Okay, this is getting scary; I'm agreeing w/Penn and Teller again. And sheesh; this is three posts in one day...
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
WHOA!
I usually don't agree with Penn and Teller on their political views, but here's one case where I do:
The big problem is that the EU doesn't want us to give genetically engineered crops to starving people in the Third World. Screw 'em; unless/until the EU member countries take a greater hand in helping the worlds' poor, quit your damn whining.
The big problem is that the EU doesn't want us to give genetically engineered crops to starving people in the Third World. Screw 'em; unless/until the EU member countries take a greater hand in helping the worlds' poor, quit your damn whining.
If I were from South Park
I recently started watching South Park (yes, I'm probably one of two people who've never seen it), and saw Which South Park kid are you? on GOC's site.
So, here's me:
Huh. Don't know whether that's good or bad; guess I'll have to watch South Park more!
So, here's me:
| Which South Park kid are you most like? Stan You're pretty normal. Infact you're usually the sane voice of reason when everyone else is going crazy.
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Huh. Don't know whether that's good or bad; guess I'll have to watch South Park more!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Let's just make ALL marriage illegal
The never-ending assault on religious rights has taken a new twist in the EU. The Sexual Orientation Regulations, soon to take effect in the U.K., makes it illegal "for anyone providing goods, services, facilities, education or public functions to discriminate on the grounds that someone is heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual." Sounds good, huh? But what happens when the lefts' desire for equality actually strips away someone elses rights?
This has got to stop. I'm all for equal rights; I've never discriminated against anyone based on their race, religion, skin color, or sexual preference. But the definition of discrimination should not include expressing my displeasure. If I want to hand out leaflets calling homosexuality a sin (not to worry, I don't); then damnit I should be allowed to do that. (Sounds kinda familiar, huh?)
This has got to stop. I'm all for equal rights; I've never discriminated against anyone based on their race, religion, skin color, or sexual preference. But the definition of discrimination should not include expressing my displeasure. If I want to hand out leaflets calling homosexuality a sin (not to worry, I don't); then damnit I should be allowed to do that. (Sounds kinda familiar, huh?)
Friday, September 29, 2006
Terrorism IS Manageable
Hallelujah, I finally see the light. Why, oh why, didn't we all listen to Oliver Stone before. That bastion of truth-in-filmaking tells us that terrorism is a manageable action, and that we can live with it.
Hey Stone. Do you maybe want to tell the families of Flight 93's victims that terrorism is manageable? Or what about the families of those who had to jump from 80 floors up as the WTC towers fell? What the hell kind of pompous ass are you, that you can call the 9/11 attacks 'manageable'. Bless your little heart, though, for realizing that not all of the worlds' problems are the fault of the U.S.
I'll tell you how to 'manage' terrorism; relentlessly pursue those responsible, including their financiers. (Yes, this means all you assholes that send money to terrorist organizations; you're just as guilty).
Hey Stone. Do you maybe want to tell the families of Flight 93's victims that terrorism is manageable? Or what about the families of those who had to jump from 80 floors up as the WTC towers fell? What the hell kind of pompous ass are you, that you can call the 9/11 attacks 'manageable'. Bless your little heart, though, for realizing that not all of the worlds' problems are the fault of the U.S.
I'll tell you how to 'manage' terrorism; relentlessly pursue those responsible, including their financiers. (Yes, this means all you assholes that send money to terrorist organizations; you're just as guilty).
Friday, September 15, 2006
Yet another Great Satan?
The United States has been considered the "Great Satan" by the Moslem world. Now, it looks like Pope Benedict XVI, and by extension the Holy Catholic Church, will also be put on the Moslem most-hated list. While in Germany recently, the pope quoted a conversation between "a 14th century Byzantine Christian emperor and an educated Persian." Here's what the Pope said:
"The emperor comes to speak about the issue of jihad, holy war," the pope said. "He said, I quote, "Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached," he quoted the emperor as saying."
Get it, you stupid Mooslems? The Pope didn't say these things, he was quoting the Byzantine emperor. And what's the reaction of the "Religion of Peace"? Try this! Or this!
Michelle, as usual, has excellent commentary on the issue.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. Mohammed? Piss be upon him!
"The emperor comes to speak about the issue of jihad, holy war," the pope said. "He said, I quote, "Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached," he quoted the emperor as saying."
Get it, you stupid Mooslems? The Pope didn't say these things, he was quoting the Byzantine emperor. And what's the reaction of the "Religion of Peace"? Try this! Or this!
Michelle, as usual, has excellent commentary on the issue.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. Mohammed? Piss be upon him!
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Common Sense breaking out at TSA?
Finally, what appears to be some common sense is breaking out at TSA. In short, Air Marshals Director Dana Brown had previously had in place some, well, pretty damn stupid regulations regarding the conduct of air marshals, such as a formal dress code and requiring all air marshals to stay at known hotels when traveling.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Educational TV?
