Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Why I love the Main Stream Media (MSM)
Sorry, rant not over...
So while I was reading about all the ambush journalism taking place with these interviews Biden was giving I was treated to a very hard hitting piece on one of the network early shows. What was this hard hitting piece you ask...well since it has been ALL over the news about Palin getting a make over when she was picked for the VP slot she's responded a bit in some of her stump speeches and it seems she's a fan of consignment stores. GASP!! So here's some of that hard hitting piece of reporting I was treated to this morning - very critical to the future of this country!!!!!
In the 7:30AM half hour, co-host Julie Chen investigated that Alaska consignment shop: "On the campaign trail yesterday, Governor Sarah Palin again addressed the criticism she has received over the $150,000 that the Republican National Committee spent to dress her and her family. She said she likes to shop in a consignment store called Out of the Closet. The owner is Ellen Arv -- Arvold and she joins us now.
Chen thoroughly interrogated Arvold: "So how long has Governor Palin shopped at your store?...What does she usually buy at your store? And does she also shop for her entire family there?...And, Ellen, what is the price range of your women's wear?...And how much does Governor Palin typically spend at your store?...And would you say your clothes look much different than what we've been seeing her wear on the campaign trail?" Arvold defended Palin: "...no, I don't think her style has changed too much. I have only seen a few pieces that she's bought here on the campaign trail, but, no, I -- you know, I think she looks great." To that, Chen replied: "Hey, for $150,000, she better look fantastic."
I'm waiting for the video clip to get posted somewhere but the transcript of the above bit is here.
Glad the MSM is on top of the real stories out there...
So while I was reading about all the ambush journalism taking place with these interviews Biden was giving I was treated to a very hard hitting piece on one of the network early shows. What was this hard hitting piece you ask...well since it has been ALL over the news about Palin getting a make over when she was picked for the VP slot she's responded a bit in some of her stump speeches and it seems she's a fan of consignment stores. GASP!! So here's some of that hard hitting piece of reporting I was treated to this morning - very critical to the future of this country!!!!!
In the 7:30AM half hour, co-host Julie Chen investigated that Alaska consignment shop: "On the campaign trail yesterday, Governor Sarah Palin again addressed the criticism she has received over the $150,000 that the Republican National Committee spent to dress her and her family. She said she likes to shop in a consignment store called Out of the Closet. The owner is Ellen Arv -- Arvold and she joins us now.
Chen thoroughly interrogated Arvold: "So how long has Governor Palin shopped at your store?...What does she usually buy at your store? And does she also shop for her entire family there?...And, Ellen, what is the price range of your women's wear?...And how much does Governor Palin typically spend at your store?...And would you say your clothes look much different than what we've been seeing her wear on the campaign trail?" Arvold defended Palin: "...no, I don't think her style has changed too much. I have only seen a few pieces that she's bought here on the campaign trail, but, no, I -- you know, I think she looks great." To that, Chen replied: "Hey, for $150,000, she better look fantastic."
I'm waiting for the video clip to get posted somewhere but the transcript of the above bit is here.
Glad the MSM is on top of the real stories out there...
No interviews for you!
So this is getting kinda funny here...sad...but funny. I'm sure you've all heard how that evil station down in Florida asked some harsh questions for Biden, he got all pissed off and now The One's campaign won't grant any more interviews to that station. I'm not defending that anchor that asked the questions, they could have been worded much more professionally BUT now another station has gotten banned.
Seems The One's teammate feels since he's running with The One that the same rules should apply and they should only get feel good type questions. Palin has been some pretty nasty questions, what's good for the goose is good for the gander! Oh and did you hear about government computers being used to dig up info on Joe the Plumber?? Is this the change you can believe in? Seems to be the very same tactics that the far left is blasting the Republicans of using... Change....yep it's business as usual but with different names.
Seems The One's teammate feels since he's running with The One that the same rules should apply and they should only get feel good type questions. Palin has been some pretty nasty questions, what's good for the goose is good for the gander! Oh and did you hear about government computers being used to dig up info on Joe the Plumber?? Is this the change you can believe in? Seems to be the very same tactics that the far left is blasting the Republicans of using... Change....yep it's business as usual but with different names.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
SCARY!
This guy should not only be thoroughly investigated for his part in the current financial mess but please, PLEASE Massachusetts find someone else and vote this guy out of office!!!
