For Webutante who has the great fortune to have a son she loves and the good fortune to be visiting Scotland. Scotland beat the English. They were so rude to Rome that Hadrian built a wall to keep them in Scotland. The Scottish also gave us possibly the two greatest banes known to man, golf and Haggis. It is fully possible that the first Haggis may have been made possible by a frustrated Scotsman slaughtering a sheep with a nine iron.
Being that you are a lady, I will suggest that you only read the ingredients alone or with close friends.
Haggis Recipes
Haggis "is typically served on Burns Night, January 25, when Scotland celebrates the birth of its greatest poet, Robert Burns, who was born in Ayrshire on that date in 1759. During the celebration, Burns poems are read, and the haggis is addressed by a member of the party, ceremonially, in the form of verses from Burns' poem, 'Address to a Haggis.' A typical meal for Burns Night would include Cock-a-Leekie, Haggis with Tatties-an'-Neeps, Roastit Beef, Tipsy Laird, and Dunlop Cheese."
Oh, and did I mention that whisky is also served?
Haggis has many ingredients, many recipes and many supporters. So do many other fetishes.
P.G. Wodehouse has the following to say about haggis:
The fact that I am not a haggis addict is probably due to my having read Shakespeare. It is the same with many Englishmen. There is no doubt that Shakespeare has rather put us off the stuff.... You remember the passage to which I refer? Macbeth happens upon the three witches while they are preparing the evening meal. They are dropping things into the cauldron and chanting "Eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of dog," and so on, and he immediately recognises the recipe. "How now, you secret, black and midnight haggis," he cries shuddering.
This has caused misunderstandings and has done an injustice to haggis. Grim as it is, it is not as bad as that-- or should not be. What the dish really consists of -- or should consist of -- is the more intimate parts of a sheep chopped up fine and blended with salt, pepper, nutmeg, onions, oatmeal, and beef suet. But it seems to me that there is a grave danger of the cook going all whimsey and deciding not to stop there. When you reflect that the haggis is served up with a sort of mackintosh round it, concealing its contents, you will readily see that the temptation to play a practical joke on the boys must be almost irresistible. Scotsmen have their merry moods, like all of us, and the thought must occasionally cross the cook's mind that it would be no end of a lark to shove in a lot of newts and frogs and bats and dogs and then stand in the doorway watching the poor simps wade into them....
An odd thing--ironical, you might say-- in connection with haggis is that it is not Scottish. In an old cook book, published 1653, it is specifically mentioned as an English dish called haggas or haggus, while France claims it as her mince (hachis) going about under an alias. It would be rather amusing if it turned out that Burns was really a couple of Irish boys named Pat and Mike.
To paraphrase Waylan and Willie, "Mothers don't let you babies grow up to eat Haggis."
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Coney Island's Dreamland
Dreamland
If Steeplechase represented fun and sexuality, and Luna was the juxtaposition of art and youth, Dreamland was the Bible brought to Brooklyn with hints of showmanship. The park was the brainchild of a crooked businessman, William H. Reynolds. He had many connections in the Tammany politics of New York. Reynolds was the poster boy for crooked politics and seemed to have his fingers in most every pie- he even sold Chrysler the plot of land where his art-deco urban masterpiece would grow. Author Richard Snow said that Reynold's underhanded activities were brought to Coney and that Dreamland was built so fast that many islanders felt the park grew over many of the area's fire hydrants, ensuring the park free city water for its short life. Dreamland only operated from 1904-1911, but during that time the park helped turn the island into a city unlike anything the modern world had seen.
During the Korean War my father-in-law protected Coney Island from attack as a crewman of a United States Navy blimp.
Coney Island was never attacked.
When It's Time To Take Mom's Car Keys
Sometimes it's obvious when, like this;
"They certainly don’t have our standards. They don’t have our ethics, and so forth."
Thank you Lord for answered prayers.
Thank you Lord for answered prayers.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Cincinnati Ohio Subway
The system was never completed but the tunnels still exist. Go to this pretty cool site to see more.
Abandoned tunnels are often the object of urban legend, but Cincinnati is in fact the site of the country's largest abandoned subway tunnel. But "abandoned" is not quite the word, as construction slowed to a stop in 1925 before even half of the 16 mile line was completed. Seven miles between Cincinnati's central business district and the industrial suburb of Norwood were tunneled, bridged, or graded, but no track was laid and no subway cars were ordered. No passengers ever rode between the six stations that were built.
Central Parkway construction, north of the Plum St. turn.
The finished Parkway, with subway beneath. The Race St. station is directly below this point.
Abandoned tunnels are often the object of urban legend, but Cincinnati is in fact the site of the country's largest abandoned subway tunnel. But "abandoned" is not quite the word, as construction slowed to a stop in 1925 before even half of the 16 mile line was completed. Seven miles between Cincinnati's central business district and the industrial suburb of Norwood were tunneled, bridged, or graded, but no track was laid and no subway cars were ordered. No passengers ever rode between the six stations that were built.
Central Parkway construction, north of the Plum St. turn.
The finished Parkway, with subway beneath. The Race St. station is directly below this point.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Who Is Major Garret? Was His Mother Captain Garret?
Huckabee seems to have won. Actually, Ed Rollins has won. This man wins, but he is backing the wrong horse.
Huckabee will go down. Hard.
Huckabee will go down. Hard.
Internet Polls, Straw Polls, Anybody's Poll Wrong. Ron Paul Won!!!!!!
There is still an outside chance. I'll hold my breath until 9:11.
Iowa Is here
For many people the campaigning for president is already tiresome. Many, including family, expressed over the holidays that they couldn't care less about all "those losers". More than few expressed their displeasure with the candidates, both Reps and Dems. Ah-hem.
If you don't like the candidates, too bad. Unless you are a complete and total moron waiting for the estimatable Michael Bloomberg to jump in, these are the candidates you have to choose from. What, your brilliant Uncle Freebus, who you Aunt thought was the smartest man on the planet, ain't running this cycle? I feel for you. Really. I don't.
Good luck to all of tonight's candidates
If you don't like the candidates, too bad. Unless you are a complete and total moron waiting for the estimatable Michael Bloomberg to jump in, these are the candidates you have to choose from. What, your brilliant Uncle Freebus, who you Aunt thought was the smartest man on the planet, ain't running this cycle? I feel for you. Really. I do
Good luck to all of tonight's candidates
Thompson's Staying In Sez Galen So Shudda Your Face
Team Fred Strongly Denies... [Byron York]
Good morning from Des Moines. I just got off the phone with Rich Galen, a top adviser to Fred Thompson, and it would be an understament to say that he is strongly denying the Politico story reporting that Thompson "will drop out of the race within days if he finishes poorly in Thursday's caucus.
"The story cites "several Republican officials close to Fred Thompson's presidential campaign." Galen told me, "I'm a Republican official in the Thompson campaign, and I'm denying it." Galen also said that no one inside the campaign was a source for the story. "I can't put enough adjectives in front of the 'deny' to accurately describe how vehemently I'm denying the story," he said.
Galen said that "just to make sure," he checked with Thompson himself, who told him the story was not true. "We have the schedule for Saturday and Sunday in New Hampshire, and then we're going down to South Carolina," Galen told me.
If Rich Galen says it is snowing in hell, I'd make sure my boots and gloves are on. I mean if I ever had reason to be there.
Via NRO
Good morning from Des Moines. I just got off the phone with Rich Galen, a top adviser to Fred Thompson, and it would be an understament to say that he is strongly denying the Politico story reporting that Thompson "will drop out of the race within days if he finishes poorly in Thursday's caucus.
"The story cites "several Republican officials close to Fred Thompson's presidential campaign." Galen told me, "I'm a Republican official in the Thompson campaign, and I'm denying it." Galen also said that no one inside the campaign was a source for the story. "I can't put enough adjectives in front of the 'deny' to accurately describe how vehemently I'm denying the story," he said.
Galen said that "just to make sure," he checked with Thompson himself, who told him the story was not true. "We have the schedule for Saturday and Sunday in New Hampshire, and then we're going down to South Carolina," Galen told me.
If Rich Galen says it is snowing in hell, I'd make sure my boots and gloves are on. I mean if I ever had reason to be there.
Via NRO
Painfully Distorted Medical News
Lies, damned lies, and statistics or how to use accurate data for inaccurate conclusions. In short, how to use numbers to lie.
Free drug samples go to wealthy and insured
Insured patients go to doctors while the uninsured go to clinics and the emergency room. Pharma reps usually don't hang out at clinics and emergency rooms. Coincidence? I think not.
As for the wealthy, I guess if you use the liberal definition of wealthy, then yes, the wealthy get most of the samples if being wealthy is defined as those with a job.
Read the story and pay close attention to the cherry-picked stats. This story is a classic.
Free drug samples go to wealthy and insured
Insured patients go to doctors while the uninsured go to clinics and the emergency room. Pharma reps usually don't hang out at clinics and emergency rooms. Coincidence? I think not.
As for the wealthy, I guess if you use the liberal definition of wealthy, then yes, the wealthy get most of the samples if being wealthy is defined as those with a job.
Read the story and pay close attention to the cherry-picked stats. This story is a classic.
Painfully Obvious Medical News
Happiness may be good for your health
In a study of nearly 3,000 healthy British adults, lead by Dr. Andrew Steptoe of University College London, found that those who reported upbeat moods had lower levels of cortisol -- a "stress" hormone that, when chronically elevated, may contribute to high blood pressure, abdominal obesity and dampened immune function, among other problems.
Now if researchers can work on the evidence that frivolous taxation stress is harmful to health so we can finally slap the final warning language on the side of the capitol dome and slap the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of House upside their hollow little heads.
In a study of nearly 3,000 healthy British adults, lead by Dr. Andrew Steptoe of University College London, found that those who reported upbeat moods had lower levels of cortisol -- a "stress" hormone that, when chronically elevated, may contribute to high blood pressure, abdominal obesity and dampened immune function, among other problems.
Now if researchers can work on the evidence that frivolous taxation stress is harmful to health so we can finally slap the final warning language on the side of the capitol dome and slap the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of House upside their hollow little heads.
The Not So "Great Society", Dem Caucuses And Economic Ruin
January 4, 1965 - In his State of the Union Address, President Lyndon Johnson describes his "Great Society" program, which includes a “War on Poverty,” laws promoting racial justice, health care funding for the elderly and the needy, urban renewal, and federal aid to schools.
