Temperature Gauge Live is on the air!

You and I have been waiting for this day to come. Looks like it is just around the corner. Yes, Temperature Gauge is going live. I have been putting together advertising spots, and "learning my lines," (who knew there would be acting involved?!?) and it looks like we go live on the 6th of July. My show is going on every Sunday, and I look forward to talking with you all.

Just to clue you in as to why this is taking so long, I have to "sell" my show. Basically I have to convince local businesses to buy advertising on 1590am WSMN. The advertising pays for my air time. If I have had the pleasure to meet you before, you might know I am not a sales person. My own failings have been holding me back. But somehow I managed to do it thanks to you. You gave me the backbone I needed to get this done.

Either way, The important thing is that we are going live! I will update with air time later this week, (if I can get on the internet from my hotel) but it should be 7pm every Sunday. This is a basic trial for me. I am in it for 10 weeks, and longer if the live show takes off! I will be waiting on your phone calls at 883-9900.

Temperature Gauge Live on 1590am WSMN
Sunday evenings from 7-8
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The missing post... I weep for our country.

(This post was actually written on the 11th, but I lost it. I am also searching for one more)

In social circles, I try to never bring up politics or religion. Sooner or later, someone has an opinion about something political, and then they turn to me. “So what do you think, Myke?” Of course I can’t just ignore the question, and they want to know my feelings on the matter. So I sit back, take a breath and launch into a dissertation regarding the subject at hand. Unfortunately, the recent subject at hand was the attacks on 9-11, or should I say the “conspiracies of 9-11.” (put on you waders, this gets deep)

Let’s get this squared away from the beginning; you and I both know the attacks on 9-11 were terrorist attacks. If you think the U.S.A. attacked itself on that day, please stop reading and do not EVER reproduce (We can not afford anymore idiots in the world, we are over our quota). Science and common sense has proved that I am right about 9-11.

Why would an American ever claim that we attacked ourselves? Who in their right (or left as the case may be) mind could ever believe we could do something so horrific to anyone, never mind ourselves? What kind of sick and twisted person would ever want to crash a plane of civilians into a building of civilians? But then again, I did have this argument with a kid in his 20’s just a few weeks back. He swore up and down that we blew up our own buildings and murdered the people on the planes.

His take on it was that we “…used explosives in the World Trade Center buildings, and hijacked our own plane.” The proof was that “…the buildings fell straight down.” Of course my first question was “Are you a %&$*-ing moron?!?!” I followed such eloquence with the hard facts of the case. The buildings did NOT fall straight down, they toppled slightly. Second, we know that as the floors collapsed, they displaced what was ON those floors and sent it to the easiest exit; the window. The “plumes of smoke,” as he called them, were nothing more than dust particle, papers, and parts of building and furniture being forced out the windows.

The reason I bring this up is simple. This kids in his twenties, and he will be helping steer this country over the next few decades. His vote is going to affect how we live our lives. This ignorant fool, who doesn’t know the facts, and has no desire to be educated, is going to decide my future? If this doesn’t scary the hell out of you, let me try this; President Barack H. Obama. You see, this idiot… who plagues my nightmares… “will vote for Barack, because Barack stands for change.” (Yes, the moron even told me so.) He doesn’t know what Barack is going to do in Iraq, with healthcare, taxes, or any other political issue. But he knows Barack stands for change. Ahh, come again?

When did we lose track of our sanity? Was it just bad parenting that lead to this worldly ignorance? Was it too many drugs in the 60’s and 70’s (and apparently 80’s)? Could this be the product of single parent households? Or is it that we just don’t care about ourselves enough to educate ourselves on the world around us. Very few of my Democrat friends can explain to me what their party is going to do for our country if Barack wins the election this year. Even less can explain how the Democrats can be beneficial to the United States this election cycle. They all have learned the mantra, though. Change for ’08. I weep for our country.

Bartender… another shot please….

John who?

