obama, biden, and rock

I've been telling people for weeks that all the talk about obama has reminded me of a classic Chris Rock bit. Some googling reminded me that it was originally about colin powell - how he was always described as "so well spoken." Rock elaborated by explaining this was a compliment intended for a retarded person who surprised you with his ability to form a coherent thought, and not a fellow human being.
Obama is incredible to listen to - he can make you believe all over again. But he's described in such condescending terms you'd think the reporters are surprised to hear him putting letters together to make words. And now, Joe Biden - a man i used to respect - is describing him in terms of a surprisingly articular monkey.
and the big news - i'm going to vegas. i was out hunting airfare tonight, and prices to europe are about $200 more than they were at this time last year. however, i can get round trip from harrisburg plus a week at the excalibur for under $450. And, I already have at least one person on board.

Any other takers? It's vegas, baby! Let's get there!