For those of you who do not know, I am a fan of Stephen Colbert (at least, most of his stuff). So when I was shown that he did a spot on his show about "Utah's Third" I was most intrigued and had to make a post about it.
"Utah's Third" refers to Utah's third congressional district which recently elected a new Congressman, Jason Chaffetz. If you've ever seen Stephen Colbert interview somebody, you are in for a treat; especially, when the interviewee plays along (which Chaffetz does, to some extent).
Enjoy the clip and Go Utah's Third!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The 44th President of the United States
What a historic day!!! I hope that you remember this day for the rest of your life and have the chance to tell your children about today. The first Black President of the United States has now taken office.
But even more important than that is that after today, America will change. The way to make that a positive change is up to each one of us. As we participate in government and make our voices heard, as we fight against inequality, as we raise our children to become good citizens in this country, we contribute our part to making America the greatest nation on Earth!!
But even more important than that is that after today, America will change. The way to make that a positive change is up to each one of us. As we participate in government and make our voices heard, as we fight against inequality, as we raise our children to become good citizens in this country, we contribute our part to making America the greatest nation on Earth!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
For the first time, I love the AP Poll
I just had to take a break from my studying to post about the #1 NCAA Football Team in the Country...
The Utah Utes!!!
Even though they didn't get a shot at the National Championship, even though they "only" ended up in the Sugar Bowl --where they blew The Crimson Tide out of the water (at least during the first quarter and most of the second half), and even though they "only" came up #2 in the AP Poll, in my book, they should be No. 1!!!
I realize that Florida actually won the National Championship and it's obvious why they ended as ranked #1; BUT, the blue-collar football team from Salt Lake City, UT jumped the Trojans AND the Longhorns to snatch away the #2 spot. They deserve everything they earned (AllState Sugar Bowl Champions, MWC Champions, a convincing win over the 25th ranked Cougars, and BCS-bustin' fame) and MORE!!!
I don't think that the BCS will change it's mind anytime soon about allowing automatic bids to BCS bowl games for non-BCS conference teams. But I do think that as the MWC and the WAC continue to win their high-profile games, in a few years, it might become a reality.
On another note: I did feel bad about the lot Texas got this year (though I don't think they would have done any better against Florida). They had an amazing season and I'm glad they were able to pull off the win against the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. I cheered almost as hard for Quan Cosby at the end of the Fiesta Bowl as I did for the Utes in the Sugar Bowl (not as much, but almost). NEVERTHELESS, I don't feel bad that they ended behind the Utes. I do feel bad that they ended behind the USC Trojans. Sure, USC beat Penn State, but the way Penn State was playing last week, anybody could have beat them -- even BYU ;) Also, I'll admit that the Fiesta Bowl was close and the Buckeyes almost pulled off an upset, but at least the Longhorns had their only loss come from a top-ten ranked opponent, whereas the Trojans lost to the unranked Beavers from Oregon State (though I give props to the Beavers, they earned that win vs. USC). Colt McCoy and the Longhorns should have ended up as #3 and the Trojans as #4. But what can I do.
All I can do is cheer for the #2 Utah Utes Football Team!!!! They earned it!!
The Utah Utes!!!
Even though they didn't get a shot at the National Championship, even though they "only" ended up in the Sugar Bowl --where they blew The Crimson Tide out of the water (at least during the first quarter and most of the second half), and even though they "only" came up #2 in the AP Poll, in my book, they should be No. 1!!!
I realize that Florida actually won the National Championship and it's obvious why they ended as ranked #1; BUT, the blue-collar football team from Salt Lake City, UT jumped the Trojans AND the Longhorns to snatch away the #2 spot. They deserve everything they earned (AllState Sugar Bowl Champions, MWC Champions, a convincing win over the 25th ranked Cougars, and BCS-bustin' fame) and MORE!!!
I don't think that the BCS will change it's mind anytime soon about allowing automatic bids to BCS bowl games for non-BCS conference teams. But I do think that as the MWC and the WAC continue to win their high-profile games, in a few years, it might become a reality.
