There’s a one of a kind election recap at http://thisfuckingelection.com I literally laughed out loud at “God Daamn America”. It’s been a long road to Nov 4, and this site is a nice trip down memory lane.
Kanye has some nice election posters up over at his blog. From the “things are fine” ad campaign. Reminiscent of the 5 Friends youtubevideoset. NAHHTT. Maybe I’m a sucker for famous people not doing things they normally do. (See The Best Commercial Ever [Which as a side note, everyone I've told to watch it thinks it stupid. What the shit.])
Also, new poll up. Vote! Man I bet you’re sick of people telling you to vote.
The last poll results were as follows:
Question: What’s the biggest issue in this years presidental election? Economy: 7 Votes
Foreign Policy: 1 Vote
Healthcare: 2 Votes
War in Iraq: 1 Vote
Enviroment: 2 Votes
Energy: 3 Votes
Principles & Values: 1 Vote
The out and out winner was the economy. And even ol’ yeroc.org is a microcosm of the USA. Look at any poll where they ask this question, and I guarantee right now, the economy comes out on top. It also reveals a lot about how the votes for President are being cast. Senator Obama is benefiting greatly from the economy being front and center. If this election had been about Iraq, I guarantee Obama wouldn’t be poised for a landslide. (538.com is at this moment predicting an Obama win 350-189 [270 EV to win])
They’re all worthy things to vote on, but sometimes you have to put something aside for the greater good (your principles and values — maybe like the Rednecks for Obama?)
Las Vegas Sun: Aaron Fotheringham, 16, earned a Guinness World Record last weekend as the first person to land a backflip in a wheelchair. (Click the image to see the full photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie/Special to the Home News.) From the Las Vegas Sun:
To achieve the trick, Fotheringham, rolled down a skatepark ramp to generate enough speed. He then went up another ramp and landed his flip on flat ground.
He first completed the trick in 2006, and has dozens of videos of his backflips, but had yet to make it official…
Aaron Fotheringham, who suffers from spina bifida and has been in a wheelchair since he was 13, came up short in his quest to set a record for most consecutive backflips in 45 seconds. His unofficial record is six back flips in a row, however, he could not get consecutive flips Oct. 25.
“I’m a little bit disappointed I didn’t get the consecutive flips, but I guess I’m taking it for granted that I got in the book,” Fotheringham said.
Congratulations are in order to the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies. They’ve sure waited long enough for one. A lot of good stories on that team as well. Lidge, Hamels, Moyer. Couldn’t have gone to a better team. Well maybe the Braves. Kiddin!
Guns N’ Roses fans thirsting for the upcoming “Chinese Democracy” will have a sweet, fizzy treat to savor as they listen.
Dr Pepper is making good on a prior promise to provide every person in America a can of the soft drink if the album were to arrive in 2008, and yesterday (Oct. 22) revealed details of the plan.
“We never thought this day would come,” says Dr Pepper VP of marketing Tony Jacobs. “But now that it’s here all we can say is: The Dr Pepper’s on us.”
Interested fans are being asked to visit DrPepper.com on Nov. 23, the day “Chinese Democracy” is released in the U.S. exclusively via Best Buy. After registering online, fans will receive a coupon redeemable for a 20-oz. Dr Pepper wherever the drink is sold.
The twist: the coupon is only available for 24 hours and will expire on Feb. 28.
Killer. Way to go Dr Pepper for holding your end of the deal up.
I know this is as old as the internet by now, but it’s still amazing:
For anyone not familiar with the Palin shopping spree story:
The Republican National Committee has reportedly spent about $150,000 on Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s wardrobe since she was chosen as John McCain’s running mate less than two months ago.
Alaska is a state where women are more commonly seen in Mukluk boots and heavy furs than stilettos and expensive tailored suits, but thrust into the national spotlight Mrs Palin has adopted a new look.
A self-professed adorer of high heels, she has sported a number of new styles on the campaign trail.
It looks as though Mrs Palin’s “the heels are on, the gloves are off” comment was more firmly based in reality than was previously thought.
The general theme of the articles is that her claim to being just an ordinary hockey mom doesn’t fit well with buying $150,000 worth of clothes.
Say it ain’t so, Sarah!
EDIT: Here’s the amazing photoset where this Obama picture comes from.
The photographer writes:
Senator Obama was doing press interviews by telephone in a holding room between events. Sometime later as he was getting ready to begin his event, he asked me if I was photographing his shoes. When I said yes, he told me that he had already had them resoled once since he entered the race a year earlier. Providence, R.I., 3/1/2008.
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This guy must be late for work or something. I know if I hear my car making a funny noise or acting weird I kinda just “drive it off” too but, seriously. This guy is a little nuts.
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