It is appropriate that the anniversary of the start of a massive Democrat failure costing taxpayers billions of dollars while leaving those that were to be helped worse off, falls almost on the day of the next generation of Democrats taking part in the Iowa Caucus. The Clinton twins alone could cost billions more in their version of socialized medicine. John Edwards, as a solo act, is a one-man economic wrecking ball and Obama is learning how to pander to voters using our tax dollars at an impressive rate.
Let us all raise our glasses to the "Great Society" and Lyndon Baines Johnson's failure. Together, they almost cost America its soul, all so LBJ could build his legacy much as the current crop of losers are attempting. God save us.
As to LBJ's legacy, public education stinks, urban renewal ravaged cities large and small, the cost of medical care has skyrocketed while the quality has sunk and whole new forms of racism have been codified into law nationwide. Way to go Lyndon, you smuck.
Old joke: Why did LBJ call his daughter Linda Bird? He couldn't be that unkind to dogs.
It is appropriate that the anniversary of the start of a massive Democrat failure costing taxpayers billions of dollars while leaving those that were to be helped worse off, falls almost on the day of the next generation of Democrats taking part in the Iowa Caucus. The Clinton twins alone could cost billions more in their version of socialized medicine. John Edwards, as a solo act, is a one-man economic wrecking ball and Obama is learning how to pander to voters using our tax dollars at an impressive rate.
Let us all raise our glasses to the "Great Society" and Lyndon Baines Johnson's failure. Together, they almost cost America its soul, all so LBJ could build his legacy much as the current crop of losers are attempting. God save us.
As to LBJ's legacy, public education stinks, urban renewal ravaged cities large and small, the cost of medical care has skyrocketed while the quality has sunk and whole new forms of racism have been codified into law nationwide. Way to go Lyndon, you smuck.
Old joke: Why did LBJ call his daughter Linda Bird? He couldn't be that unkind to dogs.
Fred Thompson's Beliefs Are Compelling
From The Corner:
Fred Thompson, Reagan Conservative
Only Thompson has a true conservative platform to defend life, liberty and American sovereignty. Only Thompson is advancing a compelling program for economic growth by controlling entitlement spending, unleashing innovation and making the American Dream real for every taxpayer. Only Thompson is committed to strengthening both our military and our intelligence and rallying the country for what must be a protracted struggle against jihadism.
I do agree.
Fred Thompson, Reagan Conservative
Only Thompson has a true conservative platform to defend life, liberty and American sovereignty. Only Thompson is advancing a compelling program for economic growth by controlling entitlement spending, unleashing innovation and making the American Dream real for every taxpayer. Only Thompson is committed to strengthening both our military and our intelligence and rallying the country for what must be a protracted struggle against jihadism.
I do agree.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Climate Ain't Weather And Your Fat Butt Ain't Weight
Remember the difference.
Snow Flurries Possible In Central Florida During Hard Freeze
I guess the difference is that climate won't make your tangerines freeze, but temperature will make your oranges ice cold.
Snow Flurries Possible In Central Florida During Hard Freeze
I guess the difference is that climate won't make your tangerines freeze, but temperature will make your oranges ice cold.
Michael Moore And Iowa Yawners
Something's gonna break.
MICHAEL MOORE ON THE FENCE: 'I am not endorsing anyone at this point'...
Why would anyone care except maybe the person he endorses. That person may do a faux lemming and run for the cliff.
I would.
MICHAEL MOORE ON THE FENCE: 'I am not endorsing anyone at this point'...
Why would anyone care except maybe the person he endorses. That person may do a faux lemming and run for the cliff.
I would.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Dinah Lord Is Back
Granted, I have been out of town amongst the heathen in NYC, but not seeing Dinah is like not seeing a sunrise.
Go now .....
http://dinahlord.blogspot.com/
Sheeeeee's bacccckk! And better!!
Go now .....
http://dinahlord.blogspot.com/
Sheeeeee's bacccckk! And better!!
FUGLY As A National Goal
I work and have worked with a tremendously different and different thinking group of people when I work with houses, buildings and public spaces. What we all have in common, many times the only thing in common, is beauty and human interaction within their environment.
I love architecture though I am not an architect. I do not just dislike bad architecture, I hate it.
Dubai is exploring the boundaries of intergalatic FUGLY. These buildings were dated before they were occupied and none of them were ever designed to be comfortable with people.
Someone please stop them. That much money will sometimes make one twice as stupid.
I love architecture though I am not an architect. I do not just dislike bad architecture, I hate it.
Dubai is exploring the boundaries of intergalatic FUGLY. These buildings were dated before they were occupied and none of them were ever designed to be comfortable with people.
Someone please stop them. That much money will sometimes make one twice as stupid.
What If Iowa Is Just The First Prez Contest?
Another scintillating 'what if' from the what if we were ever right as the paper of record:
What if Iowa Settles Nothing for Democrats?
But what if it is not decisive?
Then maybe they might just have to keep campaigning.
What if Iowa Settles Nothing for Democrats?
But what if it is not decisive?
Then maybe they might just have to keep campaigning.
Govt. Program Will Detect, Cite And Log Inappropriate Thoughts
Anecdotal wrongness on the part of juveniles adds up inability of society's weakest link to deal with problems.
Parents, as proven by various government studies, are completely incapable of parenting. Using examples of a young Dick wanting to have sex and an even younger Jane wanting to say no, government scientists have proven that young people are acting out in inappropriate ways.
In an associate study, government results have shown that Pierpont and LeShawna were given complexes when Dick and Jane acted in the ways they did. LaShawna, having been told no by Jane, may never have another relationship warned scientists. As witnessed by researchers, "Pierpont may never know the warmth of another man after being totally repulsed by the Dick in the study" warned the study.
Science has proven that testosterone is a contributing factor in many cultural and mental problems which is why so many scientists are calling for a reduction or at least more control of testosterone.
Kits target underage drinking in Hawaii
And Kim said the new testing program is part of an ongoing comprehensive plan — including enforcement and education in schools — to curb underage drinking, a problem that Kim and other advocates say is worsening.
Though there are no new statistics to back up the assertions, if they're right, the increase would buck a trend of declining liquor use among minors over the past 20 years.
About 37 percent of Hawai'i eighth-graders surveyed in 2003 said they had tried alcohol at some point, compared with 49 percent in 2000 and 64 percent in 1987, according to the latest figures from a state Health Department survey.
The survey also showed 73 percent of high school seniors in 2003 had tried alcohol, compared with 86 percent in 1987.
Kim said he believes alcohol use among minors is up based on complaints from parents, an increase in violations at stores and bars, and anecdotes from advocates.
In an alarming study unassociated to these studies, government scientists have noted an unexpected trend in the nation's youth to think government studies are full of crap.
A spokesman for a united group of government scientists thought outloud that inappropriate thought by Americans, especially those under age, are costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars each year in detection and enforcement. "This isn't just a parental problem, it is a national problem, indeed it is finally a governmental problem and we are addressing it as such. Any effort less than this would be admitting we are poor stewards for the future"
Parents, as proven by various government studies, are completely incapable of parenting. Using examples of a young Dick wanting to have sex and an even younger Jane wanting to say no, government scientists have proven that young people are acting out in inappropriate ways.
In an associate study, government results have shown that Pierpont and LeShawna were given complexes when Dick and Jane acted in the ways they did. LaShawna, having been told no by Jane, may never have another relationship warned scientists. As witnessed by researchers, "Pierpont may never know the warmth of another man after being totally repulsed by the Dick in the study" warned the study.
Science has proven that testosterone is a contributing factor in many cultural and mental problems which is why so many scientists are calling for a reduction or at least more control of testosterone.
Kits target underage drinking in Hawaii
And Kim said the new testing program is part of an ongoing comprehensive plan — including enforcement and education in schools — to curb underage drinking, a problem that Kim and other advocates say is worsening.
Though there are no new statistics to back up the assertions, if they're right, the increase would buck a trend of declining liquor use among minors over the past 20 years.
About 37 percent of Hawai'i eighth-graders surveyed in 2003 said they had tried alcohol at some point, compared with 49 percent in 2000 and 64 percent in 1987, according to the latest figures from a state Health Department survey.
The survey also showed 73 percent of high school seniors in 2003 had tried alcohol, compared with 86 percent in 1987.
Kim said he believes alcohol use among minors is up based on complaints from parents, an increase in violations at stores and bars, and anecdotes from advocates.
In an alarming study unassociated to these studies, government scientists have noted an unexpected trend in the nation's youth to think government studies are full of crap.
A spokesman for a united group of government scientists thought outloud that inappropriate thought by Americans, especially those under age, are costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars each year in detection and enforcement. "This isn't just a parental problem, it is a national problem, indeed it is finally a governmental problem and we are addressing it as such. Any effort less than this would be admitting we are poor stewards for the future"
Cindy Sheehan Is a [W]itch
The constitution guarantees the right and privilege to be moron if one so desires.
Rose Parade Features Sunshine, Peaceful Crowd
Dozens of anti-war protesters staked out spots across from television cameras at Colorado and Orange Grove. They hoisted signs reading "Impeachment is Patriotic" and yelled anti-war slogans. The protesters were booed by parade watchers sitting in the grandstand.
Cindy Sheehan and her ilk exercise that right daily.
Rose Parade Features Sunshine, Peaceful Crowd
Dozens of anti-war protesters staked out spots across from television cameras at Colorado and Orange Grove. They hoisted signs reading "Impeachment is Patriotic" and yelled anti-war slogans. The protesters were booed by parade watchers sitting in the grandstand.
Cindy Sheehan and her ilk exercise that right daily.
Majors Boycott Ron Paul Minors
In a move that will cause nuts to get more so and leftist supporters screaming disenfranchisement, Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter may not be included in some upcoming televised debates. Paul supporters are calling for boycotts and other tactics hoping to bring FOX and ABC to their knees.
TV cuts candidates from debates, angering Paul backers
ABC and Fox News Channel are narrowing the field of presidential candidates invited to debates this weekend just before the New Hampshire primary, in Fox's case infuriating supporters of Republican Rep. Ron Paul.
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Some livid Paul supporters are distributing e-mails calling for a boycott of Fox advertisers.
