May 18, 2008
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NoPCZone
I am a progressive with a very libertarian viewpoint on civil liberties and human rights trapped in a VERY RED part of the country.
Pardon the occasional lapses of grammar/spelling as I keep very strange hours (Medical with lots of call), so my typing may be less than perfect when I get to scan the site at 3 AM or whenever.
Pardon the occasional lapses of grammar/spelling as I keep very strange hours (Medical with lots of call), so my typing may be less than perfect when I get to scan the site at 3 AM or whenever.
Recent comments by this user
Sean Penn The Unorthodox Cannes Jury President: Outspoken, Swearing And Ignoring French Law
NRCC Chairman Tells GOP: Change Or Die
Let's let all of those who still drink the NeoCon Kool-Aid move to one state and we'll let them have it. I nominate Texas- we can rename it the State of Denial. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:58:13
Tornado deaths underscore risks of taking shelter in cars
I work in Stuttgart, AR and am, in fact, posting from the local Hospital. The damage to this community is significant. The number of Tornadic and severe storms has been noticeably on the rise in recent years- especially during winter and spring. Maybe it's related to global warming, which is supposed to cause more unseasonable and severe swings in the weather.
The reports I have seen in the media are 300 homes damaged and/or destroyed and over 30 commercial properties. In a town of 10,000 that's a significant number. When the Governor called in National Guard troops they had to come from somewhere else as the local Guard in in- you guessed it- Iraq. posted 05/12/2008 at 04:00:20
The reports I have seen in the media are 300 homes damaged and/or destroyed and over 30 commercial properties. In a town of 10,000 that's a significant number. When the Governor called in National Guard troops they had to come from somewhere else as the local Guard in in- you guessed it- Iraq. posted 05/12/2008 at 04:00:20
At least 11 dead in Central US in new round of tornadoes
Picher is a superfund site and the citizens have had the ability to buy their way out for quite some time. A recent PBS Independent Lens centered on the toxic contamination from the Lead mines.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/creekrunsred/ posted 05/11/2008 at 02:13:04
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/creekrunsred/ posted 05/11/2008 at 02:13:04
Jayde Nicole: Pictures Of Playboy's Playmate Of The Year
A tattoo of 'respect' is a visual oxymoron. In 40 years her grandkids can say "Grandma, show us your tats."
When exactly did tats go from truck drivers and trailer parks to Hollywood and the pages of Playboy.
Tats look like sh8t on men and really look ignorant on women. posted 05/11/2008 at 02:08:32
When exactly did tats go from truck drivers and trailer parks to Hollywood and the pages of Playboy.
Tats look like sh8t on men and really look ignorant on women. posted 05/11/2008 at 02:08:32
Economic Suicide
Old Hippie Saying:
Live simply, so that others may simply live.
Old saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin:
We should all hang together or we will surely all hang separately.
2 related old sayings from the Bible:
What you sow, so will you reap.
If you sow the wind you will reap a whirlwind.
Old anonymous saying:
Insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results.
Is it a me society or a we society?
Will we stand together or will it be each person for themselves?
Will we learn from mistakes or profit from the knowledge gained the hard way?
Will we light a candle or curse the darkness?
Will we set aside our differences and concentrate on our common humanity and needs?
Let's not get caught rearranging deck chair on the Titanic.
Peace posted 05/12/2008 at 14:52:50
Live simply, so that others may simply live.
Old saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin:
We should all hang together or we will surely all hang separately.
2 related old sayings from the Bible:
What you sow, so will you reap.
If you sow the wind you will reap a whirlwind.
Old anonymous saying:
Insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results.
Is it a me society or a we society?
Will we stand together or will it be each person for themselves?
Will we learn from mistakes or profit from the knowledge gained the hard way?
Will we light a candle or curse the darkness?
Will we set aside our differences and concentrate on our common humanity and needs?
Let's not get caught rearranging deck chair on the Titanic.
