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So how long will the media's love affair with Barack Obama last? After all he is the Messiah, and MSNBC has been tagged as the Obama channel. Of course the big three network stations, ABC, CBS and NBC still just cannot get enough of the man....it's as though there is no other news to report. The other night I was watching ABC Nightly News with Charles Gibson, who just fawns over Obama, who has a serious man-crush on Obama, and who comes across like he would love nothing more than to be Obama's man-servant, anyway, all but 4 minutes of the broadcast was devoted to Barack Obama. If it weren't for other news sources you'd think that Obama is all there is.

It's pretty scary when you think about it....with this so-called stimulus package that Obama is trying to push through quickly, and not giving any regard to the earmarks that Nancy Pelosi and other high ranking liberal Democrats have added in, it's not good. We're seeing ourselves getting closer to a socialist state. He now wants to go into the Appellate Courts and fill the upcoming vacancies with all liberal Democrats; no Republicans in the forecast. So much for a new era of bi-partisanship. And the topper for me is when the House Minority Leader John Boener goes to Obama to discuss the package with healthy suggestions and Obama responds this way, "I will listen to what the Republicans have to say, but just remember....I won."As far as I'm concerned, and at the same time realizing that it's still early, I'm not having a real good feeling.

Alright.....that's all of my Obama stuff for now. I just had to get it out since I'm back around for a while, ya'll know how I am!

Well it's been a tough few weeks and I'm glad to be back home here at the 'ole EFX. When I'm done yammerin' away here I'll be getting around to visiting and try to get caught up on the goings on. I'm seriously considering investing in a Wii system. By now any kinks there were in the beginning would be, for the most part worked out. It just looks like so much fun, albeit pretty expensive when you start adding up all the different games and accessories etc. The only person I know that actually has one says that he's already sunk almost a grand in the thing. But then he's piecing together the system just the way he wants it.

One of the things, or accessories that intrigues me is the exercise pad that you use with certain games, (if you will), to exercise in what appears to be a very fun way. Naturally with me I'd have to have the shooting game that's available, but who knows what two of those guns cost that you have to have to play! At any rate....the game system looks like something I'd really like to have. If anyone out there has one and happens to read this post, please let me know what you think and what kind of expense you've incured so far.
Let me part for today with this great and funny true story.....I loved it.

HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU'RE OLD AND DON'T MOVE FAST ANYMORE.

George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi , was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.

He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?"
He said "No." Then they said "All patrols were busy! You should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available." George said, "Okay" He hung up the phone and counted to 30.
Then he phoned the police again.

"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I just shot them." and he hung up.

Within five minutes, six Police Cars, a SWAT Team, a Helicopter,
two Fire Trucks, a Paramedic, and an Ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence, and caught the burglars red-handed.

One of the Policemen said to George, "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"
(True Story)
I LOVE IT!
Don't mess with old people.

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At 11:41, January 27, 2009, sarai said:

PhotoStyle and I have a Wii and we really like it, Wii play comes with it(along with one controller and nunchuck) we bought Wii Sports for the mini games it contains and a second controller/nunchuck. All you need to play any Wii game is a controller and/or a nunchuck, most of the "guns" you see are really just a plastic surround for the controller to make it seem more realistic for the player.
I got Wii Fit for myself this fall and I love it! that is the exercise game/balance board, the balance games are fun, the yoga is good, the cardio and strength training parts really get you moving as well. Even though I have access to a full gym(for free) I'd rather use the Wii Fit in my own home.
I'm not sure what we have spent total on it but I know they are not cheap and the console itself is still sort of hard to come by, Wii Fit is very hard to come by due to it's popularity.

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At 12:18, January 27, 2009, tonybrookes said:
	when a failed and inept administration has been routed by the US voters it must be so hard to let go...and so easy to snipe and winge from the security of oppositon just like the Conservative Party here who were they in power now would have exacerbated the situation here beyond any salvation.....best wishes Michael Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 02:41, January 27, 2009, dantesinferno said:

Um... what? Seriously, what was that? You've done nothing but hound at E for bashing Bush, and now that Obama's been in office for one week, you're tearing him down. I can see how that "he's the president, we should resepct him and the office" jargon translates to a democrat in the office. Well done. Not at all hypocritical.

