Scotch is Good.

Today's Tids Issue #2,352
Opening Stuff:

One of our more practical and intelligent readers says that on Tidless Thursday, he is going to get out of bed, go down to the kitchen, grab his favorite bottle of Dewar's Scotch, and jump back into bed. I thought most drown themselves in scotch after they read the Tids.

People are putting so much of their lives on their cell phones, that if the phones are stolen the owners may go on missing persons lists. They won't know who they are.

A new Gallop Poll says tat 52% of Republicans would like a third party.

The Question: 
 Three NBA players are tied for the most all time selections (9) to the "All Defensive Team". Who are they?

The Headlines:

--Mississippi Crests At Memphis; Moves Down To attack Vicksburg, Natchez And New Orleans; Could Reach Highest Levels In History.
--Prez Apporval rating Back To 60%; 50% Of Americans Say He Should be Re-elected.
--Major Tea Party Group -- Tea Party Express -- Is First To Make Noise In 2012 Election
--First Obama-Care Challenge At Appeals Level Goes Before Obama friendly Virginia Court.
--Gingrich Team Leaking Facts About Possible Candidates Past; Will He Announce Soon?

Back to More Stuff
The new congressman from RI, David Cicilini has but a 17% approval rating. This just after about 3 1/2 months in office. Of course everybody with half a brain knew of his inadequacies, except the single lever voters and the Providence Journal.

An aspiring doctor who gets divorced goes from pre-men to post-wed.

There must be a lot of bodies in Rock Creek Park, DC, because just about every novel based in that city uses it as a dumping ground for serial killers, international operatives and and disjointed congress people committing suicide. Watch where you step.

Well...I have to admit that Congress Cicilini is doing something unheard of in Rhode Island. He's giving Republicans a chance for hope in the 2012 elections. Yesterday the former respected State Police Chief Brendan Doherty announced his candidacy and it is expected he'll be running in a tough primary against the popular John Loughlin who should have beat the ex-Mayor weasel last November. Let's hope the Repubs don't eat their young as usual.

I always say, the candidate the Dems fear the most will be the one they slime the most. I think Gingrich will be one of those. He is, even with all of his potential closet skeletons, a very smart guy. And if there is anything that is true, Liberals fear intelligence. They have never known how to handle the facts.'

0-Man would be better off if he didn't try humor. He always comes off as a small mined elitist. Oh yeah, while at the border yesterday, "Mr. Let's All Get Together" did what he does all of the time, ridiculed the opposition to the point where there is no chance of anybody getting together. Don' hold your breath for one nation under God.

Almost Near: Chapter 20. --There is no more pleasant life than that which I find in my dreams. Of you walking by the harborside flats. Wavelets lapping over your bare feet. Kicking clam shells strewn about the gristly sandy shore, Your hair magical as it flairs from gentle breezes, framing your face. Your smile that reflects the gleaming morning sun filtering through a forest of masts; Halyards flapping against metal like birds waking for the day. --
Samantha Jergans was at peace as she drove into town and parked. She felt the familiar ground under her feet as she walked up the step and opened the door. Heard the tinkling of the little bell. She smiled pleasantly to herself. "Mrs. Fletcher!" She strode towards the familiar figure at the back of the store. The gray haired head rose and the the face turned to a frown as she saw Samantha. "Have you seen Tucker?"
"Samantha dahling" she said in that comforting New England way of hers. "Are you all right?"
"I've never been better."
"You look a little well...distraught." She paused as if trying to analyze the features in Samantha's face. "And your clothes are a mess."
"I've been driving all night."
Mrs. Fletcher nodded but she wasn't sure she believed. "Well, Tucker left town just after you did. Didn't he ever find you."
"Oh, I should have left a note. I had to see my parents." The two women stared at each other. "Well, I guess I'll just go up to Tucker's place and wait for him. Has he called anybody?" And then Samantha turned and walked out without waiting for an answer.

Sign found under a Fire Alarm and a box with a red button reads:
"For HELP:
1. Push RED BUTTON
2. Or YELL"
Who needs hi-tech anyhow.

The Answer: The three are also some of the top all time offensive players -- Michael Jordon, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnet.

Remember, no Tids tomorrow. But, I'm thinking Friday is going to be terrific. Drink scotch and hang tough.