So as I sit here in the frozen tundra, freezing my ass off and wondering if the snow/sleet/freezing rain will ever stop (bite me, Al Gore), I took a minute to read some articles over at Big Hollywood (in between reading a deposition transcript and writing a Daubert motion).
Big Hollywood is the conservative side of Hollywood as opposed to say....Matt Damon, who thinks Bill Kristol is an idiot. This would be the same Bill Kristol who graduated with honors from Harvard and also has a PhD in government from Harvard. The same Bill Kristol who taught at the Kennedy School of Government. I believe Damon went to Harvard once to film a movie with that guy who's married to Jennifer Garner.
Anyway, the two noteworthy articles I looked at today was one by Gary Graham on abortion and another about how Ashley Judd said that, "it's so nice to be living in America again." I'm not sure where the hell she was living before but she said this at some-pro abortion party. At any rate, I'm not going to turn this post into an abortion issue but I will say that Gary Graham's article was different. Why? Because as a self-proclaimed drug user and womanizer, Mr. Graham has paid for more than his fair share of abortions. This is a view from the other side. I applaud him for his self-reflection on the issue.
I said last week that I was going to ignore the Obama Administration. I've changed my mind. These people are not only nuts but dangerous. Nancy Freakin Pelosi thinks that by funding more "family planning," it will stimulate the economy. Reading between the lines, more abortions =less people being born=less strain on the economy. Where the hell did she get the idea that over-population is the source of the recession. Nancy, please for the love of God, take an economics course.
Then Obama goes on Arab TV citing his Muslim background and relatives, practically a taboo issue during the U.S. presidential campaign, and said in the interview, which aired Tuesday, that one of his main tasks was to communicate to Muslims "that the Americans are not your enemy."
"He's different from the previous presidents, perhaps because of his color or his Islamic background. My views of America are different now than they were during the Bush administration," said Youssef Ali, 45, who works for the Iraqi Electricity Ministry in Baghdad.
"What I told him is start by listening, because all too often the United States starts by dictating," Obama told the interviewer
Remember when bringing up his Muslim background incited allegations of racism and lying? Having dealt with Muslims in the Army and understanding their culture, what this really means is that Obama is telling them that he is one of them. Scared yet?
Then there's the economy. The crap-ass economy that Obama is just now getting around to and the, "stimulus package," that is apparently so full of pork it should have Jimmy Dean written on it. Here's what Senator Jim DeMint has to say, "the Obama administration will “create crisis and widespread panic” just like its predecessor in order to get Congress to act expeditiously.
“I’ve been around long enough to know whenever someone tells me I have to make a decision right now, my response is no,” DeMint said. “That clears it up right away and I think more and more the Bush administration and now this administration knows that they’re not going to get a quick reaction out of Congress unless they create crisis and widespread panic. And that’s going to be their M.O. to get Congress to act.”
Oh and then there's Jon Stewart who said that Rush Limbaugh's criticism of Obama was treason. However, it was perfectly acceptable for him and other Hollywood idiots to criticize Bush for 8 years. Amazing how the 1st Amendment only applies to certain people.
What all this leads to is: I want my country back. Oh not the one of the last 8 years. I want baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet. I don't want political correctness. I want to say someone is an idiot without getting sued or shot. I want my kids to be able to play outside without some pervert kidnapping one of them. I want men to act like men and women to act like women. Ladies, don't fool yourselves. We aren't any more equal than we were 50 years ago. The only difference now is that we HAVE to work because we never know when our spouse will decide he didn't mean the marriage vows. Schools need to get back to teaching and not indoctrination. I want the country our ancestors fought and died for at Bunker Hill, Gettysburg, and Omaha Beach. I'm tired of being dragged down the road to ruin by politicians who don't really care about any of us (regardless of the party). I want the place that immigrants came to because it was city upon the hill.
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
Emma Lazarus
THAT'S what I want.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
The Obama Diaries
1/25/09
Dear Diary:
I've been prez for almost a week now. A WHOLE WEEK. And have I accomplished stuff that my supporters asked me to or what. Here's what I've done:
1. Closed Gitmo. The "freedom fighters" currently living there will be shipped somewhere. We don't know no where yet. I checked into Alcatraz 'cause some Congressman (Right winger of course) suggested it. I found out that it was closed in the 1960s and is now a national park. Who knew? Then I thought maybe that place where they keep Charlie Manson but I figure that'd give old Charlie a new "family."
2. Overturned Abortion Funding Ban Overseas. Nothing says "America Loves You," like federally funded abortions for poor people in 3rd world countries. Hey, it's an economic stimulus for them. Less people = less people starving. It's a win-win. Pelosi thinks we can do the same thing here.
3. Banned Torture. Oh sure, they'd cut our heads off if they got the chance but we shouldn't stoop to their level by forcing information out of them that may save American lives. We are better than they are and we will show it by treating them nicely.
4. Tried to Figure Out the Economy. It's way harder than I thought. I thought that once I took office, everyone would cheer up and be happy and have jobs and buy stuff. It hasn't worked out that way. Don't they understand that I will make everything better?
5. New Emission Standards. Oh sure the US auto industry is in the toilet but they need to make cars that go at least 35 mpg. I'm not sure how they will pay for it since they came begging to us for money. Unless, of course, we tie their hands by forcing them to agree to that before they get our cash...
6. Re-Did My Oath of Office. Thanks to the Chief Justice hosing it, I had to re-take my oath so that right-wing nut jobs don't claim I'm not really president. Then we had to re-do the inauguration 'cause a bunch of people with tickets didn't get in. I swear, the Keystone Kops are running this place.
Dear Diary:
I've been prez for almost a week now. A WHOLE WEEK. And have I accomplished stuff that my supporters asked me to or what. Here's what I've done:
1. Closed Gitmo. The "freedom fighters" currently living there will be shipped somewhere. We don't know no where yet. I checked into Alcatraz 'cause some Congressman (Right winger of course) suggested it. I found out that it was closed in the 1960s and is now a national park. Who knew? Then I thought maybe that place where they keep Charlie Manson but I figure that'd give old Charlie a new "family."
2. Overturned Abortion Funding Ban Overseas. Nothing says "America Loves You," like federally funded abortions for poor people in 3rd world countries. Hey, it's an economic stimulus for them. Less people = less people starving. It's a win-win. Pelosi thinks we can do the same thing here.
3. Banned Torture. Oh sure, they'd cut our heads off if they got the chance but we shouldn't stoop to their level by forcing information out of them that may save American lives. We are better than they are and we will show it by treating them nicely.
4. Tried to Figure Out the Economy. It's way harder than I thought. I thought that once I took office, everyone would cheer up and be happy and have jobs and buy stuff. It hasn't worked out that way. Don't they understand that I will make everything better?
