Why College Football Is Fun

I needed this. From my last few posts, I'm sure you know I'm in a major funk and in need of something to brighten my mood. I ran into this over at Hot Air via Allahpundit.

Excuse me while I go back and count how many laterals there were.

Touching Base

Life isn't better, but it really isn't worse (as if things could get worse). I've had crises occur in my life, just not so many all at once that have to be dealt with right now.

Some things have slowly piled up for years, and some just reared up out of nowhere. I feel like I've been hit from the "Bad News" side so many times without any "Good News" that I must walk with a list to one side.

I'm not necessarily complaining, "rain into each life must fall", but why did it have to be a damn Phoenix monsoon? Short duration (I hope), but you are going to get soaked.

A song got into my head today that I couldn't shake. It isn't really a commentary on events going on, maybe just the tone of the song.

I keep telling myself that I'm stronger than I think I am, it's just making decisions in the right order for the correct reasons. Trying to keep what is happening here from shading a choice that has to be made over there is a tad frustrating. Keeping decisions on family, work and friends from bleeding into areas that shouldn't is just wearing.

I'm not giving up, just tired at the moment.

Hiatus

My life has entered a place where it occupies all my time and then some. I am juggling work and layers of family on so many levels that there isn't time to think about much else.

To those who asked about me, Thank you for your concern. It's all serious, but not something I can, or am able to write about at this time.

I hope to be able to drop by all my friends sites and put in a snide comment somewhat regularly, but it may be a while before I get back to posting.

Fred

If you've been a regular to my site (Haahaahaaha, OK, I'm over it now), you'll notice a new thing on the right sidebar, "Endorsements". I'm going with Fred Thompson for the next election.

He is a true Federalist..if the constitution doesn't specifically mention it, it's not the Fed's job, it's up to the individual States. If enough States decide it should be Federal law, pass an amendment.

I've heard all the lame crap about he's lazy, he's just an actor, etc.

From The Globe and Mail:

THE PRESIDENT of the United States from 2008 to 2012 will be one of the following three people: Hillary Clinton, Rudy Giuliani or Mitt Romney.

It’s rather early in the election season for such pointed speculation. But a look at the situation reveals that the prediction is not all that chancy.

It is now almost certain that Mrs. Clinton is going to be the Democratic nominee. Fred Thompson is the most likely choice for the Republican nomination, but he could not beat Hillary Clinton in the fall.

Mr. Giuliani and Mr. Romney are the only two Republicans with a shot at the nomination who could defeat Hillary Clinton.

Republican candidate Sam Brownback, a dark horse, said the other day that if the Republicans nominate Mr. Thompson it’s political suicide. He’s right. Most polls show that, going head-to-head against Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Thompson would lose by 2-1. The former Tennessee Senator would be the Barry Goldwater of 2008. He is too right-wing to appeal to enough moderates to win and he is too prone to incredible gaffes.

I've heard it before and I hope history repeats itself.

HT: Emperor Misha I @ The Rott

Sometimes I Just Can't Avoid The Cute Factor

I have no idea what got this song running through my head constantly, but whatever it was the ad guys for i-Pod must have recognized it.

I keep a lot of songs that I like to myself because sometimes they was just something that appealed to me. Back in High School, when I roadie for local bands, they didn't approve of things like Alice Cooper (too contrived) or later, anything that smacked of Disco. With this song I'll come out and say I just like it. It's simple, it's catchy. I'm not going to buy the album, but unless it gets really overuse, I'll just enjoy it whenever I hear it.

I spent about 40 minutes chasing it down and was pleasantly surprised at the video that went with it. Not glitzy or over produced, just a nice dance routine with good camera work.

If you were wondering it's called 1,2,3,4 by Fiest



Watching it again, I think it was when she started swinging her hips. I love to watch women walk, the way their hips swing compared to guys walking...we look like we're always just on the verge of falling over, where women flow.

Barak Obama is an Oreo

Hey, don't believe me, read what the expert says.

