The Story: It's THAT time of year.
My 2 Cents: I don't care what you believe or whether we agree or not. If you are happy in your beliefs...or lack thereof, good for you!
Don't try to force them onto me.
I have plenty to do. I'm a mother, significant other, Soldier, part-time herbalist, book-addict, tea-addict, daughter, sister, friend, and a whole lot of other things. I don't have time for proselytizing, pushy fundamentalists of any background.
Don't these folks have other things to do as well? I can't help but wonder if the children of these people feel as if they are a bit neglected. As if they aren't as important as the strangers their parent pushes their beliefs onto. I mean, seriously, some of these people really put a lot of time into telling others how wrong they are!
Let's take a few examples from the media:
--The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC). Known for the "God Hates Fags" movement.
--Protesters at military funerals.
--Cindy Sheehan.
--Al Sharpton and all like him.
--The ACLU and every frivolous lawsuit it brings that wastes our time and tax dollars.
So, to all of the above-named fools and those like them....Merry Whatever. I hope and pray that someday you'll get your priorities straight. Spend some time with your families...you never know what tomorrow will bring.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
It's PARTY TIME! ...*Ugh*
The Story: Today is the day of our instillation's annual Christmas Party.
My 2 Cents: When I say "our," I mean "those people I work for." I really don't include myself in that description. I am NOT a part of this. I don't "do" Chirstmakkahwanzza for anyone other than my kids.
Call me a Grinch. I don't care. The holidays are an overblown, overpriced, over commercialized mess that I would simply skip, if it weren't for the kids.
And, even with the kids, I try not to over-do it.
Back to the party.
Yes, today is the day. It's the ISTS Christmas Party and Reindeer Games.
What does this mean? It means that we all pretty much spend the entire day being lazy (AND we get to wear civilian clothes to the office, which is the best part of the entire day!), eating, and generally making fools of ourselves while we make fun of other Soldier's lack of style (and lack of grace, during the Reindeer Games).
Come on, tight jeans, a beer belly, and tennis shoes?
Or, for the females, mom-jeans, a turtle-neck and VEST, and tennis shoes?! YIKES!
I'll update later, as the day becomes more interesting.
My 2 Cents: When I say "our," I mean "those people I work for." I really don't include myself in that description. I am NOT a part of this. I don't "do" Chirstmakkahwanzza for anyone other than my kids.
Call me a Grinch. I don't care. The holidays are an overblown, overpriced, over commercialized mess that I would simply skip, if it weren't for the kids.
And, even with the kids, I try not to over-do it.
Back to the party.
Yes, today is the day. It's the ISTS Christmas Party and Reindeer Games.
What does this mean? It means that we all pretty much spend the entire day being lazy (AND we get to wear civilian clothes to the office, which is the best part of the entire day!), eating, and generally making fools of ourselves while we make fun of other Soldier's lack of style (and lack of grace, during the Reindeer Games).
Come on, tight jeans, a beer belly, and tennis shoes?
Or, for the females, mom-jeans, a turtle-neck and VEST, and tennis shoes?! YIKES!
I'll update later, as the day becomes more interesting.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Useless Information About My Day
The Story: Today's post really isn't going to follow the outlined format. Because I feel like rambling.
My 2 Cents: But, since I've such a need for continuity, I *have* to at least attempt.
So, anyway, after being stuck in the house all day Monday and Tuesday (thankyouverymuch ice storms), I returned to work on Weds. I found a LOAD of emails waiting for me upon my return to The Cubicle of Death. Over 100 emails, to be exact.
Thanks a lot, email.
Some of these so huge that I had no choice but to clean out the inbox before I could send out any replies. My server blocks my sending emails when my inbox is stuffed. It took most of the morning. I usually love going through my emails...but this was just too much.
Then I turned to the pilesandpilesandpiles of crap I've been avoiding for the last few days. Okay...a week. I'll admit it.
Yeah, I was procrastinating.
I do that sometimes. I blame the Internet. And my own inattention. Okay...really, it's my inattention. But the Internet *really* doesn't help at all.
Anyhow....I got through ALL of the stuff on my desk. Shockingly, before the end of the work-day. ALL! of. it!
It felt pretty good.
So...on to today. I didn't really have a whole lot planned for today. It was a weirdly weird feeling, being so very caught up on everything.
So I looked around for something to do...help out a co-worker...
And found myself *stuck* with a HUGE, steaming pile of *CRAP*....also known as data-entry.
Ugh. I think I just puked in my mouth a little there.
I was only supposed to be doing PART of the mass of nastiness...but then my co-worker (whose job this was in the first place) got a call from her son's school...and she had to leave.
Oh, Fate. You are cruel.
I *HATE* data-entry. And not just a little bit.
You see, I'm a problem-solver. I like to help people. And even though I might not be a people-person all the time, I'm not too bad at it.
Data-entry is not conducive to my problem-solving, sometimes-a-people-person, personality. Not at all. I didn't sign up for this.
I had a headache at the end of the day. And I still have about 25 pages left to do in the morning. UGH. If I had to do data-entry all the time, I'd demand a raise.
But I wouldn't. I'd find another job first.
And now you've made it, if you are a die-hard reader, to the end of my rambling. Sorry, there's no punchline down here. Nothing funny happened today, unless you count the sabotage of my nothing-filled day by a large stack of disgustingly dull paperwork. And that is only funny if there is something seriously wrong with you.
Comment if you wanna. Considering the lack of comments for the last few posts, I won't hold my breath. I consider it unsweetened icing on the top of my crappy day.
*Sigh*
My 2 Cents: But, since I've such a need for continuity, I *have* to at least attempt.