5. New Emission Standards. Oh sure the US auto industry is in the toilet but they need to make cars that go at least 35 mpg. I'm not sure how they will pay for it since they came begging to us for money. Unless, of course, we tie their hands by forcing them to agree to that before they get our cash...
6. Re-Did My Oath of Office. Thanks to the Chief Justice hosing it, I had to re-take my oath so that right-wing nut jobs don't claim I'm not really president. Then we had to re-do the inauguration 'cause a bunch of people with tickets didn't get in. I swear, the Keystone Kops are running this place.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Stuff I Can't Make Up
From CraigsList (I've highlighted the really good parts. The fact that she's now Lutheran should explain to you my problems with the church.)
I am looking for a forever marriage partner. We need to be compatable in 5 areas. I think that this can be achieved in under 3 months of our dating relationship. I will not drag a relationship out past 3 months without commitment. My ring size is 8.
1. Religion / Spirituality The husband is the spiritual leader of the home. I need you to have a strong Christian faith & attend church at least a couple of times each month, maybe even a couple of times some weeks. I was saved as a child & water baptized in my college days. I go to a Lutheran church, but have gone to Baptist, Southern Baptist, Nazarene, Menonite, Penticostal, non-denominational, and several other denominations. I'm open to any Evangelical Christian denomination that you attend. I will be there at your side, actively participating in Bible study and church service, and I will gladly participate in couples & ladies activities at church & in private homes. I enjoy Apologetic debate because I am very well indoctrinated in several Christian denominations. I do dress up for Halloween. It is my favorite holiday because it is my one day to share the Gospel with the kids coming to my door. I believe in angels and their powers. You may want to ask me more about religious stuff later.
2. Physical Attraction A good wrestling match, as I call it, is what I am looking for. I'd like you to be similar in size & age to me. I realize that some young guys like older women, so you are also welcome to reply if you like what you see. I am 42 years old, 5'7" barefoot & around 200-210 lbs. I would prefer that you are within 3 in. shorter of my height up to 9 in. taller. There needs to be some physical attraction, so I expect a pic of you that includes your face & hair-do. Your tattoos, if you have any, need to be able to be covered up when dressed. I have no tattoos, and never will want any. I'm not into piercings at all. There are no extra holes in me. If you color your hair, I want to know what the original color was. My hair will soon be dyed blond. My hair is natural light brown. I naturally have very little body hair. I only shave my lower legs & arm pits.
3. Emotional / Romantic Let's talk about falling in love. It may or may not happen instanteneously. It may take a few dates. For starters, you need to open the doors, pay for the meal, pay for the movie, etc. Chivalry is not completely dead! I expect to be treated as a lady & I expect you to act like a complete gentleman. Come sweep me off my feet & woo me! I prefer live flowers, I'm not into chocolates, and candles are not all that enjoyable to me. Back massages are great! Let's hold hands & talk. Let's watch a movie at home. Let's stare at the stars in the night sky. Let's walk across a bridge. Let's pick wild flowers. Let's watch the bird at the park & have a picnic. Let's ride rollercoasters! Let's go for a short walk downtown together. Let's go get ice cream. Let's have fun!
4. Conversation / Intellectual We need to be able to talk about anything & everything! You having a high IQ would be a bonus! I would appreciate a good intellectual match. I do have gifted children. They will appreciate a bright step-dad! Let's talk about food. I'm a very good cook, but what I cannot fix easily I just simply go out to eat to enjoy. I can fix most any typical home cooked meal. I am severely alergic to oat, while egg yolk & milk just disagrees with me. Let's talk about occupation & education. I am a biochemist by education, but I'm 12 years out of the loop. I am job hunting, so this means I have a lot of time to devote to dating you. I have mostly worked fast food & chemistry before children. Since the legal separation, I have worked as a security officer & at a fast food joint. Since the divorce, I worked as a nanny & at a call center. Let's talk about medical / physical / mental / health problems & issues. I am recovering from left leg trauma, but I get around & walk pretty good. My left leg was run over 3 1/2 years ago in a freak accident. I am otherwise in excellent health. I am only missing 1 tooth, as I was a poor teenager & I could not afford to save it. My teeth are mostly straight, except for the top left tooth up front. My top front teeth have been knocked out 3 times, & I just shoved them right back in! Let's talk about living arrangements. I do live in the upstairs of my parents' home in Coffeyville. Let's talk about finances. The economy is terrible here in Coffeyville! I own my car free & clear & I have zero debt. I also own stock. My income is alimony - child support = spousal support. Let's talk about how one dresses. I dress business casual to semi-formal daily. I don't dress down. I wear very little jewelry. I wear my watch & ring, plus broaches on my coats / jackets & a necklace from my best girlfriend. Let's talk about family. I'm the oldest of 4 kids. My 2 brothers & their families live here in Coffeyville. My sister & her family lives in Dewey / Bartlesville. I live with my parents here in Coffeyville. Let's talk about kids. My ex has our girls, ages 11 & 10. He has joint residential custody. They live in Overland Park. There is very little drama. I'm ok with my mate having a couple of kids and any number of teens on up. Teenagers are my favorite age group. I can't hardly wait until my girls are teenagers. My car has 3 booster seats, so I can haul your little kids safely & legally, just like I do my young nieces & nephew. I can also babysit. I have no intentions of making any more babies. Let's talk about politics. Actually, let's not. I support the President 100%, but I don't vote. I am also very pro-life. Let's leave it at that. Let's talk about TV. I really don't care about TV, but I will gladly watch whatever you like by your side, or let you be with your game or show while I do more important things, such as tucking in the kids or doing laundry. I like murder / mystery, sci-fi & game shows, plus watching movies. My ex-husband & ex-boyfriend, plus my best girlfriend, were all StarTrek fanatics. So if you like StarTrek, or even just sci-fi, I know I will like you.
5. Sexuality / Sensuality Let's talk about sex. I am perfectly willing to talk about what I enjoy sexually & what you enjoy sexually. Please don't even ask me to touch your ____ or ask if you can touch my ______. I don't care if society is changing & you want to try the goods before you buy them. I will do my best to wait until we are engaged to be married for the 2nd. base fun stuff, and sex is (IMO) for within marriage only. If you believe otherwise, please move on to the next ad. I'm not interested in a booty call. I'm absolutely not interested in co-habitation / shacking up. I prefer to be on the receiving end or equal partnership, rather than being the aggressor in the relationship. My ex & I were both virgins when we got married. This will give you a good starting point for our conversation, which is so vitally important, especially since I am intersex. Let's talk about jammies. I'm not into wearing sexy lingerie, but I'm open to you wearing whatever you like. I like t-shirt dresses & shorts myself. I am severely allergic to latex, so let's not even go there on wearing latex anything. No S&M. The bedroom is to be latex-free! Please don't ask me to swing, do a 3- or 4- some, or anything else along those lines. If you ladies reading my ad want to be my friends, well by all means, please reply! I could use a few more lady friends. If you like to get in touch with your feminine side, I'm cool by that! I'd prefer a girly man anyway! I can keep your secrets safe. I'm not into macho muscle guys anyway! I like a softer touch.
