Not to break up the rants or parties you guys are enjoying, but I have to ask you all something. You're all just talking about the national elections, and you're happy that the "corrupt, unethical" Republicans no longer have control - yet we just elected two real gems to Albany, and I want to know why nobody is talking about it. I suspect it's a case of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, or a case of just looking the other way. I hate to be so cynical but that's the way it looks.
Alan Hevesi (D) - An out and out THIEF of taxpayer dollars for his own personal purposes, and a repeat offender to boot. Famous for doing the same thing in the city. Oh, what a guy, he repaid it after he got caught. Unethical, inappropriate, and apparently completely acceptable to Democrats. I heard a good comment on the radio yesterday. Someone said "Who better to look after thieves than a thief? Who knows them better?"
Antoine Thompson (D) - This notorious yes-man, and proponent of the casino ran UNOPPOSED, which speaks to our local apathy and carelessness when it comes to local elections. Can you believe that people who will be harmed most by the Casino voted for this guy? And here we have to deal with the tired, incorrect rhetoric about Republican voters not voting for their own interests, which makes 750 howl with laughter. What a joke, an absolute joke, and nobody is talking about it. Why?
Oh, be happy that the Republicans no longer have national power, but hang your heads in shame and self-loathing after you learn that we continue to move backwards locally. The local elections are what matter the most to us on a day to day basis, and we are asleep at the wheel, mindlessly turning the (D) option in support of people who never should be in office.
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11/09/2006 08:58 #23699
Meanwhile, the Local ElectionsCategory: politics
11/08/2006 14:36 #23698
Jason's Election AnalysisCategory: politics
The Democrats have, as expected, taken at least one portion of Congress away from the Republicans. I have mixed feelings about this, because I think replacing a group of far right wingers with a group of far left wingers will not result in anything useful for the majority of people.
We will still have minority beliefs and values forced upon us, but they will be of a different nature. I don't think having one party in control of the legislative and executive branch is helpful, so in a way I think it is better overall that things have gone this way, although nothing of any consequence will be done in the next two years.
I will guarantee you one thing - all of the talk of fraud, trickery, illegal activity, so on and so forth, all of this stuff is going to disappear into thin air, and why? Because in the end the left got their desired result. As long as they get their result the rest is sort of insignificant. When Democrats win, obviously nothing out of the ordinary happened. The one liner is "No loss? No problem!" I doubt we'll ever read another Niman rant about this, nor will it be plastered all across the mainstream press. It appears to me that it was all faux outrage. I hope that I'm wrong, and that there are a lot more DCoffee types out there who really give a shit about something other than victory for their party.
Rummy is now gone, and I don't think anyone would disagree at this point that it's the best thing for everybody. I would hate to work for a boss like that.
Congress is going to be locked in investigation hell, and every kook conspiracy theory is going to be given the kind of respect they should never receive. This is going to get very boring very quickly.
The Democrats won in part by courting moderate candidates. This is interesting to me because the House leadership will now be comprised almost entirely of far-left liberals, not moderates. Pelosi (if you believe Time magazine) is infamous for bending people to her will who disagree with her. America voted for Moderates, and that's not the kind of leadership we are going to receive.
I know there are those of you who are begging to have your taxes raised. Pelosi and Schumer have said repeatedly recently that they are not going to raise the rich's taxes, or anyone else's taxes! Do any of you really believe this? Will the Democrats wait until 2010 for Bush's tax cuts to expire? Absolutely not. Not a chance.
How many of you want Bush to be impeached? First of all, if you are thinking seriously about this, you do not know what it is you are asking for, because if you did you would understand that 67 senators need to agree on it. Pelosi and Schumer and the rest have also repeatedly said that Impeachment is off the table. Either they are lying or they are going to disappoint a lot of liberals.
What of Iraq? This is what voters went to the polls to protest. They say they will not "cut and run," but I don't see how moving our troops out of Iraq is indicative of any other attitude. Anyway Bush is still at the top of the military food chain. I see no significant changes in America's Iraq policy. If anything, people are going to vote to cut the funding of the war, in lieu of sticking their necks out for a major policy change.
How will the Democrat leadership do its job? It is going to be gridlock. All that is going to happen is a push for the '08 elections, and the Democrats aren't going to be active enough to hang themselves, if they are smart. They will leave the decisions concerning America's foreign and domestic policy to the UN, or to Paris.
