For two weeks we had to listen to football pundits, commentators and clueless fans anoint the New England Patriots the winners of Super Bowl XLII. The odds makers installed them as fourteen-point favorites over the New York Giants. "The Pats will make history on February 3 and be the first team to have a 19-0 record in one season", they proclaimed. Some even said the fourteen-point spread was overly kind to the Giants.
They forgot one minor detail: the game had yet to be played. Many people bet the Giants to beat the spread, but the arrogant odds makers were so sure of themselves they didn't adjust the line. Not only did the Giants beat the spread, they went out and won the game! Sure that wasn't supposed to happen, but somebody forgot to tell that to the Giants.
Now, why am I posting this in a mostly socio-political blog? Mainly because of the Republican nomination process as it stands now. It looks good for McCain right now, which, in my opinion is bad for the party. The man who sought to be John Kerry's running mate and almost joined "Jumping Jim" Jeffords in leaving the party. The man who pays more attention to La Raza while making the Minute Men out to be some kind of organized crime family should not be this party's nominee. You may disagree with me, that is fine, I still love ya, I just disagree. And on balance, I would rather have the military in McCain's hands than those of Hillary or Obama. Just please reconsider choosing him as the nominee. Or at least think twice before anointing him.
One more thing. WAY TO GO GIANTS!
Monday, February 04, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Pretty (in pink) Damning
I came across this piece by Cal Thomas via a link on Betsy's Page. The column deals with papers from Hillary's health care task force secured by Judicial Watch only after a law suit.
Of particular interest is a document by somebody with the initials "P.S." titled, “A Critique of Our Plan". The document contains an admission that critics of the plan were right and that the plan might not even be workable and that there was no precedent for such a government takeover of such a large segment of the economy during peace time.
Now you may be asking yourself why the news media hasn't been all over this. Well, there is a memorandum by Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) that might contain a few hints. After criticizing the task force as being, "“secret cabal of Washington policy ‘wonks’” that has engaged in “choking off information” from the public regarding health care reform." the memo goes on to suggest that Hillary use “use classic opposition research" to “expose lifestyles, tactics and motives of lobbyists” (read: or any other critic for that matter). The Junior Senator from West virginia goes on to advise that news organizations were "...anxious and willing to receive guidance [from the Clinton Administration] on how to time and shape their [news] coverage."
Now you know why the MSM is not all over this.
Of particular interest is a document by somebody with the initials "P.S." titled, “A Critique of Our Plan". The document contains an admission that critics of the plan were right and that the plan might not even be workable and that there was no precedent for such a government takeover of such a large segment of the economy during peace time.
Now you may be asking yourself why the news media hasn't been all over this. Well, there is a memorandum by Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) that might contain a few hints. After criticizing the task force as being, "“secret cabal of Washington policy ‘wonks’” that has engaged in “choking off information” from the public regarding health care reform." the memo goes on to suggest that Hillary use “use classic opposition research" to “expose lifestyles, tactics and motives of lobbyists” (read: or any other critic for that matter). The Junior Senator from West virginia goes on to advise that news organizations were "...anxious and willing to receive guidance [from the Clinton Administration] on how to time and shape their [news] coverage."
Now you know why the MSM is not all over this.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
What the Hell is Wrong with SC Republicans?
Do we have such short memories that we would select John McCain in the primary? We boast of our conservatism and vote for a man who shredded the First Ammendment. We talk of boarder security and vote for a man who crafted an amnesty bill that could have been written by La Raza.
The only thing I can figure is that there were a lot of Dems taking advantage of the state's open primaries. Maybe it's time SC started partisan registration. This certainly makes a case. Then again, that won't stop RINOs from voting for RINOs.
The only thing I can figure is that there were a lot of Dems taking advantage of the state's open primaries. Maybe it's time SC started partisan registration. This certainly makes a case. Then again, that won't stop RINOs from voting for RINOs.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Okay, Ronulans, You got your %$@# 31 Votes.