Peace posted 05/12/2008 at 14:52:50
Why The 'Right' Gets Net Neutrality Wrong
Right on cue CNBC (Corporatist News & Bullsh*t Channel) has Dick Armey on Squawk Box for the full program, pontificating his faux free market nonsense. Of course, NBC/Universal is a subsidiary of General Electric- NeoCon central and big pig at the public trough. posted 05/06/2008 at 07:46:41
The Gore Factor
Get Gore to run and I will work my heart out for it. I can vote for Obama, although I think he is a Republican-lite. I cannot and will not support Shillary. posted 05/03/2008 at 03:55:01
1 In 5 Cars Sold In The US Now A Compact
In the article a Detroit Executive claims that the consumer shift was the sharpest he had seen in 31 years. I'm calling Bullsh*t. The 2 oil shocks of the 1970's caused drastic shifts away from huge Detroit iron and they were not ready. Three decades later they still are not ready. My cat could have done a better job planning for the future. posted 05/02/2008 at 05:02:10
Where In The World Is Matt Lauer? Day 4
Maybe he's on Faux Newz Channel. Oh no, that's just NBC- carrying NeoCon water. As usual. posted 05/01/2008 at 12:08:36
Vista Struggling As Business Customers Snub It
LINUX is a train wreck unless you are talking commercially supported distros. Server-side, LINUX is going strong but is almost the exclusive home of the homebrew crowd on the desktop. I know some companies like GE are building Radiology workstations on LINUX, but that is to replace UNIX variants from SGI and Sun.
The best thing going today is Mac OS X with VM Ware Fusion running Windows if you really need it. Having tried it and Parallels, the VM product seems the better performer. You can have your cake and eat it too.
With Vista, Microsoft tried to re-invent the wheel while maintaining backward compatibility and ended up with little of what they promised just to kick it out to market. Never has a technology company spent so much money and time developing something that delivers so little of value to the end-user. XP Pro is the best version of Windows out in the wild. For those who are not tied by a Windows-only application, the Mac is many times better. posted 05/01/2008 at 03:55:22
The best thing going today is Mac OS X with VM Ware Fusion running Windows if you really need it. Having tried it and Parallels, the VM product seems the better performer. You can have your cake and eat it too.
With Vista, Microsoft tried to re-invent the wheel while maintaining backward compatibility and ended up with little of what they promised just to kick it out to market. Never has a technology company spent so much money and time developing something that delivers so little of value to the end-user. XP Pro is the best version of Windows out in the wild. For those who are not tied by a Windows-only application, the Mac is many times better. posted 05/01/2008 at 03:55:22
So, You Want a Theocracy Now?
I watched the Bill Moyers interview and didn't see what all the fuss was about. This whole episode is nothing but a coordinated hit. Obviously. posted 04/30/2008 at 12:29:51
Consumer Confidence Hits 26-Year Low
How about Political Consumer confidence? I really don't want to vote for any of these gutless, pandering clowns. posted 04/26/2008 at 02:12:51
Lasik Surgery: FDA Investigates Complaints
I have never submitted to this assembly-line BS medicine as I feel it's carnival-like atmosphere (shopping mall windows, etc) showcased how careful they took your sight. I make my living with my eyes and still wear glasses. Looks like my concerns were, and are, well founded. posted 04/25/2008 at 11:33:15
Gwyneth's Gams: Dons Mini Skirts And Kinky Heels On "Iron Man" Tour
Speak for yourself. She looks quite good on my monitor. posted 04/25/2008 at 19:42:01
Exit Polls: Obama Loses To Clinton Among 'Bitter' Low-Income Voters
There is no accounting for what goes on in Penntucky. Stupid is as stupid does. Bill Maher was right in his end of show rant about voters like these. posted 04/22/2008 at 21:07:00
Low-Cost Electric Cars On The Way
Detroit blows it again.
Ford owned this company and invested significant money and then dumped it a couple of years back.
They sat three strikes and you are out in Baseball.