So I finally heard a commercial about Jean Shaheen that was not by Jean. I was had just took a left into traffic, and as I shifted my car, I must have hit the volume up button on the radio. An announcer comes on and states how Shaheen promised us that as Governor, she would not allow new taxes in New Hampshire. I rolled my eyes and shifted into 3^rd gear. I thought to my self, “Wow, already lying to the public…” But then the tone changed slightly, and the announcer starts to remind us of the truth. I was so surprised that I mis-shifted 4^th gear.

It outlined how Jean proposed new taxes, AND raised property taxes. I forgot that in New Hampshire we pay the third highest property taxes. The Announcer was kind enough to remind me of this while also stating that the taxes she proposed would have cost the New Hampshire business owners hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Say that 10 times fast!!) As interesting as this was, I started to think, “Why would John Sununu use this as his political add?” Then the final line of the commercial came, and it was NOT a John Sununu commercial. In fact, it wasn’t even a commercial from the Republican Party; it was a third party spot!

Now I don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but where the hell is John in all of this. I really hope he is not intending to ride in at the last moment and scoop up all the votes he needs. His opponent has been out of sight long enough that many people forgot what she was like as Governor. There is no way he can pull this off unless he starts putting his name out there, and starts hitting the streets again. I am sorry John, you might be the incumbent, but you don’t have squat against Shaheen right now! Too many people have forgotten that you’re even in Washington at this point. You are about to lose us another chair in Washington.

Look, John, unless you intend to step aside and allow someone else to run in your place, get your rump out there and show us what you got! Just for the heck of it, I have asked some people what they thought about John Sununu. Too many times, people asked me, “Wasn’t he a congress person or something?” I don’t know John, does this sound good to you? It doesn’t sound good to me. If this was the political climate I was looking for, I would move to France and let the government have my paycheck (where you could be paying over 55% back in taxes). John, Stop sending ME emails and DO SOMETHING!

Lamenting

Bitter sweet feelings passed over me today as I recycled my "Mitt '08" signs. It was difficult for me to remove the eight foot long Romney banner from the side of my house, but I was tired of explaining that I still feel Mitt is the man for the job. I finally gave in and admited that I have little choice but to vote for John McCain yet again. It has been a few years since I was anticipating his name on a ballot, but this fall I will again be checking the McCain box.

To be honest, this is not a new revelation for me, I know I would vote for McCain this fall. I was indignant, the thought of voting for a man who I felt was second best. "Well, bite the bullet," I told myself. "John moved from third to second best after South Carolina..." I rationalized. "... then second to first once Romney dropped out." Yes, I know Huckabee was still in the race at that point, but I couldn't rationalize Mike as viable... for anything... even janitor. (harsh words, but not as harsh as Mike's words towards and against his fellow Republicans.

So here we are, with what appears to be an Obama VS McCain contest in a few short months. Now it's time to decide who would be the best candidate to lead our fair country. To me, the choice is clear; John McCain. Why, you ask? Let me highlight two key points:

1. Barack wants to... Damn, what does he want to do? Change... ok, got it! He wants to change Washington!!

2. Who cares about number one. Any new President is a change. Do you have anything else for us?

What is your plan for our future, Mr. Obama?
(insert dead air here)
How do you plan to spend my tax dollars?
(enter "ummm" sound here)
How do you plan to pay for the national health care your proposing?
(Enter the "well, you know" sound clip here)
If you pull out troops in Iraq, how do you plan to deal with the fallout cause by the vacuum we leave behind?
(Play cricket sounds here)
When the vacuum is filled with terrorist, how do you plan to protect us from your mistake?
(...... Thank you for coming everybody! And remember, together we can. Change you can believe in!! Have a good night!)

Ah, yeah... This guy wants to run my country... Like I said, Bitter sweet. I am going to have to vote for McC-amnesty instead of my man Mitt (bitter), but I know John is the best choice for '08 (sweet).

