Best advice I can give, don't vote.

That's right, I said don't vote. You and I both know that those voting machines are not hooked up to anything. They (the big bad government) are just messing with us. Maybe they decided we could not handle (or just did not want) the responsibility. Most people don't vote anyway. I would like to think that American Idol and Dancing with the Stars are proof that we want the privilege back. We just want to be able to text our vote in (limit 10 votes per phone, standard text message rates apply). Or maybe our next Presidential election could be like Survivor. 10 candidates have to survive on a Middle Class income, work at an actual job and vote each other off after various challenges including juggling children, work and relationships (not really throwing children in the air, but balancing the actual responsibility without a maid and a nanny). Oh, and they all have to drive minivans during the challenge. I know I would enjoy that more than the current process... and remember, don't vote because it doesn't matter.

4th of July

Happy 4th of July!!! Sometimes I wonder if there are more Americans out there bashing our country than there are honoring it. I know I will be respecting the flag today instead of burning it. I read the other day that more and more Americans are formally renouncing their citizenship. Maybe it's for tax reasons, but in any case, I think that is sad. Perhaps there is a misconception that there is a perfect country out there? I have yet to hear of one, and one would think that we are all too smart to fall for the "grass is greener on the other side" idea. I for one, and happy and proud to be an American and I applaud those that feel the same. For those of you that do not share these same feelings, please remember to thank a soldier for fighting to give you that right of dissension.

3 random thoughts (or maybe not so random since it is the 4th of July):

1. Three out of the first four Presidents died on the 4th of July.

2. Born on the 4th of July is one of the worst and most depressing movies I have ever seen. Cruise should stick to jumping on Oprah's couch.

3. Rush, congratulations on an enormous contract... I think he makes more than ARod.

I'm out like a fat kid in kickball.