Also, I was around when Bush started his reign of hell, and I distinctly remember that during his first weeks, all the news was about him. It's kinda what happens when a new president is elected, the world focuses on him. Especially if the new guy spends his first days retracting all the atrocities done by the previous occupant of the office.

Finally, would you like me to write you a list of the FOX News reporters who have done everything but orally pleasure Bush while he was in office? You really have the attention span of a housefly.

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At 04:26, January 27, 2009, Nikkie said:

I totally agree regarding Obama.
Regarding a Wii go for it! You will not regret it. When we first got the Wii we did purchase an extra controller and nunchuck so two can play at the same time. The Wii comes with Wii Play, that has a lot of games and levels that it did kept our family busy for awhile. Later we bought more games along with Guitar Hero and Wii fit. I am not in the typical 'gamer' demographic but totally love the Wii. It is a very fun interactive family activity for sure.

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At 05:09, January 27, 2009, Rubicon said:

Thanks sarai and Nikkie for the Wii info. It's too bad that the system doesn't come with two controllers and nunchucks, as you're calling them....but I guess that's just one more way that they get ya.

That Wii fit just sounds like a world of fun, and I guess I'd have to see what you're talking about with the casing going over the controller to make the more realistic gun thingy.
I see this Guitar Hero thing advertised all the time and have yet to figure out just what it is and how it's supposed to work. I saw one boxed up on a shelf at a store not long ago but even looking at that didn't help any either.

But yep....I think that Wii is in my very, very near future!

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At 05:15, January 27, 2009, Chandramoon said:
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At 05:21, January 27, 2009, sarai said:

Guitar Hero is a way for non musicians to "play" music, basically you pick a song to play and try for a good score, the guitar has a slot to plug the Wii controller into, they try to make it semi realistic, having you use the fingers on your left hand to change chords(five different colored buttons) and your right hand to strum on a wiggly bar thing, that's about it, play a song, feel like a rock star :D Rock Band and Guitar Hero World Tour also have a Bass, mic and drum set, so you need a whole group of friends to really enjoy them.

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At 05:41, January 27, 2009, lisalisabobisa said:
	Loved the story:) I don't know anything about the Wii or any video games for that matter. My son is addicted to that War "something" game. I can't think of the name, but he can spend days at a time on the computer playing it..... Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 08:10, January 27, 2009, DeeJay said:
	We've had a Wii for over a year now and absolutely love it! I want to get WiiFit, but haven't found one in the store yet. When I do, it's MINE! I think you'll really enjoy it. Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 09:18, January 28, 2009, Rubicon said:

Thanks again sarai.....I guess I could pass on the guitar hero thing. As a long time musician, and professional, it may not be for me. But I appreciate the info because when you see the commercials for it, it doesn't really make any sense.

Although I suppose for non-musicians it would be kinda fun to have others join in with the drum and bass etc. You could pretend that you're an arena rock band. But wait....do the chord changes that you make on the Wii guitar have to correspond correctly to the actual chords of the song? Do you know what I mean? Because if you only have 5 choices I guess it would limit the song options you'd have.

Deej! You're back.....where the hell ya been girl??

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At 02:14, January 28, 2009, sarai said:
	they try to make the chord changes accurate, but like you said the options are limited, you can play on different settings from easy to expert, the harder you set it the more fingers you have to use, on easy you usually only use one key at a time. Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 07:52, January 29, 2009, Rubicon said:
	Interesting....but like I said, it's probably not for me since I play the real thing. I found a place that sells the Wii for under $300.00 so there's a start. I thought that the basic system was more expensive than that. But I know from you that the other accessories add up pretty quick. I'm looking at it like a good investment.... Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 02:46, January 29, 2009, LauriesAsylum said:

If you have a GameStop near you, you can find used accessories and games for the Wii. I use the Wii everyday, I do boxing, tennis, jogging, baseball, etc. It's great exercise and it's fun to see how far you advance. I think it's the best invention in recent years. There are couch potato kids that are actually now getting some much needed exercise and they're having fun doing it!

As far as Obama goes, I'm taking a wait and see approach. They think he is going to be a miracle worker, but I have some reservations. I hope he can accomplish all he has promised and it doesn't take his whole presidency to do it.

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