On another note: I did feel bad about the lot Texas got this year (though I don't think they would have done any better against Florida). They had an amazing season and I'm glad they were able to pull off the win against the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. I cheered almost as hard for Quan Cosby at the end of the Fiesta Bowl as I did for the Utes in the Sugar Bowl (not as much, but almost). NEVERTHELESS, I don't feel bad that they ended behind the Utes. I do feel bad that they ended behind the USC Trojans. Sure, USC beat Penn State, but the way Penn State was playing last week, anybody could have beat them -- even BYU ;) Also, I'll admit that the Fiesta Bowl was close and the Buckeyes almost pulled off an upset, but at least the Longhorns had their only loss come from a top-ten ranked opponent, whereas the Trojans lost to the unranked Beavers from Oregon State (though I give props to the Beavers, they earned that win vs. USC). Colt McCoy and the Longhorns should have ended up as #3 and the Trojans as #4. But what can I do.
All I can do is cheer for the #2 Utah Utes Football Team!!!! They earned it!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Licensed to ...
I have always considered myself a good test taker in school. I have never failed an exam and I did pretty good on my ACT's (at least good enough that the two universities to which I applied accepted me). Even in grad school, I performed pretty well on my exams. Sure, I haven't aced all of them, but I always managed to scrape at least a B. So my expectation of what my social work licensing exam would be was about the same as a graduate school final. Boy was I wrong!!
This experience of preparing for the social work licensure exam is kicking my trash. I took a practice exam and scored 50%. I have never gotten a 50% on any exam or assignment in my entire life!! (unless you count that time in high school that I missed a chemistry exam and because my track coach was the teacher, he waived it for me -- my sister, who was in the same class, was very mad). I have really been stressing about this exam since I finished school in December. I can't imagine trying to prepare for the board examinations that doctors and other professionals have to take. This one is tough.
I have planned on spending this entire week to prepare for it (luckily I am currently, temporarily unemployed). Eight to twelve hours straight of studying. Holy Crap!! Not my idea of fun. At least I get to take breaks and watch the BCS games (one of which was last night -- what a game!!).
This preparation has taught me one thing though. I can't pass this test by myself. That doesn't mean that I'm planning on cheating. It means that since God is the source of all truth, he knows what social workers need to know to pass the exam. So I am trusting in Him to help pull me through. After my week long study binge, His grace will be what compensates for what I lack. That's the only way I can pass.
Here's to faith to walk on water (Matt 14:22-33) and to pass licensing exams!!
This experience of preparing for the social work licensure exam is kicking my trash. I took a practice exam and scored 50%. I have never gotten a 50% on any exam or assignment in my entire life!! (unless you count that time in high school that I missed a chemistry exam and because my track coach was the teacher, he waived it for me -- my sister, who was in the same class, was very mad). I have really been stressing about this exam since I finished school in December. I can't imagine trying to prepare for the board examinations that doctors and other professionals have to take. This one is tough.
I have planned on spending this entire week to prepare for it (luckily I am currently, temporarily unemployed). Eight to twelve hours straight of studying. Holy Crap!! Not my idea of fun. At least I get to take breaks and watch the BCS games (one of which was last night -- what a game!!).
This preparation has taught me one thing though. I can't pass this test by myself. That doesn't mean that I'm planning on cheating. It means that since God is the source of all truth, he knows what social workers need to know to pass the exam. So I am trusting in Him to help pull me through. After my week long study binge, His grace will be what compensates for what I lack. That's the only way I can pass.
Here's to faith to walk on water (Matt 14:22-33) and to pass licensing exams!!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Teach by Example
Teaching children by example has always been my motto of parenting. Unfortunately, the downside is that they learn the bad stuff too. But then there are those times when kids do things that just melt your heart.
One of those times was last night when we all knelt down to pray as a family. We have started including Josie in our family prayers (this means we do evening prayers about 6pm because of Josie's bedtime). But last night we were trying to get Alex to kneel down and fold his arms to show Josie the right way to pray. Alex didn't seem to want to be very obedient at that time. Josie, on the other hand, was very willing to be obedient. She crawled over to the couch and it looked like she was trying to climb up on the couch; but she knelt up and put her hands together and just looked at Shiree and I, as if to say "Look, Mom and Dad, I am ready for prayers." We were shocked and impressed all at the same time. Then she started crawling around and a few seconds later, she knelt up again and put her hands together and looked at us again. It was soooooooooo cute. So we used that opportunity to explain to Alex that Josie was ready for prayers and he wasn't.
Kids. Aren't they precious?!?!?!
