East Coast

What is it about the east coast? Those of us out here on the left coast have a hard time comprehending their ways. East Coasties are not as bad as Texans, but there is a certain aura about them that rubs the rest of us the wrong way. The stereotype is that they are:
1. Pushy
2. Rude
3. Demanding
4. Opinionated
5. Smug
6. Abrasive
7. Despite the belief that they are superior to the rest of the U.S. population, they manage to speak as if they have a mouth-full of shit like 1920's street thugs.

Of course there are exceptions, as I do have some great friends from back east.....

California Special Election

Californians are being bombarded yet again with ballot-box governance. Why do we have elected officials if everything is going to the polls? Here's the problem... Nobody has the time to delve into all of the confusing double-speak that ladles propositions and other assorted ballot measures. Hell, 95% of people don't even open their flipping mail and pay their BILLS let alone ponder and analyze election material.

....and why should we????

It's filled with so much jargon and is so purposely complicated that they've even managed to make the populace's knee-jerk angry "no" votes come out to be a "yes" in their favor by twisting text and words around. It seems that no matter what, the outcome for all ballot measures leaves the average joes who actually hold jobs and pay taxes out in the cold. The poor get everything handed over to them, and the rich get loopholes galore.

Nobody knows what in the hell they're voting for anymore.... I do. The message loud and clear is "fuck you working guy -- GIVE ME MORE MONEY!"

Sit on a Corn Cob and ROTATE

One of my dearest friends from MN uses this phrase whenever she's disgusted with somebody. She is so truly pissed off when she says it, but I can't help but laugh because the visual is just too much! So..... whenever you're angry at somebody tell them to "sit on a corn cob and ROTATE!"

Furries

I agree this post would have had more impact around November, but I saw this car parked in my parking lot and just had to take a picture of the bumper sticker. This post is for my Furry Friends everywhere..... Yes, we DID stop Palin. We won't allow the dingy betch to shoot wolves from helicopters;)

Swine Flu

Remember the Sars virus and the Noro virus? We were all supposed to die of a mass pandemic back then. The world is still just as overpopulated as ever, and now we're threatened with the Swine Flu. Do you think you have the Swine Flu? Here is a GREAT link to check out your symptons and where to get help. Visit www.doihaveswineflu.org

Sharaton Restaurant Leftovers

I went to a lunch meeting at the local Sheraton Hotel not too long ago. The meeting included a sit-down lunch, and the portions were HUGE so I asked for a "to go" box so I could take my excess food home.

Request DENIED! WTF??? I could not believe my ears. Did I not pay for this food? Who are they to tell me that I can't take the food I purchased home?

"We're sorry, ma'am, but it's against our policy to allow food off the premisis," stated the college-aged employee as he tried to whisk my 1/2 finished food plate away.

Not so fast....

"I'm still working on mine," I quickly retorted back.

I was appalled that a hotel employee would state that the food I purchased was not really mine, but rather the property of the hotel and the hotel decides what to do with the portions I don't eat. If that's the policy, please charge me by the biteful. Do you think they would offer me a refund for what I did *not* eat and not allow me to take home? Of course not. All that entered my mind was what ridiculous lawsuit preceeded this stipid policy.

So.... while I sent college-aged-hotel-employee away to get me some more iced tea, I wrapped my leftovers in the hotel's linnen napkin and put it in my purse. That move was completely undignified, but it was the principal of the matter......

Job Application and Interview

I have no idea how employers in California hire anybody -- we can't ask any questions! Everything is taboo and illegal for shit that really matters in the work place. We can't even get information from former employers. We are left to rely on our instinct and gut feel, which can also be thrown against employers. Here's my list of questions/criteria that truly matters, but unfortunately, can't be asked....

1. Are you high maintenance?
2. Are you a whiner/complainer?
3. Can you shut your fucking mouth and not get caught up in petty office politics?
4. Would fellow employees describe you as an asshole?
5. Will you actually do your job and not be looking to sue for some obscure reason hoping to gain something?
6. Do you have a sense of humor, or do you always walk around like you have a 2x4 shoved up your ass?