Anyone who's been keeping up with politics lately knows the new Congress has all but declared a trade war on China. A storm of protectionism is gathering on Capitol Hill, and if enacted, this proposed legislation will deal a severe blow to the current economic expansion we've been enjoying the last 6 years.
The argument from the labor-backed Left is of course that higher trade barriers with China must be enacted because the Chinese government artificially undervalues its currency by something like 40%. They're not "playing by the rules" and so the trade is simply "not fair." "We want free trade, but on a level playing field," Pelosi & Co. quip. These kinds of statements are so chock-full of economic fallacy it's impossible to know where to start.
First of all, I'm not sure if the 40% figure is true, but let's go ahead and assume it is. In fact, let's take it even further and say they undervalue their currency by 100%. Hell, let's just go ahead and pretend their government fully subsidizes all Chinese factories, allowing them to sell their products to American consumers free of charge.
If someone gives you a gift, why turn it down? If you got a Playstation 3 for Christmas, would you refuse to accept it and complain to your parents that its "unfair" and that you'd rather them take it back so you can instead pay $300 for one? CNN commentators and hundreds of politicians are constantly bashing China, when in reality they should be thanking them and their taxpayers for propping up industries that are essentially giving away cheap goods to us. This frees up extra money that we as Americans can invest or spend on other things we otherwise wouldn't be able to, thus allowing more profitable ventures to be pursued and better jobs to be created.
So why are all these folks seeing things so backwards? What makes their claims so irrational? Is it because they're misinformed? Maybe; probably some of them are (hippies, college kids, WTO protestors, etc.). But the true force behind this movement know full well what is really going on: the high-paid lobbyists for big business and labor unions. This brings out a point well-worth mentioning: being in favor of free trade and being pro-"big business" are not the same thing; in fact, they usually mean the exact opposite, as the biggest threat to capitalism is not the interests of the poor (quite the contrary, as they are the ones that have by far the most to gain from capitalism), but is instead the interests of big business and labor unions who are in bed with the government and its regulators.
I find it humorous that self-proclaimed "progressives," who claim they're out to help the poor, are so hell-bent on abolishing free and voluntary exchange with poor countries and replacing it with the misnomered policy of "fair" trade, which is basically codeword for "we'll only trade with you if you're rich enough to afford First World environmental standards and working conditions."
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
756*
It's official. Fathead is the new homerun recordholder. The chase is finally over. I'm fairly certain that nobody outside of San Francisco genuinely cares about this achievement except that it means we won't have to hear about it any more.
I'll keep this editorial brutally short: Barry Bonds is a cheater, a liar, and he's an asshole to boot. I chose this picture because this is what I think of when I hear his name. Not him standing at the plate belting BALCO bombs into the cove; no, I picture him and his fat melon in front of a microphone speaking out in defiance of the truth.
It may not go down in the record books, but that asterisk will always be there in my mind.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Rebuttal
Tears for Fears responsible for the greatest 15 seconds in pop music history? I just hope these guys got a spot on the list somewhere.
The "15 seconds" would be the first few measures of this song, which was their first hit in the Spring of 1963 and which would change music for at least 1,000 years.
The "15 seconds" would be the first few measures of this song, which was their first hit in the Spring of 1963 and which would change music for at least 1,000 years.
Totally
It occurred to me last week that whenever any of us are hanging out, you know, like in real life, that 64% of the time this blog comes up in conversation. I'm pretty sure that it's been around so long that no one even bats an eye at the word "blog" being used completely free of irony in a group that normally would rip such a term apart. And I'm sure everyone has had at least one occurrence where two blog members are discussing BMBS, when an outsider asks what you're talking about and you try to make it sound a lot cooler than it is. This can be embarrassing.
Well, why don't we own the embarrassment? Much as minorities now call themselves the same words that are meant to be insults when said by other ethnic groups.
See, I noticed that BMBS is really "bombs" without the O. And in the text message culture we live in, where everything is abbreviated as much as possible, I personally think it would be funny to refer to the blog as "Bombs" when out in a bar, tailgate, or wherever else. "Ryan, that is so f____ ___." Yeah, I know. That's the point. See, then we own the embarrassment of talking about an internet weblog out loud in a social setting.
I look forward to the comments for this one, fellow Bombers.
Well, why don't we own the embarrassment? Much as minorities now call themselves the same words that are meant to be insults when said by other ethnic groups.
See, I noticed that BMBS is really "bombs" without the O. And in the text message culture we live in, where everything is abbreviated as much as possible, I personally think it would be funny to refer to the blog as "Bombs" when out in a bar, tailgate, or wherever else. "Ryan, that is so f____ ___." Yeah, I know. That's the point. See, then we own the embarrassment of talking about an internet weblog out loud in a social setting.
I look forward to the comments for this one, fellow Bombers.
The Greatest 15 Seconds in Pop Music History
I firmly believe that the 15-second section of this one particular song is unbeatable on every level:
Tears for Fears - "Head Over Heels"
Begins at 1:25, ends at 1:40
It comes at the end of the first chorus, where he sings, "Don't take my heart, don't break my heart, don't, don't, don't throw it away." A new synthesizer line drops in and in a falsetto he sings, "Throw it away," a break, then "Throw it away" one more time before the second verse. He never does this again in the song.
Please challenge this with another 15 seconds of a pop song. Oh, and in advance: fake, silly answers are never funny in any context, ever. Just watch Letterman's Top 10 for proof.
Tears for Fears - "Head Over Heels"
Begins at 1:25, ends at 1:40
It comes at the end of the first chorus, where he sings, "Don't take my heart, don't break my heart, don't, don't, don't throw it away." A new synthesizer line drops in and in a falsetto he sings, "Throw it away," a break, then "Throw it away" one more time before the second verse. He never does this again in the song.
Please challenge this with another 15 seconds of a pop song. Oh, and in advance: fake, silly answers are never funny in any context, ever. Just watch Letterman's Top 10 for proof.
Monday, August 06, 2007
Friday, August 03, 2007
Holy Crap
I am thieving this from Deadspin, but I think rightfully so. You have to watch this. How this guy gets up from this is really inexplicable.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Rick Schwarz Voicemail Archive Grab Bag
August 7th, 2006, 2:37 am:
"P, this is my fault. I'm sorry. I act up everything. But let me tell you something...I'm ready to rock and roll with you. Whatever you need, whatever you need, I'm ready to go with you. Whatever emotional support you need, I promise, I won't let you down."
To this day, I still have no idea what Rick is apologizing for.
The Greatest Action Movie Ever Made.
That's right, I said it. And I said it with confidence because this movie ousted my previous champion, Terminator 2.
Everything about this film was excellent. The action sequences were tight, seamless, and well paced. The parts in between were filled with interesting, natural and coherent dialogue. Comic relief is essential to a good action film and Transformers delivers with jokes and gags that are neither forced nor contrived. The love story between Sam and Mikaela is subtly woven into the story and not the focal point of it. As a bonus, Mikaela is played by the SMOKING hot Megan Fox. There was really no need for them to cast such a hottie, but that's icing on the cake.
Ironically enough, Transformers doesn't try to be something it's not. This is a movie about cars that turn into walking, talking, fighting robots. This film was made purely for the enjoyment of the viewers, which is what one would expect from a Bay-Spielberg combo.
In closing, I'd just like to reiterate that this is the best action movie ever made. If you haven't seen it, do youself a favor and go see it. If you have, go see it again. I know I will.
Fact.
The most overlooked and underrated development in American life from the past 5 years is the widespread switch to tagless T-shirts. Discuss.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Countdown to Windsor
Fellow Cadet fans, please take a moment of your time to visit BC Gottum and answer Will's latest poll question: How do you think the Cadets will fare in 2007?
Jamie Coleman
If you haven't heard, Jamie Coleman died last week. I hadn't seen her since high school, and it's weird for me to realize I had no idea what she had been doing for the last six years. I think it's safe to say that all of us who knew her or hung out with her made some really mean jokes from time to time behind her back, even sometimes directly to her. You could chalk it up to guys being guys, going for the shock value of saying something really mean to get a rise.
Yeah, it's convenient to say that what we said was wrong now that she's gone, but as I think about her for the first time in years, I realize she deserved better. She was actually one of the few girls who really got the BC sense of humor. She didn't take herself too seriously and was always excited about hanging out with us. I took her for granted back then; she really was one of the most fun girls to hang out with.
Here is the article about her death from the AJC:
Freak accident kills woman
Door pins her against the car
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/27/07
Yeah, it's convenient to say that what we said was wrong now that she's gone, but as I think about her for the first time in years, I realize she deserved better. She was actually one of the few girls who really got the BC sense of humor. She didn't take herself too seriously and was always excited about hanging out with us. I took her for granted back then; she really was one of the most fun girls to hang out with.
Here is the article about her death from the AJC:
Freak accident kills woman
Door pins her against the car
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/27/07
Thousands of metro Atlantans return home every day by waving or placing a plastic card against an electronic reader to open a gate to their apartment complex.
Early Thursday morning, that simple act led to the death of a Gwinnett County woman, police said.
According to a police report, Jamie Melissa Coleman, 24, pulled up to the gated Holland Park apartment complex in the Lawrenceville area around 2 a.m. in her 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Apparently unable to reach the card reader, she opened her door and leaned out.
In the process, the car rolled forward, bumping against a concrete post protecting the brick-encased card reader housing. The post pushed the car door back, pinning Coleman against the car. The report said she died of asphyxiation. Police say alcohol might have been a contributing factor.
Coleman grew up in Savannah, graduated from Georgia Southern University with a business degree and was a manager at a Mellow Mushroom restaurant, said her father, David Coleman, of Savannah. He said his daughter always smiled and was a lover of animals. Coleman owned a mixed-breed dog, Layla, that she rescued from a pound, and three parrots. David Coleman said his daughter's death "tears a piece of you out."
The strange circumstances of her death, he said, was "just hard to believe. Not that it makes it any easier, but that particular way, it's tough."
Gwinnett Police spokesman Darren Moloney and Bob Dallas, director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, said they had never heard of such a fatality.
"It was pretty horrible," Moloney said. "What can you say? It was an accident."
Another Holland Park resident pulled in after Coleman and found her slumped toward the ground. Phil Gelman, 20, at first thought she was reaching for her card on the ground, but after about two minutes, he got out of his car and found her not moving or breathing. Gelman said he called 911, put the car in reverse and pulled Coleman out of the car to perform CPR when police arrived. Coleman was declared dead at the scene.
"It's just crazy to die like that," Gelman said.
Two Holland Park residents said the posts surrounding the card readers can make it difficult to pull up close enough to reach them without getting out of the car or leaning far out of the window.
It's Spelled "Teixeira"
The Braves just acquired first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Jarrod Saltalamacchia. There were other players involved with the trade, but that's not important. I could include his stats, but all you need to know is Tex will make our offense one of the best in baseball. If the pitching can hold its place, our lineup will be a run-scoring giant, hopefully enough to make up for any pitching mishaps for the most part.
This is the big trade of 2007. The Braves are pretty much in the playoffs now. It's in writing.
This is the big trade of 2007. The Braves are pretty much in the playoffs now. It's in writing.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Kickass Reagan Quote, #5,422
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Triumph in Quebec
Joe and Chris, this is the clip I was telling ya'll about. This aired a few years ago when Conan did a show in Montreal. The Canadian Parliament made a huge fuss over it and demanded an apology from Conan.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Falcons/Braves Report
I. Read Mike Vick's indictment; it spells out what a disgusting piece of trash he really is.
Highlights:
1. Vick and his 3 co-defendants "rolled" or "tested" animals to judge their fighting ability. If they were deemed weak, they were either: 1) shot, 2) electrocuted, or 3) beaten to death.
2. "Rape stands" and various other devices were found on his property. These instruments are used to force aggressive females into submission for breeding purposes.
Highlights:
1. Vick and his 3 co-defendants "rolled" or "tested" animals to judge their fighting ability. If they were deemed weak, they were either: 1) shot, 2) electrocuted, or 3) beaten to death.
2. "Rape stands" and various other devices were found on his property. These instruments are used to force aggressive females into submission for breeding purposes.
What a moron. Coincidentally, former co-MVP Daunte Culpepper was finally released by Dolphins yesterday. He is available and is a MUCH better fit for our offense. Prognosticators already have him in Atlanta.
II. I stumbled on this Braves blog while looking at AJC.com. It's pretty funny stuff. It's a series of pages dedicated to Chris Reitsma (for blowing all those saves the past two years), Mike Hampton (for 3 years of no starts and a $14.5 million salary), Chipper Jones (injuries), and Jarrod Saltalamacchia (it's called startsalty.com).
