Stupid Votes On Haitus

Well, I really hate to do this, but Stupid Votes is taking way too much of my time right now. As much as I've automated it, it still requires daily work to keep the stats updated, and it's just a little much for me right now with my busy life.

But fear not! I have been having a lot of fun on this project, and Stupid Votes will return! The stats will be frozen until further notice, but I may post an article now and then when inspiration strikes. And Stupid Votes will return in full force with fully updated stats and lots of new articles during the next election season. I hope to see you all then!

I'll keep the current stats up; the first four months of 2009 should be enough to let you know where people stand.

So until I return, so long!

-The Management

Proper Use of the Congressional Gold Medal

Just when you think it can't get any stupider...

Congress is going through the process of awarding the Congressional Gold Medal. For those of you who don't know, the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award the United States Congress can bestow. Specifically, it is awarded as the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Examples of people who have received the gold medal are George Washington, Thomas Edison, and Rosa Parks. Well, it seems as if they're going to award it again.

To a golfer.

House Bill 1243: To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

Yeah. And the Congressional Gold Medal isn't something that is taken lightly; there are a lot of requirements to get it through Congress. A bill has to be cosponsored by two-thirds of the House or the Senate before the committees will even look at it. And with a whopping 302 cosponsors, this one has made it through the House.

These guys realize that there are already awards for golf, right?