The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

Earlier today, I wrote a blog where I stated that if President Barack Obama made Hillary Clinton his Vice Presidential candidate, he'd be all but guaranteed a victory in November. I also said that I doubted he would make the switch, unless Joe Biden made a horrendous gaffe or got involved in a scandal. What did I read just a few moments ago? A Biden gaffe and the very surprising responses by 2008 Republican Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees John McCain and Sarah Palin, whom said it'd probably be wise that Obama make the before-mentioned Clinton his VP candidate.  What was it Biden said? Speaking to a crowd of African-Americans in Danville, Virginia, the Vice President said, "Unchain Wall Street. They're going to put y'all back in chains." This was met with immediate criticism by the Romney team and Republicans in general, McCain and Palin going so far as to say it'd be wise for President Obama to name Hillary Clinton as his new Vice Presid...

It was an interesting Tuesday for me. I've kind of boycotted Wal-Mart. I haven't agreed with some of the things that have come to light regarding the chain in the past few years. I also don't like the fact it's taking away from so many local stores. I'm not a huge fan of chains and like to go local on most occasions. On Tuesday, however, I had to drive my mother to ol' Wally World to buy some gym shorts and other shtuff. She just had knee replacement surgery, so I've taken on the responsibility of being her caddy. How do I say it? As I was walking around Wal-Mart, I felt as if I didn't fit in with the majority of people whom surrounded me. I didn't see many: Cutting-edge outfits, suits and ties, beautiful women, people of a darker skin tone than I (okay, so I fit in from that perspective), etc. Honestly, it felt as if I had just walked into a trailer park and yes, I have visited a few friends, friends of friends and friends of family whom lived i...