Sarah WHO?!

I am absolutely at a loss for words. John McCain made the major asshole move of the year. He picked Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential Candidate. Sarah Palin is the governor of Alaska - but she is in her first term - less than two years into her first term. Her background includes roles as mayor, city council, and PTA! Wow! What a level of experience! I'm SURE she is qualified to deal with the likes of Iran and North Korea. Her academic credentials include a bachelors in communications journalism from the prestigious University of Idaho. Not like Harvard or Columbia for Barack or anything. She has 5 kids, one with downs syndrome. Okay, so let's review: normal education, little experience, no foreign policy experience, and represents a state that is populated by elk and polar bears.

Look we all know why she was picked. She's a woman. SHE is a woman. What group was Barack having a hard time swaying? Women. Who became bitter at Hillary's loss? Women. It clear that John McCain must have had little interest in Pallin's qualifications. He knew that what he needed was a woman, someone to draw in the remaining stragglers from the feminist supporters of Hillary. I have to admit, it is an extremely clever move, but it is also an extremely annoying one.

No matter who you support you have to admit that Hillary Clinton worked hard on her campaign. She went so far and earned the respect and votes of 18 million people. As she put it, she may not have broken the glass ceiling, but she put quite a few cracks in it. Now this inexperienced woman comes out of nowhere and steals her thunder,as well as Barack's. Not only was the motive of choosing a woman strategic, but so was the timing. He announced his pick right after Barack's speech. What better way to distract the press from Barack's acceptance speech? Anyway, my point is, this pick is annoying because in one simple move, John McCain made Hillary's run unremarkable. I guess it's good- for women's rights- but it's a slap in the face to her. Barack's historical significance may be overlooked. John McCain had to do something to take that away from the Democrats. That assures that people may not vote for Barack just because it may be history in the making. Again, clever. But think of it this way: If John McCain's melanoma comes back and takes advantage of the fact that he's not as young as he used to be and worst comes to worst, we are stuck with President Palin - elligible for reelection, stuck without federal experience, stuck with a two year governor who is all ready in trouble for corruption, stuck with this woman who has been thrown into this race for the wrong reasons. That would be one of the tragedies ever. That would not how I would want the first female president to represent. I wanted Hillary to represent. We can't afford that now - not after eight years of this.

Jonas Brothers = Hanson

With the new Jonas Brothers Album released, and the entertainment media focusing on little else, I have spent more time thinking about the Jonas Brothers than I ever thought I would. Why? Because as a product of the 90's, I can't help but find the similarities they share with Hanson.
The most obvious similarity is that both bands consist of three members, all of whom are brothers. Both bands also share a complete lack of creativity when naming their bands, using the simplest technique - their last names. And in the Jonas case, adding the word "brothers." (Quick Note: Hanson started out as the Hanson Brothers) Another similarity is that the hottest band member is the middle child. Joe Jonas and Taylor Hanson not only share their good looks, but also the fact that they are the lead singers, both with frequent backup from the younger brothers, Nick and Zac. Let's not forget the often ignored older brothers, Kevin and Isaac, who both play guitar leads for their respective bands. Both bands have a rock sound, Hanson more grungy. Hanson and the JB'S also capture the style of the era. As I said, Hanson was grunge, and to be honest I don't know what you would call today's fashion, but the JB's have it.
I generally believe that Jonas Brothers will live and die like Hanson. I actually love both bands. They're good!!! But, let's be honest. When was the last time a boy band lasted more than a few years? Nsync? Backstreet Boys? Hanson? I think soon we will add the Jonas Brothers to the list. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Who doesn't go crazy when Bye Bye Bye comes on in the car? And no one denies the hotness of those bands. The JB'S will probably go the Nsync route in that their 1st album did pretty well, the 2nd album will be outrageous, and the 3rd album will be "eh" and maybe a little too sexual for the target audience. Overall, it can be said that the Jonas Brothers are the pop culture reincarnation of Hanson. And Miley Cyrus is the reincarnation of Britney Spears....We can only hope.

John Edwards is hot...and also a HUGE dick

Can you believe John Edwards? The man we were ready to elect Vice President, the man who came close to being our Presidential nominee, and the man who "dedicated his life" to poverty HAD AN AFFAIR. Not only is that saddening in itself, but his wife also has breast cancer. I don't think you can get lower than that. Cheating on your wife who has cancer. I am honestly appalled. I had a lot of respect for him. He's now denying that the other woman's child is his. I never thought he would be the next politician whose life would turn into an episode of Maury. I am really dissappointed. At least everyone expected it from Bill, and Hillary hadn't come down with Tuberculosis the day before. Not that that situation was any better. Ugh. This is getting annoying. DEMOCRATS: CONTROL YOUR LIBIDOS.