...I'm breaking the rules and enjoying a fine Cuban cigar procured for me recently. I'm waiting for Castro do die so that our country can get over this thing with Cuba. Admittedly I'm interested for selfish, cigar indulgent reasons. I really wish that JFK's foiled mission to have a cigar blow up in Castro's face (literally) would have worked. I wouldn't be having to smoke inferior cigars 40 years later.
I'm going to touch on the illegal immigration issue also sometime soon... but right now I'm enjoying the day and the cigar far too much to be in a serious mood!
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03/28/2006 17:35 #24621
Yep, thats right...03/27/2006 15:07 #24620
I'm right, once again...Category: politics
This is one of the times where I'm ashamed to be right about an issue - in particular with respect to the issue of hypocrisy and the left.
Exhibit A - how liberals handle rallys that they disapprove of -
Lets stop pretending that the left embraces diversity. In particular, I can't stop laughing about how lefties condemn others for being intolerant, then turn around and perpetrate what the politicians and citizens of San Fran just did. Sheer lunacy.
You see, the left embraces diversity as long as its LEFTY diversity. Ban a retired Navy ship from San Fran's port? If you are a San Fran liberal lunatic, this makes a lot of sense, because you generally hate the military and believe to the core of your being that you are superior to those who choose the military path, so therefore this is an acceptable solution. Anti-war rallies, gay rallies? Yep, if you are a lefty in San Fran this is acceptable, as it should be. Christian teens rallying in San Fran? NO - its an "act of provocation." So, insulting the military and Christians at every available opportunity isn't an act of provocation, but Christian kids marching around San Fran is? Bullshit.
What a bunch of foolish, senseless, childish sods that city on the bay is populated with. Except (e:twisted) and (e:ajay) - y'all are good people in my book for sure. Grown men and women calling teenagers "fascists" and holding up signs saying "I moved here to get away from people like you?" What a complete and utter embarrassment to themselves. Its things like this episode that make San Fran an ideological island, and ensure that no liberals will win a national election out of the fear that a Democrat would potentially be influenced by people this clinically insane. When you look at who is funding the Democratic Party nowadays, you should be worried about that. This is also why I fully welcome a Hillary nomination for '08.
Thankfully, the Constitution protects these people from themselves and from others. In Sweden, the country of my family's origin, you aren't so lucky. A minister was jailed there recently for calling homosexuality a sin during a church service! Just one of many reasons why Europe could never be as great as the USA is - in Europe, there ARE limitations to what you can say in public, thanks to liberals and the nanny state. Apparently this is hate speech, but what just happened to those kids in San Fran isn't. Its "hip" to insult Christians nowadays, so feel free to do so. But, when you come to me and cry about people talking about their religious beliefs openly, in groups and in public, if what they have to say offends you, I'm pretty much going to tell you to practice what you preach. Oooh, sizzle! Sizzle!
Exhibit A - how liberals handle rallys that they disapprove of -
Lets stop pretending that the left embraces diversity. In particular, I can't stop laughing about how lefties condemn others for being intolerant, then turn around and perpetrate what the politicians and citizens of San Fran just did. Sheer lunacy.
You see, the left embraces diversity as long as its LEFTY diversity. Ban a retired Navy ship from San Fran's port? If you are a San Fran liberal lunatic, this makes a lot of sense, because you generally hate the military and believe to the core of your being that you are superior to those who choose the military path, so therefore this is an acceptable solution. Anti-war rallies, gay rallies? Yep, if you are a lefty in San Fran this is acceptable, as it should be. Christian teens rallying in San Fran? NO - its an "act of provocation." So, insulting the military and Christians at every available opportunity isn't an act of provocation, but Christian kids marching around San Fran is? Bullshit.
What a bunch of foolish, senseless, childish sods that city on the bay is populated with. Except (e:twisted) and (e:ajay) - y'all are good people in my book for sure. Grown men and women calling teenagers "fascists" and holding up signs saying "I moved here to get away from people like you?" What a complete and utter embarrassment to themselves. Its things like this episode that make San Fran an ideological island, and ensure that no liberals will win a national election out of the fear that a Democrat would potentially be influenced by people this clinically insane. When you look at who is funding the Democratic Party nowadays, you should be worried about that. This is also why I fully welcome a Hillary nomination for '08.
Thankfully, the Constitution protects these people from themselves and from others. In Sweden, the country of my family's origin, you aren't so lucky. A minister was jailed there recently for calling homosexuality a sin during a church service! Just one of many reasons why Europe could never be as great as the USA is - in Europe, there ARE limitations to what you can say in public, thanks to liberals and the nanny state. Apparently this is hate speech, but what just happened to those kids in San Fran isn't. Its "hip" to insult Christians nowadays, so feel free to do so. But, when you come to me and cry about people talking about their religious beliefs openly, in groups and in public, if what they have to say offends you, I'm pretty much going to tell you to practice what you preach. Oooh, sizzle! Sizzle!
03/23/2006 21:28 #24619
Doing it for the 'hoodNothing much to say, just poking my head in. Ooh - a naughty double entendre!
