Where in the world am I?
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
I Saw Brain Damage
I went with my daughters, nephew and my honey to see the Dave Matthews Band at Alpine Valley last Saturday. My quick concert review...Dave and his band are good at it. Excellent.
Now what the hell else was going on there was eye opening. We spent 2 hours of our precious time on the way into the venue on a highway route that should take 30 minutes or so in normal concert traffic. Traffic had gotten totally screwed up by an earlier thunderstorm I guess. There were kids, I'm guessing from ages 16 to 25, hanging out of cars, riding on the roofs of cars, puking out of car windows, urinating at will by the side of the road, drinking beer in cars, drinking vodka in cars, walking along the highway drinking (did I say chugging?)from rum bottles, vodka bottles and various other liquor bottles. Freaked me out a bit I must say. I was driving sober amongst this unruly hoarde and I was afraid for me and afraid for them. Passed out kids, kids crawling in mud, one bright bulb that would not clear the road so I could leave the concert. She even stopped walking so I had to stop my car. And then she turns and says "don't hit me bitch". Well, I wouldn't have even fantasized about making a pancake out of you "bitch" if you weren't walking down the middle of the freakin road. Get your fat drunken punk ass out of the road and you won't have any problems. Either that or get the syrup ready.
Concerts can be really a nice experience. These out of control kids don't really know anything about that. It's all about "Look at me...I can drink too much alcohol." It's not a skill people, any moron can do it. It was a moron festival. Ugly.
I guess I have always gone to shows for the show...there were kids that overdid it when I was a kid too. I didn't understand it any better then. I guess I love music, I love the experience.
Why would you buy an expensive ticket to a concert and then render yourself unconscious before the show even starts? No explanation will make sense. It is just simply brain damage.
Now what the hell else was going on there was eye opening. We spent 2 hours of our precious time on the way into the venue on a highway route that should take 30 minutes or so in normal concert traffic. Traffic had gotten totally screwed up by an earlier thunderstorm I guess. There were kids, I'm guessing from ages 16 to 25, hanging out of cars, riding on the roofs of cars, puking out of car windows, urinating at will by the side of the road, drinking beer in cars, drinking vodka in cars, walking along the highway drinking (did I say chugging?)from rum bottles, vodka bottles and various other liquor bottles. Freaked me out a bit I must say. I was driving sober amongst this unruly hoarde and I was afraid for me and afraid for them. Passed out kids, kids crawling in mud, one bright bulb that would not clear the road so I could leave the concert. She even stopped walking so I had to stop my car. And then she turns and says "don't hit me bitch". Well, I wouldn't have even fantasized about making a pancake out of you "bitch" if you weren't walking down the middle of the freakin road. Get your fat drunken punk ass out of the road and you won't have any problems. Either that or get the syrup ready.
Concerts can be really a nice experience. These out of control kids don't really know anything about that. It's all about "Look at me...I can drink too much alcohol." It's not a skill people, any moron can do it. It was a moron festival. Ugly.
I guess I have always gone to shows for the show...there were kids that overdid it when I was a kid too. I didn't understand it any better then. I guess I love music, I love the experience.
Why would you buy an expensive ticket to a concert and then render yourself unconscious before the show even starts? No explanation will make sense. It is just simply brain damage.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Things that piss me off
I was just thinking about ticketmaster because a conversation on ticket brokers and ticketmaster and the whole fucked up system of getting tickets for any good shows anywhere. So in addition to Ticketmaster here are some other things that piss me off.
Ticket Brokers. How does the average fan get to see his favorite band or show without binoculars and an overworked Visa Card?
Politicians. They make my skin crawl.
Terrorism. Civilization and terrorism can not co-exist. I vote for civilization.
That there are people starving in this world...someone let me get em a sammich or two!
Bigotry...racism, sexism, ageism...any of these isms piss me off.
Traffic Jams when you are in a hurry. It never fails.
