June 28, 2006
Lynch Ann!
I know this topic is outdated. I wrote most of this up last week after seeing the stupid headline on the rag, but I haven't been able to post this until now...
So there I was, on a sunny Saturday after working some overtime… standing in the checkout line at the local Wegman’s. While waiting my attention wandered to the birdcage lining rags displayed at the end cap. Oh look, Calista and Harrison are going to tie the not? Loretta Lynn died and was brought back to life on the operating table and Ann Coulter is the most hated woman in America – and why she should be booted out of this country…
Say what? Granted, what she said was vindictive and nasty. I don’t condone what she said, but it isn’t up to me to judge her. Plus, last time I checked there was this bothersome little amendment that said she had the right to Freedom of Speech. So in exercising that right, she needs to be booted out of the country? Did I miss something here? What Ms. Coulter said was mean spirited (no matter how truthful it was) and no worse than a lot of the things that the extremists on the left say.
For example, Mr. Ugly mug Ward Churchill and his equating the victims of 9/11 to the like of Eichmann. I find that far more repulsive then Ann’s observations that the “Jersey Girls” or whatever they are calling themselves are using their victim hood status to stay in the limelight. And the idiocy that I see coming out of the mouths of Kosmaniacs and the like, I find it insipid and stupid and if I cared about their opinions, I may be insulted and offended. But that would be my problem, wouldn’t it?
See, that’s the thing – all this political correctness is just another way to reward childish and bad behavior. And the media buys right into it, hell, they fan the flames. Case in point; the MoToons. Some poor working stiff draws a couple of silly cartoons while under the impression his freedom of speech is protected (I am assuming of course that Denmark has such an established freedom) and while they may be insulting towards those that they were directed at (Islamofacist) maybe some light of truth may actually help them modify their behavior. Instead, the wack jobs go all up in arms, and carry on in the very manner which is displayed in the cartoons. Yeah, that will convince us to respect you… not.
Shit… I have completely forgotten where I was going with this rant (it’s two days later from when I started this…)
Anyway, I noticed strange things more and more lately. Web sites that I used to visit are now blocked from work. I shouldn’t complain because it is possible that I shouldn’t be surfing the net from work. And I won’t complain to them… but it just sticks in my craw when sites like Bill Whittle are marked as “Hate Speech” sites (I know, can you imagine?) and fricking Kos and DU are still accessible. Uh, hello? I mean I can kinda understand the Rott being blocked due to language … but dear me… Whittle? Hate speech?
And just what the hell is hate speech anyway? Doesn’t that still fall under the category of “free speech” or is it banned because it is double plus ungood? Seriously, I want to be able to freely express myself without having to fear for losing my job. Or wind up at sensitivity training. Since when has it become a right to not be offended? I am so tired of the PC bullshit. I used to read Tongue tied because it amused me how pathetic some people were when they were all concerned about offending Native Americans because of the team names. My High school team used to be the Penfield Chiefs. It wasn’t a stretch because of how many freaking Indian type names are around here, like Irondequiot, Cheektowaga, Canandaigua, and so on and so forth. It wasn’t offensive; it was just a team name. Now it’s the “Penfield Patriots” – whatever… that isn’t going to strike fear into the heart of anyone (with the possible exception of the Ditzy Chicks.)
Here, I can feign being offended at a team name. For example, the Boston Celtics. I’m freaking Celtic and I am offended for two reasons – mostly because it’s pronounced wrong. But the implication is that us Celts are bloodthirsty sweaty stinky savages – much like the Capital One commercials. I bathe on a fairly regular basis and I don’t go around brandishing Axes or Swords. I don’t wear bear skins (much.) But instead of being offended, really… I am just plain amused. I even try to imitate the guy saying “What’s in your wallet?” but my brogue is lacking. Sadly, I’ve become to Americanized.
June 14, 2006
A Stolen Meme
Deliberately pilfered from Little Miss Attila. Even though I am not a member of the Cotillion, I couldn't resist. Besides, the old mind keeps wandering away from work right now anyway.
1. What time did you get up this morning?
Is this a question of which time I opened my eyes or at what time did I slide out of bed and hit the floor? If it’s the latter, around 7:30 am. Former, 6:30. (I really should be getting in the shower around quarter to 7. Good thing my employer is so damn flexible.)
2. Diamonds or pearls?
Gemstones, Sapphires, Garnets, Tanzanite. But I wouldn’t turn down any diamonds if they were offered.
3. What was the last film you saw at the movie house?
Good question. It’s been a while so I don’t rightly remember. Probably Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Don’t even get me started on what a festering pile of crap that was.
4. What is your favorite TV show?
Of all time? Angel. Current? Doctor Who. (I adore Christopher Eccleston, thought he made a fabulous Doctor. His version of the Doctor made my mood swings look sane.)
