Here's a sampling of messages I received today in response to my mandate post:

"Why the hell is Kerry conceding and giving up? Why is he letting Bush get away with this."

"This is a blow to democracy... That bastard stole the election once again."

"This constitution will fail, as others have before it, due to the corruption of the people who, once they have become totally corrupt, turn to despotism, because only a despot can govern them. - Benjamin Franklin"

"May [Bush] and his ivy league monied friends suffer miserably before they die and go to hell."

I'm truly amazed at receiving these emails. Haven't the majority of the American people spoken loudly and clearly? Isn't a majority of the popular and electoral votes what matters in the end?

I guess it will take time for some people to let it go. As for me, I am ready to go to work and help in the healing process. I will not gloat, as it could have easily gone the other way. I am just relieved that it went the way of my personal interests.

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Although I'm too busy to post, I still want to share something amusing. Here's an item I received in today's email via non-blogger/reader Lisa. But wait, there's a question at the end that I would like to have your thoughts on.

"A man and a woman, who have never met before, find themselves assigned to the same sleeping room on a transcontinental train. Though initially embarrassed and uneasy over sharing a room, the two are tired and fall asleep quickly...he in the upper bunk and she in the lower.

At 1:00 AM, he leans over and gently wakes the woman saying, "Ma'am, I'm sorry to bother you, but would you be willing to reach into the closet to get me a second blanket? I'm awfully cold."

"I have a better idea," she replies. "Just for tonight, let's
pretend that we're married."

"Wow! That's a great idea!!" he exclaims.

"Good," she replies. "Get your own damn blanket!"

After a long moment of silence, he farted."

I thought it was funny. A subliminal social commentary on the quasi-liberated sexes. But then I began to wonder, as I received various interesting responses from my co-workers, how you all would respond. Their answers will be posted later on tonight (I was assured), so in the meantime I want to hear your answers. And now for the questions:

For the men - would you have woken her up and asked, or would you have gotten the blanket yourself?

For the women - would you have gotten up to get the blanket when asked, or would you have answered in a similar fashion?

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