I believe that people have a moral and spiritual obligation to help those less fortunate than themselves. Now, coercing that through legislative mandate? That's something else entirely.

I ran cross-country in high school, and every year before regionals, the team would all go out together for a carbo-load spaghetti dinner. As a freshman, and being poor, I ordered the cheapest thing on the menu. At the end of the evening, expecting to pay $7, I was informed that we were splitting the bill, and I owed 12. This because some people got appetizers and other high-end cuisine while I had only my plate of Barilla. So, next year came along. And as a sophomore, and a little wiser, I decided to get an appetizer, too, knowing I'd be paying for it regardless. When it came out, the seniors came over and grabbed it, saying "it's for everyone, since we're all paying for it, right?" That is the day I lost my faith in socialism by force.

Most women I know are stereotypically neat-freaks. But, I don't know how to rationalize this characteristic with a women's purse, which is the epitome of schizophrenic disorganization. Ladies, please help me out here. Does fashion simply outweigh utility in this case? Because, although I believe you know the contents of your purse, finding any particular item is a minute-long chore.

#10. John Tyler
Lyrics can be found on the YouTube page itself.

There is a Power Mart gas station at 127th and Ridgeland in Palos Heights, a suburb SW of Chicago. I was in the area the other day, stopped by on a whim, and left mesmerized by their marketing brilliance. On the gas pump was a note that said "5 cents off a gallon if you pay in cash." Now, loyal reader Brent recently told me this was illegal, but they're doing it. I walked inside to hard-wood floors, beautifully displayed wine racks, and a SEPARATE deli/food stand inside the gas station. This is important. Now, you're not getting your hot dog at the Power Mart but at a local deli. Last but not least, they handed my change back to me the right way. If you're in the area, stop by. They've earned it.

Once upon a time, a coworker angrily confided in me that no one from work was coming to her party. I stupidly replied, "Well, it's probably because none of us are REALLY friends. We're just coworkers. Do you really want people to come to your party that don't really want to be there?" She quickly replied, "When you get invited to a party, you should go." Needless to say, I attended said party I had been planning on getting out of. I have since learned that she's right. Go to parties when you're invited. It really means a lot to the people planning it. And it's good for you, too.

I was recently discussing the TLC show "What Not to Wear" with a group of people, when an individual began arguing against the obvious fact that the male fashion guru on the show, Clinton Kelly, was gay. I have experienced this many times in work environments with new hires as well. Same thing with American Idol runner up, Adam Lambert, this past year. Some people seem bent on ferociously denying the possibility. It's not that I don't see the harm or unfairness in quick generalizations. If these deniers simply reminded me it's none of my business, they'd be right, and I'd shut up. It's just the loud and adamant denial that confuses me. Every time in high school or college, when I thought a kid was gay, if they would deny it, I would absolutely believe them. Since then, each one has come out. The lesson I learned, right or wrong, was that if you think they're gay, you're right.

If I ask you what kind of music you like, and you say you like it all...I hate you. Do not trust these people's musical opinions. These are the same types of people that eat at buffets.

Let's take a look at some of these universal health care bill proposals from a PR perspective. Whenever a group finds something in one of these bills they're against (the possibility of a doctor making an end-of-life decision for the patient, federal funding of abortions), they go into an uproar. And the White House always responds with, "Oh, that's just a misinterpretation of the bill." I have yet to hear an advocate of these health care proposals say something to the effect of, "Of course there's going to be some limitations if you sign up for the government-run plan. We don't have infinite dollars, so there are unfortunately going to be some situations where a physician will have to choose not to prolong life by 'all means necessary'. It's a limitation of this plan, but for the millions of people who can't afford any health care at all right now, it's a much better situation to be in." IF I heard this response, I would not only accept this, but be pleased to learn that these people aren't living in a fantasy world. Until them, I'm not sure what to think. Now, it's very likely they do understand this, but are being told NOT to offer any sound-bytes that detract from the infallibility of the plan, due to the leverage this would give detractors. But, how dumb do they think we are? From a strict PR standpoint, in order to win over the majority of Americans, do you play it straight and argue the advantages of universal coverage, or play dumb, and deny any and all downside?

#9. William Henry Harrison. Lyrics and chords can be found on YouTube.