I admit I have posted a lot of comments today so I don't feel much like writing. Yes I'm glad that Obama won. That being said him winning dosn't mean much yet. Often people are judged in their first 100 days in office. It is what he does and what he tries to do. Hey most people who don't like what Bush wound up doing or some of the stuff he did wouldn't be saying he was a bad President when he started. We shall see what happens. What we do know is that we are at a point in history. I also think that with states banning gay Marriage we are at another point in history. Hey maybe when we look back at this time it will be the pivotal point that went on to get people who are for gay marriage to get together and strengthen the fight and that is what is looked at as what got a case to the supreme court. Maybe it takes one case or 12 cases to make Gay Marriage protected legally by the constiution or maybe it will go the other way. I'm hoping that at some point it will be legal in every state. I don't know what will happen but I do think that there is a good chance that this years election in the future could be a big history point.
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11/05/2008 18:41 #46563
Obama wins is just 1 stepCategory: political
11/04/2008 20:24 #46526
Voting is strangeCategory: political
Yes I voted. But there are some things I find strange. In some parts of the country they have or have had lines (4 years ago) that took hours. But in my hood I know of 3 or 4 voting places, where I vote at Grover then at Richmond and Summer, then on Elmwood there is a polling place between Summer and Bryant and then if you go down to Dyouvile I think there is one down there. The other thing that I find strange is that there are all kinds of voting machines. I think Buffalo has the good kind with the lever and things you flick. Those touch screens are bad and as nice as those scan tron sheets are some people don't know how to use pencils anymore. When I went in to vote I didn't look to see who was running in my district I should have though. The thing that surprised me is that with all the Chris Lee and Joe Mesi adds they weren't on my Machine and I don't think who they where running against was on it either. I did read the proposition going into the voting booth and all most missed it on the machine. If I understood it correctly my yes vote means that since disabled veterans get extra points on the civil service exams they have to be collecting benefits to get that credit and now they won't have to be collecting those benifits to get the extra points.
11/03/2008 18:59 #46500
Buisness IdeaCategory: buffalo
So today on my way to work I caught a bus around 6am and as I was going down Delaware I saw Spot was open and there where people inside. I thought it must be nice to go there and eat and maybe drink before work. Then I remembered that there used to be a time I think when spot was open 24hrs a day. I also thought that I know there are some people who after a being drunk and hung over might drive home and then go into work the next day. Well you know what would be cool is if downtown there was place to eat other then Jim's Steakout for the after the bar crowd. Hey maybe it could open at like 2am and serve breakfast and maybe light lunch stuff and coffee and teas and snacks. Maybe for people who have more time they could have an Internet Cafe', In other cities are internet cafe's open all night. Think about it you stay out late and have a good time and instead of trying to get home to like get barely any sleep just go there sober up and read e-mail or surf the web for some time. I think it would be a good idea. Yeah sometimes drunks can get a little crazy but it might not be that bad really.
11/03/2008 18:43 #46499
The Problems of election DayCategory: politics
First of all I don't think that anyone in NYS should vote for anyone local. That is right I think every single local person should get 0 votes and then no one wins. Here is the reason why they all go Negative. All the ads then send out don't say what they believe. For example if you look at an Old Joe Mesi ad he says something about how no one wants to leave western new york but some people have to, and that he will create jobs. But if you listen to someone other add then he will cost people jobs and has got his family jobs. See it is all negative and that is just the small time Ones I won't even get into the Chris Lee ones. I don't care what the other person did in the past. You have 30 seconds or if you spend more money a minute tell me what you want to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you mail out those flyers I don't care about you family or what your grandmother thinks or what you did in your other office, what are you going to try to do, what to you believe in Damitt Have some Fucking Balls or grow a Pair and Say what you Believe in.
The Second problem I have is Election Result programs. I'm sorry but news on Results should be illegal until every single polling place is closed and the votes have been started to be counted and this fact is confirmed some how. Here is why. I don't care what anyone says hearing the results can be miss lead people and cause them to vote or to not vote and change things. Lets say for example my guy is losing by a lot or a big percentage well then why go vote at all, but see only 30% of the votes are in so what about the other 70%. I also think watching is kinda silly they do this thing where all the votes aren't in and they have a projected winner in each state. Um guys there is this thing called Absentee Balloting. Yes I may check in late if I'm still awake and see who has won maybe but we shall see.
The Second problem I have is Election Result programs. I'm sorry but news on Results should be illegal until every single polling place is closed and the votes have been started to be counted and this fact is confirmed some how. Here is why. I don't care what anyone says hearing the results can be miss lead people and cause them to vote or to not vote and change things. Lets say for example my guy is losing by a lot or a big percentage well then why go vote at all, but see only 30% of the votes are in so what about the other 70%. I also think watching is kinda silly they do this thing where all the votes aren't in and they have a projected winner in each state. Um guys there is this thing called Absentee Balloting. Yes I may check in late if I'm still awake and see who has won maybe but we shall see.
