In The Wake Of The Week.... Oct 4, 2008

Being that this is my first post, I wanted to give the PR (proper respect) to Coach Bud Geracie of the SJ Mercury News. I've been reading his sports section "wake of the week" article for many years. The guy is funny. Even when I was working for KR, it was a honor meeting up and playing basketball during the lunch hour at The Merc.

Vice President Debates. Why do so many people fear Gov. Sarah Palin? She's a Vice Presidential candidate people. That means she's running for 2nd in command. Yea, she's one heart attack away but at the moment, she's vying for #2. The silver medal, Avis, dos, #2.

Some people also think she's a moron and these same people wanted to see her fail during the debates. Who's feeling moronic now?

Gov. Palin lacks the international experience vs Biden but I respect her for her tenacity and execution. She's less political than Biden and I believe she would generate far greater results than her counterpart. That's good character in my books.

So, when I see the McCain - MILF bumper stickers, there's consideration on Nov. 4th.

Elections. I'm a registered Republican who's voted twice for Billary Clinton and would consider voting for the Hussein Obama on Nov 4th. Why? The Maverick hasn't showed a policy that's deviated from the current Bush regime and I don't believe in voting Republican just for the sake of doing so.

I consider McCain's strategy the "Bush Regime Part Deux". There needs to be radical changes and it looks like it could be Hussein and Biden in '08. Lip service and lack of execution is another story.

Bailout. $700 Billion to save our financial sector and economy. Winner- Warren Buffett. He received favorable terms with both GE and Morgan Stanley where his $3B and $5B, respectively, will reap big with very little risk. Here's a great example of Buffet's investment with Morgan Stanley. He'll receive a 10% dividend + a lock in price of $115 per share. Currently, the MS stock is trading at about $140 share. Multiply the lock in and divide by $5 Billion and do same with current and you'll see Mr. Buffett, who owns Dairy Queen and See's Candies (both very profitable companies), wipe his bung hole with $100 bills.

Football. It's football season. Saw the Oregon St. vs Utah game on Thursday. Upset #2? Well almost..... Looooooooooouie Sakoda kicked the game winning field goal with 1 sec. left. Sweet Lou will be experiencing the "hot chick" syndrome where he won't ever need to buy drinks.

Come to the light. I respect DA OAKLAND RAIDERS fans. Here you have a team that hasn't won very many games in the past 5 years and an owner who continues to dwindle the market value of the franchise. Yet, the fans continue dressing like clowns come game time.

Go Bolts (against Miami Dolphins).