Smoltz is off the DL and starting today against the Reds. Hopefully he can help salvage one game out of the series.
Trade rumors: In an effort to shore up first base, the Braves have apparently been talking to the Washington Nationals about acquiring all star Dmitri Young. Also included in the discussion is Reds 1st baseman Scott Hatteberg. Either acquisition would solidify the infield and greatly improve the lineup. BUT is Salty the better long term option at first? Yes. For this season, though, it's better to platoon him at first and catcher and use him off of the bench (we have a pathetic bench). That way he's in the game pretty much everyday and all of our immediate needs are addressed.
Also rumored to be on the trading block (by me, Ryan, and nobody else) is Dontrelle Willis. Buddy Carlyle and Chuck James have proven to be valuable starters in the #3 and #4 spots, respectively, but we need to solidify the 5th spot if we want to get into the postseason. Florida deals its talent each year that it finds itself out of the division/wild card race (read: all but the two World Series years), and we're sure that the D-Train wants to play in a bigger market. Good for him, good for us, good for the Marlins. 5th pick, 6th round. Lock it up. Championship!
Smoltz is off the DL and starting today against the Reds. Hopefully he can help salvage one game out of the series.
Trade rumors: In an effort to shore up first base, the Braves have apparently been talking to the Washington Nationals about acquiring all star Dmitri Young. Also included in the discussion is Reds 1st baseman Scott Hatteberg. Either acquisition would solidify the infield and greatly improve the lineup. BUT is Salty the better long term option at first? Yes. For this season, though, it's better to platoon him at first and catcher and use him off of the bench (we have a pathetic bench). That way he's in the game pretty much everyday and all of our immediate needs are addressed.
Also rumored to be on the trading block (by me, Ryan, and nobody else) is Dontrelle Willis. Buddy Carlyle and Chuck James have proven to be valuable starters in the #3 and #4 spots, respectively, but we need to solidify the 5th spot if we want to get into the postseason. Florida deals its talent each year that it finds itself out of the division/wild card race (read: all but the two World Series years), and we're sure that the D-Train wants to play in a bigger market. Good for him, good for us, good for the Marlins. 5th pick, 6th round. Lock it up. Championship!
Advice for Women
We at BMBS are thankful that we are fortunate enough to enjoy a small but devoted female audience. It is to those readers that I give the following message with hopes that they'll pass it along to their friends.
I know many women out there like to date the "tough guys" or "bad boys." Maybe they think they can change these Neanderthals or maybe they just really like assholes. I don't know, but please be careful. Your tough guy lover may shoot you in the head from distance with a rifle or set you on fire.
Take care.
I know many women out there like to date the "tough guys" or "bad boys." Maybe they think they can change these Neanderthals or maybe they just really like assholes. I don't know, but please be careful. Your tough guy lover may shoot you in the head from distance with a rifle or set you on fire.
Take care.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Vs. Charleston RiverDogs
I'll be in Savannah this weekend for the first time since St. Patrick's Day, so I insist that y'all show up at Saturday night's Sand Gnats game at 7:05 (of course). I know it's a lot to ask since the beer won't be $2, but really dig deep in your wallet and your heart to shell out that extra bit to support your hometown Mets on a non-Thirsty Thursday night. Let's sit in the syrupy thick humidity, get our backs stuck to the 80-year-old seats, and talk about funny stuff that happened in high school.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Gadget Corner: Apple iPhone
While I still enjoy doing the Gems, I want to delve into other areas of our blog and give myself a new column: Gadget Corner. Whenever a new must-have gadget comes out, I’ll give my unbiased and totally unqualified review of it. I say unqualified because I will never purchase or actually even use any of these gadgets. This brings us to Apple’s new iPhone.
Looking at iPhone, I’m a little uneasy. Where are the buttons? Why are there so many little pictures? Which end do I put to my mouth? Sure, it looks cool, but how do you use it? How do I call people? Can I play Snake?
I heard it plays music, too. Do I need headphones or do I just hold it to my head to listen? I hope I don’t have to hold it to my head, but if Atreyu or AFI are playing on it, I’ll do what it takes to hear them.
I also read a lot of people couldn’t get theirs activated. If I owned an iPhone, I’m sure I’d have this problem too. Either Apple or AT&T need to get it together. If I can’t turn on my iPhone, all I’m left with is an iPaperweight or an iWeapon.
I heard the internet doesn’t work well either. If you’re checking anything other than sports scores on your phone, you’re a nerd. Use your iPhone to pick up other nerd girls.
So, the iPhone has a lot of features, from what I understand. I still don’t think it’s enough. On future models, I’d like to see the following:
- cigarette lighter
- pocket knife
- Batman-style grappling hook kit
- taser
The iPhone is built as the ultimate portable multimedia tool, but why stop there? It can also be the premier hand-held crime fighting and self defense device. Apple could have partnered with Glock and made a superb device here, but they played it safe. Personally, I think they're missing out.
Looking at iPhone, I’m a little uneasy. Where are the buttons? Why are there so many little pictures? Which end do I put to my mouth? Sure, it looks cool, but how do you use it? How do I call people? Can I play Snake?
I heard it plays music, too. Do I need headphones or do I just hold it to my head to listen? I hope I don’t have to hold it to my head, but if Atreyu or AFI are playing on it, I’ll do what it takes to hear them.
I also read a lot of people couldn’t get theirs activated. If I owned an iPhone, I’m sure I’d have this problem too. Either Apple or AT&T need to get it together. If I can’t turn on my iPhone, all I’m left with is an iPaperweight or an iWeapon.
I heard the internet doesn’t work well either. If you’re checking anything other than sports scores on your phone, you’re a nerd. Use your iPhone to pick up other nerd girls.
So, the iPhone has a lot of features, from what I understand. I still don’t think it’s enough. On future models, I’d like to see the following:
- cigarette lighter
- pocket knife
- Batman-style grappling hook kit
- taser
The iPhone is built as the ultimate portable multimedia tool, but why stop there? It can also be the premier hand-held crime fighting and self defense device. Apple could have partnered with Glock and made a superb device here, but they played it safe. Personally, I think they're missing out.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Let Us Celebrate
I'm not as much of an internet badass as I thought I was. But, anyone else, feel free to continue.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Our Generation
A while back, I made a post about losers waiting in line for a Playstation 3, which, by the way, gives me satisfaction now that the PS3 is doing so poorly. So now we've got these people:
They are waiting for the iPhone, which comes out today at 6:00 p.m. Let's take a look at the folks closest to us in the picture. According to the source of this photo, these three run a website together in Santa Monica, California (OOhhh, okay). On the left we have an extremely androgynous individual, but I'll refer to it as a male, since his name is Conrad Quilty-Harper (no joke). His shiny Mac laptop sits on his lap, and is decorated with several surely badass stickers that probably proclaim which political party he sides with in a completely non-confrontational tone. You could also catch him last week waiting in line for Sicko.
Next we have the creepy old guy who thinks he's in touch with the younger crowd (that's literal, as well). Of course, his name is Tyler Crowley. I mean, look at the trendy cabby hat on his knee. I have no doubt that in his right ear is the newest Bluetooth device, placed just above the small, dangly earing. The dead giveaway is the shoes - they say, "Hey, I may have gray hair, and I may be required to wear nice collared shirts and dress pants when I go into work at the website office, but I play by my own rules when it comes to shoes. Is it a crime to be comfortable and look cool at the same time?"
And then comes our favorite. Oh, yes, this is Laura Monjoy. Do we think she went to UC Berkeley? What do we think she majored in? Look at that yuppie scum. She cares more about updating her blog (for her thousands of readers) about her epic wait than looking anywhere close to presentable. What is there to say? "So, I'm totally getting my picture taken right now. OMG, they better publish it as a JPEG, because GIF is so 2002. I feel bad for them if they use Adobe to upload it. I mean, the latest Adobe isn't exactly the greatest thing in the world. Meh, I could have written a better program in my sleep. Okay guyz and grrlz, at least I'm wearing my new capri pants and flops. It definitely shows that I'm laid back and just like to have a good time, you know?"
And then there's this kid:
This one is just so ripe that I'm going to ask you guys to write what you think his backstory is in the comments. Who is he? How the hell can he even afford a $500 iPhone? Who will he use it to have mass communication with? At what point did we encourage the youth of America to strive for goddamn knick knacks and gadgets above normal things like playing sports or getting to know the opposite sex?
Epilogue: Don't get me wrong - I would certainly take an iPhone if it were given to me, but I hate this instant gratification mindset. What would YOU wait in line for?
They are waiting for the iPhone, which comes out today at 6:00 p.m. Let's take a look at the folks closest to us in the picture. According to the source of this photo, these three run a website together in Santa Monica, California (OOhhh, okay). On the left we have an extremely androgynous individual, but I'll refer to it as a male, since his name is Conrad Quilty-Harper (no joke). His shiny Mac laptop sits on his lap, and is decorated with several surely badass stickers that probably proclaim which political party he sides with in a completely non-confrontational tone. You could also catch him last week waiting in line for Sicko.Next we have the creepy old guy who thinks he's in touch with the younger crowd (that's literal, as well). Of course, his name is Tyler Crowley. I mean, look at the trendy cabby hat on his knee. I have no doubt that in his right ear is the newest Bluetooth device, placed just above the small, dangly earing. The dead giveaway is the shoes - they say, "Hey, I may have gray hair, and I may be required to wear nice collared shirts and dress pants when I go into work at the website office, but I play by my own rules when it comes to shoes. Is it a crime to be comfortable and look cool at the same time?"
And then comes our favorite. Oh, yes, this is Laura Monjoy. Do we think she went to UC Berkeley? What do we think she majored in? Look at that yuppie scum. She cares more about updating her blog (for her thousands of readers) about her epic wait than looking anywhere close to presentable. What is there to say? "So, I'm totally getting my picture taken right now. OMG, they better publish it as a JPEG, because GIF is so 2002. I feel bad for them if they use Adobe to upload it. I mean, the latest Adobe isn't exactly the greatest thing in the world. Meh, I could have written a better program in my sleep. Okay guyz and grrlz, at least I'm wearing my new capri pants and flops. It definitely shows that I'm laid back and just like to have a good time, you know?"
And then there's this kid:
This one is just so ripe that I'm going to ask you guys to write what you think his backstory is in the comments. Who is he? How the hell can he even afford a $500 iPhone? Who will he use it to have mass communication with? At what point did we encourage the youth of America to strive for goddamn knick knacks and gadgets above normal things like playing sports or getting to know the opposite sex?Epilogue: Don't get me wrong - I would certainly take an iPhone if it were given to me, but I hate this instant gratification mindset. What would YOU wait in line for?
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Pope Benedict......Regulatin
The Pope has approved wider use of the Latin mass. He has also elected to start wearing sweet hats. 
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Hey bud, it's just a Saturday.
I'm sure you all received this email today, but I wanted to post it anyway.
HELP WANTED!!!
COME FALL IN LINE!
COME MEET COWBOY!
COME HAVE FUN AT:
BC’s 1st ANNUAL, ADULTS ONLY, SUMMER HOUSE CLEANING & FIX-UP FEST !
WHAT? WE WILL BE PAINTING DOORS – CLEANING WINDOWS – WACKING WEEDS – CUTTING GRASS – PICKING UP TRASH – SCRUBBING WHAT NEEDS IT - REPAIRING WHAT WE CAN – AND BEAUTIFYING OUR CAMPUS
WHERE? BC - IN FRONT
WHEN? SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2007 – START EARLY MORNING, BREAK FOR LUNCH, (PROVIDED) & LEAVE WHEN YOU HAVE TO GO – (OR WHEN YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH FUN).i.e. COME WHEN YOU CAN & LEAVE WHEN YOU MUST. GIVE AN HOUR OR GIVE A DAY.
WHO? PARENTS, ALUMS, & ADULT FRIENDS OF BC
COSTUME? VERY CASUAL (& bring extra tools etc if you think that would help)
COME FALL IN LINE!
COME MEET COWBOY!
COME HAVE FUN AT:
BC’s 1st ANNUAL, ADULTS ONLY, SUMMER HOUSE CLEANING & FIX-UP FEST !