His last line just scares the crap out of me, I mean why would I ever want to be rich any more when idiots like him in our government can casually say "there are a lot of very rich people out there whom we can tax at a point down the road and recover some of this money". When you add that line to one he said earlier in that clip about screw the deficit, lets spend and spend and spend some more....we're in trouble. He's the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and if you're wondering just what that committee does...well here you go - it oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries.
Where are we having problems....sound familiar?
If I was to ever be in a position to run for office or lobby someone in office there are just two things I'd like to see passed:
1. Term limits. Being a politician is NOT a career, get a job and see how the people you're supposed to be representing really live. Two or Three terms is more than enough, either move up or move out!
2. No more of this crap of politicians voting in their own pay raises. Instead of managing their own raises I would require them to be tied to the same percent that gets passed for the military. If a 3.9% for 2009(which is pretty high for us) is good enough for the men and women protecting our freedom, it's darn well good enough for the fat cats sitting on the hill. Oh and if you were wondering how much they make, well here is a snapshot from 2006. Think they earned it? I don't!
His last line just scares the crap out of me, I mean why would I ever want to be rich any more when idiots like him in our government can casually say "there are a lot of very rich people out there whom we can tax at a point down the road and recover some of this money". When you add that line to one he said earlier in that clip about screw the deficit, lets spend and spend and spend some more....we're in trouble. He's the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and if you're wondering just what that committee does...well here you go - it oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries.
Where are we having problems....sound familiar?
If I was to ever be in a position to run for office or lobby someone in office there are just two things I'd like to see passed:
1. Term limits. Being a politician is NOT a career, get a job and see how the people you're supposed to be representing really live. Two or Three terms is more than enough, either move up or move out!
2. No more of this crap of politicians voting in their own pay raises. Instead of managing their own raises I would require them to be tied to the same percent that gets passed for the military. If a 3.9% for 2009(which is pretty high for us) is good enough for the men and women protecting our freedom, it's darn well good enough for the fat cats sitting on the hill. Oh and if you were wondering how much they make, well here is a snapshot from 2006. Think they earned it? I don't!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
tired and sick...
So as I watch, listen and read about the shenanigans of this election I am constantly amazed at how much hate comes from the rabid supporters of Obama. Now I don't think at all that he is stirring this up so my only complaint about him is that I'd like to see him address his flock and tell them how offensive it is, McCain is man enough to do so at his rallies. I also know there are a lot of good people that believe he's the better choice between the two viable candidates, that's great but there is also some really sad and demented people out there that scare the heck out of me. I've read countless posts where people are actually afraid to show their support for McCain, heck just look at what the media is doing with Joe the Plumber. Just because you ask a decent question to The One the next thing you know your whole past is being dug into...better than the candidate that got asked the question some would say. Point of that, don't ask The One hard questions!
Point two, don't wear shirts like this:
to school because apparently that makes you a racist. WTF people!
So what kind of shirt is okay to wear...
seems this is okay to wear around. Again, WTF people! Guess I'm out of touch because I thought calling a woman that word was pretty darn disrespectful...but then again since it's being worn by people supporting the party that supposedly champions the feminist cause and you're showing your hate for the other party it's okay. Who knew...I sure didn't.
Maybe it's just that the asshats that want to show their support to The One are more creative...they've had eight years to practice by making fun of our current President. Unfortunately the asshats on the other side just don't have the practice at being stupid and disrespectful so they just copied what they've seen over the years.
(in case you missed it, examples for the idiot in the picture may have come from this site linked under President above.)
WTF people!
Being excited about your candidate is great, being so narrow minded that you vilify, fire bomb, sue, and attack people that support someone else really scares me. There's no denying that politics will get a persons blood flowing, it always has but as I look back at the elections I've experienced in my life the actions of a few seem to be getting worse and worse.
WTF people...
Point two, don't wear shirts like this:
to school because apparently that makes you a racist. WTF people!So what kind of shirt is okay to wear...
seems this is okay to wear around. Again, WTF people! Guess I'm out of touch because I thought calling a woman that word was pretty darn disrespectful...but then again since it's being worn by people supporting the party that supposedly champions the feminist cause and you're showing your hate for the other party it's okay. Who knew...I sure didn't.Maybe it's just that the asshats that want to show their support to The One are more creative...they've had eight years to practice by making fun of our current President. Unfortunately the asshats on the other side just don't have the practice at being stupid and disrespectful so they just copied what they've seen over the years.
(in case you missed it, examples for the idiot in the picture may have come from this site linked under President above.)WTF people!
