candidate that would be picked was, instead, just who the media wanted to win. After the Iowa Caucus, it seemed that was exactly what was going to happen.

In this case, the "Golden Boy" was Barack Obama, the 2-year-old Senator from Illinois. Ever since his upset of then-media darling Hillary Clinton, who was all but officially dubbed "President" at this point, the media were on him like flies on honey, calling his campaign "a message of hope and change" that was nearly "derailed by Clinton and Huckabee". That is actually a quote from Reuters. You can see it here. And people laugh when I tell them the media is biased.

So after preliminary polling showed Obama with a 10 - 15% lead (which, they later admitted, they didn't do enough of and too fast to get a story) was terribly, terribly, TERRIBLY wrong and Hilary Clinton was the winner, the media began it's spin once more and decided that the people of New Hampshire were, in fact, lying racists. The reality, though, is that they're not. Instead, you have an electorate that either said, "No, your not going to tell me who to vote for, I'm an adult who can make up my own god-damn mind!", or they enjoyed The Simpsons Sunday and decided that, yes, they were going to screw around with the overall media and instead pick someone else and keep this interesting. Or, even better, they just liked their candidate

The other news is that John McCain won New Hampshire. It's amazing, considering the fact that he was all but dead in June of 2007 and next to no one had any faith left in him. The fact that he has pretty much sided with Bush in terms of the war, and the "surge" working, helped him gain in the polls. It's interesting to note that most Independent Voters actually did vote for John McCain as well.

Mitt Romney finsihed Second, but despite that, he is still in First Place in the Republican ticket with the most votes and delegates. Not being reported, but I don't know why. It's interesting because now the media is trying to get him to drop out if he doesn't win in the next battleground, Michigan.

On that same note, Senator Obama is currently beating Clinton in terms of delegates and votes. He will not be in the ballot in Michigan, along with John Edwards, so it should be an easy win for Hillary and she will be in the lead again. My question: How will this effect Dennis Kuchinich, and could he, the lone GOOD Democrat, pull off a major upset and, if not win, get more than enough to come in a MASSIVE second?

Ron Paul finished in 5th again, narrowly losing to Rudy Guliani. Disappointing to some, but not Ron Paul! Ron has been spending his money wisely and is doing everything he can to make a MASSIVE showing on Super Tuesday, when Ron Paul strongholds such as California and New York vote. This could make it interesting! GO, RON PAUL, GO!