WHAT? WE WILL BE PAINTING DOORS – CLEANING WINDOWS – WACKING WEEDS – CUTTING GRASS – PICKING UP TRASH – SCRUBBING WHAT NEEDS IT - REPAIRING WHAT WE CAN – AND BEAUTIFYING OUR CAMPUS
WHERE? BC - IN FRONT
WHEN? SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2007 – START EARLY MORNING, BREAK FOR LUNCH, (PROVIDED) & LEAVE WHEN YOU HAVE TO GO – (OR WHEN YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH FUN).i.e. COME WHEN YOU CAN & LEAVE WHEN YOU MUST. GIVE AN HOUR OR GIVE A DAY.
WHO? PARENTS, ALUMS, & ADULT FRIENDS OF BC
COSTUME? VERY CASUAL (& bring extra tools etc if you think that would help)
WHAT ELSE? RSVP (if you can) & for info contact: Rick Shay: rickbetty@aol.com or easpc@comcast.net or 691-5728 or 398-0330
I was planning on going for a few hours in the morning. Anyone interested?
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Liberal Mindset
I have been an avid reader of Neal Boortz's website for years now. He likes to pick on one of the bedwetting idiots working for the AJC, Jay Bookman. In this article, Bookman explains the resons Ireland has become the economic powerhouse of the European Union. He only tells half of the story, though. I'll let Boortz explain:
In his column Bookman cites two items for Ireland's tremendous advances; anti-poverty programs and spending on education. He writes that: ", Irish leaders made a national commitment to eventually eliminate persistent poverty from their country, adopting what they called a National Anti-Poverty Strategy." He adds: They began to invest heavily in their schools, increasing spending on primary grades by more than 50 percent between 1995 and 2002."
OK ... so we have super spending on schools and anti-poverty programs. Does he stop there? Well, pretty much. That's it. He does say "... money wasn't all they invested. Irish leaders also poured political attention and emphasis into education, with remarkable results." Oh great, more political intervention in education. That always works. Then we get the kicker. The resurrection of Ireland "... happened because of active, vigorous leadership that embraced government as a necessary partner of private enterprise in making people's lives better."
So .. there you go! Spoken like a true liberal! Ireland is kicking butt over there in the European Union and it's all because they spent more money on government schools, got government more involved in those schools, and created a great government/free enterprise partnership that made people's lives better. There you have it. Ireland is hot because of government. Again ... spoken like a true liberal.
The truth? Well, partially. There was higher spending, particularly on higher education. And there was a new standard of cooperation between government and business. What Bookman doesn't tell you, though, is that there was a substantial reduction in the tax load on Irish citizens and businesses coupled with a serious reduction in government regulation of the free market economy. Bookman didn't seem to mention anything about the lower taxes and the deregulation of business and the Irish labor market. That tax level, by the way, is substantially lower than the tax level in the U.S. And why not mention these two things? Because they're conservative principles, that's why. Conservatives continually say that lower taxes and less government bureaucracy will lead to a faster growing economy. Ireland proves it, but Bookman ignored it. Bookman wanted to promote the cause of spending more on our schools and increasing the control of our economy ... without telling the whole truth. Not surprising.
In his column Bookman cites two items for Ireland's tremendous advances; anti-poverty programs and spending on education. He writes that: ", Irish leaders made a national commitment to eventually eliminate persistent poverty from their country, adopting what they called a National Anti-Poverty Strategy." He adds: They began to invest heavily in their schools, increasing spending on primary grades by more than 50 percent between 1995 and 2002."
OK ... so we have super spending on schools and anti-poverty programs. Does he stop there? Well, pretty much. That's it. He does say "... money wasn't all they invested. Irish leaders also poured political attention and emphasis into education, with remarkable results." Oh great, more political intervention in education. That always works. Then we get the kicker. The resurrection of Ireland "... happened because of active, vigorous leadership that embraced government as a necessary partner of private enterprise in making people's lives better."
So .. there you go! Spoken like a true liberal! Ireland is kicking butt over there in the European Union and it's all because they spent more money on government schools, got government more involved in those schools, and created a great government/free enterprise partnership that made people's lives better. There you have it. Ireland is hot because of government. Again ... spoken like a true liberal.
The truth? Well, partially. There was higher spending, particularly on higher education. And there was a new standard of cooperation between government and business. What Bookman doesn't tell you, though, is that there was a substantial reduction in the tax load on Irish citizens and businesses coupled with a serious reduction in government regulation of the free market economy. Bookman didn't seem to mention anything about the lower taxes and the deregulation of business and the Irish labor market. That tax level, by the way, is substantially lower than the tax level in the U.S. And why not mention these two things? Because they're conservative principles, that's why. Conservatives continually say that lower taxes and less government bureaucracy will lead to a faster growing economy. Ireland proves it, but Bookman ignored it. Bookman wanted to promote the cause of spending more on our schools and increasing the control of our economy ... without telling the whole truth. Not surprising.
Monday, June 25, 2007
BC PAC
Last weekend Pat and I were up to the usual: drinking beer and talking about how to save the world. We decided that the best way to bring about that outcome would be to join with all those who shared our goals and organize. The only problem we faced was one of logistics. Should we start our own "Swiftboat" or moveon.org -type internet campaigns? The problem was vexing.
So, I did what I normally do when I need to make an important decision; I thought to myself, "What would Erk do?" The answer was glaringly obvious: start a B.C. Political Action Committee (akin to Erk's PAC out of Snooky's).
Some ideas for stances/demands of leaders:
1. Instead of pampering terrorists at that 3 star hotel in Gitmo, they should be forced into hard labor. No, not breaking rocks or working as cheap labor for government projects. Even worse. Chasing and retrieving Coach Cannon's golf balls each weekend. Gonna plot some crazy crap? No big deal bud, just a Saturday. Use that in recruiting videos. Martyrdom never looked so pathetic.
2. Put "Commander-in-..." in front of Chief's rank.
3. Inspect the House of Representatives, RFI style. Impeach those with improper gig lines and ignorant rhetorical lines.
4. a) Set up a series of bushes on the U.N. plaza. b) Hide cartons of milk around the building. c) "Bush" the leaders of countries in OPEC. d)"Pond" the dangerous ones (in the East River). e) "Milk" the weak countries - just so they know who's boss (lookin' at you, Latvia).
5. Officially cede the city of Atlanta to Canada. It can be their problem.
6. See to it that Coach Curley is appointed to Press Secretary. That way, he can eliminate any grey areas.
Let's all work together for a better tomorrow.
So, I did what I normally do when I need to make an important decision; I thought to myself, "What would Erk do?" The answer was glaringly obvious: start a B.C. Political Action Committee (akin to Erk's PAC out of Snooky's).
Some ideas for stances/demands of leaders:
1. Instead of pampering terrorists at that 3 star hotel in Gitmo, they should be forced into hard labor. No, not breaking rocks or working as cheap labor for government projects. Even worse. Chasing and retrieving Coach Cannon's golf balls each weekend. Gonna plot some crazy crap? No big deal bud, just a Saturday. Use that in recruiting videos. Martyrdom never looked so pathetic.
2. Put "Commander-in-..." in front of Chief's rank.
3. Inspect the House of Representatives, RFI style. Impeach those with improper gig lines and ignorant rhetorical lines.
4. a) Set up a series of bushes on the U.N. plaza. b) Hide cartons of milk around the building. c) "Bush" the leaders of countries in OPEC. d)"Pond" the dangerous ones (in the East River). e) "Milk" the weak countries - just so they know who's boss (lookin' at you, Latvia).
5. Officially cede the city of Atlanta to Canada. It can be their problem.
6. See to it that Coach Curley is appointed to Press Secretary. That way, he can eliminate any grey areas.
Let's all work together for a better tomorrow.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Sorry, Charlie. We're Closed.
As Dude Aaron, Pat and I discovered Friday night, Sorry Charlie's has closed its doors. The shutdown is due to the structure being declared unsafe. Contrary to both popular belief and my own hypothesis, the shut-down has nothing to do with the Ellis Square Project.
During preliminary planning, engineers inspected the properties surrounding Ellis Square. It was then that they determined the floor joists in that building needed to be replaced and they were, with temporary ones.
The real tragedy here is this completely messes up our weekly tour of bars. Sorry Charlie's was a great first stop, which led to many fun nights. Saturday night, without our normal starting line, we wandered about aimlessly. So aimlessly that we ended up in the new Malones for two and a half minutes before we snapped out of it, came to our senses, and went to Kevin Barry's for Guinness.
Please fix the floors, they provide such a good launch into any night of boozing.
I read this story on SavannahNow.com.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Patriot Act Has Other Applications
British authorities broke up an international pedophile ring yesterday, arresting 200 suspects and rescuing 10 children. From a website titled "Kids the Light of Our Lives", the perverts, no doubt Andy Dick enthusiasts, streamed live video of children being sexually abused. Here is what I knew would be included in the article when I clicked on it:
"Authorities said they used surveillance tactics normally used against terrorism suspects and drug traffickers to infiltrate the pedophile ring at its highest level."
This proves an interesting point in regards to the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001: it is not important exclusively in the fight against terrorism.
Of the 38 cases reported by the government as using provisions of the act, 18 are completely unrelated to terrorism. The Patriot Act gives law enforcement the ability to keep up with drug and human trafickers who use technology in the execution of their international crimes.
The Department of Justice appointed an independent inspector-general, James Sensenbrenner, to look into possible abuses of the Patriot Act. He found zero reportable abuses. Zero.
USA PATRIOT Act - 38, ACLU - 0.
*Andy Dick could not be reached for comment. Thank God.
"Authorities said they used surveillance tactics normally used against terrorism suspects and drug traffickers to infiltrate the pedophile ring at its highest level."
This proves an interesting point in regards to the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001: it is not important exclusively in the fight against terrorism.
Of the 38 cases reported by the government as using provisions of the act, 18 are completely unrelated to terrorism. The Patriot Act gives law enforcement the ability to keep up with drug and human trafickers who use technology in the execution of their international crimes.
The Department of Justice appointed an independent inspector-general, James Sensenbrenner, to look into possible abuses of the Patriot Act. He found zero reportable abuses. Zero.
USA PATRIOT Act - 38, ACLU - 0.
*Andy Dick could not be reached for comment. Thank God.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Read Their Lips: No New Wealth Creation
The new Congress is planning to raise income tax rates as part of next year's budget. House and Ways chairman Charlie Rangel has even publicly said he'll work to raise the top bracket rate to somewhere around 50% (it was 40% under Clinton and is currently 35% under Bush). Club for Growth made a mockery of this proposal the other day in the form a "letter" from Rangel to Taxpayers:
Dear American Taxpayers,Hopefully Bush will be nothing like his father this late in the game and will actually use the veto pen (Bush Sr., as many of you may recall, caved in and it cost him reelection). To be safe we still should be on the lookout for cheap one-way plane tickets to Australia.
I know that you have all been hard at work, but I need some more tax money to pay for all the great government programs the new Congress is planning on initiating.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: Isn’t the federal government big enough? Didn’t Congress grow the government by unprecedented levels over the past several years? But I am writing to reassure you that this Congress will grow the government better than in years past. Taxpayers often think they know the best way to spend their own money, but the truth is your senators and representatives can usually think of a better way. For example, you might want to save your money for your children’s college years, but wouldn’t it be better if we put that money toward peanut storage in Georgia instead?
As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, I am proud to tell you that the Committee has recently released a plan to raise the highest income tax rate 4.3 percentage points to 39.3% as part of a plan to reform the Alternative Minimum Tax. Think of all the new, wonderful government programs we can fund with that money. And still, there’s more! When Congress lets the Bush tax cuts expire, the top income tax rate will soar to 44%—even more than it was under Bill Clinton! (Oh boy, it sure is fun to be in control again!)
In conclusion, I am looking forward to receiving your additional tax dollars and to growing government even more. If you have any new ideas for raising taxes, I am always interested in hearing about them. You can reach me at (202) 225-4365.
Sincerely,
Charlie Rangel
Friday, June 15, 2007
Vox Populi: Gems of the Week
Great stuff this week. Enjoy!
Dishonorable Mention:
"Someone needs to get rid of the mean mockingbirds in Savannah that repeatedly attack cats and squirrels and also bombarded my behind when I bent over to plant annuals in my yard today."
- Birds are disgusting vermin.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I see where whistleblowers are getting half a million for turning in employers. I work for my dad and want to turn him in because he doesn't pay me enough and he overworks me. Who do I call to get paid?"
- Lowlife.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Don't leave kittens at dangerous intersections. Please call the Humane Society. I've rescued two."
- At my old apartment in Statesboro, we had this black and white stray cat that would always come around. I named him Derek Jeter. Derek Jeter loved Chinese food. I think Derek Jeter was a cannibal.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I picked up the New York Times bestseller 'Beach Road' by James Patterson at Publix. It is pure filth. I asked the store manager to please remove this filth from the store counters."