Being excited about your candidate is great, being so narrow minded that you vilify, fire bomb, sue, and attack people that support someone else really scares me. There's no denying that politics will get a persons blood flowing, it always has but as I look back at the elections I've experienced in my life the actions of a few seem to be getting worse and worse.
WTF people...
Monday, October 13, 2008
PETA
People Eating Tasty Animals! Okay, so that's not what PETA really stands for and yes I do believe that animals should be treated humanely. That being said I have NO issues eating them or as in the case of this link using them for educational purposes. I agree that simulations should be used more but there comes a point in the learning process where the student has to see and touch the real thing.
Anyways, I guess I'm just sharing this because I think this individual is (I'm being nice with the word, link is more in line with what I think) odd and I wish I could fast forward 10 years in her life to see if she's happy with her name.
So in keeping with a tradition of mine which says 'any time PETA comes to my attention, it's steak for dinner' I'm off to Costco to pick up a couple pounds of beef.
Anyways, I guess I'm just sharing this because I think this individual is (I'm being nice with the word, link is more in line with what I think) odd and I wish I could fast forward 10 years in her life to see if she's happy with her name.
So in keeping with a tradition of mine which says 'any time PETA comes to my attention, it's steak for dinner' I'm off to Costco to pick up a couple pounds of beef.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
and so it continues...
OK so maybe this sign is a bit large to have in front of your house in my opinion but still, these two guys are a class act. Here's another example of how polarizing this election has become. Maybe not the best choice given this owners clientele though still well within his rights. Funny thing is that I'm guessing nobody would have had an issue if he had put up a sign for the other party...
Stay classy people... Just because I have friends that will be voting for the Democrat ticket doesn't make them any less of a friend to me. I respect their opinion just as they respect mine, that is what being free is all about. Now if the rest of the country could do likewise...
Stay classy people... Just because I have friends that will be voting for the Democrat ticket doesn't make them any less of a friend to me. I respect their opinion just as they respect mine, that is what being free is all about. Now if the rest of the country could do likewise...
what makes the news...
So over the last week or so it seems that people attending events in support of McCain have been saying some nasty things and of course it's been all over the news. My question is where has the media been for the last eight years with all the nasty things coming from the far left? I very rarely read Michelle Malkin's blog, she is just a bit to far on the right for me but I hope you'll take a look at this post. She doesn't inject a lot of her opinion, mostly it's just examples of the rage against the Republicans that has been out there, but not covered all that well.
It's sad how much hate there is out there, for example take a look at Fark, it's a site I usually take a look at once or twice a day to see what's going on in the world. Unfortunately over the last year or two it's becoming filled with hateful remarks and a very left spin, especially under the "politics" tab, hate, hate, hate, hate...there's nothing like liberal hate. People are so blinded by this hate, yes I know it exists on both sides, that constructive dialog between the parties is getting more and more difficult. Until us folk that reside more in the middle learn to marginalize the hate from the far left and the far right nothing is going to get fixed, politicians will continue to bleed our country dry with wasteful bailouts, earmarks, failed programs, long holidays and rampant bloviating. Only when the two parties can meet in the middle will this nation return to it's path of greatness.
Something else to look at when you're trying to decide which candidate you're going to vote for, who has actually crossed the aisle more with their voting and remember to actually look at their record instead of the spin that's out there. Here's another site you can go to for more detail on Obama and McCain.
It's sad how much hate there is out there, for example take a look at Fark, it's a site I usually take a look at once or twice a day to see what's going on in the world. Unfortunately over the last year or two it's becoming filled with hateful remarks and a very left spin, especially under the "politics" tab, hate, hate, hate, hate...there's nothing like liberal hate. People are so blinded by this hate, yes I know it exists on both sides, that constructive dialog between the parties is getting more and more difficult. Until us folk that reside more in the middle learn to marginalize the hate from the far left and the far right nothing is going to get fixed, politicians will continue to bleed our country dry with wasteful bailouts, earmarks, failed programs, long holidays and rampant bloviating. Only when the two parties can meet in the middle will this nation return to it's path of greatness.
Something else to look at when you're trying to decide which candidate you're going to vote for, who has actually crossed the aisle more with their voting and remember to actually look at their record instead of the spin that's out there. Here's another site you can go to for more detail on Obama and McCain.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
sad...
