WHAT'S YOUR PRICE?

For the past few months I have not been able to provide the type or quality of thought that the readers of this spot deserve. The reasons for my "block" are not important, what really matters is that I'm ready to go. There is a clear mission which I intend to pursue, with facts, fun and vigor.

I cannot get into the meat of today's topic without mentioning the announcement that Susan Sarandan and Tim Robbins have split. No real surprise, Tim's prescription for Viagara could not be extended, and Susan has run out of cosmetic surgery options.

A personal note to Susan and Tim, you are proof that misery loves company.

WHAT'S YOUR PRICE?

Rather than join those who have attacked, questioned or exposed the inadequacies and "mis-speaks" in the numerous Health Care Reform proposals, I prefer to address the manner in which votes were purchase in The Senate.

Webster defines prostitution, as selling yourself for physical pleasure to the opposite or same gender. The buyer is generally referred to as The John (or I suppose that you could also say a Jane).

Although there have been numerous purchases, I want to look at just two.

Harry Reid is the John and Senator Landrieu the seller

Senator Landrieu (D. LA) - received $300M dollars in aid for storm repairs. Lets see, the storm took place over 5 years ago, billions of dollars have been spent and except for a small part of New Orleans, most of the damage has been repaired.

Pray tell, where will all the money go? History tells us that the State of Louisiana is among the top 5 most corrupt states in the nation. Perhaps, Mayor Ray (school bus) Nagen can find a use for the money? A new parking lot for school buses or empty house trailers might be nice.

Senator Landrieu got the money and she the John got her vote!

Senator Reid remains the John, but this time Senator Nelson (D Neb.) the seller.

This deal is really great, Senator Nelson succeeded in getting his state an exemption from future increases in Medi-Caid payment. Essentially, Nebraska will be getting services without sharing in the increased costs forever. A great free ride.

The concession which refers to government paid abortion may well be the largest concession given to any politician. I have always 12believed that if I had nothing to do with the pregnancy, I have no responsibility for the cost of it's outcome.

The Great State of Nebraska, home of Boy's Town, Warren Buffett and the now closed race track named Aksarben, elected a great Senator.

I take my hat off to both Senator's Landrieu and Nelson, they did their job, by serving the people of their states. Unfortunately, the leader of the Senate, Harry Reid (D Nev.) again proves his desperation to please the puppeteers that pull his strings has no boundary. We can only hope that Senator Reid can get a job in a casion in 2011, maybe he could be in charge of hiring cocktail waitresses?

Finally, how come we hear nothing about the price paid for the votes of Senators Specter, Casey, Menendez, Lautenberg, Snow, Lieberman, or Schumer. Apparently they serviced the John for free.

It's great being back - A Happy Holiday to all and to all a good night.

Will be writing again on Monday December 28.