Not seeing Stevie Ray Vaughan play in person when he was alive. You can add Jimi Hendrix to that list...John Lennon...big list here. Now I go when I can to see those that still grace us with their talents.
Rain on any day that would otherwise be suitable for golf
Not getting enough rain this summer
Alright so I'm conflicted on the rain thing.
People that play golf slowly. It's a courtesy thing.
Poor customer service. Respect for everyone is not that difficult a concept. Treat your smallest customer like your biggest customer. Someday they might get there.
People that are rude. I was with 7 other people at a popular Maui cheeseburger joint and the sidewalk is a zoo..i see no reconizable line to get our names in to get a table. The dude says "OK who's next and how many?" And I start to say my name and this BITCH to my left says "I don't think you are next. I have been standing in line here and we are next. If there was a line it was only me and her but had she been polite i would not have cared at all if she went ahead of me. It would have been a chance to have a conversation in a non-confrontational manner and I would have believed her and let her go...no biggie. But she treated me as if I was a jerk before I even got to be a jerk. Slow down honey not everyone is an asshole like you. I did defer to her but she reviled me to the point that I hoped her dinner sucked. But I let it go...what a sorry bitch!
Poor losers and poor winners...I think I used to be like this at some point. Lose with grace. Win with grace. I like how that feels much better.
Not being able to think of any more things that piss me off right now!
Ticket Brokers. How does the average fan get to see his favorite band or show without binoculars and an overworked Visa Card?
Politicians. They make my skin crawl.
Terrorism. Civilization and terrorism can not co-exist. I vote for civilization.
That there are people starving in this world...someone let me get em a sammich or two!
Bigotry...racism, sexism, ageism...any of these isms piss me off.
Traffic Jams when you are in a hurry. It never fails.
Not seeing Stevie Ray Vaughan play in person when he was alive. You can add Jimi Hendrix to that list...John Lennon...big list here. Now I go when I can to see those that still grace us with their talents.
Rain on any day that would otherwise be suitable for golf
Not getting enough rain this summer
Alright so I'm conflicted on the rain thing.
People that play golf slowly. It's a courtesy thing.
Poor customer service. Respect for everyone is not that difficult a concept. Treat your smallest customer like your biggest customer. Someday they might get there.
People that are rude. I was with 7 other people at a popular Maui cheeseburger joint and the sidewalk is a zoo..i see no reconizable line to get our names in to get a table. The dude says "OK who's next and how many?" And I start to say my name and this BITCH to my left says "I don't think you are next. I have been standing in line here and we are next. If there was a line it was only me and her but had she been polite i would not have cared at all if she went ahead of me. It would have been a chance to have a conversation in a non-confrontational manner and I would have believed her and let her go...no biggie. But she treated me as if I was a jerk before I even got to be a jerk. Slow down honey not everyone is an asshole like you. I did defer to her but she reviled me to the point that I hoped her dinner sucked. But I let it go...what a sorry bitch!
Poor losers and poor winners...I think I used to be like this at some point. Lose with grace. Win with grace. I like how that feels much better.
Not being able to think of any more things that piss me off right now!
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Are they really human like me?
I am disgusted that I am a human when other "so called" humans use their abilities and resources to kill other humans when they are going about living their daily lives. We cannot let these bastards succeed in trying to steal freedom. These cowardly lunatics are for real and working to eliminate them is a positive step toward peace and freedom and the dream of a civilized world.
My heart is heavy for the civilized people of London and the balance of the civilized peace loving free world. Peace and Freedom...I'm not willing to give up the dream. Are you?
My heart is heavy for the civilized people of London and the balance of the civilized peace loving free world. Peace and Freedom...I'm not willing to give up the dream. Are you?
Thursday, June 16, 2005
A meme that my daughters completed
Haven't been around in a while...who stole all my free time?
1) My uncle once: hired me to work construction during the summers of my college years. The truck we rode in was not working properly so we had to ride home on excrutiatingly hot days with the heat on full blast.
2) Never in my life: have I felt the need to use a "line" on a woman.
