On Gilmore, she has carved out her own wishful-thinking world that closely resembles our own, only smarter, gentler, and funnier. In fact, according to Sherman-Palladino, the place even has political advantages: In Stars Hollow, Al Gore is president.
Though I heard some bad mutterings early, I figured that 10PM was the time to start seeking out electional returns. Thus, after I came back at 9, it was time to watch the tape of Gilmore Girls, subject of another charmed review. How was it on the "lame ass season so far" meter? Well, okay ... Luke got tortured by the Gilmore parents, Lane's date prospects are looking good, and Rory got a chance to get a close look at the secret campus society (where rich kids apparently get a chance to dress up and act pompous). The fact it might have been the best of the season is more a factor of the season than the episode, but it will do.
The election news isn't going too well. The Republicans are likely to gain a few votes in Congress, including the Senate, though there are a few races still up in the air (anyway, the net gain so far was Zell Miller's slot, and well come on ...). Though I was not crazy about the idea, the failure of Colorado's ballot measure to split its electoral votes will hurt Kerry. Florida just went Bush and things will probably come down to Ohio ... which with its provisional ballots, voting issues, and whatever, might keep me up late for no final gain ... again.
And, how about this? If Kerry wins New Hampshire (slight lead, Nader vote [hell, I thought he wasn't on the ballot!] a possible factor) and loses New Mexico (more comfortable Bush lead, sadly a loss thus far of a few percentage points from Gore's win in 2000) and everything goes the same way as 2000 (too close to call in a couple states, but quite possible) ....
269-269!!!! And, Bush did win West Virginia, the home of that supposed, possible, who the hell knows now, faithless elector. Thus, the hell with positive or negative predictions on how a presidency that might not occur (or people quite optimistic about Kerry winning, who now are sweating or are pessimistic -- fuck you guys: your fantasy not only was not deserved given poll data, but you should always say "knock on wood!") will work out.
So, America ... you think Bush is doing a good enough job to deserve four more years or think it's a real close question vis-a-vis Kerry? Yeah ... we are truly fucked up, aren't we?
Happy Birthday ... Bobby and Harry Joseph Letterman.