Tonight we're in Greensboro, NC. We're staying at what probably is the nicest Hampton Inn I've ever seen. Its been pretty mundane - I've been doing laundry tonight and not much else. I've been mainly sticking to chicken salads this week but tonight we went to Longhorn for some grilled and seasoned bovine with baked sweet potato. Damn I love Longhorn. I love the roadhouses in general - they actually just opened a Texas Roadhouse off of the 290 Colvin exit in Tizzlewizzle.
I'm home next week, which makes me happy.
Tonight we're in Greensboro, NC. We're staying at what probably is the nicest Hampton Inn I've ever seen. Its been pretty mundane - I've been doing laundry tonight and not much else. I've been mainly sticking to chicken salads this week but tonight we went to Longhorn for some grilled and seasoned bovine with baked sweet potato. Damn I love Longhorn. I love the roadhouses in general - they actually just opened a Texas Roadhouse off of the 290 Colvin exit in Tizzlewizzle.
I'm home next week, which makes me happy.
robin - 03/24/06 00:58
thannks for commenting,
i don't know why that wav file don't work. it works here.
Is greensboro that boring? I was thinking of applying for a one or two month residency there
thannks for commenting,
i don't know why that wav file don't work. it works here.
Is greensboro that boring? I was thinking of applying for a one or two month residency there
ladycroft - 03/23/06 23:11
Longhorn Steak & Ale or Longhorn Steak House? We had both in Texas, not sure about NC. I was a fan of the Greek Goddess dressing and baked potatoes!
Longhorn Steak & Ale or Longhorn Steak House? We had both in Texas, not sure about NC. I was a fan of the Greek Goddess dressing and baked potatoes!
03/21/2006 20:40 #24618
WHAT?!Hang on - there was a hookah at St. Matty's Day? Now THAT is something.
Thanks for posting pictures guys. I'm still embarassed about not making it - but I try to be civil around people I like and respect, and didn't want to barge through the door at 2AM drunk and high yelling "HEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!" I'd rather have us yelling "HEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!" together.
I neglected to mention what car they gave me at the rental agency - a Dodge Grand Caravan. By far the worst car I've ever rented, and we've driven A LOT of cars. I pretty much want to duck and hide every time I have to get behind the wheel. I'd rather pilot your little sister's tricycle before ever renting a Grand Caravan again - thankfully I'm not spending my own money on this! If I was on vacation I'd be totally pissed.
I'm not sure why, but I've been fairly apolitical lately. Maybe I have other things on my mind.
EDIT - I switched my user sound from "Alex Chilton" by The Replacements to "Act of the Apostle" by Belle and Sebastian. I needed something else, something with sleepy sounding vocals and a good melody.
Thanks for posting pictures guys. I'm still embarassed about not making it - but I try to be civil around people I like and respect, and didn't want to barge through the door at 2AM drunk and high yelling "HEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!" I'd rather have us yelling "HEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!" together.
I neglected to mention what car they gave me at the rental agency - a Dodge Grand Caravan. By far the worst car I've ever rented, and we've driven A LOT of cars. I pretty much want to duck and hide every time I have to get behind the wheel. I'd rather pilot your little sister's tricycle before ever renting a Grand Caravan again - thankfully I'm not spending my own money on this! If I was on vacation I'd be totally pissed.
I'm not sure why, but I've been fairly apolitical lately. Maybe I have other things on my mind.
EDIT - I switched my user sound from "Alex Chilton" by The Replacements to "Act of the Apostle" by Belle and Sebastian. I needed something else, something with sleepy sounding vocals and a good melody.
03/21/2006 17:52 #24617
YessuhI'm not nearly as bothered by the blonde whore getting off as (e:jason) is, although I find it interesting that if she looked like Roseanne Barr she'd be in the pokey right now. It is bullshit? Of course. But our society prizes beautiful people... so there you go. Maybe thats why Roseanne Barr had her face fixed.
I've been thinking about the lower back tattoo lately; maybe thats because myself and about 15 other guys at the airport were gawking at a girl that was bent over recently. It was so blatant that us fellas were grinning and nodding to each other. Now, I've never shied away from the fact that men are pigs. I like the tattoo. But, for those of you girls who are getting that tattoo "for yourself" - thats like saying you are getting a boob job "for yourself." Don't be so ignorant and naive, and please don't insult anyones intelligence anymore. If you get that tattoo, you are doing so with the expectation in mind that you are going to get gawked at and assumed to give it up without too much effort. Is it fair? No. Lifes not fair. The blonde rapist staying out of jail isn't fair. Lots of things aren't fair. Live with it, or if you don't like guys gawking and daydreaming about using that tattoo as a target, get your erotic tattoo somewhere more private. Its more fun that way anyhow - I'd rather find out that my girl has a wild side privately then have her wild side broadcasted like a billboard on the small of her back.
RED ALERT - I PUT OUT!
Ok. Be good, (e:strip)pers, and look both ways before crossing the street.