5. What did you have for breakfast?
Peanut butter granola bar. Now, don’t start with me on that “granola munching Birkenstock sporting patchouli wearing hippy” crap. I actually like granola bars. I also like patchouli - but I do bathe on a daily basis and shave on a fairly good schedule…. Sooo sooo soo soo….back off man!
6. What is your middle name?
Elizabeth
7. What is your favorite cuisine?
Italian, Greek, Japanese
8. What foods do you dislike?
Most German foods, peas
9. What kind of car do you drive?
2002 Saturn SC2 (the kind with the three doors)
10. Favorite Sandwich?
Ham and Gruyere and Peppadews
11. What characteristic do you despise?
Lying, Whining, Entitlement mentality, martyrism
12. Favorite item of clothing?
Eddie Bauer boot cut jeans
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday where would you go?
Scotland, anywhere in Scotland
14. What color is your bathroom?
Celestial Blue (that’s what the paint chip said.)
Celestial Blue with Kitty on top
15. What's your favorite brand of clothing?
Eddie Bauer, because everything I buy there fits so nicely
16. Where would you like to retire?
Charleston, South Carolina or Kiawah or Seabrook somewhere in the low country of SC
17. Favorite time of the day?
Dusk
18. What was your most memorable birthday?
The one where hubster proposed and every birthday since.
19. Where were you born?
Rochester General (at the time known as Northside)
20. Favorite sport to watch?
Hockey – it ain’t a game till a fight breaks out
21. What are you wearing right now?
V Neck Long sleeved t-shirt , Eddie Bauer Boot Cut Jeans, peds, sneakers, underwear, bra… not necessarily in that order.
22. Under what star sign were you born?
Sagittarius/Capricorn – I’m a cusp baby.
23. What fabric detergent do you use?
Tide, wisk, I don’t know… it’s a big orange container.
24. Pepsi or Coke?
Root Beer, Water, Margaritas.
25. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night Owl… I hate mornings
26. What is your shoe size?
10 – don’t laugh. Uma has me beat by a size.
27. Do you have any pets?
Three brats, I mean cats.
28. Any new exciting news you'd like to share with your readers?
Nope
29. What did you want to be when you were little?
Astronaut, Movie Star, Singer in rock band, Concert pianist.
30. What are you meant to be doing today?
Not this. :)
June 13, 2006
Na Ha!
For all those who loved to jump the gun and were trying to convince themselves that he would be indicted soon:
Darth Rove won't be charged in so called "leak case."
Again, I say Na ha!
PS: Bite me, Howard Dean - you washed up never will be... you are dragging your party down. Time to jump ship before more people figure out what a waste of breath you are.
Update 2:Top 10 Reactions to the End of Fitzmas, Tip O' da Hat to Little Green Footballs, naturally.
And it's not because I am a huge Bush fan or even a Rove fan - it's simply because I enjoy the sound of moonbats wailing and gnashing their teeth in impotant frustration. Especially when they had convicted someone prior to any evidence being heard.
June 10, 2006
This Week's round up
Note: There is profanity in the entry, if that isn't your thing- well, at least there was a warning.
Yes, yes... I've seen and heard the idiotic remarks Ms. Coulter made concerning the widows of 9/11... and I don't even come close to agreeing with what she said. But a large part of me thinks that she did it for the same reason all the other politically motivated talking heads say really controversial things – to sell something. Books, opinions, movies, themselves, cereals, careers…etc…
So really, why is every one even lending any credibility to the remarks? And is the left upset because of the moronic statements she made? Or are they pissed off that she is borrowing from their handbook of publicity?
The left has Ward Churchill, Michael Moore, Cindy Sheehan , Fuck… I mean Chuck Schumer, Al Franken(stein) and an grand variety of asshats and asscrumpets. And it seems as if they will never just shut the hell up. The right has Anne Coulter…
Oh sure, there are more on the right that say other asinine things, but she is the head of the class of incendiary rambling. It’s just nice to know that the left doesn’t have the corner on inanity. Look kids… common ground.
My take on al-Zarqawi’s death, you ask? Ok, so maybe you didn’t. Let’s just pretend you did. Well, when I saw the news on Thursday morning I sang a little song that went like this:
Ding dong the dick is dead,
Which old dick?
The Jihadi dick.
Ding dong the wicked dick is dead.
Wake up - sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed.
Wake up, the Wicked dick is dead.
He’s gone to hell you know,
Below - below - below.
Yo-ho, let's open up and sing and ring the bells out.
Ding Dong' the merry-oh, sing it high, sing it low.
Let them know
The Islamofacist dick is dead!
Thank you very much, I’ll be here all week and try the veal.
To all the ignorant folk out there that point out that if we hadn’t gone into Iraq in the first place, al-Zarqawi would have never been an issue… well, I hate to point out the obvious fact that if we hadn’t gone into Iraq, someone far worse would have been murdering innocent Iraqis.. or had you all forgotten about Sodamn Insane? What was it? 300 000 thousand over 10 years…
Hmmmm…
