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* The demise of Prop 21, the $18 per vehicle fee, in exchange for free (yeah, right) entrance to California State Parks. Duuuuuuh, the pro-Prop 21 television spots' number one reason for passing this haphazard proposition was that "our state parks are revenue producers (they MAKE money)." Uh, then why do you need $18 bucks per vehicle?

* New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, lamented her (not as intelligent?) brother for his conservative views. She mentioned his glee in seeing the "semi-chastened" (what?) Barack Obama's appearance at a press conference following the election...when Obama "conjured up images of the curtain opening in 'The Wizard of Oz'." Hey, she's been reading my blog.

* Here in California, there is still no winner (or loser) in the State Attorney General's race. L.A. District Attorney Steve Cooley and his S.F. counterpart, Kamala Harris, are still neck and neck in this hotly contested race. All right, so I guess I'll have to call it. I predict...it'll be the same as always...keep counting votes until the Dem wins...hmmm, Kamala Franken?

* One of the main reasons (and I guess we should be happy about this) for the people refusing to "talk to Meg (Whitman)," was undocumented "maid" Nicky Diaz Santillan's timely request for a few thousand dollars in back pay. Election over...Whitman settles...now, will Nicky be deported? No, but please,(is there) any possibility of sending Gloria Allred in her place?

* One of the "winners" in this month's elections would have to be Charles Rangel of New York. He easily won re-election (to his 20th two year term) in the House of Representatives. Uh-oh, just in time for a symbolic tongue lashing for (found true) 11 counts of "crimes," uh I'm sorry, ethics' violations, including tax fraud. A censure? Slap? Hey, you or I would be in prison...

* We here in California believe in progressive ideals. We look forward. We don't want to return to days of yore...what is this, the olden days? So, with that in mind...our new governor? Drum roll please...Jerry Brown, he of perpetual frugality and austerity. But, why are there no media types commenting on his "no new taxes (ideas) pledge? Beats me...

* Speaking of protests, students at UC San Francisco are angrily demonstrating the Regents who are once again raising tuition fees for all students. In a related story, the State Supreme Court ruled that children of illegal immigrants do not have to pay out of state tuition. Not a peep from the students. Fair enough...so it's obvious that it's not about the money...just so we're clear...

* Still vying for the spotlight, former President Bill Clinton shot a cameo for the sequel to "The Hangover." Despite a number of complaints from cast members, the cameo was shot while the president was in Thailand to speak at a "green energy" conference. Really? Oh, and no truth to the rumor that sequel star Bradley Cooper is allergic to Cubans (cigars)...

As always, there is simply too much which requires comment and not enough time or space to document said comment. "What? What the hell are you talking about? I never know what your friggin' point is!!" Oh, hi Jack...good grammar by the way. That's right...you're a radio guy, so throw out rules of language...except when YOU want to enforce the rule.

I remember, on occasion, I've e-mailed Jack and Joe (of the, ehem, award winning syndicated Armstrong and Getty Radio Program) to offer comment. I know, it's a "radio" show, but I absolutely do not call in to these shows because I prefer not to have my comments taken out of context and subsequently dismissed by any of these "last word" hosts. Anyway, Armstrong and Getty have never responded or commented except for one time, Jack sent a "snarky" comment which must have taken him two seconds of thought (including hitting the "reply" button)...and yes, that, along with his nasally, high-pitched, whiny voice during diatribes has earned him "alter ego" status...but I digress...

But, you're right. I've thrown myself into this world and actually, I wouldn't have it any other way. I opt NOT to call into these shows because after all, it IS all about me, right? Well, actually, I believe I could go head to head with any of them...and I might someday...but at the moment, it's not to be, because I would want to hammer ALL sides...and that would take a lot of time, for sure. Since Air America left the airwaves, there's no ready place to go for far left revelry. Sure, it's ALL out there, but it's slim pickings for the liberal/progressive set (on radio anyway)...

