You people do realize that the first couple of boat loads of settlers in America were the dregs of the English prison system, right? Most were debtors--those that could not pay their and their families debts and were imprisoned.
I bet you are wondering why I am bringing this up. Why, oh why, Professor? Just to bring to light that the US went from a nation of debtors to a nation in debt. All the "good" indicators of the economy, like consumer confidence is based on credit. People are spending credit not money. It has been said that 6 out of 10 people in the US are in debt. The problem is it WILL NOT get better.
Housing sucks--a debt problem. This will not be fully known until probably '09. Plus a lot of the institution that are buying the US debt are from foreign shores. Meaning we are and will be in debt to other countries.
It will never happen, but I would like to see the debt called in. It would make the Great Depression look like a hiccup.
31 December 2007
30 December 2007
Who Killed Benazir? (Updated) | Danger Room from Wired.com
Who Killed Benazir? (Updated) | Danger Room from Wired.com
If you were told to round up the usual suspects--you would be busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest. Looks like everyone wanted her dead.
If you were told to round up the usual suspects--you would be busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest. Looks like everyone wanted her dead.
28 December 2007
NPR : Tensions Mount Between Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran
NPR : Tensions Mount Between Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran
The Kurds are becoming a liability to the US. Turkey wants them dead, Iran is not too thrilled with their existence. And the US is caught between Iraq and a hard place.
The Kurds are becoming a liability to the US. Turkey wants them dead, Iran is not too thrilled with their existence. And the US is caught between Iraq and a hard place.
Bhutto's Death Was State Terrorism
So says Sharif, the new opposition leader.
It’s state terrorism, says Nawaz RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that the tragic death of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairwoman Benazir Bhutto was a result of state terrorism, according to Daily Times staff reporter Aamir Yasin. Addressing PPP workers at Rawalpindi General Hospital (RGH), where Bhutto succumbed to hre injuries, Nawaz said Benazir’s death would be avenged not only by the PPP workers but also by the nation. “The nation will take revenge of Benazir’s killing,” he said. “Musharraf government is incapable of controlling the situation and people are facing the result of his policies,” NNI quoted Nawaz as saying.
It’s state terrorism, says Nawaz RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that the tragic death of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairwoman Benazir Bhutto was a result of state terrorism, according to Daily Times staff reporter Aamir Yasin. Addressing PPP workers at Rawalpindi General Hospital (RGH), where Bhutto succumbed to hre injuries, Nawaz said Benazir’s death would be avenged not only by the PPP workers but also by the nation. “The nation will take revenge of Benazir’s killing,” he said. “Musharraf government is incapable of controlling the situation and people are facing the result of his policies,” NNI quoted Nawaz as saying.
26 December 2007
No Divorce
I read this recently while checking out articles during my Xmas lull. It seems that the Supreme Court Of Rhode Island has said that gay couples may not divorce. You may be thinking ...WTF?...well gay cannot marry in Rhode Island..if that is the case then why would you need to state that they could not divorce either? If they are not legally married...there can be no divorce...that pretty simple...but as usual they must make this seem more than it is.
Do you care? If you do then may I suggest you mind your own f*cking business...it does not concern you.
Do you care? If you do then may I suggest you mind your own f*cking business...it does not concern you.
23 December 2007
When Morons Are Attacked
Recently 3 female friends are out jogging with their dogs. Oh yeah , this is in Alaska. Well about a mile into their jog they are confronted by 7 wolves and the women panic and eventually get out of the situation with only one dog hurt.
Now the rest of the story--these morons are jogging in sub zero weather, in an area that is posted about the dangers of a possible wolf attack. There is massive snow on the ground wolves are finding food scarce and these idiots show up with dogs.
Okay, and now it is the wolf's fault that these in-bred morons are out jogging in an area clearly marked--what part of this makes it the wolf's fault? This is a typical stupid response by sanctimonious humans--they enter into a wild animals home and when they are attacked they just cannot understand why.
If you really want to avoid this type of confrontation--STAY OUT OF THE WOLF'S HOME!
It is that simple--pull your head out of your ass and use the head for something other than a hat rack.
STUPID IS LETHAL!
Now the rest of the story--these morons are jogging in sub zero weather, in an area that is posted about the dangers of a possible wolf attack. There is massive snow on the ground wolves are finding food scarce and these idiots show up with dogs.