Now leaveJennifer Call alone! Quit calling her at home. Quit making threats.
Ron Paul, this is your doing. This is what America will become if you are elected. A country run by thugs who try to intimidate and threaten those who disagree with them, or have some grievance, real or imagined.
There was no fraud in Sutton, NH. You got 31 out of 920 votes cast. Enjoy your victory.
HT:Michelle Malkin
Ron Paul, this is your doing. This is what America will become if you are elected. A country run by thugs who try to intimidate and threaten those who disagree with them, or have some grievance, real or imagined.
There was no fraud in Sutton, NH. You got 31 out of 920 votes cast. Enjoy your victory.
HT:Michelle Malkin
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
On the Second Day of Christmas a Drunk Driver brought to me...
...pain! As we were coming home from work a drunk driver ran a stop sign and broadsided us. Looking at the wreckage later I don't know how either of us survived that. When the wrecker yard attendant asked if that was it I responded, "It could be"
I came away with cuts and bruises on my legs and a real nasty abdominal bruise from the seatbelt. My wife, however, got her left leg broken in three places. Her left hand is broken and she was almost scalped. Yes, our lawyer expects to get something in the settlement, but that's not even in the foreseeable future right now.
We will be at half-income for some months, so feel free to use the donation button on the left as i ain't in a position to be proud right now.
I came away with cuts and bruises on my legs and a real nasty abdominal bruise from the seatbelt. My wife, however, got her left leg broken in three places. Her left hand is broken and she was almost scalped. Yes, our lawyer expects to get something in the settlement, but that's not even in the foreseeable future right now.
We will be at half-income for some months, so feel free to use the donation button on the left as i ain't in a position to be proud right now.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Venezuela to Chavez: errrmmm, No!
Chavez Loses Constitutional Vote tells us that Hugo chavez lost his president-for-life bid with his proposed constitutional changes going down by a 51-49 per cent tally. The changes would have scrapped Venezuela's term limits and allowed Chavez to run for president indefinately. Among other things.
He would be able to hand pick previously elected officials and redraw the political maps on a whim. Givne his track record the last couple of years, he needs to be watched.
He would be able to hand pick previously elected officials and redraw the political maps on a whim. Givne his track record the last couple of years, he needs to be watched.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
When Good Intentions Blow up in Your Face
I do not foubt that Gillian Gibbons went to Sudan with the best of intentions. She wanted to build understanding between cultures. She let the kids in her class decide on a name for a teddy bear. The class voted to name the bear for one of their classmates, "Mohammed". As a result mobs have come pouring out of mosques in Sudan screaming for her execution!
That's right, once again, the "Religion ofPeaceSubjugation" has reared its ugly head. According toBid to free Gillian | The Sun |HomePage|News The angry adherants came pouring out of the local mosques. Don't try to tell me this mob just appeared out of nowhere. The description of what happened makes it clear to all but the most starry-eyed that this was incited by the local imams. The mob is incensed that she will not get forty lashes, but spend ten days in a prison reputed to be a hell hole and be deported. Which is still, in my opinion a gross overreaction (to put it mildly) to the naming of a teddy bear.
Personally, I hope the vindictive secretary who set this chain of events into motion gets up close and personal with some of the more fun aspects of sharia law. A gross overreaction? Sure it is. But so is what she started.
That's right, once again, the "Religion of
Personally, I hope the vindictive secretary who set this chain of events into motion gets up close and personal with some of the more fun aspects of sharia law. A gross overreaction? Sure it is. But so is what she started.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Bet One of them was named Dursley
Fans of Harry Potter know that Surrey is the home of the dispicable Dursley family that made young Harry's life hell as he was growing.Michelle Malkin retells a story that happened in Surrey where disabled vets were harrangued from a public swimming pool by two twits who were angry because "they had paid" and the limbless vets were scaring the kids (who had probably been playing games like "Doom III" or "Resident Evil"
They would do well to remember this from Kipling (as one of Michelle's commenters did)
Tommy
I went into a public-’ouse to get a pint o’ beer,
The publican ‘e up an’ sez, “We serve no red-coats here.”