Why I Love the Democrats... Today

As a conservative, let me say thank you to Hillary Clinton. Your current course of action has been uplifting to me. Mathematically I could not see how you expected to win. Granted, a pledged delegate does not have to vote the way of the people they represent, but do you honestly think a “pledged delegate” would change their vote from Barack? True, he has no experience, and looks like an intern on the debate stage, but I think the Democrats are more interested in keeping the votes where they belong. There are many good reasons for the Democrats to “stay the course” and nominate Barak Obama. Here’s one off the top of my head… “To give the Republicans a better chance to win.”

Alright, let's consider this for a moment; Hillary is out because she does not have the delegate count necessary to win the nomination. After losing yesterday, she decides on some abhorrent speech about choosing the right leader and blah blah blah. Typical Hillary rhetoric that does not truly congratulate the obvious winner, and further divides the Democrat Party. (Oh and also makes me happy!)

I wish I could explain to you why she has not said those beautiful words; “It has been a great run, and I thank all my supporters for bringing me this far. Now it is time to stand as one and…. (Insert rhetoric here)” Is she going to drag this out to convention? This might work for her, but the only way she can steal this is to buy, bribe, and cheat votes out of Barack pledged delegates. On the other hand, what delegate in their right mind would ever vote against their pledge? Think about how bad a presidential candidate must be for a delegate to vote against their pledge! I can't think of a time when a pledged delegate has ever voted against their constituents’. I mean CRIPE!!! THEY PUT CARTER UP ON THE STAGE!!!!! (I rest my case)

So Barack is the nominee, and he will have to face John McC-amnesty. There are only two options for the conservatives; first the conservatives MIGHT fear another Jimmy Carter and come out in force. Second, we might just stay home and try to drink the next four years away. To be honest, I think I am going to do parts of both.

Let's get drunk and vote! Another shot there, bar tender!

Violated... In My Own Home!

I feel violated. I was just accosted by the putrid image of Jean Sheehan yet again. I knew the commercials were coming, but I was hoping I would be spared the constant reminder of her Governorship. I understand that she is trying to unseat an incumbent and reminding us that she was Governor is a great use of name recognition. The problem is that too many people who are hearing the name from years past may vote for her because they remember the former Governor (her name not her term). Not all of us actually research the candidates before we vote. I know some people who have voted for a candidate because the “signs were pretty,” or “he looked pretty rugged.” (Ok, I know, not the brightest bulbs.)

This is going to sound strange, but I knew the full name of the person I was NOT voting for the second I started writing. It took me about two lines before I could remember John’s first name. I don’t know what is worrying me more, the commercials of Jean Sheehan or the lack of commercials from John Sununu. Maybe it’s the fact that John’s name slipped my mind; not a good sign. How could I forget the name of my representative? Then again, how many advertisements have you heard for John Sununu?

In the advertising industry, “branding” is a term that basically refers to making an advertisers name stick in you head. This method of advertising basically puts a product (Jean) in your face, and repeats the facts they want you to remember (Jean did this or that… Governor). You would think the Republican Party would be sinking money into John’s campaign, posting his face on your T.V. every 15-20 minutes. Considering my slight memory lapse, the average voter probably forgot John is a Senator. Last time I saw his name in print was some energy bill 2-3 months ago!

So where are the radio commercials, flyers, and billboards? (Ok, I know flyers are for the recycle bin, and people don’t pay attention to billboards….) But there has not been any attempt to get his name out yet! Where are the Republicans, and why is Sununu asleep at the wheel? Is he running for reelection, or sitting this one out? At this point he’s about a lap down and loosing ground.

This is my point; with John down in the “polls,” Jean running adds every 30 minutes on Comcast, John and his staff really need to get on the ball. If they don’t act quickly, proposes some prolific legislation, or…. ANYTHING!!!!!, this is over before it even begins. Today, if you ask people who they would vote for Jean Sheehan, or John Sununu, you might get an answer, but you might also get a “John who?” The problem for John is what I call the “What have you done for me….lately?” syndrome.

In this “ADHD” style political world, I can not help but ask these questions; “Where is the Republican Party?” ” When is John going to run?” and the all important, “Is it already too late?”

I hate to say it, but it may already be over for John. Cheer up though; I was wrong about Hillary and Rudy….