I’ve been desperately searching for something positive about my state that doesn’t mention the weather, and I just stumbled upon it. By my estimation, it appears as though Arizona voters have had a positive effect on the nation as a whole. Consider this:

John McCain comes out as the leading conservative against the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” offering impassioned pleas on the floor of the Senate. Despite the old curmudgeon, Obama will be presented with the repeal today.

Last night, Democrats were able to marshal eleven (11) (10+1) Republican votes to end the GOP filibuster on the START nuclear arms reduction treaty, headed by none other than Arizona’s Junior Senator Jon “is that egg all over my face” Kyl. That’s right, the original busy-bee had his legs swept out from under him by the likes of Lamar Alexander, Scott Brown, and that derned Lisa Murkowski.  The Senate plans to vote on ratification later this week.

I’d like to think these Republican defections stem from the lunacy of an old bigot and a man who politicized national security, but I’d truly hope that politicians are waking up to the inanity taking place in Arizona.  Voters here just handed the GOP a super-majority in the state legislature and swept a Republican into each state executive position despite said party playing a major role in record budget deficits (don’t get me started on the denial of transplants to AHCCCS recipients).  These same voters set forth the Senate delegation being roundly rejected in the lame duck session.  Perhaps the Senate realizes those from Arizona shouldn’t be orchestrating key policy items for the United States as a whole?

At our next stop in old Halloween candy land, we realize that two isn’t always better than one when it comes to stale fun-pack Twix…

Halloween has passed, and like every early November, old candy sits around to gnaw on once boredom strikes.  My current residence is inhabited with a bottomless bowl of Starburst in the two-pack/fun size.  Everyday I grab a pack on the way to work and I’ve made a startling discovery:  the colors I draw have a tremendous influence on how my day will unfold.

Take for instance yesterday, whilst putting the finishing touches on an awful waking process, I discovered that I had indeed stumbled upon the infamous orange-lemon combo.  It is not enough to pull one stale orange nub of a fruit chew?  You have to follow it up with lemon?  I should have packed it in right there and gone back to bed.  Needless to say the day was an utter nightmare.  I was so scared this morning to stumble upon another day-ruining awful color combo…

But hey, wouldn’t you know, a double red.  And then just now, at 12:30 p.m., a red-pink duo of delicious.  I should have gone to Vegas.

I’d like to thank Ross for the opportunity to talk a little football on the Daily Ross once a week or so, and possibly a couple more posts on trending national, Nevada, or great State of Arizona politics (like you care).  Look at this this flag.  Come on, you know you’re interested.

November is here, and you’ll start hearing the phrase “must-win” quite often when it comes to your favorite (and unfavorite, though by all accounts its over in Big D) football teams.  Week 10 brings us some nice divisional matchups, starting with Green Bay heading to Chicago early Sunday morning.  Sunday afternoon, I’ll be heading to the Nest to watch Big Red take on the Seattle Seahawks.  The Cardinals are currently 3-5 and things look bleak, but a weak second-half schedule and the worst division in football could be the recipe for another end-around into the playoffs.  Sunday night we get to see a possible preview of the AFC Championship where the Pats take on the Steelers, and Monday night Philly heads to Washington, so hopefully we’ll get some competitive games.

On a personal note, I’d like to thank Ross for transforming my internet viewing period into Uncrate time.  This site is ridiculously addictive.  Like Ross, I’ve prospectively spent my next paycheck.