I'm not happy, but then again there wasn't a result of this election that I would be happy with. I feel like it was a choice of bad or worse, and bad is still bad, you know?
We will still have minority beliefs and values forced upon us, but they will be of a different nature. I don't think having one party in control of the legislative and executive branch is helpful, so in a way I think it is better overall that things have gone this way, although nothing of any consequence will be done in the next two years.
I will guarantee you one thing - all of the talk of fraud, trickery, illegal activity, so on and so forth, all of this stuff is going to disappear into thin air, and why? Because in the end the left got their desired result. As long as they get their result the rest is sort of insignificant. When Democrats win, obviously nothing out of the ordinary happened. The one liner is "No loss? No problem!" I doubt we'll ever read another Niman rant about this, nor will it be plastered all across the mainstream press. It appears to me that it was all faux outrage. I hope that I'm wrong, and that there are a lot more DCoffee types out there who really give a shit about something other than victory for their party.
Rummy is now gone, and I don't think anyone would disagree at this point that it's the best thing for everybody. I would hate to work for a boss like that.
Congress is going to be locked in investigation hell, and every kook conspiracy theory is going to be given the kind of respect they should never receive. This is going to get very boring very quickly.
The Democrats won in part by courting moderate candidates. This is interesting to me because the House leadership will now be comprised almost entirely of far-left liberals, not moderates. Pelosi (if you believe Time magazine) is infamous for bending people to her will who disagree with her. America voted for Moderates, and that's not the kind of leadership we are going to receive.
I know there are those of you who are begging to have your taxes raised. Pelosi and Schumer have said repeatedly recently that they are not going to raise the rich's taxes, or anyone else's taxes! Do any of you really believe this? Will the Democrats wait until 2010 for Bush's tax cuts to expire? Absolutely not. Not a chance.
How many of you want Bush to be impeached? First of all, if you are thinking seriously about this, you do not know what it is you are asking for, because if you did you would understand that 67 senators need to agree on it. Pelosi and Schumer and the rest have also repeatedly said that Impeachment is off the table. Either they are lying or they are going to disappoint a lot of liberals.
What of Iraq? This is what voters went to the polls to protest. They say they will not "cut and run," but I don't see how moving our troops out of Iraq is indicative of any other attitude. Anyway Bush is still at the top of the military food chain. I see no significant changes in America's Iraq policy. If anything, people are going to vote to cut the funding of the war, in lieu of sticking their necks out for a major policy change.
How will the Democrat leadership do its job? It is going to be gridlock. All that is going to happen is a push for the '08 elections, and the Democrats aren't going to be active enough to hang themselves, if they are smart. They will leave the decisions concerning America's foreign and domestic policy to the UN, or to Paris.
I'm not happy, but then again there wasn't a result of this election that I would be happy with. I feel like it was a choice of bad or worse, and bad is still bad, you know?
jason - 11/08/06 19:06
Oh ho ho! Jason's intiution is once again 100% correct. Look at this story from the AP - no voter fraud here!!
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Oh ho ho! Jason's intiution is once again 100% correct. Look at this story from the AP - no voter fraud here!!
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jenks - 11/08/06 18:14
I agree. You would think with polls open from 6-9 I would have been able to find time to vote, but no, I didn't get out of work on time. Which would piss me off more, except for the fact that there wasn't really anyone that I WANTED to vote for. And I doubt a whole lot is going to change, anyway. (I am trying to find some way to not feel totally shitty about the fact that I didn't vote. Again.)
I agree. You would think with polls open from 6-9 I would have been able to find time to vote, but no, I didn't get out of work on time. Which would piss me off more, except for the fact that there wasn't really anyone that I WANTED to vote for. And I doubt a whole lot is going to change, anyway. (I am trying to find some way to not feel totally shitty about the fact that I didn't vote. Again.)
joshua - 11/08/06 16:41
There will be no cutting of funding for Iraq - for most congressmen this is political suicide. However, and I think this is unfortunate, part of this new spirit of bipartisanship will mean that some sort of timetable will be worked out. Allah akhbar!
There will be no cutting of funding for Iraq - for most congressmen this is political suicide. However, and I think this is unfortunate, part of this new spirit of bipartisanship will mean that some sort of timetable will be worked out. Allah akhbar!
jason - 11/08/06 15:54
Debate and discussion? In our government?!? It's been more of a race to see whose ideology can be crammed down our throats the quickest. I share your sentiments.
