Virus. And I don't mean a summer cold.

Basil here, with a message about Linda...

A virus has struck.

And not one of those you fight with Zicam or vitamin C or chicken soup or such.

I'm talking the nasty computer kind.

I blame Obama.

Until her computer is back and running, posting here will be light.

Don't Be Selfish!

In a local restaurant my server had on an "Obama 08" tie. I laughed as he had given away his political preference - just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need - the homeless guy outside. The waiter angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was very grateful.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment, I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was very angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved the money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

And government can't understand why the majority of US Taxpayer s feel like the waiter in this story...I figured the waiter would be overjoyed to have his money taken without his permission, given to help someone he did not know or choose but who was deemed to be more in need than he was...guess I was wrong!

Thank You, President Bush

I am so tired of hearing BHO throw President's Bush's name out with a sneer--I've reached the end of my rope! Finally, a journalist put into words how I feel about the kind of president he has been.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/03/an-election-day-note-thanks-president-bush/