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The Red Bull soapbox race was a phenomenal event this past weekend in San Francisco.  It drew 100k people to the Dolores Park area.  Red Bull did a great job with the announcers and they park wide TV screens and speakers to keep everyone engaged.  One of the most memorable cars was the The Death Star.

Anyone who was there will remember their immaculate pre-race video and legendary race, but little did most know that this Death Star came with a Palin bumper sticker:

And I thought I was cool for having a “Chewbacca is my Co-pilot” sticker on my laptop.

Axel Ardes is a French journalist for Radio France station Le Mouv and for the Bondi Blog who is currently on an assignment covering the U.S. Presidential Election.

Aside from writing blog entries and articles, he also posts videos, pictures, and does live radio broadcasts from his phone regularly.  He is currently hanging out with me in San Francisco after a month reporting from the East Coast and then San Diego.

When asked what its like to meet McCain supporters he replied that he is having a hard time finding them.  I thought this was strange but not out of the question due to the places he’s visited so far.  My friend Jessamay decided to help Axel in his search for a McCain supporter.  We searched for a San Francisco GOP group and found where they will be watching the 10/15 presidential debate from.  We decided to attend this event tonight which kicks off at 6pm.  We think it will be “an experience” nonetheless to go and share a moment with the political minority of this ultra liberal city.  Maybe I will meet my future wife.  Liberal ladies, you take me for granted

If you have any leads on any republicans  willing to be interviewed for the right winged perspective to the French nation, feel free to contact Axel at: alexardes[at]hotmail[dot]com

A friend was able to capture this magical looking moonset over the Golden Gate Bridge at 6:30 am this morning.  Amazing:

Thanks to my “homie” Kieran, a local recognized mixologist in San Francisco, I was invited to attend this years Whisky Fest at the Marriot.

As the escalator lowered me down to two levels underneath the Marriot  where the fest was hosted, I was welcomed by the calm waft of fine malt whiskey and scotch scents - appropriate.  I received my tasting glass and my smile multiplied when I entered the largest whisky congregation in the entire planet, at that very moment at least.  After taking my first shot, the server prompted me to Tweet the following:

Let’s just make a long story short and say that “it was fun.”  All you need to know is that Glenrothes Special Reserve Single Malt Whisky won my vote as the best whisky of the night.  Here is a Flickr slideshow with some comments, or at least the ones I remember from the night.  Enjoy.

Much respect to Jelly Donut’s lastest reprise antics as the gansta rappin dude dressed in a giant jelly donut costume.  He is hilarious.  If you are not familiar with Jelly Donut’s work, first check out this humorous video on Jelly Donut for Current TV here.  This will set the stage for the following clip better. Or maybe you think a rapping donut is funny as is.  His latest video called “McCain Be Old” deserves your attention now.

The fact that my last 4 posts have been about partying and music is a testament that I have been enjoying myself a lot lately:)  Much respect to San Francisco for embracing this ridiculous event.  The quality of music at the Lovefest was excellent, crews really stepped up their game and came through with great floats.  Much respect to Kontrol, Listed, and Stompy for having great music at their floats.  Enjoy the slide show:

The night ended for me at Club Oasis in Oakland.  We were enjoying Dj Harvey as he was dropping serious beats for serious disco music lovers.  It was a lovely event filled with smiles and groovy music.  It was a great way to comedown from the madhouse which was Lovefest.  I met great Bay Area heads who all crew up and caravan for Sarcastic Disco parties in Los Angeles.   Love is the key, remember this.