A little chuckle and a growl

Heard some jokes the other day, they actually are variations on an old one.  Least you think I am picking on any one party, read them all.

"How many Democrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? Seventeen. One to change the bulb, six to talk about how wonderful it's going to be when the new bulb is screwed in, and ten to argue for increased funding for solar lighting research.

How many Republicans does it take to change a light bulb? Eighty-Six. Twelve to investigate the Democrats involvement in the failure of the old bulb, 23 to deregulate the light bulb industry, and 51 to pass a tax credit for light bulb changers.

How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb? Two. One to assure you that everything possible is being done while the other screws the bulb into the water faucet.

Those are what I call groaners folks.  Something so bad, it makes you chuckle.

A lot like the political scene right now.  

Outside of the diehards on the right or the left, who really is looking forward to the day after the November election?

I look back and still wonder how "W" managed to get elected to two terms.  At this point in both those elections, it was the Democrats to lose, and lose they did.

At the end of the second term for W, Kerry could have run again and won.  

I am not sure either candidate for the highest office would in fact be able to change a light bulb on his own.

Oh well, whoever it is won't have much of a need in Washington.  The politicians are use to operating in the dark in D.C.

Romney's biggest problem coming up, besides keeping his foot out of his mouth, will be to pick a running mate for V.P.  You would think he would be looking for someone from one of the "swing" states.

You all most imagine it has to be someone with some decent experience in office.  If he picks a Biden clone, well he won't have worry about screwing in a light bulb.

Who becomes a V.P.  should be an extremely important decision. May it never come to pass again in our history, however the who could become President should always be a concern.

Speaking of concerns ...

I always get concerned when things are this quiet locally.  Must be the pessimist in me.  I always have the feeling it is nothing more than the quiet before the storm.

Hey I will try to be optimistic though.  Maybe that proverbial stuff won't hit the fan.  Got to go somewhere though, since it doesn't seem possible to direct it into the digestor.

Sooner or later though something is going to happen.  Too many things sitting in the oven on warm not too.

DOR is in Town again for what I call the technical assistance audit.  It will be interesting to see the report that comes down from that.  

Seems there is a move afoot to make a bike lane down Sconituct Neck Road.  Also seems a move a foot to raise money to help paint the road to create the lane.  $6,000.00.  It's not a bad idea.  Thing is lines don't get painted just once.  

We have a dog park proposal, with a committee for it too.  Definitely a plus for people with dogs.  Will be interesting to see the long range plans and maintenance associated with this one.

And before anyone starts howling, we have two dogs.  Not looking for a park, don't expect the town to meet our pets' need for socialization, or provide them with room to run.    

Point blank, it is pretty self-centered in my opinion to feel there is any obligation to think otherwise.

But hey, if it gets built, a thanks in anticipation.

If you are wondering why pets are banned from beaches and parks, all you have to do is look at how many people simply don't do what they should do with their pets.  

Just because you are a tax payer doesn't mean the government has to take care of every one of your specific needs.

But hey, this one is likely to happen.  Too many people will be ticked off if anyone says no.  So let's see what happens relative to costs, location and rules. 

Okay, enough barking for today.