Okay, and now it is the wolf's fault that these in-bred morons are out jogging in an area clearly marked--what part of this makes it the wolf's fault? This is a typical stupid response by sanctimonious humans--they enter into a wild animals home and when they are attacked they just cannot understand why.
If you really want to avoid this type of confrontation--STAY OUT OF THE WOLF'S HOME!
It is that simple--pull your head out of your ass and use the head for something other than a hat rack.
STUPID IS LETHAL!
18 December 2007
Xmas Letters For The Troops
I know all have seen this program, where school kids are asked to write letters to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. it is used as a moral booster. But last over 400,000 of these letters were destroyed by the military, because of a security risk. The military said that they may have anti-war words or anthrax contained within the letters. WTF? you mean men and women that are adults could not handle some anti-war rhetoric? Please! And what is up with the anthrax thing? Children are doing their own bio-weapons research......what bullshit!
Now by the way, the kids have been asked to do it again this year and the letters will be destroyed. Why? Make the people think that they are helping the troops; it keeps the people thinking that they are making a difference.
This is a sad, sad turn and needs to be addressed by the military. Why they are deceiving these children who are only trying to do their part to help the moral of the US troops overseas? Will it be an issue, no it will not. WHY?
CHUQ
Now by the way, the kids have been asked to do it again this year and the letters will be destroyed. Why? Make the people think that they are helping the troops; it keeps the people thinking that they are making a difference.
This is a sad, sad turn and needs to be addressed by the military. Why they are deceiving these children who are only trying to do their part to help the moral of the US troops overseas? Will it be an issue, no it will not. WHY?
CHUQ
14 December 2007
What Party To Support?
If you see the 2 party system as a lump of crap, then this is an interesting question. Where do you put your support in the upcoming elections? That is a question that you must answer for yourself. Me? I am looking at the Green Party. Why? Their statement of principles is closer to my own beliefs than any other party. There is also SPUSA, but they are just looking for attention that they will never receive.
For me, it appears that the winner and the nominee of the Dem party will be someone I cannot support. Why? The two leaders, as of now, are just business as usual. They want to reform Nafta, Health care, yada, yada. I have a prob with reform. Why? It is a temporary fix, easily changed, and will not be any help. Reforms are about as worthless as the lip service it receives from the candidates. If there is not change, then NOTHING will change.
Okay, how about the GOP candidates? (the sound of gut wrenching laughter can be heard in the background).
As Axl Rose sang in patience, "where do we go, where do we go from here?" It is a scary prospect--the choices that the voters are given, that is.
For me, it appears that the winner and the nominee of the Dem party will be someone I cannot support. Why? The two leaders, as of now, are just business as usual. They want to reform Nafta, Health care, yada, yada. I have a prob with reform. Why? It is a temporary fix, easily changed, and will not be any help. Reforms are about as worthless as the lip service it receives from the candidates. If there is not change, then NOTHING will change.
Okay, how about the GOP candidates? (the sound of gut wrenching laughter can be heard in the background).
As Axl Rose sang in patience, "where do we go, where do we go from here?" It is a scary prospect--the choices that the voters are given, that is.
13 December 2007
Iraq Is Looking UP
Only if you are a mindless drone and accept the crap they want you to hear. OK, a new poll says that Americans think that the US is making progress in Iraq, by 54%. Good right? well. what about the Iraqis, after all that is what we were told was one of the reasons for the invasion?
The Iraqis DO NOT want us there. The Iraqis DO NOT want permenant bases in their country. They want our troops to do their work for them and restore security so the politicians can continue their hold on power.
How about a unified Iraq? This, my friends is the biggest pipedream. That is what the US wants, not necessarily what the Iraqis want. The only unifying thing in Iraq is the hatred of the US, not necessarily the troops, but the governmental bullsh*t coming from Washington. So if you are looking for unity in Iraq--look to the hatred held by Iraqis--that is about the only unifying concept at this point in their history.
The Iraqis DO NOT want us there. The Iraqis DO NOT want permenant bases in their country. They want our troops to do their work for them and restore security so the politicians can continue their hold on power.
