My argument is not without logic, although I admit that this is an emotional topic - not just for me, however but for all of us. Suggesting however, that my previous post was an emotional rant etc. was just plain stupid... there is no other way to describe it. I would have expected better from you (e:Paul). (e:Rebecca) however is a peach. :) And I don't mind apologizing, (e:Paul), for calling people that don't think they way I do "unintelligent" - however these same people were very unapologetic about saying the same thing to me when President Bush was elected in November. Thats says more about them than about me.

What I said is not an opinion - its a statement of fact pure and simple. They are going to keep killing people until they are stopped, and if a person thinks that negotiating our way out of this is a workable option I feel sorry for them. I'm not saying that its a perfect world but that is the current reality we are in. I'm also not saying that I like seeing people die. War sucks. War is a necessary evil when you are dealing with people whose only language is violence. Tolerance of these types of people is not only irresponsible but is dangerous in its idiocy. Right now the real world is a violent place, and its not about to change anytime soon. Even if we did what liberals wanted, and just GIVE UP... these same people are going to keep doing the same things. Thats unacceptable to the American public.

Our natural reaction as Americans is to fight back if someone slaps us in the mouth. With my job I've been able to actually physically meet, see, shake hands with and eat with mainstream Americans - unfortunately most in Buffalo, the northeast, or those in California don't get that chance. They don't buy what the left is selling concerning how we should handle the war on terror. Mainstream America isn't stupid - they see the left acting this way and is a primary reason why the left can't win national elections. Lets not forget that I used to be liberal (voted for Clinton and Gore), and once I graduated from college I grew up a bit and saw things for how they were, not how I thought they were in my little liberal academic bubble. The real world is a bitch, and its the current real world we are in that some people don't have the intestinal fortitude to deal with.

People that think that George Bush invented terrorism are not being intellectually honest. This is not about 21st C. American politics - this is about a subject that makes liberals very uncomfortable - religion. Religion and also ideology. If you don't trust GWB, fine - thats your opinion and theres nothing wrong with that... I respect it. The subject is much more complicated than blind hatred for a President you don't like.

Anyhow, its funny that I pretty much date 100% liberal girls.

Al Qaeda decided to bomb a train station in London today - 45 people or more are dead, and close to 1000 are injured. These fucking terrorist scumbags aren't going to stop until either we are all dead or they are all dead... my money is on us surviving in the end.

And before I see the less intelligent liberals start saying, "See, see? If we didn't go to Iraq this wouldn't happen!" YOU ARE FUCKING WRONG AGAIN.

Buffalo is a shithole, but its MY shithole. There are things I love about this place, and because of the nature of my job it seems to magnify itself due to a bit of homesickness.

1. When I'm actually home, anywhere I go I see people that I instantly recognize as residents of my neighborhood. I don't give a shit where you go, every time I go places in or around Elmwood you are guaranteed to see people you recognize yet don't know their name. To me that means that the same people that live here also support the local businesses... I love that. I saw 2 (e:peeps) in SPoT Coffee this afternoon, although I couldn't tell you their names. I think one of them might have been (e:Drchlorine) portraying his real-life alter ego.

2. Stupid crazy shit goes on here that I haven't seen anywhere else. The past 2 months have brought me to 3 of the 4 corners of the continental US, many points in between and an international trip... and definitely more interesting things can happen here it seems. Tonight I wrote my name and number on a girls back with a permanent marker. That is cool as hell.

3. Living here is cheaper than in 90% of the United States. Can't hate on that.

Anyway, its been a stinkin' pleasure to be able to stay home for once and know that I have a whole week more of it. My plan is to spend a bunch of money, put my beer goggles on for the 4th, get more color on my pale ass body, use my undeniable charm to woo a lady into the spiderweb known as the rear bedroom at 750 upper front, go to Hardware (haven't been there yet!), and if possible meet more (e:peeps) while I'm actually home.

I <3 U Buffalo!

Wait, was the Pink last night or tonight? If its tonight I'm clearly instructing my brother to buy shots for the ladies. Guys... as usual you have to fend for yourselves!

And I'm planning on working some of that 2-liter bottle of Brugal into my belly... hauling that shit for a week in a half out of Republica Dominicana was a bitch.

Its nice to be home but for me since I spend a majority of my time in other places it actually takes me time to readjust to being here... then as soon as I get comfy again I have to pack my shit and leave.

The hotel I stayed at this week was in a Mennonite community. I have to say though, the hotel was ridiculously nice. The rooms were huge, we had balcony access overlooking a waterfall loaded with goldfish, and the lanterns in the hotel were handmade by a blacksmith that works in the adjacent living history community... complete with leaves and vines made of iron!

This coming Sunday I leave Buffalo once again :( for sunny Southern California. We are staying a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Hermosa Beach. I'm getting an iPod before I go, and I have some ideas for music to put on it that I do and do not have...

1. Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits
2. Pink Martini
3. various latin music (bachata is my favorite)
4. Some classic rock
5. MMW's latest
6. Coldplay's latest
7. Some 80's tunes

Anybody have some ideas for my new iPod?