Now Tiff and I usually don't see eye to eye politically but I do agree with her that citizens of this country should vote. The thing that scares me is the people that don't take the time to vote intelligently. Issues matter, vision matters, experience matters, history matters, but you know what doesn't matter, race or sex. It's sad that both racism and sexism still exist in this country, I wish they didn't but it's even more sad that there will be people that vote just on that basis. Unfortunately both parties are going to have voters that will be guilty of it though neither wants to admit it. Why? Because it's childish, stupid and sad. Now I'm not a fan of Howard but this clip from his radio show scares the heck out of me.
I wish the people in this clip were the only ones out there but I think I have better odds at winning the lottery than that being true. I have tried really hard to not get too political in my blog, not sure how much longer that will last but we'll see. So, all I'll say is that in my opinion, neither party is putting forth their best candidate for this election, both tickets have issues, the key is that you need to look deeper than just what the media is putting out. Vote in this election, but take some time and look at the issues, don't base your views just on one web site or sound bite. Dig into each of the players that want to be President, see where they came from, see how they have voted on things in the past and realize that right now, they're just saying what ever they can to get your vote. Don't be a lemming following everyone else just because it feels good to be in a group, that group doesn't always take you where you want to go. Step out and look at things from different points of view, make an informed decision when you cast your vote.
This is our country, not the politicians, make your voice heard.
I wish the people in this clip were the only ones out there but I think I have better odds at winning the lottery than that being true. I have tried really hard to not get too political in my blog, not sure how much longer that will last but we'll see. So, all I'll say is that in my opinion, neither party is putting forth their best candidate for this election, both tickets have issues, the key is that you need to look deeper than just what the media is putting out. Vote in this election, but take some time and look at the issues, don't base your views just on one web site or sound bite. Dig into each of the players that want to be President, see where they came from, see how they have voted on things in the past and realize that right now, they're just saying what ever they can to get your vote. Don't be a lemming following everyone else just because it feels good to be in a group, that group doesn't always take you where you want to go. Step out and look at things from different points of view, make an informed decision when you cast your vote.
This is our country, not the politicians, make your voice heard.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Video killed the radio...
So as I was posting a link in response to a friend's post I happened to see a video for a song that brought back a lot of memories.
I'm sure some of you have heard about Dr. Demento but how many of you remember listening to him every week on the radio. I do. Every Sunday after I had supposedly gone to bed I'd have my radio tuned in to hear what crazy stuff he had come up with and then joke about it at school the next day. There were lots of other programs on the radio too, The War of the Worlds is one that is so much better hearing it like it was intended versus the made for tv copies that have come out over the years. Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is another that I enjoyed listening to. Around Halloween tales from Edgar Allan Poe and others were guaranteed to make you jump at strange noises... All things that while I'm sure still exist on either radio or satellite broadcast somewhere but have a much smaller audience, I think that is unfortunate.
TV and the internet have really changed how our imagination is formed as we're growing up and I'm not so sure that we're better off for it.
I'm sure some of you have heard about Dr. Demento but how many of you remember listening to him every week on the radio. I do. Every Sunday after I had supposedly gone to bed I'd have my radio tuned in to hear what crazy stuff he had come up with and then joke about it at school the next day. There were lots of other programs on the radio too, The War of the Worlds is one that is so much better hearing it like it was intended versus the made for tv copies that have come out over the years. Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is another that I enjoyed listening to. Around Halloween tales from Edgar Allan Poe and others were guaranteed to make you jump at strange noises... All things that while I'm sure still exist on either radio or satellite broadcast somewhere but have a much smaller audience, I think that is unfortunate.
TV and the internet have really changed how our imagination is formed as we're growing up and I'm not so sure that we're better off for it.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
some people....
So, I am being blackmailed to either post or suffer embarrassment by the posting of some pictures taken a couple hours after my sister's wedding. Now I do remember drinking LOTS of wine that night, no clue how much "LOTS" was but enough that I actually danced with at least two friends. After we all got kicked out of the place where the wedding was held the drinking continued at another location which is where these pictures were supposedly taken... The problem this blackmailer has is that I'm thinking they can't be any more embarrassing than the ones I'm sure I have of her. She is just as talented at making funny faces as I am though she is a lot better looking so the advantage is in her favor. Besides, not a whole lot of people know me on her blog and the ones that do...well they're friends and it's kind of hard to get embarrassed among friends.
Bring it on I say!! :)
I am curious though....enough so that she managed to get me to put something up here. You won't have this 2300 mile buffer zone much longer, what are you going to do then!
Bring it on I say!! :)
I am curious though....enough so that she managed to get me to put something up here. You won't have this 2300 mile buffer zone much longer, what are you going to do then!
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