Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Politics

I don't often venture into the minefield of politics, but last night I caught Jay Leno and one of his guests, John McCain. Leno asks McCain how many houses he owned. McCain answers with a story about how he had been in prison for five years. I couldn't believe it! Why isn't the press all over this today?

One candidate for the presidency has the experience of a turnip, the other one is an ex-con. I mean the guy can't own a gun, can't sit on a jury and can't even vote, but he's running for President? I can't wait for the Republican spin on this one.

Speaking of which, if you want to day-trade the election in November, here is a site that allows you to place your bets:



From the looks of things, news of McCain's stint in jail has already effected the odds.

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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:41 AM

    Hi Allan,

    Excellent Blog - I have learned a lot!

    John McCain was a prisoner
    of war in the Vietnam War so
    he is not a felon so he can vote,
    own a gun, sit on a jury, be
    a US Senator, and run for President.

    Hope this helps.

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  2. Republicans are masters of spin........

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  3. Anonymous12:18 PM

    Allan, When and where was McCain imprisoned in the US?

    A democratic spin?

    Love your blog, but stick to investing and family.

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  4. Love your blog, but stick to investing and family.

    ...and humor.

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  5. Anonymous12:28 PM

    i thought you were intelligent

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  6. Anonymous12:43 PM

    Allan:

    Superb! Keep up the political blog.


    As for the Republicans attacking Obama- rememer, "they" are use to
    being whipped

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  7. Anonymous1:20 PM

    Allan:

    You cannot do a political blog without giving due praise to the greatest president/statesman of our time:


    BILL CLINTON

    Allan: FIX THIS. Put up a pro Clinton post and tie it to the explosion of wealth created in the stock market during his tenure. ALL HAIL BILL CLINTON.

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  8. Anonymous2:21 PM

    Didn't Bill Clinton give McCain a pardon?

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  9. Anonymous6:51 PM

    He can't answer the question about how many houses he owns because they are all owned by his wife. A toast to all those wives who have all the money.

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  10. Anonymous12:30 PM

    We will have NO further humor! ;^)

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  11. Anonymous3:13 AM

    Actually you should thank Mr. Greenspan for the "wealth" that came from the Clinton era.

    Oh yea, and also thank him for todays mess!

    And be sure to pick up a copy of his book while you are at it! A stark contrast from his 1960's work titled "Gold and Economic Freedom". Amazing what a little power can do to a person!

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