- Good job wasting the manager’s time. I’m sure he had nothing better to do at that moment than listen to your asinine complaint about a book no one else is ever going to pick up in that store.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Watching the Republican debate is like taking a sleeping pill. I know you won't print this in your Republican newspaper."
- I’m sure you felt this way because the candidates in the debate discussed boring things like facts.
Second Runner-up:
"A group of 96 men and their wives visited Savannah recently. They arrived from 19 states to see one another for the first time in 45 years. They had secured reservations for their group at The Lady and Sons restaurant. They weren't seated at the same time and were taken in groups of 10 to 15. They were extremely disappointed. Two tears for Paula's hospitality."
- It is impossible to seat a party that size all together. Furthermore, you chose to take your group to one of the smallest and most crowded places in the City. You should have just gone to Carey Hilliard’s or Johnny Harris. Both have big dining rooms and the food is better. Sorry, Paula, it’s true.
First Runner-up:
"I don't believe a $2.2 million gold dome is going to improve the quality of life. You could use that for a $1 million animal shelter and a $1 million budget to provide adequate staffing."
- So instead of redoing the gold roof of City Hall, you’re suggesting we build a million dollar animal shelter and use the remaining million dollars to staff it? Sweetheart, you were MADE for a government office.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Thanks to the media for letting me check in on Paris Hilton and see how that little darling is doing. We don't get a two-bit tramp like that in jail everyday, so it is good to be able to keep up with her."
- Ok. We get it. You’re bashing Paris Hilton. What a fresh and exciting point of view. Seriously, give it a rest. I’m glad she’s back in jail and dropped her appeal not because I dislike her, I don’t; I’m glad because she’ll get a big dose of reality that will hopefully turn her into less of a robot. Plus, who uses the phrase “two-bit” anymore? Does any one know how much two bits is?
Happy Friday, folks!
Dishonorable Mention:
"Someone needs to get rid of the mean mockingbirds in Savannah that repeatedly attack cats and squirrels and also bombarded my behind when I bent over to plant annuals in my yard today."
- Birds are disgusting vermin.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I see where whistleblowers are getting half a million for turning in employers. I work for my dad and want to turn him in because he doesn't pay me enough and he overworks me. Who do I call to get paid?"
- Lowlife.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Don't leave kittens at dangerous intersections. Please call the Humane Society. I've rescued two."
- At my old apartment in Statesboro, we had this black and white stray cat that would always come around. I named him Derek Jeter. Derek Jeter loved Chinese food. I think Derek Jeter was a cannibal.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I picked up the New York Times bestseller 'Beach Road' by James Patterson at Publix. It is pure filth. I asked the store manager to please remove this filth from the store counters."
- Good job wasting the manager’s time. I’m sure he had nothing better to do at that moment than listen to your asinine complaint about a book no one else is ever going to pick up in that store.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Watching the Republican debate is like taking a sleeping pill. I know you won't print this in your Republican newspaper."
- I’m sure you felt this way because the candidates in the debate discussed boring things like facts.
Second Runner-up:
"A group of 96 men and their wives visited Savannah recently. They arrived from 19 states to see one another for the first time in 45 years. They had secured reservations for their group at The Lady and Sons restaurant. They weren't seated at the same time and were taken in groups of 10 to 15. They were extremely disappointed. Two tears for Paula's hospitality."
- It is impossible to seat a party that size all together. Furthermore, you chose to take your group to one of the smallest and most crowded places in the City. You should have just gone to Carey Hilliard’s or Johnny Harris. Both have big dining rooms and the food is better. Sorry, Paula, it’s true.
First Runner-up:
"I don't believe a $2.2 million gold dome is going to improve the quality of life. You could use that for a $1 million animal shelter and a $1 million budget to provide adequate staffing."
- So instead of redoing the gold roof of City Hall, you’re suggesting we build a million dollar animal shelter and use the remaining million dollars to staff it? Sweetheart, you were MADE for a government office.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Thanks to the media for letting me check in on Paris Hilton and see how that little darling is doing. We don't get a two-bit tramp like that in jail everyday, so it is good to be able to keep up with her."
- Ok. We get it. You’re bashing Paris Hilton. What a fresh and exciting point of view. Seriously, give it a rest. I’m glad she’s back in jail and dropped her appeal not because I dislike her, I don’t; I’m glad because she’ll get a big dose of reality that will hopefully turn her into less of a robot. Plus, who uses the phrase “two-bit” anymore? Does any one know how much two bits is?
Happy Friday, folks!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Loose Lips Spoil Shows
I want to take this time apologize to one of our loyal readers: Last week, I spoiled the Dawson's Creek Finale. I was called on it, and through a misunderstanding, revealed even more details.
I did that in response to your initial comment in which I honestly thought you were kidding. The show has been over for years and is rarely seen on television anymore. I assumed that everyone who cared to find out what happened to our friends in Capeside had already seen or heard.
Alas, we live in a technological age where one can find any show on DVD. Had I known you were in the process of watching the episodes on DVD, I would never have deprived you same joy I felt when I watched those shows for the first time, not knowing what will happen next.
Chuck Klosterman outlined a similar dilemma in Sex, Drugs, & Cocoa Puffs. He detailed in his book how he became addicted to The Real World: San Francisco. He began watching it months after in initially aired, but then he found out that Judd and the Asian chick got married after the show. At first he was mad, but then he realized he was ahead of the game when it came to the roommates. He got to spend the rest of the season deconstructing every conversation Judd and the Asian chick had because he knew they ended up together. It gave him a feeling of power and control.
Anyway, I'm sorry for spoiling the ending of the Creek. That was never my intention.
Sincerely,
Joe
I did that in response to your initial comment in which I honestly thought you were kidding. The show has been over for years and is rarely seen on television anymore. I assumed that everyone who cared to find out what happened to our friends in Capeside had already seen or heard.
Alas, we live in a technological age where one can find any show on DVD. Had I known you were in the process of watching the episodes on DVD, I would never have deprived you same joy I felt when I watched those shows for the first time, not knowing what will happen next.
Chuck Klosterman outlined a similar dilemma in Sex, Drugs, & Cocoa Puffs. He detailed in his book how he became addicted to The Real World: San Francisco. He began watching it months after in initially aired, but then he found out that Judd and the Asian chick got married after the show. At first he was mad, but then he realized he was ahead of the game when it came to the roommates. He got to spend the rest of the season deconstructing every conversation Judd and the Asian chick had because he knew they ended up together. It gave him a feeling of power and control.
Anyway, I'm sorry for spoiling the ending of the Creek. That was never my intention.
Sincerely,
Joe
Rudy? Rudy? Rudy?
Except for his stance on abortion and health care, Rudy is at least saying some of the right things. But I guess they all are at this stage. Some quotes from a speech yesterday:
"You face bullies and tyrants and terrorists with strength, not weakness."
"A lot of what the Democrats are doing is like looking in the rearview mirror. They want to take the country back to where it was in the 1990s," he said.
I think Fred needs to get his ass in gear.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Someday My Princess Will Come
Restless anticipation, joyful trepidation, and palpable excitement overwhelm the soul as I read these enchanting words.
Monday, June 11, 2007
The Sopranos (BEWARE: SPOILER)
Did anyone else watch the finale last night?
I was furious. Granted, I've only really started watching the last couple season, but the ending still sucked. The big feud between the families was pretty much settled, Phil's dead, so who came through the door? Feds? Hitmen? Meadow? Who?!
The Sopranos has been on for what, eight years now? HBO owes us an answer. I would have never expected such a flaccid finale to such a good show. And think about this, the series finale of Dawson's Creek had just as many deaths as last night's finale of The Sopranos: one apiece.
That's pretty damn sorry. I guess we'll find out in the movie.
I was furious. Granted, I've only really started watching the last couple season, but the ending still sucked. The big feud between the families was pretty much settled, Phil's dead, so who came through the door? Feds? Hitmen? Meadow? Who?!
The Sopranos has been on for what, eight years now? HBO owes us an answer. I would have never expected such a flaccid finale to such a good show. And think about this, the series finale of Dawson's Creek had just as many deaths as last night's finale of The Sopranos: one apiece.
That's pretty damn sorry. I guess we'll find out in the movie.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Vox Gems/SPEAKOUT Remix: Paris Hilton Edition
I decided to mix it up a little this week. As you all know, Paris got out of jail after only serving three days and will now serve 40 days under house arrest. Personally, I wanted her to stick it out for the full sentence in the slammer. Not just for the whole Caged Heat thing, but I also wanted her to prove she wasn't just this little princess and that she could handle something difficult in life. Anyway, there is a SPEAKOUT section on FoxNews and I’ve mixed some real winners from that with my normal Gems material. Enjoy!
Almost not worth mentioning:
"I miss 9 Chickweed Lane."
- Vox Populi contributors love the really unfunny, obscure comic strips.
Dishonorable Mention:
"What kind of justice is it to be confined to your mansion for 40 days? If I break the law, can I be confined to her mansion? This shows there is truly one set of laws for the rich and another set for those who are not! Our justice system is a joke!!!" — D.
- This is the sentiment a lot of people are expressing and it's total crap. No one would stay in jail if they thought they had the option to leave; I don't care how righteous you are. I've been in jail and it sucks. Hypocrites. All of you.
Gas-Price Double-Whammy:
"Shame on all the greedy oil companies over the holiday. Greedy, greedy, greedy."
"I read where most people think paying $2 to $3 a gallon for gas is acceptable. What is wrong with them? We should be paying 50 cents a gallon. The rest of the world owes us."
- Both of you: knock it off.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Michael Vick is the reason I have quit supporting the Atlanta Falcons. He needs to be kicked out of the sport along with any of his cronies who fight with dogs."
- Fight with dogs? That would be more acceptable than the trash ritual that is dog fighting. I’d love to see Mike Vick fight with a dog… and lose.
Longest Dishonorable Mention EVER:
"This is another fine example of another celebrity not having to pay their 'debt' to society. I'm surprised she did the 3 days and apparently that means 5 in Hollywood terms. Years ago something like this would hurt a celebrity. Today it will definitely enhance her career. I see a book deal coming and possibly a movie on this whole 'ordeal.' The sad thing about this is that there are kids out there who actually like her and may now think it's ok to get in trouble and will not have to pay a high price for it because she obviously didn't have to. Being confined to your home for 40 days wearing a tracking device (in gold too I'm sure) doesn't constitute doing hard time. I do hope Paris learns from this mistake and will behave herself. At least in public anyway." — D.
- D., shut up. You already made the Gems once, now, you’re on here again. Do you have to be so long winded? You could have just said, “She’s a role model for kids,” but no, you had to write us a thesis. Shut up.
First Runner-up:
"The parents of the Little League team who threw ice on our teenaged volunteer coach were an embarrassment to your team, our league and our community as a whole."
- Are you kidding me? That’s what happens when the team wins the big game, they throw ice water or Gatorade on the coach. Was your son the volunteer coach? If your son doesn’t like the “Gatorade Shower”, then he’s a loser who’s happy to continue being a loser.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Paris Hilton must have been playing the game Monopoly entertaining herself while doing her jail time. How lucky for her to draw the GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD." — Janet (Oakhurst, CA)
- I really hope I never meet this Janet from Oakhurst, CA. I’ll bet she laughs really hard at her own jokes.
Almost not worth mentioning:
"I miss 9 Chickweed Lane."
- Vox Populi contributors love the really unfunny, obscure comic strips.
Dishonorable Mention:
"What kind of justice is it to be confined to your mansion for 40 days? If I break the law, can I be confined to her mansion? This shows there is truly one set of laws for the rich and another set for those who are not! Our justice system is a joke!!!" — D.
- This is the sentiment a lot of people are expressing and it's total crap. No one would stay in jail if they thought they had the option to leave; I don't care how righteous you are. I've been in jail and it sucks. Hypocrites. All of you.
Gas-Price Double-Whammy:
"Shame on all the greedy oil companies over the holiday. Greedy, greedy, greedy."
"I read where most people think paying $2 to $3 a gallon for gas is acceptable. What is wrong with them? We should be paying 50 cents a gallon. The rest of the world owes us."
- Both of you: knock it off.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Michael Vick is the reason I have quit supporting the Atlanta Falcons. He needs to be kicked out of the sport along with any of his cronies who fight with dogs."
- Fight with dogs? That would be more acceptable than the trash ritual that is dog fighting. I’d love to see Mike Vick fight with a dog… and lose.