How about a unified Iraq? This, my friends is the biggest pipedream. That is what the US wants, not necessarily what the Iraqis want. The only unifying thing in Iraq is the hatred of the US, not necessarily the troops, but the governmental bullsh*t coming from Washington. So if you are looking for unity in Iraq--look to the hatred held by Iraqis--that is about the only unifying concept at this point in their history.
12 December 2007
Primaries And Electoral politics
I have been watching so much on the primaries and the approaching elections and I have reinforced my belief that the process needs a major overhaul.
For instance, the campaigns in the primaries should be 90 days. They should be publicly funded and winner takes the state. Then once a candidate is picked from each party, then the election process should be 6 weeks long and publicly funded. Issues only! No dragging family into it.
This would help give the campaigns and the elections more significance. And stop the brain drain on the population.
For instance, the campaigns in the primaries should be 90 days. They should be publicly funded and winner takes the state. Then once a candidate is picked from each party, then the election process should be 6 weeks long and publicly funded. Issues only! No dragging family into it.
This would help give the campaigns and the elections more significance. And stop the brain drain on the population.
09 December 2007
Obama Plays The Oprah Card
It is 3 weeks from the caucus in Iowa--time to play a trump card. for Obama that is his benefactor, Oprah. She will join the stump in Iowa, SC and NH. Will she help? That is thye $64 question. In the recent past, not too much difference has been made by the use of celebs. But Oprah is Oprah and about a ga-zillion women listen to what she says.
IMO, she will not do much to gain the young voters, more likely she will help convince the older women, say 35-60 group. If that occurs, she will be pulling from some of Clinton's audience.
It will be interesting to see after her stump with Obama and the next polls, to see if she will make a difference. I think she will not make that much of a difference.
IMO, she will not do much to gain the young voters, more likely she will help convince the older women, say 35-60 group. If that occurs, she will be pulling from some of Clinton's audience.
It will be interesting to see after her stump with Obama and the next polls, to see if she will make a difference. I think she will not make that much of a difference.
07 December 2007
Major News Stories
I am a bit pissed at the so-called "news" media. Why? I watch national news, but yet I keep getting these local stories for days on end.
I do not care about a car chase
I do not care about a missing wife
I do not care about a shooting--other than an initial report
I do not care about slutty starlets
I do not care about a plane crash--other than the initial report
I do not care about a bank robber
I do not care about a missing hiker
I do not care about.......pick some fluff piece and you will know.
Will someone please tell me if there is an outlet that actually reports the news?
I do not care about a car chase
I do not care about a missing wife
I do not care about a shooting--other than an initial report
I do not care about slutty starlets
I do not care about a plane crash--other than the initial report
I do not care about a bank robber
I do not care about a missing hiker
I do not care about.......pick some fluff piece and you will know.
Will someone please tell me if there is an outlet that actually reports the news?
06 December 2007
Let The Attacks Begin
Do you remember Willie Horton? Probably not! well he was a prisoner than Dukakis let out of prison and he committed more crimes--it was the campaign hot topic--it was a big influence in the Dukakis loss.
Someone in the Repub camps sat on a story about a rapist in Arkansas that was released by Huckabee and he committed more stuff. Now that Huck has jumped ahead of Romney--the story comes out. Will it be successful? Most likely.
Dems are also jumping on the trash chucking tactic. Clinton camp has issued a piece about Obama when he was in Kindergarten saying that he wanted to be Pres. this somehow makes him look too ambitious.
IMO, anyone that is running for Pres is ambitious, to include Hil.
oh yeah, I need to address religion. Why? Don't ask! But Huck's popularity seems to be his religious background, sooooooooo--Mitt will go on TV and explain Mormonism. He thinks this will help him as it did with JFK when he addressed his catholism.
Will this work? I question its timing. To me he is looking a bit desperate. The whole religion thing will most likely be vague at best.
Someone in the Repub camps sat on a story about a rapist in Arkansas that was released by Huckabee and he committed more stuff. Now that Huck has jumped ahead of Romney--the story comes out. Will it be successful? Most likely.
Dems are also jumping on the trash chucking tactic. Clinton camp has issued a piece about Obama when he was in Kindergarten saying that he wanted to be Pres. this somehow makes him look too ambitious.
IMO, anyone that is running for Pres is ambitious, to include Hil.
oh yeah, I need to address religion. Why? Don't ask! But Huck's popularity seems to be his religious background, sooooooooo--Mitt will go on TV and explain Mormonism. He thinks this will help him as it did with JFK when he addressed his catholism.