I really hate to sound so cynical, and I know my entry is dripping with cynicism but I'm coming to the realization that all of this stuff is mostly about partisan politics, and about attaining (or, maintaining) power.
Are we no longer in Jesusland? Did something happen in the past 2 years? I don't think so, but some would have us believe the country was full of bumbling redneck idiots, and now is that different since the Democrats now have Congress?
I hate being so cynical, and feeling so bad about our government across the board. Part of me is still young and idealistic and believes we can change things for the better.
Debate and discussion? In our government?!? It's been more of a race to see whose ideology can be crammed down our throats the quickest. I share your sentiments.
I really hate to sound so cynical, and I know my entry is dripping with cynicism but I'm coming to the realization that all of this stuff is mostly about partisan politics, and about attaining (or, maintaining) power.
Are we no longer in Jesusland? Did something happen in the past 2 years? I don't think so, but some would have us believe the country was full of bumbling redneck idiots, and now is that different since the Democrats now have Congress?
I hate being so cynical, and feeling so bad about our government across the board. Part of me is still young and idealistic and believes we can change things for the better.
mrmike - 11/08/06 15:14
That's the somber thing about this. There is no great solution. As a lifelong democrat, I take a realistic approach. There isn't going to be anything terribly significant done in the next two years so the Howard Deans of the world do so need to chill. If the last Senate seat falls into place, perhaps there can be a little debate and discussion instead of congress being the short bus that it has been. But, now that I type that, even that seems a little naive.
That's the somber thing about this. There is no great solution. As a lifelong democrat, I take a realistic approach. There isn't going to be anything terribly significant done in the next two years so the Howard Deans of the world do so need to chill. If the last Senate seat falls into place, perhaps there can be a little debate and discussion instead of congress being the short bus that it has been. But, now that I type that, even that seems a little naive.
11/07/2006 07:33 #23697
America....Love it or Hate it.......Category: politics
Whether you are a proud American or not, the only way we can make things better is if we take ownership of this, our country, and show the incumbents they just aren't good enough. I'll be voting strictly along anti-incumbent lines today. Whether you're straight up commie or a fascist pig, get out there and stake your claim to our great nation and vote.
dcoffee - 11/07/06 21:55
Amen to that brother. Aksed my coworker if she voted today, she said "no, I don't vote, I'm not even registered. THere's never been a politician I wanted to vote for, the system is screwed up" Sometimes I wish I could be mean to people. I would have said "way to make a differance fool, lot of good you're doing not excercising your little bit of power and demanding a change. Good job, I'm sure the status quo really appreciates it."
If you think the two major parties have nothing to offer you're probably right, and the only appropriate thing to do is to vote for a third party, like Working Families, or Green. If a third party has votes they have power, and major candidates will fight to get endorsed by them. That's change.
Amen to that brother. Aksed my coworker if she voted today, she said "no, I don't vote, I'm not even registered. THere's never been a politician I wanted to vote for, the system is screwed up" Sometimes I wish I could be mean to people. I would have said "way to make a differance fool, lot of good you're doing not excercising your little bit of power and demanding a change. Good job, I'm sure the status quo really appreciates it."
If you think the two major parties have nothing to offer you're probably right, and the only appropriate thing to do is to vote for a third party, like Working Families, or Green. If a third party has votes they have power, and major candidates will fight to get endorsed by them. That's change.
10/30/2006 10:17 #23696
Coming Clean - JealousyCategory: potpourri
After yesterday's rant, I've decided it's time to elaborate a bit more on why certain things upset me so.
I try my best not to be a jealous person, and I'm about 95% of the way there. I've not been a jealous person in my relationships, or my personal dealings, but there are certain situations that really bring it out of me - one of them being Jerry's magnetic attraction to the ladies.
I absolutely cannot stand it when someone has so many opportunities, and then bitches about not having what they think they deserve. You see this all the time from lovely women who complain about dozens of guys approaching her, but never the right ones! I can't even tell you how bad my language gets when I hear stuff like that.