One of those times was last night when we all knelt down to pray as a family. We have started including Josie in our family prayers (this means we do evening prayers about 6pm because of Josie's bedtime). But last night we were trying to get Alex to kneel down and fold his arms to show Josie the right way to pray. Alex didn't seem to want to be very obedient at that time. Josie, on the other hand, was very willing to be obedient. She crawled over to the couch and it looked like she was trying to climb up on the couch; but she knelt up and put her hands together and just looked at Shiree and I, as if to say "Look, Mom and Dad, I am ready for prayers." We were shocked and impressed all at the same time. Then she started crawling around and a few seconds later, she knelt up again and put her hands together and looked at us again. It was soooooooooo cute. So we used that opportunity to explain to Alex that Josie was ready for prayers and he wasn't.
Kids. Aren't they precious?!?!?!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Graduation Party!!
Dreams do Come True!!
It's amazing to think that this day has come! After 2 years and 4 months I have finally (unofficially - because I haven't received my diplomas) graduated!!! The above picture is from graduation ceremonies for the College of Social Work in May 200. They were kind enough to let me "walk" with my cohort, even though I still had two more semesters. That was my first fake graduation.
I took my last final on Monday, December 8. I also turned in my final two papers that day so when I finished my final at 7:30pm, I walked off campus with no further academic responsibilities. That, was a good feeling. So I called Shiree to tell her that I was done and she told me that she and Alex were waiting for me to come home and have dinner. (Amidst the stress of finishing papers and studying for finals I forgot to eat) I was a little surprised to hear that they were waiting for me. But when I got home, I was even more surprised!!!
That's right!! Shiree bought me some A&W Root Beer!! For those of you that have read my profile, you'll understand how much root beer means to me. That could have capped off the perfect night! Thanks Honey!!
BUT...
That wasn't all. Shiree had gotten me some graduation gifts.
As you can tell, that's a blanket that Shiree made (and I didn't even know about it). One side has Weber State stuff (ie old WSU shirts and purple and white fleece) and the other side is University of Utah Fleece. It looks really cool!! If you look in the bottom right corner you'll see a license plate cover that says: "Alumni - University of Utah." That's right, I am a Utah Alum!!! Thanks Honey!!
Now I thought that was it, BUT....
For those of you who have better eyesight than me, you are looking at Ben & Jerry's "Americone Dream" Ice Cream (and yes, that is Stephen Colbert on the container). I would have been happy to just see an ice cream container with Stephen Colbert on it, but the ice cream is actually good. I think it may have surpassed even Cookies 'n Cream on my all-time favorite list (and that is saying something). For those of you that have not tried it, you should, and for those who have, well, you know what I'm talking about.
Overall, it was a great graduation party!! I am happy to be done. But I think Shiree is even happier than I am about it. She gets to have a husband again. It's been a good 2 1/2 years of graduate school and I have enjoyed it. All the ups and downs, the learning experiences and the challenges. But I'm glad to be moving on. Look out real world, here I come!!
And of course, Alex wants to be just like Daddy!!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
37 Odd Things About Me
So Shiree sent me this email and I am violently opposed to sending out emails like this to people. So I figured I'd put it on my blog. Yeah for Blogs!!
Here you go!
1. Do you like blue cheese dressing? depends on what I am eating it with. On a salad, never. With other entrees, yes.
2. Have you ever smoked? not cigarettes no. But I have burned my eyebrows, my hair, and my nose hairs (that is a funny story)...so yes I have "smoked" before.
3. Do you own a gun? nope.
4. What flavor Kool-Aid was your favorite? anything red (Cherry, Strawberry, Fruit Punch, etc)
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Only if they call me to schedule the appointment out of the blue.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? They're not very talkative, but they're fun to eat.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? All of them. My top three could be (in no particular order) "Grinch who Stole Christmas" - animated; "It's a Wonderful Life;" and Original Christmas movies (not the remakes) -- I guess I just don't like the remake of "Miracle on 34th Street."
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? milk
9. Can you do pushups? Yes.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring/band (I don't wear rings because I'm a guy)
11. Favorite hobby? blogging?? J/K playing sports, watching sports,
12. Do you have A.D.D.? No...it's really more of an anxiety disorder due to school
13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Yes.
14. Middle name? Jon
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I can't believe my teacher hasn't noticed that I stopped paying attention in class, How am I going to finish my homework by Monday?, My leg hurts.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? water, milk, apple juice
17. Current worry: getting homework done on time to graduate
18. Current hate right now? The Social Work Clinical exam people
19. Favorite place to be? at home with my family
20. Do you like Beef Jerky? Gol durn, 'course I do.
21. Where would you like to go? Scotland
22. Name three people who will complete this: That's not fair because only 2 people actually read my blog.
23. Do you own slippers? No.
24. What shirt are you wearing? A green button-up shirt that I borrowed my Dad and still haven't returned.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't think so.
