Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Losing interest in politics because it just seems to be one group of hypocrites braying at the other.
- The man is a f*cking hero
- Seems like a common sense solution. What took so long?
- See what I mean about hypocrites? How about another example?
- I got to buy a stool to try out these exercises
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Slavery
On this date in 1865 the Congress voted to end slavery. The vote was 119 "yea" and 56 "nay" with 8 Congressmen not voting. It should be noted that every Republican Congressman voted to end slavery (along with 16 Democrats). All of the 56 "nay" votes and all of the not voting (the voting "present" of the day) came from the Democrats.
Just something to keep in mind when you hear the Republicans are the "racist" party.
Just something to keep in mind when you hear the Republicans are the "racist" party.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- People with Green Cards should not be prevented from re-entering the country. That said - I'm not worked up over the so-called "Muslim ban". Mostly because of this.
- The real reason Brent Musberger is retiring is because the body count from the Brent Musberger Drinking Game was getting too high.
- 9 facts about Charles Bronson. I love the anecdote about accepting the Death Wish role.
- The protesters are doing more harm than good to the Democrats. Listen to the people cheering the police in deep-blue Portland.
- Heh heh
- People with Green Cards should not be prevented from re-entering the country. That said - I'm not worked up over the so-called "Muslim ban". Mostly because of this.
- The real reason Brent Musberger is retiring is because the body count from the Brent Musberger Drinking Game was getting too high.
- 9 facts about Charles Bronson. I love the anecdote about accepting the Death Wish role.
- The protesters are doing more harm than good to the Democrats. Listen to the people cheering the police in deep-blue Portland.
- Heh heh
Saturday, January 28, 2017
The Accountant
Saw the movie The Accountant yesterday. Really enjoyed the movie and would highly recommend it. Some great action.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Trump vs the Press - 100% spot on!
- Tommy Heinsohn is the best!
- Speaking of Trump and the press - I did not know this (maybe because the press didn't report it?)
- Heh heh - speaking of the Inauguration
- And speaking of Hillary - Our Children are Watching
- Ben Roethlisberger is a drama queen. But he should retire because as long as Tom Brady is playing the Steelers aren't getting to another Super Bowl. Brady OWNS the Steelers.
- Trump vs the Press - 100% spot on!
- Tommy Heinsohn is the best!
- Speaking of Trump and the press - I did not know this (maybe because the press didn't report it?)
- Heh heh - speaking of the Inauguration
- And speaking of Hillary - Our Children are Watching
- Ben Roethlisberger is a drama queen. But he should retire because as long as Tom Brady is playing the Steelers aren't getting to another Super Bowl. Brady OWNS the Steelers.
Top 5 - Paul Newman Movies
Today would have been Paul Newman's 93rd birthday. Here's my 5 favorite Paul Newman movies - not saying there's his best just MY favorites.
1. Slap Shot - perhaps the best sports movie ever.
2. The Sting - a classic but these days seems a little long
3. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
4. Cool Hand Luke
5. (tie) The Verdict (tie) Absence of Malice
Just missing the list was The Hustler.
1. Slap Shot - perhaps the best sports movie ever.
2. The Sting - a classic but these days seems a little long
3. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
4. Cool Hand Luke
5. (tie) The Verdict (tie) Absence of Malice
Just missing the list was The Hustler.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
New England Patriots
Please don't hate us but the honest truth is that the Patriots going to the Super Bowl to most New England fans this year is no big deal. This isn't like 2001 when the Patriots were a team of destiny or 2007 when New England was looking to go undefeated. This year going to the Super Bowl was just kind of expected.
People around here aren't planning the big parties like years past. You're not going to have to get to a bar hours beforehand to insure you get a seat for the game. The enthusiasm just isn't there. Don't get me wrong - everyone will still be watching the game but this time as fans and not fanatics.
This year it's not personal - it's business. It seems strange.
People around here aren't planning the big parties like years past. You're not going to have to get to a bar hours beforehand to insure you get a seat for the game. The enthusiasm just isn't there. Don't get me wrong - everyone will still be watching the game but this time as fans and not fanatics.
This year it's not personal - it's business. It seems strange.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The smugness of the Hillary supporters just drips from this article.
- Heh heh
- Got to hand it to Dutch humor
- Genius idea!
- Interesting look at the TPP deal from of all places Outside magazine
- Impressive!
- The smugness of the Hillary supporters just drips from this article.
- Heh heh
- Got to hand it to Dutch humor
- Genius idea!
- Interesting look at the TPP deal from of all places Outside magazine
- Impressive!