I wish I could have even half of the opportunities Jerry gets. I think he takes it for granted, and that really rubs me the wrong way because in the end it becomes an entitlement. If I had around five or so girls vying for my attention I probably would have chosen one. And yeah, part of it involves sex with hot girls but moreso it is about having someone look at you in a way that lets you know how much they want you, how they enjoy being with you. That's what really bothers me, that I don't have THAT in my life. Part of me craves attention, admiration, love and acceptance - instead of constantly having your balls broken.
I'm not nearly as good looking as Jerry, although if I must say so I think I'm a relatively good looking guy. I don't have the whole dark feature thing and that opens many doors. But really what I'm missing is the will to just go for it. There is only a small percentage of girls who I'm willing to make that kind of effort to attract, and it has less to do with looks than her outlook towards life. There are a lot of beautiful girls but only a select few are grounded enough and "human" enough for me to make the effort.
One of them wrote to Jerry recently asking if he's hiding from her. Now, I don't know this chick very well, but my impression is highly favorable. She is definitely not the kind of girl that Jerry normally hangs out with. She seems like an absolute doll. She almost has a negative attitude towards herself, and I can't explain how much I just want to laugh and explain to her how unique she is. I would kill (not really) to have an opportunity to have a girl like that in my life. Of course sappy doesn't sell so I would have to translate that into something better. Anyway I'm jealous as all hell that he has this kind of attention from the girls and I don't. I feel like I would be able to take an opportunity and run with it. I'm not perfect by any means but I could enhance someone's life in some ways.
I'm trying so hard to not be jealous, and to think of the great things I have to offer that other people don't. I know that I'm unique too. It's just so difficult sometimes to get over this stuff and to move on and get what you want.
I try my best not to be a jealous person, and I'm about 95% of the way there. I've not been a jealous person in my relationships, or my personal dealings, but there are certain situations that really bring it out of me - one of them being Jerry's magnetic attraction to the ladies.
I absolutely cannot stand it when someone has so many opportunities, and then bitches about not having what they think they deserve. You see this all the time from lovely women who complain about dozens of guys approaching her, but never the right ones! I can't even tell you how bad my language gets when I hear stuff like that.
I wish I could have even half of the opportunities Jerry gets. I think he takes it for granted, and that really rubs me the wrong way because in the end it becomes an entitlement. If I had around five or so girls vying for my attention I probably would have chosen one. And yeah, part of it involves sex with hot girls but moreso it is about having someone look at you in a way that lets you know how much they want you, how they enjoy being with you. That's what really bothers me, that I don't have THAT in my life. Part of me craves attention, admiration, love and acceptance - instead of constantly having your balls broken.
I'm not nearly as good looking as Jerry, although if I must say so I think I'm a relatively good looking guy. I don't have the whole dark feature thing and that opens many doors. But really what I'm missing is the will to just go for it. There is only a small percentage of girls who I'm willing to make that kind of effort to attract, and it has less to do with looks than her outlook towards life. There are a lot of beautiful girls but only a select few are grounded enough and "human" enough for me to make the effort.
One of them wrote to Jerry recently asking if he's hiding from her. Now, I don't know this chick very well, but my impression is highly favorable. She is definitely not the kind of girl that Jerry normally hangs out with. She seems like an absolute doll. She almost has a negative attitude towards herself, and I can't explain how much I just want to laugh and explain to her how unique she is. I would kill (not really) to have an opportunity to have a girl like that in my life. Of course sappy doesn't sell so I would have to translate that into something better. Anyway I'm jealous as all hell that he has this kind of attention from the girls and I don't. I feel like I would be able to take an opportunity and run with it. I'm not perfect by any means but I could enhance someone's life in some ways.
I'm trying so hard to not be jealous, and to think of the great things I have to offer that other people don't. I know that I'm unique too. It's just so difficult sometimes to get over this stuff and to move on and get what you want.
lilho - 10/31/06 09:11
im talking about him, not you silly.
im talking about him, not you silly.
jason - 10/31/06 06:37
Not knowing what I have till it's gone? WTF do I have?!?1
Not knowing what I have till it's gone? WTF do I have?!?1
robin - 10/31/06 01:26
Do you live with your parents and wake up to the vision of a giant doll house everyday?
Jealous of that shit ain't you.
Do you live with your parents and wake up to the vision of a giant doll house everyday?