3) When I was five: I cut the fingers off one of my sisters dolls. Ok so a manicurist I'm not. I got a spanking for this one.
4) High school was: an interesting place to be in that era
5) Fire is: a word you never want to hear when you are blindfolded with a cigarette in your mouth?
6) I once saw: Count Basie in Morrie Mages...which was at one time the largest sporting goods store in downtown Chicago.
7) There’s this woman I know who: was a clown in Barnum and Bailey's circus.
8) Once, at a bar: I shared the bathroom with a couple of guys from REO Speedwagon.
9) By noon I’m usually: starving.
10) Last night: I fixed my newest electric guitar and played it for a while; it felt great.
11) If I only had: more time.
12) Next time I go to church: will be when the Cubs win the World Series...so never.
13) The best thing about my last relationship was: that we made 3 wonderful children.
14) What worries me most: is people that worry. A Paul McCartney lyric asks "What's the use of worrying? No use". I agree.
15) When I turn my head left: My wall calendar.
16) When I turn my head right: Three boxes of wine and a limited edition Walter Payton football.
17) You know I'm lying when: I say I like all kinds of music. I'm not sure I can get into a lot of the world music and most rap is not "music". It may be art but...
18) What I miss most about the eighties: my youth.
19) If I were a character written by Shakespeare, I’d be: an insuranseth unerwritereth.
20) By this time next year: I may have completed my male pattern baldness adventure.
21) I have a hard time understanding: why people aren't more kind and tolerant.
22) You know I like you if: you're not mean.
23) If I won an award, the first person I’d thank would be: Leonardo Da Vinci. He's the first person that came to mind. For what reason, I don't know.
24) Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro: are up on the tee next.
25) Take my advice, never: say never.
26) My ideal breakfast is: making breakfast for my kids.
37) If you visit my hometown, I suggest you go to: one of our great restaurants.
28) Why doesn't everyone: just chill.
29) If you spend the night at my house: our hospitality will amaze you. And no, you must leave eventually.
30) I’d stop my wedding: What wedding?
31) The world could do without: politicians, bigots, so many lawyers, dictators, politicians, bigots, violent crime, hunger, greed, puritanical bullshit and life insurance sales persons.
32) My favorite blonde is: (was) an old blonde colored persimmon driver that I use to just crush off the tee until it shattered. The clubs name was actually "Blondie".
33) If I do anything well, it’s: spend money.
Uh, what happened to 34-43?? This meme was designed by the government and they needed more funding.
44) And by the way: Eric Clapton can really play that thing.
45) The last time I was drunk, I: had a good time drinking vino at home with some friends.
1) My uncle once: hired me to work construction during the summers of my college years. The truck we rode in was not working properly so we had to ride home on excrutiatingly hot days with the heat on full blast.
2) Never in my life: have I felt the need to use a "line" on a woman.
3) When I was five: I cut the fingers off one of my sisters dolls. Ok so a manicurist I'm not. I got a spanking for this one.
4) High school was: an interesting place to be in that era
5) Fire is: a word you never want to hear when you are blindfolded with a cigarette in your mouth?
6) I once saw: Count Basie in Morrie Mages...which was at one time the largest sporting goods store in downtown Chicago.
7) There’s this woman I know who: was a clown in Barnum and Bailey's circus.
8) Once, at a bar: I shared the bathroom with a couple of guys from REO Speedwagon.
9) By noon I’m usually: starving.
10) Last night: I fixed my newest electric guitar and played it for a while; it felt great.
11) If I only had: more time.
12) Next time I go to church: will be when the Cubs win the World Series...so never.
13) The best thing about my last relationship was: that we made 3 wonderful children.
14) What worries me most: is people that worry. A Paul McCartney lyric asks "What's the use of worrying? No use". I agree.
15) When I turn my head left: My wall calendar.
16) When I turn my head right: Three boxes of wine and a limited edition Walter Payton football.
17) You know I'm lying when: I say I like all kinds of music. I'm not sure I can get into a lot of the world music and most rap is not "music". It may be art but...