One of my daily routines is to visit the good folks at HotAir. Every weekday they bring insightful information on various topics, mainly the War on Terror. Michele Malkin and crew work hard to keep the rest of informed on things we may not ever hear about. Well, today I saw something there that was just so vile and disgusting, it actually turns my stomach to think about it. (and that takes a lot).
You've probably heard about the guy in Brooklyn who recently was arrested for re-broadcasting Al Manar TV, which is a propaganda arm of Hizbollah. Well, Michelle, Bryan, and Allahpundit at HotAir took a look into some of the programming on Al Manar. One of the things they showed was a TV show that depicted a Jew (possibly Hassidic?) demanding the 'blood of a Christian boy'. A young boy was led into the room with fear in his eyes. The shot then switched to the young boy having his head forced over what looks like a bowl on the floor, with him crying and begging for help from his Mama. Next, the boys' cries suddenly stop, and we see blood spilling out on the floor. Yeah, them Jews are just SO bloodthirsty, constantly coming after the Christians for their insane, evil rituals.
Religion of Peace? My ass it's the religion of peace. Where the hell is CAIR in this? What about Michael Moore or Arianna Huffington, why don't they talk about this? No, they'd rather talk about how the levee's breaking is all Bush's fault.
Mohammed? Piss be upon him.
You've probably heard about the guy in Brooklyn who recently was arrested for re-broadcasting Al Manar TV, which is a propaganda arm of Hizbollah. Well, Michelle, Bryan, and Allahpundit at HotAir took a look into some of the programming on Al Manar. One of the things they showed was a TV show that depicted a Jew (possibly Hassidic?) demanding the 'blood of a Christian boy'. A young boy was led into the room with fear in his eyes. The shot then switched to the young boy having his head forced over what looks like a bowl on the floor, with him crying and begging for help from his Mama. Next, the boys' cries suddenly stop, and we see blood spilling out on the floor. Yeah, them Jews are just SO bloodthirsty, constantly coming after the Christians for their insane, evil rituals.
Religion of Peace? My ass it's the religion of peace. Where the hell is CAIR in this? What about Michael Moore or Arianna Huffington, why don't they talk about this? No, they'd rather talk about how the levee's breaking is all Bush's fault.
Mohammed? Piss be upon him.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Too much info!
Why, oh why, would a teacher talk to 9 and 10 year olds about abortion? Katherine McGuire, a fourth-grade teacher in Canonsburg, PA's Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School did just that. McGuire, in a social studies class, was explaining the voting process to her students when one student asked about abortion. This wacko teacher then decided to explain exactly how an abortion is performed; describing for the students how a needle is injected into the womb, then the fetus is sucked out and killed.
The teacher was suspended with pay, while the PA State Education Association is of course backing the teacher. Many parents are rightly upset with the teacher, and are demanding action. Read the full article here.
The teacher was suspended with pay, while the PA State Education Association is of course backing the teacher. Many parents are rightly upset with the teacher, and are demanding action. Read the full article here.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Extremist Wacko's
I'm really fed up. I just finished listening to the recently-released audio clips of that wacko UNC-CH student who ran over nine people in his SUV. (You can listen to it here.) What in the HELL is wrong with some of these people. Thankfully, some Islamic groups have already issued condemnations for the act... I wonder what (if anything) George Clooney or Sean Penn will have to say on the subject.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
What's up doc?
I've always heard some of the horror stories coming from countries that have a National Health Service, but never found a good source for some of the info.
Well, I just found a GREAT blog discussing national health care, and what can go wrong. Dr. Crippen, in his diary, relates what really happens on a day-by-day basis when you're saddled with socialized medicine.
Look, I'd love to see everyone in the U.S. have inexpensive access to quality medical care. But from everything I've read and heard (and I looked into this a fair amount back when Hillary tried to push this through her, er, Bill's White House), the dangers of a NHS far outweigh any apparent benefit. My son recently hyperextended his knee while playing basketball... he had an MRI appointment within 1 1/2 weeks (it's today, in fact). And his knee isn't all that bad... he can't straighten it as much as he should, but he can walk around on it (he limps a bit). He's not in any pain; it just stiffens up on him after sitting for awhile. So 1 1/2 weeks; hmm, not bad. How long would he have to wait if we had a socialized system like Canada or the U.K.?
Well, I just found a GREAT blog discussing national health care, and what can go wrong. Dr. Crippen, in his diary, relates what really happens on a day-by-day basis when you're saddled with socialized medicine.
Look, I'd love to see everyone in the U.S. have inexpensive access to quality medical care. But from everything I've read and heard (and I looked into this a fair amount back when Hillary tried to push this through her, er, Bill's White House), the dangers of a NHS far outweigh any apparent benefit. My son recently hyperextended his knee while playing basketball... he had an MRI appointment within 1 1/2 weeks (it's today, in fact). And his knee isn't all that bad... he can't straighten it as much as he should, but he can walk around on it (he limps a bit). He's not in any pain; it just stiffens up on him after sitting for awhile. So 1 1/2 weeks; hmm, not bad. How long would he have to wait if we had a socialized system like Canada or the U.K.?