Jealous of that shit ain't you.
lilho - 10/30/06 22:31
isnt is something about NOT KNOWING WHAT YOU HAVE, until it's gone. and then, you WANT IT BACK. this, i will never understand about men.
isnt is something about NOT KNOWING WHAT YOU HAVE, until it's gone. and then, you WANT IT BACK. this, i will never understand about men.
ajay - 10/30/06 22:13
It's mostly attitude.
With women, I've seen that if I have a couple of choices, finding more becomes playfully easy. When there are no choices, one becomes desperate (even without meaning to do so) and women flee like you've got rabies.
So, couple of words of advice (had Doc Lurve ever let you down??):
- Get some ass; any ass will do. What that does is make you less desperate and more confident.
- Stop thinking about it. Just do (1) above and don't think about "oh, I need a quality chick".
- Work on making yourself a more positive person. Smile and be happy; nobody wants to date a sourpuss.
OK, now go get 'em tiger!!
It's mostly attitude.
With women, I've seen that if I have a couple of choices, finding more becomes playfully easy. When there are no choices, one becomes desperate (even without meaning to do so) and women flee like you've got rabies.
So, couple of words of advice (had Doc Lurve ever let you down??):
- Get some ass; any ass will do. What that does is make you less desperate and more confident.
- Stop thinking about it. Just do (1) above and don't think about "oh, I need a quality chick".
- Work on making yourself a more positive person. Smile and be happy; nobody wants to date a sourpuss.
OK, now go get 'em tiger!!
mrmike - 10/30/06 16:24
Hope so
Hope so
jenks - 10/30/06 15:54
And jason, I repeat- Jerry's not all that. I like you better. But I know what you're going through- I've been there (am there). But when I look at my friends fending the guys off with sticks- I remind myself "if all I wanted was some ass, I could get it. But I want quality, and I deserve it, and i'm not going to settle." So yeah... if you tried, put yourself out there, you could have a little Jerry harem too. And I know it sounds tempting- but deep down, I don't think you just want random ass. Like sara said, the grass is always greener. But be true to yourself, and you'll be happier. And when someone DOES come around- it will be that much sweeter. I know that probably doesn't make it feel much better... but it's true.
And jason, I repeat- Jerry's not all that. I like you better. But I know what you're going through- I've been there (am there). But when I look at my friends fending the guys off with sticks- I remind myself "if all I wanted was some ass, I could get it. But I want quality, and I deserve it, and i'm not going to settle." So yeah... if you tried, put yourself out there, you could have a little Jerry harem too. And I know it sounds tempting- but deep down, I don't think you just want random ass. Like sara said, the grass is always greener. But be true to yourself, and you'll be happier. And when someone DOES come around- it will be that much sweeter. I know that probably doesn't make it feel much better... but it's true.
jason - 10/30/06 13:19
Thanks Sara
Thanks Sara
iriesara - 10/30/06 10:59
Everybody's, scratch that MOST PEOPLE are jealous of something at some time. And also when it rains it pours...this is very true. I don't think I know this Jerry person at all, but with a surplus like that, he's bound to run out, especially if he's not being mindful of Karma. I went through a terribly long dry spell last year, and there is this annoying fat chick in the office with a boyfriend, and it just KILLED methat SHE was getting laid regularly, and I was doing my best to pour it on to a certain individual to no avail, regardless of my efforts. Then I decided, FUCK IT. I chilled out and took care of myself, and focused on "what's good for me". Well, a few months later, and I have a few choices right now. Not all of them I like, but it's nice to get some attention. Some people asking for a number.... Just have to remember this for when the drought comes, yeah?
Basically, the grass is always greener. Maybe he has a bunch of meangingless encounters, and your truth is right around the corner. Don't look too hard, but don't give up either. And don't give your jealousies too much attention, cause they get greedy.
Everybody's, scratch that MOST PEOPLE are jealous of something at some time. And also when it rains it pours...this is very true. I don't think I know this Jerry person at all, but with a surplus like that, he's bound to run out, especially if he's not being mindful of Karma. I went through a terribly long dry spell last year, and there is this annoying fat chick in the office with a boyfriend, and it just KILLED methat SHE was getting laid regularly, and I was doing my best to pour it on to a certain individual to no avail, regardless of my efforts. Then I decided, FUCK IT. I chilled out and took care of myself, and focused on "what's good for me". Well, a few months later, and I have a few choices right now. Not all of them I like, but it's nice to get some attention. Some people asking for a number.... Just have to remember this for when the drought comes, yeah?