Longest Dishonorable Mention EVER:
"This is another fine example of another celebrity not having to pay their 'debt' to society. I'm surprised she did the 3 days and apparently that means 5 in Hollywood terms. Years ago something like this would hurt a celebrity. Today it will definitely enhance her career. I see a book deal coming and possibly a movie on this whole 'ordeal.' The sad thing about this is that there are kids out there who actually like her and may now think it's ok to get in trouble and will not have to pay a high price for it because she obviously didn't have to. Being confined to your home for 40 days wearing a tracking device (in gold too I'm sure) doesn't constitute doing hard time. I do hope Paris learns from this mistake and will behave herself. At least in public anyway." — D.
- D., shut up. You already made the Gems once, now, you’re on here again. Do you have to be so long winded? You could have just said, “She’s a role model for kids,” but no, you had to write us a thesis. Shut up.
First Runner-up:
"The parents of the Little League team who threw ice on our teenaged volunteer coach were an embarrassment to your team, our league and our community as a whole."
- Are you kidding me? That’s what happens when the team wins the big game, they throw ice water or Gatorade on the coach. Was your son the volunteer coach? If your son doesn’t like the “Gatorade Shower”, then he’s a loser who’s happy to continue being a loser.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Paris Hilton must have been playing the game Monopoly entertaining herself while doing her jail time. How lucky for her to draw the GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD." — Janet (Oakhurst, CA)
- I really hope I never meet this Janet from Oakhurst, CA. I’ll bet she laughs really hard at her own jokes.
Happy Friday, folks.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Bombs Away
Witness this piece of comedic gold from this weekend as the Braves' AA team manager has a meltdown of incredible proportions. There are two particular moves here that should be awarded for their originality and hilarity. Well worth your two minutes.
Also, I had a really long, detailed dream that TC died. It was intense.
Also, I had a really long, detailed dream that TC died. It was intense.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Choices, Choices
So I jumped the gun when I endorsed this guy...
...because I had no idea we'd see a bid from this guy...
...but now, to avoid repeating the same mistake twice, I still want to wait 'til October when we'll hear something from this guy...
...before making a final decision on who to endorse, which will ultimately depend on who is the most like this guy...
Either way, the field just got a whole hell of a lot better, and that's all that matters for now.
...because I had no idea we'd see a bid from this guy...
...but now, to avoid repeating the same mistake twice, I still want to wait 'til October when we'll hear something from this guy...
...before making a final decision on who to endorse, which will ultimately depend on who is the most like this guy...
Either way, the field just got a whole hell of a lot better, and that's all that matters for now.
Scum.
This ambulance chasing personal injury lawyer maybe be fighting a few cases from the other side in the very near future.Friends, meet Andrew Speaker. Andrew has been identified by the media as the Outbreak monkey in this whole tuberculosis ordeal. I’m sure you’re all aware of how he flew on two transatlantic fights as well as several other flights around Europe after being told not to fly by physicians and the Center for Disease Control.
"Hey, I don't care what Dr. Whoever says, I've got this sweet trip to go on."
He’s recently apologized to everyone and stated that he never meant to harm anyone through his travels. That’s great because apologies cure tuberculosis. Not meaning to infect people with an awful, fatal disease will prevent them from getting it.
I hope nobody was infected with TB through this guy’s selfishness, but if so, I hope they sue this rat bastard. Oh, sweet irony. What a piece of garbage. This guy probably farts on elevators and cusses around kids. Selfish trash.
Also, this young man is an alumnus of a certain university in Athens, GA.
GooooOOOOO TUBERCULOSIS! INFECT ‘EM! COUGH! COUGH! COUGH!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The Miss Beach Music & Boat Shoes Pageant
Fellas,
All this banter over the pole vaulter girl has given me an idea. Similar to the Man of the Year honors we award in January, I am hereby starting the innaugural Miss Beach Music and Boat Shoes Pageant.
It will be the same format: everyone will submit a nominee by Friday, June 8th. Pat, we'll need another poll. Voting will begin Monday, June 11th and continue until we announce the winner on July 3rd.
Nominate the lady who you think best exemplfies the ideals we hold true. Happy hunting.
All this banter over the pole vaulter girl has given me an idea. Similar to the Man of the Year honors we award in January, I am hereby starting the innaugural Miss Beach Music and Boat Shoes Pageant.
It will be the same format: everyone will submit a nominee by Friday, June 8th. Pat, we'll need another poll. Voting will begin Monday, June 11th and continue until we announce the winner on July 3rd.
Nominate the lady who you think best exemplfies the ideals we hold true. Happy hunting.
The Announcement of The Announcement
Pat, is there any way you could put our new girl's picture permanently on the side, like the Defeat Hillary thing? I would really appreciate it.
And am I really the first person on this blog to acknowledge Fred Thompson's announcement...of a later announcement of his formal entry into the Presidential race? Pretty sad, since I don't even know anything about him besides the fact that you guys like him.
And am I really the first person on this blog to acknowledge Fred Thompson's announcement...of a later announcement of his formal entry into the Presidential race? Pretty sad, since I don't even know anything about him besides the fact that you guys like him.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Monster Pig and PETA
As a follow up to the 1000 pound pig post, and all alliteration aside, check out the negative emails the kid and his dad have recieved from hippie-nutjobs.
The Alternative to Eating Your Wheaties....
This could potentially be the funniest serious headline that I have seen, outside of Leno, of course.
Soccer Mom From Hell
Cindy Sheehan recently announced that she is giving up on being the face of the anti-war movement here in the U.S.
On the liberal e-rag DailyKos.com, Sheehan wrote some gems. Get aggravated:
"Casey did indeed die for nothing. His precious lifeblood drained out in a country far away from his family who loves him, killed by his own country which is beholden to and run by a war machine that even controls what we think."
"However, in five, ten, or fifteen years, our troops will come limping home in another abject defeat and ten or twenty years from then, our children’s children will be seeing their loved ones die for no reason, because their grandparents also bought into this corrupt system."
"I will never give up trying to help people in the world who are harmed by the empire of the good old US of A."
And in summation, "Good-bye America ...you are not the country that I love and I finally realized no matter how much I sacrifice, I can’t make you be that country."
Does anyone really believe that this woman did not have a deep-seeded hatred for this country before her son died in Iraq? Does anyone really believe that she wants the U.S. to succeed, or that she wants her son's sacrifice to be justified? This ices it for me - this despicable woman used her son's death to advance her own leftist agenda.
These comments are made by a woman whole-heartedly embraced by the left in this country. When they give up on trying to win politically, they let their true sentiments come to the surface.
The left does not want America to succeed. It will not give America a chance to succeed. It does not want democracy or capitalism to succeed. It detests everything that America stands for.
The left hates America.
On the liberal e-rag DailyKos.com, Sheehan wrote some gems. Get aggravated:
"Casey did indeed die for nothing. His precious lifeblood drained out in a country far away from his family who loves him, killed by his own country which is beholden to and run by a war machine that even controls what we think."
"However, in five, ten, or fifteen years, our troops will come limping home in another abject defeat and ten or twenty years from then, our children’s children will be seeing their loved ones die for no reason, because their grandparents also bought into this corrupt system."
"I will never give up trying to help people in the world who are harmed by the empire of the good old US of A."
And in summation, "Good-bye America ...you are not the country that I love and I finally realized no matter how much I sacrifice, I can’t make you be that country."
Does anyone really believe that this woman did not have a deep-seeded hatred for this country before her son died in Iraq? Does anyone really believe that she wants the U.S. to succeed, or that she wants her son's sacrifice to be justified? This ices it for me - this despicable woman used her son's death to advance her own leftist agenda.
These comments are made by a woman whole-heartedly embraced by the left in this country. When they give up on trying to win politically, they let their true sentiments come to the surface.
The left does not want America to succeed. It will not give America a chance to succeed. It does not want democracy or capitalism to succeed. It detests everything that America stands for.
The left hates America.
Friday, May 25, 2007
"I'll probably never kill anything else that big."
Has anyone else seen this? An 11 year-old in Delta, Alabama recently killed this 1,050+ pound wild boar on a hunting reserve. He killed the hog with a .50 caliber revolver, shooting it 8 times before finishing it off with a close range shot to the head.
The hippies can say what they want about hunting, but this took some balls. Boars are mean anyway, now picture one the size of a Honda charging at you while your only defense is a pistol, albeit a big one.
The animal's head is currently being mounted by a taxidermist, while they expect to get 500-700 pounds of sausage out of the rest.
"It's a great accomplishment," said the boy, "I'll probably never kill anything else that big."
Nice shootin', kid.
Vox Populi: Gems of the Week
It’s been over a week since the last post and that’s pretty damn sorry. Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean we don’t have work to do. Now you can go and shag Suzie in the sand dunes, but you’d better be careful. Enjoy the Gems, ya bums!
Dishonorable Mention
"It is way past time to make safer on and off ramps for I-16. Other states do it."
- How hard is it to get on and off an interstate? I-16 literally goes hundreds of miles with maybe 5 turns. Learn to drive.
Dishonorable Mention
"Please bring Dilbert back on Sunday."
- I’ve been working in the “corporate” world for over a year now and you know what? Dilbert still isn’t funny.
Double-Whammy:
"I work at Z102, and I guarantee we do not play the same song 13 times in eight hours. They can call and give an example. I'd like to see it."
"LOVE 101.1 is another radio station that plays the same songs over and over again. I've switched over to Magic 103.9."
- Radio, you are obsolete. You play hours upon hours of commercials interspersed with 8 or 9 different songs played over and over throughout any given day. Give up the ghost.
Dishonorable Mention:
"It seems we are losing our freedom. Gas prices and utilities are high and now the post office is charging more. This is getting to be ridiculous."
- You want the short and simple answer? It’s all the government’s fault. Stamp prices went up because the government figured it was a good way to make a few extra bucks by tightening its grip on the throat of the American public. “Two more cents? It’ll make us BILLIONS!” Don’t even get me started on gas prices. What most people fail to realize is that when a gallon of gas is sold, the good ol’ government is getting the biggest slice of the pie. Believe it. It’s true.
Runner-up:
"It is a shame Dr. Lockamy will not let high school seniors who did not pass all the GHSGT tests to march with fellow seniors. I hope the board members remember that they are in an elected position."
- I hadn’t heard of this, but I applaud Dr. Lockamy’s decision. We currently have a public school system that will not allow students to fail. Allowing the unqualified students to march in graduation would have cheapened and diminished the accomplishment of those who actually put in the work to graduate. Also, let’s be honest here, anyone with even minimal intelligence can graduate from high school.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Sand Gnats, you may have lousy concessions, hard seats and dilapidated restrooms, but you have a very cool scoreboard. I just wish your team could play baseball."
- Do you honestly think the conditions are any better up at Shea Stadium? New York City is disgusting. Besides, I don’t know when you moved to Savannah, but I guarantee it wasn’t at a time when the Sand Gnats were actually good. They’ve always been lousy. Now shut up and enjoy your cheap beer.
Happy Friday, folks.
Dishonorable Mention
"It is way past time to make safer on and off ramps for I-16. Other states do it."
- How hard is it to get on and off an interstate? I-16 literally goes hundreds of miles with maybe 5 turns. Learn to drive.
Dishonorable Mention
"Please bring Dilbert back on Sunday."
- I’ve been working in the “corporate” world for over a year now and you know what? Dilbert still isn’t funny.
Double-Whammy:
"I work at Z102, and I guarantee we do not play the same song 13 times in eight hours. They can call and give an example. I'd like to see it."
"LOVE 101.1 is another radio station that plays the same songs over and over again. I've switched over to Magic 103.9."
- Radio, you are obsolete. You play hours upon hours of commercials interspersed with 8 or 9 different songs played over and over throughout any given day. Give up the ghost.
Dishonorable Mention:
"It seems we are losing our freedom. Gas prices and utilities are high and now the post office is charging more. This is getting to be ridiculous."
- You want the short and simple answer? It’s all the government’s fault. Stamp prices went up because the government figured it was a good way to make a few extra bucks by tightening its grip on the throat of the American public. “Two more cents? It’ll make us BILLIONS!” Don’t even get me started on gas prices. What most people fail to realize is that when a gallon of gas is sold, the good ol’ government is getting the biggest slice of the pie. Believe it. It’s true.
Runner-up:
"It is a shame Dr. Lockamy will not let high school seniors who did not pass all the GHSGT tests to march with fellow seniors. I hope the board members remember that they are in an elected position."