Maybe Paul's coalition of troofers, anti-war, and small government types, i.e., liberals, libertines and libertarians can force free air time for all candidates. If billionaire putz Bloomberg gets huckster Hagel to run then they can all debate all the time and anytime they want. Maybe even include Mary Carey, should she run, for balance and reason in the debates.
UPDATE: Yes Mathilda, Mary Carey made THOSE types of movies and, no Mathilda, I have never seen them, but thanks for asking.
TV cuts candidates from debates, angering Paul backers
ABC and Fox News Channel are narrowing the field of presidential candidates invited to debates this weekend just before the New Hampshire primary, in Fox's case infuriating supporters of Republican Rep. Ron Paul.
...
Some livid Paul supporters are distributing e-mails calling for a boycott of Fox advertisers.
Maybe Paul's coalition of troofers, anti-war, and small government types, i.e., liberals, libertines and libertarians can force free air time for all candidates. If billionaire putz Bloomberg gets huckster Hagel to run then they can all debate all the time and anytime they want. Maybe even include Mary Carey, should she run, for balance and reason in the debates.
UPDATE: Yes Mathilda, Mary Carey made THOSE types of movies and, no Mathilda, I have never seen them, but thanks for asking.
Jihad, Socialism, Bhutto, Musharraf And The Bomb
An excellent article concerning what is good for the US, what is good for Pakistan and what is needed to stop the barbarous throwbacks who want a world caliphate.
Benazir Bhutto
Killed by the real Pakistan.
The real Pakistan is a place where the military, ineffective and half-hearted though it is in combating Islamic terror, is the thin line between today’s boiling pot and what tomorrow is more likely to be a jihadist nuclear power than a Western-style democracy.
In that real Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto’s murder is not shocking. There, it was a matter of when, not if.
It is the new way of warfare to proclaim that our quarrel is never with the heroic, struggling people of fill-in-the-blank country. No, we, of course, fight only the regime that oppresses them and frustrates their unquestionable desire for freedom and equality.
Pakistan just won’t cooperate with this noble narrative.
Whether we get round to admitting it or not, in Pakistan, our quarrel is with the people. Their struggle, literally, is jihad. For them, freedom would mean institutionalizing the tyranny of Islamic fundamentalism. They are the same people who, only a few weeks ago, tried to kill Benazir Bhutto on what was to be her triumphant return to prominence — the symbol, however dubious, of democracy’s promise. They are the same people who managed to kill her today. Today, no surfeit of Western media depicting angry lawyers railing about Musharraf — as if he were the problem — can camouflage that fact.
Before we dismiss Arabs, Persians and Indians as ignorant because of their cultural or political leaders, we must remember who we have voted for, such as the current leaders in Congress. Talk about throwbacks.
Benazir Bhutto
Killed by the real Pakistan.
The real Pakistan is a place where the military, ineffective and half-hearted though it is in combating Islamic terror, is the thin line between today’s boiling pot and what tomorrow is more likely to be a jihadist nuclear power than a Western-style democracy.
In that real Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto’s murder is not shocking. There, it was a matter of when, not if.
It is the new way of warfare to proclaim that our quarrel is never with the heroic, struggling people of fill-in-the-blank country. No, we, of course, fight only the regime that oppresses them and frustrates their unquestionable desire for freedom and equality.
Pakistan just won’t cooperate with this noble narrative.
Whether we get round to admitting it or not, in Pakistan, our quarrel is with the people. Their struggle, literally, is jihad. For them, freedom would mean institutionalizing the tyranny of Islamic fundamentalism. They are the same people who, only a few weeks ago, tried to kill Benazir Bhutto on what was to be her triumphant return to prominence — the symbol, however dubious, of democracy’s promise. They are the same people who managed to kill her today. Today, no surfeit of Western media depicting angry lawyers railing about Musharraf — as if he were the problem — can camouflage that fact.
Before we dismiss Arabs, Persians and Indians as ignorant because of their cultural or political leaders, we must remember who we have voted for, such as the current leaders in Congress. Talk about throwbacks.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Master Illustrators
Outside of Sendak this book covers a whole lot of my youth in which both my parents, my grandmother, my aunts and my sisters read to me.Especially glorious was arriving at a point in the story where one of them would carefully turn the book so I could view the appropriate illustration.
Many times, that night's shared illustration shaped my dreams until the next chapter's view. "Last of the Mohican's" filled my little mind with horror and deeds of valor for years.
To relive and pass on this wonderful gift, I read to my two munchkins. It was a pleasure as well.
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Wyeth, Andrew; Wyeth, James; Pyle, Howard; Wyeth, N.C. Illustrators Wondrous Strange : The Wyeth Tradition New York, NY, U.S.A.: Little Brown & Company, 1998 C.Large 4to over 11 inches. Red Cloth with gold stamped spine. 123 color and 3 b/w illustrations. 161 pages of images by the Wyeth Family. An elegant and dramatic book finely printed and bound.
Near Edinburgh
Greenbank Cottage in the snow. Look closely and you will see that this cottage was actually a duplex.
Musical Losers Hire Lawyers To Be Bullies
Jeez, maybe I shoulda not thrown away all those warnings from RIAA and I coulda avoided that whole emotion thing one is supposed to get listening to their lawyer's warnings music.
This why I don't buy music by or from these hypocrites. The last CD I purchased was probably a remastered Willie Dixon collection which is so appropriate because the clients of these lowlife lawyers have been stealing from him their entire "professional" careers.
Record Industry Goes After Personal Use
The RIAA's legal crusade against its customers is a classic example of an old media company clinging to a business model that has collapsed. Four years of a failed strategy has only "created a whole market of people who specifically look to buy independent goods so as not to deal with the big record companies," Beckerman says. "Every problem they're trying to solve is worse now than when they started."
The industry "will continue to bring lawsuits" against those who "ignore years of warnings," RIAA spokesman Jonathan Lamy said in a statement. "It's not our first choice, but it's a necessary part of the equation. There are consequences for breaking the law." And, perhaps, for firing up your computer.
Maybe they can look into suing the "clap on, clap off" lady for stealing applause.
This why I don't buy music by or from these hypocrites. The last CD I purchased was probably a remastered Willie Dixon collection which is so appropriate because the clients of these lowlife lawyers have been stealing from him their entire "professional" careers.
Record Industry Goes After Personal Use
The RIAA's legal crusade against its customers is a classic example of an old media company clinging to a business model that has collapsed. Four years of a failed strategy has only "created a whole market of people who specifically look to buy independent goods so as not to deal with the big record companies," Beckerman says. "Every problem they're trying to solve is worse now than when they started."
The industry "will continue to bring lawsuits" against those who "ignore years of warnings," RIAA spokesman Jonathan Lamy said in a statement. "It's not our first choice, but it's a necessary part of the equation. There are consequences for breaking the law." And, perhaps, for firing up your computer.
Maybe they can look into suing the "clap on, clap off" lady for stealing applause.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Is Glenn Greenwald Capable Of A Poof In The Wind?
The real question is whether the wind is capable of holding his poofs?
My daughter liked Puff Daddy, for a while, until we all started calling him Fart Father.
Is there hope for Glenn Gassey Greenwald? Nah, he has become a victim of his own vapors.
the poof is in the putting
A whole new meaning for an intellectual Winnie the Pooh.
My daughter liked Puff Daddy, for a while, until we all started calling him Fart Father.
Is there hope for Glenn Gassey Greenwald? Nah, he has become a victim of his own vapors.
the poof is in the putting
A whole new meaning for an intellectual Winnie the Pooh.
Dear Onkyo, Sony, Panasonic, et al
In spite of your instructions and manuals we got your products to work today.
Why do you employ people who hate consumers so much?
UPDATE:
My bad;
"Why do you employ people who hate consumers so much?"
Should be;
"Why do you employ people who don't care enough about consumers to actually make your instruction manual work and make sense to those that are not nerd nubs?"
I am so sorry. Really.
Why do you employ people who hate consumers so much?
UPDATE:
My bad;
"Why do you employ people who hate consumers so much?"
Should be;
"Why do you employ people who don't care enough about consumers to actually make your instruction manual work and make sense to those that are not nerd nubs?"
I am so sorry. Really.
When Will The Emotionally Stupid Stop Rioting?
I've read all about the assassination in Pakistan. Musharraf, al-Qaeda, Taliban or which ever group of nuts that may have been responsible is really not important. They are all nuts. Every. single. one. of. them.
Here in America we have our own nuts. Years ago I lived through the murder of Martin Luther King which sparked the inner-cities to show their rage while also complaining that racism was unfair and it made them poor, so they burned down their inner-city stores, their houses and the places that employed them.
Not too many years later, nuts used cinder blocks against the skulls of people they dragged out of vehicles to show their anger as the fires they sparked burned their inner-city stores, their houses and the places that employed them because a second rate loser committed a second rate crime and the police were particularly nasty in the arrest. Rodney King then (a day late and a dollar short) whined, "Can't we all just get along?" as the riots he helped start burned on and more people were murdered.
Bhutto is dead. As Prime Minister she was twice found wanting. Some people are making her a saint. Some are asking hard questions. And, yes, a small sick group of pitiful losers are satisfied with their assassination. Most or many of that nation are rioting, murdering, destroying and burning or nodding their heads to the mayhem.
The ever present defenders of such stupid actions weep with symbiotic "understanding", sigh with wrenching emotion and stare with hard eyes at those of us that do not understand their passion for illogical action and inaction that destroys and murders in response to murder and destruction.
All of these actions are stupid and not understandable. To say they are understandable is stupid.
They are nuts. When will they all stop, shut up and go quietly home?
Here in America we have our own nuts. Years ago I lived through the murder of Martin Luther King which sparked the inner-cities to show their rage while also complaining that racism was unfair and it made them poor, so they burned down their inner-city stores, their houses and the places that employed them.
Not too many years later, nuts used cinder blocks against the skulls of people they dragged out of vehicles to show their anger as the fires they sparked burned their inner-city stores, their houses and the places that employed them because a second rate loser committed a second rate crime and the police were particularly nasty in the arrest. Rodney King then (a day late and a dollar short) whined, "Can't we all just get along?" as the riots he helped start burned on and more people were murdered.
Bhutto is dead. As Prime Minister she was twice found wanting. Some people are making her a saint. Some are asking hard questions. And, yes, a small sick group of pitiful losers are satisfied with their assassination. Most or many of that nation are rioting, murdering, destroying and burning or nodding their heads to the mayhem.