So, anyway, after being stuck in the house all day Monday and Tuesday (thankyouverymuch ice storms), I returned to work on Weds. I found a LOAD of emails waiting for me upon my return to The Cubicle of Death. Over 100 emails, to be exact.
Thanks a lot, email.
Some of these so huge that I had no choice but to clean out the inbox before I could send out any replies. My server blocks my sending emails when my inbox is stuffed. It took most of the morning. I usually love going through my emails...but this was just too much.
Then I turned to the pilesandpilesandpiles of crap I've been avoiding for the last few days. Okay...a week. I'll admit it.
Yeah, I was procrastinating.
I do that sometimes. I blame the Internet. And my own inattention. Okay...really, it's my inattention. But the Internet *really* doesn't help at all.
Anyhow....I got through ALL of the stuff on my desk. Shockingly, before the end of the work-day. ALL! of. it!
It felt pretty good.
So...on to today. I didn't really have a whole lot planned for today. It was a weirdly weird feeling, being so very caught up on everything.
So I looked around for something to do...help out a co-worker...
And found myself *stuck* with a HUGE, steaming pile of *CRAP*....also known as data-entry.
Ugh. I think I just puked in my mouth a little there.
I was only supposed to be doing PART of the mass of nastiness...but then my co-worker (whose job this was in the first place) got a call from her son's school...and she had to leave.
Oh, Fate. You are cruel.
I *HATE* data-entry. And not just a little bit.
You see, I'm a problem-solver. I like to help people. And even though I might not be a people-person all the time, I'm not too bad at it.
Data-entry is not conducive to my problem-solving, sometimes-a-people-person, personality. Not at all. I didn't sign up for this.
I had a headache at the end of the day. And I still have about 25 pages left to do in the morning. UGH. If I had to do data-entry all the time, I'd demand a raise.
But I wouldn't. I'd find another job first.
And now you've made it, if you are a die-hard reader, to the end of my rambling. Sorry, there's no punchline down here. Nothing funny happened today, unless you count the sabotage of my nothing-filled day by a large stack of disgustingly dull paperwork. And that is only funny if there is something seriously wrong with you.
Comment if you wanna. Considering the lack of comments for the last few posts, I won't hold my breath. I consider it unsweetened icing on the top of my crappy day.
*Sigh*
Friday, December 7, 2007
Keep An Eye Out for This Kid in a Few Years!
The Story: 15-year-old kid tortures his pet hamster to death. He apparently put it into the freezer, the drier and the washer. The animal finally died when it drowned in the washer.
My 2 Cents: This won't be the last time we'll see this kid's name in the papers. He'll be making news when he kills his GF/fiance/wife/whatever in 10 years. He was probably a bed-wetter and fire-starter in his early childhood.
Poor little sick-o. Hopefully the law will force him to get some therapy...but I don't think that will stop it completely.
And yes, to all of you people who are thinking "it's just a fricking HAMSTER," I know this...but next year it might just be a cat, dog, small child...... *Yikes!*
People just get scarier and scarier. And I don't even like rodents.
My 2 Cents: This won't be the last time we'll see this kid's name in the papers. He'll be making news when he kills his GF/fiance/wife/whatever in 10 years. He was probably a bed-wetter and fire-starter in his early childhood.
Poor little sick-o. Hopefully the law will force him to get some therapy...but I don't think that will stop it completely.
And yes, to all of you people who are thinking "it's just a fricking HAMSTER," I know this...but next year it might just be a cat, dog, small child...... *Yikes!*
People just get scarier and scarier. And I don't even like rodents.
One Kid: Cheap! Located in Iowa. You Pick Up.
The Story: 32 year old Iowa mother attempts to settle the $200 debt on her wedding dress by offering the retailer her 4 year old son in payment. Needless to say, she no longer has custody of her children.
My 2 Cents: Wow. As a mother of two children myself, this kind of behavior is unfathomable. I seriously don't understand people who desert their children. To me, this is like cutting off my own arm. It doesn't make any sense at all. There should be a test required to have children. You don't have to be a genius, but it would be required to have some damned common sense. And sanity. Sanity is definitely a requirement.
Obviously...
This bey-otch is craaayy-zayy! (You don't know this, but when I was writing that part it had a sound track. "Craayy-zayy...She's Cray-zay for bein' sooo stu-piiiiiiid!")
Right. Anyway. *Ahem!*
Apparently this mother wants to start her new life (with her fiance...if he hasn't run for the hills by now) so badly that she'll do anything to wipe away her past...including sell her child. I'm not sure yet of how how she was planning on ditching the 10-year-old, but 10-year-olds are probably worth more than a $200 dress, so I suppose he would cover the caterer. Let's see....10 years old? That should cover the keg of Bud, the cake and a few platters of bacon-wrapped weenies!!! YES!!!
The weirdest thing about this story is, with DHS taking custody of her children, she actually got exactly what she wanted. Her kids are gone. And now that she isn't supporting them, she might be able to afford to pay that dress bill! Woooo! Dream wedding, here she comes!
Of course, what she should have gotten was a prison sentence. After the severe ass whooping.
My 2 Cents: Wow. As a mother of two children myself, this kind of behavior is unfathomable. I seriously don't understand people who desert their children. To me, this is like cutting off my own arm. It doesn't make any sense at all. There should be a test required to have children. You don't have to be a genius, but it would be required to have some damned common sense. And sanity. Sanity is definitely a requirement.
Obviously...
This bey-otch is craaayy-zayy! (You don't know this, but when I was writing that part it had a sound track. "Craayy-zayy...She's Cray-zay for bein' sooo stu-piiiiiiid!")
