Sometimes words speak louder than actions. During the past few weeks we have been regaled on how Alito was a racist, sexist bigot who would turn back the hard fought and won rights of women and minorities. His Proof? That Alito belonged to a club back in college that fought against affirmative action at Princeton (note, it did not fight against their admission, just granting them a special privilege). Now comes the facts that Kennedy himself once argued for segregation! ...
I never much cared for Mark Warner. Not necessarily because of his politics, but because he always came off to me as a snake oil salesman. He was not a bad governor, because he was smart and shrewd. He broke his campaign promise of no tax increase, but it took him 3 years to do that, and he conned a bunch of dopey Republicans to back his gambit! I do admire him in one respect. I think he is a very sharp and smart man! His sucessor, Warner II, is a man named Tim Kain...
Recently, Lee1776 wrote an article that detailed some mighty stinky goings on with Rep William Jefferson, (D) La. http://lee1776.joeuser.com/index.asp?AID=97905 In it, one of Jefferson's top aides got nailed for corruption. I.e., they did not accept bribes, they demanded them! (at least no one demanded them of Abramoff). Now comes the other shoe. It seems that Mr. Jefferson is also head of the Congressional Black Caucus, and as such he was in charge of their relief fund...
A new report out says those pennies you toss aside, and do not even deign to pick up when spotted lying around, may soon be worth a lot more! Why? Because the world is running out of Copper and other precious metals. The study tried to predict the demand for metals should the whole world be brought up to first world standards in living and technology. And found that while the Copper reserves and supply would just barely cover the demand, other metals like Platinum would be i...
Our Great and Glorious Leader has Spoken! "The leaders of states who would use terrorist means against us, as well as those who would consider using in one way or another weapons of mass destruction, must understand that they would lay themselves open to a firm and adapted response on our part," You heard it here first! Yep, Nuclear weapons may be used against any states sponsoring terrorist strikes against the Sovereign nation! Damn, you just knew that Bush wanted to pres...
Here I am running from crises to crises on my job! And where do I get my news from? JU? Hell no! From a local jerk of a talk show host! Yes, an investigation ended today. Before reading further, guess which one? let me give you a hint: 'What We Were Prevented From Investigating.'" Let me give you another hint. What did Harry Waxman, John Kerry and Byron Dorgan try to get suppressed? Give up? OK, I will wait. Dumdeedumdeedum dumdeedum...
Never underestimate a Cajun for ingenuity and intelligence. While I have questioned James Carville on many things in the past (NOT on the choice of his bride tho), I am in agreement with him now. Oh, he is still no friend of Republicans, but it was his strategy that got a corrupt governor elected to the presidency, so one should never underestimate him. Now he is yelling at not only Republicans, but democrats. Why Democrats? Because he thinks they need to change in ord...
Leaky Leahy today announced he would vote against Alito. Why? Leahy said that during Alito's confirmation hearings last week the federal appeals court judge showed he would not serve as an effective check on presidential power Now I fully understand that the majority of Americans are really clueless about the constitution. They live their lives in ignorant bliss and probably never really need to know about it. But a senator? How can you spend so many years in t...
This is actually serious. Kudos to Alison Watkins for bringing it to the forefront. She said her students found her "living space". Or whatever. Inbloom wrote the original article: http://inbloom.joeuser.com/articleComments.asp?AID=98267 This has nothing to do with Inbloom or Alison, both of whom I respect. This has to do with the chairman of the Richmond School Board, and his posting! Steven Johnson decided to have some fun. He is gay, and single, ...
The verdict is in, and they are doing serious time! Who? The woman and man who sought to defraud Wendy's with the finger of a coworker! She gets 9, he gets 12 (wonder why? Sex discrimination?) I hope Wendy's sues them for any penny they ever earn after incarceration! I dont particullarly like Wendy's, but I hate extortion even more! Want some nail polish with your soup Anna?
What is "reverse Discrimination"? With Kudos for Dharma ( http://dharmagrl.joeuser.com/index.asp?aid=98164 ) for allowing me to opine on the subject, how can you reverse it? From the pertinent entry on Dictionary.com, the meaning of discrimination is: Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice: While her intent was to castigate a racist and bigot, it got me thinking. What really is reverse discriminatio...
In an editorial last week, the NY Times, always 'unbiased', tried to change the constitution, and in so doing, came across looking like a bunch of fools: The White House has tried to create an air of inevitability around Judge Alito's confirmation. But the public is skeptical. In a new Harris poll, just 34 percent of those surveyed said they thought he should be confirmed, while 31 percent said he should not, and 34 percent were unsure. Nearly 70 percent said they would oppose Judge Alito's...
"Midlife Obesity Raises Later Risk of Death: Study"--headline, Reuters, Jan. 10 Greater than 100%? No one gets out of life alive! "15 Pct of Workforce Affected by Alcohol: Study"--headline, Reuters, Jan. 10 85% can hold their liquor I guess. "One-Eyed Cat Had Medical Condition"--headline, Associated Press, Jan. 10 Let me guess - the other eye? "Federal Gov't Installs Pole Barriers at Mexican Border"--headline, FoxNews.com, Jan. 11 They would probably be more...
"Midlife Obesity Raises Later Risk of Death: Study"--headline, Reuters, Jan. 10 Greater than 100%? No one gets out of life alive! "15 Pct of Workforce Affected by Alcohol: Study"--headline, Reuters, Jan. 10 85% can hold their liquor I guess. "One-Eyed Cat Had Medical Condition"--headline, Associated Press, Jan. 10 Let me guess - the other eye? "Federal Gov't Installs Pole Barriers at Mexican Border"--headline, FoxNews.com, Jan. 11 They would probably be more...
And I bring you....Fire! Yep! The new year is but 2 weeks old and I have toasted more systems than you will ever own! Yep! It is all my fault! And I pulled their sorry arses out of the hell fire! Documentation does not matter. Diagnostics do not matter! Just your opinion! And if you are wrong? DOnt sweat it! You got me to blame, even when I have documentable proof you are a jerk and arse hole! So dont worry, be happy! Your rec...