Unfortunately, the right wingers are all over...even the "uber" right, like Michael Savage (yes, definitely a pseudonym for this syndicated radio host)...that's one guy I don't get. As smart as he is, you'd think he'd have some true interactive debate. However, he puts on these heavily edited single person "fake" calls and then when he DOES take an actual call, especially one from a listener with views contrary to his, he ends up screaming and hanging up...and then his "nation" calls in and says, "way to go, Michael." Way to go, what, would be my question? I can hang up on callers...

All right...so there's another purpose for this blog. Calling out both sides of the national media, both broadcast and print...AND infiltrate the fifth estate, via internet as well as radio and television. Of course, we can't forget stand-up...another area begging for astute political satire...not the usual, "oh, hey, Bush is stupid," or "man, that Pelosi sure is ugly." I mean, real humor...actual satire...what passes for satire today is nothing but mean spirited partisanship.

So, where do we go from here...now that all other children are growing up...sorry, Alan Parsons reference (to the Alan Parsons Project, a 1970-80's British progressive rock band). Alas, we are still a long way off and not much time to get there. But I will continue with the "smack talk," and being just a tad irreverent. Still...I don't care...what you do...I wouldn't want to be like you...hey, a second Alan Parsons reference...good one...

Sorry Bill...sorry Glenn...sorry Rush...so, so sorry John, Mitch, Rand...the "landslide" in Tuesday's election looked more like mud pies. Of course, the GOP and their minions remain clueless...and that's just sad. But it's not as if NOBODY knows. I mean, even the quote-unquote mainstream media knew...and played it up so much so that post-election, no matter what, they'd be able to say, "See? It wasn't that bad...just a few angry voters." But even they don't completely get it.

Yes, the Republicans picked up at least 60 seats in the House...and they pulled out a few governor gigs as well. But, all THAT will do is provide "cover and concealment" for the present administration...in that anything that goes wrong in the next two years, well, blame it on Mr. Sunlamp (John Boehner, soon to be speaker) in the House. Luckily, there ARE those who get it. One pundit opined, "How else could you (inferring, anyone) lose to Harry Reid (Senate Majority Leader)," aside from nominating weak candidates? The GOP did...and the pundit is absotively correct...

But, there are "minions" on both sides...MSNBC's lineup can't seem to get on the same page. As mentioned in this blog last week, host Keith Olbermann just last week went on a twenty minute tirade, regarding the inexperienced "whack jobs" put forth as candidates by the Republican party in the 2010 elections. Then, almost simultaneously, co-hostite, Rachel Maddow spent a good portion of her program mocking the GOP party as being the same old tired retreads (even mentioning, of course, George W.)...

But, both mentioned (trumpet sound please) the Tea Party, as being notoriously involved, with Olbermann citing their far, faaaaar out agenda...and Maddow harping on their striking similarity to core Republican values. Both, of course, are wrong. The Tea Party will be no more relevant in the next decade as Ross Perot (former reform party presidential candidate) has been since Dana Carvey of Saturday Night Live stopped doing impressions of him. "Now, now, that's just sad!"

We here in California, though, didn't (as the same pundit maintained) "buck a trend." Granted, we went Democrat all the way. Every executive office went true blue. Sure, a few out there (and by out there, I mean outlying area), legislative seats went red, but the rural areas, those outside the coastal/big city regions have always been in the minority. The urban areas, with former AND future governor Jerry Brown and Kamala Harris (far left DA from San Francisco and the new Attorney General), yes, THAT is California...AND the country. If we'd voted the OTHER way, then perhaps the "buck a trend," analogy would have (some) merit.

Speaking of S.F., yes, a big victory was had by all...and it only took 52 years...from Willie to Will, and Gaylord to Atlee, from Orlando to J.T. and Bobby to Barry...and ALL those who came before them...the 2010 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!! THAT, my friends, is huge!!