Right. Anyway. *Ahem!*
Apparently this mother wants to start her new life (with her fiance...if he hasn't run for the hills by now) so badly that she'll do anything to wipe away her past...including sell her child. I'm not sure yet of how how she was planning on ditching the 10-year-old, but 10-year-olds are probably worth more than a $200 dress, so I suppose he would cover the caterer. Let's see....10 years old? That should cover the keg of Bud, the cake and a few platters of bacon-wrapped weenies!!! YES!!!
The weirdest thing about this story is, with DHS taking custody of her children, she actually got exactly what she wanted. Her kids are gone. And now that she isn't supporting them, she might be able to afford to pay that dress bill! Woooo! Dream wedding, here she comes!
Of course, what she should have gotten was a prison sentence. After the severe ass whooping.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Hey, Congress? Do Your Job!
The Story: President Bush gives a speech to Congress in which he states "Now is not the time to burden our economy with wasteful Washington spending."
Congress has put itself on a holiday vacation by continually putting itself in recess while the December agenda is bogged down by spending bills and other legislation.
Bush wants Congress to get to work. Especially on his $200 bil war-spending bill.
Dems say that they will not vote for any such bill without some kind of an exit-strategy attached to it.
My 2 Cents: For once, they are both right...but not on all counts.
On Bush: He's right that Congress needs to get their butts back to work. They are wasting taxpayer monies. It isn't as if they work all year long. They can take vacation during their normal vacation times. He's way off on expecting an open ended spending bill. This is why government has checks and balances.
On Congress: The Dems are right about Bush's war-spending bill. Why should taxpayers continue to fund a "war" without benchmarks for success or any sort of plan at all? He says we're winning and that the troop surge is working...but just who and what determines that? More troops are being killed and injured every month...is this a measure for success? Islamo-fascists are causing more and more problems all over the world. Is US presence in Iraq and Afghanistan helping to stop this?
The "War on Terror" isn't a war that can be won by fighting insurgents in Iraq. Terrorists are everywhere. The US can't be everywhere at once. How about we quit trying fight nice and get this war over with?
There is no such thing as a "nice war," people. Let's get the press and civilians out of these hot-beds of islamo-idiocy and let our military do its job.
*Sigh*
Congress has put itself on a holiday vacation by continually putting itself in recess while the December agenda is bogged down by spending bills and other legislation.
Bush wants Congress to get to work. Especially on his $200 bil war-spending bill.
Dems say that they will not vote for any such bill without some kind of an exit-strategy attached to it.
My 2 Cents: For once, they are both right...but not on all counts.
On Bush: He's right that Congress needs to get their butts back to work. They are wasting taxpayer monies. It isn't as if they work all year long. They can take vacation during their normal vacation times. He's way off on expecting an open ended spending bill. This is why government has checks and balances.
On Congress: The Dems are right about Bush's war-spending bill. Why should taxpayers continue to fund a "war" without benchmarks for success or any sort of plan at all? He says we're winning and that the troop surge is working...but just who and what determines that? More troops are being killed and injured every month...is this a measure for success? Islamo-fascists are causing more and more problems all over the world. Is US presence in Iraq and Afghanistan helping to stop this?
The "War on Terror" isn't a war that can be won by fighting insurgents in Iraq. Terrorists are everywhere. The US can't be everywhere at once. How about we quit trying fight nice and get this war over with?
There is no such thing as a "nice war," people. Let's get the press and civilians out of these hot-beds of islamo-idiocy and let our military do its job.
*Sigh*
Thursday, November 29, 2007
I'm Going "Over There"....No, the OTHER "Over There."
The Story: Apparently my name is on the roster to be deployed to Kosovo for the KFOR-10 mission. I don't know much yet as far as details, but they will be forthcoming. It looks like we'll be leaving in the late Winter, maybe early Spring.
My 2 Cents: Well, I know this isn't exactly national news or anything, but it's pretty big in my world. Much time has been spent thinking over the last few days. I can't seem to stop thinking. It makes it hard to sleep...which is irritating because I really like sleep.
There is a lot that goes in to preparing for a deployment, both on the personal and unit level. In the world of SGT P there is much concern over how the Creatures of Mass Destruction (CMD), ages 5 and 6 (males, the both of them) will fare during my absence. And how my Highly Significant Other (HSO) and Gamma will do in handling them while I am away. I know that they are quite capable, but The Curse (also known as Murphy's Law) always causes problems that are unexpected. I must prepare for The Curse. Even though I have "Good Kids," their lack of major behavior issues does not stop The Curse. So, prepare I must.
Here are my main concerns at this point of waaaaaaay too much thinking:
1. The CMD
2. Followed closely by the emotional and physical well-being of the HSO,
3. Then Gamma,
4. Then Magickitty (who I love like a third child and will miss terribly),
5. And, finally, me and the actual leaving-CONUS-process. This includes the packing, paperwork, and other whatnot involved.
Which leads me to question any other previously deployed Soldiers: What can you think of that you HAD to have over there? What no Soldier should ever leave home without? Please comment. And, for my very few readers, if you know any Soldiers who might have a good answer for this, please forward them a link and ask them to comment.
The packing list just seems to be getting longer and longer!
I usually feel pretty badassed....but not so much today. So I look forward to your comments.
Hey....it looks like Less Than Half a Nickel will end up being a milblog after all.....
My 2 Cents: Well, I know this isn't exactly national news or anything, but it's pretty big in my world. Much time has been spent thinking over the last few days. I can't seem to stop thinking. It makes it hard to sleep...which is irritating because I really like sleep.