The ever present defenders of such stupid actions weep with symbiotic "understanding", sigh with wrenching emotion and stare with hard eyes at those of us that do not understand their passion for illogical action and inaction that destroys and murders in response to murder and destruction.
All of these actions are stupid and not understandable. To say they are understandable is stupid.
They are nuts. When will they all stop, shut up and go quietly home?
Friday, December 28, 2007
Smoke, 2nd Hand Smoke And Self Rightous Smugness Kills Truth
Smoking Ban Hits French Cafe Culture
France Consigns Smoky Cafes to History Under Broadening Smoking Ban
But many bartenders and restaurant staffers are looking forward to breathing easier and to clothes that don't stink of seeped-in odors from the clouds of smoke where they work.
Who ever wrote this crap either has never worked in a restaurant or is more than willing to bend the truth to make a point they believe worth making. Either way, well meaning or not, they are a liar.
As one who has worked in many restaurants it is with no effort I can re-smell garlic, yeast, oregano, fish, burned butter, oil and meat or the incredible mix of foods smashed onto the floor that needs to be scrapped up, hosed out and disposed of at the end of the working night. These are the smells, mixed with smoke, spilled beer and booze, one goes home with after a night working in a restaurant. Well, these things mixed with B.O., perfume, cheap cologne and bad breath.
“Seeped-in odors from clouds of smoke”? Yeah, right.
Was it that rough scaling Iwo Jima to single handedly hunt down and kill that paper-hanging sonofabitch in Berlin?
I hate drama queens.
France Consigns Smoky Cafes to History Under Broadening Smoking Ban
But many bartenders and restaurant staffers are looking forward to breathing easier and to clothes that don't stink of seeped-in odors from the clouds of smoke where they work.
Who ever wrote this crap either has never worked in a restaurant or is more than willing to bend the truth to make a point they believe worth making. Either way, well meaning or not, they are a liar.
As one who has worked in many restaurants it is with no effort I can re-smell garlic, yeast, oregano, fish, burned butter, oil and meat or the incredible mix of foods smashed onto the floor that needs to be scrapped up, hosed out and disposed of at the end of the working night. These are the smells, mixed with smoke, spilled beer and booze, one goes home with after a night working in a restaurant. Well, these things mixed with B.O., perfume, cheap cologne and bad breath.
“Seeped-in odors from clouds of smoke”? Yeah, right.
Was it that rough scaling Iwo Jima to single handedly hunt down and kill that paper-hanging sonofabitch in Berlin?
I hate drama queens.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Lord, Save Us From Eco-Morons Such As Dave Lindorff
Their arrogant dismissal of those they consider troglodytes, or less, is telling of their commitment to the truth.
Global Warming Will Save America from the Right...Eventually
by Dave Lindorff
There will be much work to be done to help the earth and its residents—human and non-human—survive this man-made catastrophe, and we can’t have these future refugee troglodytes, should their personal disasters still fail to make them recognize reality, mucking things up again.
A true acolyte of Al Gore.
Global Warming Will Save America from the Right...Eventually
by Dave Lindorff
There will be much work to be done to help the earth and its residents—human and non-human—survive this man-made catastrophe, and we can’t have these future refugee troglodytes, should their personal disasters still fail to make them recognize reality, mucking things up again.
A true acolyte of Al Gore.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
A Christmas Present From The Taxers
Plan Would Let Seniors Work to Pay Taxes
NY Town Wants to Start Program to Let Senior Citizens Work Off Property Taxes, for $7 an Hour
Perhaps they might think about lowering taxes. That would be a real gift. From any government.
NY Town Wants to Start Program to Let Senior Citizens Work Off Property Taxes, for $7 an Hour
Perhaps they might think about lowering taxes. That would be a real gift. From any government.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Old Ohio House Gets New Life In New Location
Ohio College Town Saves 1880 House
I would rather see these houses saved used by families, especially those with children, but at least it was saved.
While attending university I believe I was first attracted to the idea of saving old homes because I saw them being destroyed by students and others that chose to live within the university area. It was quite tragic even for a
There was a wonderful old brick Italianate home that was lost to a new (and ugly) dorm because some local "preservationists" blocked the house from being moved (and saved) because separating the house from the land violated their historical senses. They were wrong.
New York, New York
That is where I am at the moment, but the nicest twist is that I am in New York amongst a whole group of conservatives. How does that work in a reality based world?
Thursday, December 20, 2007
A Letter To Little Rowan Williams, Esq.
My Dear Rowan,
We’re sure you’re excited about Christmas and Santa Clause coming to your intellectually barren hovel. We are concerned because some of our helpers have informed us that you have been slightly more than your usual nasty little twit this year. Poor boy, you just can’t help yourself, can you.
We all remember the time that dear little girl down the street was devastated by the news her father wouldn’t ever be coming home again. Her mother, grandmother and grandfather in their grief still were able to console her with the news that he was with Jesus thus in a far better place. Rowan, did you really have to yell, ‘Bollocks, your father got potted and piled into a tree. If there really is a Jesus he wouldn’t want a drooling old sot like your father.” We’re sure there may be some truth to what you said, but really.
Now Rowan, we know that no one likes to be made fun of especially when one has such a self-felt sense of infallibility, but you really need to try and get along with the other kids in your school. Writing their parents and listing their accumulated demerits and shortcomings may be an admirable effort on your part, but far short of allowing any effort to endear themselves to you on their’s.
Also, it is understandable that when another pupil gets noticed for their work and you know it’s poppycock that you might feel low. It is not understandable, though, in any sense of the word, when you publicly demand that the headmistress point out the intellectual failings of their argument as well as their professor’s gothic-like teaching ability and the entire rot underpinning the education system. Though your reasoning, as usual, is impeccable, your sense of time and place is not.
Rowan, you need to understand people and accept them, what ever failings you believe them to possess. Maybe being kind and understanding is too much, but please try.
In closing, a package arrived by post yesterday without a name and in plain brown wrapping. Quite quizzed, we opened it. What exactly does one want with an inflatable ass and a model stable with a red light and a winking sheep sign hanging overhead? We’re flummoxed. Any help there?
Must run. We know you won’t believe this, but it is snowing here and there are three men all dressed to the nines at the door. They’re probably hawking Winter Festival tickets or some such superstitious drivel. More probably they are very lost and seeking directions having hoped to hang their hats on a rising star only to have their hopes dashed. We mustn’t keep them waiting though goodness knows they’ll talk us into the hereafter and we’ll miss the winter benefits exchange.
Nose to the grindstone Rowan. Mustn't grow up a neer-do-well.
We’re sure you’re excited about Christmas and Santa Clause coming to your intellectually barren hovel. We are concerned because some of our helpers have informed us that you have been slightly more than your usual nasty little twit this year. Poor boy, you just can’t help yourself, can you.
We all remember the time that dear little girl down the street was devastated by the news her father wouldn’t ever be coming home again. Her mother, grandmother and grandfather in their grief still were able to console her with the news that he was with Jesus thus in a far better place. Rowan, did you really have to yell, ‘Bollocks, your father got potted and piled into a tree. If there really is a Jesus he wouldn’t want a drooling old sot like your father.” We’re sure there may be some truth to what you said, but really.
Now Rowan, we know that no one likes to be made fun of especially when one has such a self-felt sense of infallibility, but you really need to try and get along with the other kids in your school. Writing their parents and listing their accumulated demerits and shortcomings may be an admirable effort on your part, but far short of allowing any effort to endear themselves to you on their’s.
Also, it is understandable that when another pupil gets noticed for their work and you know it’s poppycock that you might feel low. It is not understandable, though, in any sense of the word, when you publicly demand that the headmistress point out the intellectual failings of their argument as well as their professor’s gothic-like teaching ability and the entire rot underpinning the education system. Though your reasoning, as usual, is impeccable, your sense of time and place is not.
Rowan, you need to understand people and accept them, what ever failings you believe them to possess. Maybe being kind and understanding is too much, but please try.
In closing, a package arrived by post yesterday without a name and in plain brown wrapping. Quite quizzed, we opened it. What exactly does one want with an inflatable ass and a model stable with a red light and a winking sheep sign hanging overhead? We’re flummoxed. Any help there?
Must run. We know you won’t believe this, but it is snowing here and there are three men all dressed to the nines at the door. They’re probably hawking Winter Festival tickets or some such superstitious drivel. More probably they are very lost and seeking directions having hoped to hang their hats on a rising star only to have their hopes dashed. We mustn’t keep them waiting though goodness knows they’ll talk us into the hereafter and we’ll miss the winter benefits exchange.
Nose to the grindstone Rowan. Mustn't grow up a neer-do-well.
Barack Goes oBAMa
In a sure sign that Obama knows he's toast and about to be thrown under the Clinton bus with Hillary's newest lovechild, Lil Johnnie Edwards, Barack started the 'I am such a fair guy, I'll name Republicans to my cabinet, just, you know, to show how fair I am' schtick that most liberals stoop to when they think their history.
Obama Says He'd Consider Arnold For His Cabinet
Barack Obama has often said he'd consider putting Repbulicans in his cabinet and even bandied about names like Sens. Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel. He's a added a new name to the list of possible Republicans cabinet members - Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Obama regularly says he would look to Republicans to fill out his cabinet if he was elected, but at a town hall event in Manchester, N.H., he was pushed to name names.
“It’s premature for me to start announcing my cabinet. I mean, I’m pretty confident. but I’m not all that confident. We still got a long way to go,” Obama said.
But then the GOP names started to flow.
In an unexpected show of strength, Obama stated his intention of throwing as many illegal immigrants in jail as possible by announcing a general pardon to make room for Romney's illegal alien gardener.
In answering a question on immigration, Obama said it would be impossible to lock all the illegal immigrants up, even if he wanted to.
“We'd clear out some of the prisons to make room for somebody who's a housekeeper at Mitt Romney's house,” he joked. “(He’s) an example of somebody who, 'Oh, we gotta be real tough. But my lawn, you know, is important.' "
With his acknowledgement of the importance of the landscape arts, Obama is also expected to pick up the endorsements of TruGreen ChemLawn and the Poopie Mulch's Best Excrement Fertilizer Association.
Obama Says He'd Consider Arnold For His Cabinet
Barack Obama has often said he'd consider putting Repbulicans in his cabinet and even bandied about names like Sens. Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel. He's a added a new name to the list of possible Republicans cabinet members - Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Obama regularly says he would look to Republicans to fill out his cabinet if he was elected, but at a town hall event in Manchester, N.H., he was pushed to name names.
