BJ Not BK

President Obama is sort of like ACDC...either you like them, jam out to them banging your head to every song or you hate them because every song they sing sounds the same.  Same drum beat, same slashing guitar, same shrill vocals, same Angus Young wearing knickers kicking his way through middle age.

President Obama in many ways, if I may make the poor analogy, is like the ACDC of politics.  Either you like him or you...well don't.

For me it isn't that cut and dry.  I did not vote for Obama and I don't support any of his politics, don't appreciate his philosphical approach to anything, that I am aware of, and have no clue where he comes from theologicaly....well, I think I do but will leave that to a later post.  One would think that with this statement I would make my camp in the either or landing in the I don't care for Obama side but you would be wrong.  I love Obama and here are a few reasons why.

1.  Obama communicates - One of my frustrations with the former administration was a lack of communication.  The only time we really saw the Pres or VP was when someone was shot duck hunting.  Don't get me wrong, I supported and voted for the last administration but was unbelievably frustrated by the lack of communication to the American people on the agenda.  Ok so he may be telling us about socialized medicine, socialized this, but at least he is telling us.  This is akin to a prize fighter telegraphing his punches.  If you know he is trying to connect with the left for the knockout you avoid the left punch.  "Best way to avoid punch Danielson is to no be there."  Mr. Miagi - Karate Kid Part I

2.  Obama has an agenda.  I don't like his agenda point blank but I love it that he has one.  I am not sure what angers me most...someone who wanders aimlessly or someone who has an agenda I don't agree with.  I can, to a point, respect someone who at least knows where they want to go and is making plans to get there.  What I can't respect is anyone who sits by waiting on something to happen.

3.  Obama is black.  I am white and I do not apologize.  I am heterosexual and I do not apologize and contrary to what others are saying my viewpoint toward the president's policies has nothing to do with the color of his skin [link].  I believe that we are all created in God's image with inherent dignity, value, and worth and I love all people regardless of color.

4.  Obama looks good.  Look at the man and try not to walk away with a man crush.  Thin, tan, tall, strong jaw line, very sharp suits.  He may be taking the country in the wrong direction but boy does he look good!  Wouldn't it be nice if the country is in fact going to hades in a hand basket that we would at least be going in a longerberger like this one?  [link].

5.  Obama believes what he is saying.  Even if you think he is lying the president does so with great conviction.  Again I don't agree with much, if anything, he has put forth but I like anyone who brings passion to the table along with their ideas.  Maybe this is the inner salesman in me?

So there you have it, five reasons why I love Obama.  What are some of the reasons you love Obama?

You have heard of the military's policy of don't ask don't tell?  Well today I formally institute my don't tell....don't ask policy here at bjnotbk.  What's going on?  Usually my beautiful, chiseled, muscular body, is running in tip-top shape like a well oiled machine but as of late I have been struck with some really sever pain...probably some right wing attack plotted by Bush, to take me out?

I am blessed with many wonderful friends and family as I am sure most of you are and because I only surround myself with smart, brilliant people my family and friends have a keen sense for the obvious noting that I appeared a little off my game this weekend.  What began as harmless small talk...like, 'You ok?" led down a deep, dark disturbing path with me recounting endless, sleepless nights of cold sweats, nausea, muscle pain, Vietnam flashbacks, the shakes, as well as a myriad of other symptoms too gruesome to detail here at our family friendly site.

What followed was an onslaught of medical advice that would fit nicely into the new administrations health plan.  Instead of being ensconced in sympathy I was surrounded by too many people who had watched one too many episodes of ER as they peppered me - rapidly firing medical questions my way.  After signing the necessary HIPPA forms I began to listen and compile a list of some of the things I "needed to do" and will share with you.

1.  Have you prayed about it?

2.  Have you been recently bit by a tick?

3.  Have you ever been to Haiti or an intravenous drug user?

4.  Have you thought about a massage?

5.  Have you taken aspirin or Ibuprofen?

6.  Have you thought about flax seed oil caplets?  I am not sure what flax seed is but everyone tells me it is something I should take.

7.  Maybe you should hop on one leg while signing the Star Spangled Banner?

8.  Have you tried clubbing two baby seals and drinking their blood?

9.  Have you asked your Dr. about Cialisis?

10. Do you ever sit during the day?

11. When was the last time you ate bran flakes?

12. Have you seen a Dr.?

13. My aunt once took some dry yak scat and put it in her tea and drank it for 40 days...have you tried that?

14. Maybe you could fashion a tiara out of poison ivy, wear it on your head, and call yourself king itchy?

I could go on and on but that would only irritate my lumbago and yes I have already applied ice and heat.

From now on it is all smiles and don't tell.....so they won't ask.