There is a lot that goes in to preparing for a deployment, both on the personal and unit level. In the world of SGT P there is much concern over how the Creatures of Mass Destruction (CMD), ages 5 and 6 (males, the both of them) will fare during my absence. And how my Highly Significant Other (HSO) and Gamma will do in handling them while I am away. I know that they are quite capable, but The Curse (also known as Murphy's Law) always causes problems that are unexpected. I must prepare for The Curse. Even though I have "Good Kids," their lack of major behavior issues does not stop The Curse. So, prepare I must.
Here are my main concerns at this point of waaaaaaay too much thinking:
1. The CMD
2. Followed closely by the emotional and physical well-being of the HSO,
3. Then Gamma,
4. Then Magickitty (who I love like a third child and will miss terribly),
5. And, finally, me and the actual leaving-CONUS-process. This includes the packing, paperwork, and other whatnot involved.
Which leads me to question any other previously deployed Soldiers: What can you think of that you HAD to have over there? What no Soldier should ever leave home without? Please comment. And, for my very few readers, if you know any Soldiers who might have a good answer for this, please forward them a link and ask them to comment.
The packing list just seems to be getting longer and longer!
I usually feel pretty badassed....but not so much today. So I look forward to your comments.
Hey....it looks like Less Than Half a Nickel will end up being a milblog after all.....
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
My Very First MEME!!!!
The Story: I was tagged by Odd Facts to do this meme. Interestingly enough, Odd Facts also taught me what a meme is....even though I'm still not certain where the word came from (and I really like knowing why something is called whatever it's called).
Here are the rules:*Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.*
Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself.*Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
*Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
My 2 Cents:
Here are my Seven :
1. As a general rule, I usually don't like other people's children because most other parents are too lenient. But it really isn't the child's fault...so I suppose it's the parents I can't stand. I can't stand the parents who allow their child to hit them, act like little adults, and demand, demand, demand. Grrrrrrr.
2. I like shelled, dry-roasted sunflower seeds. A lot. I can eat a whole jar in one sitting (even though I know my bowels will hate me for it later!).
3. I like my hair short...but I'm thinking about growing it out just because I'm bored with it. I'll probably hate it in 3 months and hack it all off again. It suits me.
4. I wish more people would read and comment on my blog...because I feel like I would be more motivated to write if someone did. At this point, I'm kind of just writing for Odd Facts!
5. I'd rather write to people than speak to them. I'm a much better writer than I am a speaker.
6. I'm afraid of the dentist. I haven't been to one in over 10 years (but you could never tell by looking...my teeth look really great!).
7. I want to own my own business. But I don't know exactly what. Right now I'm thinking: hot-wing joint, personal chef service, cake decorating service, something like that.
Now, I am tagging :
Mimi on the Breach
The New Girl
Bub and Pie
And, dang it, I don't really know anyone else...and Odd Facts tagged me originally so I can't use them!
WoooHOOOO!
I hope you guys don't mind me tagging you....you're the only other blogs I am reading lately....
Here are the rules:*Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.*
Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself.*Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
*Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
My 2 Cents:
Here are my Seven :
1. As a general rule, I usually don't like other people's children because most other parents are too lenient. But it really isn't the child's fault...so I suppose it's the parents I can't stand. I can't stand the parents who allow their child to hit them, act like little adults, and demand, demand, demand. Grrrrrrr.
2. I like shelled, dry-roasted sunflower seeds. A lot. I can eat a whole jar in one sitting (even though I know my bowels will hate me for it later!).
3. I like my hair short...but I'm thinking about growing it out just because I'm bored with it. I'll probably hate it in 3 months and hack it all off again. It suits me.
4. I wish more people would read and comment on my blog...because I feel like I would be more motivated to write if someone did. At this point, I'm kind of just writing for Odd Facts!
5. I'd rather write to people than speak to them. I'm a much better writer than I am a speaker.
6. I'm afraid of the dentist. I haven't been to one in over 10 years (but you could never tell by looking...my teeth look really great!).
7. I want to own my own business. But I don't know exactly what. Right now I'm thinking: hot-wing joint, personal chef service, cake decorating service, something like that.
Now, I am tagging :
Mimi on the Breach
The New Girl
Bub and Pie
And, dang it, I don't really know anyone else...and Odd Facts tagged me originally so I can't use them!
WoooHOOOO!
I hope you guys don't mind me tagging you....you're the only other blogs I am reading lately....
Monday, November 26, 2007
News From My Brain: People Suck
The Story: Okay, well, not really a story. Just random thoughts to be inserted into my blog because I felt like it.
Anyway, I've decided I don't like people. And you don't either.
My 2 Cents: So you don't believe it? You're certain that YOU are the exception?
I beg to differ.
Case in point: Shopping at Wal-Mart on the weekend. Or the day before Thanksgiving.
Picture it: The significantly overweight mothers and fathers who brought every one of their five or more children along on their last-minute shopping trip. Those same people stop in the middle of the aisle, thereby blocking traffic in both directions....ARGH! And their CHILDREN! AaaaarrrrrgggGGGHHHH!
And then they pretend that you aren't three feet from them, trying to get a can of jumbo olives.
Finally, you say "excuse me!" Then they give you the Look of DEATH.
See? You hate them too.
And if you don't...you're probably one of them.
Anyway, I've decided I don't like people. And you don't either.
My 2 Cents: So you don't believe it? You're certain that YOU are the exception?
I beg to differ.
Case in point: Shopping at Wal-Mart on the weekend. Or the day before Thanksgiving.
Picture it: The significantly overweight mothers and fathers who brought every one of their five or more children along on their last-minute shopping trip. Those same people stop in the middle of the aisle, thereby blocking traffic in both directions....ARGH! And their CHILDREN! AaaaarrrrrgggGGGHHHH!