“It’s premature for me to start announcing my cabinet. I mean, I’m pretty confident. but I’m not all that confident. We still got a long way to go,” Obama said.
But then the GOP names started to flow.
In an unexpected show of strength, Obama stated his intention of throwing as many illegal immigrants in jail as possible by announcing a general pardon to make room for Romney's illegal alien gardener.
In answering a question on immigration, Obama said it would be impossible to lock all the illegal immigrants up, even if he wanted to.
“We'd clear out some of the prisons to make room for somebody who's a housekeeper at Mitt Romney's house,” he joked. “(He’s) an example of somebody who, 'Oh, we gotta be real tough. But my lawn, you know, is important.' "
With his acknowledgement of the importance of the landscape arts, Obama is also expected to pick up the endorsements of TruGreen ChemLawn and the Poopie Mulch's Best Excrement Fertilizer Association.
Archbishop Rowan (& Martin) Williams Kills Kiddy Kristmas
Williams, continuing his vaudeville act, shows why he is the MC for the fastest dwindling religious group this side of the Shakers.
Archbishop says nativity 'a legend'
The Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday that the Christmas story of the Three Wise Men was nothing but a 'legend'.
Dr Rowan Williams has claimed there was little evidence that the Magi even existed and there was certainly nothing to prove there were three of them or that they were kings.
Dr Williams argued that the traditional Christmas story was nothing but a 'legend'
He said the only reference to the wise men from the East was in Matthew's gospel and the details were very vague. Dr Williams said: "Matthew's gospel says they are astrologers, wise men, priests from somewhere outside the Roman Empire, that's all we're really told. It works quite well as legend."
The Archbishop went on to dispel other details of the Christmas story, adding that there were probably no asses or oxen in the stable.
He argued that Christmas cards which showed the Virgin Mary cradling the baby Jesus, flanked by shepherds and wise men, were misleading. As for the scenes that depicted snow falling in Bethlehem, the Archbishop said the chance of this was "very unlikely".
So, Mr. Williams you earn the Flying Fickle Finger of Fate award this week for insight into how to win friends and influence people. Soon you'll have your wish to sit in empty episcopal churches everywhere hissing into the dark, "It's mine, all mine. Mine!"
Archbishop says nativity 'a legend'
The Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday that the Christmas story of the Three Wise Men was nothing but a 'legend'.
Dr Rowan Williams has claimed there was little evidence that the Magi even existed and there was certainly nothing to prove there were three of them or that they were kings.
Dr Williams argued that the traditional Christmas story was nothing but a 'legend'
He said the only reference to the wise men from the East was in Matthew's gospel and the details were very vague. Dr Williams said: "Matthew's gospel says they are astrologers, wise men, priests from somewhere outside the Roman Empire, that's all we're really told. It works quite well as legend."
The Archbishop went on to dispel other details of the Christmas story, adding that there were probably no asses or oxen in the stable.
He argued that Christmas cards which showed the Virgin Mary cradling the baby Jesus, flanked by shepherds and wise men, were misleading. As for the scenes that depicted snow falling in Bethlehem, the Archbishop said the chance of this was "very unlikely".
So, Mr. Williams you earn the Flying Fickle Finger of Fate award this week for insight into how to win friends and influence people. Soon you'll have your wish to sit in empty episcopal churches everywhere hissing into the dark, "It's mine, all mine. Mine!"
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Congress To Investigate Itself In Steroid Abusegate
Congress to Hold Hearings on Steroid Use
Congress announced plans Tuesday to review the use of performance-enhancing drugs, with star-studded hearings scheduled next month and legislation to limit access to steroids and human growth hormone.
Steroid abuse symptoms:
Researchers report that users may suffer from paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.
I have heard these symptoms can also occur with too much exposure to the ink used pork laden bills as well as the dye used in ribbons present at almost all post office renaming ceremonies where a member is honored.
Robert Byrd and Ted Young could not return calls and a young Barack Obama, crying after meeting with Joe Biden, was quoted, "Say it ain't so Joe."
Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi both stated that with their intimate knowledge of everything in the known universe, especially sports, they'll have the steroid problem licked immediately. In a private meeting in the House gym, other members proposed building a 300 mile long bridge to nowhere. By hand.
Congress announced plans Tuesday to review the use of performance-enhancing drugs, with star-studded hearings scheduled next month and legislation to limit access to steroids and human growth hormone.
Steroid abuse symptoms:
Researchers report that users may suffer from paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.
I have heard these symptoms can also occur with too much exposure to the ink used pork laden bills as well as the dye used in ribbons present at almost all post office renaming ceremonies where a member is honored.
Robert Byrd and Ted Young could not return calls and a young Barack Obama, crying after meeting with Joe Biden, was quoted, "Say it ain't so Joe."
Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi both stated that with their intimate knowledge of everything in the known universe, especially sports, they'll have the steroid problem licked immediately. In a private meeting in the House gym, other members proposed building a 300 mile long bridge to nowhere. By hand.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Ron Paul, Alan Keyes Tied For Prez
BASED ON 399 REPUBLICANS AND REPUBLICAN LEANERS
Giuliani 27
Huckabee 16
McCain 14
F. Thompson 14
Romney 14
Keyes 3
Paul 3
Tancredo 1
Hunter *
Other --
None/ no opinion 9
It'd be a horse race if people knew Keyes is actually running for Prez.
Giuliani 27
Huckabee 16
McCain 14
F. Thompson 14
Romney 14
Keyes 3
Paul 3
Tancredo 1
Hunter *
Other --
None/ no opinion 9
It'd be a horse race if people knew Keyes is actually running for Prez.
Paris Ain't Smokin Hot Anymore
The ban on smoking in cafés in France seems to signal a cultural
shift toward a more wholesome, modern and adaptable image.
(Richard Harbus for the International Herald Tribune)
Will the smoking ban in France mean the end of café society?
Having enjoyed their cafes for years and observing the unique culture of the cafes I would say, yes. Others will say, 'so what', and be happy that another menace to society has been stopped.
I do not look forward to the "perfect" world we are building toward. Nobody offended, nobody endangered and everyone healthy. The truly intriguing cities such as Prague, Shanghai, Paris, New Orleans, Rio and Hamburg, to name a very few, will cease to exist as they become just another cookie cutter rebranded product of our "new and better" society.
The old sad, sick, selfish cultures that brought us smoking also brought us great art, jazz, the Blues, rock and roll, poetry and great authors and playwrights will change as well. Will the next Edgar Allen Poe or Willie Dixon come from a starbuck environment? I doubt it. This new culture would turn a black chanteuse such as Ella Fitzgerald white and have her sing like a Joni Mitchell.
How incredibly sad and boring.
A Secular Christmas To The Nation
REID: 'THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE LOSING'...
Police say woman groped Santa...
Animal activists' anger after aquarium puts Santa hats on whales...
USATODAYGALLUP POLL: Approval of Congress sinks to new low...
New Hillary campaign out to show her likability...
OHIO STUDENTS ASSUME ROLES AS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR PLIGHT...
No wonder these people say happy holiday and not Merry Christmas. If they actually believed their life will be judged, we wouldn't be reading headlines like these.
Monday, December 17, 2007
California To Go Broke Under Avalanche of Sacerin Laws
SF Considers a Tax on Sugary Drinks
For years, the idea of taxing soda to beat back obesity has been tossed around in medical circles. But now, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is proposing a tax on beverages high in fructose corn syrup.
Hasn't Newsom gotten in some trouble for a little too much sweetness himself? They say sugar problems can affect family and friends the most. Sweetness as law affects people to the point of making them sick.
Of course this is all fine and good now that Gavin has given up beverages if you know what I mean.
For years, the idea of taxing soda to beat back obesity has been tossed around in medical circles. But now, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is proposing a tax on beverages high in fructose corn syrup.
Hasn't Newsom gotten in some trouble for a little too much sweetness himself? They say sugar problems can affect family and friends the most. Sweetness as law affects people to the point of making them sick.
Of course this is all fine and good now that Gavin has given up beverages if you know what I mean.
Tom Brinkman's Gay Marriage 'Position'
Brinkman to oppose Schmidt
A state lawmaker known for his anti-abortion views and opposition to gay marriage has filed paperwork to run against U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt in the 2008 Republican primary.
State Rep. Tom Brinkman Jr. of Mount Lookout joins former Hamilton County Commissioner Phil Heimlich in challenging Schmidt, who won re-election last year to her seat in the 2nd U.S. House District by about 2,500 votes. The primary is March 4.
"I will represent Ohioans in Washington as I have for eight years in Ohio, by pushing for common sense in government," said Brinkman, who supported the Ohio's 2004 gay marriage ban.
The article went on to say:
Brinkman said he filed notice of his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. Heimlich filed papers in May, but did not discuss his opposition to gay marriage.
The district includes eastern Hamilton County, all of Clermont, Brown, Adams and Pike counties, and parts of Warren and Scioto counties. It has long been a Republican stronghold and was won handily seven times by Rob Portman, who resigned in 2005 to become the White House budget chief known to be against gay marriage.
But Democrats have targeted Schmidt's seat, which she first won in a special election to replace Portman. Schmidt's opponent in the 2006 general election, Dr. Victoria Wulsin of Indian Hill, already has said she will make another run. There are two other candidates in the Democratic primary: attorney Steve Black who stated that subjects like gay marriage just aren't discussed in Indian Hill and civil engineer Jeff Sinnard of Anderson Township who appears to support anything the Democratic Party does. We think. We know that Tom Brinkman does not support the right's of gays to be just like everyone else who are married.
The article didn't say much more, but it did have an advertisement for A Gay Men's Guide to Intimacy and Relationships for individuals and couples, especially those interested in gay marriage not just as an issue, but as the future of Cincinnati.
A state lawmaker known for his anti-abortion views and opposition to gay marriage has filed paperwork to run against U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt in the 2008 Republican primary.
State Rep. Tom Brinkman Jr. of Mount Lookout joins former Hamilton County Commissioner Phil Heimlich in challenging Schmidt, who won re-election last year to her seat in the 2nd U.S. House District by about 2,500 votes. The primary is March 4.
"I will represent Ohioans in Washington as I have for eight years in Ohio, by pushing for common sense in government," said Brinkman, who supported the Ohio's 2004 gay marriage ban.
