Black Friday to some is more important than any other holidays. More and more people look towards Thanksgiving not because they love the tradition or the meaning of it but because of the sale that hits the stores the very next day. Nothing wrong with that. people have their own way of taking things. But what is more important - things that we need or things that we want? I would say things that we need.

Since everything goes on sale on Black Friday for half the price and some for nothing at all, why can’t we do something about the gas and groceries. Those are two things that we never see going down, although gas has seen quite a drop down in price. Groceries are outrageous. Now don’t tell me I am a guy and shouldn’t be talking about groceries. Remember I do a lot of housework around and am not your typical “I am the sh**” guy. I think it would be appropriate if as consumers we could enjoy Black Friday gas and grocery sales, don’t you?

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Well, one good thing is the fact that my mother in law has finally decided to move out and get her own apartment. Thats the good news. The bad news is that I have been extremely busy with work but there is a good news to that as well - I am making more money . However, I will try to update this blog more often. You might not find indepth posts every time but I would like to use this blog more as a place for us to discuss things that matter, well at least things that matter to us.

Once again, thank you for still sticking around. I am back and I will be taking care of thinkmenthink here on out. I have worked way too hard on this blog to just let it go. By the way, how was thanksgiving? And Black Friday?

The other day as I watching the “Maverick” John McCain’s speech I was amazed. Although most people thought that the speech was great and covered everything, I personally think there was nothing that he promised that sounded like it would help us in anyways. Do I love my conuntry, yes I do but I love myself and my kids as well. I am sorry to say this but my family comes before my nation, atleast to me. McCain’s speech seemed more like an answer to Democrats rather than their strategy. Well, we all know there is no new strategy its just the same old strategy that will be carried under a different person. The fact that McCain voted 90% on all Bush’s decision proves this fact. He is nothing but George Bush in a 72 year old body with a different face.

The concern that we have currently in our nation isn’t about which party should break the monotony of having all men in the Whitehouse. It isn’t about being a party who made a woman Vice President and definitely isn’t about who brought the hot 40 plus year old lady into white house. It is about us, me and every middle class American that lives in this country. I don’t care who leads the country as long as it is led by good men and women who do what they promise. And looking at McCain’s shady smiles and shivering 72 year old body I doubt that is going to happen with Republicans. Would I think differently of Republicans if it was someone else other than McCain, probably. I am not against the party I am against the views and ideas they have put forward.

Sarah Palin. On what grounds is she a good candidate for Vice President? Ohh yeah it might help strengthen foreign relations since she is “hot.” Tell you the truth, this campaign is turning into a joke and the sad thing is its not funny a bit. It has become a hoard to win pat on the back for bringing a different sex into this game and what not. Just a freaking joke. McCain is a joke and Palin is even worse. The only thing I like about her at this point is I don’t mind watching her on TV cause I agree that she is beautiful, especially for her age. I am not sure why people are talking about Obama’s lack of experience when Sarah Palin is nothing close to Obama or Biden for that. I just can’t wait to see the presidential and vice presidential debate and see the Republicans being eaten alive.

John Mccain, you are a true hero. You have served the country, you have taken the bruises for us. You have fought for us and you might have been called a “Maverick.” But at this moment, thats all you are fit to be, a “hero” not a President. I remember you stepping off in 2000, would it be possible to make that wise decision again this year?

I bet not. They say as you grow older the decision making part of your brain gets kind of rotted. That is a clear sign that if Republicans win this election, we are all doomed. DOOMED!

note: The opinion expressed in this article is solely mine. If you find it offensive please disregard this article as this isn’t intentional and I am simply communicating my opinion.

In any given day when I have to choose between my family and my blog obviously I would choose my family. I have been enjoying a lot of time with my kids and my wife as it is summer. Kids are off school and wife’s been pretty nice lately so have to spend a little more time ( remember : keep your wife happy and life is happy ).

I will be back soon regularly or at the least I will make sure to update the blog atleast once a week. I apologize for my absence. I certainly hope you guys miss me. Anyways, if any of you are interested in writing for TMT, please shoot me an email using the contact form. Propose an idea for a post and you can have at it.

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What? Your mom’s going to be staying with us? Why don’t you ask me before you tell her she can? You know how I feel about her….