And then they pretend that you aren't three feet from them, trying to get a can of jumbo olives.
Finally, you say "excuse me!" Then they give you the Look of DEATH.
See? You hate them too.
And if you don't...you're probably one of them.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
We Now Interrupt Our Regular Programming...
For a question.
I'm really quite brand-new to the whole blogging thing. And I've been thoroughly enjoying reading the blogs of those amazing veteran bloggers who write the most ADDICTIVE posts. Seriously! There's Bubandpie, Mimi on the Breach, kittenpie, and so many more (and if I knew how to do that really cool thing where you link the person's name to their blog, I'd totally do it...but I don't know how!). Aaaaanyway...the question: What the heck is a "meme?"
I've seen it several times...and it appears to be something that you link to someone else's "meme." Like a quiz or a question or something.
If someone could PUH-LEEEEZE enlighten me on this, I'd really feel a whole lot less....slow.
Also...I'd love to put things like, oh...pictures and links and whatnots into MY posts and have them look OH, so snazzy....but again I haven't a clue. SOoooooo, if any of you veteran bloggers could point me in the right direction, well....again...I'd feel so much less intellectually inferior.
Moochas grassy-ass.
:o)
I'm really quite brand-new to the whole blogging thing. And I've been thoroughly enjoying reading the blogs of those amazing veteran bloggers who write the most ADDICTIVE posts. Seriously! There's Bubandpie, Mimi on the Breach, kittenpie, and so many more (and if I knew how to do that really cool thing where you link the person's name to their blog, I'd totally do it...but I don't know how!). Aaaaanyway...the question: What the heck is a "meme?"
I've seen it several times...and it appears to be something that you link to someone else's "meme." Like a quiz or a question or something.
If someone could PUH-LEEEEZE enlighten me on this, I'd really feel a whole lot less....slow.
Also...I'd love to put things like, oh...pictures and links and whatnots into MY posts and have them look OH, so snazzy....but again I haven't a clue. SOoooooo, if any of you veteran bloggers could point me in the right direction, well....again...I'd feel so much less intellectually inferior.
Moochas grassy-ass.
:o)
Just Who *IS* this Ron Paul Guy?!
The Story: Apparently this guy is topping the charts when it comes to military support. According to "The Spin Factor" he has the lead on military folks contributing to his campaign. Don't believe it? Never heard of this guy? Follow the links and do your own reading. http://thespinfactor.com/thetruth/2007/07/16/military-support-for-the-republican-candidates/
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
My 2 Cents: You know, I've never been a huge political junkie...pro'ly because the media only shows the most famous (and most worthless) of the bunch...and half of what they say ends up being a crock of shit (both the candidate AND the media!). So then we think that we are required to vote for one of these worthless loons...you know, "The Lesser of Two Weevils." *GAG*
Ron Paul is definitely not your typical candidate. As a matter of fact, he's far from your usual entry. He's a Conservative....but he doesn't want us (as in the troops...*me*...MY buddies) in Iraq. Now think on this, Grasshopper: If he wants us OUT of Iraq and Afghanistan...and the TROOPS are supporting him...WHAT does that say about the Long War and the current regime's choice to stay in it?
Don't get me wrong. There are bad people and we're kicking their ass. But things are not going the way they ought to and no one is doing anything to fix it. It's becoming a Cat's Game. Stalemate. We're not winning The War on Terror...we're making another one for our children and grandchildren.
Okay. Off the soapbox.
Bottom line: Guys like Ron Paul need more airtime. Americans should be hearing this stuff. I really believe that most Americans are Libertarians and don't even know it because they have never researched it (and are certain that it means "Liberal" because they sound alike). For you eedjits who think you know everything but don't have a clue, a Libertarian is a Constitutionalist. And that is what Ron Paul is.
And, for an FYI, I haven't decided who I'm voting for. Because I research the candidates before I decide. Thus far, my research on Ron Paul is leading me to believe that he'd be a good choice.
If I change my mind, I'll let you know why.
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
My 2 Cents: You know, I've never been a huge political junkie...pro'ly because the media only shows the most famous (and most worthless) of the bunch...and half of what they say ends up being a crock of shit (both the candidate AND the media!). So then we think that we are required to vote for one of these worthless loons...you know, "The Lesser of Two Weevils." *GAG*
Ron Paul is definitely not your typical candidate. As a matter of fact, he's far from your usual entry. He's a Conservative....but he doesn't want us (as in the troops...*me*...MY buddies) in Iraq. Now think on this, Grasshopper: If he wants us OUT of Iraq and Afghanistan...and the TROOPS are supporting him...WHAT does that say about the Long War and the current regime's choice to stay in it?
Don't get me wrong. There are bad people and we're kicking their ass. But things are not going the way they ought to and no one is doing anything to fix it. It's becoming a Cat's Game. Stalemate. We're not winning The War on Terror...we're making another one for our children and grandchildren.
Okay. Off the soapbox.
Bottom line: Guys like Ron Paul need more airtime. Americans should be hearing this stuff. I really believe that most Americans are Libertarians and don't even know it because they have never researched it (and are certain that it means "Liberal" because they sound alike). For you eedjits who think you know everything but don't have a clue, a Libertarian is a Constitutionalist. And that is what Ron Paul is.
And, for an FYI, I haven't decided who I'm voting for. Because I research the candidates before I decide. Thus far, my research on Ron Paul is leading me to believe that he'd be a good choice.
If I change my mind, I'll let you know why.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
You Can't Make This Stuff Up...
The Story: Dumped ex-boyfriend in St. Augustine, FL kills himself by attempting to break into his ex's house....through the cat-door.
Distraught ex-girlfriend calls the police. Police arrive 4 minutes later, to find one Dead Boyfriend. With his head and one arm....stuck in the cat-door.
Autopsy results are forthcoming.
My 2 Cents: What a dumbass. Hell-o?! Ever heard of a DOORBELL?
When your girlfriend kicks you out of her house it probably isn't a good idea to try to break in. It's called a "break-up" for a reason. I wish he could have come back to life (for a few minutes) to explain to the cops just what he was doing reaching through her cat-door. This guy got exactly what he deserved.
I guess this guy never heard of Karma. Apparently it caught up with him. What really blows me away is that this guy could not figure out that his fat head AND arm would not fit in a 7-by-9 inch hole. Shit, some CATS can't even fit in those doors.
This is the kind of stupidity I adore.
Distraught ex-girlfriend calls the police. Police arrive 4 minutes later, to find one Dead Boyfriend. With his head and one arm....stuck in the cat-door.
Autopsy results are forthcoming.
My 2 Cents: What a dumbass. Hell-o?! Ever heard of a DOORBELL?
When your girlfriend kicks you out of her house it probably isn't a good idea to try to break in. It's called a "break-up" for a reason. I wish he could have come back to life (for a few minutes) to explain to the cops just what he was doing reaching through her cat-door. This guy got exactly what he deserved.
I guess this guy never heard of Karma. Apparently it caught up with him. What really blows me away is that this guy could not figure out that his fat head AND arm would not fit in a 7-by-9 inch hole. Shit, some CATS can't even fit in those doors.
This is the kind of stupidity I adore.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Update on "The Golden Compass"
The Story: Read below about the stupid email I received regarding the book and movie "The Golden Compass."
My 2 Cents: Well, I've read both "The Golden Compass" and the second book in the trilogy, "The Subtle Knife." Let me tell you, they are fabulous! I just started the third book yesterday.
The second book does delve a little into what would be considered the religious realm of creationism vs. evolutionism and a little intelligent design theory for good measure....but one must remember that Christianity is NOT the only creation theory on the planet. Also, one must consider that the book is fantasy, and the setting in the book is not "our" world.
I believe that these books were designed to raise questions. In order to maintain comfort, people tend to accept whatever they are told. These books (so far) help the reader to question their realities...
A definite must-read for everyone. I'll post again on this when I've finished book three ("The Amber Spyglass").
My 2 Cents: Well, I've read both "The Golden Compass" and the second book in the trilogy, "The Subtle Knife." Let me tell you, they are fabulous! I just started the third book yesterday.
The second book does delve a little into what would be considered the religious realm of creationism vs. evolutionism and a little intelligent design theory for good measure....but one must remember that Christianity is NOT the only creation theory on the planet. Also, one must consider that the book is fantasy, and the setting in the book is not "our" world.
I believe that these books were designed to raise questions. In order to maintain comfort, people tend to accept whatever they are told. These books (so far) help the reader to question their realities...
A definite must-read for everyone. I'll post again on this when I've finished book three ("The Amber Spyglass").
Okay, I'm Back
The Story: I went to a conference for work over the weekend and the first part of this week. It was for Post Deployment Health Program Managers. Like me.
My 2 Cents: I dare anyone who thinks that the Army National Guard isn't working their hardest to take care of our Soldiers when they return to say it in front of the Soldiers who joined me at the PDHRA conference.
I'm so proud to see that there are so many leaders who really care about our troops and would do anything for them.
Welcome home, Soldiers. We all appreciate your service to our country.
I suppose this isn't a news story, but it is a current event in my life.
My 2 Cents: I dare anyone who thinks that the Army National Guard isn't working their hardest to take care of our Soldiers when they return to say it in front of the Soldiers who joined me at the PDHRA conference.
I'm so proud to see that there are so many leaders who really care about our troops and would do anything for them.
Welcome home, Soldiers. We all appreciate your service to our country.
I suppose this isn't a news story, but it is a current event in my life.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Stupid Email in My Inbox: "ESP Website, Ben Alexander"
The Story: I received an email from a former coworker. Again, I don't know why people insist on sending religion-oriented emails.
Here is the body of the email:
"Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Ben Alexander is a speaker that talks out on the occult, he has first hand experience, because he used to be a "spiritualist", then he was saved and has spent his life since then educating people on the very real dangers of spiritual warfare and demons, etc...
Tonight he will be speaking at 6:30 at C4 (Capital City Christian Church), about encounters with demons and how to recognize them and how to safeguard children/teens/yourself against them. This is not a sermon, but a lecture. Following the lecture he will have a Q&A time.
His website, ESP (Exposing Satan's Power) is below.
The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments:
Shortcut to: http://www.espministries.com/index2.htm"
My 2 Cents: Now, I don't have any problem with religion of any kind. I'm cool with God as whatever image someone chooses to worship. They are all one and the same to me. So, when I first read this email, I was not bothered in the slightest.
Then I clicked on the link.
It took me a while to decide if I wanted to go on a thousand word rant on this, but I'll spare you all and make it short and sweet:
This guy is nuttier than a Baby Ruth candy bar. If you want a good example of extremism and bullying from a mainstream religion, this is it.
Please, peruse the site and leave some comments. I'd love to hear what people think.
Of course, since no one seems to read my blog (yet), I'll probably not get any comments. But I can hope!
Here is the body of the email:
"Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Ben Alexander is a speaker that talks out on the occult, he has first hand experience, because he used to be a "spiritualist", then he was saved and has spent his life since then educating people on the very real dangers of spiritual warfare and demons, etc...
Tonight he will be speaking at 6:30 at C4 (Capital City Christian Church), about encounters with demons and how to recognize them and how to safeguard children/teens/yourself against them. This is not a sermon, but a lecture. Following the lecture he will have a Q&A time.
His website, ESP (Exposing Satan's Power) is below.
The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments:
Shortcut to: http://www.espministries.com/index2.htm"
My 2 Cents: Now, I don't have any problem with religion of any kind. I'm cool with God as whatever image someone chooses to worship. They are all one and the same to me. So, when I first read this email, I was not bothered in the slightest.
Then I clicked on the link.
It took me a while to decide if I wanted to go on a thousand word rant on this, but I'll spare you all and make it short and sweet:
This guy is nuttier than a Baby Ruth candy bar. If you want a good example of extremism and bullying from a mainstream religion, this is it.
Please, peruse the site and leave some comments. I'd love to hear what people think.
Of course, since no one seems to read my blog (yet), I'll probably not get any comments. But I can hope!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Missing Chicago Chick Found
The Story: The body of Alma Mendez, a woman missing from Chicago may have been found. The is no positive ID yet...but the body fits her description and was found in the area where she was seen jogging.
Apparently she left her husband 3 weeks prior to her disappearance.
My 2 Cents: If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck....
I hope they nail the jerk who did it. Why can't men just cry and eat ice-cream and get over it like women?
Will edit as more info is available.
Apparently she left her husband 3 weeks prior to her disappearance.
My 2 Cents: If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck....
I hope they nail the jerk who did it. Why can't men just cry and eat ice-cream and get over it like women?
Will edit as more info is available.
Monday, October 29, 2007
French President Sarkozy Shows Class
The Story: French President Nicolas Sarkozy respectfully refuses to comment on his soon-to-be ex-wife in an interview with "60 Minutes" interviewer Leslie Stahl. See the story and clip here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071029/ap_on_re_us/sarkozy_stormy_interview_6
My 2 Cents: Pres. Sarkozy has shown himself, thus far, to be an upstanding leader for France. His behavior in this case simply cements my opinion of him: He is a good man, and a real man. He was rudely pressed about his personal relationship and responded very politely that he would not discuss his wife in the interview. If someone asked me about my personal life in this manner I would not have been half as eloquent.
I completely understand this poor man's disgust in how he was treated in the interview. "60 Minutes" was once a well-respected news reporting entity. Now it is just another pop-culture driven media circus hell-bent on exploiting the latest trash. Unfortunately, "60 Minutes" still uses it's good name to reel in normal people who couldn't care less about this kind of garbage.
So the poor guy is getting a divorce. What does that have to do with the price of bon-bons in Paris? Leave it be. There are more important questions to ask.
My 2 Cents: Pres. Sarkozy has shown himself, thus far, to be an upstanding leader for France. His behavior in this case simply cements my opinion of him: He is a good man, and a real man. He was rudely pressed about his personal relationship and responded very politely that he would not discuss his wife in the interview. If someone asked me about my personal life in this manner I would not have been half as eloquent.
I completely understand this poor man's disgust in how he was treated in the interview. "60 Minutes" was once a well-respected news reporting entity. Now it is just another pop-culture driven media circus hell-bent on exploiting the latest trash. Unfortunately, "60 Minutes" still uses it's good name to reel in normal people who couldn't care less about this kind of garbage.
So the poor guy is getting a divorce. What does that have to do with the price of bon-bons in Paris? Leave it be. There are more important questions to ask.
Sanctions on Iran
The Story: The US sanctions Iran; Iran raises oil prices.
My 2 Cents: Who cares? Let them. They'll be the next people we go to war with anyhow. This whole situation is reading very like Iraq back in 2002.
And then it'll be "well, it's a good thing we were already in Iraq! It's just a hop, skip and jump over to Iran! Isn't that convenient?!"
Convenient for Pres. Bush anyway...remove the focus from failure and on to a new war.
The Long War just gets longer.
My 2 Cents: Who cares? Let them. They'll be the next people we go to war with anyhow. This whole situation is reading very like Iraq back in 2002.
And then it'll be "well, it's a good thing we were already in Iraq! It's just a hop, skip and jump over to Iran! Isn't that convenient?!"
Convenient for Pres. Bush anyway...remove the focus from failure and on to a new war.
The Long War just gets longer.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Stupid Email in My Inbox: "Warning! Anti-Christian Movie to Be Released Soon!"
The Story: I got an email in my inbox this morning from a co-worker. Why they are sending me religion-oriented emails is beyond me, but whatever.
I'll cut-and-paste a small portion...it's much longer, but it won't take you long to get the idea:
"This is an FYI that a terrible, anti-Catholic (anti-Christian) movie called the 'Golden Compass' will be coming out in early December, aimed at children and labeled as a family movie. This movie is based on a series of books by an atheist British author (Phillip Pullman) whose goal in writing the books is to be the 'Anti-Narnia' series and to lead children into atheism. "
My 2 Cents: Emails like this always make me roll my eyes. And then want to know just what they are talking about...without the "spin."
I'm going to read it. From what the reviews say, it's better than Harry Potter. Only about 6% of the over 1300 reviews on Amazon are negative. That has to count for something.
My bet is that, just like with the "Harry Potter" series, the zealots are blowing things out of proportion. This book wouldn't have such good reviews if it were so evil...and Scholastic wouldn't publish it for "13 and up." Come on...Scholastic is the same company the publishes "Clifford the Big Red Dog."
The book has been out for over 10 years. If it is so terrible, why haven't we heard about it before?
