The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has for years been rating films based on violence, language, and content to give us, the peasants, a guide to movies (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc). Now , in their infinite wisdom, they have come up with a new criteria.
The film "Facing the Giants" has been given the rating of PG. Because of fart jokes and sexual innuendo? Nope. Apparently, the makers of this film had the audacity to be openly Christian. How dare they?!?!?!?
Apparently faith in God is now being equated by the MPAA with curse words and potty humor.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Global Warming
I'm tired of listening to AlGore say that all scientists agree with his position on the cause of global warming. According to CanadaFreePress.com on June 12, 2006, the vast majority of AlGore's "experts" are not climate change experts at all. And they are basing their decisions on computer models that are wrong more than they are right. Just watch your local TV meteorologist to see an example of this.
Not many people deny that the planet may be warming up, but "all scientists" do not agree that it is fossil fuels that are doing it. We are in the middle of a cycle that will repeat itself long after we are dead and gone and the roaches rule the world!
Not many people deny that the planet may be warming up, but "all scientists" do not agree that it is fossil fuels that are doing it. We are in the middle of a cycle that will repeat itself long after we are dead and gone and the roaches rule the world!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Feminist hysterics
Feminists are apparently up in arms about the fact that Elizibeth Vargas has stepped down from the anchor position at ABC News to raise her family. According to Newsmax.com on June 2, 2006, Eleanor Smeal, of the group Feminist Majorityy Foundation, sees this as "a demotion."
I hate to disagree with Ms Smeal, but being a full time mother is NOT a demotion from anything. Taking the time to raise your child is the most honorable occupation one can undertake. I guess Ms Smeal defines her life based on how much money she brings in, and not on how much she influences the future thru her children.
I hate to disagree with Ms Smeal, but being a full time mother is NOT a demotion from anything. Taking the time to raise your child is the most honorable occupation one can undertake. I guess Ms Smeal defines her life based on how much money she brings in, and not on how much she influences the future thru her children.
Friday, May 19, 2006
New York City trip
I surprised my wife with a trip to New York City for mother's day, and we had a great time! We flew in via Northwest airlines into LaGuardia. No delays at all. We were met by a Limo driver named Vladimir. He was a Russian immigrant (who came in legally) and has lived in the US for 25 years. He was very polite and a good driver. He dropped us off at the Marriott Marquis.
This is really a nice hotel, but the elevator system kinda sucks. It's confusing. When you walk up to the elevator, you type in your floor number (check in is on the 8th floor) and the panel tells you which elevator to get in. There are no buttons on the inside of the elevators, and the lights on the interior do tell you which floor the doors will be opening at, but there are no indicator lights on the outside of the elevator to give you an idea of when your particular elevator is going to open. We waited as long as 15 minutes on more than one occasion. That is our only complaint about the Hotel. We had a view of Times Square, which was incredible from our 41st floor room.
After checking in, we decided to walk around Times Square. Just next to the hotel was an Italian restaurant called Sophia's where we had a decent lunch, not excellent, but not bad either. I had a "hollow spaghetti" dish with proscutto and tomato sauce. Tess had a pasta dish with proscutto and a cream sauce. Their house Chianti was the best part of the meal. I've forgotten its name.
After walking around Times Square for a couple of hours, we went back to our room and got ready for the show "Wicked". It's an awesome story of how the Wicked Witch of the West became who she is. Very entertaining. After the play, we ate at Bubba Gumps. Good fried shrimp. We have this little tradition where we eat at a BG's if there is one in town. So far, we've eaten at one in NYC; Monterey, CA; and Oahu, HI.
The next day, we walked over to 5th avenue and walked thru many, many stores. Actually bought some stuff, but I had to tell Tess "no" when she wanted a fur coat from Sax Fifth Avenue-it was just a bit over our budget ($43,500.00!!!!!)
After lots of walking north, we turned around and walked thru part of the southern side of Central Park and got some Ice Cream. We then ate lunch at O'Brian's Irish Pub. To tell the truth, we were disappointed there. The Shepard's pie was good, and Tess got a tasty turkey club, but the atmosphere wasn't Irish at all. They played modern pop music the whole time. However, the Guinness was good!
We then retreated to our rooms to get ready for "Lion King." There were no surprises there-the story paralled the Disney movie, but the singing, music and costumes were incredible! Our son would have loved it! If it's ever in your town, it's worth the money.