Monday, January 23, 2017
Rod Stewart
I hope to find something I enjoy as much as Rod Stewart enjoys drawing balls for soccer match-ups.
HT Deadspin
The Day the Democratic Party Died and a New Democratic Party Was Born
An anniversary passed yesterday with little fanfare. The historical significance of the anniversary should not be underestimated though.
On January 22, 1973, former president Lyndon Johnson died and with him died the old ways of the Democratic Party. The backroom deals and arm twisting. The acknowledgement that the Democratic Party was first and foremost the party of the working man and his family. "God, country and a fair wage" could easily have been the motto of the old Democratic Party.
On that same day, 44-years ago the new Democratic Party was also born. On that day, 44-years ago, the Supreme Court handed down its Roe v Wade decision which in effect decriminalized abortion and magically turned it from a medical procedure into a woman's right in the process. Since Roe v Wade the Democratic Party has never been the same. Where do you stand on abortion is the first and foremost question any candidate for any office is asked. The abortion party has also become the protest party. "Judge - you and you wife have kids - so you obviously are against having abortions - therefore we must protest you and we must do it naked while throwing pies." Make no mistake this new Democratic Party is about abortion first - every other issue is secondary - including the economy and national defense.
Since January 22, 1973 the Democratic Party has not run a candidate for President who has not been pro-abortion. This includes John Kerry who said he's a Catholic but that doesn't make sense since the Catholic Church is staunchly pro-life. I'm not optimistic that I'll see a pro-life Democratic candidate in my life.
The fact that the anniversary of the death of the old and birth of the new Democratic Party does not get any recognition is not surprising. Nobody celebrates or notes May 30th as the birth of the Republican Party.
On January 22, 1973, former president Lyndon Johnson died and with him died the old ways of the Democratic Party. The backroom deals and arm twisting. The acknowledgement that the Democratic Party was first and foremost the party of the working man and his family. "God, country and a fair wage" could easily have been the motto of the old Democratic Party.
On that same day, 44-years ago the new Democratic Party was also born. On that day, 44-years ago, the Supreme Court handed down its Roe v Wade decision which in effect decriminalized abortion and magically turned it from a medical procedure into a woman's right in the process. Since Roe v Wade the Democratic Party has never been the same. Where do you stand on abortion is the first and foremost question any candidate for any office is asked. The abortion party has also become the protest party. "Judge - you and you wife have kids - so you obviously are against having abortions - therefore we must protest you and we must do it naked while throwing pies." Make no mistake this new Democratic Party is about abortion first - every other issue is secondary - including the economy and national defense.
Since January 22, 1973 the Democratic Party has not run a candidate for President who has not been pro-abortion. This includes John Kerry who said he's a Catholic but that doesn't make sense since the Catholic Church is staunchly pro-life. I'm not optimistic that I'll see a pro-life Democratic candidate in my life.
The fact that the anniversary of the death of the old and birth of the new Democratic Party does not get any recognition is not surprising. Nobody celebrates or notes May 30th as the birth of the Republican Party.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- This is sad
- Heh heh
- The tempting of the media. Not much difference in the mind of the public between aggressively anti-Trump media and fake news.
- Heh heh
- This is a good point. Also look for the media to rediscover homelessness in the US after 8-years of looking the other way.
- Buying a mountain bike. I'm going to start mountain biking this spring.
- This is sad
- Heh heh
- The tempting of the media. Not much difference in the mind of the public between aggressively anti-Trump media and fake news.
- Heh heh
- This is a good point. Also look for the media to rediscover homelessness in the US after 8-years of looking the other way.
- Buying a mountain bike. I'm going to start mountain biking this spring.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
George W. Bush
Many people were amused by George W Bush's issues with the rain poncho at Donald Trump's inauguration.
I thought the occasion was right to remind people that George W Bush was actually one of the smartest men to ever hold the post of President of the United States.
Penis Mightier
No reason - just felt like posting this SNL classic skit:
Alex Trebek: Welcome back to "Celebrity Jeopardy" It's been an exciting first round. That being said, let's take a look at the scores. Sean Connery has negative 16,500 dollars.
Sean Connery: Damm you and your daily doubles you brigand! One day it'll be my turn, Trebek!
Alex Trebek: Great. Calista Flockhart, with an amazing negative $58,000. Good job.
Calista Flockhart: [ quietly like all of her lines ] Thank you.
Alex Trebek: And finally, Nicholas Cage is in the lead with $8.
Nicholas Cage: You got lights, you've got cameras - bitchin' technology!