Report: Jesse Jackson Says Barack Obama 'Acting White' in Case of Six Blacks Accused in Assault Case

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Jesse Jackson reportedly ripped presidential candidate Barack Obama for "acting like he's white," according to The State newspaper in South Carolina,

[emp. mine]

Followed by the typical denial:

but the civil rights leader says he doesn't recall making any such comment.

Obama's response did cause a couple of points jump in my opinion of him.....but he's still a cypher with no record to make me believe he'll stand by what he says.

"Outrage over an injustice like the Jena 6 isn't a matter of black and white. It's a matter of right and wrong. We should stand as one nation in opposition to this and any injustice," he said. "My statements on Jena 6 were carefully thought out with input and support from one of my National Campaign Chairmen, U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr."

Obama also hasn't been silent on the issue, last week calling on the Louisiana local district attorney to drop the excessive charges.

The Jena incident snuck in under my radar, but what I've read about it, it's working it's way through the system. It doesn't put the town of Jena in a good light...but, I do not live there and I know if I had asked in college to be able to hold a meeting in the Black Students Union, I would have been told to get my cracker ass out of there.

The case began after interracial fighting broke out last school year when three white students responded to a request by a black student to open up access to a schoolyard tree — used as a meeting place for white students — by hanging three nooses around the tree. The white students were suspended.

The tree has since been cut down, but not before the six black students were charged with a racially-motivated assault on white student Justin Barker. Five of the students were charged as adults, the sixth as a juvenile.

The (one) white student who was beaten (by six), was beaten into unconsciousness then more. I'll be curious to see if this makes it to a "Hate Crime".

To me, the whole thing was stupid. The blacks couldn't find any other place on campus to meet? The whites couldn't refrain from something so asinine damn stupid as putting up nooses? Stupid is as stupid does.

The Mother of War

I know where she's coming from, but I cannot buy the premise. Watch this and we'll discuss.

I have heard this argument throughout my life, yet I always come back to what has happened in my life.

Indira Gandhi - war with Pakistan

Golda Meir - war with the arabs

Margaret Thatcher - war in the Falklands.

The idea that when women are in charge all conflict ceases is a fantasy.

This is twice she's lost it while accepting an award. I don't expect better from actors/actresses, it's just that people who live by their emotions just do not seem to be able to separate reality from the world they want.

Tammy Bruce said something today that really struck home. [paraphrase] Mothers are more likely to fight to protect their children."

I'm so disappointed because I have been in love with Sally since "Gidget" and the "Flying Nun". Even now when she's doing ads for osteoporosis, I still look at her and see her in her twenties.

Another of my icons just bit the dust.

I Did Survive

If you saw my last post, you'll understand that I was a bit stressed about my son starting to drive.

When I told the wife I was going to take him out for a test run, her only concern was "You aren't going to yell at him are you?"

I promised I wouldn't...unless he did something so damn stupid that he damn well deserved to be yelled at.

So, I took him out and for the first time "legally" driving (he admitted a while ago that friends had let him try) and he didn't do to bad.

Now the only vehicle we have is a F-150 Supercab with the 8 foot bed, and to be honest, even though I've driven school buses and small tank trucks, sometimes the damn size of it makes me uncomfortable.

His main problem is the lack of faith in oncoming traffic. He shies away, towards the parked cars on the right not trusting the car coming the other way will stay on their side of the line.

Only once did I actually panic and go "left,left,left,left,LEFT, and at the next stop light, I was able to rapidly (and calmly) explain my concern and how to avoid giving his old man a coronary in the future.

While I remained completely composed throughout most of our 45 minute jaunt, just pointing out things to watch for. Like braking distance as related to speed. looking for back-up (and/or brake) lights while passing diagonally parked cars, any kid/teenager/idiot walking down the street. And above all, "Always count on that person is going to do the dumbest thing you can think of, so be ready for it."

When we got home, all I could think was "Damn, I need a beer", I popped one and then started to notice that my right leg was cramping up. I'm guessing I had had been pushing down with that leg for the entire drive. I finished 3/4 of the beer I opened and fell asleep due to fatigue.

I've had a day to recoup, so I guess we can give it another try.

