Walker, Texas President

Ahh, Chuck Norris.  You brought us the supreme ridiculousity of Walker, Texas Ranger.  Now you've brought us this: an offer to run for President of Texas once it secedes from the union, which is apparently going to happen "sooner than we think."  I'm sorry, but did we think it was going to happen at all?  Was Texas seceding on the schedule somewhere?  And did Norris just call for the creation of "cells" around the country dedicated to breaking up the US?  

Maybe this is what this Russian dude keeps talking about when he says the US will break up in 2010.  Which would mean that Chuck Norris is in bed with the Russians.  Walker would be furious.  

WTF

I have no idea what this movie is, or is about. But I love the trailer. Also, if I went to India (which I hope to do one day), would I see a big stone arch that said "India" welcoming me? Because that would be awesome.

Giving a Man a Crumb

Ok ABC, here's the deal: Lost is over a month away from coming back. That's a long time from now. I've got two holidays, two plane flights, one wedding, one tequila party, and one sister coming home and then leaving to go back to Japan again before I get to see the first episode on January 21st. I mean, that's next freaking year, man! Think about it this way: Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President before Lost premieres. Anyway ABC, I really think you should knock off the teasing. It's really not very nice. Just let us try and forget all about it until after New Year's, then when we start getting psyched about it it won't be so far away. Thanks for listening.

TBA 2008

My lack of posting since the election has had a little to do with the fact that I'm working every day, but more to do with my decision to take all the footage I shot of TBA this year and cut it together into a short retrospective. I'd never done anything like this before, and it took me a little while to figure out what I was doing. Nevertheless, I'm pleased with the result. I've posted it here so you see for yourself the yahoos I play with. Carleton people will recognize Java Fortran, Dr. Evil, Pat Smith and myself (although I'm only in two scenes, since I was taping the rest of the time). Anyone who wants to watch this without straining their eyes can get in touch with me, and I'll see if I can get them the file on cd or dvd.

O Freaking Bama

I realized it about 30 minutes after Ohio was announced for Obama by CNN. At the time, I was arguing the merits of Obama v. McCain with a friend of my sister's, so I only took time to turn to the TV, yell YES! at the top of my lungs, and then go back to my point. A half hour later, I realized that Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania had all been called for Obama, and he was sitting at 207 electoral votes before CA, OR, WA and HI were counted. When I took the time to add them up (no small feat considering the booze I had consumed), I realized that, barring the most insane of miracles, Obama had just become the President-Elect.

Holy S#*t.

I can't believe it. In 2004 I wanted to be able to vote for this man, and the fact that he's actually going to be the next President blows my mind. The fact that his grandmother died a day before being able to see this must tear at his heart.

I can't remember exactly what the line from his speech was, but I believe it was something along the lines of "a new day has dawned in American leadership." For America, and for the world, I have hope that Obama will deliver on his promise. Today, America decided to act on that hope. Go Obama.

Holy Crap

He's going to f#$*ing win.

My prediction

Let there be gloating or mocking.

Obama by 10 points nationally, 350+ in the electoral college.
Franken wins the MN senate seat by 2 points. The Dems get 58 seats, enabling them to burn Joe Lieberman, and not in effigy.

Man, I hope I'm right.