I couldn't help but steal this from bobfromaccounting.com :)

Undecided Voters Still Distracted by

Shiny, Pretty Object

 
Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- With less than two weeks to the Presidential election, undecided voters, which may constitute as much as 10% of the electorate, have been hounded by candidates, celebrities and even frustrated friends and family members pleading with them to finally make up their minds.

"I'm trying really hard but it's not easy," explained undecided voter Debra Meyers."I watched all three of the debates because my teacher made us, and was about to make a decision but then I saw this really pretty fork sitting on the table. I thought, well that's a really pretty fork and I never noticed it before. It's shiny and silvery and has a nice pattern. I thought to myself, I could just stare at this fork forever. It really screwed up my decision on who to vote for. Then I sort of forgot about it afterwards."

Traditionally, voters who remain uncommitted in the late stages of national elections tend to get distracted easily and have difficulty making other important decisions, like which shoes they should wear or what they need to TiVo while they are in class.

Tim Norwood found himself in a similar dilemma. "I had decided that I was going to vote for Bush because I'm afraid of getting bombed by terrorists and he hates terrorists more than that other guy, but then I looked up to the sky and noticed the sun. It was so big and fiery and orange. I never really looked at it before. Anyway, a few hours later when I was being treated in the hospital for a burn on my cornea, I totally forgot about which candidate I was leaning towards. Now everyone is yelling at me. I'm so confused."

Other undecided voters say that they are purposely waiting to make their final decision until the last minute, and meanwhile, they will enjoy all the attention and gifts they are getting from both candidates.

"I got candy," 70-year-old retiree Jake Ringley said. "I'm leaning towards Kerry because it's... really good candy, like the kind you get at the movie theater. Bush's campaigners just gave me a pamphlet and a pack of smokes."

"Just make up your mind already!" screamed Republican Ben Samuelson. "It's not that difficult. If you want a strong stance against terrorism , vote for Bush, if you want someone to focus on the economy and important social issues here at home, vote for Kerry. Or wait, maybe I have it backwards. Nevermind."

Julie Berman, a volunteer registering voters at a nearby community center said she doesn't want to influence anyone's decision with her own opinion and would be satisfied if people exercised their right to vote -- for either candidate.

"I would never pressure anyone to vote for one candidate over another," Berman said. "As long as they vote I will be happy. If they aren't familiar with the issues or have questions, all they have to do is watch the totally excellent and informative documentary produced by genius filmmaker Michael Moore."

Despite the immense pressure, some voters have managed to ignore the campaign rhetoric and come to a decision based on their own opinions.

"It's been difficult decision but I would like to say that I have finally made up my mind," said one undecided voter. "After a lot of consideration about the issues most important to me, I will vote for--- ooh, look a kitty cat. Hi kitty cat. Look at the pretty kitty cat. Come here pretty witty kitty cat. That's right, you are a pretty, witty kitty cat, Aren't you? Aren't you? Yes you are!

Well all, sorry for the lack of content lately. I have not been a good blogger at all. So here is the news:

Both dogs are happy and healthy. My stitches are out and the scar is not too bad. Heck, I figure just add it to the collection. :) Apparently, it gives me "character" which means (as best as I can tell) "sorry to hear that you look shittier than before" lol! The work project ended and its on to a new one. So basically, life has returned to its normal good self.  

The entire realm of my responsibility for today is to do whatever I want and have fun at it. As I took the day off for no good reason at all. I like to think of them as me days.

Any thoughts on how to spend it?

I quite often check out the conservative blogs here at tblog. One of my favorites is Deshanews whose commentary I always find insightful. For instance, I came across thios poignant commentary on his blog, Clearly, MENSA is missing out on a gifted individual: »

newbie [outside user] Friday 10.08.04 [5:46 am] I'll bet you hang around busstops, giving head for bus money. Then walk home :) »

deshanews Thursday 10.07.04 [5:49 pm] huh?

Hardly to be topped but the following is part of the conversation that took place after the first presidential debate on deshanews's blog. Apparently, He also deleted the entire conversation as He could not offer any reasons for his opinion. Nothing sadder to see than censorship: »

newbie [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [5:53 pm] Kerry didn't say anything substantial? Oh, cuz to me it seemed like he was quite clear on the issues you've said he never takes a stance on. He was succint, never waviered...and most importantly for the first time EVER he looked presidential »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [2:54 am] Tell me what he said he would do in Iraq to end the war. He was asked several times and he didn't ever lay out a plan. He has yet to... »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:23 pm] Interesting that you point of view waivers ... considering that you take every opportunity to show unflaterring pics of Kerry on your site .... constantly. You sir, are a very poor loser ... »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:24 pm] so now it the issues ... face it your boy W. lost ... simple as that »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:25 am] The reason we show so many pics that are unflattering of John Kerry is that he tries so hard to look good. It's very difficult for him and he leaves himself wide open to those attacks. »