After it was over, we ate sushi at Ruby Foos on Times Square. It was incredible sushi. Every bit as good as the stuff I got in Hawaii. It was very crowded though. We only had to wait 10 minutes for a seat, but felt like a sardine.
The third day we took a cab up to the Met. This place is incredible. We spent 4 hours there and were too exhausted to go on...we'd probably only seen 1/3 of the exhibits. The next time we go, we'll just spend a couple of hours at a time looking at specific exhibits.
Dinner that night was the best of all. Molyvos Greek restaurant between 55th & 56th and 7th was awesome. The appetizers were incredible (hummus and a yogurt paste). I had 2 glasses of ouzo (sp?)-it tasted like licorice and burned going down, but I never even felt tipsy. Of course I a roast of lamb that was to die for with an orzo/vegetable medley. And their Baklava is great. Tess had some of the best chicken we've ever tasted.
For the trip home, Vladimir again met us for our leisurely drive back to the airport. And again, our flight from LaGuardia to Memphis left on time and landed about 10 minutes early.
We had an awesome time, and would love to go back again with our 6 year old soon.
This is really a nice hotel, but the elevator system kinda sucks. It's confusing. When you walk up to the elevator, you type in your floor number (check in is on the 8th floor) and the panel tells you which elevator to get in. There are no buttons on the inside of the elevators, and the lights on the interior do tell you which floor the doors will be opening at, but there are no indicator lights on the outside of the elevator to give you an idea of when your particular elevator is going to open. We waited as long as 15 minutes on more than one occasion. That is our only complaint about the Hotel. We had a view of Times Square, which was incredible from our 41st floor room.
After checking in, we decided to walk around Times Square. Just next to the hotel was an Italian restaurant called Sophia's where we had a decent lunch, not excellent, but not bad either. I had a "hollow spaghetti" dish with proscutto and tomato sauce. Tess had a pasta dish with proscutto and a cream sauce. Their house Chianti was the best part of the meal. I've forgotten its name.
After walking around Times Square for a couple of hours, we went back to our room and got ready for the show "Wicked". It's an awesome story of how the Wicked Witch of the West became who she is. Very entertaining. After the play, we ate at Bubba Gumps. Good fried shrimp. We have this little tradition where we eat at a BG's if there is one in town. So far, we've eaten at one in NYC; Monterey, CA; and Oahu, HI.
The next day, we walked over to 5th avenue and walked thru many, many stores. Actually bought some stuff, but I had to tell Tess "no" when she wanted a fur coat from Sax Fifth Avenue-it was just a bit over our budget ($43,500.00!!!!!)
After lots of walking north, we turned around and walked thru part of the southern side of Central Park and got some Ice Cream. We then ate lunch at O'Brian's Irish Pub. To tell the truth, we were disappointed there. The Shepard's pie was good, and Tess got a tasty turkey club, but the atmosphere wasn't Irish at all. They played modern pop music the whole time. However, the Guinness was good!
We then retreated to our rooms to get ready for "Lion King." There were no surprises there-the story paralled the Disney movie, but the singing, music and costumes were incredible! Our son would have loved it! If it's ever in your town, it's worth the money.
After it was over, we ate sushi at Ruby Foos on Times Square. It was incredible sushi. Every bit as good as the stuff I got in Hawaii. It was very crowded though. We only had to wait 10 minutes for a seat, but felt like a sardine.
The third day we took a cab up to the Met. This place is incredible. We spent 4 hours there and were too exhausted to go on...we'd probably only seen 1/3 of the exhibits. The next time we go, we'll just spend a couple of hours at a time looking at specific exhibits.
Dinner that night was the best of all. Molyvos Greek restaurant between 55th & 56th and 7th was awesome. The appetizers were incredible (hummus and a yogurt paste). I had 2 glasses of ouzo (sp?)-it tasted like licorice and burned going down, but I never even felt tipsy. Of course I a roast of lamb that was to die for with an orzo/vegetable medley. And their Baklava is great. Tess had some of the best chicken we've ever tasted.
For the trip home, Vladimir again met us for our leisurely drive back to the airport. And again, our flight from LaGuardia to Memphis left on time and landed about 10 minutes early.
We had an awesome time, and would love to go back again with our 6 year old soon.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Immigration Bill
What the people who are pouring into the streets to protest the proposed new Immigraion Bill do not seem to understand is that this concept is not "anti-immigrant" or "anti-Mexican" or "anti-hispanic."
It is anti-ILLEGAL-immigrant.