Now that we've covered the 5 points, I'd like to tell you a little bit more about myself.
Hobbies & Interests
1. I enjoy sewing crafts, such as row quilts, dog beds, & corn bags. I could make a stay-at-home business out of my sewing hobby.
2. I enjoy medical internet research. I consider medical research to be my life-long pursuit.
3. I enjoy playing card / dice / board games, such as Catan & Ticket to Ride with my extended family.
Community
1. I enjoy going to community events, such as bake sales, chicken noodle dinners, pancake feeds, salad luncheons, Dinner with the Doctor, Pretty in Pink, etc.
2. I enjoy participating in ladies religious activities, such as quilt making, Mom's 'n' Mentors, etc.
Friendships
1. I have one best girlfriend. We spend a lot of time together going out to eat, shopping, and mostly just talking. We text a lot!
2. I have lots of chat pals & email pals. I am also friends in person with a few of them.
3. My extended family members are my friends! We have lots of fun together! I'm waiting to hear from you. I'll gladly drive down there to meet you. The Tulsa metro is such a short drive away. I hardly consider that short of a drive to be long distance. Being around smoke makes me sick & I don't care for alcohol. I don't mind any if you drink socially, but please don't drink to get drunk around me or my kids. Please write back soon!
(This wouldn't be soooooo damn bad if it weren't for the pictures she included.)
I am looking for a forever marriage partner. We need to be compatable in 5 areas. I think that this can be achieved in under 3 months of our dating relationship. I will not drag a relationship out past 3 months without commitment. My ring size is 8.
1. Religion / Spirituality The husband is the spiritual leader of the home. I need you to have a strong Christian faith & attend church at least a couple of times each month, maybe even a couple of times some weeks. I was saved as a child & water baptized in my college days. I go to a Lutheran church, but have gone to Baptist, Southern Baptist, Nazarene, Menonite, Penticostal, non-denominational, and several other denominations. I'm open to any Evangelical Christian denomination that you attend. I will be there at your side, actively participating in Bible study and church service, and I will gladly participate in couples & ladies activities at church & in private homes. I enjoy Apologetic debate because I am very well indoctrinated in several Christian denominations. I do dress up for Halloween. It is my favorite holiday because it is my one day to share the Gospel with the kids coming to my door. I believe in angels and their powers. You may want to ask me more about religious stuff later.
2. Physical Attraction A good wrestling match, as I call it, is what I am looking for. I'd like you to be similar in size & age to me. I realize that some young guys like older women, so you are also welcome to reply if you like what you see. I am 42 years old, 5'7" barefoot & around 200-210 lbs. I would prefer that you are within 3 in. shorter of my height up to 9 in. taller. There needs to be some physical attraction, so I expect a pic of you that includes your face & hair-do. Your tattoos, if you have any, need to be able to be covered up when dressed. I have no tattoos, and never will want any. I'm not into piercings at all. There are no extra holes in me. If you color your hair, I want to know what the original color was. My hair will soon be dyed blond. My hair is natural light brown. I naturally have very little body hair. I only shave my lower legs & arm pits.
3. Emotional / Romantic Let's talk about falling in love. It may or may not happen instanteneously. It may take a few dates. For starters, you need to open the doors, pay for the meal, pay for the movie, etc. Chivalry is not completely dead! I expect to be treated as a lady & I expect you to act like a complete gentleman. Come sweep me off my feet & woo me! I prefer live flowers, I'm not into chocolates, and candles are not all that enjoyable to me. Back massages are great! Let's hold hands & talk. Let's watch a movie at home. Let's stare at the stars in the night sky. Let's walk across a bridge. Let's pick wild flowers. Let's watch the bird at the park & have a picnic. Let's ride rollercoasters! Let's go for a short walk downtown together. Let's go get ice cream. Let's have fun!
4. Conversation / Intellectual We need to be able to talk about anything & everything! You having a high IQ would be a bonus! I would appreciate a good intellectual match. I do have gifted children. They will appreciate a bright step-dad! Let's talk about food. I'm a very good cook, but what I cannot fix easily I just simply go out to eat to enjoy. I can fix most any typical home cooked meal. I am severely alergic to oat, while egg yolk & milk just disagrees with me. Let's talk about occupation & education. I am a biochemist by education, but I'm 12 years out of the loop. I am job hunting, so this means I have a lot of time to devote to dating you. I have mostly worked fast food & chemistry before children. Since the legal separation, I have worked as a security officer & at a fast food joint. Since the divorce, I worked as a nanny & at a call center. Let's talk about medical / physical / mental / health problems & issues. I am recovering from left leg trauma, but I get around & walk pretty good. My left leg was run over 3 1/2 years ago in a freak accident. I am otherwise in excellent health. I am only missing 1 tooth, as I was a poor teenager & I could not afford to save it. My teeth are mostly straight, except for the top left tooth up front. My top front teeth have been knocked out 3 times, & I just shoved them right back in! Let's talk about living arrangements. I do live in the upstairs of my parents' home in Coffeyville. Let's talk about finances. The economy is terrible here in Coffeyville! I own my car free & clear & I have zero debt. I also own stock. My income is alimony - child support = spousal support. Let's talk about how one dresses. I dress business casual to semi-formal daily. I don't dress down. I wear very little jewelry. I wear my watch & ring, plus broaches on my coats / jackets & a necklace from my best girlfriend. Let's talk about family. I'm the oldest of 4 kids. My 2 brothers & their families live here in Coffeyville. My sister & her family lives in Dewey / Bartlesville. I live with my parents here in Coffeyville. Let's talk about kids. My ex has our girls, ages 11 & 10. He has joint residential custody. They live in Overland Park. There is very little drama. I'm ok with my mate having a couple of kids and any number of teens on up. Teenagers are my favorite age group. I can't hardly wait until my girls are teenagers. My car has 3 booster seats, so I can haul your little kids safely & legally, just like I do my young nieces & nephew. I can also babysit. I have no intentions of making any more babies. Let's talk about politics. Actually, let's not. I support the President 100%, but I don't vote. I am also very pro-life. Let's leave it at that. Let's talk about TV. I really don't care about TV, but I will gladly watch whatever you like by your side, or let you be with your game or show while I do more important things, such as tucking in the kids or doing laundry. I like murder / mystery, sci-fi & game shows, plus watching movies. My ex-husband & ex-boyfriend, plus my best girlfriend, were all StarTrek fanatics. So if you like StarTrek, or even just sci-fi, I know I will like you.
