Happy BD Michelle!
Hope she's having a great day! Love ya!
Friday, February 27, 2004
Thursday, February 26, 2004
While I was at the gym, Jesse Jackson called in to 'Wolf Blitzer LIVE' or 'Wolf Blitzer Reports' or whatever...basically calling out the Bush administration on the Haiti matter, saying we should send MORE Marines in to secure Aristide and the presidential palace...that protecting our Embassy just wasn't enough. My first thought was...WTF? Is it our job to police the whole damn world, and then when we do (Iraq) get bitchslapped for it on the global stage, and when we don't get slammed for just letting stuff happen? This is called a no-win scenario where I come from. Kobayashi Maru.
I mean...what about the UN? Isn't it their damn job? I swear...I know Haiti is close to us so everybody expects us to do something to step in and shore up the democracy there, but still. I think we're out of the 'shoring up paper-thin democracies' business...have been since Viet Nam. I don't mean to compare the two, especially since it's not an equal comparison, but "getting invovled when maybe we shouldn't" is definitely a recurring theme. I just hope nobody cries 'racism' at us, as a recent FL (of course) congresswoman did...doesn't she know that Colin Powell (Secretary of State) and Dr. Condoleezza Rice (National Security Advisor) have a hand in these types of decisions, and they are African American? She even went as far as to lump in a Mexican-American Bush Administration offical as a 'white guy' and then say 'you all look alike to me' when she was corrected. What a dumbass.
I mean...what about the UN? Isn't it their damn job? I swear...I know Haiti is close to us so everybody expects us to do something to step in and shore up the democracy there, but still. I think we're out of the 'shoring up paper-thin democracies' business...have been since Viet Nam. I don't mean to compare the two, especially since it's not an equal comparison, but "getting invovled when maybe we shouldn't" is definitely a recurring theme. I just hope nobody cries 'racism' at us, as a recent FL (of course) congresswoman did...doesn't she know that Colin Powell (Secretary of State) and Dr. Condoleezza Rice (National Security Advisor) have a hand in these types of decisions, and they are African American? She even went as far as to lump in a Mexican-American Bush Administration offical as a 'white guy' and then say 'you all look alike to me' when she was corrected. What a dumbass.
Go ahead, America: Laugh at us
"'That ball's gotta go,' said Grant DePorter, who runs the restaurant and paid a stunning $113,824.16 for The Ball and the privilege of blowing it up. 'It's like the ring from 'The Lord of the Rings,' and we're kind of like Frodo, trying to get it over with.'"
Nothing gains your cause more respect than using a 'Lord of the Rings' reference. Yeesh.
"'That ball's gotta go,' said Grant DePorter, who runs the restaurant and paid a stunning $113,824.16 for The Ball and the privilege of blowing it up. 'It's like the ring from 'The Lord of the Rings,' and we're kind of like Frodo, trying to get it over with.'"
Nothing gains your cause more respect than using a 'Lord of the Rings' reference. Yeesh.
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Hitting to all fields...
- Was talking to Court about my cousin's wedding in May of 2005. Court mentioned she may be pregnant at that time. It didn't weird me out, I just hadn't thought about it. I think I'm ready for a baby...I already keep weird hours and barely get any sleep at night. We have enough DVD movies (and a Tivo) so never being able to go out isn't a problem...and it's not like I really know anybody here that I'd miss going out with. Basically, only thing to worry about is the baby getting hurt, making a mess, destroying things, and stinking up the house. Between the other 2 inhabitants of this house, I've already dealt with ALL of those things.
- I've now got the amazon.com credit card, which I'll only use for amazon.com purchases. This makes 2 credit cards in my name, up from last year's (and the previous 10 years) amount of ZERO. I wonder what happened with my credit? It's not like it reflects my being married. Must be paying the ring off and just about having my card paid off. I also pay all my student loans on time...that must help too.
- Watched ESPN Dream Jobs on Sunday...I think Tony was right on the radio today...'America' must have voted for who they wanted to keep ON the show, rather than who they wanted OFF the show, as it was supposed to be, since the person 'America' voted for to be off the show (online) was one of the top 2 people that did the 'My Sportscenter' segment.
- Went into Blockbusters this afternoon, meaning to get a card (which I haven't had since I had my Dad's card) but they didn't have any copies of "Lost in Translation" in so I left because that's what I wanted to rent. If I see it by the Oscars the only best picture nominee I will have missed is "Master & Commander", and I can live with that.
