Apparently the idea of lowering taxes has escaped Mayor Gonzola Navarette Munuz who will have physician’s hand out Viagra to older patients that request the pill. It is also no coincidence elections are coming soon, and Mayor Navarette is hoping for another term.

Whether this move is enough to get him re-elected remains to be seen. The response to the Mayor’s new plan in Chile has been favorable among older men, not so much among the women. 

But what about here in the states? 

Perhaps Chile is ahead of the curve and we can look forward to new campaign tactics here in the US before November. Both camps could consider the following to gain American votes… 

• Free Krispy Kreme Mondays 

• A new episode of American Idol each night 

• A new Ford “Earth Destroyer 2009” in every garage 

• Unlimited “nights” and “weekends” for NY state senators 

• Force McDonalds to bring back the “Supersize” menu 

• Nationwide ban on anything associated with Paris Hilton 

Nevermind…we probably have a better chance getting Viagra.

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Voter apathy amazes me. Although it seems to mostly apply to political issues since the last episode of American Idol had 63 million votes (granted some people probably voted more than once) and “Evolution of Dance” on YouTube has been viewed over 82 million times.

I think we just need shows like Presidential Idol. With only slight modifications to their song and dance, candidates could now attract young voters with their hip music videos. Better yet, throw them all in the Big Senator House – make them live together for 12 months and video tape everything. The candidate with the best ratings and viewer votes wins. 

Any significant bill or law could be decided by Survivor Law – Island of No Return. The legislations proponent would be put on an island with someone who opposes the law. There they can compete to see if the law passes or not. Only one person returns from the island, so I highly suspect term limits will take care of themselves.

In all seriousness (too late) some people feel they can’t make a change. Of course, how much of a change can you make when you don’t even try? Heck, why get up in the morning; you are just going to go back to bed. 

Just two rules so people feel they can have an affect in the voting process…

1. Why campaign on the west coast at all? Most of the Presidential races are decided long before they close the polls on the west coast. Just a good excuse to get off work early and say you are “going to vote” but stop off at the local pub instead to complain you have no say in anything.  (Rule One: don’t announce the winner until ALL polls have closed).

2. No one likes standing in line to vote. You think standing in line for a job is easier? What about standing in line for medical care? Hell, what about standing in line for Food?! (Rule Two: Until they come up with an easier way for us to vote…stand in line!). 

Just in case someone really high up in this country reads this and does create Presidential Idol; please don’t vote for anyone with funny hair. 

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What happens when you “concede” a point?

Sen. Hillary Clinton has been saying for some time now she was “under sniper attack” while her helicopter was landing in Bosnia. 

Impressive. Heck even borderline heroic. But than again, it was a lie. 

It has been reported, despite all the talk about the attack, Senator Clinton has now “conceded” the point and was not really under a sniper attack. 

How does that work? When you “concede,” does it just go away? No one cares you said stuff that was never true? Any tactic you use to make yourself look better is OK? 

I could have used the “concede” tactic when I was a kid. 

“I concede, I took the cookie.”

“I concede, I hit my sister.”

“I concede, I broke the lamp.”

“I concede, my homework was not destroyed in an elaborate terrorist attack.” 

But why limit such an innovative use of the English language to children and politicians? Adults, from all walks of life, could benefit from this fancy “no repercussions” response.

“I concede, I was speeding.”

“I concede, I took company money for personal use.”

“I concede, I spent all my money on gambling and drugs.”

“I concede that is not really my wife.”

“I concede I appropriated my neighbor’s power tools.” 

Here is how to fix this behavior… 

Stop lying. Period. 

You don’t need to sensationalize your actions. Either you did something or you didn’t. I was impressed enough Sen. John Kerry served in Vietnam — he didn’t have to be a hero. He served and I respect him for that (perhaps not enough for my vote).

I was impressed enough, as first lady, Hillary Clinton went to Bosnia — she didn’t have to say they were under sniper fire. Just say what happened and leave the embellishment to Hollywood.

Lastly, if I made too many grammar errors or misspellings in this entry… “I concede.”

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