With the big 40 approaching soon, I've come to a few conclusions (in no particular order):

1. There is not a journalist on this earth that understands economics any better than I do.
2. Reporters that cover politics are bottom-feeders among bottom-feeders.
3. Lawyers broke our government.
4. Pastrami rawks.
5. I want an iPhone.
6. Anyone who wanted change and voted for a Democrat (or Republican) made a feckless blunder.
7. 'The Media' has lost me. No radio, no TV, and I can barely tolerate some movies. It's just me and my iPod now, so ABC/NBC/CBS can all three kiss my arse.
8. The role of the senate was well defined in the Federalist Papers. Especially 63, I think. The election of senators should be returned to state legislatures, of that I am certain.
9. I need to start buying and learning how to use and maintain a collection of firearms.
10. Islamic/Arabic culture is barbaric thuggery, and I will not accept it nor suffer the need for its existence.
11. The southern half of California could wash into the Ocean, and I would not miss it at all.
12. Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas seem like places to live.
13. I do not accept Global Warming as a crisis, nor will I accept the panic reaction to dubious science.
14. It will be nice to see the Northwest Passage again.
15. The Chinese Government is Evil. (note the capital E)
16. The Iranian, Syrian, and North Korean governments are evil.
17. The Russian, French, and many African governments are selfish.
18. Ice cream makes me happy.
19. Diet Pepsi is the nastiest liquid offered as a beverage.
20. Sushi is yummy good.
21. Children are the joy of the world.
22. I miss my hammock.
23. I need to retire soon so I can work on my personal projects.
24. I get by with a little help from my friends.
25. I enjoy cooking, and eating.
26. Microsoft Windows does not make me happy.
27. Penguins are cool.
28. Shakespeare already said it.
29. Ketchup and Ranch Dressing are culinary excrement.
    
30. Naps are good.