Basically, the grass is always greener. Maybe he has a bunch of meangingless encounters, and your truth is right around the corner. Don't look too hard, but don't give up either. And don't give your jealousies too much attention, cause they get greedy.
10/29/2006 10:36 #23695
Fuck Halloween!Category: rant
In staying with tradition, I have to once again rant about some things that will appall you and make you respect me less.
(e:Ladycroft)'s motto is "Say what you mean, and mean what you say" and I thought about that for hours last night. Okay, Jerry is hooking up with his intern, a freshly minted 21 year old, and he wanted me to go with him to this girl's apartment party last night. I thought, "Oh, shit,hell naw bro" until he introduced the tease: There would be plenty of hot chicks there who are going to WANT you, Jason! Well holy hell who could say no to that? And then over the course of the week he sent me links to pics of the girls who were interested. Needless to say I was absolutely excited about the prospect.
Despite not feeling my best for a few days I went with him, really only because he promised me hot ass, otherwise I would have stayed home. I cleaned up, shaved, got all nice smelling and whatnot, put on my costume (Monk re-hash) and got in the car. When we got there I met the girl Jerry's hooking up with, and she was actually a decent enough chick, but where the fuck were the girls Jerry told me about? Some fat bitch asked me where my little boy was ("I'm a MONK, not a priest, you retard!") but the girls Jerry told me about were nowhere to be found. Ummm, what the fuck?!?! It was at this moment when I realized I had been utterly BAMBOOZLED and tricked into accompanying Jerry to this travesty so that he wouldn't feel weird. How could he do this to me?!?!?
But oh, does it ever get worse - I was relegated to third wheel status as we jetted around town, my bitterness and discontentment reaching critical levels with every bar visit. Some chick grabbed my ass at Gordon's, which I guess is better than nothing. Faherty's was alright, but said bartender who hooked me up with a nice shot of Jameson's earlier in the week was having absolutely none of it from me. Too bad because I would have totally respected her and treated her the way a woman deserves to be treated, such and such and so forth. Hell no, I would have drilled her like a Texas Oil man. The closest prospect was a friend of a friend, a known Swinger but that fell through at the last moment as her brother pulled her out of the joint. Fat Bob's was okay, but really at this point I was about 6-8 drinks in the bag and in a terrible mood. When you were tricked into being a mobile support group and third wheel you tend to just want to throw caution to the wind and pickle yourself.
I began to think about how Jerry basically hoards the girls, putting many on the back burner while one gets his attention, all the while making vague suggestions about maybe pushing one of them off to me. Never happens. I also thought about the ridiculous comments he made about Walt "dominating" when he came here. It's times like this when you just have to admit to yourself that you have a hot friend, and you're the equivalent of the ugly chick who tags along in the hopes of getting some runoff. Jason, you're never going to get what you want so just fucking move on and live with it!
If he would have just been straight up with me to begin with I might not have gone, or I might have just because he's my best buddy, but the worst thing to do is tease me with hot ass, promise me a fun, nasty, sex filled night and then end up being a total liar. I am fucking PISSED. I wish I would have just stayed home, unshowered and stoned and perfectly happy. At least I only paid for one drink.
(e:Ladycroft)'s motto is "Say what you mean, and mean what you say" and I thought about that for hours last night. Okay, Jerry is hooking up with his intern, a freshly minted 21 year old, and he wanted me to go with him to this girl's apartment party last night. I thought, "Oh, shit,hell naw bro" until he introduced the tease: There would be plenty of hot chicks there who are going to WANT you, Jason! Well holy hell who could say no to that? And then over the course of the week he sent me links to pics of the girls who were interested. Needless to say I was absolutely excited about the prospect.
Despite not feeling my best for a few days I went with him, really only because he promised me hot ass, otherwise I would have stayed home. I cleaned up, shaved, got all nice smelling and whatnot, put on my costume (Monk re-hash) and got in the car. When we got there I met the girl Jerry's hooking up with, and she was actually a decent enough chick, but where the fuck were the girls Jerry told me about? Some fat bitch asked me where my little boy was ("I'm a MONK, not a priest, you retard!") but the girls Jerry told me about were nowhere to be found. Ummm, what the fuck?!?! It was at this moment when I realized I had been utterly BAMBOOZLED and tricked into accompanying Jerry to this travesty so that he wouldn't feel weird. How could he do this to me?!?!?
