Is McCain Still Running? I Hardly Ever See Coverage Of Him

He's Sleepy....

The Reason They Met In Unity, NH Is Because There Isn't A "Dysfunctional" NH

Heard That Line On Fox News This Morning...

Possibly The Best Idea Ever For TV?

Nice Kid - Really Dumb Move

You grow up in Florida and decide to swim in a canal where you know there are alligators....in the middle of the night? Dude...

Question: Why Is Obama Supposedly Helping A Multi-Millionaire Family Pay Off Debts?

Maybe it's because he's such a nice guy, but I don't think so. Obama on Tuesday asked his finance team to help Clinton pay back at least $10 million from her failed presidential campaign, setting the stage for joint appearances by the two former rivals later in the week. The former first lady reported a $22.5 million debt at the end of May, more than half of which was a personal loan to her presidential campaign.
I think the answer to my own question is that Obama is using his supporters $$, not his $$, to buy the votes of people he thinks love Hillary so much that there's a good chance he might not get their votes unless he (although it's not really his $$) helps a multi-millionaire family pay off debts that they could pay off themselves. Do we really think the Clintons are struggling because of Hillary's debts from a stupid campaign? Bill makes approximately $200,000 PER SPEECH At that rate, if Bill would get to work, he would only need to make 112.5 speeches to pay off their debt. He could have it paid off in less than a year. But isn't it easier to find someone else to bail you out? Ask the people who are begging the federal government to pay off their stupid real estate moves with our tax dollars.

IT'S OUR FAULT

Save Trees! Stop Printing Newspapers!

I Needed A Fix -Music City Bowl 2007 - KY 35 - FL State 28

Next Opponent - Louisville - August 31st

I No Longer Like # 85

Headline You Won't See - "FEMA Doing Heck Of A Job"

Homeowners, politicians and community leaders in the flood-stricken Midwest say that so far, the agency is doing a HECK OF A JOB.

Deal Or No Deal?

Chrysler came up with its own plan to bring back $2.99 gas, which it hopes will spur lagging sales.
Chrysler announced a month-long "Let's Refuel America" program that will give buyers of most of its vehicles a card good for purchases of gasoline or diesel fuel that locks in the price at $2.99 a gallon for three years-12,000 miles per year. Best I can figure, I might save $900 a year in fuel (using $4.50 per gallon) which equals approximately $2700 over the course of the 3-year offer. Haven't they been giving cash back rebates for about the same amount prior to this gas crisis? A sucker's born every minute right? We never buy new anyway so it doesn't apply to us.

Why Aren't The Oil Companies Drilling On Land Where They Already Hold Leases?

This is the question the Democrats who oppose off shore and Alaska drilling keep throwing back in the faces of those who are saying it's time to release the restrictions and start drilling.
One of the problems is that the oil companies have to pay heavy drilling fees to state and/or federal government for any oil that is drilled in the US. They don't have to pay those fees for oil that is imported from other companies. This makes it cheaper to buy the oil and import it rather than to drill for it here. Boy is that stupid!
But the other issue is that the land granted to them is under a lease that expires in the near future. Until recently, this drilling was not necessary because oil was less than $40 a barrell. Now that it is over $200 a barrel, they do need to drill, but the lease on that land is expiring soon. So the oil companies are not developing the land in fear that it may be illegal to drill there once the lease expires. In the meantime we'll continue to be dependent and held hostage by the Middle East countries. So go ahead and extend the leases! While everyone is pointing fingers at each other, prices continue to creep up. I think the US should start tapping into the the oil in Iraq and call it payback.

How Much Would It Cost B.O.?

Everybody Loves A Parade (Most of the time)

Gay Pride banners went up on Lexington's Main Street for the first time Friday, a prelude to downtown's first public celebration of Lexington's gay community. Is it really necessary to throw a parade to tout your sexuality? Doesn't that tend to hurt your cause? I'm sure the streets will be lined with adoring kids for this one.

Cicadas Are Packing Their Bags

“The end is beginning,” says University of Kentucky entomologist Lee Townsend, adding that "in some places, it’s possible to hear birds singing again because the numbers of screeching insects are diminishing."
I personally think they sound like miniature weed-eaters. These once-every-17-year visitors that have inflicted themselves on Kentucky and parts of a dozen other states will be leaving soon. This will make Gracie sad. I bet she has eaten a bucket full. It's been fun watching her leap into the air, grab them in flight, wrestle them into her mouth, and take a big gulp. I've been waiting for her poop to start flying away. Wouldn't that be nice?

The News Tonight....

seemed almost like a comedy spoof.
Obama still arguing against offshore drilling for oil, Pentagon officials getting grilled for torturing terrorists; you know the guys that cut people's heads off, gay marriage making big headlines in CA although it's not marriage, and then a report that Anheuser Busch may be selling out to a company from Belgium. Oh yeah, there was a story from China about a funeral for a Panda bear. Where is Archie Bunker when you need him?