- I hadn’t heard of this, but I applaud Dr. Lockamy’s decision. We currently have a public school system that will not allow students to fail. Allowing the unqualified students to march in graduation would have cheapened and diminished the accomplishment of those who actually put in the work to graduate. Also, let’s be honest here, anyone with even minimal intelligence can graduate from high school.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Sand Gnats, you may have lousy concessions, hard seats and dilapidated restrooms, but you have a very cool scoreboard. I just wish your team could play baseball."
- Do you honestly think the conditions are any better up at Shea Stadium? New York City is disgusting. Besides, I don’t know when you moved to Savannah, but I guarantee it wasn’t at a time when the Sand Gnats were actually good. They’ve always been lousy. Now shut up and enjoy your cheap beer.
Happy Friday, folks.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
On a similar note...
I wear 14's, so it's pretty tough for me to find acceptable shoes. I found these Sperry's at DSW the other day, $50. I could not pull the trigger. Any opinions on them?
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
New Kicks
The Sperry Bahama: canvas comfort that's cool as an ocean breeze
I ordered these babies online and they just came in today. I got them in white, just like the picture.
I ordered these babies online and they just came in today. I got them in white, just like the picture.Monday, May 14, 2007
New Kelly CD Due Out In July
Kelly Clarkson recently announced that the release date of her latest studio album, "My December," will be July 24. She's written every song on the album and has said it's darker and more personal, which is usually codeword for bad songs that aren't poppy. It's okay though, because I'm still very much in love with this chick. So what if she's a perfect 6 on the looks scale. I'd take her to commissioning if we were still in high school.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Capitalism in a Hollywood Film?!
I am pretty sure everyone on this blog would really like The Pursuit of Happyness (yes, it's purposely spelled that way). I've never seen such a beaming endorsement for the American Dream, capitalism, and determination to be successful in a mainstream movie before. Great, great movie.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Vox Populi: Gems of the Week
We had great stuff this week and a tight race at the top. Enjoy the Gems!
Dishonorable Mention:
"My child is a junior at Savannah Arts Academy. She has been flourishing since day one. The teachers and curriculum are stimulating and inspiring. In contrast to the caller's comment, the teachers I've met in the last three years have been very caring. I think it's a great school."
- “My child’s finger-paintings have shown marked improvement. He’s so unique and special. He wears mascara and cuts himself.”
Dishonorable Mention
"Gasoline dealers in Savannah do not deserve our patronage. The price of oil has dropped but the price of gas in Savannah hasn't dropped."
- Gasoline is not crude oil. The price may have gone down per barrel, but maybe it costs more to refine it now. But you go ahead and drive out of town to hurt “big oil.” While you’re at it, don’t come back.
Dishonorable Mention:
"What's with all the condos and motels downtown? When are y'all going to tear something down and build a super Wal-Mart in the historic district?"
- I’m pretty sure this guy’s kidding, but that would set the stage for an epic battle: Wal-Mart vs. the Savannah Historical Society. The Historical Society would put up a good fight, but my money’s on Wal-Mart. Sad but true. Think about it like this: you own a large piece of property in the Historic District. The property is already valuable, but now you’ve got Wal-Mart knocking on your door wanting to buy. Everyone knows Wal-Mart can afford any price you give. Who wouldn’t sell? Sure, people may say that you sold your soul, but you can afford to buy a new one.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I'm happy that drug traffickers are being caught and more need to be apprehended. I have no use for drug dealers because my son is addicted to heroin."
- How is your drug-addict son going to get his fix if you lock up all the drug dealers? That seems pretty selfish if you ask me.
Dishonorable Mention
"The comment about the golf story had nothing to do with class envy and was directed at the newspaper who deemed it more important than the flood by putting it at the top of the front page in a larger type. It was a sports story and belonged on the sports page. Rich people can play their useless sport all they like. Let's just keep news about it where it belongs, on the sports page."
- If that flood had been in Savannah, it would have been on the front page. But it wasn’t in Savannah; it was up in Yankeeville. Don’t rip on golf just because you suck at it.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Food prices look as if they have increased. It looks like the grocery stores are joining gas stations in socking it to us and piling it on."
- These are natural price fluctuations. These things happen. When people call in and make comments like these, I hope and pray that they don’t vote or have children.
Second Runner-up:
"Those slot machines in the convenience stores are cheating people out of their money. There was a fight just last week. Someday, someone could be killed over those machines."
- God willing. Look, if you’re dumb enough to keep feeding money into an unregulated slot machine in a convenience store, you deserve to lose your money.
First Runner-up:
"I am so tired of rude, arrogant and selfish pedestrians deliberately stepping in front of my vehicle when I have the right of way."
- “I have the right of way. Do not dare to impede me or infringe on MY right of way. I have places to go and I don’t think it is too much to ask to be able to drive my automobile to those places without people slowing me down.”
If this person is talking about downtown, then there is nothing to justify his/her existence on this Earth. You’re sitting down in a car with air conditioning. If it’s hot out and I’m walking somewhere downtown, unless it’s Drayton, Whitaker or Bay, I’m going to cross the street when I see a gap. No one should drive downtown during the day anyway. Just walk.
And your Gem of the Week:
"I can't believe Time magazine would have left the president of the U.S. out of its 100 most influential people issue but put Osama Bin Laden in."
- Time Magazine is a total fraud.
“Oh, we’re so progressive and free-thinking that we’re going to put the most evil man on the planet on our magazine. We’re so smart. We think WAY outside the box.”
They do things like this to sell magazines. This is the same magazine that made Adolf Hitler their Man of the Year. And remember last year? They put a mirror on the cover so that everyone could be “Person of the Year.” What a joke. Herbert the Pervert could have picked up that magazine on accident while reaching for the new issue of Teen Vogue. Was he “Person of the Year” too?
Happy Friday, folks!
Dishonorable Mention:
"My child is a junior at Savannah Arts Academy. She has been flourishing since day one. The teachers and curriculum are stimulating and inspiring. In contrast to the caller's comment, the teachers I've met in the last three years have been very caring. I think it's a great school."
- “My child’s finger-paintings have shown marked improvement. He’s so unique and special. He wears mascara and cuts himself.”
Dishonorable Mention
"Gasoline dealers in Savannah do not deserve our patronage. The price of oil has dropped but the price of gas in Savannah hasn't dropped."
- Gasoline is not crude oil. The price may have gone down per barrel, but maybe it costs more to refine it now. But you go ahead and drive out of town to hurt “big oil.” While you’re at it, don’t come back.
Dishonorable Mention:
"What's with all the condos and motels downtown? When are y'all going to tear something down and build a super Wal-Mart in the historic district?"
- I’m pretty sure this guy’s kidding, but that would set the stage for an epic battle: Wal-Mart vs. the Savannah Historical Society. The Historical Society would put up a good fight, but my money’s on Wal-Mart. Sad but true. Think about it like this: you own a large piece of property in the Historic District. The property is already valuable, but now you’ve got Wal-Mart knocking on your door wanting to buy. Everyone knows Wal-Mart can afford any price you give. Who wouldn’t sell? Sure, people may say that you sold your soul, but you can afford to buy a new one.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I'm happy that drug traffickers are being caught and more need to be apprehended. I have no use for drug dealers because my son is addicted to heroin."
- How is your drug-addict son going to get his fix if you lock up all the drug dealers? That seems pretty selfish if you ask me.
Dishonorable Mention
"The comment about the golf story had nothing to do with class envy and was directed at the newspaper who deemed it more important than the flood by putting it at the top of the front page in a larger type. It was a sports story and belonged on the sports page. Rich people can play their useless sport all they like. Let's just keep news about it where it belongs, on the sports page."
- If that flood had been in Savannah, it would have been on the front page. But it wasn’t in Savannah; it was up in Yankeeville. Don’t rip on golf just because you suck at it.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Food prices look as if they have increased. It looks like the grocery stores are joining gas stations in socking it to us and piling it on."
- These are natural price fluctuations. These things happen. When people call in and make comments like these, I hope and pray that they don’t vote or have children.
Second Runner-up:
"Those slot machines in the convenience stores are cheating people out of their money. There was a fight just last week. Someday, someone could be killed over those machines."
- God willing. Look, if you’re dumb enough to keep feeding money into an unregulated slot machine in a convenience store, you deserve to lose your money.
First Runner-up:
"I am so tired of rude, arrogant and selfish pedestrians deliberately stepping in front of my vehicle when I have the right of way."
- “I have the right of way. Do not dare to impede me or infringe on MY right of way. I have places to go and I don’t think it is too much to ask to be able to drive my automobile to those places without people slowing me down.”
If this person is talking about downtown, then there is nothing to justify his/her existence on this Earth. You’re sitting down in a car with air conditioning. If it’s hot out and I’m walking somewhere downtown, unless it’s Drayton, Whitaker or Bay, I’m going to cross the street when I see a gap. No one should drive downtown during the day anyway. Just walk.
And your Gem of the Week:
"I can't believe Time magazine would have left the president of the U.S. out of its 100 most influential people issue but put Osama Bin Laden in."
- Time Magazine is a total fraud.
“Oh, we’re so progressive and free-thinking that we’re going to put the most evil man on the planet on our magazine. We’re so smart. We think WAY outside the box.”
They do things like this to sell magazines. This is the same magazine that made Adolf Hitler their Man of the Year. And remember last year? They put a mirror on the cover so that everyone could be “Person of the Year.” What a joke. Herbert the Pervert could have picked up that magazine on accident while reaching for the new issue of Teen Vogue. Was he “Person of the Year” too?
Happy Friday, folks!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Energy Expertise
It's May, and you know what that means: it's that time of year when greed among oil executives is at an all-time high.
There's a new article up on CNN.com entitled "6 Ways to Lower Gas Prices." One is to pass a law requiring oil companies to "make more gas." The article cites one energy "expert," Judy Dugan, who asserts that oil companies "know very well they can make more money by making less gasoline." She then goes on to say that since gasoline is a commodity "essential for the public well being," government has a reponsibility to "require refiners to operate at a certain capacity."
There are so many flaws in the above 2 statements it's hard to know where to begin.
The central thrust of Dugan's first argument, that companies can and will make more money by making less of something, is more than just a policy statement on one issue - it's a complete indictment of the free enterprise system. So if her assertion is correct, then we have far bigger problems to worry about than just current high gas prices. What about food? Housing? Clothes? We better watch out: home builders, grocery stores, and factories everywhere might stop producing their goods and services so they can raise their prices and "make more money."
It is astonishing that a supposedly respected media source like CNN would cite as an expert someone who lacks even a grammer school-level understanding of economics, but they do, and they make no attempt to counter it by providing an alternative viewpoint from someone who actually does understand supply and demand.
The reality is that firms will always do what is profitable: which means they will make as much of something as they possibly can until the price of that product no longer exceeds its cost of production. This is true with everything: oil, newspapers, prostitutes, lampshades, X Boxes, miniature dachshunds, Honda Accords, you name it (the only exception being those unique products where the price is clearly "prestige-driven" like Lacoste shirts, Masters tickets, etc., but that situation is extremely rare and certainly doesn't apply to oil).
It doesn't take an idiot to realize anyone who can produce a barrel of oil right now will make a killing. No one in their right mind over at Exxon or BP would want to even consider cutting production right now when there is so much money to be made from increasing it, which is what they continue to do.
This is why prices and profit margins serve such a crucial funtion: they direct resources to society's most immediate needs and then tell entrepreneurs what to produce, how to produce it, and how much of it to produce. We sure as hell don't need federal laws to replace a system that's already working.
There's a new article up on CNN.com entitled "6 Ways to Lower Gas Prices." One is to pass a law requiring oil companies to "make more gas." The article cites one energy "expert," Judy Dugan, who asserts that oil companies "know very well they can make more money by making less gasoline." She then goes on to say that since gasoline is a commodity "essential for the public well being," government has a reponsibility to "require refiners to operate at a certain capacity."
There are so many flaws in the above 2 statements it's hard to know where to begin.
The central thrust of Dugan's first argument, that companies can and will make more money by making less of something, is more than just a policy statement on one issue - it's a complete indictment of the free enterprise system. So if her assertion is correct, then we have far bigger problems to worry about than just current high gas prices. What about food? Housing? Clothes? We better watch out: home builders, grocery stores, and factories everywhere might stop producing their goods and services so they can raise their prices and "make more money."
It is astonishing that a supposedly respected media source like CNN would cite as an expert someone who lacks even a grammer school-level understanding of economics, but they do, and they make no attempt to counter it by providing an alternative viewpoint from someone who actually does understand supply and demand.