Detroit stopped investing in electrics, hybrids and other technology during the late 1990's and early 2000's chasing huge, gas guzzling SUV's and are now caught (again) leaning the wrong way.
Let them go insolvent. They do not deserve to survive. posted 04/23/2008 at 07:10:07
Ford owned this company and invested significant money and then dumped it a couple of years back.
They sat three strikes and you are out in Baseball.
Detroit stopped investing in electrics, hybrids and other technology during the late 1990's and early 2000's chasing huge, gas guzzling SUV's and are now caught (again) leaning the wrong way.
Let them go insolvent. They do not deserve to survive. posted 04/23/2008 at 07:10:07
US Hybrid Sales Up 38 Percent in 2007
Challenge-
Try to pry a hybrid out of a dealer's hands for anything resembling sticker price.
When you factor in the financial rape the dealer will inflict- you lose most of the financial advantage. posted 04/23/2008 at 07:13:30
Try to pry a hybrid out of a dealer's hands for anything resembling sticker price.
When you factor in the financial rape the dealer will inflict- you lose most of the financial advantage. posted 04/23/2008 at 07:13:30
Our "Working Class" Press
You are probably NOT Blue Collar:
If your income is 6 figures or more.
If you live in a gated community.
You went to any Ivy League school.
You have any kids in an Ivy League school.
Your kids play soccer.
You know/care which fork is for what in a formal place setting.
You wear jeans other than Lee/Levi/Wrangler.
You eat sushi or drink Micro-Brew Beer. posted 04/19/2008 at 12:29:55
If your income is 6 figures or more.
If you live in a gated community.
You went to any Ivy League school.
You have any kids in an Ivy League school.
Your kids play soccer.
You know/care which fork is for what in a formal place setting.
You wear jeans other than Lee/Levi/Wrangler.
You eat sushi or drink Micro-Brew Beer. posted 04/19/2008 at 12:29:55
Obama's Health
I think he wrote the questions for the ABC fake debate the other night.
I'd rather a smoking President who doesn't wear a cheesy flag lapel pin probably made in China and definitely made for TV than some spineless granola worried about the declining sperm count of Buffalo Gnats in Greenland.
Jesus posted 04/18/2008 at 17:11:13
I'd rather a smoking President who doesn't wear a cheesy flag lapel pin probably made in China and definitely made for TV than some spineless granola worried about the declining sperm count of Buffalo Gnats in Greenland.
Jesus posted 04/18/2008 at 17:11:13
"Obama's weak character truly shows thru with this smoking issue. As a reformed ex-smoker, I know the difficulties, and if he doesn't have the backbone to deal with this, it's unlikely he can deal with much else."
Really
Sounds like you got religion. Pass the plate.
What the man does on his own dime and his own time are none of your business.
How about we take your alcohol away?
If you can't give it up at this late date you must have a weak constitution and are not to be trusted. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:04:48
Really
Sounds like you got religion. Pass the plate.
What the man does on his own dime and his own time are none of your business.
How about we take your alcohol away?
If you can't give it up at this late date you must have a weak constitution and are not to be trusted. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:04:48
How Low Will Hillary Go? Her Negative and Gotcha Campaign Is Beneath A Presidential Contender
The Clintons are scorched-earth, shameless, ambitious, arrogant and think they are 'owed' something. They have always been this way. I know having come of age under Governor Clinton. We've met- a number of times.
She's no different than that sickening 'Comeback Kid' Bullsh*t from a couple of years back. They are like a stray that keeps following you regardless of what you do. In their case it's not being clueless- it's blind ambition and arrogance.
I didn't expect anything different from these two. posted 04/18/2008 at 12:02:45
She's no different than that sickening 'Comeback Kid' Bullsh*t from a couple of years back. They are like a stray that keeps following you regardless of what you do. In their case it's not being clueless- it's blind ambition and arrogance.