5. Sexuality / Sensuality Let's talk about sex. I am perfectly willing to talk about what I enjoy sexually & what you enjoy sexually. Please don't even ask me to touch your ____ or ask if you can touch my ______. I don't care if society is changing & you want to try the goods before you buy them. I will do my best to wait until we are engaged to be married for the 2nd. base fun stuff, and sex is (IMO) for within marriage only. If you believe otherwise, please move on to the next ad. I'm not interested in a booty call. I'm absolutely not interested in co-habitation / shacking up. I prefer to be on the receiving end or equal partnership, rather than being the aggressor in the relationship. My ex & I were both virgins when we got married. This will give you a good starting point for our conversation, which is so vitally important, especially since I am intersex. Let's talk about jammies. I'm not into wearing sexy lingerie, but I'm open to you wearing whatever you like. I like t-shirt dresses & shorts myself. I am severely allergic to latex, so let's not even go there on wearing latex anything. No S&M. The bedroom is to be latex-free! Please don't ask me to swing, do a 3- or 4- some, or anything else along those lines. If you ladies reading my ad want to be my friends, well by all means, please reply! I could use a few more lady friends. If you like to get in touch with your feminine side, I'm cool by that! I'd prefer a girly man anyway! I can keep your secrets safe. I'm not into macho muscle guys anyway! I like a softer touch.
Now that we've covered the 5 points, I'd like to tell you a little bit more about myself.
Hobbies & Interests
1. I enjoy sewing crafts, such as row quilts, dog beds, & corn bags. I could make a stay-at-home business out of my sewing hobby.
2. I enjoy medical internet research. I consider medical research to be my life-long pursuit.
3. I enjoy playing card / dice / board games, such as Catan & Ticket to Ride with my extended family.
Community
1. I enjoy going to community events, such as bake sales, chicken noodle dinners, pancake feeds, salad luncheons, Dinner with the Doctor, Pretty in Pink, etc.
2. I enjoy participating in ladies religious activities, such as quilt making, Mom's 'n' Mentors, etc.
Friendships
1. I have one best girlfriend. We spend a lot of time together going out to eat, shopping, and mostly just talking. We text a lot!
2. I have lots of chat pals & email pals. I am also friends in person with a few of them.
3. My extended family members are my friends! We have lots of fun together! I'm waiting to hear from you. I'll gladly drive down there to meet you. The Tulsa metro is such a short drive away. I hardly consider that short of a drive to be long distance. Being around smoke makes me sick & I don't care for alcohol. I don't mind any if you drink socially, but please don't drink to get drunk around me or my kids. Please write back soon!
(This wouldn't be soooooo damn bad if it weren't for the pictures she included.)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
The Sweet
I was over at The Hostages where someone posted this video:
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to much derision. Now, I confess, I like Sweet or The Sweet. They cleaned up in that video compared to...say...Ballroom Blitz:
They finally ditched the glam look in 1978:
And yeah, Brian Connolley (lead singer) was hot. Was as he died in 1997 due to alcohol-related liver failure at the age of 51. Drummer Mick Tucker died in 2002 of leukemia at age 54. There you have it. A brief look at one of the 70s most interesting groups.
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to much derision. Now, I confess, I like Sweet or The Sweet. They cleaned up in that video compared to...say...Ballroom Blitz:
They finally ditched the glam look in 1978:
And yeah, Brian Connolley (lead singer) was hot. Was as he died in 1997 due to alcohol-related liver failure at the age of 51. Drummer Mick Tucker died in 2002 of leukemia at age 54. There you have it. A brief look at one of the 70s most interesting groups.
Friday, January 23, 2009
The Obama Diary
1/23/09
Well, today I had to give some reporter the stink eye. How dare they expect me to give them unfettered access. I am not Bush. I AM THE ONE. Everyone says so. If I don't want to answer a question, then I don't have to.
I also ended that whole ban of foreign abortions. Who are we to deny the right to terminate a child overseas, paid for by US taxpayers?
Um...what else did I do today...oh had a chat with Shrilary about that whole, "Smart Power," thing. People are saying it's dumb. I think it sounds friendly. Like the, "Smart Car." It means we will exercise our Gaea given right to rule the world in a smart way by being nice. So we're keeping, "Smart Power."
I also made some phone calls to Aretha Franklin (wife wants the hat), Rick Warren (great speech), and that Jewish guy. He still won't take my calls.
Well, today I had to give some reporter the stink eye. How dare they expect me to give them unfettered access. I am not Bush. I AM THE ONE. Everyone says so. If I don't want to answer a question, then I don't have to.
I also ended that whole ban of foreign abortions. Who are we to deny the right to terminate a child overseas, paid for by US taxpayers?
Um...what else did I do today...oh had a chat with Shrilary about that whole, "Smart Power," thing. People are saying it's dumb. I think it sounds friendly. Like the, "Smart Car." It means we will exercise our Gaea given right to rule the world in a smart way by being nice. So we're keeping, "Smart Power."
I also made some phone calls to Aretha Franklin (wife wants the hat), Rick Warren (great speech), and that Jewish guy. He still won't take my calls.
Happy Friday
No, What the Hamster today. Today, I bring you the words of Judy Garland:
I refuse to participate in the doom and gloom now that the Messiah is our leader. I choose to mock him rather than fret. It's much more entertaining.
I refuse to participate in the doom and gloom now that the Messiah is our leader. I choose to mock him rather than fret. It's much more entertaining.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Obama Diary
1/22/09
Dear Diary:
Wow, this president thing is tough. Not at all like community activism. Yesterday, I got a call from that Abba guy. I thought he was the one who wrote Mamma Mia (LOVED IT) but instead it was somebody talking about his people in Gaza. Had to look on the map to see where that was (Israel). Ask him if he knew ABBA cause the daughters want to see them live. He told me to call the Jews and tell them to stop blowing up Gaza.
Called the Jewish guy and told him that blowing up Gaza is part of that whole Bush, "Blow up the bad guys era," that is sooooo last administration and not part of my hope and change administration. He hung up on me. I tried calling him back but his secretary said he was on the golf course and couldn't be reached. Made a note to try the golf course in Tel Aviv.
Then I closed that prison in Cuba where Bush was holding all the "terrorists." Gizmo. No wait, that's the furry little thing in Gremlins...oh, yeah, GITMO. No idea where I'm going to put these guys. Murtha offered to house them in his backyard. He must have a really big backyard. Scored really big points in the polls in Europe and the Middle East.