Please come to this country. Bring your families. Work hard. Be successful. But, come here LEGALLY!
It is anti-ILLEGAL-immigrant.
Please come to this country. Bring your families. Work hard. Be successful. But, come here LEGALLY!
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Another Stem Cell breakthru...
Yet again, scientists have shown that destroying human embryos is unnecessary when it comes to stem cell research. Reuters reported on March 24th, 2006, that German scientists have shown that they can harvest stem cells from mice testicles; and after injecting them into mouse embryos, those stem cells showed pluripotent effects.
Adult stem cells are the way to the future in curing disease. Time and time again, adult stem cells have given results. Embryonic stem cells fail in comparison (unless you are falsifying your data--ie, South Korea!).
Adult stem cells are the way to the future in curing disease. Time and time again, adult stem cells have given results. Embryonic stem cells fail in comparison (unless you are falsifying your data--ie, South Korea!).
Monday, March 06, 2006
Katrina Myths
For a great exposé of the myths about Hurricane Katrina that are being propagated by the leftist media, pick up the March 2006 issue of Popular Mechanics .
It lists 7 of the most egregiouss falsehoods about the aftermath of the tragic hurricane, and point-by-point, breaks them down and corrects them.
Topics covered include why the Federal response to Katrina may actually be the BEST response to date by a governmental agency. It also points out that, by the time Katrina hit land, it wasn't really the "Storm from Hell," as it dropped from a huge monster Cat5 to a smaller (but still a monster) Cat3. And how all the murder and mayhem never really took place in the Superdome.
The magazine never denies that Katrina is one of the worst, if not the worst, disasters to hit the USA; they never deny the tragedy that is still the Gulf Coast.
BUT, once again, the media has taken a false idea and run with it.
It lists 7 of the most egregiouss falsehoods about the aftermath of the tragic hurricane, and point-by-point, breaks them down and corrects them.
Topics covered include why the Federal response to Katrina may actually be the BEST response to date by a governmental agency. It also points out that, by the time Katrina hit land, it wasn't really the "Storm from Hell," as it dropped from a huge monster Cat5 to a smaller (but still a monster) Cat3. And how all the murder and mayhem never really took place in the Superdome.
The magazine never denies that Katrina is one of the worst, if not the worst, disasters to hit the USA; they never deny the tragedy that is still the Gulf Coast.
BUT, once again, the media has taken a false idea and run with it.
Friday, January 06, 2006
The latest "Republican" Scandal
All the major networks keep reporting on the Jack Abramoff scandal as if it was a Republican-only problem. According to Newsmax.Com, 40 of the Democrats 45 Senators took tainted money as well:
• Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), who received at least $22,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN), who received at least $6,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who received at least $20,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who received at least $21,765 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who received at least $12,950 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), who received at least $8,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), who received at least $14,792 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), who received at least $79,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who received at least $14,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), who received at least $45,750 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who received at least $9,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), who received at least $14,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA), who received at least $3,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Kerry (D-MA), who received at least $98,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), who received at least $28,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Pat Leahy (D-VT), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), who received at least $6,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT), who received at least $29,830 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) Received At Least $14,891 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who received at least $10,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), who received at least $78,991 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), who received at least $20,168 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) Received At Least $5,200 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR), who received at least $2,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who received at least $3,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), who received at least $68,941 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO), who received at least $4,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD), who received at least $4,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who received at least $29,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
That's just the Senate side of Congress.
I guess it's not just a "Republican" Scandal after all.
• Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), who received at least $22,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN), who received at least $6,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who received at least $20,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who received at least $21,765 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who received at least $12,950 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), who received at least $8,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), who received at least $14,792 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), who received at least $79,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who received at least $14,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), who received at least $45,750 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who received at least $9,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), who received at least $14,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA), who received at least $3,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Kerry (D-MA), who received at least $98,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), who received at least $28,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Pat Leahy (D-VT), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), who received at least $6,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT), who received at least $29,830 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) Received At Least $14,891 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who received at least $10,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), who received at least $78,991 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), who received at least $20,168 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) Received At Least $5,200 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR), who received at least $2,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who received at least $3,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), who received at least $68,941 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO), who received at least $4,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD), who received at least $4,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who received at least $29,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
That's just the Senate side of Congress.
I guess it's not just a "Republican" Scandal after all.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
The Truth Behind Embryonic Stem Cells
The biggest leap forward in embryonic stem cell research, the work by South Korean researcher Hwang Woo-suk, crumbled beneath the feet of it's supporters recently.