18) What I miss most about the eighties: my youth.
19) If I were a character written by Shakespeare, I’d be: an insuranseth unerwritereth.
20) By this time next year: I may have completed my male pattern baldness adventure.
21) I have a hard time understanding: why people aren't more kind and tolerant.
22) You know I like you if: you're not mean.
23) If I won an award, the first person I’d thank would be: Leonardo Da Vinci. He's the first person that came to mind. For what reason, I don't know.
24) Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro: are up on the tee next.
25) Take my advice, never: say never.
26) My ideal breakfast is: making breakfast for my kids.
37) If you visit my hometown, I suggest you go to: one of our great restaurants.
28) Why doesn't everyone: just chill.
29) If you spend the night at my house: our hospitality will amaze you. And no, you must leave eventually.
30) I’d stop my wedding: What wedding?
31) The world could do without: politicians, bigots, so many lawyers, dictators, politicians, bigots, violent crime, hunger, greed, puritanical bullshit and life insurance sales persons.
32) My favorite blonde is: (was) an old blonde colored persimmon driver that I use to just crush off the tee until it shattered. The clubs name was actually "Blondie".
33) If I do anything well, it’s: spend money.
Uh, what happened to 34-43?? This meme was designed by the government and they needed more funding.
44) And by the way: Eric Clapton can really play that thing.
45) The last time I was drunk, I: had a good time drinking vino at home with some friends.
Monday, February 07, 2005
Animal madness
I was talking to my daughter a while ago and told her that I was thinking about turning my cute little dog (devil) into sausage. She of course said that I would never do that because I'm a softy...which is true and I guess I can get used to dog proofing my entire world (hate it!). I think I am engaged in playing some kind of dog game. My dog spends most of her days with another dog and they get along famously. I also believe they plot together very well. As soon as I leave the house I think they look at each other and say "Let's go see what we can chew today!" If I have been foolish enough to leave anything (eg. CD's, Magazines, Place Mats, Screwdriver, Flashlight, eye glasses, napkins, instruction manuals, socks), it's pretty much toast. They even like to chew toilet paper! If I leave the bathroom door open, I can expect that my house will be TP'd. Drives me nuts!! At least they don't chew furniture or remote controls. My collection of guitars is so protected even I can't get to them. Tonight I think I'll try to scale the walls and see if I can get past the razor wire so I can play a little.
Friday, February 04, 2005
"Can't you see I'll always be a music man"
Just Wondering
My music addicted daughter posted this and kinda hinted that I should give it a whirl so I did and it brought back all kinds of memories. There are more...i mean more!
This was a lot of fun. Thanks Ang
1. Song that sounds like happy feels:
Starting Over by John Lennon and Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison are two of many.
2. Earliest memory:
Going on a train ride with my mother to visit my grandparents in Decatur IL. I remember asking if the train was going to go up and down having seen a cartoon where the train just went up and down hills. I think I was 3 or 4 at the time.
The earliest song i remember is Volare....hey I'm italian!
3. Last CD you bought:
Live in Japan – George Harrison and Eric Clapton Nice to hear George and the band is really great.
American Idiot- Green Day Pretty good rock and roll
In with old and in with the new.
4. Reminds you of school:
Elementary School
Everything Beatles
Ticket to Ride – In 6th grade 3 of my friends and I lip synced at a PTA meeting. We cut our guitars out of plywood and painted them. I wish I still had that thing. I lip synced
Johns part.
Laugh Laugh by the Beau Brummels
All kinds of Hermans Hermits crap.
The Dave Clark 5
Gerry and the Pacemakers
You don’t know like I know…I think it’s a Sam and Dave song…first live band dance.
Ruby Tuesday by the Stones
Songs that my band played: For Your Love, House of the Rising Sun, My Girl, Gloria, Cry for a Shadow ( an obscure Beatles number that we wrote words to), Dirty Water, Hang on Sloopy, Wild Thing, Twist and Shout…
High School
Everything Beatles
How much time you got? First one that came to mind is Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin. Communication Breakdown reminds me of the night there were riots in Chicago. A local band was playing this at my High School…it was a weird time.
