Chris Dodd Seemed Patriotic

Chris Dodd, distinguished senator from the state that is, for my money, hardest to spell, is retiring. Him and a bunch of other senators. Quitters. Just kidding, we all know who the real quitter is.

Anyway, he always seemed like a pretty good guy mostly because he is the senator that most resembles the eagle from the muppets. Am I right or am I right?

RNC Recap

While researching the hypocrisy of the esteemed Governor of Alaska, I came across this AWESOME article. AP reporter Jim Kuhnhenn listened thoughtfully to the Republicans this week, repectfully weighed the facts... and came back with an official "Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire." Please read. Please pass along.

These Folks Sure Can Spin A Yarn...

If you were fresh off the spaceship this week, taking your first little tour of the planet and happened to catch John McCain and the rest of the Republicans at the RNC, you'd be convinced these were earthlings who were NOT in power (and definitely didn't vote with the current administration 95% of the time). They're going to "shake up Washington", after all. And if you were wondering which party cares more about the people than their own wallets (official term: special interests), well, it's obviously these guys who put "Country First". Illegal immigrants from far-off constellations aside (coming soon - Galactic Space Fence), is anyone out there buying this shit?

Rachael Makes Barack LOL

Just like ScarJo, our very own Rachael has been emailing with Barack Obama. In a Dimpled Chads exclusive, here is his message to her and her response.

BARACK: Rachael --
Why would the Republicans spend a whole night of their convention attacking ordinary people?

RACHAEL: Barack, I honestly do NOT KNOW! AND San Fran (that's where I live) and I felt like, hey what'd we ever do to them? I don't go around bashing where THEY live. OK, fine, fine. Yes I do. But YOU don't. You are a much better person than I.

BARACK: With the nation watching, the Republicans mocked, dismissed, and actually laughed out loud at Americans who engage in community service and organizing.

RACHAEL: No Senator, honestly this had me baffled all night I'm SO GLAD you are pointing this out. Are they just admitting they're pure evil?

BARACK: Our convention was different. We gave the stage to everyday Americans who hunger for change and stepped up to make phone calls, knock on doors, and raise money in small amounts in their communities.

RACHAEL: Totally...totally agree.....

BARACK: You may have missed it, but we also showed the country a video with the faces and voices of those organizers, volunteers, and donors from every corner of the country.

RACHAEL: I did miss that (recapping Project Runway for my job...sorry...) but sounds awesome. OK you win again! Here comes $100. Guess Joaquin's buying Sushi next week.

Keep up the good work! - Rachael

Heating Up in St. Paul...

My top three observations from night three (see what I did there?) of the Republican National Convention:

1) Rudy Giuliani is the devil.

2) Sarah Palin gave a solid speech, but aimed directly at the base. I don't think any swing voters are swinging republican for that one.

3) When did being a community organizer become a bad thing? I'm so confused.

Juno From Juneau Part Deux

...as promised, a brief discussion about Sarah Palin, the mother...

Karla (Rachael's mom) has a valid point. She said that if her child had been pregnant at 17, she would never have exposed her to this kind of public scrutiny by running for national office. I hadn't thought about it, but, duh. Isn't a mother supposed to protect her children instead of throw them under the bus for the sake of ambition?

One More Thing About Judgment...

I forgot one of my favorite points! Sarah Palin actually asked the question, "What is it exactly that the VP does every day?" I suppose if McCain wins, we better hope she's a quick learner.