For serious - Jersey fucking suuuucks. The northern part of the state is basically a NYC suburb, and the southern part of the state is a Philly suburb. Not to mention that the state happens to have two of the most dangerous, rife with crime and violent cities in America - Newark and Camden. Tonight I'm slummin' it in Cherry Hill, which actually is a fairly nice 'burb.
(e:jason) - its not your counselors fault that you were late, and justifying your bad behavior by pointing out theirs isn't an excuse either. Just don't be late places... and this goes for everybody, not just poor Jay here. Tardiness is ridiculous.
2006 has turned out thus far to be one of my most reclusive years ever. I've been like J.D. Salinger... without the literary talent. I've been busy though. I actually audited in Buffalo for the first time yesterday - we audited the Olmstead Center for the Visually Impaired. I have to say, they revamped their entire building and its absolutely beautiful. My only problem with the place is that there are very few actual blind people that use the building, and its alleged purpose is to service the visually impaired community. I did get to meet and interview some blind folks though - one lady actually sews vests! Alot of the stories I heard were inspirational, and for me anyhow, its a reminder that I'm lucky. I didn't come from wealth, but I am wealthy in a lot of other ways that some people were not so lucky with. I actually grabbed a donation leaflet and put it in my travel bag because it had an absolutely killer quote in it -
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
From this point on when I am upset about my job, or upset about whatever... I'll have the leaflet in my bag to remind me of the quote and the workers I met at the Olmstead Center.
Today I led an audit team at a glass manufacturer here in NJ - 2.5 million square feet. Massive facility. Glass making is dirty and dangerous... for the first time I was required to put on some reinforced footwear. For every 3M that I visit, I have a place like this usually. It was cool though - having tons of molten glass a few feet away from you, with open flames burning everywhere is about as close to hell on earth as you can get.
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04/06/2006 21:06 #24623
Jersey, biotch!Category: travel
04/05/2006 18:35 #24622
Toronto Maple LeafsFuck Darcy Tucker. I hope he gets the bird flu, rots his asshole out and gets shot in the same afternoon. Somebody needs to spike that guy's Gatorade with salmonella.
P.S. If you don't care about the Sabres this was likely meaningless to you. All you need to know is that a)Darcy is a guy, and b)he needs to get the bird flu, rot his asshole out and get shot in the same afternoon.
P.S. If you don't care about the Sabres this was likely meaningless to you. All you need to know is that a)Darcy is a guy, and b)he needs to get the bird flu, rot his asshole out and get shot in the same afternoon.
sbrugger - 04/06/06 08:25
Bah...it wasn't much of a hit (the Tucker on Hecht hit)...and it looked more like Hecht stuck out HIS knee than the reverse. If he wasn't such a European PANSY, maybe Hecht could have taken it... It was about the slowest knee on knee I've ever seen and I can't imagine how he wound up with a sprain out of the deal.
Bah...it wasn't much of a hit (the Tucker on Hecht hit)...and it looked more like Hecht stuck out HIS knee than the reverse. If he wasn't such a European PANSY, maybe Hecht could have taken it... It was about the slowest knee on knee I've ever seen and I can't imagine how he wound up with a sprain out of the deal.
mrdt - 04/05/06 21:31
and pour hecth!!!! hopefully he'll be back for the playoffs
and pour hecth!!!! hopefully he'll be back for the playoffs
jenks - 04/05/06 19:40
where ya been joshy?
where ya been joshy?
codypomeray - 04/05/06 19:32
is this in response to the knee on knee attempt? unfortunately i had to get the news second hand from my dad and well, he didnt do the best job of explaining the play(s). i heard he got whacked, got pissed and then went after a sabre. it bites not getting there games down here. you know their scores are not even announce on the news. it goes, isles, rangers, devils. anyways. i heard we clinched a playoff birth!! go sabres!!!
is this in response to the knee on knee attempt? unfortunately i had to get the news second hand from my dad and well, he didnt do the best job of explaining the play(s). i heard he got whacked, got pissed and then went after a sabre. it bites not getting there games down here. you know their scores are not even announce on the news. it goes, isles, rangers, devils. anyways. i heard we clinched a playoff birth!! go sabres!!!
mrmike - 04/05/06 19:11
Then somebody oughta piss on him - the rat bastard
Then somebody oughta piss on him - the rat bastard
03/28/2006 17:35 #24621
Yep, thats right......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!
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!
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!
leetee - 03/27/06 23:43
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 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.
mrdt - 03/27/06 21:23
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 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.
ajay - 03/27/06 17:09
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
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
joshua - 03/27/06 16:11
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.
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.
sbrugger - 03/27/06 15:29
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?
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?
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!
um are you dissing my home state?I think we have beef now...
oh come on, I'm late for everything