Bail Out, is that for everyone?

I guess I understand bailing out the banks. I mean if these institutions go down, that is a lot of jobs that will be lost, not too mention the FDIC doesn't have the funds to insure them all. So that would be a great deal of money lost by the consumers and the unemployment rate would continue to rise. So it does make sense. But here's what doesn't. Executives at failing companies walking away with millions of dollars in compensation. I was under the impression that if you fail, you don't get bonus money. You could argue that you should at least get severance pay, but 160 million? I am as capitalistic as the next guy but that seems a bit extreme (unless I am that executive, then I fully support the current system). It is a bit overwhelming to think about, as the cost is ultimately passed to the consumer (read you & me). Good to know my 28% is going to the right places.

On the bright side, I did get to miss the debate (instead of Friends, I watched 2 hours of 70's show reruns) and the Buckeyes won their Big Ten opener. Also USC lost, Georgia got killed and I still believe the SEC is a joke. They will get killed if the bowl games were up north.

I got this from a friend and I believe it to be entirely relevant:

In one episode of 'Cheers', Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy, Norm. I don't think I've ever heard the concept explained any better than this: 'Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the heard is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first .. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.'

Go Bucks

A weekend off?

Somehow I ended up ahead in regard to studying, and now I get the weekend off. How great is that? Now I get to head to the Troyer's annual corn roast (always a great time), watch the Buckeyes and hang out in sweatpants all weekend. Well, let's face it, Sunday will be the day to work on my "honey-do" list. It is, at least, finally getting shorter. Who is enjoying the conventions (Republican/Democrat)? I have not watched much of either, I mean, who needs a week-long informercial from either party? It's going to get ugly in the upcoming months, and my goal is to avoid discussing politics/religion/weight-loss with friends and family. It always ends up as a fight, or them giving me lame diet tips (I need my carbs, people!).
So, does anyone need a place to live? I have a house for sale (big house), or rent on the east of Columbus. Let me know.

Have a good one, and go Bucks.