But then again, I guess the gall of these fat cats shouldn’t surprise any of us.

ABC investigative reporter Brian Ross says the CEOs of the “Big 3 automakers” spent ridiculous amounts to fly private jets to DC to ask congress for money!

Hello?!

Watch this story...it’s crazy.

I know $340 isn’t the worst price I have ever paid, but just two weeks ago I saw one for $185.  I said to myself, “self, you should book that”.  Being the procrastinator that I am, I said I would do it “tomorrow”.

Way to go...it jumped to $340 the next day and hasn’t retreated since!

I am going to reserve my comments because I like to avoid trouble on Fridays...so I will leave the jokes to you!

Awesome.

If you’re up for a good gross-out...watch the video.

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Maybe it’s just that people don’t know that it’s a sign of disrespect, but ignorance is no excuse in my mind.

I recently noticed the flag on top of one of the big box stores was shredded and in horrible shape.  I mentioned it to the manager of the store and he seemed thankful that I pointed it out...that was about two months ago and at last check it is still flying above the store.

Today being Veterans Day, you can pay tribute to those who defend our country, by respecting the flag under which they fought.

Click for more information on flag etiquette, and the proper way to dispose of your old flag.

It sounds like a simple gesture, and it is.  But, it means the world to those who fought for this country’s freedom.

There is no reason why people should be forced to stand outside for three, four, five hours or more to vote.

I admit...I don’t have the answers, but it makes no sense to me that you would have thousands of voters and only two or three machines.  I got lucky...it only took me one hour and 45 minutes to vote.  Someone behind me in line suggested a half-cent sales tax to pay for more voting machines.  We all laughed, but we need something!

We really need to work on this election system, becuase to me that part of it is broken.

This is really an interesting thread! John Archibald from AL.com says it’s not his place to vote! I’m a big fan of his work...check it out.

Basically what he says is by voting, you automatically set yourself up to have a rooting interest in the outcome. 

I don’t think there is a problem with having a rooting interest. To me, if you are an American you damn well better have a rooting interest in who leads this country!  Apathy to the voting process leads us down a path I would rather not think about. 

Reporting a story without prejudice...is the charge of a journalist.

For the record...I voted today.

Others are finding Decision 2008 to be a nightmare.

You can also check out our Special Election Section.  It has all of the precincts and their locations.

The majority of people who have called or emailed are going to places where they voted four years ago...some places have changed since then.

I got here around 7:15...I hear - missed the easy path by 10 minutes!

I’m guessing I have another 45 minutes!

What if?

One of them is going to win, and the world isn’t going to explode either way.  We all need to stay as passionate about our beliefs as we are right now.  But, we must not let that passion divide the country when this is over.

You may not like the outcome, and you may be upset for a while...but you’ll make it.  Don’t forget, whichever way the election goes, you can voice your approval or lack there of, in the the mid-term elections in November of 2010.  Some consider those elections as important as the presidentail election… if not more so.

And if the last few years were any indication, we’ll start talking about the 2012, and batch of presidential hopefuls in February!

I mean, as anti-climactic as it was...there was something about the “danger” that your TV would stop working.

It’s the simple things in life...I know...I’m so easily impressed.

Seriously though...if you have any questions about the switch...click play on the video or visit our Digital Switch section.

I’ll take snappy temps over shoveling snow any day...except on Christmas.

Check out these pictures from the Barberry Woods out on Johns Island.  Pretty awful right?

I think it’s safe to say...the drainage issues are not confined to downtown and the Crosstown!

My girlfriend’s dad just told me that some of the disaster cleanup guys he knows are headed to Shadowmoss where dozens of homes have their first floor submerged.

Good luck everybody!