RUDY, MAKE WAY FOR THE FAT LADY

The fat lady is warming up to sing. Rudy may think that his plummeting numbers in the polls is all part of his plan but the harsh reality for Rudy is that the candidate with the MOST votes wins (unless you're our current President).

According to nearly every paper in the world, Rudy's "plan" of blowing off Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, South Carolina, and Nevada to focus on Florida is a bad plan.

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Maybe Mayor 9-11 remembers that W became President by winning Florida. But Rudy, you have to win a lot more states!

And you need to change your message --

Within the first five minutes, he ridiculed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton and talked of his leadership on Sept. 11

Really!? Rudy mentioned 9-11!? But the Floridians weren't buying it --

Dozens of the more than 1,000 who attended the town hall event took off before Giuliani finished his speech, leaving rows of seats empty.

But if Rudy doesn't win Florida, he shouldn't worry -- I hear Mayor McCheese is stepping down.

RIP MVP

The baseball world and Brooklyn suffered a great loss Sunday night as Brooklyn Dodger pitching great, Johnny Podres, passed away at age 75.

Podres won 2 games, including the decisive 7th game, in the 1955 World Series against the Yankees. The victory, at the House That Ruth Built, gave the Brooklyn Dodgers their only World Series Championship.

Rest in Peace, Johnny.

BARACK MEETING IN THE RIDGE

For all you Barack supporters, there's an organizational meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday the 15th), 7:30pm at Mazza Plaza, 80th and 5th.

GET IN LINE NOW!

The Giants beat the hated Cowboys and will head to Green Bay for the NFC Championship. The Ridge was teeming with people in Giants jerseys today. Next week I think Marty Golden will be make the wearing of jerseys mandatory. The bars will be packed so I suggest you get in line now at one of our many watering holes.

LIFE BEYOND THE RIDGE

While being left in Bay Ridge has its merits, I'm thankful for the teletype that brings me news from beyond The Ridge.

The U.S. Will Leave Iraq When Hell Freezes Over

Baghdad residents enjoyed a rare snowy day today.

No, Really, I Can Win...

Despite a last place finish in Iowa, a poor showing in New Hampshire, and avoiding Michigan, South Carolina, and Nevada, Rudy Guliani is confident he can win the nomination.

...And He Doesn't Have Any Money

Race Ya For A Pack Of Smokes

Marion Jones gets 6 months in the Big House

TRAFFIC CONGESTION

It seems our traffic woes out here in The Ridge are known throughout the land. We were mentioned in an article in the Old Gray Lady about whether Bloomberg should run for President -

“People might be saying, ‘C’mon, do your job,’ ” said Maurice Carroll, director of the polling institute at Quinnipiac. “Maybe people are thinking, ‘Look, it’s such a long shot; why don’t you think about what to do about traffic congestion in Bay Ridge?’ ”

Mike, what's it going to be?

NOTHING FITS

Since the latest posts on The Ridge blogs seem to be retail related, I thought I'd mention the store "Nothing Fits." "Nothing Fits" is an ill-named store on the corner of 86th and 5th here in The Ridge. Who decided to call it "Nothing Fits?" Who thought that was a good name? I mean, why not call it "Does This Make My Ass Look Big?"

RUDY-THE MUSICAL

And for those of you who prefer your Rudy in a song format.

HAVE I MENTIONED THIS BEFORE?

Maybe they should call Rudy "Johnny One Note" instead.

What? Exploit 9/11? Rudy?

SILENCE IS MARTY GOLDEN

I was walking passed Marty Golden's office today and two people who work for him were outside taking a smoke break. One of the guys was very animated and pointing with vehemence. He was complaining about being singled out for something. It turns out the guys was imitating Marty. As I passed I heard the other guy say, "So what's wrong with that?"

To which the other guy replied, "Because Marty is an a**hole!"

And this coming from someone who works for Marty. Marty may want to ask them to take their smoke breaks in the back of the building.

**It seems some people were confused by the donkey in the well picture. So I'll try this one. Brit? Boy in LA? Comments?



And if that is still too subtle, how about this one?