The statement above isn’t something new for married couples. It’s a conversation that most husbands and wives get into, time after time. Although I would like to think I am way different from a typical male since I have no macho attitude, the statement above applies to me as well. So yes, I myself despise my mother in law. Before I go any further into this post, I would just like to remind my female readers that this might not be true about your mother. This is my mother in law I am talking about in this post which mostly is true for most men when it comes to the reason why they despise their mother in law .

Here are 5 reasons why I despise my mother in law which I am sure is true for most men,

They Are My Kids, Not Yours

Sound Familiar? Yup, that’s the mother in law right there. When you do something it automatically becomes wrong just cause you are her son in law. But the same thing when done by your kids ( her grand kids ) it becomes right, just cause they are her grand kids. How about the fact she tries to teach you how to raise your own kids? Don’t we men just hate that? As a dad we have our own little ways to try to shape our kids’ future and such, but the grandma has to step in and tell you what to do and what not to. And what makes it worse is the fact she does it right infront of the grandkids. This obviously makes you mad since she is sending a message to the kids indirectly which says, ” What your dad is doing isn’t right. This is what you should do.” I just hate that. Don’t teach me how to raise my kids. Ohh how I hate my mother in law!! Strong word but it’s a fact.

Why The Hell is It Wrong When I do It?

The other thing that I hate, just hate about my mother in law is the differentiation she does between her son and me. Ohhhh no….. I don’t want to be her son…..no way … just the fact that when her son does something with his wife it’s ok, cause he is her son. But if I do the same thing it’s not ok cause I am her son in law. It seems like mother in laws tend to make our lives hard and they don’t even have to try it, it just comes to them naturally.

How come it’s ok for her son to take his wife out to movies while a babysitter watches their children. And when I do the same thing she says , “Ummmm….Ron, don’t you think you should stay home with the kids so she can have some time alone?” WTF? I give her time alone but I do want to spend some time with her as well. Why is her son a great husband when he takes his wife out to dinner and when I plan on doing the same thing I am an ass? That makes sense…NOT!

Can We Go Easy on The Avon Perfumes

I think this is true for most mother in laws. Avon is what they grew up with. If your mother in law is fairly young, this might not be the case. But most older MIL’s ( Mother In Law ) are just stuck with AVON. My mother in law literally uses 5 different perfumes at the same time. Of course, I save money on air freshner but the smell that lingers from her isn’t pleasant. Think about it…five different perfumes, it’s just not pleasant.

By the way, she is also an AVON representative and hosts regular AVON parties at MY HOUSE. It’s bad enough that I come home and she is there, imagine my frustration when I see 10 more woman just like her..not fun!

It’s My House, My TV and My Remote!

I have said it time after time, I am not a typical male that likes to sit on the couch with feet up on the table watching TV all day. On a typical day I probably watch TV not for more than 2 hours. Usually at night, once the kids go to bed I like to watch a little TV with my wife and then catch some news to keep myself updated on what’s going on around the world.

My mother in law on the other hand likes to watch Infomercials. When she is around, she literally will take charge over my remote and TV and not to mention my house. As somebody older than me I show respect to her and let her do what she wants to, but after a while it starts to get a little annoying. Why the hell can’t I watch what I want to watch when I want to watch in MY HOUSE? Beats me.

I wouldn’t Have done that, but that’s ok

Hey guys, does that sound familiar? I bet it does. It’s a very common statment made my most mother in laws. You do something and although it can’t be done any better, she will say it “I wouldn’t have done that, but that’s ok.” The other day I built my children a tire swing and it was as sturdy as it could be. I was happy and quite proud of myself. My mother in law walks out on the deck and says “I wouldn’t have done that. I would rather buy them a swing set…but that’s ok.” I didn’t say anything to her but my thoughts sure did, “How about you help me out with expenses a little and stop spoiling my kids? How about you give me my wife back who you have made to think I am the worst man on earth? How about when I do things just like your son does you say something nice? How about you treat me like your son? How about you see what I have given to your daughter and grandkids? How about you just treat me as a human….how about that, you old B****?”

Yes, those are some harsh words but if you think I am an ass for writing this and expressing my feelings, you are more than welcome to come take her for couple weeks. I am sure you will have her back within a day or so… but even one day without her would be heaven for me.

I apologize, if my words were harsh and disrespectful. This is the best way to let my feelings out and I couldn’t do anything but to share it with you guys, since we talk and share things with each other. Can’t really talk to my mother in law and she has started turning my wife against me but hey that’s what mother in laws do.

