I finally realized who Scott Walker reminds me of – Michael Scott. And, it’s not just looks or name.

While those looking in from the outside wonder, “Seriously…are you kidding me?” – both are on a power trip, equally clueless/sloppy, and definitely in love with themselves and/or cause no matter how idiotic. The Reagan part of this prank call is a good example. There’s no way Walker really thinks the Soviets gave two cares about Reagan laying off Air Traffic Controllers, right?  Palin wouldn’t have even said this line, right?

Difference: Scott’s at least funny – Michael Scott that is. And, he’s not a real life person making very important decisions. Walker is thankfully screwed in 2012 (recall) or 2014 (re-election) bid.

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This fairly comprehensive list was forwarded by my mom – I like it (but am not forwarding on for good luck)…

HANDBOOK 2011

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
5. Play more games.
6. Read more books than you did in 2010.
7. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
8. Sleep for 7 hours.
9. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

10. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
11. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
12. Don’t overdo it. Keep your limits.
13. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
14. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
15. Dream more while you are awake.
16. Envy is a waste of time.
17. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
18. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Do not hate others.
19. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
20. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
21. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
22. Smile and laugh more.
23. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree….

Society:

24. Call your family often.
25. Each day give something good to others.
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
28. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

31. Do the right thing!
32. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
33. However bad a situation is, it will change…
34. No matter how you feel, get up in the morning, dress up and show up.
35. The best is yet to come…
36. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy…

A facebook friend posted this pic and I think it’s cool…

Follow-up from LivingSocial at bottom of this posting

Well, at least the deal wasn’t for Tucson.

Imagery of a person taking target practice like Jared Loughner did less than a week ago in a desert before spraying bullets outside of a Safeway seems distasteful given current day events, right? Too soon, LivingSocial? No – of course not…it’s never too soon to make some dough!

Note – as ridiculous as desiring a concealed weapon license is, I have no issue with gun ownership. While I’d rather die than live thinking a gun will keep me safe, too each their own.

I ask you: “Do the rigors of 2011 already have you feeling pistol-whipped?” Click the below thumbnail 3 or 4 times to see the full size image/text…

Update: An excellent follow-up from LivingSocial can be seen here.

Everybody deserves a 2nd chance. Well, everybody other than Michael Vick. It’s fortunate that he’s REALLY good at football.

Regardless, I guess this is Dickie V. awkwardly giving Delco Rowley a second chance via some twitter props?

http://twitter.com/DickieV/status/15776459473813504

http://twitpic.com/3grc1e

Or, more likely, Dick Vitale is oblivious to these charges…

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2007/oct/26/teacher-charged-sending-child-nude-photos-self/

Anyone know if Delco was convicted? Coudn’t find anything. If not, wow – that’s a lawyer.

Screen grabs for when Dickie V yanks the tweet/photo…

The gunman’s agenda seems fueled by tax increases (and subsequent cuts) required to balance a school district’s budget. This blood is on your hands, Fox News + Glenn Beck + 9/11 Truthers + Obama Birthers. And, V For Vendetta. And, Anonymous. Welcome to the world we live in. The world I’ve been warning against since about 6 months after Obama got sworn into office.

As mentioned here, where was this insane group of people – hopefully they would have acted saner – when Bush was actually screwing our country and personal liberties?

P.S. The lead “negotiator” – Superintendent Bill Husfelt – did a hell of a job. His supporting cast not so much. Nor, would I have performed well under the circumstances. This could have been a lot more of a fcked up situation.