Then I banned interrogation stuff that the CIA used against these alleged terrorists because it's so not cool. Told them that to get information just be nice to them and promise them free government money and stuff. I found this worked really well in Chicago.
Hilary got confirmed. I can call her Shrilary all I want now and SHE CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT 'CAUSE I'M HER BOSS. Hahahaha. Shrilary. I told her we were going to, "forge a new era of American leadership in the world." I have no idea what that means. My speech guy wrote it but it sounds nice.
Well that's all today. I was very busy leading. Maybe I'll have more time to write tomorrow.
Dear Diary:
Wow, this president thing is tough. Not at all like community activism. Yesterday, I got a call from that Abba guy. I thought he was the one who wrote Mamma Mia (LOVED IT) but instead it was somebody talking about his people in Gaza. Had to look on the map to see where that was (Israel). Ask him if he knew ABBA cause the daughters want to see them live. He told me to call the Jews and tell them to stop blowing up Gaza.
Called the Jewish guy and told him that blowing up Gaza is part of that whole Bush, "Blow up the bad guys era," that is sooooo last administration and not part of my hope and change administration. He hung up on me. I tried calling him back but his secretary said he was on the golf course and couldn't be reached. Made a note to try the golf course in Tel Aviv.
Then I closed that prison in Cuba where Bush was holding all the "terrorists." Gizmo. No wait, that's the furry little thing in Gremlins...oh, yeah, GITMO. No idea where I'm going to put these guys. Murtha offered to house them in his backyard. He must have a really big backyard. Scored really big points in the polls in Europe and the Middle East.
Then I banned interrogation stuff that the CIA used against these alleged terrorists because it's so not cool. Told them that to get information just be nice to them and promise them free government money and stuff. I found this worked really well in Chicago.
Hilary got confirmed. I can call her Shrilary all I want now and SHE CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT 'CAUSE I'M HER BOSS. Hahahaha. Shrilary. I told her we were going to, "forge a new era of American leadership in the world." I have no idea what that means. My speech guy wrote it but it sounds nice.
Well that's all today. I was very busy leading. Maybe I'll have more time to write tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Day 1 of the Messiah's Reign
A Recap of the first real day of work for the Messiah. First, the One decided to close Gitmo. What he's going to do with the 200+ terrorists there who would gladly kill us is unknown. Maybe he's hoping for some mutual respect and dialogue or something. Closing the site "would further the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States and the interests of justice," read the draft prepared for the new president's signature. Translation: So we can appease our European friends and Muslim overlords.
Oh and he stiffed some of the White House staff by freezing their pay. That only applies to the ones earning more than $100k. There's 100 White House staff members that earn that. 100. He also scrapped the bill that would have removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list.
Then he had some meetings about war stuff and then a party.
So there you have it. A busy day full of hope and change. Anyone else have this part of The Life of Brian in their head every time we hear about the Messiah?
Oh and he stiffed some of the White House staff by freezing their pay. That only applies to the ones earning more than $100k. There's 100 White House staff members that earn that. 100. He also scrapped the bill that would have removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list.
Then he had some meetings about war stuff and then a party.
So there you have it. A busy day full of hope and change. Anyone else have this part of The Life of Brian in their head every time we hear about the Messiah?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
An Open Letter to the GOP
Today, the Chosen One (at least according to the Left and the media) was anointed as supreme commander of our country. Why? It's because of us. The GOP. We screwed the pooch. We gave him this victory. How? Glad you asked. Here are the reasons I think we lost:
1. Wrong Candidate. I'm sure McCain is a nice fella and a war vet and all but giving him the nomination was a freakin' disaster. He was given it because the GOP thought he got screwed by Bush in 2000 so out of pity, we handed him the nomination. This is what sympathy gets you. He was not the right man. He had no charisma. No charm. Nothing that would make the populace go, "Gee, I like him better than that Obama guy."Mitt Romney was a better choice but the fundamentalists didn't like him because he was a Mormon. Rudy Giuliani was a good choice but didn't get it because he's human and had some personal issues. However, either of these guys may very well have handed Obama a defeat.
2. The Pork Gravy Train. When the GOP is now doling out more cash than the Democrats, we have a problem. What the hell separates us from them if we're just as bad about pork? Bailing out the banks and the insurance companies and all the other fat cats that went broke while their executives were bailing out with millions in compensation did not help the cause.
3. Bush. I don't hate him. I think he is the most maligned president in US history. However, he should have told a whole lot of people to pack sand, starting with the White House Press Corps. Anytime Helen Thomas stood up, he should have said, "Helen, you still alive? Jesus, didn't you interview Thomas Jefferson?" They treated him like dog crap and he let them. He should have mooned them on the way out of town today. Bush needed more backbone and less "yes" men around him. Cheney, I adored. Don't care what anyone says. I dare ANYONE to tell me a single thing this man did wrong while VP. No, Halliburton doesn't count. Cheney had balls and didn't care who he told to lick them.
4. Wake Up and Smell the 21st Century. I'm not talking about compromising principles. I'm talking about fighting them on their own turf. We act like we've never heard of YouTube or the Internet because....well, it's soooooo plebeian. WE need to be the party of the people, not the party of the country club set (which is the perception). WE need to get out there and tell people what the GOP can do for them.
5. And finally, a little inspirational video. The COMPLETE video. Of course, it looks like the RNC after the election but still:
1. Wrong Candidate. I'm sure McCain is a nice fella and a war vet and all but giving him the nomination was a freakin' disaster. He was given it because the GOP thought he got screwed by Bush in 2000 so out of pity, we handed him the nomination. This is what sympathy gets you. He was not the right man. He had no charisma. No charm. Nothing that would make the populace go, "Gee, I like him better than that Obama guy."Mitt Romney was a better choice but the fundamentalists didn't like him because he was a Mormon. Rudy Giuliani was a good choice but didn't get it because he's human and had some personal issues. However, either of these guys may very well have handed Obama a defeat.
2. The Pork Gravy Train. When the GOP is now doling out more cash than the Democrats, we have a problem. What the hell separates us from them if we're just as bad about pork? Bailing out the banks and the insurance companies and all the other fat cats that went broke while their executives were bailing out with millions in compensation did not help the cause.
3. Bush. I don't hate him. I think he is the most maligned president in US history. However, he should have told a whole lot of people to pack sand, starting with the White House Press Corps. Anytime Helen Thomas stood up, he should have said, "Helen, you still alive? Jesus, didn't you interview Thomas Jefferson?" They treated him like dog crap and he let them. He should have mooned them on the way out of town today. Bush needed more backbone and less "yes" men around him. Cheney, I adored. Don't care what anyone says. I dare ANYONE to tell me a single thing this man did wrong while VP. No, Halliburton doesn't count. Cheney had balls and didn't care who he told to lick them.