I didn't expect anything different from these two. posted 04/18/2008 at 12:02:45
Katie Couric Memoir Rumors Surface Amid Ratings Free Fall
Sean McManus (CBS Sports honcho with NO NEWS CRED) & Les Moonves (CBS Corporate Honcho with NO NEWS CRED), the driving force behind the evisceration of CBS and recruitment of Couric (News Reader with NO NEWS CHRED) need to be shown the door as well. posted 04/18/2008 at 12:35:22
Randi Rhodes May Be No Better Than Ann Coulter, But Ann Coulter Works For No One (And Is Honest About It)
When Air America left the local airwaves I bought XM just to hear her. Now she is on NovaM with Mike Malloy. I gather that the bulk of Air America's affiliates will be switching to NovaM in her time slot.
If she does not show up on XM I will be dropping the service.
Mr Green, haven't you done enough damage? posted 04/14/2008 at 17:45:15
If she does not show up on XM I will be dropping the service.
Mr Green, haven't you done enough damage? posted 04/14/2008 at 17:45:15
The Trials Of Being Tall
I'm not tall 5'10" and like tall women. Never bothered me at all. Beautiful, smart and intriguing women come in many different colors, ethnicities and sizes. posted 04/12/2008 at 02:53:33
Katie Couric Likely To Leave CBS, Says Report; CBS Denies
Pssst...CBS, I've got a hint for you.
The CBS Evening News doesn't need new graphics or a new set or even new theme music.
What it needs are:
1- Real reporters who actually go out and cover real stories instead of being stenographers for Press Secretaries.
2- A real, credible journalist at the helm who actually has good news judgement.
3- A no infotainment zone. If I wanted to watch Entertainment Tonight I would switch channels.
4- Get rid of Couric. Maybe she can get her old desk assistant job at CNN. It would match her skill set perfectly. posted 04/10/2008 at 02:24:25
The CBS Evening News doesn't need new graphics or a new set or even new theme music.
What it needs are:
1- Real reporters who actually go out and cover real stories instead of being stenographers for Press Secretaries.
2- A real, credible journalist at the helm who actually has good news judgement.
3- A no infotainment zone. If I wanted to watch Entertainment Tonight I would switch channels.
4- Get rid of Couric. Maybe she can get her old desk assistant job at CNN. It would match her skill set perfectly. posted 04/10/2008 at 02:24:25
Bush Gets Emotional Tuesday, Talks About Drinking On Wednesday
Yes he IS evil. There is no doubt that when the dust settles that the smirking chimp will go down not only as the Commander in Thief- but as the most disastrous occupant of the White House ever. posted 04/13/2008 at 10:04:28
Kansas Surges Past Memphis to NCAA Title
Tiger High (West Tennessee State Normal Teacher's School aka- University of Memphis) chokes again, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Just like the loss earlier this year against the University of Tennessee at home, the Tigers failed to take it to the next level. Truly great programs step up when they are on the threshold and they lived up to their longtime (and well deserved) rep in sports. posted 04/08/2008 at 03:42:38
Katie Knows What You're Thinking
Couric started out as a desk assistant at CNN. Maybe she can get her old job back. posted 04/08/2008 at 03:54:35
CBS Considering Outsourcing Some Newsgathering To CNN
CBS News as a real news operation died during the cutbacks of the 1980's and is nothing more than 2 or 3 real bureaus (New York, Washington, London) these days. In the heyday of Walter Cronkite CBS had real bureaus all over the world much as BBC does today. These days they do voiceovers from New York or London on canned video from other video services- not real reporting. In Washington they act as little more than stenographers for those in power.
It tells you all you need to know about priorities when CBS spends over a half billion a year in rights fees for the NCAA Basketball Tournament but constantly starves the News operation. As lame as CNN is, anything would probably be an improvement. posted 04/08/2008 at 03:52:36
It tells you all you need to know about priorities when CBS spends over a half billion a year in rights fees for the NCAA Basketball Tournament but constantly starves the News operation. As lame as CNN is, anything would probably be an improvement. posted 04/08/2008 at 03:52:36
Hillary Clinton: I Started Criticizing Iraq War Before Obama
When she releases her medical records someone needs to take a real close look at the chick's mental health. She is either a pathological liar or delusional.