A Baller? I Think Not

1. He's wearing long pants
2. His shirt tail is tucked in
3. He's not sweating
4. No one else is even trying to get the ball

I Am The Most Blessed, Most Fortunate and Luckiest Dad & Husband In The World

I seriously do not know how any father or husband anywhere could ask for more. I am soooo proud of my family!!!

Mike's 1st Round of Medical-Land Tips - Helping You Navigate Medical-Land

1. Before leaving for your doctor's appointment, pray for patience and for your sense of humor to remain intact. There is humor in the land of pain & despair but you have to be on alert. Print out directions and know exactly where you're going; many of the buildings look the same in Medical-Land.
2. Leave early for your appointment. There is a very slim chance they can work you in before the person in front of you in the case they haven't arrived.
3. Upon arrival, use valet parking if they have it. That will eliminate the stress of finding parking thus helping your blood pressure reading. As the population continues to age, parking becomes more & more rare in Medical-Land and the people who govern Medical-Land don't care about parking; they have their own parking places.
4. Understand that striking up conversations with strangers on the elevator, in the lobby areas or in the 1st holding area within the doctor's compound, is risky. The people visiting Medical-Land (contrary to the people who run and work in Medical-Land) like to talk about themselves and their aches & pains. You may have to endure a long and intense discussion. I usually take the risk but that comes from the experience of being able to read people.
5. As you enter your particular ruler's kingdom, approach the glass in the first holding area, pray again for patience and then look for a sign on the glass in front of you instructing you how to sign in. Seeing that sign and obeying it can get you off on the right foot with the keeper of your records. Otherwise the record keeper could choose to place your file below other visitors to Medical-Land who happen to see the sign and obey it.
6. Choose a waiting seat in the first holding area on the end. This will give you more elbow room as the holding area begins to fill up. Make a note of the time you take your seat of waiting. I'll explain why later.

KY's Newest Recruit

President Bush Was Right

Over the top super hyper economist Jim Kramer said on the Today Show this morning: "I'm a conservationist but it's time to start drilling." I agree and disagree with Mr. Kramer. We do need to start drilling in Alaska, off the FL coast, etc. but the time to start drilling was years ago. This is from a Sierra Club article written in 2001. "Bush officials would love to explore our protected wildlands too--with oil drills. President Bush has already expressed his eagerness to drill for oil in the biological heart of a national wildlife refuge in Alaska's Arctic. But why stop there? Administration officials and their Republican allies in Congress have been poring over maps of public lands in all 50 states with the zeal of a family planning its summer vacation--except that these guys are searching for places to plunk down oil and gas wells."
Who is to blame that we aren't drilling for more oil in our own country to lessen our dependency on foreign oil? The environmentalist wing of the Democratic Party, the same people who said we were going to war for oil.
Although we took a drive into the country on Sunday, we are watching our driving habits more closely now. I haven't driven for almost 3 weeks so that certainly helps the budget. I don't know if the V-8 Jeep Cherokee will leave the driveway again.

Somebody's Going To Get Hurt

The Bluegrass has some of the most beautiful scenic roads in the country. We drove down to the Ky River this morning and watched cars cross the river on the VALLEY VIEW FERRY. On the way back we had to wait on a bicyclist on quite a few dangerous curves and then pulled around him when we felt it was safe. Should the bicyclist's right to "enjoyment" on the roads take precedence over the safety of motorists? I think that many of the roads around here should be off limits to bicyclists. We encounter them almost every time we are out for a drive on the back roads and it drives me crazy. Somebody's going to hurt; I just hope it's not us.

KY Basketball Rocks! They Continue To Lead The Nation

Cinderella...

I met Steven Curtis Chapman a few years ago backstage at a concert we did in West Palm Beach. He and I talked about how each of us grew up in Paducah, KY and were amazed we knew some of the same people. When you talk with Steven, you walk away impressed with his genuineness. He's the kind of guy that looks you directly in the eye and pays attention to what you're saying. That was a special meeting for me. His songs are powerful. The words to his song "I Will Be Here" are displayed on our bedroom wall in a frame as a special reminder to Mary & me that we will always be here for each other, even though the years make us older. Steven lost his 5 year old daughter MARIA in a terrible accident at their home on May 21st. His teenage son, backed over her in the driveway. I have prayed for him and his family. I can't even imagine what they must be going through. And I thank him for his music. His song "Cinderella" is special to me too. I can't listen to it without flashing back through the years and seeing Lyndsey. They grow up so fast. Unfortunately, Steven won't be able to dance at Maria's wedding.

NBA Championship Begins Tonight On ABC.....Only Thing Missing: Charles Barkley

The Democratic Nominee

Why hasn't Obama been crucified for this idiotic comment like Dan Quayle was crucified over telling a kid to add the letter "e" to potato?

Some Good Ole Fashioned Truth....

Jerry Mathers as "The Beaver" turns 60 today!