A Personal Note...

    This post is directed toward a delightful human being who wrote a nice, scathing email in response to my previous post.  Normally, I'd respond to such a pleasant missive personally; however, it would seem that I am unable to email this particular person. 

    Anyway, to you, dear friend (and you know who you are), I would just like to point out that though I find the country of France to be quite appealing, and in spite of the fact that my past travels there have been, overall, very pleasant, the idea of my moving there at this current time would be a logistical nightmare.  Not only is all my shit here in this country, it's not wired for 220.

    Thanks a bunch.

Your pal,
Dan

    That said, why is it that France seems to be the spot of choice for all these whacked out, misguided, pseudo-patriots to send those who criticize our president?  It's funny, really.  I mean, if someone wants to send me someplace to suffer until I keep my anti-gubmint rhetoric to a minimum, I figure a gulag in Siberia would probably do the trick.  After all, sending me to a country where they truly enjoy good food, good wine and a relaxed way of life is hardly a way to teach a guy like me any sort of lesson.   That's like saying "I hate you.  Now, here's a lifetime supply of chocolate cake and free beer."

    Anyway, since I'm ranting, what the hell is it with the hordes of religious folks hammering on my door the last couple of days?  There's been a surge in the various groups seeking to "save" me.  I worry that these groups will work both sides of my street on the same day and my little corner of Milwaukee will turn into a Midwest, holy-war with a pot-luck supper on Wednesday nights.

    Seriously...  Ages ago, over a game of Risk, God and I came to an understanding.  It's pretty simple really.  I don't believe in him and subsequently do not feel compelled to blame him for all the pissant, piddly nonsense that doesn't go my way.  And, in return, God gets Greenland. 

    Anyway, I think it's time for me to crash...  For those of you out there who can't sleep or are perhaps over-caffeinated, feel free to write and ramble either in the comments here or over at the somewhat quiet Gripe Line.

    Seriously, folks...  How are you? 

-DP