A few moments of diversion

I was genuinely delighted to see that the so-called “Bradley Affect” did not come in to play in the recent election and it appears that the nation chose a president that embodies hope for a better future without regard to race or religion. There is a feel of authentic optimism in the nation, despite the continued fall of the Dow Jones since election night.

If you’ll allow me a few moments diversion from the contest that fills many of my free, waking and non-working moments (the quest for the College National Football Championship) I’ll share a few thoughts about a few other delights and disappointments of the recent election.

First, a few delights. I’m delighted to see the end of election commercials. This election cycle has been going on for nearly two-years and it is just too long. Sports seasons are too long when the NBA, MBL and NFL are all vying for viewers at the same time (October.) And yet, they were more than a year shorter than this election.

I’m also thrilled to see Democrats in Utah show some real signs of life. How nice to see we finally have what appears to be a living, breathing opposition party in the state. If nothing more, a vibrant opposition keeps the majority party on its toes – something that has been missing for quite some time in Utah!

Now then, just a few disappointments. Our Congress continues to contain the two men who did more to bring about our current financial crisis than any other two people anywhere else, including all the CEOs of poorly managed financial institutions. I speak, of course, of Senator Chuck Schumer (D. NY) and Representative Barney Frank (D.Mass.) If you haven’t followed the careers of these two well-dressed circus clowns, you ought to pay more attention. It would be appropriate to nick-name them Senator Freddie Mac and Representative Fannie Mae.

Was there anything more disappointing than getting to know Sarah Pallin? She came in, guns blazing, and looked like a true breath of fresh air. Democrats reacted immediately by trying to shut her up, but after the Couric interview, everyone figured out that she was more damaging to her party if she talked. And she talked ad nauseum. Did anyone fit the old adage “familiarity breeds contempt,” better than her?

I’m still disappointed that Senator “Hair-Plugs” is the Vice-President Elect. What was Mr. Obama thinking? Well, maybe he’ll ask Oprah to be Secretary of the Treasury and Biden won’t remain his worst decision for long.

Lastly, I cannot believe that the people of my district sent Chris Buttars back to the Utah Senate for another term by a little more than 2,000 votes. No wonder Utah looks like the backwoods to the residents of other states.

Now that the election is over and we are waiting for the announcement of the new “Dream Team” that will tackle the economy, we can get back to answering the questions that truly matter, like:

Who does the current No. 1, Alabama, play this weekend? (The Tide are at LSU.) Good luck with that!

Will Texas Tech burn out of the Top Ten this week? Or next? (If Ok State doesn’t get them this week, Ok will the following week!)

Will Penn State fans ever stop whining? (Not even if they play in the BCS Championship game!)

And how much are they asking for BYU/UTAH tickets on eBay? ($800-$1200) Are they kidding?!?!