So, am I really the only one who wasn't impressed by Sarah Palin last night? I know the VP candidate's traditional role is to attack the opposition, but she -- and the other speakers -- stirred up a fine steaming bowl of anger and hate.

I know I'm biased, but the message from the democratic convention was that we can work together to make this a better country, that all of us matter, that party isn't as important as country.

The message from the republicans was: RAAAAARRRHHHH!!!!!

And what was all that shit about how community organizers don't do anything? That's the problem with Republicans. They tell you government can't do anything, but when you try to help yourself, they call you a loser.

If being the governor of a state with 670,000 people for almost two years makes her qualified to be president (because, seriously, John McCain is not long for this world), then might I suggest a better running mate for McCain?

Pat McCrory has been mayor of Charlotte for the past 13 years. Charlotte has about as many people as the entire state of Alaska, so if Sarah Palin is qualified to be president, Pat McCrory could be emperor. He's a Republican with quite a bit of support from Democrats, and North Carolina is going to be close this year ...think about it, John. Please, for the love of god. There's still time.

But seriously, I'm signing up to get out the vote in a nearby swing state. According to the Obama Web site, I need to go to Michigan. Gee, I can cross another state off my list of places to visit, and save the world at the same time!

It won't be long before it starts snowing and we're stuck inside until May. All I wanted to do this fall is walk my dog, play bean bag toss, watch the Red Sox barely scrape into the Playoffs and drink some dark, dark beer.

I hate living in interesting times.