Election!

Ah, politics. It's so nice when things change, and we see the voice of the voters expressed so clearly.

I do have to say that, like many, I thought that the House would go Democrat this election. I thought there was a strong chance of the Senate going Democrat also, but was less willing to put myself out there with that possibility. Turns out I was right.

And, the country got a boost when Rumsfeld was resigned the day after the election. Now, what do you all think out there? Do you think that if Rumsfeld had left, lets say, a week before the election, it would have helped the Republicans at all? Personally, I think it would have, although there would have been talk of it being a political move. Which, of course, it would be.

I must imagine that there are some Republicans out there who are annoyed at the timing of the Rumsfeld decision, thinking that, like I say above, Rumsfeld departure could have been better timed for their electoral benefit.

Now, if the Republicans had held onto both houses of Congress, would Rumsfeld have been kept on?

While I'm happy that the Democrats now have Congress, I'm not expecting us to be out of Iraq tomorrow. What I do expect is that perhaps a bright light can be turned on the events of the past 4-6 years, so that we can begin to learn the truth about the Iraq debacle, and other various and sundry issues. I think we're in for some interesting times.

NP: Jon Anderson - Cafe

Beta!

A quick note to say that I've switched over to Blogger Beta. Don't know if it makes any real difference, but figured I'd say something about it.

That's why I didn't write last night, this was taking all evening to update to Beta. I will write more political stuff tonight...

Cheers!

Mike

Election!

I'd love to hear Anderson Cooper on CNN ask Bill Bennett, "So, if you were a betting man, where would you place the final results tonight?"

It may be in poor taste, but I'd laugh.

I voted early today, with some of the new electronic machines here in NJ. I've never been disenfranchised so efficiently!

Actually, I thought the machine seemed pretty efficient. We still need some sort of paper receipt, which I always thought the old machines should have given also.

Looking pretty good for Democrats now. Lets hope the night continues in this way.

NP: CNN Election coverage

Belt!

I managed one more belt hole in my belt this morning, going the thinner way. So, I guess that's good. There's less of me to go around now.

I need to take more photos to put up on here. I've been a little remiss in doing that recently.

NP: Steve Hackett - Little Cloud (26 Jan 2002)

Sweat!

Just got done exercising a few minutes ago. I've been holding steady at doing about 20 minutes on the elliptical machine each night. Sooner or later, I'll up it to half an hour, and that will be as high as it goes. I've mentioned on here before, I'm not really willing to give up more of my life than that to exercise. 30 minutes is enough to keep me active, get the heart rate up a bit, and sweat off a bit of the poundage.

Although, I have to say, just cutting down on the food intake, I've already lost at least 10 pounds. At Dartmouth, it was very easy to get some ice cream at lunch, and eat other extra stuff. I'm finding here at Saint Peter's, even though the cafeteria is all you can eat, that I'm eating less in general. If that can continue, then maybe I'll even drop into the 175 lbs. area I've been out of since about 1996. I don't think I'll ever get down to my high school weight of 140-145, but I have no real urge to get that light again.

I suppose it's time to start thinking about Christmas, people will start asking what I want. Honestly, there's not a lot of "stuff" out there that I'm looking to get. I enjoy books, music, and getting some DVD's, but I'm trying to cut down on all three, especially the DVD's.

Maybe a donation in my name to the Human Fund is in order...

Of course, I do have to also start thinking about what to get others in my life. It is fun to get people stuff, but it's hard, especially when you don't know what they're looking for, or what they have.

I actually have an idea for a friend's birthday, which I have to order soon... Ack, but I need that friend's new address! Maybe he'll get the hint by reading this blog, and send me his address.

Eh, probably not, I better e-mail him.

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday. Vote early, vote often!

NP: ProjeKct Two - Live Groove (1 June 1998)