26. Can you whistle? Yes, but it will give me away and my teacher will make me pay attention in class.
27. Favorite color? Purple and Red (Go Wildcats!! Go Utes!!)
28. Would you be a pirate? Only if someone else found the buried treasure for me.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? You wouldn't recognize them because I just make them up.
30. Favorite girl's Name? Shiree, Callie, Ellie (picking up a pattern...)
31. Favorite boy's name? Boy
32. What's in your pocket right now? My keys, my wallet, a pencil, a little pocket notebook
33. Last thing that made you laugh? Remembering that time I burned my nose hairs.
34. What vehicle do you drive? Chevy Prizm
35. Worst injury you've ever had? It's a tie between broken hand in junior high and knee injury in high school. Both related to football. Hmmm....
36. Do you love where you live? Yes--except for the small space, but I can't wait to get a new place and start loving that one.
37. How many TVs do you have in your home? 1
Here you go!
1. Do you like blue cheese dressing? depends on what I am eating it with. On a salad, never. With other entrees, yes.
2. Have you ever smoked? not cigarettes no. But I have burned my eyebrows, my hair, and my nose hairs (that is a funny story)...so yes I have "smoked" before.
3. Do you own a gun? nope.
4. What flavor Kool-Aid was your favorite? anything red (Cherry, Strawberry, Fruit Punch, etc)
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Only if they call me to schedule the appointment out of the blue.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? They're not very talkative, but they're fun to eat.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? All of them. My top three could be (in no particular order) "Grinch who Stole Christmas" - animated; "It's a Wonderful Life;" and Original Christmas movies (not the remakes) -- I guess I just don't like the remake of "Miracle on 34th Street."
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? milk
9. Can you do pushups? Yes.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring/band (I don't wear rings because I'm a guy)
11. Favorite hobby? blogging?? J/K playing sports, watching sports,
12. Do you have A.D.D.? No...it's really more of an anxiety disorder due to school
13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Yes.
14. Middle name? Jon
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I can't believe my teacher hasn't noticed that I stopped paying attention in class, How am I going to finish my homework by Monday?, My leg hurts.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? water, milk, apple juice
17. Current worry: getting homework done on time to graduate
18. Current hate right now? The Social Work Clinical exam people
19. Favorite place to be? at home with my family
20. Do you like Beef Jerky? Gol durn, 'course I do.
21. Where would you like to go? Scotland
22. Name three people who will complete this: That's not fair because only 2 people actually read my blog.
23. Do you own slippers? No.
24. What shirt are you wearing? A green button-up shirt that I borrowed my Dad and still haven't returned.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't think so.
26. Can you whistle? Yes, but it will give me away and my teacher will make me pay attention in class.
27. Favorite color? Purple and Red (Go Wildcats!! Go Utes!!)
28. Would you be a pirate? Only if someone else found the buried treasure for me.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? You wouldn't recognize them because I just make them up.
30. Favorite girl's Name? Shiree, Callie, Ellie (picking up a pattern...)
31. Favorite boy's name? Boy
32. What's in your pocket right now? My keys, my wallet, a pencil, a little pocket notebook
33. Last thing that made you laugh? Remembering that time I burned my nose hairs.
34. What vehicle do you drive? Chevy Prizm
35. Worst injury you've ever had? It's a tie between broken hand in junior high and knee injury in high school. Both related to football. Hmmm....
36. Do you love where you live? Yes--except for the small space, but I can't wait to get a new place and start loving that one.
37. How many TVs do you have in your home? 1
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Tribute to an Apostle
A great man has graduated from this life and entered the eternal realm. I don't know why the passing of Elder Joseph Bitner Wirthlin has affected me more than the passing of President Hinckley or President Faust. I guess that I have come to love Elder Wirthlin even more recently. I always had a hard time paying attention when Elder Wirthlin spoke in General Conference because he was never as eloquent as Elder Neal Maxwell or a great story teller like President Monson or as charismatic as Elder Jeffrey Holland. But every time I would read his talks in the Ensign when it came out after Conference, I was blown away at how powerful they were. Though, in my opinion, he was not a great public speaker, his talks always made me think and ponder about my own testimony. One of the first talks I remember by him was one about testimony where he stated that a testimony is "knowledge buttressed by divine personal confirmation by the Holy Ghost." Of course, everyone will remember forever his final General Conference address, "Come What May, and Love It." I think it important to remember that he lived what he taught and he provided an example for us to follow.
