Own the podium?

In previous years, I was happy with Canada's performance at the Olympics, especially compared to powerhouse countries like Russia and the US.

But this year, I'm just not happy with personal bests and our perennial 4th place finish. I think it's because of the whole "Own the Podium" initiative that we've been hearing about for 4 years.

I want Canada to win a gold in every sport, even if they don't have athletes competing in it.

I blame the Canadian Olympic committee for ruining the Olympics for me. I used to be happy to see Canada finish just outside the medals - but they built it up so much that we'd win everything that anything else is just a disappointment.

I blame CTV.

Lipstick wearing pigs

Sarah Palin scares me.

Well, as a person, she doesn't literally scare me - but her policies sure do. Case in point - she actually tried to link Sadam to Al Qaeda. Seriously? Even Bush doesn't try to pull that one any more.

But she can see Russia from her house... (oh Tina Fey, is there nothing you can't do?)

I don't understand how Republicans can buy in to the talking points without being critical - Socialized Healthcare is bad - but a Socialized fire department is OK. (and so is a socialized security force). Big government is bad, they have no business in my private life - but please Mr. (or Ms.) government, can you let me carry my gun, stop other people from having abortions, and never let those gays get married.

I'm glad that in Canada, even our conservative politicians are more or less centrists, and even sometimes left-leaning. Except for Harper - who seems to be some kind of a sweater-wearing Robot.

Anyway - the election's coming up - please go and vote.... unless you're going to vote conservative - in that case, please stay home.