Well the election results are in, and it looks like we're in for another 6 weeks of winter. Wait, that's Groundhog Day, but regardless it looks like a bleak day for those in favor of balance since now Dubya is free to push through whatever wacky legislation he wants. The most disturbing thing about this election, though, was not then change in power but rather the continuation of a trend.

As those of you who know me in "real life" most likely know, I grew up just north of Atlanta, Georgia, in an area that is stereotyped by most as backwoods redneck hickville. Every few years, the people of Georgia lend credence to this stereotype by electing people into office with the most hayseed names possible. In the time I lived there, I distinctly remember Zell, Newt, Wyche, and Maynard all holding office at the same time. Sadly, Georgians continued the trend this year by electing Sonny, Saxby, and Sanford. I don't know anything about these guys' political credentials, but is it completely impossible for Georgia politicos to at least pretend to not be a bunch of good ol' boys? The Civil War is over dammit, despite your bumper stickers.