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The Republicans are desperate because they are losing congressional seats. Local elections have been going in the Democrats favor. For example, State Representative Don Cazayoux defeated Woody Jenkins in Louisiana. Travis Childers beat out Republican candidate Greg Davis in Mississippi.
Even President Bush is desperate. He had the gall to compare Obama to Hitler on his recent trip to the Middle East. If Bush wants to compare someone to Hitler, why doesn't he look in the mirror? Wasn't he the one who used a fake excuse to invade Iraq? He did it for financial gain. The Middle East is rich with oil, and it benefitted Bush and his other oil buddies. Innocent men, women, and children died because of his greed. People lost their jobs, their homes, and many are going hungry because of Bush. Moreover, Bush has an extremely low approval rating, so I would keep my mouth shut if I were him.
Bush certainly is not helping McCain. The last time I checked, McCain was in the woods somewhere demonstrating how much he cares about the environment. Hmm…McCain seems desperate, doesn't he? He is obviously trying to distance himself from Bush.
Bush is almost out of office and yet he is instilling fear in people. His latest speech, while in the Middle East, only played on people's fears. I'm sick of the scared tactics that the Republicans are using. When I got off the train, at Penn Station, on Friday, there were cops with machine guns standing on the platform. The first thing that came to mind was Bush's trip abroad. Each time Bush talks about terrorism, the cops come out in droves. I'm so sick of it already. They are expecting people to live in fear for the rest of their lives.
Senator McCain was open to a Hamas government two years ago, but now he is singing a different tune. He is now accusing Obama of wanting to meet with Hamas when Obama has repeatedly said that he would not meet with Hamas. Isn't McCain a hypocrite? At least Obama is not willing to meet with Hamas. Two years ago, when Hamas won the Palestinian parliamentary election, McCain was asked if American diplomats should be working with the Palestinian government if Hamas was in charge. McCain said that Hamas was the government and that sooner or later America was going to have to deal with them.
Mike Huckabee tried to make a joke, but it was in poor taste. In the middle of his speech, while at the NRA, it sounded like a chair toppled over, and Mike Huckabee said that it was Barack Obama diving to the floor because someone had aimed a gun at him. That's another example of how desperate the Republicans have become. The topic was people having the right to bear arms, but Huckabee's poor taste in jokes had him clamoring to apologize to Barack Obama.
Will McCain try to go after the working class voters, the same voters Hillary Clinton targeted? The Republicans seem to go for the "the kitchen sink" type of politics. They would rather use negative attack ads against their opponents rather than focus on real issues.
It wasn't so long ago Hillary Clinton targeted the working class voters, whom she considered uneducated. Was she targeting them because she thought that they were ignorant and stupid? They were so gullible that they would believe every single thing that Hillary Clinton told them. She played the race card, and the people who had racism on their minds from the get go, used that as an excuse to vote for Hillary Clinton. They used the Rev Wright issue as an excuse to vote for Hillary Clinton. Well, if you read between the lines, most voters in West Virginia voted for Hillary Clinton because of race. The Clintons used the race card to evoke those dormant feelings in the voters. There was no surprise there.
What does Barack Obama has to do now? Michael Dukakis made an important point on CNN the other night. Obama needs to organize at the precinct level by sending people door to door with pamphlets that state what he is all about. I agree with Dukakis because If Obama does not does not take his advice; the Republicans will do it for him and in an extremely negative way. They will fill people's heads with nonsense, and they will target those "uneducated voters" who they think don't know any better. If I were those voters, I would be insulted, frankly.
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Nick: (Seeing that Max is waiting tables at the Brady Pub) Didn’t he used to own a garage or something?
Me: Yeah, but he invested a bunch of money in a bogus business and got taken.
Nick: So, he’s a waitress now?
Nick (during a commercial break): Does anyone ever have a dog on this show?
Me: No, I don’t think anyone would have time for a dog.
Nick: That Stefano (pronounced: ste –FAHH - no) guys does. He’s always home. I never see him outside of his house. Plus, he’s usually kinda cranky and could use some companionship.
Nick: That new John reminds me of Jim Carrey when he turn into Hank from “Me, Myself, and Irene” (warning, there is some adult language in the link, but the comparison is unmistakable!).
Nick: (watching Marlena confront Nicole about the date with John): ohhh….she’s not a good actress is she?
Me: No, actually she's supposed to sound that ditzy. Her character is kinda a gold digger.
Nick's Favorite line:
Not too surprising, Nick found John to be the most enjoyable character. Nick's favorite line was when John told Nicole, “That would be like trying to convince me that you’re a virgin."
Cheers,
Laurisa
As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you. We hope you'll do the same with us! We appreciate all the feedback that we can get!