The reality is that firms will always do what is profitable: which means they will make as much of something as they possibly can until the price of that product no longer exceeds its cost of production. This is true with everything: oil, newspapers, prostitutes, lampshades, X Boxes, miniature dachshunds, Honda Accords, you name it (the only exception being those unique products where the price is clearly "prestige-driven" like Lacoste shirts, Masters tickets, etc., but that situation is extremely rare and certainly doesn't apply to oil).
It doesn't take an idiot to realize anyone who can produce a barrel of oil right now will make a killing. No one in their right mind over at Exxon or BP would want to even consider cutting production right now when there is so much money to be made from increasing it, which is what they continue to do.
This is why prices and profit margins serve such a crucial funtion: they direct resources to society's most immediate needs and then tell entrepreneurs what to produce, how to produce it, and how much of it to produce. We sure as hell don't need federal laws to replace a system that's already working.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Second Night of Rioting in France
In the wake of Sarkozy's sweeping election victory on Sunday (which saw the highest level of voter participation in 40 years), socialist supporters took to the streets to protest the results. There has already been widespread property damage; some 800 cars have been destroyed be fire.
So here are my questions: What's "progressive" about setting other people's cars on fire? What's so "enlightening" about causing widespread property damage and having no respect for the rule of law and private property rights?
Let's flip the script: suppose the conservatives were the ones who'd lost this election. Would we be seeing these same types of protests from them?
So here are my questions: What's "progressive" about setting other people's cars on fire? What's so "enlightening" about causing widespread property damage and having no respect for the rule of law and private property rights?
Let's flip the script: suppose the conservatives were the ones who'd lost this election. Would we be seeing these same types of protests from them?
Monday, May 07, 2007
Yankee Doodoo
The Yankees pitching staff was pretty much in the gutter until yesterday afternoon when Roger Clemens made a cute little announcement at Yankee Stadium that ol' George had signed him back on the team. Deadspin.com said it best when they said Clemens "is the master of playing the prettiest girl at the prom." The pro-rated contract is worth $28 million. I just saw on Deadspin where someone calculated that Clemens will make approximately $8,888 per pitch this year.
This whole thing speaks for itself, reiterating why the Yankees should be impossible to root for. I'm just glad that we get to root for the classiest team in baseball whose majority of players actually grew up in Georgia being Braves fans and came through our farm system. Actual Braves. Is there such thing as a real Yankee other than Jeter?
What's the deal with Blogger cutting out the double space we put after every sentence-ending punctuation?
Madness? This is a wet floor! (from CollegeHumor)
This whole thing speaks for itself, reiterating why the Yankees should be impossible to root for. I'm just glad that we get to root for the classiest team in baseball whose majority of players actually grew up in Georgia being Braves fans and came through our farm system. Actual Braves. Is there such thing as a real Yankee other than Jeter?
What's the deal with Blogger cutting out the double space we put after every sentence-ending punctuation?
Madness? This is a wet floor! (from CollegeHumor)
Saturday, May 05, 2007
All Eyes on France
Tomorrow, the French will go to the polls and make a crucial decision for the future of their country. Nicolas Sarkozy, the conservative candidate, is running against Segolene Royal, the Socialist Party candidate, for President. Most French elections over the last 40 years have dealt with who can make the State and its welfare system work better. This one is unique in that Sarkozy is the first real candidate to call for a departure from the welfare state. He believes the French economy must be liberated from the bureaucratic clutches of State control and the "Eurosclerosis" that has infected its people. He's a staunch supporter of America and Bush, something unheard of in Europe these days, and even more shocking is the fact that the polls show he actually has a chance of winning.
My gut reaction here is that I obviously want Sarkozy to win. I want the French to have those same opportunities afforded by the type of thriving, vibrant, individualist economy that America has had since the early 1980's. A rising tide lifts all boats, and there's no reason why anyone should be deprived of being able to work more than 35 hours per week if they so choose. There's no reason why a small business owner should be deprived of the right to fire a lazy, inefficient worker to make his enterprise more productive. There's no reason why everyone should be forced to rely on the State for their material and social well-being. There's simply no reason why the French and all other victims of Eurosclerosis shouldn't be allowed to thrive and prosper like the rest of the free world has been doing for the last 25 years.
But at the same time, I'm not sure Sarkozy would have a mandate to govern, because the pendulum has not completely swung in France yet. The vast majority of citizens there still support the entitlements and regulations that are in place today. Most voters still say in poll after poll that they think the State should play a central role in people's economic well-being, most say that the American and British economic models support greed and should not be emulated, most still believe that collectivism is the way to go. For these reasons, I think it may make more since for Royal to prevail. Let the French be wrong, as they have every right to be. Let them suffer from more unemployment, protectionism and heavy-handed government control. Let them endure more labor riots that bring the economy to a virtual stand-still every summer.
My point is that, in order for free enterprise to thrive in France, there must first be a catharsis reached among the people: the same kind of catharsis that America reached under Carter in the late 70s and that Britain reached under the Labour government during the winter of discontent in 1979. The success of Sarkozy's candidacy over the last half-year shows that maybe such a catharsis has already been reached to some extent, but the polls show that France still has along way to go before it unhesitatingly opens its arms to capitalism.
My gut reaction here is that I obviously want Sarkozy to win. I want the French to have those same opportunities afforded by the type of thriving, vibrant, individualist economy that America has had since the early 1980's. A rising tide lifts all boats, and there's no reason why anyone should be deprived of being able to work more than 35 hours per week if they so choose. There's no reason why a small business owner should be deprived of the right to fire a lazy, inefficient worker to make his enterprise more productive. There's no reason why everyone should be forced to rely on the State for their material and social well-being. There's simply no reason why the French and all other victims of Eurosclerosis shouldn't be allowed to thrive and prosper like the rest of the free world has been doing for the last 25 years.
But at the same time, I'm not sure Sarkozy would have a mandate to govern, because the pendulum has not completely swung in France yet. The vast majority of citizens there still support the entitlements and regulations that are in place today. Most voters still say in poll after poll that they think the State should play a central role in people's economic well-being, most say that the American and British economic models support greed and should not be emulated, most still believe that collectivism is the way to go. For these reasons, I think it may make more since for Royal to prevail. Let the French be wrong, as they have every right to be. Let them suffer from more unemployment, protectionism and heavy-handed government control. Let them endure more labor riots that bring the economy to a virtual stand-still every summer.
My point is that, in order for free enterprise to thrive in France, there must first be a catharsis reached among the people: the same kind of catharsis that America reached under Carter in the late 70s and that Britain reached under the Labour government during the winter of discontent in 1979. The success of Sarkozy's candidacy over the last half-year shows that maybe such a catharsis has already been reached to some extent, but the polls show that France still has along way to go before it unhesitatingly opens its arms to capitalism.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Vox Populi: Gems of the Week
Late edition today. Enjoy!
Dishonorable Mention:
"I enjoy ordering gadgets from television but the shipping and handling is too much."
- Are you kidding me? This was your call in? Get a life.
Dishonorable Mention:
"The billions of dollars used for Iraq could be greatly used here. We have people who are starving on the street, cannot afford healthcare, cannot provide for their children and we send billions of dollars to a country we literally destroyed. How in the world is this justice?"
- Let’s just let terrorists keep killing people because that’s what would happen if we hadn’t gone to fight in Iraq. Also, our homeless have it pretty nice. Unless you are stranded in the desert, it is damn near impossible to starve to death in America. Wake up and get a job.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Somehow, having Ted Kennedy instruct anyone on fair and ethical practices like the student loan problems seems hypocritical."
- I’d still rather hunt with Dick than ride with Ted.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I saw 'Guys and Dolls' at the Savannah Arts Academy. Everyone should see it. It was great."
- Nobody really likes theater. Theater is another one of those “sophisticated” art forms that people only claim to enjoy so they can appear to have class. You’re fooling no one.
Dishonorable Mention:
"If you are offended by articles about gay community events then please keep your sourpuss at home so the rest of us can go and have a good time."
- This bothers me. No one ever throws straight pride parades. I don’t go around celebrating and forcing my straightness on everyone around me. If I cared about your penchant for Tom-Feelery, I’d ask. Tone it down.
Dishonorable Mention:
"What will it take to make Country Day School stand up and face the consequences? The cheerleader scandal was brushed under a few years ago and now the 'bomb' business. Same headmaster. Sounds peculiar to me."
- Man, that cheerleader scandal was so hot. Rich girls gone wild.
Second Runner-up:
"Congratulations to the Johnson High School boys' soccer team. It was a well-deserved victory out of town, to beat the number one team in the state. Coach Bernard should be recognized for that. He has gone a long way for the kids."
- Wait. You mean a group of Johnson kids put down their bongs, guns and skateboards long enough to do something? I don’t believe it.
First Runner-up:
"Doesn't the state realize that by going in half with South Carolina instead of going against the Jasper County container pier that they will now only receive half the amount of money they already receive from the ships that will eventually go only to the Jasper pier? The pier will be half the distance up the river, and quicker transit equals more money for the shipping companies."
- Liberals are hardwired into thinking that making a profit means ripping people off. “This guy’s selling me this thing for more than he paid for it. He’s ripping me off!” That’s stupid. If I sold you something for exactly what I paid for it, I’d get nothing. I might as well have not bought the thing in the first place. Commerce dies when profits stop. If you don’t like commerce, move to Venezuela and starve to death like the Soviets.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Cable is a prime example of capitalism run amuck."
- I disagree. There is so much GOVERNMENT red tape with negotiations and whatnot with the cable companies, Comcast basically enjoys a monopoly in this city. This is why they can get away with a lousy product, DEPLORABLE customer service, and ridiculous prices. They get away with it because there is no competition. Right now, it’s Comcast or no cable. If government would loosen its grip on the throat of the cable market, we might be able to choose another company that actually cares about its customers. It is DIABOLICAL how Comcast treats their customers.
Happy Friday, folks.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I enjoy ordering gadgets from television but the shipping and handling is too much."
- Are you kidding me? This was your call in? Get a life.
Dishonorable Mention:
"The billions of dollars used for Iraq could be greatly used here. We have people who are starving on the street, cannot afford healthcare, cannot provide for their children and we send billions of dollars to a country we literally destroyed. How in the world is this justice?"
- Let’s just let terrorists keep killing people because that’s what would happen if we hadn’t gone to fight in Iraq. Also, our homeless have it pretty nice. Unless you are stranded in the desert, it is damn near impossible to starve to death in America. Wake up and get a job.
Dishonorable Mention:
"Somehow, having Ted Kennedy instruct anyone on fair and ethical practices like the student loan problems seems hypocritical."
- I’d still rather hunt with Dick than ride with Ted.
Dishonorable Mention:
"I saw 'Guys and Dolls' at the Savannah Arts Academy. Everyone should see it. It was great."
- Nobody really likes theater. Theater is another one of those “sophisticated” art forms that people only claim to enjoy so they can appear to have class. You’re fooling no one.
Dishonorable Mention:
"If you are offended by articles about gay community events then please keep your sourpuss at home so the rest of us can go and have a good time."
- This bothers me. No one ever throws straight pride parades. I don’t go around celebrating and forcing my straightness on everyone around me. If I cared about your penchant for Tom-Feelery, I’d ask. Tone it down.
Dishonorable Mention:
"What will it take to make Country Day School stand up and face the consequences? The cheerleader scandal was brushed under a few years ago and now the 'bomb' business. Same headmaster. Sounds peculiar to me."
- Man, that cheerleader scandal was so hot. Rich girls gone wild.
Second Runner-up:
"Congratulations to the Johnson High School boys' soccer team. It was a well-deserved victory out of town, to beat the number one team in the state. Coach Bernard should be recognized for that. He has gone a long way for the kids."
- Wait. You mean a group of Johnson kids put down their bongs, guns and skateboards long enough to do something? I don’t believe it.
First Runner-up:
"Doesn't the state realize that by going in half with South Carolina instead of going against the Jasper County container pier that they will now only receive half the amount of money they already receive from the ships that will eventually go only to the Jasper pier? The pier will be half the distance up the river, and quicker transit equals more money for the shipping companies."
- Liberals are hardwired into thinking that making a profit means ripping people off. “This guy’s selling me this thing for more than he paid for it. He’s ripping me off!” That’s stupid. If I sold you something for exactly what I paid for it, I’d get nothing. I might as well have not bought the thing in the first place. Commerce dies when profits stop. If you don’t like commerce, move to Venezuela and starve to death like the Soviets.
And your Gem of the Week:
"Cable is a prime example of capitalism run amuck."
