Barack Obama WTFPWNS McCain...As a gamer do you vote?

Some of you may actually work, some of you may not.

Some of you may have health insurance, some of you may not.

Some of you might have lost your jobs to outsourcing, some of you might be the outsourcers that gained jobs.

But just from a gamers perspective, who should you vote for? And does it really matter?

So what issues really affect gamers? Some of you have working parents, some of you work, and others just live in a basement so I'm going to outline a few key issues and tell you how it will affect gamers.

Issue #1: Gas Prices

Lot's of Americans struggle to pay for gas and the higher cost of gas takes a bigger toll on our minimum wage workers, which may very well be the kids working at fast food restaurants or poor families so this will undoubtedly affect wow players. More for gas is less money for wow accounts and subscriptions and possibly more time spent working to pay for things.

John McCain will suspend the federal gas tax, repeal the 54 cents a gallon tariff on imported ethanol, eliminate tax breaks for oil companies. This will immediately reduce the price of gas by at least $.20 a gallon, but will reduce the governments available spending and he plans to reduce corporate taxes on other non-oil related corporations. So do you want a short term bandaid or a long term fix to the problem?

Barack Obama will keep gas tax in place, keep ethanol tariff active, and tax oil profits to issue $1,000 rebate checks to consumers hit hard by energy costs, and eliminate oil and gas tax loopholes. Short-term you won't see an immediate drop in gas prices but you will get some of your gas money back during tax time and this could create more government funding to invest into renewable energy.

Issue #2: Minimum Wage

John McCain will leave minimum wage at $7.25 an hour and not tie future hikes to inflation. This is what it happening now in America, most people making minimum wage are finding their money doesn't go very far due to inflation of energy, healthcare, and food supplies.

Barack Obama will raise minimum wage to $9.50 and tie it to future inflation.

Issue #3: Driving

John McCain: Tax credits to customers who buys a "zero-emission car" (how many poor people can afford to buy a new car right now), raise penalties for companies not producing fuel efficient cars as defined by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy, Offer high cash rewards for companies to produce a plug-in hybrid battery technology at 30% of current costs.

Barack Obama: Double fuel economy standards within 18 years, offer $7,000 tax credit to buyers of plug-in hybrids (who can afford one of those), mandate all new cars be flex-fuel capable (welcome to higher food costs), retool American Automotive industries to produce more fuel efficient cars, aim to get 1 million 150 mpg plug in hybrids on road within six years.

You can see more issues and their stances at McCain vs Obama

But the major question is, what will you do?

Barack Obama WTFPWNS McCain...As a gamer do you vote?

Some of you may actually work, some of you may not.

Some of you may have health insurance, some of you may not.

Some of you might have lost your jobs to outsourcing, some of you might be the outsourcers that gained jobs.

But just from a gamers perspective, who should you vote for? And does it really matter?

So what issues really affect gamers? Some of you have working parents, some of you work, and others just live in a basement so I'm going to outline a few key issues and tell you how it will affect gamers.

Issue #1: Gas Prices

Lot's of Americans struggle to pay for gas and the higher cost of gas takes a bigger toll on our minimum wage workers, which may very well be the kids working at fast food restaurants or poor families so this will undoubtedly affect wow players. More for gas is less money for wow accounts and subscriptions and possibly more time spent working to pay for things.

John McCain will suspend the federal gas tax, repeal the 54 cents a gallon tariff on imported ethanol, eliminate tax breaks for oil companies. This will immediately reduce the price of gas by at least $.20 a gallon, but will reduce the governments available spending and he plans to reduce corporate taxes on other non-oil related corporations. So do you want a short term bandaid or a long term fix to the problem?

Barack Obama will keep gas tax in place, keep ethanol tariff active, and tax oil profits to issue $1,000 rebate checks to consumers hit hard by energy costs, and eliminate oil and gas tax loopholes. Short-term you won't see an immediate drop in gas prices but you will get some of your gas money back during tax time and this could create more government funding to invest into renewable energy.

Issue #2: Minimum Wage

John McCain will leave minimum wage at $7.25 an hour and not tie future hikes to inflation. This is what it happening now in America, most people making minimum wage are finding their money doesn't go very far due to inflation of energy, healthcare, and food supplies.

Barack Obama will raise minimum wage to $9.50 and tie it to future inflation.

Issue #3: Driving

John McCain: Tax credits to customers who buys a "zero-emission car" (how many poor people can afford to buy a new car right now), raise penalties for companies not producing fuel efficient cars as defined by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy, Offer high cash rewards for companies to produce a plug-in hybrid battery technology at 30% of current costs.