Apparently, Mr Woo-suk LIED about his results in an effort to outshine the successes of ADULT stem cell researchers. Why was he compelled to fabricate data? Was he concerned that experiments with Adult stem cells (those obtained from umbilical cords, fat cells, nasal mucosa, etc) would prove that destroying fertilized embryos was unnecessary?
Apparently, Mr Woo-suk LIED about his results in an effort to outshine the successes of ADULT stem cell researchers. Why was he compelled to fabricate data? Was he concerned that experiments with Adult stem cells (those obtained from umbilical cords, fat cells, nasal mucosa, etc) would prove that destroying fertilized embryos was unnecessary?
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
NSA spying
Personally, I don't like the idea that the government can listen in on my private conversations with my mommy or the pizza place, but, I'm tired of all the hypocritical liberals lambasting the President for this, as if he's the only one who ever ordered a wire tap without a warrant.
Feb 9, 1995, Executive Order 12949. President Clinton authorizes the Attorney General to "approve physical searches, without a court order, to acquire foreign intelligence information for periods of up to one year"
July 14, 1994,. Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee that "the president has inherent authority to conduct warrantless physical searches for foreign intelligence purposes."
May 23, 1979, Executive Order 12139. President Carter authorized the Attorney General "to approve electronic surveillance to acquire foreign intelligence information without a court order."
So do NOT blame this event on a corrupt Republican administration. I didn't hear the lefties whining on 2/9/95, 7/14/94 or 5/23/79.
Feb 9, 1995, Executive Order 12949. President Clinton authorizes the Attorney General to "approve physical searches, without a court order, to acquire foreign intelligence information for periods of up to one year"
July 14, 1994,. Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee that "the president has inherent authority to conduct warrantless physical searches for foreign intelligence purposes."
May 23, 1979, Executive Order 12139. President Carter authorized the Attorney General "to approve electronic surveillance to acquire foreign intelligence information without a court order."
So do NOT blame this event on a corrupt Republican administration. I didn't hear the lefties whining on 2/9/95, 7/14/94 or 5/23/79.
Friday, December 02, 2005
Infant Euthanasia
It could happen here before we realize it.
The Netherlands have set up a "commission to regulate the practice of ending the lives of 'seriously suffering' newborn babies."
Between 1997-2004, 22 newborn babies were killed there because they had spina bifida, a birth defect of the spinal column. I guess they never met the physician who was a 3rd year resident when I was an intern. If this doctor had been born in the Netherlands, he never would have been allowed to live to teach me how to insert central venous lines into dying patients in order to save their lives.
The Netherlands have set up a "commission to regulate the practice of ending the lives of 'seriously suffering' newborn babies."
Between 1997-2004, 22 newborn babies were killed there because they had spina bifida, a birth defect of the spinal column. I guess they never met the physician who was a 3rd year resident when I was an intern. If this doctor had been born in the Netherlands, he never would have been allowed to live to teach me how to insert central venous lines into dying patients in order to save their lives.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Adult Stem Cells strike again!
Once again, researchers have proven that ADULT stem cells are providing cures that the proponents of embryonic stem cells are only dreaming about.
Scientists at the Imperial College of London, England, have shown that by injecting adult stem cells into the blood stream of patients with liver failure, these patients can repair their own liver. The stem cells were derived from the patients' own blood.
Why does the mainstream media continue to ignore these successes and refuse to acknowledge the superiority of adult stem cells over embryonic cells???
Scientists at the Imperial College of London, England, have shown that by injecting adult stem cells into the blood stream of patients with liver failure, these patients can repair their own liver. The stem cells were derived from the patients' own blood.
Why does the mainstream media continue to ignore these successes and refuse to acknowledge the superiority of adult stem cells over embryonic cells???
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Category 5 Hurricanes
The website Weathermatrix.net has compiled a list of all Category 5 Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean since records began to be kept back in 1886. Including Hurricane Rita, there have only been 27 of these storms. Only 9 of them were Cat 5 when they made landfall, and only 3 of those hit the US mainland.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
The Left will do anything to win...
Responding to the revelation that 2 of it's senior staffers illegally obtained Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele's credit report, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) stated that "the DSCC did not authorize the employees to access Mr. Steele's credit report".
They didn't authorize them? That sounds to me like the DSCC might authorize such illegal activity in the future; they just regret being caught at it now. As if their "authorizing" the access would have made it better.
I hope Mr Steele uses the left's favorite tool (the court system)to his full advantage.
