Ouch, you're stepping on my toes.

Today's Tids Issue 2,699
Opening Stuff:

One of the highlights of the first debate was Mitt's references to state responsible issues over federalizing every inkling in the minds of the discontent. The big dofference between the two candidates isn't found in micro issues upon which rational people will more often agree than disagree; Or most International problems where solutions which are good for the USA are clearly acceptable to both parties. No the difference is macro. The view of one who would make everything federal and the other who see's a burgeoning, out of control, intrusive, unwieldy and expensive Federalocracy as road to the decline of a great nation. I haven't heard trumpet less government much since. Or, maybe I have just tuned out the noise.

Want to drift for a while with a smile on your face, check out this YouTube "Where the Hell is Matt 2012" Dancefest. It is addictive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwe-pA6TaZk

It seems as though I spend half my waking life plugging in and unplugging electronic devices that need to be charged. Think about it. Do I have to plug in my newspaper? Telephone? Do I even want telephone calls? Did I ever want telephone calls?

The Question:
The Nielsen Research company just listed the favorite and least favorite NFL players. Name the top and bottom fives.

The Headlines:
--Major Storm Sandy Could Hit East Coast By Monday; Weather People See Repat Of "Perfect Storm" Though Bigger.
--Pending Home Sales Flat In September Indicate Still Struggling Housing Market; 4 Week Moving Average For New Jobless Claims Rose 1,500 To 368K; Core Capital Goods Orders Flat, Indicating Businesses Still Cautious.
--Stocks In Positive Territory.
--Romney raises $112 Million In 17 days.
--New Polls Show Romney Wiped Out Gender Gap; Obama Making Some Gains With Men.
--Colin Powell Endorses "O".
--Democrat Underground Swell Promoting Neo-Socialist Elizabeth Warren for President In 2016; Warren Echo's Obama Chorus About Companies, Entrepreneurs Not Making it On Their Own.

Last week's 12-1 record brightened the eroded hearts of the Tids Sport's Departure mighty band of pickers. Now approaching 60% at 60-44, there's is still a long way to go to respectability. This week with several posers-- Pats-Rams (In London), Falcons-Eagles, Skins-Steelers, Chiefs-Raiders and Giants-Cowboys -- will make another big win week difficult. I've always thought highly of Jeff Fisher as a coach and this week I'm taking him over my beloveds! Yikes. For the rest of the posers I'm gong Giants, Chiefs, Steelers and Falcons. The battle of the soaring birds was he toughest, but Falcons seem real and the Eagles the nation's experts dream. The rest of the picks are Minn over TB, GB over Jax, Tenn over Indy, Chi over Carolina, Miami over NYJ, San Diego over Cleveland, Detroit at home over a tough Seattle, Denver over NO and San Fran over Arizona. I seem to be furthest out on a limb with the SD over Cleve pick. Believe it.

Let me count the reason's why
I'm loving the Ya-Ya's demise.
Is it because of my black heart?
Or is it what set's the teams apart.
Sox fans in constant psychotherapy.
Ya-ya's buoyed by Wall Street generosity

How can a person be accused of DUI when they are found asleep in a car off the road? I've never been able to figure that out.

I like the way Sarah Palin never backs down.

Lately the "News" on the Nightly Network programs is the "Olds" and I only watch to see how they interpret and report what I already know.

This morning the Providence Journal endorsed for US Senator from Massachusetts the left leaning, neo-socialist Elizabeth Warren. Duh! This is the paper that has over the years endorsed slates that have driven the once proud Rhode Island to the bottom of US Of A's economic heap.

Point of interest: The Government take-over of GM is a classic example of "Neo-Socialism". The term first came into prominance in France and Belgium in the early 1930's during the depression years. Papers by Neo-Socialism promoters like Marcel Deal urged a drift away from classic socialism to "Anti-Capitalism" and an authoritative large goverment that would plan the economy.

I remember the days of early marriage when the pennies were also dear, that saving for a dinner at Locke Ober in that dead end alley off Tremont Street called Winter Street in Down Town Boston was a dream for almost everybody for that most special occasion. For 137 years it was the place of Boston Brahmins and those who came from a afar to enjoy great dining. And last week it closed. It was a place incredibly perfect. And food like magnificent Lobster Stew to simple yet perfect schrod. Steaks and Dover Sole and Weinerschnitzel of course. It was a place. I can't imagine why it would close. They say it wasn't casual enough for today's tastes. But, that doesn't make sense to me, who thought it was elegantly casual even in it's hey-dey. Maybe they needed to add ribs and pulled pork to the menu. Over a vegetable puree.

I'll never stop loving the final movement of Schubert's 9th Symphony. But I have tell you, this is a piece that really separates the conductors. Some get there and others leave it lacking. Maybe it's one reason why when  asked what I would have liked to have been, I say Symphony conductor. I think I can make this better. I might rewrite a few of Schuberts' notes and re-orchestrate. How's that for arrogance from a person who knows absolutely nothing about the science of Music!

The Answer:
Troy Polamalu (63%) is number one just beating out Drew Brees (62), Charles Woodson (62), Peyton Manning (59) and Aaron Rogers (58). Another QB of note, Tom Brady, didn't make the Top 10 as people seem still mad at him for running out on Bridget Moynahan. The least liked player is Detroit's Ndamukong Suh closely folloed by Jay Cutler, Michael Vick, Randy Moss and Matt Leinart. Matt Leinart? Oh, NE Fans, the only player form the Pats in the top 10 was Gronk at 6th. Personally, my favorite player is Welker.

The Novel in serial form, The Conscence, has taken a hit these days that seem more compressed than eveer. As you probaly have noticed not much thought goes in to writing this daily mess, but the novel is a different kind of daily challenge. It will be back and it will move forward, titillating your senses and stimulating the beat in your heart. Never fear The Tid's guy is here.

So, did you hear about the worn out old gun that couldn't shoot because it was shot?