Get Off The Road!! (this will be your only warning)

My boy sent me a text message today that sent a shiver down my spine. It's one of those things in life that you know is coming, you just try to stay in denial until it happens.

He got his learners permit today.

The thing that scares the crap outta me is that the only restriction is that he have another licensed driver "able to reach the steering wheel" with him, that is at least 18 years old. That would most likely be his girlfriend.

Right at this moment I'm flashing back on all the dumbass things I did when I first started driving and it's getting harder to breath....and there this tightening in my chest....and my left arm is feeling a little sore.

O.K. That's passed.

My son is, in reality, a fairly levle headed kid. He'll work jobs with lousy pay and few rewards with commitment. Still, he's 18, and the male brain hasn't fully formed until at least.....35...42....

I Got Some Bad News Yesterday

I have taken a loooong break from computer games, and I saw something that got great reviews. I thought I'd give it a try.

I downloaded the demo (1.8 gig/1 hour + download) of a hot new computer game. Installed it, and was informed I need to update my video driver. Problem, NVida doesn't even offer an upgrade for my card. It's 1 off.

Now should I mention the minimum amount of memory they recommend?

I'm not sure I can complain to much. I remember when brand new chips would come out every 6 to 8 months and machines cost a hell of a lot more than today. I've had 7 years with this set-up and no major problems.

It's time to start reading Fry's flyers and paying attention to who has a good sale. The problem is after this long, it's going to be like learning the whole thing again.

14 year old Mexican indian virgin girls

If you're looking for them, you're just going to have read my other posts.

This really is just a case of taking advice from a crusty old codger whose postings have earned my respect due to his honesty in posting his feelings and a site I drop by because I enjoy his "bits of wit and wisdom."

But I have found that if I don't post some bullshit every day I lose a lot of traffic..and once in a while one needs to mention 14 year old Mexican indian virgin girls just to get the wierdo google hits...

I just haven't been able to reach Guyk's or Misha's intensity on being able to rant about things important to me. I tend to over-analyze most of the time. By the time I get het up, the topic is two days old.

There are topics, like Immigration and islam that set me off with a very short fuse, but those are easy. I've spent time living and/or reading about them, so my opinion has something behind it. It's my opinion, but you're welcome to explain where I'm wrong.

For those of you that went off in my archives looking for 14 year old Mexican indian virgin girls...keep checking back.

Sitemeter

After a many months, I stopped checking my Sitemeter numbers and all the info It provides. There were other things to do and time was short, so short, I neglected to post for long periods.

I used to get a kick that when I'd post on Islam, I'd get hits from the ME, Turkey, Greece, and when I'd opine about immigration, I'd get an influx of South American countries. Nobody stayed long, but a hit was a hit.

Today, I look at the stats, and see that I'm down to a close circle of friends. You drop by knock on the door to see if I'm home, If I've posted something new you take some time to skim, if not you try again tomorrow.

This is a thank you to all those that drop by, you are appreciated

Men

What is a man? Why do we have to ask this question?

I was in High School when the Women's Movement started. I was incredibly confused about what it meant to be me, let alone a man...and women, these were completely alien creatures that terrified me, yet I wanted to get closer to.

Over the years it seems to a lot of people to just relating to shooting somebody, idiots, but one one the best lines for a guy was said by *celestial choir* John Wayne:
"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."

This post by Kim Du Toit should tie this all together:
The Pussification Of The Western Male
And make sure to read his wife's take on the article:
The Other Side

Unemployment Is To Low!

6% is way to high and 2% is way to low. You figure it out.
AP Spins Record Low Unemployment as Problem That Could Get Worse
By Noel Sheppard
via: NewsBusters

A Jew In the KKK

This is just funny. I think the Aussie accent really threw them and they were in deep before they knew it. The best part is in the last three or four minutes when He starts discussing exactly how his bloodline should run, and what about his children? You watch it and see.
John Safran tries out for the KKK:

glumbert.com - John Safran tries out for the KKK

Tour of an Middle Eastern City

It's a little long, mainly repetitious towards the end, but this is where centuries of muslim culture has gotten them.