- Been working out around 3 times/week. 2 miles on treadmill at 3.5mph and 10 incline. I've smartened up and started using the treadmills with the built-in fans, which is cool. Also been listening to 'Around the Horn' on the radio (which is simulcast by some kind of dohickey they have at the gym which plays the TV's audio on a radio signal) and without Kellerman it's actually watchable. Though I still hate Mariotti...and where the heck are Bob Ryan and Woody Paige?
- Also on the 'working out' track...the good news is, I've been lifting weights enough to increase the weight I normally lift on the 2 machines I use by 15lbs. The bad news is, I've increased the weight I normally lift by 15lbs. I hope I don't get mugged tomorrow, as I'm not sure I'll be able to raise my arms.
FARK.com: Comments Thingee - constitutional banning of gay marriage.
Bill Maher on gay marriage (published on Valentine's Day this year) :
NEW RULE: You can't claim you're the party of smaller government, and then clamor to make laws about love. If there's one area I don't want the US government to add to its list of screw-ups, it's love.
On the occasion of this Valentine's Day, let's stop and ask ourselves: What business is it of the state how consenting adults choose to pair off, share expenses, and eventually stop having sex with each other?
And why does the Bush administration want a constitutional amendment about weddings? Hey, birthdays are important, too - why not include them in the great document? Let's make a law that gay people can have birthdays, but straight people get more cake -- you know, to send the right message to kids.
Republicans are always saying we should privatize things, like schools, prison, Social Security -- OK, so how about we privatize privacy? If the government forbids gay men from tying the knot, what's their alternative? They can't all marry Liza Minnelli.
Republicans used to be the party that opposed social engineering, but now they push programs to outlaw marriage for some people, and encourage it for others. If you're straight, there's a billion-five in the budget to encourage and promote marriage -- including seed money to pay an old Jewish woman to call up people at random and say "So why aren't you married, Mr. Big Shot?"
But when it comes to homosexuals, Republicans sing "I Love You Just the Way You Oughta Be." They oppose gay marriage because it threatens or mocks -- or does something -- to the "sanctity of marriage," as if anything you can do drunk out of your mind in front of an Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas could be considered sacred. Half the people who pledge eternal love are doing it because one of them is either knocked-up, rich or desperate, but in George Bush's mind, marriage is only a beautiful lifetime bond of love and sharing -- kind of like what his Dad has with the Saudis.
But at least the right wing aren't hypocrites on this issue - they really believe that homosexuality, because it says so in the Bible, is an "abomination" and a "dysfunction" that's "curable": they believe that if a gay man just devotes his life to Jesus, he'll stop being gay -- because the theory worked out so well with the Catholic priests.
But the greater shame in this story goes to the Democrats, because they don't believe homosexuality is an "abomination," and therefore their refusal to endorse gay marriage is a hypocrisy. The right are true believers, but the Democrats are merely pretending that they believe gays are not entitled to the same state-sanctioned misery as the rest of us. The Democrats' position doesn't come from the Bible, it's ripped right from the latest poll, which says that most Americans are against gay marriage.
Well, you know what: Sometimes "most Americans" are wrong. Where's the Democrat who will stand up and go beyond the half measures of "civil union" and "hate the sin, love the sinner," and say loud and clear: `There IS no sin, and
homosexuality is NOT an abomination' -- although that Boy George musical Rosie O'Donnell put on comes close. The only thing abominable about being gay is the amount of time you have to put in at the gym.
But that aside, the law in this country should reflect that some people are just born 100 percent outrageously, fabulously, undeniably Fire Island gay, and that they don't need re-programming. They need a man with a slow hand.
Happy Valentine's Day everybody!
Bill Maher on gay marriage (published on Valentine's Day this year) :
NEW RULE: You can't claim you're the party of smaller government, and then clamor to make laws about love. If there's one area I don't want the US government to add to its list of screw-ups, it's love.
On the occasion of this Valentine's Day, let's stop and ask ourselves: What business is it of the state how consenting adults choose to pair off, share expenses, and eventually stop having sex with each other?
And why does the Bush administration want a constitutional amendment about weddings? Hey, birthdays are important, too - why not include them in the great document? Let's make a law that gay people can have birthdays, but straight people get more cake -- you know, to send the right message to kids.
Republicans are always saying we should privatize things, like schools, prison, Social Security -- OK, so how about we privatize privacy? If the government forbids gay men from tying the knot, what's their alternative? They can't all marry Liza Minnelli.