- I disagree. There is so much GOVERNMENT red tape with negotiations and whatnot with the cable companies, Comcast basically enjoys a monopoly in this city. This is why they can get away with a lousy product, DEPLORABLE customer service, and ridiculous prices. They get away with it because there is no competition. Right now, it’s Comcast or no cable. If government would loosen its grip on the throat of the cable market, we might be able to choose another company that actually cares about its customers. It is DIABOLICAL how Comcast treats their customers.
Happy Friday, folks.
Dissecting Rap Songs, Vol. 1
I've noticed that popular rap songs from the past two or so years have gotten increasingly vague. This is smart on the rappers' part, because the lyrics could apply to anything, so anyone who likes rap can relate no matter what. I don't feel like searching for any billboard list at the moment, but here are two to start us off.
"Make It Rain" - by Fat Joe
The chorus of this hot joint goes, "I make it rain on dem hoes, I make it rain, I make it rain, I make it rain on dem hoes." Okay, I know rappers seem to have a lot of money, but I'm not sure if they can control the weather yet. Hmm. It could be a graphic metaphor for something you'd see a man do to a woman in a pornographic film.
Or it could actually be a veiled form of encouragement for young women to strive for a better life. See, Fat Joe feels really bad for prostitutes who walk the streets, putting their lives at risk every day and night. So he's praying that it rains really hard - I mean pours - so that the hoes (more properly hookers) are discouraged from standing in the rain and catching a cold. We all know that health insurance is hard to come by for a hooker. For this, I applaud Fat Joe.
"This is Why I'm Hot" - by Mims
This phat track has a chorus that bangs, "This is why I'm hot, This is why, This is why, This why I'm hot. I'm hot cuz I'm fly; you ain't cuz you not. This is why, This is why, This is why I'm hot." Kudos to Mims for really letting the listener interpret the meaning of his poetry.
So what does "this" refer to? Why would it make him hot? I'm putting myself in his brain, and I'm thinking that on the surface he wants us to gather that the song itself makes him hot, or cool, if you will. But how can a song in which you're saying the song itself causes the hotness in turn make you hot? It's like one of those snake symbols where the head is eating the tail. I know, confusing, right? So that can't be it.
Just spitballing here: he claims that he's hot because he is fly. Perhaps this is short for "flying," so it's hot while he's flying? Perhaps he has a fear of planes, and when he's forced to fly in one, his palms get sweaty. The part after this really throws me for a loop, however. "You ain't cuz you not." So, translated, "You are not, because you are not." That's slippery. He's correct, in that every time that I have heard this song, I have never been flying, but who is he to say I don't get hot when I fly? I just assume leave the double negatives to the Spanish language. Wait, maybe he's trying to bridge the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures, and he's really making a statement on the current immigration situation in our country. Wow. That is brave.
"Make It Rain" - by Fat Joe
The chorus of this hot joint goes, "I make it rain on dem hoes, I make it rain, I make it rain, I make it rain on dem hoes." Okay, I know rappers seem to have a lot of money, but I'm not sure if they can control the weather yet. Hmm. It could be a graphic metaphor for something you'd see a man do to a woman in a pornographic film.
Or it could actually be a veiled form of encouragement for young women to strive for a better life. See, Fat Joe feels really bad for prostitutes who walk the streets, putting their lives at risk every day and night. So he's praying that it rains really hard - I mean pours - so that the hoes (more properly hookers) are discouraged from standing in the rain and catching a cold. We all know that health insurance is hard to come by for a hooker. For this, I applaud Fat Joe.
"This is Why I'm Hot" - by Mims
This phat track has a chorus that bangs, "This is why I'm hot, This is why, This is why, This why I'm hot. I'm hot cuz I'm fly; you ain't cuz you not. This is why, This is why, This is why I'm hot." Kudos to Mims for really letting the listener interpret the meaning of his poetry.
So what does "this" refer to? Why would it make him hot? I'm putting myself in his brain, and I'm thinking that on the surface he wants us to gather that the song itself makes him hot, or cool, if you will. But how can a song in which you're saying the song itself causes the hotness in turn make you hot? It's like one of those snake symbols where the head is eating the tail. I know, confusing, right? So that can't be it.
Just spitballing here: he claims that he's hot because he is fly. Perhaps this is short for "flying," so it's hot while he's flying? Perhaps he has a fear of planes, and when he's forced to fly in one, his palms get sweaty. The part after this really throws me for a loop, however. "You ain't cuz you not." So, translated, "You are not, because you are not." That's slippery. He's correct, in that every time that I have heard this song, I have never been flying, but who is he to say I don't get hot when I fly? I just assume leave the double negatives to the Spanish language. Wait, maybe he's trying to bridge the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures, and he's really making a statement on the current immigration situation in our country. Wow. That is brave.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Media Bias
Time Magazine is putting out a list of the top 100 most influential people in the world today. Some of the names included are:
- Osama Bin Ladin
- Hillary Clinton
- Barack Obama
- Nancy Pelosi
Above are obvious liberals. Below are some good, influential people appointed by President Bush:
- Condoleezza Rice
- John Roberts
- David Petraeus
But who was not influential enough to be on the list:
And this is Time Magazine, not People Magazine, or MoveOn.org Magazine.
Daily Thought
Just a thought on Al Gore and other self-righteous people like that:
If you really care about the environment, wouldn't you want to change your energy-draining lifestyle and buy carbon offsets (more on these later)? Huh? You know, to actually leave the environment better than you found it? It seems completely phony to buy BS stock in some company just so that you can feel better about using 191K kilowatt/hours a month, Al.
This is why liberals fail as policy makers: they don't care if a policy works or not as long as it makes them feel better. This is the same reason that they trash the president on Iraq without offering a viable solution to the problem. Dissent is actually therapeutic for them, and that's good enough.
If you really care about the environment, wouldn't you want to change your energy-draining lifestyle and buy carbon offsets (more on these later)? Huh? You know, to actually leave the environment better than you found it? It seems completely phony to buy BS stock in some company just so that you can feel better about using 191K kilowatt/hours a month, Al.
This is why liberals fail as policy makers: they don't care if a policy works or not as long as it makes them feel better. This is the same reason that they trash the president on Iraq without offering a viable solution to the problem. Dissent is actually therapeutic for them, and that's good enough.
Game On, Vick
In case you haven't heard, a new development arose today regarding the dogfighting situation with our old friend Michael Vick. Basically, a website called Vick's K9 Kennels, which is owned by Vick's company and created by the same designer of Vick's personal website, lists the kennels as having the same postal address as the place where all those starved and injured dogs were found.
Please read this guy's blog, as it describes in great detail how Vick HAS to be screwed this time. This guy nails him. If somehow Vick gets out of this unpunished, I really won't know what to think of the Falcons, the NFL, or just society in general.
Please read this guy's blog, as it describes in great detail how Vick HAS to be screwed this time. This guy nails him. If somehow Vick gets out of this unpunished, I really won't know what to think of the Falcons, the NFL, or just society in general.
'08 Debate
At 8pm tonight, MSNBC is hosting a debate among the Republican presidential candidates. John McCain is also expected to show up.
Here's what to look for:
- Rudy will talk about how the U.S. must stay on offense in the War on Terror, and not return to a pre-9/11 mindset. The only problem is he'll show up at the podium dressed in full drag.
- Romney will eloquently toe the party line on everything, hoping no one asks him why he waited up until 18 months ago to adopt that party line.
- McCain, one of the few pro-war Democrats left, will leave after realizing this is the Republican debate.
Gotta love how things are shaping up! Can't wait til '08!
Here's what to look for:
- Rudy will talk about how the U.S. must stay on offense in the War on Terror, and not return to a pre-9/11 mindset. The only problem is he'll show up at the podium dressed in full drag.
- Romney will eloquently toe the party line on everything, hoping no one asks him why he waited up until 18 months ago to adopt that party line.
- McCain, one of the few pro-war Democrats left, will leave after realizing this is the Republican debate.
Gotta love how things are shaping up! Can't wait til '08!
Stupid Hippies....
Unbelievable: The parents of a baby that died of starvation after being fed a vegan diet have been found guilty of malicemurder, felony murder and first degree cruelty to children.
Jade Sanders, 27, and Lamont Thomas, 31, will get an automatic life sentence for the death of their 6-week-old infant, Crown. After being fed a diet largely consisting of soy milk and apple juice, he weighed only 3 1/2 pounds when he died.
The Fulton County jury deliberated the case for about seven hours.
Prosecutors said it was a chilling case of murder by starvation, a painful and prolonged death. Attorneys representing Sanders and Thomas told jurors the first-time parents did the best they could while adhering to their vegan lifestyle. Vegans typically live free of animal products. "They're not vegans, they're baby killers," Fulton prosecutor Mike Carlson told the jury Tuesday during his closing arguments.
The couple's attorneys said they didn't realize their baby, born at home, was in danger until minutes before he died.
Notice that they named the baby "Crown". Sweet. I think I will name my baby "Dirt", because that is what mother earth is made of.
Jade Sanders, 27, and Lamont Thomas, 31, will get an automatic life sentence for the death of their 6-week-old infant, Crown. After being fed a diet largely consisting of soy milk and apple juice, he weighed only 3 1/2 pounds when he died.
The Fulton County jury deliberated the case for about seven hours.
Prosecutors said it was a chilling case of murder by starvation, a painful and prolonged death. Attorneys representing Sanders and Thomas told jurors the first-time parents did the best they could while adhering to their vegan lifestyle. Vegans typically live free of animal products. "They're not vegans, they're baby killers," Fulton prosecutor Mike Carlson told the jury Tuesday during his closing arguments.
The couple's attorneys said they didn't realize their baby, born at home, was in danger until minutes before he died.
Notice that they named the baby "Crown". Sweet. I think I will name my baby "Dirt", because that is what mother earth is made of.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
"So this is how Liberty dies..."
I am sure by now you have either heard of or recognize both of these bands pictured. On the left is My Chemical Romance and on the right is the Arctic Monkeys. Say what you will about the Arctic Monkeys' music (I have been on the fence for quite some time), but you have to give it to them for dressing fairly normal. How many guys in up and coming bands wear Lacoste shirts? Probably not too many because these bands like My Chemical Romance are trying to pass themselves off as edgy(Bill) and hip, but what they end up doing is looking like the Backstreet boys with black lipstick on. It's not fair that the kids coming up today are being fed crap like this. Our generation and our parents generation was lucky in the fact that we were told that guys like Eddie Vedder and Michael Stipe were cool and individualistic(which they were) while our parents were told the same thing about Lennon and Jagger. Those guys dressed how they wanted to dress and more importantly wrote lyrics and music the way that they wanted to and no other way. These icons gave us more than just music. They taught us to form our own beliefs and be stubborn about them. Do you think that My Chemical Romance would ever cross the record companies? I mean if you are a man you would never dress like those guys on the left. At some point you would have realize that wearing the exact same thing as your bandmates was probably not very good for your image or integrity. So, my point is that I would like to give it up to the Arctic Monkeys for doing it the way they want to because I promise you no record company would willingly let a band they signed go out in public looking like regular guys.
Outrageous
Read this article I stumbled across on a popular left wing site. It is a revealing and revolting look at moral relativism as espoused by the left.
"People (or rather, phonies) wax on about shades of gray, and life's many complexities -- but the fact of the matter is they need to get punched in the face. There are no shades of gray when it comes to pain -- that's why it's called a 'black' eye and not a 'shades of gray' eye. " -Greg Gutfeld.
"People (or rather, phonies) wax on about shades of gray, and life's many complexities -- but the fact of the matter is they need to get punched in the face. There are no shades of gray when it comes to pain -- that's why it's called a 'black' eye and not a 'shades of gray' eye. " -Greg Gutfeld.
Here's Why I'm Agitated This Week:
1. The ridiculous amount of time and money that the Zero Sum Democrats have wasted in a futile attempt to lose the war with one vote.
2. Probably, whoever takes over the PM job in Britain. Europeans are all about some isocialism (isolation-socialism. it works for me. that's all that matters). It is amazing that Tony Blair has lasted as long as he has. It is a testament to his character and moral fortitude.
3. The new liberal bible. Read this if you were not already convinced that liberals were cynical, God-less, group thinkers. I ruptured key blood vessels when I read this frustrating piece of crap.
4. Mark Redman: Sir Lobs-a-lot. I wonder how it feels to be solely responsible for half of the Braves losses thus far.
5. This picture from the Savannah Morning News:
This is awful, pure and simple. Country Day prom, probably.
6. And finally, the fact that ESPN has wasted months of my life talking about the NFL draft. If there is something to talk about, great, I'm game. But I don't care what kind of pen JaMarcus Russell uses.
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