newbie [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:26 pm] we? I thought it was your site .... guess not »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:28 am] This is my site, but I have people who help me find great stories and articles. :) Thanks for giving me the opportunity to point that out! »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:30 pm] Reply to: deshanews Your welcome. You right w looked at a lot like He was reading "My Pet Goat" again ... »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:32 am] deviant, next time make some sense in your post please »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:34 pm] yeah W offered a lot of substance hahahahaha ...... He never made a mistake , ever blah, blah , blah , ever and its "hard work" what a revelation ... »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:35 am] It is hard work. John Kerry seems to think that the troops like for him to say that they are fighting for nothing. John Kerry seems to think that you can build coalitions by bashing other countries who are currently helping. He thinks he can get france and germany to help but france has already said it won't. Kerry is a good debater, and an even better liar. »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:37 pm] "too make some sense for you: "My Pet Goat" was what the president of the US continued to read (in a primary school)after He was informed that the first plane hit the world trade center and sat there like a deer in headlights ... all on video my friend .. a bona fide fact ... way to be patriotic and know what happened that day »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:38 pm] Reply to: deshanews no one doubts the jobs hard, as usual you completely miss the point .... * sigh * » deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:40 am] Ahh yes, the whole "he should have gotten up and stormed out of the school" thing huh. Tell me something...what good would that have done? You, once again, are pathetic my friend. You, once again, have no grip on logic. Have a nice day!! »

newbie [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:41 pm] Reply to: deshanews "It is hard work"? How would w know? You critise Kerry for being in Vietnam for only 4 months ... well dude, thats 4 months longer than w .... »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:43 am] No one has criticized kerry for being in Vietnam for four months. I have questioned his service because I believe it was a fraud and I know for a fact that he isn't proud of his service. Ask him which medal he threw away makes him the most proud... » Deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:43 pm] Reply to: deshanews Your absolutely right. The president's time at a time of crisis in ht eUS on the level of Pearl was MUCH better spent reading kiddie stories to kids, as opposed to actually doing someting .... Interesting viewpoint from "The Conservative Hitman" You have a nice day in LALA land :) »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:45 am] Once again, I ask you. What did you want him to do? As a Conservative Hitman, it is my duty to point our your absolute lack of understanding of Human nature and how things are run...I have done that already. Thanks for playing! »

Deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:47 pm] Reply to: deshanews what should He have done? Well, read kiddie stories of course! Everyone knows THATS an effective stategy! » deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:48 am] As is running out of there to stop the terrorists single handedly from blowing up the buildings huh? Good one buddy... »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:48 pm] Reply to: deshanews How have you demonstarted anyting about human nature or anything else? I have to hear this :) »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:49 am] It is in your nature to gloss over the facts in every instance and not answer a single question anyone poses... You are a liberal and that is all you know,,,so i forgive you »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:50 pm] Reply to: deshanews "As is running out of there to stop the terrorists single handedly from blowing up the buildings huh?" wow, where did I say that? or are you doing your famous misquoting AKA flat out lying what others who disagree with you again ... »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:51 pm] Reply to: deshanews Seems to me, I have posed you several questions , which you have not botheres to answer.... and have not posted anything but rhetoric .... »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:56 am] No, I have asked you what Bush should have done and you have yet to respond. It is an empty question you have posed and a moronic one at that. »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [6:56 pm] You want a question: as I undersatnd it you feel the commander-in-chiefs best initial response to a terrosrist attack wa to read kiddie stories? And then suggest that (while putting words into my mouth) that the only othe respose could be, and I happily (mis)quote :) "As is running out of there to stop the terrorists single handedly from blowing up the buildings huh? Good one buddy..." »

deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [3:58 am] No and I never said that it was the best initial response,you are the one putting words in someones mouth. My question to you is what would have been the best course of action? How about what Kerry did? He sat in a closed room with three other Senators for 40 minutes speachless...as he himself stated. Was that what should have happened? »

Lupee Friday 10.01.04 [9:59 am] Damn leftwing crack monkies... any way good points in your blog. I agree 150% with you. » deshanews Friday 10.01.04 [4:00 am] The problem Lupee, is that liberals have fits of glee over debates like this. They think that the world is right again and they think that the public has been duped by Kerry's "performance". We all know that the public is smarter than that. »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [7:01 pm] Reply to: deshanews your right dude, better to read kiddie stories in a time of crisis than get together with maybe ... oh lets say the NSA, FBI, CIA all the other handlers and figure out what is happening ... Your right, I apologize for my "moronic" question, I agree absolutely: reading "My Pet Goat" was the penultimate answer to matters of National Security, lets try that in the future! Hey! My Bad! LMAO! »

newbie [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [7:03 pm] Reply to: Lupee 150% ? obviously, you don't understand what a percenatge is hahahaha! » deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [7:04 pm] Reply to: deshanews ahhhhh still no answer to "My Pet Goat" ... your right! way to deflect your lack of response yet again! »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [7:05 pm] Reply to: deshanews "No and I never said that it was the best initial response,you are the one putting words in someones mouth" I am, put up an answer as to what He should have been doing then .... »

deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [7:18 pm] so I am a "left wing crack monkey" "pathetic" "have no grip on logic" "As a Conservative Hitman, it is my duty to point our your absolute lack of understanding of Human nature and how things are run...I have done that already. Thanks for playing!" Really, when did you do that? "As is running out of there to stop the terrorists single handedly from blowing up the buildings huh? Good one buddy..." Did I say that somewhere and I missed it? "It is in your nature to gloss over the facts in every instance and not answer a single question anyone poses... You are a liberal and that is all you know,,,so i forgive you" Despite your lack of command of the English language, I have yet to see you post a question here ... maybe I missed it in your pig-english ... whatever that means :) »

 deviant1 [outside user] Friday 10.01.04 [7:20 pm] Reply to: deshanews Also, you posted a faxt somewhere? Gee, I missed that too!" Your right, I must be all those things you/we posted above :) Yours in Jesus, Deviant1