Republicans used to be the party that opposed social engineering, but now they push programs to outlaw marriage for some people, and encourage it for others. If you're straight, there's a billion-five in the budget to encourage and promote marriage -- including seed money to pay an old Jewish woman to call up people at random and say "So why aren't you married, Mr. Big Shot?"
But when it comes to homosexuals, Republicans sing "I Love You Just the Way You Oughta Be." They oppose gay marriage because it threatens or mocks -- or does something -- to the "sanctity of marriage," as if anything you can do drunk out of your mind in front of an Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas could be considered sacred. Half the people who pledge eternal love are doing it because one of them is either knocked-up, rich or desperate, but in George Bush's mind, marriage is only a beautiful lifetime bond of love and sharing -- kind of like what his Dad has with the Saudis.
But at least the right wing aren't hypocrites on this issue - they really believe that homosexuality, because it says so in the Bible, is an "abomination" and a "dysfunction" that's "curable": they believe that if a gay man just devotes his life to Jesus, he'll stop being gay -- because the theory worked out so well with the Catholic priests.
But the greater shame in this story goes to the Democrats, because they don't believe homosexuality is an "abomination," and therefore their refusal to endorse gay marriage is a hypocrisy. The right are true believers, but the Democrats are merely pretending that they believe gays are not entitled to the same state-sanctioned misery as the rest of us. The Democrats' position doesn't come from the Bible, it's ripped right from the latest poll, which says that most Americans are against gay marriage.
Well, you know what: Sometimes "most Americans" are wrong. Where's the Democrat who will stand up and go beyond the half measures of "civil union" and "hate the sin, love the sinner," and say loud and clear: `There IS no sin, and
homosexuality is NOT an abomination' -- although that Boy George musical Rosie O'Donnell put on comes close. The only thing abominable about being gay is the amount of time you have to put in at the gym.
But that aside, the law in this country should reflect that some people are just born 100 percent outrageously, fabulously, undeniably Fire Island gay, and that they don't need re-programming. They need a man with a slow hand.
Happy Valentine's Day everybody!
I got the Sports package on DirecTV...only $12/month and it'll give me Fox Sports Chicago (and Fox Sports about 12 different geographical areas in this country) so that'll let me have the 60+ odd Cub games that aren't on WGN. Now I'll only miss those that are shown in Chicago on WCIU, and that's only about a dozen.
With this extra $12/month our DirecTV bill is still only like $60/month. That's about the same as our cable bill (which we keep for the bedroom TV) for a LOT less channels and quality.
With this extra $12/month our DirecTV bill is still only like $60/month. That's about the same as our cable bill (which we keep for the bedroom TV) for a LOT less channels and quality.
Confessions of a Closet Trekkie
I don't know if anyone will take the time to read this, but it pretty much sums up how I feel about being a Trek fan.
The good thing is, once you're married, you can put your Trek boxed set DVDs out on a shelf for all to see, and if people don't like it they can stick it. :)
I don't know if anyone will take the time to read this, but it pretty much sums up how I feel about being a Trek fan.
The good thing is, once you're married, you can put your Trek boxed set DVDs out on a shelf for all to see, and if people don't like it they can stick it. :)
Monday, February 23, 2004
I had Tivo'd yesterday's 'Super Millionaire' (the $10 million version of 'Who wants to be a millionaire?') and I started to watch it tonight. After hearing the intro music it totally brought me back to the two times I was in the hot seat at MGM's WWTBAM Play It! There's nothing like being in that seat...and I wasn't even playing for real money. I'm glad...if I had been 2 questions away from $1 million, I would have gone crazy.
Man, if only they'd let you buy pictures of yourself in the hot seat. I would have gotten one each time, even though I'm sure they'd be inflated Disney prices. I have no clue why they don't offer a picture for sale...seems like a Disney thing to do. Must be legal issues or something.
Man, if only they'd let you buy pictures of yourself in the hot seat. I would have gotten one each time, even though I'm sure they'd be inflated Disney prices. I have no clue why they don't offer a picture for sale...seems like a Disney thing to do. Must be legal issues or something.
CNN.com - Schwarzenegger: Let foreign-born seek White House - Feb. 22, 2004
But gay people can't get married? Sorry, but 'no foreign-born' President is in the CONSTITUTION, pallie.