The girls be’ind the bar they laughed an’ giggled fit to die,
I outs into the street again an’ to myself sez I:
O it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, go away”;
But it’s “Thank you, Mister Atkins”, when the band begins to play,
The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play,
O it’s “Thank you, Mister Atkins”, when the band begins to play.
I went into a theatre as sober as could be,
They gave a drunk civilian room, but ‘adn’t none for me;
They sent me to the gallery or round the music-’alls,
But when it comes to fightin’, Lord! they’ll shove me in the stalls!
For it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, wait outside”;
But it’s “Special train for Atkins” when the trooper’s on the tide,
The troopship’s on the tide, my boys, the troopship’s on the tide,
O it’s “Special train for Atkins” when the trooper’s on the tide.
Yes, makin’ mock o’ uniforms that guard you while you sleep
Is cheaper than them uniforms, an’ they’re starvation cheap;
An’ hustlin’ drunken soldiers when they’re goin’ large a bit
Is five times better business than paradin’ in full kit.
Then it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, ‘ow’s yer soul?”
But it’s “Thin red line of ‘eroes” when the drums begin to roll,
The drums begin to roll, my boys, the drums begin to roll,
O it’s “Thin red line of ‘eroes” when the drums begin to roll.
We aren’t no thin red ‘eroes, nor we aren’t no blackguards too,
But single men in barricks, most remarkable like you;
An’ if sometimes our conduck isn’t all your fancy paints,
Why, single men in barricks don’t grow into plaster saints;
While it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, fall be’ind”,
But it’s “Please to walk in front, sir”, when there’s trouble in the wind,
There’s trouble in the wind, my boys, there’s trouble in the wind,
O it’s “Please to walk in front, sir”, when there’s trouble in the wind.
You talk o’ better food for us, an’ schools, an’ fires, an’ all:
We’ll wait for extry rations if you treat us rational.
Don’t mess about the cook-room slops, but prove it to our face
The Widow’s Uniform is not the soldier-man’s disgrace.
For it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Chuck him out, the brute!”
But it’s “Saviour of ‘is country” when the guns begin to shoot;
An’ it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ anything you please;
An’ Tommy ain’t a bloomin’ fool — you bet that Tommy sees!
Interestingly, the war protesters aren't even that inconsistent. The guns have begun to shoot and it's still "Tommy this and Tommy that...: with them. Just before my son graduated basic training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia had a "God Bless Fort Banning Day" The usual suspects were out there protesting something that isn't even there anymore and calling prople who had never even been deployed, "baby killers". But that doesn't happen according to J.F. Kerry. I met a Viet Nam vet who, despite Kerry's assurances to the contrary, was spit upon when he returned.
No wonder Al Gore wanted military votes thrown out. He understands that "Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool - you bet that Tommy sees"
They would do well to remember this from Kipling (as one of Michelle's commenters did)
Tommy
I went into a public-’ouse to get a pint o’ beer,
The publican ‘e up an’ sez, “We serve no red-coats here.”
The girls be’ind the bar they laughed an’ giggled fit to die,
I outs into the street again an’ to myself sez I:
O it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, go away”;
But it’s “Thank you, Mister Atkins”, when the band begins to play,
The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play,
O it’s “Thank you, Mister Atkins”, when the band begins to play.
I went into a theatre as sober as could be,
They gave a drunk civilian room, but ‘adn’t none for me;
They sent me to the gallery or round the music-’alls,
But when it comes to fightin’, Lord! they’ll shove me in the stalls!
For it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, wait outside”;
But it’s “Special train for Atkins” when the trooper’s on the tide,
The troopship’s on the tide, my boys, the troopship’s on the tide,
O it’s “Special train for Atkins” when the trooper’s on the tide.