Thank you Elder Wirthlin for living a Christlike Life that I can emulate!!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Winter Movie Letdown
This Stinks!!
I have been waiting since May 2007 for the release of Harry Potter 6: The Half-Blood Prince. I have become quite the Harry Potter fan (just ask Shiree). So when I realized that the release date for the 6th movie was going to be right around the time that I finish graduate school, my excitement could not be contained. (Our neighbors actually called the cops because it was so loud... J/K -- We love the Loudons!!) Anyway, November 21st was to be the celebration that there was only 3 more weeks of school. I have been anticipating it for months.
Then...
I find out that the release date has been moved to JULY 2009. That's 8 more months!!! How can they do this to me?!?!?!?! I don't think that I can wait that much longer (in reality I can, I just want to gain more sympathy by whining).
Then...
To pour salt on the wound, they announce that Twilight will be taking the place of HP6 on November 21st. (Apologies to all you Twilight fans out there) Twilight???? in place of Harry Potter???? What is this world coming to?!?!?!?!
I guess that it's a good thing that HP6 will be released later than planned. That gives less time between HP6 and HP7-part I (which is scheduled for release in November 2010). So I can see the silver lining in all of this. It just ruins my Harry Potter Graduation Party.
Anyway, I guess that I can look forward to a great summer movie schedule with HP6 in July 2009 and G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra in August 2009. (That's right, GI Joe is coming back to the big screen and thankfully, they didn't put Shia LeBeuof in it)
I have been waiting since May 2007 for the release of Harry Potter 6: The Half-Blood Prince. I have become quite the Harry Potter fan (just ask Shiree). So when I realized that the release date for the 6th movie was going to be right around the time that I finish graduate school, my excitement could not be contained. (Our neighbors actually called the cops because it was so loud... J/K -- We love the Loudons!!) Anyway, November 21st was to be the celebration that there was only 3 more weeks of school. I have been anticipating it for months.
Then...
I find out that the release date has been moved to JULY 2009. That's 8 more months!!! How can they do this to me?!?!?!?! I don't think that I can wait that much longer (in reality I can, I just want to gain more sympathy by whining).
Then...
To pour salt on the wound, they announce that Twilight will be taking the place of HP6 on November 21st. (Apologies to all you Twilight fans out there) Twilight???? in place of Harry Potter???? What is this world coming to?!?!?!?!
I guess that it's a good thing that HP6 will be released later than planned. That gives less time between HP6 and HP7-part I (which is scheduled for release in November 2010). So I can see the silver lining in all of this. It just ruins my Harry Potter Graduation Party.
Anyway, I guess that I can look forward to a great summer movie schedule with HP6 in July 2009 and G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra in August 2009. (That's right, GI Joe is coming back to the big screen and thankfully, they didn't put Shia LeBeuof in it)
Saturday, November 15, 2008
All-Star Cabinet
I was intrigued by this phrase that I have been hearing on news shows. So here's my question: Does making an "All-Star Cabinet" make Obama more of a celebrity or a pragmatist? Is he doing this to heal the partisan wounds of this country, or is he trying to appease everyone and make himself out to be "The One"?
State: President and Senator Clinton
What a better tag team than the Clintons. They both know how to play the international political game. Plus they have great relationships with most of the other world leaders. Now, you're probably thinking, "You can't have two secretaries of State," and you're right. But if you pick one Clinton, you get the other.
Treasury: Governor Mitt Romney
Mitt is a money man and knows how to spend and save a buck. I think we need some serious private sector principles of economy and thrift to help turn around this country's economy. Besides you need someone who is thoroughly convinced of the effectiveness of free-market economics otherwise we lose out in the international arena.
Agriculture: Old McDonald
Sure, he's Old, but farmers are tough, even when they're old. Who better to lead our agriculture production than Old McDonald? Besides, who isn't going to trust produce grown with the help of Old McDonald.
Justice (Attorney General): Judge Judy
Just look at her. She serves Justice! What more can be said.
Labor: Wal-Mart
When I think of fair labor standards, equal wages, and happy working environments, I think of Wal-Mart. They can cut costs like no one else and then raise them so subtley that you don't even notice. Wouldn't the same principle apply when advocating for worker's wages??
Energy: T. Boone Pickens
What? You've never heard of T. Boone?? You've got to choose T. Boone just for his name. It won't be hard to think of a nickname for T. Boone because his name is already cool. Besides, who wouldn't want a retired-billionare-oil-executive-turned-environmentalist as The Guy in charge of our nation's energy needs and our energy future. I mean the guy changes energy schemes when it becomes popular? Who wouldn't want that??