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Tit for Tat?
Now this is really disgusting. The Sheaf, the student-run newspaper of the University of Saskatchewan, ran an editorial last week discussing the Mohammed cartoon controversy, along with their reasons for not running the cartoons. Specifically, they state that because of the violence shown by fanatics, they don't want to stoke the fires. But then they turn around and run (mistakenly, of course... yeah right!) a cartoon showing Jesus giving oral sex to a "capitalist pig". Just how do you make that mistake, anyway... is there no oversight from the editorial staff on what gets published?
Hmm, maybe it's time to rape and pillage!
Hmm, maybe it's time to rape and pillage!
Education in America
Our wonderful teacher unions are at it again... desperate to save their cushy, taxpayer-financed, difficult-to-fire-from jobs, they're attacking anyone who questions our public school system. Now it's John Stossel, of ABC's 20/20. John's had a series of tv and internet reports detailing some of the problems with America's education system. I'm sure everybody's heard the claims; U.S. students are falling behind in test scores, especially in the critical areas of math and science, when compared to the rest of the world; public schools are costing more money and delivering less product; school choice has worked in other countries and works here when it's attempted. (See some of his great columns here).
I don't know the answers, and I don't know enough to say whether John (and many others) are right or wrong. I do know, from personal experience, that public school teachers run the gamut from caring, very intelligent, highly effective teachers to lazy, incompetent slobs doing just enough to keep their positions. How do I know this? I work for an education software company in the research department, and I regulary visit and observe public schools.
My point, however, is that the teacher unions just plain don't want to address the issues that John Stossel raises. Instead of addressing the issues, they're demonstrating today at ABC offices in New York, Chicago, and others. The organizers claim his reporting "so violates the democratic principles of open-mindedness, balance, and fairness we hold dear as educators of Social Studies, and so departs from the standards of objective and unbiased journalism...".
Violates the democratic principles of open-mindedness? What the hell are they talking about? Just because they don't agree with John's reporting? C'mon, gimmee a freaking break. And why haven't they addressed the concerns and questions that are raised? Teachers unions are in a purely defensive mode across the country; how about spending some of this energy improving school education instead of attacking critics?
I don't know the answers, and I don't know enough to say whether John (and many others) are right or wrong. I do know, from personal experience, that public school teachers run the gamut from caring, very intelligent, highly effective teachers to lazy, incompetent slobs doing just enough to keep their positions. How do I know this? I work for an education software company in the research department, and I regulary visit and observe public schools.
My point, however, is that the teacher unions just plain don't want to address the issues that John Stossel raises. Instead of addressing the issues, they're demonstrating today at ABC offices in New York, Chicago, and others. The organizers claim his reporting "so violates the democratic principles of open-mindedness, balance, and fairness we hold dear as educators of Social Studies, and so departs from the standards of objective and unbiased journalism...".
Violates the democratic principles of open-mindedness? What the hell are they talking about? Just because they don't agree with John's reporting? C'mon, gimmee a freaking break. And why haven't they addressed the concerns and questions that are raised? Teachers unions are in a purely defensive mode across the country; how about spending some of this energy improving school education instead of attacking critics?
Monday, February 27, 2006
Maybe the problem will take care of itself?
I guess Darwin has a hand in the Israeli-Palestine conflict also!
What is it with Hamas? Whether you're on the Palestinians or the Israeli's side, one thing is certain; Israel is not going to roll over and play dead. Yet Hamas refuses to take any steps to try to bring about a peaceful settlement of the situation.
What is it with Hamas? Whether you're on the Palestinians or the Israeli's side, one thing is certain; Israel is not going to roll over and play dead. Yet Hamas refuses to take any steps to try to bring about a peaceful settlement of the situation.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Religion Of Peace... yeah, right!
Saw this post detailing yet more deaths directly attributable to the cartoon controversy, and radical Muslim's over-reactions to the issue. I guess I shouldn't be too harsh, though. Remember all the riots and mayhem when Piss Christ and Elephant Dung Mary were first released? Oh yeah, there weren't any.
The editors at Jyllands-Posten are in hiding; the cartoon creators dare not be seen in public; Danish missions have been attacked across the globe, many deaths have been directly caused by the cartoon controversy, but we're supposed to believe Islam is the "religion of peace"??? Yeah, right. More like this!
The editors at Jyllands-Posten are in hiding; the cartoon creators dare not be seen in public; Danish missions have been attacked across the globe, many deaths have been directly caused by the cartoon controversy, but we're supposed to believe Islam is the "religion of peace"??? Yeah, right. More like this!
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