4. Wake Up and Smell the 21st Century. I'm not talking about compromising principles. I'm talking about fighting them on their own turf. We act like we've never heard of YouTube or the Internet because....well, it's soooooo plebeian. WE need to be the party of the people, not the party of the country club set (which is the perception). WE need to get out there and tell people what the GOP can do for them.
5. And finally, a little inspirational video. The COMPLETE video. Of course, it looks like the RNC after the election but still:
Black for Obama
Today is Coronation Inauguration Day. I propose that all of us who did not vote for the new King President wear black today. Black is the traditional sign of mourning and what better time to wear black than to mourn the passing of democracy in the United States.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Why Men Suck
Well since I haven't actually been dumped, merely neglected, I thought I'd revise this post. Here's what happened:
1. Get a call from former spouse's ex-wife on Thursday. Her attorney says 100% chance the idiot is going to jail. In that case, would I please pick up my former step-son and hold him until she can travel the 6 1/2 hours to my house. I, being an absolute mental case, agree.
2. Yesterday morning. Get a call from ex-spouse's ex-wife. Ex-spouse is going to jail for 6 months or $17k, which ever comes first. Could I please go pick up her kid at high school. She also says that he may be combative because he doesn't like me due to the garbage Dad has spewed.
3. I call the boyfriend. Tell him what's up. Can he please go to school with me. No, says he. Busy at work. However, he "has my back."
4. Go to school. Junior doesn't want to talk to me or leave with me. Calls his mother and tells her he hates her guts and hopes she burns in hell. Prior to him showing up, counselor shows me a piece of paper in which the counselor wrote down that he didn't want to go with me because I, "slandered them." He wants to go with friends. Mom says no. He calls his grandmother and finds out that she's paid the $17k. Mom insists he has to stay with me until his dad comes and gets him.
5. After 1 1/2 hours at the counselor's office, Skippy and I leave to go by my work to pick up my stuff so I can take him to my house. The whole way he's talking about how he went with a friend of his dad's to the big field with all these guys and they got to shoot every manner of weapon currently manufactured. We get my stuff and I take him home.
6. The kids are happy to see them and they play for awhile. I open my first beer. It is 2:30 p.m. Boyfriend calls. I tell him I'm stressing out. He tells me to punt it back to them (how, I don't know). I ask him to please stop by on his way home from work. He agrees. Skippy calls a friend to come get him. I tell him he can't leave.
7. I am into my 2nd or 3rd beer, I forget which. I offer to get them McDonald's. I am getting numerous calls from Skippy's mom who is stressing out. I come back, wondering why the boyfriend hasn't shown up yet.
8. At 6:15 p.m., I get a text message from boyfriend that he sent at 5:30 stating that his mother is having a crisis and he must go to her. He promises to call. I text back that so was I and I guess I know where I rank.
9. At 7:30 p.m., Dipstick calls his son to tell him he's out the T-bar motel and on his way to the pub to check on things. He says he'll be by to pick him up at 9:30.
10. Still no word from the boyfriend. At 8 p.m., I tell Skippy to call his dad and ask if I can bring him to the pub. Dipstick agrees.
11. Take Skippy to the pub. Dipstick comes out and comes to my window where he thanks me and says he's going to sit down on Sunday and figure out what he owes everyone so he can start paying them back. Of course, I'm not buying it. I go home.
12. Saturday. Still no word from the boyfriend. I'm getting more and more upset and the day goes on. Finally at 1:15, I get a text that says, "I want you to know I love you but I had to see the parents and get out of town for awhile to clear my head." I text back, "WTF is wrong? Are you dumping me or what?" Then tell him how hurt I am. Get another text from him at 2:30 that says, "Not trying to hurt you or dump you. Will call you later. Love you." I finally get a call from him at 6 pm this evening and he's all, "Why do you always think I'm trying to dump you?" To which I respond with, "Gee, cause you disappeared and I haven't heard from you?" Apparently Mom is a co-dependent schizoid who has panic attacks and Dad can't or won't deal with it. However, he never answered my question about why he had to clear his head. He only said he wasn't dumping me, he loved me, blah, blah, blah.
Seriously, I can't take this shit. The last guy that left without an explanation I ended up divorcing.
1. Get a call from former spouse's ex-wife on Thursday. Her attorney says 100% chance the idiot is going to jail. In that case, would I please pick up my former step-son and hold him until she can travel the 6 1/2 hours to my house. I, being an absolute mental case, agree.
2. Yesterday morning. Get a call from ex-spouse's ex-wife. Ex-spouse is going to jail for 6 months or $17k, which ever comes first. Could I please go pick up her kid at high school. She also says that he may be combative because he doesn't like me due to the garbage Dad has spewed.
3. I call the boyfriend. Tell him what's up. Can he please go to school with me. No, says he. Busy at work. However, he "has my back."
4. Go to school. Junior doesn't want to talk to me or leave with me. Calls his mother and tells her he hates her guts and hopes she burns in hell. Prior to him showing up, counselor shows me a piece of paper in which the counselor wrote down that he didn't want to go with me because I, "slandered them." He wants to go with friends. Mom says no. He calls his grandmother and finds out that she's paid the $17k. Mom insists he has to stay with me until his dad comes and gets him.
5. After 1 1/2 hours at the counselor's office, Skippy and I leave to go by my work to pick up my stuff so I can take him to my house. The whole way he's talking about how he went with a friend of his dad's to the big field with all these guys and they got to shoot every manner of weapon currently manufactured. We get my stuff and I take him home.
6. The kids are happy to see them and they play for awhile. I open my first beer. It is 2:30 p.m. Boyfriend calls. I tell him I'm stressing out. He tells me to punt it back to them (how, I don't know). I ask him to please stop by on his way home from work. He agrees. Skippy calls a friend to come get him. I tell him he can't leave.
7. I am into my 2nd or 3rd beer, I forget which. I offer to get them McDonald's. I am getting numerous calls from Skippy's mom who is stressing out. I come back, wondering why the boyfriend hasn't shown up yet.
8. At 6:15 p.m., I get a text message from boyfriend that he sent at 5:30 stating that his mother is having a crisis and he must go to her. He promises to call. I text back that so was I and I guess I know where I rank.
9. At 7:30 p.m., Dipstick calls his son to tell him he's out the T-bar motel and on his way to the pub to check on things. He says he'll be by to pick him up at 9:30.
10. Still no word from the boyfriend. At 8 p.m., I tell Skippy to call his dad and ask if I can bring him to the pub. Dipstick agrees.
11. Take Skippy to the pub. Dipstick comes out and comes to my window where he thanks me and says he's going to sit down on Sunday and figure out what he owes everyone so he can start paying them back. Of course, I'm not buying it. I go home.