But oh, does it ever get worse - I was relegated to third wheel status as we jetted around town, my bitterness and discontentment reaching critical levels with every bar visit. Some chick grabbed my ass at Gordon's, which I guess is better than nothing. Faherty's was alright, but said bartender who hooked me up with a nice shot of Jameson's earlier in the week was having absolutely none of it from me. Too bad because I would have totally respected her and treated her the way a woman deserves to be treated, such and such and so forth. Hell no, I would have drilled her like a Texas Oil man. The closest prospect was a friend of a friend, a known Swinger but that fell through at the last moment as her brother pulled her out of the joint. Fat Bob's was okay, but really at this point I was about 6-8 drinks in the bag and in a terrible mood. When you were tricked into being a mobile support group and third wheel you tend to just want to throw caution to the wind and pickle yourself.
I began to think about how Jerry basically hoards the girls, putting many on the back burner while one gets his attention, all the while making vague suggestions about maybe pushing one of them off to me. Never happens. I also thought about the ridiculous comments he made about Walt "dominating" when he came here. It's times like this when you just have to admit to yourself that you have a hot friend, and you're the equivalent of the ugly chick who tags along in the hopes of getting some runoff. Jason, you're never going to get what you want so just fucking move on and live with it!
If he would have just been straight up with me to begin with I might not have gone, or I might have just because he's my best buddy, but the worst thing to do is tease me with hot ass, promise me a fun, nasty, sex filled night and then end up being a total liar. I am fucking PISSED. I wish I would have just stayed home, unshowered and stoned and perfectly happy. At least I only paid for one drink.
Hey Vincent,
Being anti-casino is not a principle of mine in general, I agree that people are free to do whatever they want with their lives. I am definitely opposed to the Buffalo Casino deal for economic reasons however.
J
Everyone knows that the State Government really boils down to the Three Men in a Room. Bruno, Silver and now Spitzer. In reality we don't need the Assembly or Senate. The only thing that those institutions are good for is the 14 or 15 Million Dollars each member gets in Pork for their district come election time [City Limit and Black Rock Tolls coming down] plus these districts are the perfect storm of Gerrymandering. You would have to have the Revolution of Revolutions to change NY State Government. It's not just WNY the incumbant re-election rate across the state is around 99.5% for State Government.
As for the Casino. Yes, they're evil and soul-sucking. They are just the perfect cash machine for Governments. Just look at Billion that Ontario's OLGC made last year.
It just seems people need to gamble. Every year people say Las Vegas has reached it's peak and then another 5,000 room hotel/casino gets build and it gets filled @ 90%+ capacity with people shelling out hundres of dollars a night to stay and play.
Yes, they do ruin some lives but then at the same time there are people running around with more money than they know what to do with and look at gambling as a way to pass the time.
Believe me if I could quite working at the Casino tomorrow I would in a heartbeat...
The method by which Antoine Thompson got support is the epitome of what is wrong with Buffalo politics. Byron Brown is a joke of a mayor - for you people who voted for him; go ahead, raise your hands and be counted!
Personally, I'm not to concerned about Davis and Reynolds, Davis was a republican in reality, drill in ANWR, no abortion, no affirmative action.... Probably Reynolds can get more money for us, so oh well.
You're right about Antoine, like most of our elected officials he screwed the pooch on the casino. He was just feeling to political winds, most people in his district are fooled into thinking the casino is a good idea, he isn't standing up for them and proving that it is actually going to hurt them. People voted against their own interests, they just give you a blank stare and say "jobs.. jobs.." The discussion around the casino tends not to scratch the surface of the issue. But it'll be stoped by the court, not local officials. Though I still think we should get a refferendum on the proposal.
Hevesi, shouldn't have gotten reelected but he will be impeached anyway. But You're right, people weren't paying attention, they'd rather elect a crook and vote for another party.
Yeah I know, it's just a difference between theory and practice for me. I just don't get it. People are only passionate about the elections that get all the news on the networks and big papers.
I'd wager Hevesi isn't long for this world, but Thompson did have an opponent in Marc Coppola, just not a very good opponent. Thompson is a butt boy for the Mayor. Brown used his political operation to install him and get the party money behind him and it was just enough to snowball anybody so nobody noticed Antoine is the keeper of no original ideas, just the ones Lord Bryon assigns to him.