Inagaddadavida baby
Elton John’s first album
Alice Cooper – Schools Out for Summer
Eric Burdon and War – Spill the Wine
Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amour
Woodstock
Sly and the Family Stone
Hendrix
Cream
Vanilla Fudge
College
Everything Beatles
Aqualung – Jethro Tull My freshman roommate rigged up an 8 track player and it sounded much better than my crappy stereo. I cannot recall how many times I fell asleep (or passed out) to this album but being an 8 track it played on a continuous loop.
Like You Do – REO Speedwagon. Actually the whole REO TWO album; introduced all my buddies to REO. They played at a bar in Milwaukee (Teddy’s). No cover. We went all three nights they were there. It was excellent.
Going to NY – Climax Blues Band
Band on the Run – Paul Macca
Grand Funk Railroad - I'm your captain....actually that whole album...
Dark Side of the Moon...if you have to ask by whom, go to your room!
Loggins and Messina – Motherlode This was the first quadraphonic album ever got. Ok…you’ll have to look up quadraphonic, I’m not telling. I actually “hacked” my sorry little stereo system and made it quadraphonic.
All the Young Dudes – Mott the Hoople Don’t ask me why it just does for some reason.
Harry Nillson – You’re Breakin’ my heart, You’re tearing me apart, so fuck you. The song is right on point.
5. Total music files on your PC:
Thousands as a result of trying to fill my I pod.
6. Song for listening to repeatedly when depressed:
Secret of Life by JT
Everything Beatles
7. Song that sounds British, but isn't:
I dunno…maybe something by the Cars. I like the nightlife baby?
8. Song you love, band you hate:
Street Corner Talking by Foghat
9. A favorite song from the past that took ages to track down:
See number 8. This album is a pretty good example of “English” blues and r&b
10. Bought the album for one good song:
No clue on this…
11. Worst Song to Get Stuck in your Head:
Anything by Barry Manilow? Tom Jones?
12. Best song to dump a beer on someone's head to, then storm out of the bar?
I’ rather dump a song on someone and storm out of the bar. Let’s see Mr. Jukebox…a whole album of Megadeath, KISS,…no no Pat Boone…RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13. Who should do this next?
Anyone interested in sharing their memories.
My music addicted daughter posted this and kinda hinted that I should give it a whirl so I did and it brought back all kinds of memories. There are more...i mean more!
This was a lot of fun. Thanks Ang
1. Song that sounds like happy feels:
Starting Over by John Lennon and Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison are two of many.
2. Earliest memory:
Going on a train ride with my mother to visit my grandparents in Decatur IL. I remember asking if the train was going to go up and down having seen a cartoon where the train just went up and down hills. I think I was 3 or 4 at the time.
The earliest song i remember is Volare....hey I'm italian!
3. Last CD you bought:
Live in Japan – George Harrison and Eric Clapton Nice to hear George and the band is really great.
American Idiot- Green Day Pretty good rock and roll
In with old and in with the new.
4. Reminds you of school:
Elementary School
Everything Beatles
Ticket to Ride – In 6th grade 3 of my friends and I lip synced at a PTA meeting. We cut our guitars out of plywood and painted them. I wish I still had that thing. I lip synced
Johns part.
Laugh Laugh by the Beau Brummels
All kinds of Hermans Hermits crap.
The Dave Clark 5
Gerry and the Pacemakers
You don’t know like I know…I think it’s a Sam and Dave song…first live band dance.
Ruby Tuesday by the Stones
Songs that my band played: For Your Love, House of the Rising Sun, My Girl, Gloria, Cry for a Shadow ( an obscure Beatles number that we wrote words to), Dirty Water, Hang on Sloopy, Wild Thing, Twist and Shout…
High School
Everything Beatles
How much time you got? First one that came to mind is Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin. Communication Breakdown reminds me of the night there were riots in Chicago. A local band was playing this at my High School…it was a weird time.