12. Saturday. Still no word from the boyfriend. I'm getting more and more upset and the day goes on. Finally at 1:15, I get a text that says, "I want you to know I love you but I had to see the parents and get out of town for awhile to clear my head." I text back, "WTF is wrong? Are you dumping me or what?" Then tell him how hurt I am. Get another text from him at 2:30 that says, "Not trying to hurt you or dump you. Will call you later. Love you." I finally get a call from him at 6 pm this evening and he's all, "Why do you always think I'm trying to dump you?" To which I respond with, "Gee, cause you disappeared and I haven't heard from you?" Apparently Mom is a co-dependent schizoid who has panic attacks and Dad can't or won't deal with it. However, he never answered my question about why he had to clear his head. He only said he wasn't dumping me, he loved me, blah, blah, blah.
Seriously, I can't take this shit. The last guy that left without an explanation I ended up divorcing.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Why GM Sucks
I went looking at cars over the weekend. I went to one of the big Chevy dealers in town, whose owner has pimped out his daughter to do the ads for him. Her moniker is, "Dad'll Do It!" Anyway, after 2.5 excruciating hours at the dealer, I.M. Scrotum, the car salesman, tells me my Jag is only worth like $4k and that I needed to come up with $2700 to close the negative equity. He then tells me he'll call me Monday with the final numbers.
Monday, I'm sick so I don't answer the phone. I.M. Scrotum calls and tells me he needs $3k then sends me a follow up email saying the same thing. I responded by telling him that for another $500 I could buy a $350k house on a golf course. Here is his actual response:
u gonna park a beat up Jag in front of a $350k home? (probably not.....I`m sure it has a 3 car garage!) WHO, even needs a home like that! How does a one time $500 cost, buy a home like that? Well may be you can save $1500 this week and come back a few days before the next check and have the total amount? I just cannot hold a check for more than a week.
I was so pissed I damn near went down there and grabbed I.M. Scrotum by his namesake. Obviously, if this is how GM dealers treat potential clients, it's no wonder why they can't sell cars. Asshole. I'll keep my crappy Jag, thank you very much.
Monday, I'm sick so I don't answer the phone. I.M. Scrotum calls and tells me he needs $3k then sends me a follow up email saying the same thing. I responded by telling him that for another $500 I could buy a $350k house on a golf course. Here is his actual response:
u gonna park a beat up Jag in front of a $350k home? (probably not.....I`m sure it has a 3 car garage!) WHO, even needs a home like that! How does a one time $500 cost, buy a home like that? Well may be you can save $1500 this week and come back a few days before the next check and have the total amount? I just cannot hold a check for more than a week.
I was so pissed I damn near went down there and grabbed I.M. Scrotum by his namesake. Obviously, if this is how GM dealers treat potential clients, it's no wonder why they can't sell cars. Asshole. I'll keep my crappy Jag, thank you very much.
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Bush Years: A Reflection
Well it's a little over a week until Scooter takes office. I thought I'd give my opinion of most maligned president in the last 150 years.
PROS
Decided to kick the Taliban's ass after 9/11 without engaging in "dialogue," or "negotiations" or trying to understanding their feelings.
Gave Will Ferrell his best character to date.
Kept the Estados Unidos safe from terrorist attacks by making entry into the country so damn difficult that only illegal migrant workers sneaking across the Arizona border can get in. The terrorists just gave up due to the paperwork.
Told the UN and the rest of the world to kiss his Texas-sized ass.
Prevented us from having an Al Gore and/or John Kerry administration.
CONS
Iraq. Not technically his fault it went to shit but he'll get the blame anyway. Who knew Saddam was a liar and our intel sucks.
Katrina. Again, not Bush's fault. Mayor McCheese and Governor Sniffles were to blame for this debacle as well as the citizens of New Orleans who expected to be taken out of a hurricane zone in stretch limos provided by the government. It's called personal responsibility which a vast majority of this country doesn't have.
Bailout for Bankers. We now have every asshole with a negative bank balance demanding to be saved from their own bad business decisions while the rest of us have to live with our mistakes. Where the hell is my bailout?
The Economy. Not Bush's fault but he'll get the blame. Blame Congress. Congress decided to put pressure on Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac to ease lending standards so that people who have to decide between buying baby formula and a carton of smokes every payday can buy a house (in that Socialist-like "everyone is entitled to own a home" program). That lead to the collapse of the housing market which led to the recession.
So, all in all, Bush wasn't a bad president. He was just a victim of a vindictive press who swore to get him after Al Bore didn't get anointed president. I feel sorry for him as I'm sure he's not a bad guy. If I were him, I'd moon the entire press corps on my way out of town.
PROS
Decided to kick the Taliban's ass after 9/11 without engaging in "dialogue," or "negotiations" or trying to understanding their feelings.
Gave Will Ferrell his best character to date.
Kept the Estados Unidos safe from terrorist attacks by making entry into the country so damn difficult that only illegal migrant workers sneaking across the Arizona border can get in. The terrorists just gave up due to the paperwork.
Told the UN and the rest of the world to kiss his Texas-sized ass.
Prevented us from having an Al Gore and/or John Kerry administration.
CONS
Iraq. Not technically his fault it went to shit but he'll get the blame anyway. Who knew Saddam was a liar and our intel sucks.
Katrina. Again, not Bush's fault. Mayor McCheese and Governor Sniffles were to blame for this debacle as well as the citizens of New Orleans who expected to be taken out of a hurricane zone in stretch limos provided by the government. It's called personal responsibility which a vast majority of this country doesn't have.
Bailout for Bankers. We now have every asshole with a negative bank balance demanding to be saved from their own bad business decisions while the rest of us have to live with our mistakes. Where the hell is my bailout?
The Economy. Not Bush's fault but he'll get the blame. Blame Congress. Congress decided to put pressure on Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac to ease lending standards so that people who have to decide between buying baby formula and a carton of smokes every payday can buy a house (in that Socialist-like "everyone is entitled to own a home" program). That lead to the collapse of the housing market which led to the recession.
So, all in all, Bush wasn't a bad president. He was just a victim of a vindictive press who swore to get him after Al Bore didn't get anointed president. I feel sorry for him as I'm sure he's not a bad guy. If I were him, I'd moon the entire press corps on my way out of town.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Yeah, Yeah
I've gotten some complaints that I haven't been blogging. Hell it's touch with the job, kids, school, and poverty. I know it's a day late but here's my Friday Saturday What the Hamster?
1. 5 Pirates Drown With Their Loot. Here are my candidates for the Darwin Awards. Some of those Somali pirates we've all been hearing about apparently drowned after retrieving some 3 million dollars in ransom. Their boat overturned. Yes, but why is the rum always gone?
