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So Long, 2012: New Year's Resolutions I'd Like to Hear

December 31, 2012

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Happy almost-New Year! May your 2013 be filled with love, laughter, passion and 365 full nights of sleep.
Through the years, I've discovered something about New Year's resolutions: while it's not so easy to keep them, it's very easy to make them for other people. And a lot more fun, too. So here are some New Year's resolutions I'd like to hear assorted public figures make and keep:
"I will remember that I won the election convincingly -- and govern accordingly." ~ President Obama
"If someone asks me why I think I lost the election, I'll just say 'I guess they preferred the other guy's ideas.'" ~ Mitt Romney
"I'll find better uses for my $150 million than trying to buy an election." ~ Sheldon Adelson
"I will reach the fifth stage of grieving -- acceptance -- about Ohio, and send out a 'Sorry I blew that $300 million' card to my 2012 donors." ~ Karl Rove
"I will use my final year in office to keep gun control on the front burner." ~ Mayor Michael Bloomberg
"I will realize that destroying the economies of Germany's trading partners is not good for Germany's economy." ~ Angela Merkel
"I will stop living my life on camera and have an actual childhood." ~ Honey Boo Boo
"We will go away." ~ Members of the Westboro Baptist Church
"I will finally quit making excuses and coming up with crazy ideas, like armed guards at every school, and admit that guns really do kill people, and lots of them." ~ NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre
"I will have caller ID installed in my delivery room." ~ Kate Middleton
For verification when calling my granddaughter-in-law, I will use a codename ('Lady Zaza'? 'Scorpio'? 'Gangnam Style'?)" ~ Queen Elizabeth
"I will enjoy my last months of privacy." ~ Will and Kate's baby
"I will enroll in a legitimate Biology 101 class." ~ Todd Akin
"Two words: New password." ~ Scarlett Johansson
"I will remind myself that 'forgive and forget' should not apply to cases of battery by a boyfriend." ~ Rihanna
"I will buy a well-trained sheep dog to help me with my caucus." ~ John Boehner
"Same as every year: stay out of jail, stay in my clothes." ~ Lindsay Lohan
"I will remember that my mandate isn't just keeping inflation low but also keeping employment high." ~ Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke
"I will set a DC precedent and actually produce a tangible result from my gun control task force." ~ Vice President Joe Biden
"Performing in movies (other than Trouble With the Curve): yes; performing at GOP conventions: no." ~ Clint Eastwood
"I will make productive use of the HuffPost Divorce section." ~ Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
"I will continue to do whatever it is that I've been doing." ~ George W. Bush
"I will hire a fact-checker for my next big speech, so every media outlet doesn't have to." ~ Paul Ryan
"I will resist the charms of the banking lobby and use my spot on the Senate Banking Committee to investigate those responsible for the financial crisis." ~ Elizabeth Warren
"I will call a cab." ~ Amanda Bynes, Sen. Mike Crapo, Gerard Depardieu, Randy Travis, Jenna Jameson, Matthew Fox and all the other notable alleged drunk drivers
"When I'm in an austerity hole, I will stop digging." ~ UK Prime Minister David Cameron
"We will finally admit that the truth is not always -- in fact, almost never -- to be found by presenting two opposing points of view and then pointing to the middle." ~ The media
"We will learn that the best way to get rid of deficits isn't austerity but growth." ~ The EU
"If I break any of my other resolutions, I'll do it indoors." ~ Kristen Stewart
"I will realize that I work for the American people, not America's banks." ~ The next Treasury secretary
"Take a road trip with my new BFFs, Barack and Bruce." ~ New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
"I will stop endlessly repeating in your brain. Eventually." ~ The "shine bright like a diamond" refrain from Rihanna's "Diamonds (In the Sky)"
"I will begin shooting Romneys Unchained, in which Mitt and Ann travel the country on horseback, exacting revenge on the 47 percent." ~ Quentin Tarantino
"We will begin thinking of other ways to get into the news." ~ The Mayans
"We will not forget about the victims of Hurricane Sandy, the mounting list of victims of gun violence and those still suffering from the continuing jobs crisis." ~ All of us

 

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• Viswanathan R. Hail 2013. Season of fog, mist and cold in Jan. Spring isn't far behind. 5m
• Liz A. Optimism for 2013... 47m
• Lester N. Every day, week, minute, year is a gift and a blessing. However I must say I am SO GLAD to see 2012 go FOR many even personal reasons! 1h
• G. Casey E. To John Boehner: I will hold a session of Congress for longer than 1 hour, and will agree to push legslation that helps Sandy people now, not later. I will also work with the President to avoid another 'fiscal cliff' crisis and will be more helpful in taxing those that need to be taxed and protecting those from taxes who can not afford new taxes. 2h