Barack Obama: Double fuel economy standards within 18 years, offer $7,000 tax credit to buyers of plug-in hybrids (who can afford one of those), mandate all new cars be flex-fuel capable (welcome to higher food costs), retool American Automotive industries to produce more fuel efficient cars, aim to get 1 million 150 mpg plug in hybrids on road within six years.

You can see more issues and their stances at McCain vs Obama

But the major question is, what will you do?

How to support your gamer during the WOTLK release!

1. I hope you attended the purchase of the expansion with your Gamer! This is a big deal in their life, and I am sure they wanted you with them. At least to keep them company in the hours of waiting in line. I went, and it was actually fun. I scored some free loot too (woohoo WOTLK poster)!

2. As they are installing, give them a kiss and tell them to have fun. It's just like sending them off to work (or war, I guess). You may seem invisible for the next few days, so bid them a good long weekend of playing.

3. Nourish them while they are slaving over the computer, leveling their character. Be sure to make them their favorite meals, like nachos with lots of veggies as my hubby requested. Don't forget they also need some good fuel too, so be sure to stock them with some of their favorite fruit that is easy to eat one handed - grapes and apples are good choices.

4. They need fluids! Be sure to bring them large glasses of ice water and Bawls or Rockstar when you see them starting to doze.

5. Remind them to get up and use the bathroom! They won't want to, but it's not good for the body if they don't. If you're a hardcore GamerGirlfriend or GamerWife, you may attempt the South Park bed pan trick. I am not so brave! You could also bring them a bucket for under their desk or suggest they just go out the window.

6. Be patient with them. Soon the hype will be over and your Gamer will be back to his normal self. For now, enjoy some time with your girls!

Election Day is Here: Vote, Die, or Move to Canada

Do you remember that obnoxious guy at the super market who was screaming and yelling at his kids and you thought to yourself man what an idiot? Guess what, he's out there voting and determining the future direction of our country. How about the ex boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, or husband you had that you never agreed with on anything? They are out there voting too! Maybe none of these situations you're familiar with, what about the teacher you didn't like, the parent you didn't get along with, or the boss you hated? Guess what? These people are out there voting too.

You see the reason why you should vote is not because it's your right, your obligation, your duty to your country, or your voice isn't being heard, on the contrary! It's all those people that have caused you confusion, pain, or agony in your life that are voting to elect people just like themselves to office.

If you sit back and don't do anything about it, eventually we'll end up with a government that you don't like and you mine as well move to Canada. Or better yet, why don't you solve the problem of illegal aliens for us and gather people like yourself who didn't vote and run into Mexico; the illegals crossing may become confused and follow you.

Some of the major broadcasting networks have asked us to conduct a poll among likely Azerothian voters so that they can update their results and show these poll numbers to the public. Please take the time to click a choice in the poll!

How to support your gamer during the WOTLK release!

1. I hope you attended the purchase of the expansion with your Gamer! This is a big deal in their life, and I am sure they wanted you with them. At least to keep them company in the hours of waiting in line. I went, and it was actually fun. I scored some free loot too (woohoo WOTLK poster)!

2. As they are installing, give them a kiss and tell them to have fun. It's just like sending them off to work (or war, I guess). You may seem invisible for the next few days, so bid them a good long weekend of playing.

3. Nourish them while they are slaving over the computer, leveling their character. Be sure to make them their favorite meals, like nachos with lots of veggies as my hubby requested. Don't forget they also need some good fuel too, so be sure to stock them with some of their favorite fruit that is easy to eat one handed - grapes and apples are good choices.

4. They need fluids! Be sure to bring them large glasses of ice water and Bawls or Rockstar when you see them starting to doze.

5. Remind them to get up and use the bathroom! They won't want to, but it's not good for the body if they don't. If you're a hardcore GamerGirlfriend or GamerWife, you may attempt the South Park bed pan trick. I am not so brave! You could also bring them a bucket for under their desk or suggest they just go out the window.

6. Be patient with them. Soon the hype will be over and your Gamer will be back to his normal self. For now, enjoy some time with your girls!

Blizzard Intentionally Deletes World of Warcraft and your Characters!

The only thing that remains the same is your character names, class names, and levels; the entire game has been deleted and remade right before your eyes. Not even David Blaine can get away by charging you $15 a month for this type of magic trick, but Blizzard has pulled it off, undoubtedly making them one of the greatest magicians of all times.

Here is a preview of part of the magic trick, http://almostgaming.com/wow/article/are-you-ready-echoes-doom-patch-3-0.

For most dps classes, especially Warlocks, the magic trick for them has been.

Now you have DPS!

Now you don't!

TA DA!