They didn't authorize them? That sounds to me like the DSCC might authorize such illegal activity in the future; they just regret being caught at it now. As if their "authorizing" the access would have made it better.
I hope Mr Steele uses the left's favorite tool (the court system)to his full advantage.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Slick Willie at it again
This weekend, Slick Willie Clinton tried to establish his legacy as the greatest President in the history of the universe. After walking hand in hand with GHW Bush to raise money for Katrina victims, Mr Clinton goes on TV claiming that the world was a better place when he was in charge.
Supposedly, President Bush cancelled programs that were started by ex-President Clinton that were saving people from poverty.
Which programs were cancelled, specifically?
Why is it that African-American homeownership is at an all time high?
Why is it that unemployment is at record lows, even with Katrina's wrath?
Why are the federal coffers filling with more tax revenues than ever before?
Don't get me wrong. I think Dubya is spending WAY TOO MUCH MONEY. I'd like to see a smaller deficit. But I NEVER want to see a SURPLUS. That just means they've been stealing too much of our hard earned dollars.
And why is Mr Clinton criticizing Mr Bush for invading Iraq "virtually alone and before UN inspections were completed, with no real urgency." I guess that he forgot that little thing called BOSNIA!
Supposedly, President Bush cancelled programs that were started by ex-President Clinton that were saving people from poverty.
Which programs were cancelled, specifically?
Why is it that African-American homeownership is at an all time high?
Why is it that unemployment is at record lows, even with Katrina's wrath?
Why are the federal coffers filling with more tax revenues than ever before?
Don't get me wrong. I think Dubya is spending WAY TOO MUCH MONEY. I'd like to see a smaller deficit. But I NEVER want to see a SURPLUS. That just means they've been stealing too much of our hard earned dollars.
And why is Mr Clinton criticizing Mr Bush for invading Iraq "virtually alone and before UN inspections were completed, with no real urgency." I guess that he forgot that little thing called BOSNIA!
Monday, September 19, 2005
You Hypocrite
How quickly they forget.
Sure, close to 1000 people so far have been confirmed dead, killed by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. And the European press are loving it. Headlines in European rags lead with bylines about the American South looking like a third world country. They claim that no civilized nation would let it's people down like that.
I guess they forgot about their own natural disaster of just a few short years ago. In August of 2003, Europe experienced what we in Tennessee call a "heat wave." Temperatures got as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 deg C). A total of 40,000 people were killed by the heat. FORTY THOUSAND. What kind of civilized nation would let it's people die from nothing but the heat? No wind. No floods. Just heat.
I'm not saying that 104 degree weather isn't serious. It is, for sure. BUT, it would be nice if the European press would tone down their rhetoric just a bit.
For it is written:
3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Matthew 7:3-5 (NIV)
Sure, close to 1000 people so far have been confirmed dead, killed by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. And the European press are loving it. Headlines in European rags lead with bylines about the American South looking like a third world country. They claim that no civilized nation would let it's people down like that.
I guess they forgot about their own natural disaster of just a few short years ago. In August of 2003, Europe experienced what we in Tennessee call a "heat wave." Temperatures got as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 deg C). A total of 40,000 people were killed by the heat. FORTY THOUSAND. What kind of civilized nation would let it's people die from nothing but the heat? No wind. No floods. Just heat.
I'm not saying that 104 degree weather isn't serious. It is, for sure. BUT, it would be nice if the European press would tone down their rhetoric just a bit.
For it is written:
3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Matthew 7:3-5 (NIV)
They'll never stop...
Not being satisfied at destroying a human being during the embryo stage, scientists at UC Irvine are letting the embryo develop longer until it develops specialized, neural stem cells.
I actually got a bit excited reading this article when it mentions that embryonic stem cells are " not the only type of stem cell". I thought it would acknowledge the many success stories from using Adult Stem cells derived from fat, placenta, nasal tissue, etc. But oh no. They then go on to describe the "neural stem cells". The article never once mentions adult stem cells.
Just wait until the scientists realize that if they just wait a bit longer, actual organs will be present for them to "harvest". In fact, why not just wait until 8 months or so have gone by for the "fetus" to develop even more special cells.
I actually got a bit excited reading this article when it mentions that embryonic stem cells are " not the only type of stem cell". I thought it would acknowledge the many success stories from using Adult Stem cells derived from fat, placenta, nasal tissue, etc. But oh no. They then go on to describe the "neural stem cells". The article never once mentions adult stem cells.