But before my policy goes into effect...let me ask you....what is your best cure all and most absurd...feel free to leave it here.

Don't come here limping along like some old geezer who can't get out of bed.  Don't show up at my dojo, kicking my dog and expecting to walk away unscathed.  If you oppose we will call you out...what am I talking about?  Not sure but thought I would open with something that might get your attention.

Here are a couple of things moving and shaking behind the scenes at bjnotbk.

1.  What is our green initiative?  Currently we have stopped using all paper products replacing sticky note, notebooks, toilet paper with baby seal skin.  We no longer light our cigars with old $50.00 bills we now use the new $20.00s as the material is slightly different and gives off less toxins plus we are in a recession...what jerk would use a $50 to light their cigar anyway?

2.   Where are we headed for the remainder of 2009?  Good question - right now I am working on a new look for the site with a possible launch date sometime this weekend.  I am also thinking through a list of potential posts.

3.  Will the Obama health-care proposal effect the employees at bjnotbk?  blank stare

4.  Will we see the week in weird return?  Maybe but if you do it may be under a different name.

5.  Will you utilize proper spelling and punctuation in the upcoming months?  blank stare

6.  And now a rousing speech to get you fired up!  

Enjoy!

The President gave an emotionally charged and impassioned speech last night asking both parties to put aside bickering and to push through his health-care reform proposal.  I say emotions smotions...let's look at this rationally and approach this with a clear, straightforward, no nonsense common sense approach.

How?  Glad you asked.  

Here are the Three "R's" of my health-care reform plan.  Reduce, Reuse or "re-purpose", and recycle.

Reduce, re-purpose, and recycle - if you have ever been to the Dr. you know that there is massive amounts of waste in the system.  The first thing we have to do is reduce waste, reduce fraud, and reduce cost.  I am proposing a three pronged approach to reducing these three key areas as follows: 

          1. To reduce Fraud - put in place a pre-examination examination Dr.s panel made up of qualified, that's relative right?, nurses and Dr.s who will see you before you see the Dr or your choice to determine if you really need to see a Dr.  The cost will be a flat rate of $1000.00 per visit and will be put into place to weed out any undesirables who would attempt to scam the system with puny symptoms such as hacking, sneezing, or sucking chest wounds.  Oh, I would also make sure that the standard wait time would average 6.2 days and that the lobby be equipped only with the most boring out of date magazines and painfully uncomfortable furniture available on the black market today. 

          2.  To reduce Cost - begin by sourcing supplies from "low cost providers."  Recently when our family welcomed our new baby I noticed that normal, everyday items such as aspirins and band-aids where very very expensive.  Aspirins $12.00 each, Band-aids, $7.50 each, Neosporin, $75.00 per tube.  I know this lady at the Sevier County Flea Market, Delores, she is there every Saturday and she always has an assortment of medical supplies.  I once saw a bottle of aspirin for $2.00.  An entire bottle of 200 ct aspirin for $2.00 that is less than .01 cents per aspirin!  That's a 1,200% reduction in cost and this is just one example.

          3.  To reduce Waste - begin by re-purposing previously owned items.  Take a page from the Cheryl Crowe playbook and begin using both sides of the bandage, recycle wheel chairs and prosthetic limbs. 

          4.  Re-introduce tried and true medical processes and procedures.  Whatever happened to a bottle of cheap tequila and a stick?  The ever popular do it yourself home vasectomy kit?

My question is ask not what your health-care provider can do for me but what can I do for my health-care provider.  

My simple, straight forward proposal was crafted in under 15 minutes, now mind you I understand it is under the power of my genius and a strong cup of coffee, but if I can craft such a wonderful solution surely Congress can do the same?

Just for your enjoyment a song to go along with my reform...

So yesterday I made my first visit to the chiropractor - pronounced (crack-your-backer).  The reason?  Neck pain, back pain, knee pain, hand pain.  I joked with the nurse that at least my earlobes weren't hurting at which she pointed out that they looked out of alignment and with one touch snapped them in 138 places.  I never realized that just how out of whack I was.

The office looked nice, clean paint, cherry furniture, 'how could pseudo-medicine pay for all of this stuff?" I wondered?

I have to say that I was and am still somewhat skeptical of this dare I say "medicine"?  I just don't have much experience with the art and practice of chiropracty, did I just make up a word?  Webster's please note 09-09-09 as the first use of chiropracty.  This and many of the things that the Dr. did yesterday really had me intrigued...like turning my muscles on that were off or not working? 

After three hours of back, hip, and neck cracking, x-rays, traction, and ultrasound, I woke this morning much much sorer than I have been but looser which is a good sign...I think.

Anyway, I have another appointment tomorrow and will continue with the therapy for a while to see if this will help.