Miss Kolka

This time next week, will the world have changed? | 31 octobre 2008

Only four days to go...

and by the way.. How annoying is Larry King on CNN?? Very. I dont even understand how people can watch anything on TV in America, with commercial breaks every 3-4 minutes. And I am not exagerating - I've timed it on the show - I clearly have too much time on my hands or else I wouldn't watch that show. But you keep watching, because somehow you think there is something coming up you wouldn't want to miss, and then, suddenly, the show is over... And you are just left there feeling disappointed and betrayed. This cannot be good television. No wonder people download their own shows now... anything to escape from this advertising overflow.

The future is not only Obama.. its also Tv on demand, downloaded on the Internet. Television as we know it, is dead, killed by greed and money.

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Visits at the midwife, feelings and such. | 29 octobre 2008

So Today was the first preparation class for the Birth (apparently something I am ready to think about now) That amongst others things, like breastfeeding and child-care when going back to work. It might seem a bit early but in a big city like Paris you rather be more organised that not - or you'll end up being forced to act like a Kengaroo when its back-to-work day. that is make a pouch on your stomach and keep a 4 month old baby there hidden, latched on a nipple. Not the ideal first day back but hey... There is still some way to go to avoid that. (and I am lucky to still have my vacation left at work so I get a bit more than the 8 weeks planned by the french state in maternity leave)

Pan has been a real trooper - smiling when the mother-to-be has been crying over leaking water in the bathroom, listening when I complain over specific spices in exotic food or just waiting for my episodes to pass when I get annoyed over laundry or other mondain things, which can be often, too often. Not easy for him. And sometimes I don't even think it can be blamed on the hormones. Lets hope the relaxation technique I learned today with 6 other very prengnant women can help to ease my tention so I can smile back. Smile back and laugh at his silly jokes (like the ones the little students love, but then again they are only 7 years old) and also remember to give back some love and affection in the form of a wonderful, warm chocolate cake. Because thats the only way I know how.

Publié par Kolka à 22:56:18 dans Miss baby blabla | Commentaires (0) | Permaliens

Palin on clothes | 28 octobre 2008

So Miss Palin has now come out and commented on the expenses made by the republican party for her clothes and make up... against the advise of her aides and of the GOP campaign. They must have been plucking their hairs, this apparently being something Sarah Palin does quite often, going "off script" when it suits her. A complete no-no for a successful political strategy.

This is what she said at a rally a few days ago although she had been advised not to mention the clothes-issue:

"This whole thing with the wardrobe, you know I have tried to just ignore it because it is so ridiculous, but I am glad now that Elisabeth brought it up, cause it gives me an opportunity without the filter of the media to get to tell you the whole clothes thing."

What??? What is she trying to say? does anybody even understand that last sentence? (Elisabeth being the co-host of the View - and a republican supporter who introduced Palin by saying the attacks on her and her clothes were sexist.. aha ok but of course!)
Palin's defense was that she did not own the clothes any more than the lighting or the props on stage (isn't she just one of them?) It goes a little bit to my former point of this whole story being blown out of proportion. What worries me though is that the governor can't seem to be able to speak clearly, or finish sentences properly:

"You'd think - not that I would even have to address the issue because, as Elisabeth is suggesting, the double standard here it's - gosh, we don't even want to waste our time."

The double standard is what? "Gosh" is not going to get you out of discussion at the UN with other world leaders when you are taking about important issues. This "folksy" approach can perhaps work at home, but for a possible world leader - not so sure. Jee... what can we expect next tuesday? Well you know, also, jobcreation? man I dont dare to even think it!

that's how you can sum up in semantics the quality of Sarah Palin's thinking:

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On the Campaign trail....watching from home | 23 octobre 2008

"Back to our top story"

Man, that reminds me of work. I must say I am surprised by the media coverage of the US Presidential race. I shouldn't be though. When there's isn't anything more interesting to say about the issues then its back to the mini-scandals. The latest ones, but in a list of many, are 1. how much money Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin spent on clothes for the campaign and 2. The "hidden socialist agenda" of Barack Obama who wants to redistribute wealth amongst Americans. "ouou scary" Plllllease.
But of course we have to keep the story going, there are still 12 days until election day and issues are what make politics boring anyway. People want sex, money and personal tragedies. Give us more lack of chemistry between presdential and VP candidate, terrorist connections and spending sprees. As long as we forget what real life is all about. So lets get to it:

1.The republican party is supposed to have spent 150 thousand dollars on clothes and make-up for M'am Palin and family. How can that be surprising (apart perhaps the amount)? It should be no surprise to us that we live in a media age where image is everything. And unfortunately, both women and men demand more of women in that area. I think its normal that the party spends money to dress Palin up to the task and that they try to make her LOOK more presidential to voters. That's how spin works and it is in practice everywhere in the modern world. Its what Segolene Royal has also been criticised for - but men are at it as well. People get whiter teeth, take moles of their faces and even have full plastic surgeries to look more appealing in politics. And it works - Its either that or you get ugly comments like Angela Merkel has had to face in her career, being, for some, not womanly enough. Somehow it seems though that these issues are only raised when a woman is playing the game. There is so much choice for women that it can easily cost more for women to look good but it should be worth it since it has shown itself that handsome people do better.

So I have to say that this is such a non-story that it doesnt deserve the attention its getting. There are two reasons for that though. Since the republicans are trying to get to the average American, its perhaps not a very sly move. How can people connect with someone who has the opportunity of spending so much money on something so un-important as clothes (while looks in reality are just basic worktools for the politician) as the rest struggles to pay off debts and morgages? Republicans have been trying to play on the "average joe" story and their connection to smalltown america but this leak might seem a bit too much for people not even earning that in a years of hard work. And second, there is also concern that Palin as governor might have been using taxpayers' money to pay for her family to travel with or without her. Her daughter even stayed in a 4 star luxurious hotel in NY - all payed by the state of Alaska - and that doesnt sound good for someone who says again and again that they will work against government overspending and corruption. The story here might be that this is more hypocriticial then anything else - and voters have the right to know. They might talk the talk, but are they walking the walk?

2. Regarding Obama, the "evil socialist" (since terrorist didn't stick no matter how much the Republicans tried), Lets talk a little about socialism. Its ridiculous that republicans, who have been calling Obama "a socialist" can trigger so much fear amongst voters that actually want what Obama is planning - without even knowing what its called. Or what do you call a plan for more intervention and regulation on the financial markets by the government? It sounds like socialism to me:

"Some socialists advocate complete nationalization of the means of production, distribution, and exchange; while others advocate state control of capital within the framework of a market economy. Social Democrats propose selective nationalization of key national industries in mixed economies combined with tax-funded welfare programs;"

We have seen that the rules of capitalism didn't work - while there was profit, the money went to individuals but when there was trouble, who had to pay the price? People that have lost their houses, don't they want the state to have a safety net for them called social security? And why did they get in that mess in the first place? Because they didn't have healthcare - something Obama wants to change. So stop repeating slogans you don't even understand and think about your economic future people. Socialism isn't the end of the world - and read up on the difference between Socialism and Communism while you're at it...

You just have to love the internet.... check out the almost hidden name at the top of the picture to see where that comes from...

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The Magic Bunny | 22 octobre 2008

We're thinking of this bag for the little one. Its not because you can't walk or talk that you can't be fashionable. Its never too early to be a fashion victim!