2. Death Row Inmate Pops Out His Eye and Eats It. Okay, I understand doing crazy shit to keep out the death chamber, but I'm thinking this dude really is looney. He was on death row after he killed his wife, their infant, and her kid and putting their hearts in his pocket. He gouged out his other eye previously. So does it now constitute cruel and unusual punishment to execute a blind man if he caused his own blindness?
3. OU Loses...Again. What the hell? How can we lose 5 straight BCS bowl games? Do we not watch films of the opponent? Are they out partying the night before? I guess Bob Stoops' nickname should be changed from "Big Game Bob," to "Blow It Big," Bob.
4. Anti-Israeli Protestors. Last week, not far from my house, a group of Palestinians were protesting Israel with all sorts of lovely signs including one that said, "Not another Holocaust in Gaza." I promptly gave them the finger. If Hamas, you know that terrorist group running the place, wouldn't launch rockets in to Israel, the Israelis wouldn't get pissed off to the point of annihilating Gaza. Speaking of Jewish people...
5. Amy Winehouse Targeted by Islamic Terrorists. At first I thought it was because of her crappy music and sense of fashion. However, it turns out she's Jewish and that's why the a Muslim website in the UK listed her and her Jewish manager's name as potential targets. "The Muslims want to cut my head off and I say, no, no, no." Sorry, I had to go there.
6. Tulsa Has Gone to Crap. Showing how out of control our gang bangers are and how our government is completely in denial, a guy in a wheelchair was shot and killed the other day because a couple of gangstas couldn't shoot straight. They were aiming for two other guys and missed.
7. Obama to Create 4.1 million jobs...Maybe. Um, some how the guy who will be sworn in as president in 10 days plans on creating 4.1 million jobs or something like that. But he's not telling anyone how or what or where. Here's the excerpt from the story:
Even the president-elect's own economists acknowledged their two-year estimates could be wrong.
The 14-page analysis, which was posted online, says estimates are "subject to significant margins of error" — because of the assumptions that went into the economic models and because it is not known what might pass Congress.
Obama has provided few details of his $775 billion plan so far. This fresh report does not include the specific construction of his tax cuts, the amounts dedicated to state aid or public works — key questions that Obama aides have closely held.
On Saturday, economic aides and advisers declined to lay out even rough estimates for the plan's components. They said they worked with broad instructions from Obama but didn't want to limit negotiations with congressional leaders by outlining their limits in public.
For a second time since his election, Obama increased the number of jobs his jobs program would create, taking the number to as many as 4.1 million jobs saved or created — a benchmark his critics charge cannot be measured. During the campaign, he promised only 1 million new jobs.
1. 5 Pirates Drown With Their Loot. Here are my candidates for the Darwin Awards. Some of those Somali pirates we've all been hearing about apparently drowned after retrieving some 3 million dollars in ransom. Their boat overturned. Yes, but why is the rum always gone?
2. Death Row Inmate Pops Out His Eye and Eats It. Okay, I understand doing crazy shit to keep out the death chamber, but I'm thinking this dude really is looney. He was on death row after he killed his wife, their infant, and her kid and putting their hearts in his pocket. He gouged out his other eye previously. So does it now constitute cruel and unusual punishment to execute a blind man if he caused his own blindness?
3. OU Loses...Again. What the hell? How can we lose 5 straight BCS bowl games? Do we not watch films of the opponent? Are they out partying the night before? I guess Bob Stoops' nickname should be changed from "Big Game Bob," to "Blow It Big," Bob.
4. Anti-Israeli Protestors. Last week, not far from my house, a group of Palestinians were protesting Israel with all sorts of lovely signs including one that said, "Not another Holocaust in Gaza." I promptly gave them the finger. If Hamas, you know that terrorist group running the place, wouldn't launch rockets in to Israel, the Israelis wouldn't get pissed off to the point of annihilating Gaza. Speaking of Jewish people...
5. Amy Winehouse Targeted by Islamic Terrorists. At first I thought it was because of her crappy music and sense of fashion. However, it turns out she's Jewish and that's why the a Muslim website in the UK listed her and her Jewish manager's name as potential targets. "The Muslims want to cut my head off and I say, no, no, no." Sorry, I had to go there.
6. Tulsa Has Gone to Crap. Showing how out of control our gang bangers are and how our government is completely in denial, a guy in a wheelchair was shot and killed the other day because a couple of gangstas couldn't shoot straight. They were aiming for two other guys and missed.
7. Obama to Create 4.1 million jobs...Maybe. Um, some how the guy who will be sworn in as president in 10 days plans on creating 4.1 million jobs or something like that. But he's not telling anyone how or what or where. Here's the excerpt from the story:
Even the president-elect's own economists acknowledged their two-year estimates could be wrong.
The 14-page analysis, which was posted online, says estimates are "subject to significant margins of error" — because of the assumptions that went into the economic models and because it is not known what might pass Congress.
Obama has provided few details of his $775 billion plan so far. This fresh report does not include the specific construction of his tax cuts, the amounts dedicated to state aid or public works — key questions that Obama aides have closely held.
On Saturday, economic aides and advisers declined to lay out even rough estimates for the plan's components. They said they worked with broad instructions from Obama but didn't want to limit negotiations with congressional leaders by outlining their limits in public.
For a second time since his election, Obama increased the number of jobs his jobs program would create, taking the number to as many as 4.1 million jobs saved or created — a benchmark his critics charge cannot be measured. During the campaign, he promised only 1 million new jobs.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
It's Back
Folly, that is. I think I liked Folly better than the Wench. Folly pretty much sums up my entire life so really the name does fit.
Here's the link: http://praiseoffolly.blogspot.com/
Here's the link: http://praiseoffolly.blogspot.com/
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Happy New Year
Yeah, it was a couple of days ago. I've been a little busy. I got this urge yesterday to actually set the house up I've been living in for two months. It's actually starting to look like home. That was after I decided I didn't want to move again even though the landlord is about as trustworthy as OJ Simpson. Oh not that he's killed anyone. At least not that I know of.
Anyway, BiW is now an official member of The Hostages which near as I can tell is the code name for the Arkham Asylum. He invited me on over to check it out. So I've been having fun over there.
What's new? Oh hell, it's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody. So I present to you...the Bay City Rollers:
And if you were a girl in the '70s and you didn't think they were HOT, there was something wrong with you. Even with the knickers. Wonder what they're doing now...
Anyway, BiW is now an official member of The Hostages which near as I can tell is the code name for the Arkham Asylum. He invited me on over to check it out. So I've been having fun over there.
What's new? Oh hell, it's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody. So I present to you...the Bay City Rollers:
And if you were a girl in the '70s and you didn't think they were HOT, there was something wrong with you. Even with the knickers. Wonder what they're doing now...
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