It's a freaking crying shame. Five years ago, it cost me $750 to fill up my 275 gallon oil tank. Today, it cost me over $1,300.00. I don't wait for the tank to go on empty. I normally fill it up when it's almost half empty. My house guzzles up tons of oil. I get oil delivered every month, and the bloody bill is $500. Can you sense my rage?
As a matter of fact, everything went up in price. You can’t buy anything decent at the supermarket for $20 anymore. For the bare necessities, you find yourselg shelling out $50-$100. I'm so freaking sick and tired of the bloody war in Iraq. For all the McCain supporters, I ask you this: "Is he capable of handling the country on a whole, other than going to war?" Will we face more lost jobs, foreclosures, and the like? Will we face yet another war?
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Sami and Lucas- I'm not Lucas's biggest fan, but I do have to say that no one flatters Sami like Lucas does. A few weeks ago he told her that if he were to make her a DVD he would say, "Good morning" "You look beautiful today" and "I love you". I shed a little tear for Sami. She may have chased after her fair share of men, but Lucas is her grand prize. When this couple is good, they are great. Unfortunately, those moments are too far between. Couple grade= C
Sami and EJ- Of course there is the white hot chemistry between the two actors; the juicy background story between the two characters who have done so much to please their families; and an adorable son. But, as long as the writers refuse to deal with the rape, these two can't become a legitimate "supercouple" It's a shame too because these two actors are mesmerizing when they are on screen together, even if they are just reading the phone book. Couple grade= B
Marlena and John- Not only are they both alive but, new John's "devil may care attitude" makes me stand up and cheer for this couple. Not only is John great comic relief, but Marlena is forced to step up and become a strong woman to deal with smarmy John. Together, they make for great TV even if it isn't the TV we're used to see from these two. Couple grade= A-
Belle and Shawn- These two will soon be leaving our fair Salem, but in the mean time, fans who cheered for Shelle have an excuse to party. The couple finally started their "happily ever after". If they do have to leave, I'm glad that Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison have done justice to the characters that Kirsten Storms and Jason Cook originated, taking them from eager teens into matured adults. Couple grade= B
Steve and Kayla- Who doesn't love Patch and Sweetness? You have to appreciate a woman who wouldn't give up on her husband even after he's presumed dead...for over a decade. The couple's balance between stoicisms and compassion is what makes them great. My only complaint is that they can get a little boring when they are not presented with a juicy story line. Unlike Sami and EJ, I couldn't watch these two read a phone book. Couple Grade= A-
Chelsea and Nick- These two definitely got it right. Neither of them need to change at all to make them a great couple. Their problems come into play when Nick tries to act self righteous or Chelsea tries to act like she doesn't need Nick. All it all, these two are a good young love story. Time will tell if they can keep it together. Couple Grade= B+
Max and Stephanie- It should be noted that I am including them in the list as a couple- a big step for me. Yes, they are related. And, viewers do not want to forget that. But, Darin and Shelley look great and act great together. At this point, it's going to take a great (and I mean super-above-all-others-love-fest-for-the-ages) story line to get these two into supercouple status- especially when most viewers can list a plethora of other pairs for each party. Update: I found a picture of them together. Couple Grade= C-
Bo and Hope- They were my pick for favorite couple of 2007 and they still remain my favorite couple today. One of the main reasons is that I like both characters individually. They can go out, separate from each other, and hold their own story line without having to be around the other all the time. Isn't that what makes a successful relationship in real life? Couple Grade= A+
Tony and Anna- I adore this couple. They manage to mingle upper crust sophistication with downright slapstick comedy. They get left over story lines, side bar lines, and minor roles- yet these two still keep me entertained every time they are on screen. Couple Grade= A+
Philip and Chloe (Version 2.0)- I like the second reincarnation much better that the trial run. Phillip is older and grown into his delicious Kiriakis genes. Chloe is getting better. Problem is, she's still married and still kinda boring. If this couple is going to make if off the ground, Chloe needs to change her marital status and get a little more "punch" in her step. Couple Grade= C
As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you. We hope you'll do the same with us! We appreciate all the feedback that we can get!
Cheers!
Laurisa
The way Todd talked to Langston was mortifying. Calling her "Little Orphan Annie" and saying that she was jealous of Starr because Starr has parents and hers are dead was downright cruel. A runner-up award goes to Dorian for giving it right back to Todd. I wish she had kicked him out of her house right there, but she does have to think of Blair and the kids.
Another runner-up award to John McBain for going to Cole's defense. Why is no one arresting Todd for assaulting Cole (not to mention Markko)? As Nora pointed out, Starr is at the age of consent in Pennsylvania, so Cole can't be arrested. Yes, John is a cop and shouldn't have decked Todd, but he's honoring Marty's memory by protecting her son and you've gotta love him for that. I think John has to be one of the sexiest guys on daytime.
Hats off to Blair this week, who captures my first award as "Llanview Resident of the Week".
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