Contra.









How quickly we forget! The GOP wants Obama to vocally and outwardly support the opposition in Iran, not taking into consideration the absolute distrust and hatred for the United States. What's happening is horrible, and I wish we could intervene, but ANY intervention by the US, perceived or not, could further elevate those feelings towards the US and actually strengthen support for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Our government, specifically Reagan, Bush and Rumsfeld supplied weapons and money to Iran's mortal enemy Iraq from 1980-1984. These weapons, conventional and chemical, killed countless Iranians (wiki HERE.) We then supplied certain Iranians with weapons in trade for hostages. Remember the CONTRA affair? More HERE.

RIP, Darrell "Shifty" Powers. They just don't make them like that anymore...

Hey kids, now enjoy a humorous explanation of traditional biblical marriage, and some new rules.

Brüno And Beer Wars.















My next two movie outings.

Bacon, Tequila, Mayer And A PSA.

It's going to be a good day!

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Bacon cupcakes? Mmmmm... BACON!

And, Kosher Tequila. Finally!

Makin' Music with John Mayer from John Mayer

Best Email Ever.

Received yesterday, allegedly from my coffee cup. Names have been changed, and response has not yet been crafted.


Dear Andy,

I'm not sure if you've noticed yet, but when you got out of the car on Saturday, you left me behind. Are you mad at me? Did you leave me behind on purpose? I'm so confused. I thought we had a good container-drinker relationship. I don't spill on you very often and I'm really good at keeping your coffee warm. If I'm too big, you should try just filling me half way. Then I function like a smaller cup and there's no need to throw me to the curb.

"F" and "B" found me, and they're treating me pretty well, but I would really like to come home. There's one catch though. They told me that the only way they will let me leave is if you bring "Item X". They said if you don't, I might have an accident. I'm only a cup so I'm not really sure what that means...but there was a brown monster licking his lips behind them when they said it.

Could you please call "B" and negotiate my safe return? I promise I'll do an even better job of keeping your coffee warm. And, if you want, I'll even hold your tea.

Ok, well, they're telling me my time is up. I have to go back to the cup holder now. I sure hope you come and get me soon. I miss you.


And now, two months later (with no captions yet) some more Ecuador pics HERE. All work and no blog makes Andy.... well.... busy...

Today.

Today is a new day. Today is a day of a new optimism. Today is a day of looking forward. It will take time, but better days are ahead. I met people from all over the world over the last few weeks in Ecuador, and it was inspiring to hear the collective relief and hope for our country and the world. After all the parties and ceremony today, it's time to get to work. All of us.

Stay involved!


I'll post all of the Ecuador pics soon, but here's a few of my favorites.

200.

How fitting for my 200th post. Pretty much all I have to say about this election... from the past two years. There will be a quiz at the end! Click the keywords.

Obama

Vote.

Game on.



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Two Candidates Walk Into A Bar.

Two weeks left before the election, and it's too close to call. There are already reports of voter fraud in WV, and knowing the GOP, anything is still possible. I'm feeling optomistic, but this campaign has been embarrasing. McCain's "win at all costs" strategy of changing his stance on EVERYTHING... even employing the people that smearted him out of a victory in 2000 is shameful. HOPEFULLY, some voters in Wal-Mart states will see through that.

HERE are all of the Obama posts I have done (in case you've missed any!) including my initial endorsement from February 12, 2007.



Steven Weber, as usual, kills it. "Two candidates walk into a bar." Great insight into the campaign.

Colin Powell (respected general and Republican that served under both Bushes) endorses Obama. There were rumblings about this last week, but now it's official.

Make-believe Maverick. Great RS article on the truth about McCain's past. Read it and decide for yourself. Country first? Riiiiight... Read it now. Do it. Really.

Olberman on McCain/Palin rallies.


Terry Tate and Sarah Palin : Reading Is Fundamental!








A loo with a VIEW. More in the article. Awesome!

Quito Or Bust.

Yes, Quito Ecuador.

Click HERE first, and then read on. Do it. Trust me.

That song from Band Of Horses has been the soundtrack of my life for the past few weeks. I've posted a bunch of MUSIC before, but this single song has been on repeat for weeks!


Cayambe 18,996' (seen from Quito)












Cotopaxi 19,347'









Machu Picchu.









Life is very busy, but good. I'm back at work at an old job (from 5 years ago.) I start my Scuba certification next week. My OCD has been in overdrive planning for a trip to Peru and Ecuador in January to climb Cayambe (more wiki HERE), hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu and do some diving, PLUS we may try to squeeze in a climb of Cotopaxi if we have time.

I also sent in my application to be a canopy pilot on the PD Factory Team. You gotta be in it to win it, right?



Whiskey? IPA? Huckleberries? PERFECT!

So, here's the only political part... a little song about Sara Palin. Enjoy!

Not Watching.

I will NOT be watching the VP debate on Thursday. I'd rather eat a kitten. Biden has done 80+ local and national interviews as of late... and Palin? 3... All absolute trainwrecks. The more she talks, the more people may realize what a joke she is. We can only hope...

HERE.







And since she and McCain say they can fix healtcare, this ought to work just fine!

Today, Tomorrow, And...










I've been busy as hell back at work, but I'm looking forward to a busy and fun weekend.

Today: Happy Birthday to Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Paul VI, Winnie Mandela, Johnny Appleseed, TS Eliot, George Gershwin, Jack LaLanne, Olivia Newton John, Shannon Hoon, Linda Hamilton, Jillian Barberie, James Caviezel, Kaylynn, Serena Williams... and some other guy.

Tonight: It was supposed to be the presidential debate, but John McCain (coward) said he's suspending his campaign go to Washington to help fix the economy. Watch the video and tell me you're not fully relieved. Ahh...


Tomorrow: Our mini-non-Byron Boogie. (Skydiving, karaoke and cheap beer amongst friends. Perfect.)

Sunday: A quick trip to the Folsom Street Fair, then a "mild" pool party.


Bonus. Letterman on McCain: