Sunday, February 26, 2006
Comment of the Week
Our priest informed us today that Mass for Monday and Tuesday is cancelled because he is going to Mardi Gras.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
A Special Thanks to President Bush
I would like to thank President Bush for the commitment he has made to selling several major U.S. ports to the Emir of Dubai against the wishes of his own party members. After four years of playing up America's xenophobic tendencies to promote the "War on Terrorism," that same political machine he has built is about to run him over now that he is expecting Americans to understand the ins and outs of capitalism overnight.
You just gave Congress to the Democrats.
You just gave Congress to the Democrats.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Hello
I realize I have been offline for quite a bit of time, but the daily news is so shockingly and sadly comical these days that it seemed that extra words were unnecessary.
The Muhammed Cartoon Scandal: I have actually been watching that for a while now; long before MSNBC et al caught wind of it, but the idea of it devolving into violence struck me as being too absurd to pursue the topic. Once again, humanity has let me down. I emphathize with the protesters, but putting bounties on the heads of cartoonists or burning an embassy is sheer madness.
Trigger Happy Cheney: I do believe it was an accident, but since Cheney did it, it is now my daily source of amusement. Cheney can become a rapper now: he told Congress to go f*** themselves and he has shot someone.
The Muhammed Cartoon Scandal: I have actually been watching that for a while now; long before MSNBC et al caught wind of it, but the idea of it devolving into violence struck me as being too absurd to pursue the topic. Once again, humanity has let me down. I emphathize with the protesters, but putting bounties on the heads of cartoonists or burning an embassy is sheer madness.
Trigger Happy Cheney: I do believe it was an accident, but since Cheney did it, it is now my daily source of amusement. Cheney can become a rapper now: he told Congress to go f*** themselves and he has shot someone.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Sheri's Weekly Rant - Cindy Sheenan
I have supported this grieving, anti-war mom since she first camped outside of President Bush's ranch, but the rumor I am hearing about her being considered for a Senate seat is unacceptable!
Congress is screwed up enough as it is, do we really need to add someone else with no qualifications? I like Sheenan, I do, but dammit, no! Be a poster child for another candidate, but keep your keister out of Congress! A line must be drawn somewhere!
Congress is screwed up enough as it is, do we really need to add someone else with no qualifications? I like Sheenan, I do, but dammit, no! Be a poster child for another candidate, but keep your keister out of Congress! A line must be drawn somewhere!
Americans Use Too Much Oil?!?
A Texan claiming that Americans are addicted to oil?
Even stranger...too dependent on his rich foreign friend's oil? Is Karl Rove still on duty at the White House? This tidbit from the State of the Union address last night was nothing short of amusing, since it had precious little to do environmental concern and more to do with the fact that the focus on Iran, one of our biggest indirect oil suppliers, is going to get us kicked in our gas-guzzling keisters.
But with a 39% approval rating, he had to talk about something non-triggering.
Even stranger...too dependent on his rich foreign friend's oil? Is Karl Rove still on duty at the White House? This tidbit from the State of the Union address last night was nothing short of amusing, since it had precious little to do environmental concern and more to do with the fact that the focus on Iran, one of our biggest indirect oil suppliers, is going to get us kicked in our gas-guzzling keisters.
But with a 39% approval rating, he had to talk about something non-triggering.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
What About Sharon?
I thought of something earlier that I have not really seen addressed in cyberspace in reference to the recent Palestinian elections, and that something, or someone is Ariel Sharon. Although still comatose, I could not help but wonder should he regain full consciousness, what will the news of a Hamas-run government do to his health.
Part of me wonders if the idea has crossed his doctors' minds if the effort would be in vain to pursue his treatment at all.
Part of me wonders if the idea has crossed his doctors' minds if the effort would be in vain to pursue his treatment at all.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Palestine's Big Surprise
I am still recovering from this one. The Palestinian election just threw Democratic Peace theory right out the window. When I hear proponents of Democratic Peace theory, I have to question did they really take a good look at their cases. I am of the opinion that, while I love democracy, I honestly do not believe that it is a one-size-fit-all form of government. True, no democracy has ever gone to war with another, but those democracies had more in common with each other than just their types of government. The cultures were similar as well. Plus, the type of democracy that we currently have went through an evolutionary process, and is still evolving.
Well, Mr President...you sought democracy in the Middle East and you got it. The question is do you still want it?
Well, Mr President...you sought democracy in the Middle East and you got it. The question is do you still want it?
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Iran Nuke Problem: How Big of a Problem Is It?
In all the panic over Iran becoming a nuclear power, one question has gone unasked: what are the odds that they will actually use the weapon? True, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has made statements that warrant concern over his level of competence, but we have been through this Armageddon scenario before. Iran just showed why a country would want to have WMDs: nuclear powers are taken far more seriously by global powerhouses such as, well...the United States. And let's face it - the Middle East is not going to be swimming in oil forever; their last ace is on the table. Aside from oil, does the Middle East really have any high-demand commodities to keep their existence above radar?
The fact is if Ahmadinejad nuked anyone, he would have the favor returned. Unless he is proven to be a true psychopath, all we are doing now is giving him free press.
The fact is if Ahmadinejad nuked anyone, he would have the favor returned. Unless he is proven to be a true psychopath, all we are doing now is giving him free press.
Friday, January 20, 2006
On the Subject of Bin Laden
I confess that I have not read the transcript of Bin Laden's last tape, but from the bits that I have managed to scrounge up, one comment brought a smirk to my face. Bin Laden mentioned that the U.S. should "learn from the Soviet Union's loss in Afghanistan."
I guess he forgot who was helping them behind the scenes.
I guess he forgot who was helping them behind the scenes.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Brobdingnagian Cop v. Lilliputian Skater
Looks like the LAPD has competition.
In Dallas, TX last Friday, a Roller Derby League skater was apparently assaulted by a cop. According to witnesses, the woman was skating to a tattoo parlor when she was stopped by a policeman for jaywalking. After "giving attitude" about getting a ticket, this very petite woman was restrained by a cop that could double as a linebacker. The photos of the incident are unspeakable. Witnesses state that the other cops that arrived on the scene not only failed to restrain their fellow officer, but threatened to arrest onlookers that yelled at them.
The woman was arrested for assaulting an officer, but she was the one with the bloody face.
In Dallas, TX last Friday, a Roller Derby League skater was apparently assaulted by a cop. According to witnesses, the woman was skating to a tattoo parlor when she was stopped by a policeman for jaywalking. After "giving attitude" about getting a ticket, this very petite woman was restrained by a cop that could double as a linebacker. The photos of the incident are unspeakable. Witnesses state that the other cops that arrived on the scene not only failed to restrain their fellow officer, but threatened to arrest onlookers that yelled at them.
The woman was arrested for assaulting an officer, but she was the one with the bloody face.
Political Plantations...?
I adore Hillary Clinton, but I have to call her out for pulling an old political dirty trick: using ethnic trigger words. When I heard Clinton compare the GOP to a plantation, even I rolled my eyes. Anyone with even modest knowledge of political strategy knows that every voting group, ethnic or otherwise, has their own set of trigger words. These little words are enough to convince any group that they are under attack, thus mobilizing them behind a politician with precious little effort.
I used to be just sensitive to trigger words such as "plantation." Thankfully I was eventually exposed to an environment that helped me taper my reactions to them, but I still flinch. I, however, am a minority in a minority.
As I said earlier, I like Clinton, but this obvious political ploy has earned a rolling of the eyes from this supporter.
I used to be just sensitive to trigger words such as "plantation." Thankfully I was eventually exposed to an environment that helped me taper my reactions to them, but I still flinch. I, however, am a minority in a minority.
As I said earlier, I like Clinton, but this obvious political ploy has earned a rolling of the eyes from this supporter.
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