NYC Real-Estate Developer Offers ‘Obama Contingency’

Holy election tie-in: Erik Ekstein, who’s developing +aRT, an 88-unit Chelsea condo that just began sales last week, says he’s including an “Obama Contingency Clause” in all contracts that go into effect between now and Election Day. If Obama wins, the contract goes through, but if John McCain prevails, buyers can back out — and presumably move to Canada — “with no questions asked.” (He says he came up with the idea after talking to potential buyers, who seemed to be holding off until the election.) Ekstein, a big supporter of the Democratic candidate, says he’s not worried he’ll lose business. “It’s a very narrow window, and we’re fairly confident he’ll win,” he says.

Like, Socialism from the New Yorker

The whole article is worth the read, but this Sarah Palin comment from a while back has to be put high on the list of her Top 50 Funniest Contradictions:

We’re set up, unlike other states in the union, where it’s collectively Alaskans own the resources. So we share in the wealth when the development of these resources occurs.

Also, one has to wonder, back in 2001, when John McCain himself wanted the highest tax bracket to stay at 39.6% (just like Barack Obama), whether he considered himself a socialist or just a rational human being?

John McCain’s Brother Calls 911 Because He Got Stuck In Traffic

No comments necessary, just read the brief transcript. You can’t make this stuff up.

Operator: 911 state your emergency

Caller: It’s not an emergency but do you know why on one side at the damn drawbridge of 95traffic is stopped for 15 minutes and yet traffic’s coming the other way?

Operator: Sir, are you calling 911 to complain about traffic? (pause)

Caller: “Fuck you.” (caller hangs up)