The article went on to say:
Brinkman said he filed notice of his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. Heimlich filed papers in May, but did not discuss his opposition to gay marriage.
The district includes eastern Hamilton County, all of Clermont, Brown, Adams and Pike counties, and parts of Warren and Scioto counties. It has long been a Republican stronghold and was won handily seven times by Rob Portman, who resigned in 2005 to become the White House budget chief known to be against gay marriage.
But Democrats have targeted Schmidt's seat, which she first won in a special election to replace Portman. Schmidt's opponent in the 2006 general election, Dr. Victoria Wulsin of Indian Hill, already has said she will make another run. There are two other candidates in the Democratic primary: attorney Steve Black who stated that subjects like gay marriage just aren't discussed in Indian Hill and civil engineer Jeff Sinnard of Anderson Township who appears to support anything the Democratic Party does. We think. We know that Tom Brinkman does not support the right's of gays to be just like everyone else who are married.
The article didn't say much more, but it did have an advertisement for A Gay Men's Guide to Intimacy and Relationships for individuals and couples, especially those interested in gay marriage not just as an issue, but as the future of Cincinnati.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
No Mao Christmas
I thieved this in full because I love posts like this. If you have more to add to this list please let me know. In light of China's poison products this is a list you may want.
For bonus points I have a challenge after the copied thievery.
Looking for American-made toys?
Not everything is "Made In China" these days. I came across this list compiled by Fox News hottie E.D. Hill. It's worth checking out if you're looking for some safe toys for the holidays:
Web Sites of American-Made Toys
www.zebulonUSA.com
www.HolgateToy.com
www.HeirloomWoodenToys.com
www.PerlerBeads.com
www.AmericanPlasticToys.com
www.TAGToys.com
www.BacktoBasicsToys.com
www.BirthdayFairies.comwww.Step2.com
Posted by Think Tank at 12:28 PM
A Christmas challenge. I have made this challenge to family members and they were not happy after accepting and trying to meet the challenge.
CHALLENGE: Do not buy or use Christmas decorations or Nativity sets made in communist China. Most Christmas products made in communist China are produced by Christian slave labor.
This means no garland, toys, tree ornaments, lawn decorations, tinsel, mantel creches, candles, snow globes, music boxes, tree stands, electric candles, Christmas lights (tree, house, etc.), mantle stockings, trees, cups, mugs, Christmas cards, wrapping, ribbon and any other thing you may use for Christmas. Especially galling is communist China producing Nativity sets. Don't buy them. Most IMPORTANT, tell the decision maker for the retail store you use why you are not purchasing these items. They will be stunned as well when they try to find non communist Christmas items. They are getting harder to find.
First year I did this our tree and house were pretty bare. Good luck and let me know how you make out.
For bonus points I have a challenge after the copied thievery.
Looking for American-made toys?
Not everything is "Made In China" these days. I came across this list compiled by Fox News hottie E.D. Hill. It's worth checking out if you're looking for some safe toys for the holidays:
Web Sites of American-Made Toys
www.zebulonUSA.com
www.HolgateToy.com
www.HeirloomWoodenToys.com
www.PerlerBeads.com
www.AmericanPlasticToys.com
www.TAGToys.com
www.BacktoBasicsToys.com
www.BirthdayFairies.comwww.Step2.com
Posted by Think Tank at 12:28 PM
A Christmas challenge. I have made this challenge to family members and they were not happy after accepting and trying to meet the challenge.
CHALLENGE: Do not buy or use Christmas decorations or Nativity sets made in communist China. Most Christmas products made in communist China are produced by Christian slave labor.
This means no garland, toys, tree ornaments, lawn decorations, tinsel, mantel creches, candles, snow globes, music boxes, tree stands, electric candles, Christmas lights (tree, house, etc.), mantle stockings, trees, cups, mugs, Christmas cards, wrapping, ribbon and any other thing you may use for Christmas. Especially galling is communist China producing Nativity sets. Don't buy them. Most IMPORTANT, tell the decision maker for the retail store you use why you are not purchasing these items. They will be stunned as well when they try to find non communist Christmas items. They are getting harder to find.
First year I did this our tree and house were pretty bare. Good luck and let me know how you make out.
When Moma Said Fugly She Wasn't Talking Art
Canadians are learning from our MoMA?
I've seen MoMA and they're right. They should have learned important lessons from viewing MoMA inside and out. That they didn't is obvious from the beginning because one might assume that from the beginning they hired the architect.
Lesson from MoMA
Sweeping across the new building, a massive yet gossamer structure, is a 600-foot-long stretch of canted glass and titanium-tinted panels that hang over an expansive arcade. Gehry's addition will join the conglomeration of 11 buildings that make up the AGO, including an 1820 brick residence bequeathed to the gallery in 1911. Rising off center, the new addition will be partially sheathed in Gehry's signature metallic panels. The southern face of the building will sport a 140-foot-high unbroken facade of glass.
Inside, the new AGO will house a dramatic corkscrew spiral walkway that wends its way through internal arches built in 1925. The walkway, which evokes Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim in New York with its continuous helix that expands as it coils around a spatial well, twists up to the fourth floor of a light-flooded glass atrium. This architectural feature bridges traditional and modern, without compromising the integrity of the existing structure.
Mr. Gehry believes he understands art, but it obvious who the artist isn't. Evoking the worst of FLW to maintain the integrity of buildings that were not meant to coexist by the original designers is an insult to all who think. One side will think, 'why not just tear down the old building' while another will ponder how does one tear down the new buildings. A loss-loss- for all.
This is a pompous design foisted on a public by a higher called elite which is a high pockets for, 'Boy that building is ugly. Must be government.'
I've seen MoMA and they're right. They should have learned important lessons from viewing MoMA inside and out. That they didn't is obvious from the beginning because one might assume that from the beginning they hired the architect.
Lesson from MoMA
Sweeping across the new building, a massive yet gossamer structure, is a 600-foot-long stretch of canted glass and titanium-tinted panels that hang over an expansive arcade. Gehry's addition will join the conglomeration of 11 buildings that make up the AGO, including an 1820 brick residence bequeathed to the gallery in 1911. Rising off center, the new addition will be partially sheathed in Gehry's signature metallic panels. The southern face of the building will sport a 140-foot-high unbroken facade of glass.
Inside, the new AGO will house a dramatic corkscrew spiral walkway that wends its way through internal arches built in 1925. The walkway, which evokes Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim in New York with its continuous helix that expands as it coils around a spatial well, twists up to the fourth floor of a light-flooded glass atrium. This architectural feature bridges traditional and modern, without compromising the integrity of the existing structure.
Mr. Gehry believes he understands art, but it obvious who the artist isn't. Evoking the worst of FLW to maintain the integrity of buildings that were not meant to coexist by the original designers is an insult to all who think. One side will think, 'why not just tear down the old building' while another will ponder how does one tear down the new buildings. A loss-loss- for all.
This is a pompous design foisted on a public by a higher called elite which is a high pockets for, 'Boy that building is ugly. Must be government.'
Black Helicopters Of Death
Hourly checks and added sentries have not logged any illegal flights in this area, but added security measures are being implemented said an unnamed anonymous highly placed unknown agency source at the 'Bilderberg Bar' Happy Hour late saturday evening.
They Want To Kill Ron Paul
Will Ron Paul live long enough to reinstitute the gold standard? Will he live long enough to save Iran from American imperialism? What about that new investigation in 9/11 with his good friend Dennis Kucinich?
Kucinich, of course, will say it's an inside job.
Thanks to LGF, neocon central...
They Want To Kill Ron Paul
Will Ron Paul live long enough to reinstitute the gold standard? Will he live long enough to save Iran from American imperialism? What about that new investigation in 9/11 with his good friend Dennis Kucinich?
Kucinich, of course, will say it's an inside job.
Thanks to LGF, neocon central...
"Huckabee is proud of his tax hikes"
For Huckabee supporters this is a must read.
"He destroyed the conservative movement in Arkansas, and left the Republican Party a shambles."
Huckabee's problem is that he wants to be the man at the door who says, "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help."* Basic economics will tell you what road those good intentions will pave.
Read the rest and the links. These are thoughts from people whom I respect.
Freeman Hunt is a new blog for me.
"He destroyed the conservative movement in Arkansas, and left the Republican Party a shambles."
Huckabee's problem is that he wants to be the man at the door who says, "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help."* Basic economics will tell you what road those good intentions will pave.
Read the rest and the links. These are thoughts from people whom I respect.
Freeman Hunt is a new blog for me.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
You Gonna Believe The Media or Your Lyin Eyes?
Its a Quagmire!... Media Reports 6 Bogus Stories in 6 Weeks!
Gateway Pundit has a great story on headless corpses walking around. The media has a whole new version of 'dead man walking' and they don't care if you don't believe them.
A recap could be; without bad news to preach, lie or All the lies fit to print.
Their daily lies have become an expected common dishonesty. A dishonesty of the sort that would make their soul mate, Randolph Hearst, blush with embarrassment.
Gateway Pundit has a great story on headless corpses walking around. The media has a whole new version of 'dead man walking' and they don't care if you don't believe them.
A recap could be; without bad news to preach, lie or All the lies fit to print.
Their daily lies have become an expected common dishonesty. A dishonesty of the sort that would make their soul mate, Randolph Hearst, blush with embarrassment.
Others Can Learn From Ron Paul
Including Ron Paul and his faithful.
WHAT THE OTHER REPUBLICANS can learn from Ron Paul.
The old saying of , "Don't shoot the messenger" does not apply here. Wackjobs, weirdos and liberals have joined a large group of politically sincere and honest hard working people in showing their support for Ron Paul. Unfortunately, it is the wackjobs, weirdos and liberals who get the headlines, are quoted and make boring and offensive comments on numerous blogs. This is bad for Ron Paul and very bad for the conservative message, hence, it's time to consider shooting the messenger.
Actually, those throwing their support behind a Huckabee or a Paul are the political heirs to Ross Perot's supporters who made their point, but whose actions didn't work out for the Republic so well. Those Perot supporters didn't see the reality of their actions coming back at us like a freight train and many still deny their responsibility in what followed. Making a mistake is not a crime, but not learning from mistakes ahould be.
If Hillary is Perot's bastard political grandchild, I think she's proof enough we need no more of Paul Huckabee.
