Here’s a random hit I found on the internets. ;) Enjoy!

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I just wanted to vent about the emotionally charged arguments you get from the Dems and the Reps during election time. It saddens me to see this type of thing every time. I’m involved in a political talk show right now. One of the things I like about the show is that it actually seeks to explore the substance behind the rhetoric (if there is any at all to begin with).

“Palin’s daughter is pregnant! That’s just AWESOME! Hilarious!!” I’m told… Let’s look deeper? What are the circumstances? What’s the context? Talk to me about WHY this makes her unfit to serve.

“McCain stopped his campaign! OMG He’s scared!!!” Has he said as much? Ok, let’s just take the statement at face value and run with it. That’s smart.

“McCain isn’t familiar with email and other technology!!” Ok… !? I’m sure he doesn’t know how to build a nuclear bomb, either… Or make a proper pot of kimchi… Or do a cartwheel…

“McCain can’t even do a proper, energetic thumbs up!” Jeebus, don’t get me started on that one.

There are equally as many for Obama, and I’m not trying to deny that — so spin down those email clients if you are about to remind me of that.

And my god, could each side just quit taking pot shots at the other? How about campaigning? Just campaign… Don’t campaign AGAINST the other person. We’re all Americans. Let’s stand together for once…

I call it the FOX effect! :: makes jazz hands :: I don’t claim to be the smartest person politically at all, but I can pick out substance on both sides if I see it. Both candidates have issues, and I’ll acknowledge them, but I just HATE it when people bring me emotionally charged rhetoric that has no substance at all. It’s retarded, and you are just making yourself look like a fool.

On another note, I would love to know what each candidates’ stances are on technology issues! Anyway, that’s my small afternoon rant. Happy Thursday, folks!

I got the redesign for the Joel Gaines Show done (http://www.joelgainesshow.com). Now I can move on to finishing my Authentication Class. During the redesign I made a PHP class for custom borders. I will post it at House Trevethan for anyone who wants to use it.

Tomorrow begins a new week! I hope everyone’s week goes well! See you on the other side!

PS: If you own a small business (or a large one) or know anyone who does and who might be interested in advertising on a political talk show, please let us know by writing to marketing@joelgainesshow.com. THANKS!

My laptop arrived at HP today… Well, it arrived yesterday, it was acknowledged today. :) I have to say, I’m impressed with my experience so far. The experience on the phone initially was good. I didn’t feel like they were making me jump through hoops or anything like that. It was pretty cut and dry. But, then again when video dies, it’s pretty cut and dry. So, we’ll see how the rest of this pans out.

Where were you on 9/11? It was one of those defining moments that will remain with me forever. I was on a business trip to Washington, DC. This was the first trip that I opted to bring my wife along on — hindsight being 20/20, I’m so glad she came along. My boss and his wife were along for the trip as well. He and I were in DC for training, and we decided it would be fun to try and see the sights with the families while we were there.

I remember while in class, we got news that something had happened to one of the towers.

I remember how the tension built up from the moment the first plane struck to when the first town came crashing down.

I remember how we all first thought how terrible that a plane crashed into the tower, and then watching everyone’s faces as we realized later what really was happening. It was made even more tense for us in the training since we had no access to TV. It wasn’t until much later that I got to see the visuals of those towers coming down.

I remember when I discovered there were two terrorist cells in the hotel we were staying at — one cell directly above our room. Being questioned by an FBI agent, and looking at the mugshots to identify a suspect really drove it home…

I remember the trouble we had trying to organize a way out of DC, and then finally giving up and staying.

I hope we all remember what happened that day. I hope we can all put aside differing beliefs about who is at fault, and remember the people who lost their lives that day. Let’s not forget how easy it was for our country to be attacked. Let’s not forget to stand together as Americans — all of us — and make changes to be sure something like this can’t happen again.

This morning FedEx picked up my laptop and is now sending it on its way over to HP for repair. I was recently reminded by a former co-worker about my record when it comes to technology… Especially computers and cars it seems. Now that I think of it, I’ve NEVER once been able to install a CPU without dropping it and bending the pins. I was so happy to see them move away from pins finally!. You remember my wonderful Corvette? Not to mention my current car and it’s bad gas cap…

Well, hopefully things will move along smoothly. I’m having some pretty serious withdrawal without my work machines. :(