IF the economy is the #1 issue in America why would you vote for McCain? He stated not long ago (Sept 15,2008) that the fundamentals of our economy is good:blink:. Seriously? Then just today or yesterday, he said the problem with the economy is corporate greed and would have a commission (much like the like 9/11 commission) study it. WTF?! So basically he is saying he doesn't want to deal with the economy! AND lets not forget his TOP economic advisor stated just a few months ago in JUNE/JULY of THIS year that there was nothing wrong with our economy and that the American people were a bunch of "whiners". Does this sound like a person who is for the people? It is just infuriating to me that this race has become "tight"! I mean it's pretty bad when Karl Rove says the McCain campaign is lying and running a bad campaign!! UGH I will never understand what people see in McCain!

Comments like that make me regret responding to this post. I have my reasons as you have yours. If he does not scare you well then good for you enjoy your right to vote for him but dont think it gives you the right to disrespect others!

but didn't papa bush start the pissing contest that baby bush felt oblige to finish?

chachas research was presented on the today show on friday when matt lauer interviewed clinton. he actually gave a great response - utube it.

each party has it's share of those who are not fond of their parties selection...move along past this point - those on the fence are still not convinced of either - that's the issue; not us who already have a definite candidate in mind.

i loved tina fey last night playing palin in the interview w/couric asking for a lifeline / or to call a friend to answer a question....HILLARIOUS

I keep continuing to forget to watch SNL; I am so pissed! I saw Fey's depiction the first week on youtube; it was hilarious! She got the accent spot on!

Yes re: Poppa Bush. Supposedly bin Laden sent him a note wanting to meet and he blew him off (understandably). Supposedly that begun the hatred.

I can't imagine wanting to run for President these days. There's way too crap they have to put up with. There are definitely things I agree with McCain on and things I disagree on with Obama but I agree more with Obama.

I was just on selectsmart.com. I hadn't realized that McCain was for gay marriage or a civil union as much as he been against. Also, didn't know that Obama was against gay marriage but for something civil (for him to supposedly be soooo leftish.) Interesting.

re; "As we say where I am from ,"Republicans there's no future in your frontin'!""

I have no idea what this means.

I did say where I'm from.

To translate, frontin' is short for fronting. To put up a front, a facade.

How can the republicans hope for success, real success if they continue putting up facades.

IMHO

I usually dont talk politics because it can really bring out the worst in people. I feel as long as you can live comfortably with your choice that is all that matters the rest will become history.

I agree with that sentiment.

Why does he scare you? Because he is intelligent and well-educated and you are used to a moron running the state?

Funny yet makes the point so well!

Why does he scare you? Because he is intelligent and well-educated and you are used to a moron running the state?

Comments like that make me regret responding to this post. I have my reasons as you have yours. If he does not scare you well then good for you enjoy your right to vote for him but dont think it gives you the right to disrespect others!

Now I am big on attack the issue and not the person. In this case I don't think she was being disrespectful. I think she was just having fun with the rant. I hope no one felt personally attacked. It just didn't come off that way to me. I hope I'm right.:teeth_smile:

April - you're about as far away from surgery as I have until my surgery. Have any thoughts you'd like to share? Anything you would do the same and/or differently? Thx!

April - you're about as far away from surgery as I have until my surgery. Have any thoughts you'd like to share? Anything you would do the same and/or differently? Thx!

OMG! It is so different being on this side of the band. I keep touching my port kinda like a pregnant woman touches her belly-incredulous!

Hmm.. What everyone said about gas was very true for me. Have all meds. on hand as well as food for liquids and other stages of eating.

I cleaned (think nesting). Especially my kitchen. I organized cabinets and even created a special place for Protein, drink mixes etc.

I have the realize band. It is installed without fill but you are suppose to have restriction simply because of placement. So I am learning my band. My doc. will not do the first fill until 6 weeks out!

I lost 11lbs from day of surgery to 8 days post op. However, it took 1 1/2 more weeks to lose 2 lbs. I think it is because I have started eating more protein in meat form like grilled fish, chicken salad and moist roasted chicken-that really surprised me. I thought that since I did not have any fill that I would start gaining after I started eating food.

I hope this helps.

OMG! It is so different being on this side of the band. I keep touching my port kinda like a pregnant woman touches her belly-incredulous!

Hmm.. What everyone said about gas was very true for me. Have all meds. on hand as well as food for liquids and other stages of eating.

I cleaned (think nesting). Especially my kitchen. I organized cabinets and even created a special place for Protein, drink mixes etc.

I have the realize band. It is installed without fill but you are suppose to have restriction simply because of placement. So I am learning my band. My doc. will not do the first fill until 6 weeks out!

I lost 11lbs from day of surgery to 8 days post op. However, it took 1 1/2 more weeks to lose 2 lbs. I think it is because I have started eating more protein in meat form like grilled fish, chicken salad and moist roasted chicken-that really surprised me. I thought that since I did not have any fill that I would start gaining after I started eating food.

I hope this helps.

incredulous - I so love big words :wink_smile:

I definitely need to go shopping. I found a list online but despise shopping so much that I haven't gone yet. Oh well. I'm still trying to figure out which of the Protein drinks to try. :teeth_smile:

I too am going to have a Realize band and my doc waits until 6 weeks out for a fill too. (like... omg, haha) I just realized that 6 weeks exactly out for me will be Thanksgiving day. :redface: Oh the irony...

PS - loved "high functioning moron" - unfortunately, it seems like there are plenty on both sides. :biggrin:

What a lovely post, Jack! I can't wait to be banded! :-D

Everytime I see your avatar, I think "arrggggg, matey"

re; gaining after initial liquid diet

yes, common to some degree....during liquid phase the colon mostly empties. Beginning solids again will find a certain amount of (transient) pounds in the small intestines/colon. Typically than can range 3-4 up to 10 or 12, more in some cases. Add in the extra Fluid (7#/gallon water) and we have many Bandsters lamenting and distressing over an unavoidable physiological reality.

Congratulations to ALL Bandsters en route to New Health.

Oh Jack, you could make the end of the world sound like Thoreau. I love it! I should call you Jack Frost as in Robert Frost.

So Jack where I'm from we would say "Chile, you gon' get fat!" he he

A column from my Sunday newspaper today:

PARKER: Palin needs to step aside | Editorials & Opinions | Star-Telegram.com

I saw somewhere that McCain was a boxer, and it is common not to look your opponent in the eye. I don't know if this is why he didn't look at Obama, but it is how one newscaster explained his behavior.

Ha! You're down to an hour countdown!!!

I know...I can't wait until my bowel prep tomorrow!!