There she is, I can hear her talking to my wife “What the hell does he do on the computer for hours? You sure he is not into Porn?” Goddddddddd I hate that woman

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Till then let’s assume I am thinking and while I am at it why don’t you guys do the same. After all the name of the blog “Think Men Think” is there for a reason .

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This article will point out 3 things that I find makes men more susceptible to porn addiction. Let’s analyze,

The Imaginative Pleasure

This is one of the main reason men tend to watch porns because they are visual animals. They like what they see. Whatever tickles their fancy sexually, arouses them the most. For example , any men would like to see their partner in some sensual clothing simply because they are turned on by what they see. One of main culprit for porn addiction is a man’s desire to use those imaginative sense. They like to think outside the box and ponder and play with in their head what might be inside. Their is an organ in each man’s brain which is yet to be scientifically proven. I like to call it the “Sex O’ Load” just because that part of the brain is loaded with sexual thoughts.

A man can look at a woman, undress her and start having sex within 5 minutes with her all in his brains. Sexual imagination in a man is one of the reason why men tend to be more into porn than woman.

The “You Want Me Factor” Comes In Play

Another crucial aspect that plays a significant role is the “you want me factor.” Men like to be bosses and they want to know and hear that they are wanted. One of the reasons I think men want this is because they want to be seen as somebody who is in demand and as they say - somebody whose shit don’t stink. While watching porn a man feels in control. It’s his time, his way of exercising his brains where most of the times “getting laid” thoughts rein.

Watching porn may be a way for men to relief stress as it allows them to be in control and take care of the situation which usually is through simulating the sexual nerves in the brains.

Can’t Touch But Can Definitely See

Another thing that I hear day after day is this statement from men who are married or are in a relationship - I can’t touch but I can see. This attitude I think takes the sex addiction game to the next level. Being in a relationship a man realizes what his grounds and boundaries are but the fact that he can still have sex ( in their minds since they have such high imaginative skills ) mentally allows him to have sex with any person at any given time anywhere. And what better way to exercise this theory than to watch porn.

Men have a tendency to fight something right with the wrong itself. The porn addiction stems out from this kind of attitude. A small fire can escalate into a wildfire and the same goes true with men’s thought process when it comes to sex.

Men like visual attraction. Whatever catches their attention rules their world. Share your thoughts! Once again nothing wrong with watching porn unless it becomes an addiction. Think men, think before it becomes a routine. Make it a once in a while pleasure not a daily chore!

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Today I would like to point out some of the things that the blog went through the very first week. I wasn’t sure what to write in terms of blog updates but a friend suggested couple things so here they are:

1. This article got on the Frontpage of Digg
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Well the stats part is over. I would just like to quick remind you guys that this blog is not a sexist blog. it’s about my feelings towards certain things as a man. My views and thoughts are quite different from a typical man which puts me into a lot of uncomfortable situations. This blog is my way of letting my thoughts run wild and sharing with you, the wonderful readers, my opinion and hearing yours in return !

While we were checking out some swimming shorts, tubes and what not I over heard a conversation. There were two guys and a little girl ( one of the guys’ daughter who was probably 10-12 years old ). The two guys were laughing, talking and as they say “checking out” the store manager. Then the guy who I assume is the little girl’s dad made a comment to his friend which went something like this : “Check this bikini out man! I bet that chick would look hot with this on. If she can make me feel this way with those jeans, I would freaking jump at her if she had these bikinis on.” Please note that the little girl was right by their side. Right after the guy was done saying this, the little girl said,

Hey Dad, Let’s not forget I am your daughter and someday I will be a woman. Would you want guys to talk about me like that?

The guy was shocked! He probably didn’t expect his little girl to get back on his statement but for me and my wife it was a delight. It was nice to see a little girl stand up for herself and every other woman out there. I just wanted to share this as it is something that we see quite often. Some dad’s make comments and rude gestures that show little girls that that’s the only way to get attention, cheap attention for that matter. I am glad I had a chance to see and know at least that one little girl won’t turn out that way.

So next time you are with your daughter watch what you say. You don’t want to be the one to hear that statement coming from your daughter, do you?.Think men, think before you look at another woman as a piece of meat. She can’t be just that can she? And why make your daughter think that’s how men should look at her when she grows up…..

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