11/02/2008 12:02 #46473
SNL Zack and Miri make a PornoCategory: comedy
I am a fan of Kevin Smith movies. That doesn't mean that just because he makes a movie I will like it. On Saturday I went to go see Zack and Miri make a porno. I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say I thought it was funny and there are people in it who you will know if you have seen his other movies. Yes there is a story to it and everything isn't a joke and every scene isn't porn. I liked it and thought Katie Morgan did a great job acting and was pretty good. I guess if I had to rate it I would give it two thumps up or if you like the star system 3 of 4 or 4 of 5 depending on what star ratings you use. My system is just if you like a movie or not and there are factors that lead into that. Hey if you like this type of movie you should like it but if Horror is your thing then you won't, hey go see it. Oh yeah the one thing that was odd was I was the only person watching the movie where I saw it. . (E:STRIP) EXCLUSIVE: There is both male and female nudity in it. Yes Katie Morgan is so hot in the porn the scenes. As great as her big breasts are and they are pretty nice I think her tits when they where Natural years ago where cuter doesn't mean that I don't love them now. I don't want to give away the Male Nudity because it is sort of a Surprise and there are also a bit and some sound during the Credits so please stay for the entire movie. I just wish the lead actress would have done complete nudity I think it might have been a little bit better that way.
I didn't get to see John McCain live on SNL last night, I wanted to watch it but didn't know he was on but passed out on the Sabres game. He started the show with Tina Fey on QVC since that is the only station he could pay for and yes they where selling stuff like Knives that cut through the pork (funnier when he says it) I thought it was a funny bit. Then I watched another clip of him as part of weekend update. I liked that but didn't find it as funny. But see that is why watching stuff live is better then on the internet. It would have been better to see the McCain part as one part of weekend update as opposed to the entire clip. I'm not sure what time it is on but I think SNL has one more live show on Monday Night and I'm not sure how long it will be. I do have to give credit to McCain now and Palin in the past credit for going on SNL. It is good to see that McCain does have a sense of Humor and that he can make fun of himself. I'm not saying it will get him more votes but it might.
I hope no mater what people did or where they went that they had a Nice Halloween and that they had a good weekend and remembered to turn there clocks back (what a hassle that is, I know it is small but still.......). I do have two picture posts from the (e:strip) party for those who haven't seen them yet.
I didn't get to see John McCain live on SNL last night, I wanted to watch it but didn't know he was on but passed out on the Sabres game. He started the show with Tina Fey on QVC since that is the only station he could pay for and yes they where selling stuff like Knives that cut through the pork (funnier when he says it) I thought it was a funny bit. Then I watched another clip of him as part of weekend update. I liked that but didn't find it as funny. But see that is why watching stuff live is better then on the internet. It would have been better to see the McCain part as one part of weekend update as opposed to the entire clip. I'm not sure what time it is on but I think SNL has one more live show on Monday Night and I'm not sure how long it will be. I do have to give credit to McCain now and Palin in the past credit for going on SNL. It is good to see that McCain does have a sense of Humor and that he can make fun of himself. I'm not saying it will get him more votes but it might.
I hope no mater what people did or where they went that they had a Nice Halloween and that they had a good weekend and remembered to turn there clocks back (what a hassle that is, I know it is small but still.......). I do have two picture posts from the (e:strip) party for those who haven't seen them yet.
metalpeter - 11/03/08 17:46
I thought it was a great movie. I forgot it was shot there, and she even has one of those lovely blue Penguins Jerseys on in one scene. I wonder do you know if Bean-n-gone is a made up place or not?
I thought it was a great movie. I forgot it was shot there, and she even has one of those lovely blue Penguins Jerseys on in one scene. I wonder do you know if Bean-n-gone is a made up place or not?
drew - 11/02/08 16:21
I try to never miss a movie shot in Pittsburgh, or a Kevin Smith movie. This movie, like Dogma, is two for two. (Dogma was actually a trifecta, since it had spiritual themes)
I try to never miss a movie shot in Pittsburgh, or a Kevin Smith movie. This movie, like Dogma, is two for two. (Dogma was actually a trifecta, since it had spiritual themes)
vincent - 11/02/08 15:38
I also went to see it last night & thought that it was descent movie. I think that most (e:strip)pers will actually enjoy it, especially the 3 from PA(Iron City Beer, something we talked about @ the party). The high school reunion scene was HYSTERICAL to say the least as laughed all the way through it.
I also went to see it last night & thought that it was descent movie. I think that most (e:strip)pers will actually enjoy it, especially the 3 from PA(Iron City Beer, something we talked about @ the party). The high school reunion scene was HYSTERICAL to say the least as laughed all the way through it.
yes peter I think you understood the question. A 'yes' vote is a vote to change it from the current status (must be 1: declared disabled and 2: collecting money) to the proposed version (must be declared disabled, ONLY).
At least, I hope that's right b/c that's how I voted.