Here in California we have a budget problem. Frankly, we've had a budget problem for about 9/10ths of my life. But I have a way to solve it. And quickly.
We could earn enough money to cover everything if the police really crack down on people who talk on their phone while they drive.
Not a day goes by when I'm not almost rammed, run off the road, or having to brake hard to avoid some moron who is too lazy to look while changing lanes or stop at a stop sign.
My idea: Tell cops (in those sneaky all-white cruisers with no lights on top) to look for phone people. The money could be raised in a weekend!
The biggest problem is that the fine for talking while driving is about $150 and doesn't go up (as my girlfriend dutifully found out). My solution is that your first ticket is $150
the next one, $300
then $500
then a grand.
If you're too attached to your phone to either a)not use it while driving or b)use a bluetooth then you deserve to get a big-ass ticket.
Does anyone besides me remember when the History Channel had a lot of actual History content? It's like when MTV stopped showing music videos and the name of the station became an anachronism. "Pawn Stars" my ass!
Apart from the smugness exhibited sometimes, why do so many people sneer at Prius drivers? It seems like a win-win to me. They use less gas, produce less exhaust (yes, I know about the batteries) and I don't see a downside to filtering less of our money to the shady middle east kingdoms whose money supports things we have fundamental problems with (lack of human rights, poor woman's rights, support of radicalism, camel racing.)
Two things were embarrassing about Lebron James' little TV show the other night. One, Lebron himself and showing his arrogance, narcissism, and immaturity in having to have that attention (an HOUR of time to say "Miami"?) Two, ESPN. Fawning over this guy is as embarrassing as when they fall over themselves to praise the yankees endlessly. Jim Gray once again proved himself to be a tool.
I don't care that he left Cleveland. I've no rooting interest in that. But, my god that guy is a lame ass.
Ok, have a seat, I have something important to tell you before you go. You all ready? Good. Obama is just a politician. He's not the devil. He's not the savior. Just a politician. Got that? Write it down so you can reference that later. Ok, now you can go. Have an ice cream, it's hot out there.
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