Inagaddadavida baby
Elton John’s first album
Alice Cooper – Schools Out for Summer
Eric Burdon and War – Spill the Wine
Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amour
Woodstock
Sly and the Family Stone
Hendrix
Cream
Vanilla Fudge
College
Everything Beatles
Aqualung – Jethro Tull My freshman roommate rigged up an 8 track player and it sounded much better than my crappy stereo. I cannot recall how many times I fell asleep (or passed out) to this album but being an 8 track it played on a continuous loop.
Like You Do – REO Speedwagon. Actually the whole REO TWO album; introduced all my buddies to REO. They played at a bar in Milwaukee (Teddy’s). No cover. We went all three nights they were there. It was excellent.
Going to NY – Climax Blues Band
Band on the Run – Paul Macca
Grand Funk Railroad - I'm your captain....actually that whole album...
Dark Side of the Moon...if you have to ask by whom, go to your room!
Loggins and Messina – Motherlode This was the first quadraphonic album ever got. Ok…you’ll have to look up quadraphonic, I’m not telling. I actually “hacked” my sorry little stereo system and made it quadraphonic.
All the Young Dudes – Mott the Hoople Don’t ask me why it just does for some reason.
Harry Nillson – You’re Breakin’ my heart, You’re tearing me apart, so fuck you. The song is right on point.
5. Total music files on your PC:
Thousands as a result of trying to fill my I pod.
6. Song for listening to repeatedly when depressed:
Secret of Life by JT
Everything Beatles
7. Song that sounds British, but isn't:
I dunno…maybe something by the Cars. I like the nightlife baby?
8. Song you love, band you hate:
Street Corner Talking by Foghat
9. A favorite song from the past that took ages to track down:
See number 8. This album is a pretty good example of “English” blues and r&b
10. Bought the album for one good song:
No clue on this…
11. Worst Song to Get Stuck in your Head:
Anything by Barry Manilow? Tom Jones?
12. Best song to dump a beer on someone's head to, then storm out of the bar?
I’ rather dump a song on someone and storm out of the bar. Let’s see Mr. Jukebox…a whole album of Megadeath, KISS,…no no Pat Boone…RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13. Who should do this next?
Anyone interested in sharing their memories.
Monday, January 03, 2005
It's Bin a While. Could you pass me that remote?
Betcha thought this was gonna be about that infamous barbarian Osama Bin Laden. Well it kinda is...
Why do we humans continue to act like barbarians? "It's fun?" No, it's really a pain in the ass that barbarians still exist. I was thinking that greed was the main reason (no Gordo, greed is not good) and it does play a part along with other "deadly" sins but the real reason is truly befuddling. I think it comes down to "if you are not like me and do not believe in the things I do, you are different and should be dead and I will make you that way". "Excuse me, could you say that again?" Think about it...
Well, its a good thing we Americans are not guilty of that. "Of course we're not! We are so frickin righteous!" OK righteous face, then explain these to me in a thousand words or less...racism in this country and what about the "christian" barbarians that blow up abortion clinics? There are too many other examples of our "righteousness" to list here but you get get the point. We, like some other civilizations, are just better at hiding it; at thinking we are not barbarians...we try to civilize our barbaric tendencies for the most part. This is progress! Really slow progress...and it doesnt make it right. Not allowing same sex marriage is an example of our miniscule progress! How's that for positive spin on an embarrassing chapter of our current history? "At least nobody has proposed that proponents and participants be burned at the stake." I wouldn't be too sure of that. We have our share of idiots here. No, it's clear to me that exclusion and public humiliation are just a couple of examples of our "civilized" types of barbarism. Wrong is still wrong...
Where is the fast forward button on the progress remote when you need it?