I'll let you know how it goes.
I'll cut-and-paste a small portion...it's much longer, but it won't take you long to get the idea:
"This is an FYI that a terrible, anti-Catholic (anti-Christian) movie called the 'Golden Compass' will be coming out in early December, aimed at children and labeled as a family movie. This movie is based on a series of books by an atheist British author (Phillip Pullman) whose goal in writing the books is to be the 'Anti-Narnia' series and to lead children into atheism. "
My 2 Cents: Emails like this always make me roll my eyes. And then want to know just what they are talking about...without the "spin."
I'm going to read it. From what the reviews say, it's better than Harry Potter. Only about 6% of the over 1300 reviews on Amazon are negative. That has to count for something.
My bet is that, just like with the "Harry Potter" series, the zealots are blowing things out of proportion. This book wouldn't have such good reviews if it were so evil...and Scholastic wouldn't publish it for "13 and up." Come on...Scholastic is the same company the publishes "Clifford the Big Red Dog."
The book has been out for over 10 years. If it is so terrible, why haven't we heard about it before?
I'll let you know how it goes.
Here's the link to Amazon, if you're curious: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-5100818-8275851?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=The+Golden+Compass I think I'll buy the trilogy. $16 isn't too bad for 3 books with reviews as good as these.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Dirty Old Man Tries to Clean Up By Cutting Off His "Junk"
The Story: A convicted Illinois sex-offender attempts to castrate himself with a fillet knife because he has felt the urge to "touch and hurt children" again. He is partially successful (manages to flush one testicle down the john), but has to call for help due to profuse bleeding.
My 2 Cents: Good for him. I think the government might consider offering offenders surgery to help them get this done. We all know that these perverts never get "better" and that prison simply teaches them new ways to offend. So much for rehabilitation.
Hopefully the hospital finished the job. And gave the poor sap some pain meds. Ouch.
My 2 Cents: Good for him. I think the government might consider offering offenders surgery to help them get this done. We all know that these perverts never get "better" and that prison simply teaches them new ways to offend. So much for rehabilitation.
Hopefully the hospital finished the job. And gave the poor sap some pain meds. Ouch.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
OJ Simpson and Michael Vick
Story: OJ is being charged with coercion, Vick with dog-fighting/animal cruelty. The guy that sold Vick his dog(s) has also been convicted.
My 2 Cents: These guys are losers and do not deserve airtime. They also don't deserve blog time. Moving on.
My 2 Cents: These guys are losers and do not deserve airtime. They also don't deserve blog time. Moving on.
Cuba
The Story: Fidel Castro is at Death's door (how long will he last?). Pres. Bush addresses Cubans (who are sick of oppression by the current dictatorship) about their opportunities once Castro is dead.
My 2 Cents: Pres. Bush is doing what he can to preserve his legacy. No President wants to be remembered badly. At the end of his term he'll do his best to be remembered as The President Who *fill in the blank with something positive*. Fuel prices will drop significantly near the end of Pres. Bush's term. Cuba will be working on having democratic elections about that time as well. Pres. Bush will quit waffling about withdrawing our troops from Iraq because they'll be needed in Iran. The focus will be taken off Iraq.
Yay! Pres. Bush wasn't such a bad president, was he? Look at all the nice things he did!
Yeah. Okay.
My 2 Cents: Pres. Bush is doing what he can to preserve his legacy. No President wants to be remembered badly. At the end of his term he'll do his best to be remembered as The President Who *fill in the blank with something positive*. Fuel prices will drop significantly near the end of Pres. Bush's term. Cuba will be working on having democratic elections about that time as well. Pres. Bush will quit waffling about withdrawing our troops from Iraq because they'll be needed in Iran. The focus will be taken off Iraq.
Yay! Pres. Bush wasn't such a bad president, was he? Look at all the nice things he did!
Yeah. Okay.
More Wildfire News
The Story: Apparently some jackass is setting fires in So. Cal.
My 2 Cents: As if the Firefighters over there don't have enough on their plate. This guy should be forced to watch his own home burn to the ground.
My 2 Cents: As if the Firefighters over there don't have enough on their plate. This guy should be forced to watch his own home burn to the ground.
Wildfires in CA
The Story: As if you don't know. TURN ON THE NEWS! Southern Cali is burning....fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds.
My 2 Cents: It seems that everyone is doing a very good job here. Minimal casualties, very little looting. It's a nice change from what happened in New Orleans.
It seems that disaster response has improved drastically.
The irritating part is that everyone feels the need to compare this disaster to Hurricane Katrina. It's not the same in any way.
My 2 Cents: It seems that everyone is doing a very good job here. Minimal casualties, very little looting. It's a nice change from what happened in New Orleans.
It seems that disaster response has improved drastically.
The irritating part is that everyone feels the need to compare this disaster to Hurricane Katrina. It's not the same in any way.
Daddy's Belt
The Story: A Guy on FOX News in trouble for spanking his kids with a belt. Not certain on all the details yet...I'll edit later, if needed.
My 2 Cents: Is it discipline, or abuse?
I say it's all about the delivery.
I don't use a belt when disciplining my kids. I may have spanked them (open palm, bare butt) a total of 2 times in the last 4 months. Spanking is used only for situations where they have put themselves into danger and are in need of a real eye-opener (ie: Running into the road).
My 2 Cents: Is it discipline, or abuse?
I say it's all about the delivery.
I don't use a belt when disciplining my kids. I may have spanked them (open palm, bare butt) a total of 2 times in the last 4 months. Spanking is used only for situations where they have put themselves into danger and are in need of a real eye-opener (ie: Running into the road).
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