But gay people can't get married? Sorry, but 'no foreign-born' President is in the CONSTITUTION, pallie.
Friday, February 20, 2004
CNN.com - Bush 'troubled' by same-sex marriages.
and...
CNN.com - Schwarzenegger: Gay marriage licenses illegal - Feb. 20, 2004
What the hell is the matter with people? How the hell does it effect anybody else? Sorry, but the only reason anybody'd be against this is if they were an a--hole. I mean, isn't this the same as saying "white people getting married is illegal" or being 'troubled' by Italians getting married? People who are gay are just as entitled to rights as anybody else. They're their own social group and I don't see it as any different as being born white, black, mexican, whatever.
Maybe it's just me...but I can't see how I'll be voting for Bush.
and...
CNN.com - Schwarzenegger: Gay marriage licenses illegal - Feb. 20, 2004
What the hell is the matter with people? How the hell does it effect anybody else? Sorry, but the only reason anybody'd be against this is if they were an a--hole. I mean, isn't this the same as saying "white people getting married is illegal" or being 'troubled' by Italians getting married? People who are gay are just as entitled to rights as anybody else. They're their own social group and I don't see it as any different as being born white, black, mexican, whatever.
Maybe it's just me...but I can't see how I'll be voting for Bush.
Thursday, February 19, 2004
If you have the time, go see 'Fifty First Dates'. It's an Adam Sandler movie, so I was kind of iffy at first when we went to see it, but it turned out to be great.
So great, in fact, that if you go and don't like it, your next movie is on me.
(offer only good if I know you by sight)
That's either a testament to how good the movie or how few people read this blog. :)
So great, in fact, that if you go and don't like it, your next movie is on me.
(offer only good if I know you by sight)
That's either a testament to how good the movie or how few people read this blog. :)
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Chicago Cubs Welcome Greg Maddux Home!
Woo hoo! I hadn't mentioned this earlier because I didn't want to jinx it. Wood, Prior, Clement, Maddux, Zambrano...dang! What a great rotation!
Woo hoo! I hadn't mentioned this earlier because I didn't want to jinx it. Wood, Prior, Clement, Maddux, Zambrano...dang! What a great rotation!
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Monday, February 16, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
CNN.com - Massachusetts debate on same-sex marriage heats up - Feb. 12, 2004
How is this a debate? It's not hurting anybody. Yeesh.
You know, I'll probably get nailed as a geek forever for this, but I don't care. We NEED to run into somebody like the Vulcans soon, just so they can say "Everything humanity fights over is stupid. Knock it off."
How is this a debate? It's not hurting anybody. Yeesh.
You know, I'll probably get nailed as a geek forever for this, but I don't care. We NEED to run into somebody like the Vulcans soon, just so they can say "Everything humanity fights over is stupid. Knock it off."
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Max Kellerman and ESPN have parted ways. ESPN vice president Mike Soltys said the cable network notified the agent of the former Around the Horn host and boxing analyst, whose contract expired, that it will not match an offer from another network. Kellerman, who sought an increase to about $850,000 annually, might wind up at Fox Sports Net in a multifaceted deal that could include the entertainment industry. ...
woo hoo!
woo hoo!
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Another thought...
I see these retro 80's shirts...Thundercats, Transformers, Nintendo/Mario Bros stuff, and I think..."I should get one."
Then I think..."Am I too old for that kind of thing?"
I mean...at least I'm old enough to have experienced those things...half the people wearing that stuff probably never owned an NES or watched Thundercats.
I see these retro 80's shirts...Thundercats, Transformers, Nintendo/Mario Bros stuff, and I think..."I should get one."
Then I think..."Am I too old for that kind of thing?"
I mean...at least I'm old enough to have experienced those things...half the people wearing that stuff probably never owned an NES or watched Thundercats.
The Kornheiser radio show is ending in March. Bare in mind, this show has been getting me through the day down here, since it's the baseball off-season. I guess Tony has three things going on now...PTI, Washington Post column, radio show, and it was becoming too much. Funny though...I just had heard that they stopped running the Kornheiser show on ESPN 1000 in Chicago and replaced it with a Mariotti radio show...and I can't stand Mariotti...so much so that I won't link to his suntimes column or even make sure I'm spelling his name right.
And I was happy I moved down here when I learned that, since the Tony show is still on down here...and now I learn it's ending. Crap.
And I was happy I moved down here when I learned that, since the Tony show is still on down here...and now I learn it's ending. Crap.
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