Yes, makin’ mock o’ uniforms that guard you while you sleep
Is cheaper than them uniforms, an’ they’re starvation cheap;
An’ hustlin’ drunken soldiers when they’re goin’ large a bit
Is five times better business than paradin’ in full kit.
Then it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, ‘ow’s yer soul?”
But it’s “Thin red line of ‘eroes” when the drums begin to roll,
The drums begin to roll, my boys, the drums begin to roll,
O it’s “Thin red line of ‘eroes” when the drums begin to roll.
We aren’t no thin red ‘eroes, nor we aren’t no blackguards too,
But single men in barricks, most remarkable like you;
An’ if sometimes our conduck isn’t all your fancy paints,
Why, single men in barricks don’t grow into plaster saints;
While it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Tommy, fall be’ind”,
But it’s “Please to walk in front, sir”, when there’s trouble in the wind,
There’s trouble in the wind, my boys, there’s trouble in the wind,
O it’s “Please to walk in front, sir”, when there’s trouble in the wind.
You talk o’ better food for us, an’ schools, an’ fires, an’ all:
We’ll wait for extry rations if you treat us rational.
Don’t mess about the cook-room slops, but prove it to our face
The Widow’s Uniform is not the soldier-man’s disgrace.
For it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ “Chuck him out, the brute!”
But it’s “Saviour of ‘is country” when the guns begin to shoot;
An’ it’s Tommy this, an’ Tommy that, an’ anything you please;
An’ Tommy ain’t a bloomin’ fool — you bet that Tommy sees!
Interestingly, the war protesters aren't even that inconsistent. The guns have begun to shoot and it's still "Tommy this and Tommy that...: with them. Just before my son graduated basic training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia had a "God Bless Fort Banning Day" The usual suspects were out there protesting something that isn't even there anymore and calling prople who had never even been deployed, "baby killers". But that doesn't happen according to J.F. Kerry. I met a Viet Nam vet who, despite Kerry's assurances to the contrary, was spit upon when he returned.
No wonder Al Gore wanted military votes thrown out. He understands that "Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool - you bet that Tommy sees"
Monday, November 12, 2007
I Was Wondering how Low They would Stoop
Michelle Malkin tells of anti-war protesters bravely standing up for their cause. They are successfully blocking the shipments of supplies to the military by using children as human shields.
Okay, this goes beyond freedom of speech. If this is not giving aid and comfort to the enemy I don't know what is. Especially since they, like our enemy, think nothing of using children. I've never been a big fan of child protective services given the way they tend to abuse their authority to push agenda, but this should be right up their alley, unless of course it doesn't fit their agenda.
My apologies to Sondra K who provided the story to Michelle to begin with.
Okay, this goes beyond freedom of speech. If this is not giving aid and comfort to the enemy I don't know what is. Especially since they, like our enemy, think nothing of using children. I've never been a big fan of child protective services given the way they tend to abuse their authority to push agenda, but this should be right up their alley, unless of course it doesn't fit their agenda.
My apologies to Sondra K who provided the story to Michelle to begin with.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
They asked for it
I came across this vid while catching up onMichelle Malkin . I know it's old news but it's hilarious. I'll be remembering it while I'm enjoying my pipe later this evening.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
This Guy Makes Me Laugh
No, it has nothing to do with his rapier wit, or incisive commentary. This guy is hilarious simply because his door is somewhat ajar. Some of his circuits hafe shorted out. Some one has removed the pins from one hinge and the last pin isn't far from working itself out. He made his tinfoil hat with the dull side out...well, you get the idea.
