"Clean and Sober!"

Have you ever seen anyone who was mentally impaired because of drink or drugs? Alcohol and drug use can cause an individual to do things they wouldn't normally do in a sober condition. When I was younger (much younger), I did my share of drinking. The "singles bar" scene was in full swing and I spent many evenings at some of Chicago's plentiful selection of "meat markets" in search of some "fun". Even back then, I was an observer of people; watching people can be fascinating most of the time; especially when they decide to disengage their brains with a few cocktails. Some people decide they are funnier than they really are, they tell long pointless stories and forget the "punch-line" before they finish, and then they laugh because they forgot. Some men become "braver" than they would be under sober conditions; loud and obnoxious really isn't tough; look out for the "quiet guy", he usually is tough. Girls are always the target in a singles bar. I use the word target for one reason; men who want a girl in a singles bar is looking for a trophy; not a girl friend. The "wise" girl will get as many free drinks as they can and go home; the "unwise" girl may go somewhere she shouldn't, and end up doing something she could regret. A memory that has stuck in my mind for many years was when I was at "Butch McGuire's" outside of the Chicago area, in the suburbs. The bar was crowded with young men and women and as the night went on, the liquor was making its effects very evident on the partiers. There was a young girl with her back to me across the room; she had beautiful long, brown hair, and she was involved in conversation with a young guy. Behind this girl was a guy who was in "his cups", as the English say; he was BLASTED! I knew something bad was about to happen when he reached for the girl's hair. "Butch McGuire's" had these huge "bouncers", and they took no poor behavior lightly. Well, our drunken friend lifted this poor girl's beautiful long hair to his nose and "cleared out his sinuses". Her escort's eyes widened in disbelief; at the same time two of the bouncers observed the incident. Before the escort could step in, our drunken friend was whisked out the door to the parking lot; where he was promptly thrashed and sent on his way. Unclear thinking has its consequences!

It seems that some Americans, according to Barack Obama, aren't "thinking clearly". This is what Mr. Obama said in his "view from the Oval Office" to several reporters. As recent political polls have indicated, Mr. Obama's policies are not being well received by the majority of Americans; and the upcoming election is showing a definite trend toward a more conservative government. Associated Press said "President Barack Obama's winning coalition has crumbled and his core backers are dispirited". Perhaps they are starting to "sober-up". After nearly two years in office, 25% of those who voted for Barack Obama seem to be defecting to the right. Is America thinking more clearly today, as they see what two years of Democrat control has done? Mr. Obama wants to continue on the course he has plotted; America doesn't. As we close in on November, we need to continue to think clearly. We need to ask ourselves, "Am I scared, or am I sober?" Obama's intoxication is wearing off, and clear eyes can see what has been done. I believe clear thinking is Mr. Obama's enemy. Don't "belly-up to the bar" America! It's our turn to be the "BOUNCERS"!