• John B. @ Eric...Well if you cannot differentiate between a fork and a gun, you best not hold too many dinner parties. Just saying. 3h
• Carol A. Thanks for this new twist on resolutions! Made me laugh. Now back to mine -- stop putting people down -- seriously! 7h
• Eric H. Wow....didn't know what I was getting into following you. Kind of disappointed at all the nonsense gun-control talk. Guess next we need to look at fork control to combat the obese because obviously it's not the individuals fault......it is the forks fault!!! This is my New Years Resolution for everyone - Hold PEOPLE accountable!!! Not guns, forks, Knives, etc!!! People kill people not guns. People make themselves obese not forks or fast-food chains! Thank you 8h
• Jeff G. Thoughtful, funny, and spot on. 9h
• Cord J. Brilliant list, Arianna. Happy new year; you are the best! 10h
• Carol B. Happy New Year, Arianna. You are the best! 12h
• Brian D. Resolution; lasting marriage is driven by passion not logic. Happy New Year Arianna. 12h
• Richard C. be awake, and take action! 15h
• James G. I will personally vet the girlfriends of European monetary dignatories- manager of the Carlton! Happy new year Arianna! 16h
• Muhammad A. simply splendid, thank you for sharing with us, God bless You, Amen. 16h
• sally Y. Great resolutions....great post as always. I personally am going to steal your 365 days of full sleep! Here's hoping! xx 17h
• A. Hussain M. You are always the Pioneer.....Happy new year to you too 18h
• Gail O. My two resolutions are simply; be better than yesterday and be accountable, for everything, at all times. 19h
• Bishop Petrus Lioesm (. New in heart and new in mind by the Spirit in the New Year 2013.Amen!! 19h
• Massoud A. " we will realize that the only way to profitability of our companies is not cutting personnel" -Members of the Boards and CEOs of drugstore chains. 20h
• Jennifer L. Happy New Year to you too, Arianna!! 20h
• Ken I. For both the Dem's and Repb's realize the campaign is over. It's time to start governing. Maybe congress and the administration should take a four year sabbatical. 21h
• J. Edgar L. My 2013 Business Resolutions are: 1. Cut back on time and expenses such as fees for membership in associations, magazine subscription fees, conference fees, and seminar fees. I don't even want to think about the money I spent and got nothing from it. 2. Cut back on time and maintenance cost of web site such as hosting and SEO. 3. Cutback/eliminate the time spent networking and advertising cost through social media such as Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter. 4. Concentrate more on local networking through in person meetings and social gatherings. Give a business card and brochure to every person I come in contact with through in person contact. Just the last two days alone I have handed out 50 business cards with everyone I have come in contact with. My experience with social media has been nothing to write home about. My RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) in time and money using social media has not been worth my time and money. After a while it all becomes a time and money pit. I would much rather put my money into equipment that allows me operate more efficiently. 21h
• Bob B. HAPPY NEW YEAR.. WHAT HAPPENED IN 2012 STAYS IN 2012 21h
• John J. Your resolutions should be ongoing and they should constantly be growing and be. expanding and it shouldn't start at the beginning of the year thinking you can just do away with all the bad things you did over the year. 22h
• John J. I personally think its foolish to have a. New years resolution. implies that you don't have a plan that is long term to begin with is no way to live your life 22h
• Butch H. Happy New Year Arianna! Owning a small business means I spend more time away from my family, so I resolve to take time for my family, grandkids, kids, brother, sister and mother. My business works with the blind and visually impaired, we are working hard to get more national attention to create more jobs for those wanting to work. May you have a prosperous, healthy and joyful 2013. 22h
• Rajesh B. Dear Arianna , loved your post. Have always done :) I wish we all make this year, a 'turning point of our lives year', and together make our world a safer, warmer, lovable and comforting home for generations to come. 22h
• Adina S. To work smarter to make my new business successful while creating more jobs for those blind or visually impaired. 22h
• Arq./Arch. Alcides G. HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR ALL MY FRIEND IN MY RED. 23h
• Linda Z. I resolve to not make resolutions, but rather to see through and with a new higher resolution. Happy 2013! 23h