Alex Trebek: I don't know how anyone could get $8, but better luck to all of you in the next round. It's time for Double Jeopardy. Let's take a look at the board. The categories are.. Potent Potables; The Pen is Mightier.. that category is all about quotes from famous authors, so you'll all probably be more comfortable with our next category..; Shiny Objects; continuing with Opposites; Things you Shouldn't Put in Your Mouth; What Time is It?; and, finally, Months That Start With Feb. Mr. Cage you're in the lead, so let's start with you.
Nicholas Cage: Hmm.. what? Where...
Alex Trebek: Okay, Calista Flockhart, why don't you pick a category?
Calista Flockhart: Um no.. pass.
Alex Trebek: You'll pass. Very smart. Mr. Connery, why don't you pick?
Sean Connery: Ah! Well met! I'll take Months That Start With Feb, Trebek.
Alex Trebek: For how much?
Sean Connery: Suprise me, you filthy bastard!
Alex Trebek: Okay, that's completely unnecessary. Months That Start With Feb for $800. This is the only month that starts with Feb. [ Sean Connery buzzes in ] Mr. Connery?
Sean Connery: Febtober!
Alex Trebek:No. [ Calista Flockhart buzzes in ] Calista Flockhart.
Calista Flockhart: What is.. Febturday?
Alex Trebek: No.
Sean Connery: She said turd!
Alex Trebek: I hate you! The answer was February. That's the month that starts with Feb. It was last month!
Sean Connery: Aha! A trick question!
Alex Trebek: Yeah, it was a trick question, Mr. Connery. Why don't you pick a category?
Sean Connery: I've got to ask you about the Penis Mightier.
Alex Trebek: What? No. No, no, that is The Pen is Mightier.
Sean Connery: Gussy it up however you want, Trebek. What matters is does it work? Will it really mighty my penis, man?
Alex Trebek: It's not a product, Mr. Connery.
Sean Connery: Because I've ordered devices like that before - wasted a pretty penny, I don't mind telling you. And if The Penis Mightier works, I'll order a dozen.
Alex Trebek: It's not a Penis Mightier, Mr. Connery. There's no such thing!
Nicholas Cage: Wait, wait, wait.. are you selling Penis Mightiers?
Alex Trebek: No! No, I'm not.
Sean Connery: Well, you're sitting on a gold mine, Trebek!
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Simple Minds - All The Things She Said
A very underrated song in my opinion. And also a reminder that more rock singers should also be falconers.
Fred McGriff and the Hall of Fame
I congratulate Tim "Rock" Raines, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez and Jeff Bagwell on their election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. A well deserved honor in each case. My issue is how Fred McGriff has been snubbed by the same voters. No "clean" player has been hurt more by comparison to PED contemporaries than McGriff. This isn't a new issue for me.
In 2004 I compared McGriff to now Hall of Famer Wade Boggs with the Crime Dog coming off very favorable in comparison.
In 2006 I compared McGriff to Bagwell. Are you aware that McGriff has more career HR, RBI and total bases than Bagwell? Yet McGriff is on the outside of the HoF looking in.
In 2011 I made a case of how steroids using players were hurting the HoF chances of clean players. Probably the only time I can recall really disagreeing with Joe Posnanski.
Fred McGriff deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
In 2004 I compared McGriff to now Hall of Famer Wade Boggs with the Crime Dog coming off very favorable in comparison.
In 2006 I compared McGriff to Bagwell. Are you aware that McGriff has more career HR, RBI and total bases than Bagwell? Yet McGriff is on the outside of the HoF looking in.
In 2011 I made a case of how steroids using players were hurting the HoF chances of clean players. Probably the only time I can recall really disagreeing with Joe Posnanski.
Fred McGriff deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
Friday, January 20, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- General Mattis is the man!
- James Carvelle attended the Inauguration today in disguise
- Is it me or does this American eagle look like Donald Trump?
- If you aren't impressed and humbled by this little guy then there's no hope for you
- Part 2 of Tom Brady at the Seabass School of Football
- Speaking of Brady and the Patriots
- The Dalai Lama's 5 keys to happiness
- General Mattis is the man!
- James Carvelle attended the Inauguration today in disguise
- Is it me or does this American eagle look like Donald Trump?
- If you aren't impressed and humbled by this little guy then there's no hope for you
- Part 2 of Tom Brady at the Seabass School of Football
- Speaking of Brady and the Patriots
- The Dalai Lama's 5 keys to happiness
Update on President H. W. Bush
Glad that President Bush and his lovely wife Barbara are both doing better. However, in my head as I read the press release I hear Dana Carvey's impersonation of Bush saying, "I'll be God-damned if I die before that little prick H. Ross Perot kicks the bucket! Not gonna do it!"
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