Just wait until the scientists realize that if they just wait a bit longer, actual organs will be present for them to "harvest". In fact, why not just wait until 8 months or so have gone by for the "fetus" to develop even more special cells.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Why I hate "reality" TV
I can't stand these shows. "What Not to Wear." "The Batchelor." "Average Joe." "Survivor." etc.
They prey on people's insecurities, telling them that they are not acceptable the way they are. "You are pathetic and you need our help" is the message these shows send.
Well, it looks like one of these shows has finally gone too far. On September 18, 2005, the New York Daily News reports that the ABC show "Extreme Makeover" may have led to the suicide of a jilted contestant's sister.
It seems that Deleese Williams was flown to LA, promised a Hollywood makover, but on the eve of her surgery, the producer dropped her from the show because her recovery time post-operatively was predicted to be "too long." Before she was flown to LA, the producers got Ms Williams family and friends, including the sister who took her own life, to trash her viciously on camera for a dramatic effect. Shortly after Ms Williams returned home, humiliated, her sister killed herself. Ms Williams is now suing ABC.
Normally, I can't stand lawsuits, but I hope Ms Williams wins this one. That would make for some good reality TV.
They prey on people's insecurities, telling them that they are not acceptable the way they are. "You are pathetic and you need our help" is the message these shows send.
Well, it looks like one of these shows has finally gone too far. On September 18, 2005, the New York Daily News reports that the ABC show "Extreme Makeover" may have led to the suicide of a jilted contestant's sister.
It seems that Deleese Williams was flown to LA, promised a Hollywood makover, but on the eve of her surgery, the producer dropped her from the show because her recovery time post-operatively was predicted to be "too long." Before she was flown to LA, the producers got Ms Williams family and friends, including the sister who took her own life, to trash her viciously on camera for a dramatic effect. Shortly after Ms Williams returned home, humiliated, her sister killed herself. Ms Williams is now suing ABC.
Normally, I can't stand lawsuits, but I hope Ms Williams wins this one. That would make for some good reality TV.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
New World Order
While I am not one who normally believes in conspiracies (except for the one about freemasons hiding the treasure of the Temple of Solomon under a church in NYC!), it looks like we are getting one step closer to a One World Government .
Ex-president of the US Bill Clinton looks like he is setting himself up to be president of the World. Rumors abound about his being next in line to be the Secretary General of the Useless Nations.
Wherever and whenever a neo-con-inspired disaster strikes, he's there, all smiles and thumbs up.
Now it looks like he's bringing 1000 of the world's "leading" thinkers, businessmen and politicians together for one big Clinton-a-thon in NYC, ostentatiously to talk about ending world poverty, lessening religious tensions, reduce global warming and to promote good democracies.
Just imagine the liberal utopia we could be living in, if only we would realize our own ineptitude and let Mr Clinton run our daily lives. We would all gladly work for free, donating our entire salaries to the less fortunate. We would allow the omniscient, omnipotent and benevolent government to provide for our every need. And there would be no need for private charities since big brother was watching out for us now. We would all hold hands, bow our heads and say a prayer to a greater "nothing", all the while admitting that the truest higher power resides in the governmental seat. We'd be riding to work on hydrogen powered bicycles, eating organic broccoli off of biodegradable plates that have been used a dozen or so times beforehand. And we'd all be registered Democrats.
Ex-president of the US Bill Clinton looks like he is setting himself up to be president of the World. Rumors abound about his being next in line to be the Secretary General of the Useless Nations.
Wherever and whenever a neo-con-inspired disaster strikes, he's there, all smiles and thumbs up.
Now it looks like he's bringing 1000 of the world's "leading" thinkers, businessmen and politicians together for one big Clinton-a-thon in NYC, ostentatiously to talk about ending world poverty, lessening religious tensions, reduce global warming and to promote good democracies.
Just imagine the liberal utopia we could be living in, if only we would realize our own ineptitude and let Mr Clinton run our daily lives. We would all gladly work for free, donating our entire salaries to the less fortunate. We would allow the omniscient, omnipotent and benevolent government to provide for our every need. And there would be no need for private charities since big brother was watching out for us now. We would all hold hands, bow our heads and say a prayer to a greater "nothing", all the while admitting that the truest higher power resides in the governmental seat. We'd be riding to work on hydrogen powered bicycles, eating organic broccoli off of biodegradable plates that have been used a dozen or so times beforehand. And we'd all be registered Democrats.
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