Will this work? I question its timing. To me he is looking a bit desperate. The whole religion thing will most likely be vague at best.
04 December 2007
A Teddy Bear Named Muhammed
hopefully you people know all about the situation that was playing out in Sudan, over the English school teacher who crapped in her chili over the name of a teddy bear. Well at first she was sentenced to 40 lashes and 15 days in jail. Then it was 15 days in jail and deportation. Then it was time served and she is home.
OK this played out on the news and brought the "fanatics" to the screen. They kept pushing the fact that it was prinary kids she was dealing with and the population went berserk. It was used to reinforce the ias on the media against Muslims. Yes, they over-reacted on this and looked rather foolish in doing so. But that was the spin they wanted to portray.
my question is, she was sent to a country to teach and she had NO knowledge of the customs, religion or culture? The company that sent her did not go into specifics on the do's and don'ts of a foreign country?
I say that the people involved were f*cking stupid! The school had been there since 1902 and no one knows the culture of thye country. Please! If you are gonna be STUPID, you have got to be strong. STUPID can be fatal!
OK this played out on the news and brought the "fanatics" to the screen. They kept pushing the fact that it was prinary kids she was dealing with and the population went berserk. It was used to reinforce the ias on the media against Muslims. Yes, they over-reacted on this and looked rather foolish in doing so. But that was the spin they wanted to portray.
my question is, she was sent to a country to teach and she had NO knowledge of the customs, religion or culture? The company that sent her did not go into specifics on the do's and don'ts of a foreign country?
I say that the people involved were f*cking stupid! The school had been there since 1902 and no one knows the culture of thye country. Please! If you are gonna be STUPID, you have got to be strong. STUPID can be fatal!
03 December 2007
Media And Its Reps
Is it just me or is the major news outlets giving us a distorted view of ourselves? I mean look at EVERY network and their on camera anchors. They are handsome, cute, sexy, thin, yada yada.
The ones that get the most air time are those that are "perfect". No? Name one that is not. The minute reports are those that may be a bit less than "perfect". This all just reinforces my belief that the media, as it is today, is about ratings and not the news of the day. This is what er get when the news is controlled by the Entertainment Division of a corporation.
Yes, there are a few that do not fit into this outline, but they are few and far between.
The ones that get the most air time are those that are "perfect". No? Name one that is not. The minute reports are those that may be a bit less than "perfect". This all just reinforces my belief that the media, as it is today, is about ratings and not the news of the day. This is what er get when the news is controlled by the Entertainment Division of a corporation.
Yes, there are a few that do not fit into this outline, but they are few and far between.
01 December 2007
A Road to Peace
Bush and his minions put together a last ditch effort to achieve some sort of a success somewhere in the world. They were trying desperately to find something that would improve his non-existent legacy as president of the US.
My first thought was that this was an attempt to blow smoke up the world's ass, but after only a very short time there was a break though and Palestine and israel have agreed on the basics of the negotiations. Now I think that there was already a decision before they came to Maryland and they waited to announce it to give Bush a boost on the international stage.
It is good news, but it will come to no fruition because eventually, all concerned players will have to engage Hamas and that is a no-no. Hamas needs to pull their heads out of their butts and realize that they were elected to represent the Palestinian people, not to fire lame ass rockets.
Only once ALL sides come to the table and deal with each other with hinesty and respect there will be NO peace, regardless of what Bush wants. His legacy will suck now and the day he leaves office. Sorry dude! Truth is hard!
My first thought was that this was an attempt to blow smoke up the world's ass, but after only a very short time there was a break though and Palestine and israel have agreed on the basics of the negotiations. Now I think that there was already a decision before they came to Maryland and they waited to announce it to give Bush a boost on the international stage.
It is good news, but it will come to no fruition because eventually, all concerned players will have to engage Hamas and that is a no-no. Hamas needs to pull their heads out of their butts and realize that they were elected to represent the Palestinian people, not to fire lame ass rockets.
Only once ALL sides come to the table and deal with each other with hinesty and respect there will be NO peace, regardless of what Bush wants. His legacy will suck now and the day he leaves office. Sorry dude! Truth is hard!
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