Babbleocity 9

Scanning the news and my subconscious,  

for all that's fit to babble on about ...

Never say die - You have to hand it to Illinois' embattled governor, Rod Blagojevich, the guy's got chutzpah.  He's all but wrapped up and delivered to the nearest Federal penitentiary and a new friend named 'Butch', and there he is on Larry King protesting his innocence.  Likely pocketing a nice sum for his appearance too.  Meanwhile, back in Illinois, the politicos are beating the winter cold by staying inside and roasting Blago over a slow, hot, impeachment fire.

California Bum Rush - The Golden State has its hand out to Uncle Sam, needing cash to make good all those unemployment checks.  Facing $42 billion in deficits, Governator Schwarzenegger is looking for $10 billion in immediate help from the Feds.  One thing is for sure, no matter how far (not very) that cash infusion goes ..., he'll be back!

Doc Ock would be proud - The news broke today that a woman in Southern California just gave birth to eight (8) babies.  And broke is how the couple will likely be unless the usual advertising frenzy that accompanies such events is undimmed by the recession.  Some relief has already come - the children were delivered at a Kaiser Permanente facility, so the happy couple received a quantity discount (just kidding, KP lawyers!)  According to the story, the woman 'likely' used fertility drugs (yah think?).