Dialing for Democrats

I've been doing phone banking for the Democrats at the local office this week. I've only been calling other Democrats, so it's been pretty pleasant when I get someone on the phone. Today, Claire McCaskill stopped by to rally the troops. Here are some photos I took of the event.

Where's Osama?

The DNC has a great new video detailing George Bush's sudden new concern with Osama bin Laden. Check it out.

I Flip Off George Bush

I meant to post this Friday, but I didn't get to it. On my way home Friday afternoon, traffic seemd heavier than normal, a traffic report mentioned that some roads were closed for "a Presidential motorcade". George Bush, here? I hadn't heard anything. In any event, the road closed was in the opposite direction that I travel, so I wasn't concerned that it was going to hold me up.

As I get on the Interstate I see where the road's been closed because there are no cars on a usually heavily trafficked stretch of highway. It's just on the other side of the highway divider. Shortly thereafter, I see a number of police motorcycles coming down the closed road. Is he coming now? Then there are some police cars. He is coming! I get an idea and roll down my window. There are some more security vehicles. I stick my left arm out the window. I see the limo coming. I raise my hand and give George my best middle finger as his limo passes.

Did he see it? Probably not, but I gotta tell you, it sure felt good to do. I called my mom and we both had a big laugh. I only wish I could have taken a picture.

1-0

The defense of the Chicago White Sox' World Championship (giggle) began last night with a 10-4 drubbing of the division rival Cleveland Indians. Unfortunately, the celebration was marred by a three hour rain delay in the middle of the fourth inning, that kept the game from ending until 1am.

The newcomers were the stars of the game. Brian Anderson went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and two runs scored, Jim Thome blasted a monster 431 ft homer, and most surprising to me, Matt Thornton didn't suck, pitching the last four outs while only giving up one hit. Brandon McCarthy pitched 3 perfect innings to pick up the win.

I can't wait for Friday, when the Champs (giggle) come to KC!

Something Pretty Cool Happened to Me Today

Something pretty nifty happened to me today, and since no one I know would appreciate it, I thought I would share it with you, the faceless Internet.

I enjoy listening to Harry Shearer's le Show. During last week's show Harry badly mispronounced White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen's name during his "Apologies of the Week" segment. As a Sox fan I decided I couldn't let this slide and I sent him the following email:

Harry,

On the most recent episode you mispronounced the name of the Chicago White Sox manager. It is pronounced ghee-YEN, not gwillen.

I'm sure you regret the error.

I enjoy the show,

I was both surprised and delighted to get a reply the same day.

I do, and thanks.

I figured that was the end of it as I assumed that he must have received a lot of mail about it. Well, I must be the only Sox fan who listens to the show as I was even more surprised to hear Harry paraphrase my email at the beginning of this week's show when apologized again for the mispronunciation. I got a big kick out of that.

Thanks for listening.