We're always told of the great scientific and philosophical advancements they made up through their crusade up to Spain. Then funny thing, the advancements stopped.

Of course, if you listen to the asshats over at Glumbert.com like this one "tribe":

Afghanistan is neither a Muslim country or a country that thrives on oil. Afghanistan's highest export is fucking opium. It has nothing to do with oil.

Afganistan, not muslim? Then who the hell are the taliban, al queda and the mujahideen?

As far as opium, don't they know the price of heroin on the market? if they'd quit trying to kill each other and OPEC it, they could get some of the booty, rather than the middle man. You put Pablo Escobar over there, he'd be making a nickel a pod rather than five pods for a nickel ( or however they sell the crap).

Of course these arguments have little bearing here, as Medina is actually located in Saudi Arabia, the richest kingdom in the ME.
Check out the Urban Renewal of the beeeatifuuull city of Medina.

Medina Flying:

glumbert.com - Medina Flight

Has It Been A Week?

Man, how can time go by so fast? I'm on "vacation", but due to circumstances, haven't gone anywhere. It was more a point of using up a few days, because I don't think they'll let me carry over any unused days to next year. I'm using four days this time, but with my long change that's 9 days off. I go back on a Saturday, so it should be quiet, work Sunday and Monday, then I'm off again Tuesday and Wednesday.

Blackiswhite blew through my area last weekend without so much as a "How do ya do?" I just don't understand people that would rather spend their two days with the wife sans kids, than set aside three or four hours on an internet acquaintance.

And BisW, as far as:
After driving through L.A. on Sunday, I have to say that I don't get the attraction. Ventura was nice.
L.A. is like N.Y., If you've been around long enough, you can find the upsides to living here, and they do exist. Ventura is nice, but the COL there drove my parents to *shudder* Portland.

I think I'll vacation for a bit and see if I get in the mood for a "hard" post later. I've just skimmed news for the last week. This is suppose to be a rest period and news has a tendency to wind me up.

Vacation

I'm taking a vacation! In 2006 I stared asking for time away from work in May...but we were always going to have a big thing happening "that week", so I put it off and put it off. When it got to November, I asked again and was told "no". I said being policy is use it or lose it, I would "for the good of the company", could carry it over this time, I'll wait. If not, I'm on vacation as of now and you'll see me in 3 weeks.

The powers that be decided I would be allowed to carry my time over. According to records, I've used 6 days in January, I must have been really out of it, because I honestly don't remember taking the time...but I also took two days going to see my Father before he died.

No, I didn't run up to Portland say "Bye, Dad" and come home. My schedule has a 5 day "long break" in it so I was able to be up there 6 days. I had to travel by train due to financial things, so instead of a two hour flight (if direct) it was a 26 hour....not bad ordeal.

Now I'm finding myself back in the same situation again. I have 13 days vacation and the end of the year is fast approaching. (I should mention here that vacation between Thanksgiving and New Years is verboten..due to a senior guy putting in for it on Jan 1st every year, and with only five guys working there, it kinda rubs the wrong way).

But, I'm off. I don't have to be back until 1:00 PM a week from Saturday. Not planning on going anywhere, nor do I have plans for the next week. I'm going to do what I want to do. Which may be not much. The boy has to work, so until we go to get his "new" car from Grandma in October, I have no obligations hanging over me.


I picked the video at the top because the Go Go's seemed like they were into the song on this tape.

The Idjit Vote

I always knew it, but now it's on the net, so my belief is supported.

From The Onion


In The Know: Candidates Compete For Vital Idgit Vote

Next time you vote, look at the people there with you. Chances are that if there are more than 4 voters there, one is an idjit.

Your Underwear Is The Wrong Color

The gift that just keeps on giving?

After my last post I just happened to run into this: Saudi Cleric Muhammad Al-Munajid: Western "Beasts" Use Colored Underwear to Conceal Their Filth


Good g-d. We use toilet paper instead of our left hand! Next thing you know, we'll say screwing a goat is wrong under all circumstances. Whereas if you screw a goat and sell it to another tribe, that's okay. Praise allah.