• William K. Dear Arianna, ..Not always sure we see things more clearly from "down under"....but looking West I see Europe wresting with an aging demographic, United Kingdom contemplating their very liberal immigration policy,....looking North we see Asia in it's many forms, China either consolidating or expanding, depending on which item/blog/twitt you believe...Thailand, Indonesia ,South Korea and India still growing...Singapore enjoying a high status and great standards of living....Vietnam still coming to terms with the free world, etc etc...then we look to our East and there lies the United States of America, poised between Canada and the economic miracles of Brazil and other South American areas. Seems that the USA needs to take a deep breath and count the assetts it really seems to have....brilliant innovators,a multitude of cash, albeit bound,it seems, in old family wealth, and a welcoming attitude....seems that the employment problems must be high priority, so some form of focus group attitude which directs all the skills , and loose cash in the US to a series of value projects, not just Fed. hand-outs, which will only breed a lower class of otherwise clever entrepreneurs. ....but then that is only as I see it from down under. Happy New Year. William Kent. 23h
• Vadim D. Hello Arianna, I had the pleasure of being your driver to one of the events in your new hybrid when you just bought it. I remember your assistant had to give me a lesson before I could take off to Down Town. It is nice to see that you are still briliant and active as always. I read your paper all the time on line. Thank you and have a fantastic New Year. I was known as Vinnie in the driver world. 23h
• Lisa L. Dear Arianna -- I lived and worked in Greece, so I know a thing or two about "kefi" I want to share with your readers "what makes the other guy tick" Take you, for example: Greeks have a propensity for fun -- is it any wonder that they handle money differently than say, the Germans when it comes to EU Fiscal policy? And you being from a highly social culture, it's no surprise that you excel at social media! And, given the starring role Greece played in the Birth of Western Civilization, it's also no surprise that you naturally express unvarnished opinions -- and do not apologize for it -- -- more than any other country apart from the United States. Now that we all live in a globalized world, isn't it time we all learned a little local knowledge? Like why that Arab protester really threw that shoe? Why do Americans refuse to provide health care for their country? And why in gods name is there still a Queen in England! Filia pola! 1d
• Chuck Hester My New Year's resolution is to be mistaek free . . . 1d
• Octavian M. Happy New Year Arianna ! 2d
• Dave L. The Victims of Hurricane Sandy deserve much better. It's discraceful that Congress has put them off like a red head headed illegitimate child. David G LaPere former Democratic Congressional Candidate 2d
• jody C. I'm going to do my best to quit smoking. I also want to improve my blog and take care of my kids, of course. They''re my life! 2d
• Muhammed A. Happy New Year-2013 2d
• Sawera 3. Happy New Year to all....................... May god bless with his blessing to all. 2d
• Jenny Irmeli W. Happy New year 2013, makes more money B-) 2d
• jaydeo K. happy new year 2013 2d
• Amilcar R. My goodness for all to live with love & prosperity forever! 2d
• Patrick G. I will practice the leadership principles and ideology of Darwin Smith. "I never stopped trying to become qualified for the job." -Darwin Smith (Former CEO of Kimberly-Clark) 3d
• Jon W. Josia, I respect Adrianna professionally, and I'm sure she's a good person. In the spirit of the new year, it would just be nice to get along (or at least pretend to) for a few days. For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup and surely I’ll buy mine! And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. 3d
• Josia N. "I hope 2013 will be the year we rise above our egos a bit and get Come Together", Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO 3d
• Josia N. @Jon W. ???? It's Arianna - and I think she always has two feet planted very firmly on the ground. 3d
• Jon W. How about "I'll try to be a bit more understanding and less arrogant" -- Adriana Huffington 3d
• Xiaohua Y. "I will show you there is no evolutionary evidence to support the idea of a biologically innate universal grammar – it’s purely a Chomsky’s creation." ~Charles Darwin 3d
• Harish A. enjoy this movement....enjoy the peace...enjoy all loving parents, family & friends. Happy New Year 3d
• Ala H. I survived 2012, looking forward to 2014. Don’t like odd years Happy New Year! 3d
• Harsha J. Go to woods and listen to the bird's songs for a week during the last week of 2013. 3d
• Sangeeta H. I have decided that I will take more care of my physical appearance ,maybe lose a couple of pounds, get a new hair cut , a new wardrobe . 3d
• Anne A. Wow, what a year it was, wishing all the very best, with peace, love and happiness. 3d
• Eyad A. As with any new year's resolution, we fail to keep them. Hence and to elevate the pressure, I made my resolution on 29th December to quit smoking ...... after 4 days.... still strong and standing ... but not for long!!!!!! 3d
• Mr.Aung A. Happy New Year to everyone ! 3d
• KC K. the two that stands out... "We will begin thinking of other ways to get into the news." ~ The Mayans "We will not forget about the victims of Hurricane Sandy, the mounting list of victims of gun violence and those still suffering from the