Indisputable Mathematical Logic

What Makes 100%?
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give 110%.
How about achieving 103%?
What makes up 100% in life?

Here’s a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

BUT,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+ 20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

and,
B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

AND, look how far ass kissing will take you.
A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%


So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that while hard work and knowledge will get you close, and attitude will get you there, its the Bullshit and Ass Kissing that will put you over the top.

The Spin Doctors

I don't know if this is true, but it's funny, typical "Washington speak", and proves that a good PR machine is priceless. Judy Wallman, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered that Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows. On the back of the picture is this inscription:

"Remus Rodham; horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889."
Judy e-mailed Hillary Clinton for comments. Hillary's staff of professional spin doctors sent back the following biographical sketch:

"Remus Rodham was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to service at a government facility, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."

And THAT is how it's done.

Obama: Menace or Messiah

Waiting outside in a long line of faces for your chance to see a piece of history in the making. Inside, the screaming, the tears, the cheering, and even the occasional fainting. Thirty years ago I would have thought of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, maybe a Billy Graham revival. Today it's a Barack Obama rally. There's a new Messiah in town. In an incredibly short amount of time, amidst freezing temperatures, rain or shine, he has become the mailman of hope for a new generation. He is an attractive, eloquent man with a vision. Sound familiar?

As a lifelong "registered" Republican, I have to admit my attention has been gotten. Now the hard part - wading through the political mire to a clear and sound judgement call on the November shore. Make no mistake, both sides offer the same challenge. Do I go with the tried and hardened workhorse that has brought us to our current state, or is it time for a political tsunami to hit Washington? The unfortunate truth is that at this stage of the game, no one man is going to change the course of a river that is so long and runs so deep, which brings to bear my next quandry.

Too many fingers in the old pie - old pie being the McCain camp. A lifetime of service in the Washington politico. Tough to unshake all those hands. I will give credit where credit's due though. He brings new meaning to blindsiding your opponent. In the last two weeks he has also reminded us that cronyism is alive and well. Endorsements galore from the B-12 network.

So, an old familiar musty wind, or a chance for a new and vibrant future. Caveat Emptor: Do your homework: 4 to 8 years is a long time to live with bad choices this big.

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