I'm not joking. posted 04/05/2008 at 22:35:58
I'm not joking. posted 04/05/2008 at 22:35:58
Less Monogamy, More Fun
Thanks for the wonderful truth telling. At 46 and single, I can agree wholeheartedly. posted 04/06/2008 at 00:22:06
Minnie Driver Shows Off Baby Bump, Stays Mum On Daddy
Sadly I can't say it's mine, but one could always hope.
I always thought she was rather attractive and just about the right age for me... posted 04/06/2008 at 00:16:52
I always thought she was rather attractive and just about the right age for me... posted 04/06/2008 at 00:16:52
Randi Rhodes is Wrong
Randi Rhodes is not paid by the entire progressive movement, so lighten up. Ms Rhodes is right, is NOT a journalist and was not 'on air'.
Maybe a milquetoast Beltway or 5th Avenue liberal might be offended, but not out here where Friedmanomics, Neo-Cons and the sell-out DLC have destroyed our communities. That would include the Clintons.
Get over it. posted 04/04/2008 at 12:11:30
Maybe a milquetoast Beltway or 5th Avenue liberal might be offended, but not out here where Friedmanomics, Neo-Cons and the sell-out DLC have destroyed our communities. That would include the Clintons.
Get over it. posted 04/04/2008 at 12:11:30
Feingold Calls Out Intel Chief For Saying Dems Want To Imprison Bush
I'm for Impeaching Dubya, Cheney and more than a few Federal Judges for what they have done to this country, dereliction of duty, ignoring the Constitution, committing more than a few felonies, lying to the Congress and the American people, appointing a President instead of following the law, failure to enforce US Law, misallocation of public funds, starting a war without a Declaration of War, violations of the Geneva Conventions (which is US Law by the Constitution), graft, theft of government property, fiduciary negligence, violation of our citizen's civil rights under the Bill of Rights and established Common Law, illegal imprisonment, etc.
What's wrong with a little truth telling. I doubt I am alone in feeling this way.
As to the Admiral- Uniformed Officers of the Armed Forces are supposed to stay clear of political discussions. He should resign his commission and his appointed office. posted 04/01/2008 at 13:42:53
What's wrong with a little truth telling. I doubt I am alone in feeling this way.
As to the Admiral- Uniformed Officers of the Armed Forces are supposed to stay clear of political discussions. He should resign his commission and his appointed office. posted 04/01/2008 at 13:42:53
Not Until the Fat Lady Sings
Be careful what you wish for...
The Clintons are all about the Clintons- America or the Democrats be damned.
If Hillary cannot steal the nomination she will pull a Joe Lieiberman and go independent, splitting the vote. I'm not the only one who thinks this is the plan and is oh so Clintonesque.
I think she should come out of the closet and admit that she is still the same old Goldwater Girl she was back in the day and become Crazy McCain's VP running mate. posted 04/01/2008 at 11:19:14
The Clintons are all about the Clintons- America or the Democrats be damned.
If Hillary cannot steal the nomination she will pull a Joe Lieiberman and go independent, splitting the vote. I'm not the only one who thinks this is the plan and is oh so Clintonesque.
I think she should come out of the closet and admit that she is still the same old Goldwater Girl she was back in the day and become Crazy McCain's VP running mate. posted 04/01/2008 at 11:19:14
How to Avoid a Democratic Disaster
Not only no but Hell No.
If a Clinton is attached to the ticket I'm not voting for either of them.
I don't think I need to explain.
It's that simple. posted 04/01/2008 at 11:03:34
If a Clinton is attached to the ticket I'm not voting for either of them.
I don't think I need to explain.
It's that simple. posted 04/01/2008 at 11:03:34
Fed Up: Why The Bush-Paulson Financial Reform Plan is Bogus
Does anyone trust the Bush Administration to get anything that purports to regulate business and/or banking right? I didn't think so.
