The Witch Doctor

Here it is...almost one o'clock...I can't sleep!!!

I don't know why. I don't feel depressed. I don't have millions of crazy things running through my head. Hell, I'm even a little bit sick! I haven't been able to keep anything down for over 24 hours.

I was in on the Joel Hofmann Band gig tonight, but had to sneak out early. I thought I'd come home and crash...still wide awake!!!

So now I'm sitting here and thinking of heading back to the Head Shrinker. Not that I think I need to listen to more of her mumbo jumbo...but man if I had one or two of those little pills.

I didn't sleep at all last night! I tried and tried. I moved from the bed to the couch to the bed to the couch...I even tried my sister's philosophy of picturing myself sleeping. I pictured my self sleeping on my side, on my stomach, on my back, standing up...but no sleep!

The little pills!

I don't even like taking pills. I don't talk too much about crazy things, but let's just say that I don't like pills.

But man I need to sleep.

I may have to call Dr. Drugs-a-lot and tell her I just can't sleep!

I can already hear what she'll have to say

Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang...
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang

Which I'm hoping means..."Let's see if we can find something to help you sleep"

UPDATE:

This is crazy here...I just got this e-mail. Let me just tell you that I love to play Poker. I don't love to play poker for the money...I love to play because its a fun game (but I do like winning money)

Check this out and then at the end think this...Don't we have bigger problems than this? Don't we have things that we can't seem to take care of, but somehow this got on the docket?


From my Email
Dear PPA Member:

Thank you for all you do to promote and defend the great game of poker.

On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, American poker players were dealt a bad hand by the U.S. House of Representatives. In a 317 to 93 vote the U.S. House passed H.R. 4411, sponsored by Jim Leach, R-Iowa, which would prohibit banks and credit card companies from processing payments for online gambling bets. It also includes the major provisions of another bill HR 4777 by Robert W. Goodlatte, R-Va., that would force Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access or disable hyperlinks to Web sites that offer online gambling.

Inexplicably, this legislation provides exemptions for online horse betting, Internet lotteries and certain fantasy sports, yet poker and other online games are swept into this prohibition bill.

The Poker Players Alliance has worked tirelessly on your behalf to keep this bill from passing the U.S. House. While our efforts have fallen short today, we have had tremendous success in delivering our message to lawmakers and the media. This fight is far from over and we hope that you will continue to stand with the Poker Players Alliance as we continue to fight to ensure that this misguided legislation does not become law.

Each day our organization is growing in both numbers and influence. I ask that you help us in that effort by encouraging all your friends and family to join the Poker Players Alliance. Whether someone plays poker or not, all Americans who value individual liberty and personal responsibility should be part of our campaign.

Now is not the time to waver, our voices must be heard loud and clear. Members of the U.S. House who voted for this bill should know that you oppose their position and similarly, those who voted against it should be applauded for their courageous stand. A list of the recorded vote is available by going to http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll363.xml. Please see how your Representative voted then call or write to let he or she know how you feel.

Again, we are grateful for your dedication to our cause and we share your love for this game.

Sincerely,

Michael Bolcerek


Poker Players Alliance Responds to House Vote Banning Online Poker

Washington, D.C.(July 11, 2006) — Michael Bolcerek, president of the Poker Players Alliance, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit Americans from playing poker on the Internet.

"We are disappointed that the House of Representatives would assail the rights of Americans to enjoy the great game of poker on the Internet. It is unconscionable that a skill game like poker gets swept into the net of prohibition, while online horse betting and Internet lotteries get free passes," said Mr. Bolcerek.

"The United States should follow the lead of the United Kingdom by regulating and taxing online poker, not banning it. An economic analysis just released by our organization shows that U.S. regulation of online poker has the potential to raise more than $3.3 billion in annual revenue for the federal government, in addition to another $1 billion for state coffers. We hope that this analysis will give a fresh perspective for U.S. Senators about the benefits of regulation.

"The Poker Players Alliance is undeterred in its mission to promote and protect the game of poker and we will continue to advance the cause on behalf of poker players in the United States."

A copy of the Poker Players Alliance economic analysis can be found at www.pokerplayersalliance.org.