Two Things and a half!

1. Is it considered rude to be talking over someone? Let me put this into perspective. I was sitting in the middle seat on a Southwest flight and these two people, who clearly knew each other and had sat down before me, one in the window and one in the aisle, started talking over me (stuck in the middle) during the flight. I was evidently trying to sleep (had even brought my own blanket). I thought this was highly rude. It wasn't like I wanted to sit there, the flight was full! I even asked the lady if she would like to move and she said no. When they began it up again as we descended, I started to pointedly look at each one during the conversation, so they could understand that not only was it bothering me but I was going to listen in. Was their behavior rude??
2. Got into a conversation with someone at the store the other day. I've come to discover that people here in Arizona very red, but only when it comes to their money. Socially this state is relatively liberal. I find that weird, as Virginia is very socially conservative. But this does explain why someone like John McCain could be Senator and also pro-choice. Native Arizonian's are very anti-government, seem to hate illegal aliens (blaming them for all the state's woes) and think President Obama is to blame for all of America's problems including the Iraq and Afghan wars. They begrudge the stimulus plan but don't have any qualms in taking money from said plan. They hate taxes but say they are willing to help others in need, but only if they (the natives) judge these people to be in need (so poor people would have to be paraded in front on them). Its all just like a foreign planet to me, ugh!
3. Finally - super congratulations to Evan Lyscek on the Men's Figure Skating gold medal - you deserved it! Men's figure skating isn't only just about jumping, otherwise it would be a jumping contest and not figure skating!