From Instapundit who has some great points.The Gospel of Paul
He has some kooky ideas, but he also has lessons for the GOP contenders.
BY KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL
WHAT THE OTHER REPUBLICANS can learn from Ron Paul.
"One shame of this race is that for all the enthusiasm the Texan has generated among voters, he hasn't managed to pressure the front-runners toward his positions. His more kooky views (say, his belief in a conspiracy to create a 'North American Union') and his violent antiwar talk haveI see more on-the-ground energy for Ron Paul in my neck of the woods than for any other Republican candidate except Fred Thompson, who has a local advantage -- and who, interestingly, is more of a small-government type than any of the other GOP candidates himself.
allowed the other aspirants to dismiss him. They shouldn't dismiss the passion he's tapped. If Mr. Paul has shown anything, it's that many conservative voters continue to doubt there's anything 'heroic' or 'compassionate' in a ballooning government that sucks up their dollars to aid a dysfunctional state. When Mr. Paul gracefully exits this race, his followers will be looking for an alternative to take up that cause. Any takers?"
The old saying of , "Don't shoot the messenger" does not apply here. Wackjobs, weirdos and liberals have joined a large group of politically sincere and honest hard working people in showing their support for Ron Paul. Unfortunately, it is the wackjobs, weirdos and liberals who get the headlines, are quoted and make boring and offensive comments on numerous blogs. This is bad for Ron Paul and very bad for the conservative message, hence, it's time to consider shooting the messenger.
Actually, those throwing their support behind a Huckabee or a Paul are the political heirs to Ross Perot's supporters who made their point, but whose actions didn't work out for the Republic so well. Those Perot supporters didn't see the reality of their actions coming back at us like a freight train and many still deny their responsibility in what followed. Making a mistake is not a crime, but not learning from mistakes ahould be.
If Hillary is Perot's bastard political grandchild, I think she's proof enough we need no more of Paul Huckabee.
Friday, December 14, 2007
WOW, HILLARY BEFORE HUCKABEE?
I have not come to this conclusion, but I do not nor will I ever support Huckabee. His history should not be our future.
I am hearing a lot of conservatives saying "uhuh", "nope" and "God help us" concerning Mike Huckabee and his potential of being president. Many are openly rebelling.
From RedState:
"I'll vote dem over Huck" Conservatives
Res ipsa loquitur.
Ace of Spades:
Dan Riehl:
At least I never threatened to vote for the dem nominee.
Chuck Norris' invincibility could take a ding on this.
I couldn't vote for any of the Democrats and I refuse to be part of yet another ridiculous third party scam and maybe I just refuse to consider that a Huckabee could actually get the nomination.
ADDENDUM: I have heard that a lot of Huckabee's support is coming from Fred Thompson which rings true. This really ticks me off at Thompson and whoever is running his campaign. I have defended him as 'crazy like a fox' and 'slow like a hare', but whoever is running his campaign..... Well, let's just say it could be run better.
I am hearing a lot of conservatives saying "uhuh", "nope" and "God help us" concerning Mike Huckabee and his potential of being president. Many are openly rebelling.
From RedState:
"I'll vote dem over Huck" Conservatives
Res ipsa loquitur.
Ace of Spades:
Not that what one blogger thinks matters that much, but if
Huckabee gets the nomination, I'm voting Democratic. It's not just an idle
threat; I just won't vote for him and in fact won't even vote third party or
stay home. I'll vote for the Democratic candidate, even Hillary. I won't be a
party to selling out everything the party is supposed to stand for to a liberal
ideology. If we're going to have eight years of liberal rule, I'd rather the
Democratic Party be governing, so at least they can take the
blame.
And, quite frankly, Hillary is to the right of Huckabee on most issues,
if only because she's politically afraid to do the kind of crap Huckabee does
and dream of doing at night. She couldn't afford to be as soft as Iran as
Huckabee would.
And I don't think I'm alone on this.
And... I do not want Huckabee setting the agenda for the GOP as de
facto head of the party. I'd rather there be a (different) liberal in the White
House, with the GOP Congress and Senate free to pursue genuine conservative
policies, rather than having to support Huckabee's liberal
impulses.
Dan Riehl:
I'm surprised to see Ace say he'd vote for Hillary before
Huckabee. The fact is, I have been thinking about this for days and reached the
very same conclusion last night. And, yes, I mean it, too. In fact, if, given
his record and how he is now obviously pandering to evangelicals and who knows
what he promised Gilchrist to get his endorsement, if he buys the Republican nod
with a smile, a prayer and empty promises, I'm done.
That Presidential "R"
in 2008 will stand for nothing I believe in. The guy is slick but doesn't even
look competent. And if Republican primary voters are that stupid, they deserve
to lose next Fall. To pass over McCain, Thompson, Romney and Giuliani ONLY
because someone's slick and a Jesus Freak, which makes him your average
televangelist - forget it.
I will hold my nose and either vote for the Democrat because I prefer
to know what I'm getting, even if I'm getting screwed, or a Third Party
conservative if one comes up. I am done voting for Republicans who don't
represent what I believe in, low taxes and small government. Frankly, I think
Huckabee just might be worse than Hillary on that score and if we have a
Republican President advocating the above and the foreign policy stuff Ace lays
out below - I will not enable it.
At least I never threatened to vote for the dem nominee.
Chuck Norris' invincibility could take a ding on this.
I couldn't vote for any of the Democrats and I refuse to be part of yet another ridiculous third party scam and maybe I just refuse to consider that a Huckabee could actually get the nomination.
ADDENDUM: I have heard that a lot of Huckabee's support is coming from Fred Thompson which rings true. This really ticks me off at Thompson and whoever is running his campaign. I have defended him as 'crazy like a fox' and 'slow like a hare', but whoever is running his campaign..... Well, let's just say it could be run better.
New Regime Conspiracy For Ron Paul
We've got bigger worries than a North American Union, that's for sure.
Al 'Baby-Boom-Boom' Gore is plotting a global regime. In light of the left's obsession with Bush and regimes I am sure that the left will get right on this...
Gore hits at US over climate change
Al Gore savaged the US government’s “obstructing” attitude and urged delegates at the UN conference on climate change to ignore Washington if necessary to pursue the “moral imperative” of a new global regime. (my emphasis)
Plots to the left of us, plots to the right. Maybe Mr. Paul's current friends can clue him in on their new conspiracy.
I'd get angry about Gore and his latest tirade, but really, what does one do with spoiled brat who actually is arrogant enough to believe people take him seriously. Every time Gore tosses out an insult his aides yell FORE because, having no aim, nobody knows who he's going to hit.
Al 'Baby-Boom-Boom' Gore is plotting a global regime. In light of the left's obsession with Bush and regimes I am sure that the left will get right on this...
Gore hits at US over climate change
Al Gore savaged the US government’s “obstructing” attitude and urged delegates at the UN conference on climate change to ignore Washington if necessary to pursue the “moral imperative” of a new global regime. (my emphasis)
Plots to the left of us, plots to the right. Maybe Mr. Paul's current friends can clue him in on their new conspiracy.
I'd get angry about Gore and his latest tirade, but really, what does one do with spoiled brat who actually is arrogant enough to believe people take him seriously. Every time Gore tosses out an insult his aides yell FORE because, having no aim, nobody knows who he's going to hit.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
How Stupid Is Pelosi, Not Ignorant, But Stupid? Really Stupid - UPDATES
In fact Pelosi is incredibly stupid. Daddy Baltimore's little girl proves once again that daddy can get you there, but he can't keep you there. In fact, Pelosi may be so incredibly horrible that she could harm all potential female leaders current and in the future. She could cost Hillary the election. She may cost the Democratic Party the power and the riches they have been plotting and planning for all these years.
Yes, Pelosi is that stupid.
Pelosi: Republicans `like' Iraq War
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out at Republicans on Thursday, saying they want the Iraq war to drag on and are ignoring the public's priorities.
"They like this war. They want this war to continue," Pelosi, D- Calif., told reporters. She expressed frustration over Republicans' ability to force majority Democrats to yield ground on taxes, spending, energy, war spending and other matters.
"We thought that they shared the view of so many people in our country that we needed a new direction in Iraq," Pelosi said at her weekly news conference in the Capitol. "But the Republicans have made it very clear that this is not just George Bush's war. This is the war of the Republicans in Congress."
Asked to clarify her remarks, Pelosi backed off a bit.
"I shouldn't say they like the war," she said. "They support the war, the course of action that the president is on."
"And that was a revelation to me," she said, "because I thought the American people's voices were so—and still are—so strong in this regard."
Republicans like war in the same fashion that Pelosi likes abortion.
ADDITIONAL INFO: A plethora of reactions to the San Francisco Treat's comments.
Hot Air places her beneath contempt which may set the bar too high for dance partners Pelosi and Reid. They should be counseling crack addicts because when they screw up just how much worse could it get.
NEWS FLASH!!: This Ain't Hell uses humor to state the obvious about the Democrats, their leaders and their actions which personify them as the 'loyal opposition':
In the movie “Animal House,” the fraternity brother known as Otter reacts to the Delta House’s closure with the classic line, “I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody’s part.” To which Bluto, played by John Belushi, replies, “We’re just the guys to do it.” The movie ends by noting that Bluto becomes a Senator, so perhaps this explains the meltdown among Democrats on Capitol Hill.
Somehow, speaking of cheap shots, I can easily envision Ms. Speaker Marion Wormer.
How interesting. I have a husband named Dean Wormer at Faber. Still want to show me your cucumber?
UPDATE II: K-Lo at NRO agrees:
Some Brave Republican [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
Could respond to Pelosi by stating that Democrats "like" abortion. It might highlight how absurd a "leader" Nancy is.
12/13 03:52 PM
Yes, Pelosi is that stupid.
Pelosi: Republicans `like' Iraq War
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out at Republicans on Thursday, saying they want the Iraq war to drag on and are ignoring the public's priorities.
"They like this war. They want this war to continue," Pelosi, D- Calif., told reporters. She expressed frustration over Republicans' ability to force majority Democrats to yield ground on taxes, spending, energy, war spending and other matters.
"We thought that they shared the view of so many people in our country that we needed a new direction in Iraq," Pelosi said at her weekly news conference in the Capitol. "But the Republicans have made it very clear that this is not just George Bush's war. This is the war of the Republicans in Congress."
