2 years ago I would have never considered Newt, but as of this moment he is my first choice. I’m not happy with our options. The problems we have right now can only be fixed with someone who has well-thought-out solutions and someone with detailed knowledge of the issues. Even though I don’t always agree with him, Newt is the smartest person up on stage at those debates, and his solutions are deeper than suface sound bites.
I don’t know. I know some people are having a hard time, but I work in the insurance industry. In 11 years of this I have never seen so many people calling in to insure toys that they just bought (boats, Rv’s, atv’s, etc) It has been nonstop since spring. It has been unbelievable. Either quite a few people are in good shape financially, or they are just being irresponsible.
What Colorado hummus? I live here and the only hummus I’ve seen is not from Colorado - it’s a Greek food. Colorado food would be characterized as game food (elk, bison, etc) and, of course, beer.
06/02/2011 4:56:28 PM PDT
· 7 of 13 loreldan
to bruinbirdman
I just got back from Athens a couple months ago. A couple observations:
1.The cafes in the center of Athens were very full on the weekends - not during the middle of the week, but that’s true here as well.
2.Many times when I went out to buy something the shop I was going to was closed. They seem to close their shops randomly most of the day and then open them late afternoon when everyone is out walking. If they want business it seems like they would keep it open.
3. These random Metro strikes make it very inconvenient to go anywhere. If you get a day without a Metro strike and you travel across town to your favorite store and that store is closed...it’s infuriating.
4. The taxi drivers at the airport are definitely making money - a lot of it. Recently the train and the buses to the airport have been on strike a lot. It cost 68 euros to get a taxi to Monastiraki (downtown Athens).
I’m sorry, but this post is hilarious! Black face paint???!! Then running through the neighborhood after your camera made a noise. This an SNL skit! (Sorry if you’re serious.)
I know it's not popular around here, but I'm a Romney guy. However, I think Trump is the most electable. I talked to a good friend about politics today. She is very, very liberal - never voted Republican before. She said she would lean toward voting for Trump over Obama. Of course, this is anecdotal. But it shocked me. We hardly ever talk politics because we come from opposite sides. She thinks the birther issue is a bit off the deep end, as do I. But she's impressed with what he says on other issues, China, Libya, etc.