I Just Got Laid

Off that is. Yes, that’s right I’ve involuntary joined the ranks of 11.1 million unemployed Americans. You can label it what you want laid off, down-sized, let go, axed, terminated, canned, dismissed...Fired! It is all the same I no long have any place to be 9-5 Monday - Friday.

Am I worried? Yes. Am I going to be depressed and come to hate everyone and everything in this world? No. I’m actually relieved. Now it looks like I can take as much time as I like over the holiday season.

Looks like I'll need to put this documentary on my Netflix que --- Fired!

When life gives you AIDS....make lemonAIDS!

I’m not black
I’m not gay
And Africa is so far away
But what’s one more December holiday?
Happy AIDS Day anyway
-Sarah Silverman

Change Has Come To America

Yes We Can

Today, I jumped out of bed put on something blue and rushed out to the polls to be first inline. On my way out the door, I realized someone had stolen my Obama yard sign and replaced it with a McCain sign. I didn’t let this incident ruin my favorite day that only comes around every 4 years. I voted! And I voted with hope instead of fear.

But now that this exciting election season is coming to an end, I’m not sure what I’m going to do with myself after today. I’ve spent the last 9 months reading political blogs, staring at polls, volunteering for Maine Dems, and arguing with all and any republicans, and now it’s about to be over.

This has be an epic election season and I’m glad that I’ve played a part in all this excitement. I hope I don’t go through election withdrawals, but I’ll be back in full political swing in 2012.

Please don’t forget to VOTE!

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Is Joe Here?

This is the best political blunder caught on camera. Well, maybe not the best...but it still makes me laugh every time I watch.

Reverse Psychology to Get People to the Polls

Voting is your civic duty and the only way to effect change.  Get out and vote and get your friends to do the same.  

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Wave that Flag, Wave Wide and High

And Barack is grateful.

The Great Schlep

Sarah Silverman is urging jewish grandkids across the nation to visit their Florida grandparents to talk to them about voting for Barack Obama. Florida could once again determine who wins the presidency. The Great Schlep will take place October 11-13 and aims to help convince all the Bubies and Papas in Florida to vote for Barack Obama. To find more information about how you can get involved in The Great Schlep visit www.thegreatschlep.com.

The Great Schlep from The Great Schlep on Vimeo.

We Have So Much at Stake This Time - Vote!

Why your vote counts.

Because elections today frequently are won by tiny margins, the mobilization of women – has the potential to change the political landscape in many states and perhaps the country as a whole.

Only 64% of the eligible voters in the United States voted in 2004. Worse yet, only 47% of 18-24 year olds voted—as compared to 71% of seniors 65 years and older.

No wonder Social Security is the third rail of politics while women’s issues like reproductive rights, peace, affirmative action, and the environment take a back seat. Women have enormous rights at stake in this election. Yet, we are the least registered and least voting population in the country. It’s time for women to make their voices heard...VOTE!

Your vote counts! Get to the polls and make the difference on November 4th!

Click here to learn more about how Her Vote Counts.

We Must Never Forget

Today marks the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Three years and the city still hasn't been rebuilt. Three years and many people still haven't returned home.

Hurricane Katrina was a human rights and humanitarian disaster. It exposed the painful reality that the wealthiest country in the world can forget and abandon those who are poor and black.

Close to 2,000 people lost their lives in the storm and the floods that followed while the Bush Administration watched. The tragedy of Hurricane Katrina will go down in history as one of the most shameful moments in American History.

To mark this horrific anniversary and to remind people to never forget and to never let this happen again, a powerful documentary opens today called Trouble in the Water. This award winning documentary directed and produced Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine) tells the story of Kimberly Rivers Roberts, an aspiring rap artist and 3rd ward resident, who films her story of surviving the storm and its aftermath.

In Case You Missed Barack Obama Last Night

Paris is Like, Totally Ready to Lead

Paris Hilton tells off John McCain for putting her in one of his Obama attack ad.

Last week the McCain campaign aired “TV Ad: Celeb” mocking Barack Obama popularity by comparing Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears and suggesting that Obama was no more than a celebrity candidate unready to lead the nation. The ad has stirred up plenty of criticism already, notable from Paris’ mother Kathy, who donated $4,600 to McCain's campaign earlier in the year. Kathy responds,

This was "a complete waste of the country's time and attention at the very moment when millions of people are losing their homes and their jobs” Kathy stated to Huffington Post.

But Paris fires back at McCain today with help from Will Ferrel’s Funny or Die website with a funny spoof announcing that she “is like, totally ready to lead.”

"Hey America, I'm Paris Hilton and I'm a celebrity too. Only, I'm not from the olden days, and I'm not promising change like that other guy. I'm just hot. But then that wrinkly, white-haired guy used me in his campaign ad, which I guess means I'm running for president. So thanks for the endorsement white-haired dude."

Paris goes on to announce her energy policy, vice presidential pick and promises to paint the White House pink.

This may be a new low in US presidential campaigns, but spoof political ads are nothing new. And I too totally loves it!

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

Eff You Cancer!

For the first time we can envision the possibility of stopping cancer in its tracks. But just when science is on the verge of giving us the breakthroughs that can end cancer, the will and the funding to do so are disappearing from the national agenda and from our collective consciousness.

Cancer takes our brothers, our sisters, our fathers and mothers, our husbands and wives, our best friends, our children, ourselves. Every day in America 1500 people die and yet the means to save them are literally within our reach. To wait any longer for someone else to save our lives and the lives of those we love is unforgivable.

Working with the top experts in cancer research, Stand Up To Cancer is forging a new way to develop breakthroughs that will end cancer. They’re putting together the best and the brightest minds in cancer research – those on the edge of accomplishment – investing in their projects and taking the bureaucratic obstacles out of their way. Building interdisciplinary “Dream Teams” of scientists, clinicians, technicians and other experts, who will focus on a specific cancer problem. Tracking their progress in real time, so that everyone who invests can see how their participation is creating real change.

Funds will be administered by the American Association for Cancer Research, the largest scientific organization in the world focusing on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research.  Together with their scientific Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee, comprised of world-class scientists across several disciplines and patient advocates, the most promising projects will be identified.

To learn more & to donate visit www.standup2cancer.org.

“C” is for Cookies Sometimes?

Sesame Street’s beloved blue furry googly eyed monster who’s best known for saying “Me eat cookie!” or “Omm nom nom mom” is concerned about the growing numbers of obese children and decided to curb his eating habits with the hopes that his young fans will follow. Sesame Street is not putting Cookie on a diet but rather teaching him to control his cookie cravings and to scarf other things down like fruit and vegetables.

To see Cookie Monster's bio click here.

This is BIG...

Tim Russet, moderator of "Meet the Press" died yesterday. Tim was one of the greatest reporters of all time. He held Washington accountable by asking the right question and getting to the truth. Informed and thorough Tim Russet set the bar for serious journalism. His love of news especially politics was infectious. This is an extraordinary loss in American journalism.

Big Papi US Citizen

The 32-year-old Red Sox slugger from the Dominican Republic was sworn in today as a US citizen.

The Bump a Symbol of Change

Let's give it up to Barack Obama for wining the democratic nomination.  But more importantly for giving Michelle Obama the bump.  At the climatic moment when the Senator from Illinois was about to accept the nomination the whole world watched Barack gently knock knuckles with his wife Michelle.  Yes that's right -- Barack gives the bump.  While others my shake, hug, kiss, give a thumbs-up, high-five or low-five, Barack is truly the man to bring change and throws out the bump.