Transportation: Ricky Bobby
Ok. So Ricky Bobby isn't a real person. But what a way to lock in the Southern vote by putting a NASCAR driver in the Presidential Cabinet. You'd win re-election for sure!
Homeland Security: Chuck Norris
Veteran's Affairs: G.I. Joe
We need a "Real American Hero" to help take care of our Veterans. Who better than the Original "Real American Hero."
Housing & Urban Development: Joe the Plumber
If this guy can fix a leaky toilet, he can fix anything? Who better to run HUD, than a plumber?
Health & Human Services: Little John (aka Me)
Yes, that is my Halloween costume. Don't I look good? If there were one job that I could pick as an aboslute dream job (that will probably never come true) it would be the Secretary of Health & Human Services. It would be such a great job!! Just think, to be in charge of Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, & Healthcare in America. What a job!! Besides, who wouldn't want to be in the same Presidential Cabinet as Chuck Norris!!
If I could choose Obama's Cabinet, here it is. (The first 3 and the last one, I'm serious about. The rest, not so serious)
Defense: General David Patraeus
He is very practical and at the beginning of his tenure as Chief Commander in Iraq appeared to not play the politics game. He sided with both proponents of the Bush Administration and its critics. Besides, he is one of the only people involved in the Iraq War with a positive approval rating.
Defense: General David PatraeusHe is very practical and at the beginning of his tenure as Chief Commander in Iraq appeared to not play the politics game. He sided with both proponents of the Bush Administration and its critics. Besides, he is one of the only people involved in the Iraq War with a positive approval rating.
State: President and Senator ClintonWhat a better tag team than the Clintons. They both know how to play the international political game. Plus they have great relationships with most of the other world leaders. Now, you're probably thinking, "You can't have two secretaries of State," and you're right. But if you pick one Clinton, you get the other.
Treasury: Governor Mitt RomneyMitt is a money man and knows how to spend and save a buck. I think we need some serious private sector principles of economy and thrift to help turn around this country's economy. Besides you need someone who is thoroughly convinced of the effectiveness of free-market economics otherwise we lose out in the international arena.
(This is where it started to be fun!)
Agriculture: Old McDonaldSure, he's Old, but farmers are tough, even when they're old. Who better to lead our agriculture production than Old McDonald? Besides, who isn't going to trust produce grown with the help of Old McDonald.
Justice (Attorney General): Judge JudyJust look at her. She serves Justice! What more can be said.
Labor: Wal-MartWhen I think of fair labor standards, equal wages, and happy working environments, I think of Wal-Mart. They can cut costs like no one else and then raise them so subtley that you don't even notice. Wouldn't the same principle apply when advocating for worker's wages??
Energy: T. Boone PickensWhat? You've never heard of T. Boone?? You've got to choose T. Boone just for his name. It won't be hard to think of a nickname for T. Boone because his name is already cool. Besides, who wouldn't want a retired-billionare-oil-executive-turned-environmentalist as The Guy in charge of our nation's energy needs and our energy future. I mean the guy changes energy schemes when it becomes popular? Who wouldn't want that??
Transportation: Ricky BobbyOk. So Ricky Bobby isn't a real person. But what a way to lock in the Southern vote by putting a NASCAR driver in the Presidential Cabinet. You'd win re-election for sure!
Homeland Security: Chuck NorrisC'mon, who wouldn't want Chuck Norris for their Secretary of Homeland Security. Chuck Norris will secure our homeland.
Veteran's Affairs: G.I. JoeWe need a "Real American Hero" to help take care of our Veterans. Who better than the Original "Real American Hero."
Education, Interior, & Commerce - Couldn't think of anyone. Sorry. Unless we have Chuck Norris be in charge of each of those departments as well. Chuck Norris can do it!!
Housing & Urban Development: Joe the PlumberIf this guy can fix a leaky toilet, he can fix anything? Who better to run HUD, than a plumber?
And Finally...
Health & Human Services: Little John (aka Me)Yes, that is my Halloween costume. Don't I look good? If there were one job that I could pick as an aboslute dream job (that will probably never come true) it would be the Secretary of Health & Human Services. It would be such a great job!! Just think, to be in charge of Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, & Healthcare in America. What a job!! Besides, who wouldn't want to be in the same Presidential Cabinet as Chuck Norris!!
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