Why do we humans continue to act like barbarians? "It's fun?" No, it's really a pain in the ass that barbarians still exist. I was thinking that greed was the main reason (no Gordo, greed is not good) and it does play a part along with other "deadly" sins but the real reason is truly befuddling. I think it comes down to "if you are not like me and do not believe in the things I do, you are different and should be dead and I will make you that way". "Excuse me, could you say that again?" Think about it...
Well, its a good thing we Americans are not guilty of that. "Of course we're not! We are so frickin righteous!" OK righteous face, then explain these to me in a thousand words or less...racism in this country and what about the "christian" barbarians that blow up abortion clinics? There are too many other examples of our "righteousness" to list here but you get get the point. We, like some other civilizations, are just better at hiding it; at thinking we are not barbarians...we try to civilize our barbaric tendencies for the most part. This is progress! Really slow progress...and it doesnt make it right. Not allowing same sex marriage is an example of our miniscule progress! How's that for positive spin on an embarrassing chapter of our current history? "At least nobody has proposed that proponents and participants be burned at the stake." I wouldn't be too sure of that. We have our share of idiots here. No, it's clear to me that exclusion and public humiliation are just a couple of examples of our "civilized" types of barbarism. Wrong is still wrong...
Where is the fast forward button on the progress remote when you need it?
Friday, October 15, 2004
Tabloids Rock
Aren't you sick of the television news media yet?
Well, they're worthless to me. They are so wrapped up in their biased viewpoints and veiled motivations that they have truly gone beyond trying to educate and inform me. I don't care if they are considered liberal or conservative, I truly believe they have as much credibility as the grocery store tabloids. The difference is that the grocery store rags are more honorable because they don't pretend to be something they're not.
Another question for the journalists...where's the good news? I am so sick of suicide bombers, murders and the other horrifying crap we humans seem to do to each other. There is good news out there. People helping people...people beating the snot out of network news people...
I'm confining my news sources to reading blogs and tabloids from now on...at least the tabloids are funny.
Well, they're worthless to me. They are so wrapped up in their biased viewpoints and veiled motivations that they have truly gone beyond trying to educate and inform me. I don't care if they are considered liberal or conservative, I truly believe they have as much credibility as the grocery store tabloids. The difference is that the grocery store rags are more honorable because they don't pretend to be something they're not.
Another question for the journalists...where's the good news? I am so sick of suicide bombers, murders and the other horrifying crap we humans seem to do to each other. There is good news out there. People helping people...people beating the snot out of network news people...
I'm confining my news sources to reading blogs and tabloids from now on...at least the tabloids are funny.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Tort(oise) Reform
Tort(oise) Reform
Just a quick observation on this subject....
Attorneys always point the finger at insurance companies as creating this problem and that the insurers are making a fortune. While I agree that the insurance industry shares some of the blame, the legal profession's position doesn't add up.
If the insurance companies were cleaning up:
1. Lawyers, being the shrewd business people they pretend to be, would own a lot of insurance companies. I'll bet John Edwards doesn't even own a single share of an insurance company.
2. Insurance company stocks would be the "darlings" of Wall Street. I can't see any darlings from where I sit.
3. Rich egotistical insurance moguls would dominate our government, be running for office and make sure the laws they enact and maintain are favorable to their profession. Seems to me the majority of the egos in public "service" have law degrees.
Attorneys operate in a vaccum where the validity of the adage "No risk, no reward" rings as true as "Don't worry. The government will help you."
Just a quick observation on this subject....
Attorneys always point the finger at insurance companies as creating this problem and that the insurers are making a fortune. While I agree that the insurance industry shares some of the blame, the legal profession's position doesn't add up.
If the insurance companies were cleaning up:
1. Lawyers, being the shrewd business people they pretend to be, would own a lot of insurance companies. I'll bet John Edwards doesn't even own a single share of an insurance company.
2. Insurance company stocks would be the "darlings" of Wall Street. I can't see any darlings from where I sit.
3. Rich egotistical insurance moguls would dominate our government, be running for office and make sure the laws they enact and maintain are favorable to their profession. Seems to me the majority of the egos in public "service" have law degrees.