Asked to clarify her remarks, Pelosi backed off a bit.
"I shouldn't say they like the war," she said. "They support the war, the course of action that the president is on."
"And that was a revelation to me," she said, "because I thought the American people's voices were so—and still are—so strong in this regard."
Republicans like war in the same fashion that Pelosi likes abortion.
ADDITIONAL INFO: A plethora of reactions to the San Francisco Treat's comments.
Hot Air places her beneath contempt which may set the bar too high for dance partners Pelosi and Reid. They should be counseling crack addicts because when they screw up just how much worse could it get.
NEWS FLASH!!: This Ain't Hell uses humor to state the obvious about the Democrats, their leaders and their actions which personify them as the 'loyal opposition':
In the movie “Animal House,” the fraternity brother known as Otter reacts to the Delta House’s closure with the classic line, “I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody’s part.” To which Bluto, played by John Belushi, replies, “We’re just the guys to do it.” The movie ends by noting that Bluto becomes a Senator, so perhaps this explains the meltdown among Democrats on Capitol Hill.
Somehow, speaking of cheap shots, I can easily envision Ms. Speaker Marion Wormer.
How interesting. I have a husband named Dean Wormer at Faber. Still want to show me your cucumber?
UPDATE II: K-Lo at NRO agrees:
Some Brave Republican [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
Could respond to Pelosi by stating that Democrats "like" abortion. It might highlight how absurd a "leader" Nancy is.
12/13 03:52 PM
Feel Poor For US Zeal To Deal Pork
Brand new as of today. See where the pork is spent. Read it and weep
http://www.usaspending.gov/
The Washington Post in an unusual feel for transparency even has a story on this:
OMB Offers an Easy Way to Follow the Money
http://www.usaspending.gov/
The Washington Post in an unusual feel for transparency even has a story on this:
OMB Offers an Easy Way to Follow the Money
Avoid Death Get Rich
'Avoid Death' is named wackiest label
'Danger: Avoid Death' is chosen as nation's wackiest warning label
"Predatory lawyers know they can file ridiculous lawsuits against innocent
product makers and blackmail them into a cash settlement _ even in cases in
which a user has ignored common sense," Dorigo Jones said in a statement
Wednesday.
Those who oppose the contest say that while some warning labels may
seem silly, even dumb warnings can do good. They have a warning of their own:
Don't be so quick to laugh at labels that help save lives.
Honorable mention went to Cyndi LaMonde of Traverse City for a label on a letter opener that says: "Caution: Safety goggles recommended."
Around here we have lawyers wear labels: "Caution: High boots recommended."
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tom Brinkman Announces For OH 2
Just like I wrote over a month ago, Tom Brinkman would announce in December his candidacy against Schmidt for OH 2.
Congrats to Tom and good luck!
Congrats to Tom and good luck!
NPR Helps Leaks Become Talk Of The Nation
I was listening to "Talk of the Nation" with host Neil Conan and author of "The Terrorist Watch" by Ronald Kessler as I drove today. Overall I thought that Neil let too much balance into the program actually agreeing (kinda) that waterboarding may have stopped terror attacks.
Neil was quick to point out that waterboarding is torture and spoke of it as if it was on the same level as Islamofascist torture used against our troops. Kessler pointed out that waterboarding was used in the training of SEALS and such and that Islamofascists used methods such as beheading which is arguably worse than waterboarding. Neil sounded unconvinced that America had not set a new standard for barbarism.
This is all as should be when listening to NPR. Whatever the subject, Neil and NPR utilize the same script to address it. At the Second Coming Neil and friends will ask why Americans should be allowed in Heaven because our beastly behavior and who exactly okayed it and when.
What caught my attention was that Kessler spoke of leaks by the press, one could visualize Neil getting his panties in a twist and his lips in a sneer as he straightened Mr. Kessler out with, "We just report them."
As my chuckles grew to laughter and tears formed in the corner of my eyes, sobering thoughts crossed my mind. Neil actually believes that. Neil doesn't get it. Neil read the memo. Neil just lied through his teeth and didn't lose a sneer.
People in the press such as Neil have been so in bed with government leakers for so long their marriage is common-law. As such, lying becomes common-place.
Neil was quick to point out that waterboarding is torture and spoke of it as if it was on the same level as Islamofascist torture used against our troops. Kessler pointed out that waterboarding was used in the training of SEALS and such and that Islamofascists used methods such as beheading which is arguably worse than waterboarding. Neil sounded unconvinced that America had not set a new standard for barbarism.
This is all as should be when listening to NPR. Whatever the subject, Neil and NPR utilize the same script to address it. At the Second Coming Neil and friends will ask why Americans should be allowed in Heaven because our beastly behavior and who exactly okayed it and when.
What caught my attention was that Kessler spoke of leaks by the press, one could visualize Neil getting his panties in a twist and his lips in a sneer as he straightened Mr. Kessler out with, "We just report them."
As my chuckles grew to laughter and tears formed in the corner of my eyes, sobering thoughts crossed my mind. Neil actually believes that. Neil doesn't get it. Neil read the memo. Neil just lied through his teeth and didn't lose a sneer.
People in the press such as Neil have been so in bed with government leakers for so long their marriage is common-law. As such, lying becomes common-place.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
BDS, Iraq And Desire For New Leadership Haunt Republicans
Virginia
State Del. Rob Wittman (R) defeated Iraq War veteran Philip Forgit (D) in the race to replace late Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R) in Virginia's 1st with 63 percent of the vote.
Ohio
State Rep. Bob Latta (R) won the 5th district special election in Ohio today with 56 percent of the vote over his Democratic opponent.
The Hillary/Obama race has mesmerized America as the country is uninspired with Republican candidates nationwide. As the U.S. is mired in a quagmire in Iraq and the economy is in the tank, voters have turned on President Bush using congressional elections as a megaphone to signal their displeasure. Mission accomplished guys.
State Del. Rob Wittman (R) defeated Iraq War veteran Philip Forgit (D) in the race to replace late Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R) in Virginia's 1st with 63 percent of the vote.
Ohio
State Rep. Bob Latta (R) won the 5th district special election in Ohio today with 56 percent of the vote over his Democratic opponent.
The Hillary/Obama race has mesmerized America as the country is uninspired with Republican candidates nationwide. As the U.S. is mired in a quagmire in Iraq and the economy is in the tank, voters have turned on President Bush using congressional elections as a megaphone to signal their displeasure. Mission accomplished guys.
Hillary South Of The Border
Actually, I believe Hillary would be more comfortable in a palace. Little people could shine Hillary's and Bill's crown.
Roles swap in Argentina's palace as first lady takes over
and they could shine us all on.
Roles swap in Argentina's palace as first lady takes over
and they could shine us all on.
Huckabee
Great guy, but not a politician I can trust or get behind.
I did hear Huckabee defending himself to Hannity on the Sunday, but facts are stubborn things. State economy, criminals, inmates, state Republican party, budgets, etc. are not things that Huckabee wants out to Republicans and conservatives nationwide.
Huckabee's Plethora of Pardons
...on Dec. 18, 2004, Gov. Mike Huckabee granted Stewart clemency, making
him eligible for parole, which he was granted. He was the 12th convicted
murderer whom Huckabee had helped free from prison. And when Stewart was freed, Jegley had a feeling he'd be hearing from him sooner or later.
I did hear Huckabee defending himself to Hannity on the Sunday, but facts are stubborn things. State economy, criminals, inmates, state Republican party, budgets, etc. are not things that Huckabee wants out to Republicans and conservatives nationwide.
Yes, Politics Is A Contact Sport
DEMS HOLD FIRE ON HUCKABEE; SEE 'EASY KILL' IN GENERAL ELECTION
Republicans see an 'easy kill' with Obama or an enjoyable 'kill' with Hillary. Paul supporters see nothing but 'kill' in the way their candidate is treated.
If it is 'easy' or 'enjoyable' then you're doing it wrong. I talked to a person who pined to the good days of Ronald Reagan who was "such a nice man". Horsehockey. Ronald Reagan paid for the microphone so he could tell what he perceived to be the truth and sometimes he got rough. Rough as reality.
Getting to be president is tough work, as it should be. I have always felt sorry for those that actually believed that the 'right' message would win the day. As candidates, these people are too damned naive to be president. As supporters or staff, people such as this haven't a clue.
Should the 'truth' always win elections? You bet. Should people die in accidents? No. Should whiners be in politics? Absolutely not, but it's a free country.
You win by the belief in your heart, the sweat of your brow, the ache in your back and the strain of your brain.
Give me an opponent who believes in easy and I'll show you the person I am going to trounce. God willing and us still organizing up till just before the polls close of course.
To those 'conservatives and republicans' who are moaning like unpaid bookies that the democrats have already won '08, get to work or get out of the way.
UPDATE: I truly believe what I've said, but I should add that you should never miss the humor in campaigning like Dean's "AaaaaRrrrrrGggggggggg" or a statement one can't forget, "Halp us jon carry - we R stuck hear n irak". There are always gems:
Republicans see an 'easy kill' with Obama or an enjoyable 'kill' with Hillary. Paul supporters see nothing but 'kill' in the way their candidate is treated.
If it is 'easy' or 'enjoyable' then you're doing it wrong. I talked to a person who pined to the good days of Ronald Reagan who was "such a nice man". Horsehockey. Ronald Reagan paid for the microphone so he could tell what he perceived to be the truth and sometimes he got rough. Rough as reality.
Getting to be president is tough work, as it should be. I have always felt sorry for those that actually believed that the 'right' message would win the day. As candidates, these people are too damned naive to be president. As supporters or staff, people such as this haven't a clue.
Should the 'truth' always win elections? You bet. Should people die in accidents? No. Should whiners be in politics? Absolutely not, but it's a free country.
You win by the belief in your heart, the sweat of your brow, the ache in your back and the strain of your brain.
Give me an opponent who believes in easy and I'll show you the person I am going to trounce. God willing and us still organizing up till just before the polls close of course.
To those 'conservatives and republicans' who are moaning like unpaid bookies that the democrats have already won '08, get to work or get out of the way.
UPDATE: I truly believe what I've said, but I should add that you should never miss the humor in campaigning like Dean's "AaaaaRrrrrrGggggggggg" or a statement one can't forget, "Halp us jon carry - we R stuck hear n irak". There are always gems:
"I thought she was the most gifted person of our generation," said Clinton
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