I first ran across him while perusing DUmmie FUnnies. Apparently PJ has found a gift that keeps on giving in this guy. I won't repeat PJ's commentary here because he deserves the traffic. So the both of you who still read this thing after my long absence, shoot over to DUmmie FUnnies
Here is some of Perry Logan's, ummmmmm, for lack of a better word, "work"
And here's one where he cites a poll. Well, I guess you can call it citing a poll. He never gives the source and holds up a mini legal pad and points to it like that is his source. Ane he says conservatives don't care about the truth.
I think PJ is on to something though, If the Democrats would make him a featured speaker at their national convention, you might see a drastic shift in the Congress...as in extraordinary majority Republican.
I first ran across him while perusing DUmmie FUnnies. Apparently PJ has found a gift that keeps on giving in this guy. I won't repeat PJ's commentary here because he deserves the traffic. So the both of you who still read this thing after my long absence, shoot over to DUmmie FUnnies
Here is some of Perry Logan's, ummmmmm, for lack of a better word, "work"
And here's one where he cites a poll. Well, I guess you can call it citing a poll. He never gives the source and holds up a mini legal pad and points to it like that is his source. Ane he says conservatives don't care about the truth.
I think PJ is on to something though, If the Democrats would make him a featured speaker at their national convention, you might see a drastic shift in the Congress...as in extraordinary majority Republican.
Perverted Primates
My buddy Lilo of Lost in Lima Ohio fame has created a new blog devoted to sexual predators and their escapades. It is called, quite fittingly,Perverted Primates. Go give it a look.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Say it isn't So, David
It seems that one of America's most visible magicians, David Copperfield, is being investigated for some unsavory acts that don't involve sleight of hand. That computers and hard drives have been confiscated is not comforting. That said, it is not uncommon for false accusations to be made against famous people.
I hope this is the case here. Magicians are often viewed with mistrust by many people and this will not help. I hope that justice is served in this case regardless of the outcome. If he is exonerated I hope those making the false accusation suffer the consequences. If they accusations prove true, I hope that Mr. Copperfield suffers the consequences likewise.
Hat tip: Houdini Lives
I hope this is the case here. Magicians are often viewed with mistrust by many people and this will not help. I hope that justice is served in this case regardless of the outcome. If he is exonerated I hope those making the false accusation suffer the consequences. If they accusations prove true, I hope that Mr. Copperfield suffers the consequences likewise.
Hat tip: Houdini Lives
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Bad Joke of the Century! And it isn't Even Funny.
You remember Lynn Stewart? If only she and her terrorist sympathizer buddies would let us forget. As you might recall, This shyster made headlines when she was convicted of conspiracy and aiding terrorists by smuggling out instructions from the "Blind Mullah. For which she received a ridiculous twenty-eight months in prison and was disbarred. The conviction is, ofcourse, pending appeal.
According to, Michelle Malkin , the Hofstra University Law School has hired to teach, are you ready for this? Ethics. Like I said, a bad joke that isn't even funny. If I was a Hofstra LS alum my diploma would be in the shredder with the pieces on the way to the president with a letter of resignation. Then again, given that the name Hofstra doesn't leap to mind when you hear, "law school", it's probably a diploma mill in the first place. Their choice of faculty seems to indicate thus.
According to, Michelle Malkin , the Hofstra University Law School has hired to teach, are you ready for this? Ethics. Like I said, a bad joke that isn't even funny. If I was a Hofstra LS alum my diploma would be in the shredder with the pieces on the way to the president with a letter of resignation. Then again, given that the name Hofstra doesn't leap to mind when you hear, "law school", it's probably a diploma mill in the first place. Their choice of faculty seems to indicate thus.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Well, There goes my Favorite Parody of "I Like Chinese"
Amy Proctor - Blog - French Foreign Minister Calls Code Pink 'Stupid' During Interruption tells of the French president referring to Code Pink as "stupid".
You fellow Monty Python fans remember Eric Idol singing "I Like Chinese". Well Glenn Beck did a quite amusing parody called "I like the French" It goes something like this:(note: I'm working from memory here, He has it on his website but you have to be an Insider to get to it)
I like the French
I like the French
L like to club them with a wrench.