Attorneys operate in a vaccum where the validity of the adage "No risk, no reward" rings as true as "Don't worry. The government will help you."
Monday, October 11, 2004
The Running of the Bullshit Festival
Is it just me or do others find the presidential election process embarrasing and demeaning?
I am not going to get too partisan here because I personally think politics is amoral and has lost it's way. Does anybody really believe that either of these two presidential candidates are being truthful or is it more important to do or say anything to get elected?
How can any truthful statesperson stand up and tell the American people that he has a health care plan that will "cost less" (than what?), cover everybody and fix the whole problem? If he has this plan shouldn't he have shared this long ago so we can get on with the other difficult issues facing the people of this country. BULLSHIT alert!! This kind of rhetoric is demeaning and confirms my thoughts; all I need is a good lobotomy and then I'll be able to buy into this crap.
Quit working for your "parties" guys and start working for the American people. Bi-partisan success should not only happen in response to horrible events like the devastating attacks of 9/11. How quickly did this wave of cooperation pass? Probably as quickly as political consultants indicated it was safe to go back to "lack of" business as usual.
One other thought..Michael Moore is no better than the scoundrels he purports to expose. He is practicing a new form of modern politics and making a fortune doing it. I resent him (and his political compadres) for not giving me credit for being able to think for myself. Half truths are half false...
I am not going to get too partisan here because I personally think politics is amoral and has lost it's way. Does anybody really believe that either of these two presidential candidates are being truthful or is it more important to do or say anything to get elected?
How can any truthful statesperson stand up and tell the American people that he has a health care plan that will "cost less" (than what?), cover everybody and fix the whole problem? If he has this plan shouldn't he have shared this long ago so we can get on with the other difficult issues facing the people of this country. BULLSHIT alert!! This kind of rhetoric is demeaning and confirms my thoughts; all I need is a good lobotomy and then I'll be able to buy into this crap.
Quit working for your "parties" guys and start working for the American people. Bi-partisan success should not only happen in response to horrible events like the devastating attacks of 9/11. How quickly did this wave of cooperation pass? Probably as quickly as political consultants indicated it was safe to go back to "lack of" business as usual.
One other thought..Michael Moore is no better than the scoundrels he purports to expose. He is practicing a new form of modern politics and making a fortune doing it. I resent him (and his political compadres) for not giving me credit for being able to think for myself. Half truths are half false...
Friday, September 17, 2004
What "people" think
The title is probably a good question in and of itself. The answer might be scary.
I am so tired of hearing people say "I wonder what people will think?"or "People think...". Who are these "people"?
Most of the time these "people" don't have enough information to formulate a valuable opinion. I know it doesn't stop them from throwing in their worthless opinion. "People" just can' resist sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. Keep your nose in your own life!
Those that get wrapped up in worrying about this insignificant source of information and opinion have lowered themselves and are no better than the self riteous twerps that spew their hurtful garbage. Do not fall into the trap of caring about other "peoples" half baked ideas and realities. Be true to yourself and your values. Be true to those that you love and love you.
If I ever get lucky enough to meet the leader of the "people" I will probably punch that person in the nose. Maybe not...what would people think?
People, people who heed "people" are the silliest people in the world.....
I am so tired of hearing people say "I wonder what people will think?"or "People think...". Who are these "people"?
Most of the time these "people" don't have enough information to formulate a valuable opinion. I know it doesn't stop them from throwing in their worthless opinion. "People" just can' resist sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. Keep your nose in your own life!
Those that get wrapped up in worrying about this insignificant source of information and opinion have lowered themselves and are no better than the self riteous twerps that spew their hurtful garbage. Do not fall into the trap of caring about other "peoples" half baked ideas and realities. Be true to yourself and your values. Be true to those that you love and love you.
If I ever get lucky enough to meet the leader of the "people" I will probably punch that person in the nose. Maybe not...what would people think?
People, people who heed "people" are the silliest people in the world.....
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