I've been thinking about the lower back tattoo lately; maybe thats because myself and about 15 other guys at the airport were gawking at a girl that was bent over recently. It was so blatant that us fellas were grinning and nodding to each other. Now, I've never shied away from the fact that men are pigs. I like the tattoo. But, for those of you girls who are getting that tattoo "for yourself" - thats like saying you are getting a boob job "for yourself." Don't be so ignorant and naive, and please don't insult anyones intelligence anymore. If you get that tattoo, you are doing so with the expectation in mind that you are going to get gawked at and assumed to give it up without too much effort. Is it fair? No. Lifes not fair. The blonde rapist staying out of jail isn't fair. Lots of things aren't fair. Live with it, or if you don't like guys gawking and daydreaming about using that tattoo as a target, get your erotic tattoo somewhere more private. Its more fun that way anyhow - I'd rather find out that my girl has a wild side privately then have her wild side broadcasted like a billboard on the small of her back.
RED ALERT - I PUT OUT!
Ok. Be good, (e:strip)pers, and look both ways before crossing the street.
jenks - 03/22/06 10:48
I agree. Leaving something to the imagination is far more sexy than just throwing it all out there. Subtle is sexy.
I agree. Leaving something to the imagination is far more sexy than just throwing it all out there. Subtle is sexy.
metalpeter - 03/21/06 18:07
I dissagre a little bit on the rape case. But that is because I disagree with the difination of rape. Since someone isn't 18 they legaly can't consent, so it is rape by deffalut. I understand the law is to protect kids and to keep them from being exploited. But acts that are truely consensual should be consensual and non socsenusal should be nonconsensual based on facts not by age. I know when I was growing up there where a couple female teachers I would have liked to have sex with but if I did that would be a crime but if I chose to do someone in my grade it wouldn't be.
In terms of the tramp stamp. To me it depends on the girl. For example I knew a Tall Hot Sexy Blonde with a great Dragon Tat about the spot on her back. But it wasn't her only Tat it was one of a few. The real indication should be if you also see a thong at the same time.
I dissagre a little bit on the rape case. But that is because I disagree with the difination of rape. Since someone isn't 18 they legaly can't consent, so it is rape by deffalut. I understand the law is to protect kids and to keep them from being exploited. But acts that are truely consensual should be consensual and non socsenusal should be nonconsensual based on facts not by age. I know when I was growing up there where a couple female teachers I would have liked to have sex with but if I did that would be a crime but if I chose to do someone in my grade it wouldn't be.
In terms of the tramp stamp. To me it depends on the girl. For example I knew a Tall Hot Sexy Blonde with a great Dragon Tat about the spot on her back. But it wasn't her only Tat it was one of a few. The real indication should be if you also see a thong at the same time.
I so understand why you would steer clear of the religion discussions, (e:mrdt). I think that was an actual lesson in hairdressing school. No politics, either.
(e:Ajay), you said: Is it OK to bash people who are bashing gays? I think so.
I don't think i can agree with that. I don't think anyone at all should be bashed. If someone is bashing gays, why stoop to the same level? If we think someone is acting like an ass, why imitate it?
(E:Joshua), i have always been uncool... and due to this, and being mocked endlessly as a child, rather accepting. I don't care if someone is a Christian or gay or straight or bi or fat or skinny. Who gives a crap. Someone wants to stand on the street with a sign saying that Christians rock, then let them. Some Christians do.
I have always felt that talking about religion is impolite and unmannerly. Even if your real careful you might still offend somebody quick. Sometimes when I hear someone talking about religion I proceed to the other side of the room because most people think spirituality is a joke.
I'm all for airing diverse viewpoints.
On the other hand: if a group bashes gays (for example), should they be given the same rights of free speech as anyone else? Tough question.
Is it OK to bash people who are bashing gays? I think so. Doesn't the good book say, do unto others as they do unto you? Or was it do unto others before they do unto you? I can't remember... :-D
Well, we're embracing you two aren't we? Case closed... ;-)
No SB. Actually this is fairly straight forward, no mental gymnastics required. I'm equally accepting of all behavior - I'm an advocate of freedom. I defend the liberals' collective right to bash Christianity as fervently as I would defend the right of Christians to bash homosexuality. Do I think either behavior is unacceptable? Absolutely not. NOWHERE in my post did I advocate tolerating intolerance - that is a completely incorrect conclusion that you drew yourself. The point I am making is very, very clear - you cannot poopoo intolerant behavior when you are equally as intolerant. Its called hypocrisy.
By reading what I wrote, you would come to the correct conclusion that the thrust of the journal post is to show that liberals can't have it both ways when it comes to being tolerant and/or intolerant.
To address your last question - I think its okay to defend your values. That isn't the question here. The question is - at what point can you defend your values without ending up being a hypocrite? What liberals are essentially saying now regarding tolerance is, "freedom of speech is good for me, but not for you." Why is Christian bashing a good thing and gay bashing a bad thing? I think that they are equally atrocious, but in a country like ours, freedom of speech is sacred and we have to protect it even if we don't agree with whats being said. If we didn't protect it, sooner or later nobody would be allowed to say anything in public.
So you're saying that intolerance should be tolerated? Isn't that a bit of circular logic and mental gymnastics?
The demonstrators are there...basically protesting the fact that liberals are so tolerant..at what point do you then have to stand up for one of your core values?