They're rude
They're hateful
and their language makes no sense
Now along comes a new president who does not have the backbone of a chocolate eclaire like his predecessor. I may have to stop singing this.
You fellow Monty Python fans remember Eric Idol singing "I Like Chinese". Well Glenn Beck did a quite amusing parody called "I like the French" It goes something like this:(note: I'm working from memory here, He has it on his website but you have to be an Insider to get to it)
I like the French
I like the French
L like to club them with a wrench.
They're rude
They're hateful
and their language makes no sense
Now along comes a new president who does not have the backbone of a chocolate eclaire like his predecessor. I may have to stop singing this.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Col. Cut-n-Run Sticks by his Stupidity
blonde sagacity: Murtha Refuses to Apologize to Marines is a headline that should come as no surprise. His claime all along has been to the effect of, "Well that's what I've heard." Now, as a private citizen he is entitled to form an opinion on the matter. That is not what I question.
My problem with him is the fact that he, as a member of Congress, publicly pronounced the eight Marines in question guilty. He did this without the minor formality of a trial, indictment or even an investigation.
Now, one by one, the charges are being dropped. Being the man that he is, did Murtha offer an apology to those who have been exonerated? Nope! Afraid that would be expecting too much from him. Maybe he's waiting until it's all over before issuing apologies...yeah, right.
My problem with him is the fact that he, as a member of Congress, publicly pronounced the eight Marines in question guilty. He did this without the minor formality of a trial, indictment or even an investigation.
Now, one by one, the charges are being dropped. Being the man that he is, did Murtha offer an apology to those who have been exonerated? Nope! Afraid that would be expecting too much from him. Maybe he's waiting until it's all over before issuing apologies...yeah, right.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Gone too long!
Yes, I have been away for a while. Since I've been gone, my oldest has Graduated magna cum laude and headed off to grad school on the left coast.
The youngest has joined the Army and is home on a 30 day con leave when he and about a 3rd of his basic training platoon came down with mono. Not sure how it happened but the suspicion is bad sanitizing practices on the canteens issued when they arrived on base. So don't bother with the don't-ask-don't-tell jokes, they've been done...to death.
See y'all again soon.
The youngest has joined the Army and is home on a 30 day con leave when he and about a 3rd of his basic training platoon came down with mono. Not sure how it happened but the suspicion is bad sanitizing practices on the canteens issued when they arrived on base. So don't bother with the don't-ask-don't-tell jokes, they've been done...to death.
See y'all again soon.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Intermission
Our main feature will be back up in a few days, in the meantime, this is some fun from the 50s
Monday, February 12, 2007
More like "Because of" Rather than "Despite"
I'm baaaa-aaaack. Sorry about the long absence.
I don't watch award shows anymore. They have become little more than forums for self absorbed celebrities. Am I the only one who is NOT surprised by the Dixie Chicks doing well at the Grammies? This is a group who had to cancel concerts because people were not buying tickets. Why weren't they buying tickets? Because many viewed the Chicks anti-American and wanted nothing to do with them. Nobody is fooled by these awards, they won big at the Grammies precisely because of their anti-war, anti-military stances.
In a day where Oscars are handed out to movies that have "sprint audiences" (friends and family) simply because they or their stars are "on message" last night's Grammy Awards should come as no shock.
I don't watch award shows anymore. They have become little more than forums for self absorbed celebrities. Am I the only one who is NOT surprised by the Dixie Chicks doing well at the Grammies? This is a group who had to cancel concerts because people were not buying tickets. Why weren't they buying tickets? Because many viewed the Chicks anti-American and wanted nothing to do with them. Nobody is fooled by these awards, they won big at the Grammies precisely because of their anti-war, anti-military stances.
In a day where Oscars are handed out to movies that have "sprint audiences" (friends and family) simply because they or their stars are "on message" last night's Grammy Awards should come as no shock.
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