Watch your wallet. posted 03/31/2008 at 10:35:00
Watch your wallet. posted 03/31/2008 at 10:35:00
Starbucks Refuses To Pay Baristas Court-Ordered Tips
Mr Schultz,
I have been a customer of Starbucks for a long time and have some advice for you:
Do right by your employees/associates. It's that simple.
Pay your supervisors a manager's wage and tell them to stay out of the tips.
Pay your regular employees like a place that charges $5 for a cup of coffee should be able to.
Failing this I will not be patronizing your establishments again and hope your chain implodes into a sea of debt and is but an asterisk in the history of business in these United States. posted 03/29/2008 at 00:56:09
I have been a customer of Starbucks for a long time and have some advice for you:
Do right by your employees/associates. It's that simple.
Pay your supervisors a manager's wage and tell them to stay out of the tips.
Pay your regular employees like a place that charges $5 for a cup of coffee should be able to.
Failing this I will not be patronizing your establishments again and hope your chain implodes into a sea of debt and is but an asterisk in the history of business in these United States. posted 03/29/2008 at 00:56:09
Economics -- and Life -- In a Post-Fact World
Welcome to the world of disinformation- PsyOps on the general public- a.k.a. the unwashed and obviously uneducated and informed. You know, the guy living in a trailer working for a subsistence wage that thinks he is a Republican. Texas is full of them these days. Until they decide to pull their heads out of the sand little can be done.
Onward and upward...
There is a big difference between data and facts, anecdote and empirical truth, opinion and informed opinion. Most of the MSM abandoned dealing in real facts long ago, just as they have abandoned real reporting for gossip and horse-race politics.
Remember a book called Information Anxiety. Way back in the 1980's he author commented that we were drowning in data but had little useful information. That's exactly where we are. posted 03/24/2008 at 13:10:05
Onward and upward...
There is a big difference between data and facts, anecdote and empirical truth, opinion and informed opinion. Most of the MSM abandoned dealing in real facts long ago, just as they have abandoned real reporting for gossip and horse-race politics.
Remember a book called Information Anxiety. Way back in the 1980's he author commented that we were drowning in data but had little useful information. That's exactly where we are. posted 03/24/2008 at 13:10:05
The Wheels Come Off -- Again
If the President is to be the President of ALL the people and our system is based upon respect for the rights of all, how can any 'faith-based' concept of ethics be of any significance? The rule of law, the rights outlined in our founding documents and common sense respect for the right of privacy trumps anyone's concept of some god-given moral code. posted 03/22/2008 at 12:18:00
Catholic-Bashing
The Catholic Church invites a lot of scorn because of it's past and current track record. In the past it punished pioneering thinkers and scientists; conducted the inquisition and authorized the Crusades; terrorized Christians in Europe that would not bend the knee to Rome; hid the Bible from common people by use of Latin, Illiteracy and law; organized and authorized the genocide and slavery of native peoples in the new world; sat by and did nothing during the Nazi atrocities & failed to speak out during the time of Jim Crow in the South and institutionalized racism in the North. It has, however, restructured it's finances and holdings in such a way so as to shield itself financially from liability for pedophile Priests. That's really ethical and moral- don't you think?
The Church of Rome lost all of it's credibility a long time ago and has no moral authority left. It has been on the wrong side more time than the Bush Administration for close to 2,000 years now. If you choose to trek to god-knows-where to see the Virgin in a Toasted Cheese sandwich-- fine. Just don't expect me to keep a straight face about it. posted 03/22/2008 at 12:29:48
The Church of Rome lost all of it's credibility a long time ago and has no moral authority left. It has been on the wrong side more time than the Bush Administration for close to 2,000 years now. If you choose to trek to god-knows-where to see the Virgin in a Toasted Cheese sandwich-- fine. Just don't expect me to keep a straight face about it. posted 03/22/2008 at 12:29:48
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Good for him. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:30:34