Have You Missed Me?

It's been a long time, friends. I haven't even been keeping up with the Quote of the Day. It's not that I don't have anything to talk about; just haven't had the time. So, here's some tidbits from the mind of Mike.

Bree and I went and spent a day in Wisconsin. We love our friends up there, and it's always a great time. Getting away from the Screw Capital of the World is always refreshing, our friends are great, and the little Wisconsin towns are lovely.

One place we always like to stop is Cedar Creek Motorsports. I'm mostly interested in the jet skis, but Bree and I both noticed the Can-Am Spyder. This is a three-wheeled motorcycle, that is basically designed to be like a snowmobile or jet ski for year-round use on land. Since I'm a jet ski fan, that's all very appealing. On the other hand, either get a motorcycle or don't--what's this third wheel all about? It looks like something Batman would drive. Bree was excited about it, and wanted a red one--which she said she would like to put a yellow A on the front of. I'm not sure sure about that. She tried to get me to buy her a (red) $200 motorcycle helmet.

We also enjoy Critter Supply Central. Last year, Bree decided that she wanted to get the teacup stingray for a pet. She still wants that, but now she'd also like a bird. I should have gotten the stingray instead of the dog.

Most of the journey from Rockford to this area of Wisconsin is on I-43. There is a long stretch of road near the end of I-43 (the Janesville end) that is bumpy. Here in Illinois, we'd have that thing re-done and the road would be under construction for at least a year (and need redone again in two years). I like the fact that nobody cares a bunch of stupid bumps on an Interstate in Wisconsin. It aint broke.

I'm considering moving to South Dakota. Stay tuned.

I started my first online class. I hate it. What have I done!?

I don't know. I thought there was more, but my brain is mushy. Good day.

I'm Mad At You, America

You voted for these retards.

I'm pretty sure a vote from me was a kiss of death in the last election, though I'm not so sure the lesser-of-two-evils were much better than the other guys anyway. Politicians suck. I don't know what these idiots think they're doing. We're going to bail out the entire country with a bunch of money that doesn't even exist. Brilliant. We'll just borrow that money from the Chinese. Nice.

Originally, the only people we elected at the federal level were our representatives in the House. At that time, one man (sorry ladies...just the way it was) represented approximately 30,000 people. If you're being held responsible by only 30,000 people, those people can keep you in check. Now, one person represents about 700,000 people. It's no wonder, then, that our government doesn't fear the people; with that many people, all you have to do is look slightly less terrible than the other guy running against you.

Of course, now we directly elect our Senators. In Illinois, that means 12.5 million people are electing these turds--except for the ones appointed by our idiot impeached governor. It's game of demographics and interest groups; it has nothing to do with serving the people.

Never mind the fact that the vast majority of government employees are appointed. These people don't report to anyone, because the only ones who could control them (the people that appointed them) are too busy managing their own re-election campaign.

Sure, you have representation in the government--but no one is actually representing you. They're supposed to be your servants, but you've let them become your masters. But I'm getting side-tracked.

The point is, our national budget is approaching the gross domestic product of the entire world. How long do you think it'll be before somebody notices that our government is completely bankrupt? Oh, and, I'm pretty sure there's no such thing as filing for Chapter 11 in international law.

Way to go, America. Your government sucks--and it's all your fault. Alright, somebody tell me how to fix it.

Words of My Choosing

aggressive
anxious
bitter
bizarre
competitive
cynical
dangerous
demanding
disillusioned
displeased
exasperated
furious
frustrated
hostile
hyper-critical
idealist
impassioned
impatient
incompetent
inept
infuriated
insubordinate
intense
irritated
jaded
maniac
mean
misdirected
miserable
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passive aggressive
perfectionist
pithy
purist
random
resentful
restless
revolted
ridiculous
sarcastic
skeptical
stickler
tense
vehement
vicious
workaholic
zealot

Also:

closed-minded
ignorant
self-absorbed
self-righteous

BJ

It seems like someone should notify Bob FM's DJ that "BJ" can mean something other than "Billy Joel."