Twilight Sunday Evening

It's almost over. The Olympics that is. Only the finale, paid for in advance by the most recent installment of interest on the gizillion dollars in U.S. Treasury Bonds owned by the Chinese government. We might be reluctant to pay $39.95 for two hours of Pro Wrassling on cable, but when it comes to making the interest payments on Treasuries, we are as prompt as a Domino Pizza delivery.

Today was an interesting day. We had a substitute preacher at church and I sat down to read Barron's weekly. Abelson, the lead editorial writer (at least his articles always appear first) contrasted McCain and Obama on the housing issue. Good writing and wry wit. Neither has much to say or do to solve the problem. Then I open an email which knocked me backwards. Could it be? Just like years ago when Perot was the alternative choice, I now have my own candidates for President and VP. Shatner - Hassellhoff. Leadership, Style, Guts and Determination. Who better to lead America into the next decade? Talk about foreign policy experience, what about dealing with the Klingons? That has to count for a lot. We're not talking about al Queda, we're talking about cyborgs! Law and order? What about T.J. Hooker? Now that was law and order!!

Civil Rights? Did you know that Shatner is credited with the first inter-racial kiss in T.V. history?

Does Shatner know the odds? Yep, he has played Poker on T.V..

Does Shatner have an artistic side? Guest photographer for Playboy Magazine!!

There's a lot more to say, but leave it at this; Time for a Change? Want the original maverick? Only one person qualifies on both counts, and you know who I am talking about....

http://www.shatnerhasselhoff.com/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCNagTxA6Z0

Shatner Retrieves Hasselhoff from 1984 to Join in Run for U.S. Presidency

SHATNER RANCH, CA (AP) - William Shatner today announced his intention to run for the U.S. Presidency. Running with him for vice president will be the 1984-era David Hasselhoff. Brushing aside questions on the apparent use of time travel in the selection of his running mate, Shatner reportedly declared “It doesn’t matter how Shatner did it. All that matters is that Shatner got it done.”

A confidential source disclosed that the campaign “knew we needed Hasselhoff. There was never any debate about that. But we needed his hair at its most lustrous, his rocking at its hardest. In 1984, his crime fighting skills were at their peak and his album sales were skyrocketing in Germany. That was the Hasselhoff we needed, so that’s the Hasselhoff that Shatner went and got.”

“Shatner’s confidence and Hasselhoff’s fashion sense are a devastatingly powerful combination,” noted one breathy Washington insider, “and their track record is impeccable. They always, always save the day. I mean, Obama is charming and he means well, but Shatner and Hasselhoff have saved the world countless times. The latest polls are earth-shattering; American women just can’t get enough.”

“I’m just so thrilled to be a part of something so awesome. I mean, wow!” said Hasselhoff upon his arrival in 2008, not a strand of hair out of place. “My buddy KITT and I promise to keep America’s streets safe, and I will personally supply CPR to any small-town single mothers in need. Just call my watch.”

Shatner immediately launched a volley of attacks on his political rivals. “I want to take this opportunity to officially challenge Mr. McCain to a cage match; my good friends at HBO are donating all funds from the pay per view event to my campaign. No refs allowed. 9pm Eastern/10 Central on Easter Sunday. And Hillary.. such a beautiful woman.. a glorious, powerful woman… she will be welcome in the White House at any hour. Any hour at all.”

Responding to questions of party allegiance in the face of these remarks, Shatner answered “Screw them.” Requests for additional comment were denied.

The office of former Republican hopeful Fred Thompson issued a press release in response to the attacks, calling the whole idea of actors running for the presidency, “totally retarded.”

Following the press briefing, the magnetic duo departed - Shatner to a waiting shuttlecraft and Hasselhoff boarding the campaign mobile command center, a black 18-Wheeler emblazoned with the Knight Foundation’s logo. The candidates made it clear in conversation with reporters that they meant to “right wrongs, solve the world’s problems single-handedly, and win the office of the presidency for William Shatner.” Sphere: Related Content