I suppose before I get too political, I should say I was raised in a Democratic household & am a factory-working man. Throughout my teens & twenties, I didn't much care about taxes, mortgage rates, & the like.

However, nearing 40, my views have morphed towards fiscal responsibility & curbing excessive handouts. Tax less, spend less, let people keep more of their own money.

Here's some more fodder... Gee, sounds like a good way to curb voting fraud, though I'm sure the Dems are worried their fly-by-night votes will be gone then.

And can I just say, NOT voting on something isn't taking a stand. Voting NO or YES is taking a stand. NOT voting is simply shirking the duties you were elected for... much like holing up in another state instead of doing your job.

Votes tallied shows Kloppenburgular picked up 300 votes... and still got whipped! I would like to thank the Judge for pissing away more of my tax dollars. Now she's looking into going to court over it?!

The thinly-veiled attempt to commandeer a favorable judge for public unions failed. Go home & stay out of my wallet.

If I wrote a story about the Dems & unions of WI in the last 6 months, it'd be put in the fiction section, since it's unbelievable that real human beings think & act this way.

Oh, to be young, big-chested, and evidently in possession of an eternal Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card from Monopoly.

This article in the NY Post touches on the WI Dems poor excuse for democracy.

Especially shocking is this little nugget for your hooka:

Back in Wisconsin, the state attorney general's office last week released documents and audio recordings of some 70 threats against state officials.

Among the most outrageous was an e-mail allegedly from schoolteacher Katherine Windels, which read: "Please put your things in order because you will be killed and your families will also be killed due to your actions in the last 8 weeks. Please explain to them that this is because if we get rid of you and your families then it will save the rights of 300,000 people and also be able to close the deficit that you have created. I hope you have a good time in hell." She's been charged with two felony counts, including a bomb threat.

Funny, I haven't seen this reported at all.

You know what, batting .165, you're lucky you're playing at all, jackass.

Last I checked someone has to bat ninth. Typical Yankee BS.

Maybe he had the classic "Achmed Does Abottabad"... or the fetish-gratifying "Talibanned: Don't Touch My Jihad"

Jackass... don't rest in peace.

Rickie Weeks quietly hitting.295 with an OBP nearly .370... money well spent, Mr. A.

Harmon Killebrew has decided to go gently into that dark night, foregoing any additional treatment for esophageal cancer.

The former Washington Senator/long-time Twin/short-time Royal often goes forgotten when the game's greatest sluggers are discussed, but look at that '69 season... nice.

Rest gently, good sir, you've earned it.

Are the Bucks Far Behind?

Kohl announces he will not seek re-election.

Without a new arena, I just don't see how Kohl does not eventually sell the Bucks, spelling the end of Bango et al. With retirement coming, does he continue to pour his own money into the team? As much as it will upset my brother, I don't think he will.

Bill lamenting that Pujols wasn't running hard on the ball lost in the sun. I venture to wonder if Bill watches the game closely... Albert rarely hustles, which is something that can never be said about Fielder.

When did "as of late" replace "lately"? Is that supposed to sound more formal or educated? It makes people sound like an ass of the jack variety.

Happy Mother's Day

In honor of all mother's, I give you a classic Bill Hall moment... enjoy.

Batting Gomez second gives new meaning to the phrase "#2", a sentiment shared by many fans.

The Crew has struggled to find a second batter for years now, so why not remove the second batter & move everyone up? Weeks, Braun, Fielder, McGahee, Hart, etc. Give your best hitters more AB's.

Plushdamentals on hold for 2-4 weeks.

Boggs slyly accepts his AAA assignment & rejoins the Crew in St. Loo tonight.

Just got back from the customer's plant & I think those changes did the trick. Now I have to buy lunch for my team for all their great ideas. One more trip to General Labels tomorrow to watch a little more material & I can go home.

So where to eat in El Paso?

Dining at Fire Restaurant... this steak better be good, since it's price would fill my gas tsnk 3/4 full.

EDIT: It was so good I want to sew my ass shut!

Back in El Paso. Kinda strange to fly the day after we get bin Laden. My wife said this morning that when the news came in, the Mets/Phillies game was in the 9th, tied 1-1... numbers are fun.

On my way out of WI at CWA this morning, I got to watch an Honor Flight board & leave. The flight was full of WWII vets on their way to Washington, DC. Very cool & very humbling. I love those guys.

Anyway, here's a pic of sunrise at 17,000'

Fans in Philly at the PHI/NYM game let out a loud cheer & started chanting USA... what a country!

Bin Laden Dead

Osama, O-snuffed! Thank you to the military for being the best in the world & taking up the fight with scum like Bin Laden. A quick tip o' the cap to President Bush for starting it & to Obama for keeping it going.