Janelle and I were in Canada this winter and got a glimpse of the movie Shaolin Soccer. We weren't able to watch the whole movie, but we promised each other to watch it back in the states when we got home. We weren't disspointed.
If you have seen Kung Fu Hustle, this is a definite must see. I loved this movie! It's like Cheesy Kung Fu meets West Side Story, meets Matrix. If Dodgeball was funny and had martial arts, you would get an idea of what this movie is.
I do have a place in my heart for kung fu movies but this would be enjoyable for all genres, at least that is my opinion. It retains the over-the-top facial expressions, off-the-wall humor, but is able to do it while not taking itself too seriously. This results in a fun and weird film experience that builds into a crescendo in the final soccer game that left me gasping for air and wiping my eyes from the steady stream of tears.
I haven't laughed that hard for at least 2 years. You may not enjoy this movie as much as I did, but it is worth checking out. Apparently, Stephen Chow, Might Steel Leg Sing, directed Kung Fu Hustle and some other movies to take note of like CJ7.
Coming out next year is Dragonball Evolution. This is not a Stephen Chow movie, but if you are an anime fan, or specifically a Dragon Ball Z fanboy, this film represents an exciting moment. I've said for years that once technology catches up and is able to do the DBZ story well, it could be a great film. There's plenty of action, eye candy visual effects opportunities, and an interesting sci-fi martial arts storyline. Of course, there are many directions it could go, and also depending on the acting, the success of the film will only be known once it is released. I just hope it is good.
Anyway, check Shaolin Soccer out and let me know what you think. Thanks Stephen Chow for another great movie.
This movie is Pang Certified. IMDB.com
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Apple core, Baltimore
Apple core...
Baltimore...
Who's your friend?
Me.
If you just said me, please promptly throw an apple core into your face. Thank you.
Here's your opportunity to be young again. You have my permission.
Baltimore...
Who's your friend?
Me.
If you just said me, please promptly throw an apple core into your face. Thank you.
Here's your opportunity to be young again. You have my permission.
Do you know what an endo is?
Ever heard of an endo? Tom Cruise did one in MI:3. I realize it looked totally fake, but good riders can actually do it. The video below shows what it's supposed to look like.
So, now that you know what a proper endo is, check out this minivan. All I got to say...I want one.
So, now that you know what a proper endo is, check out this minivan. All I got to say...I want one.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What's in Obama's $825 billion "Stimulus" Package?
I know everyone is talking about Obama's stimulus package, but how are we allowing them to call it a "Stimulus" package. It is a ruse to hide billions of dollars for pork, special interest spending. He is driving the fear of Americans to place where we will accept anything he says, even spending 5.6% of the GDP from your tax dollars to fund his social programs and agenda. Don't be fooled. Read on if you want to be informed.
Source material: 13-page summary, Article explaining GDP
Let me give you some perspective on how much $825 billion is. If it were it's own country, we'll call it SODOMEE America (Socialist Obama Deception Of Magnanimously Expensive Economics), then it would have it's own GDP and stand in 20th place in the world, right in front of Australia. Not part of Australia, the entire country.
The official title of the bill is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009. The first line in the reads, "The economy is in a crisis not seen since the Great Depression." Sigh, what about the Carter years? I don't see people building little communities out of cardboard or tin like they did in the thirties. Anyway, I'll refrain from commenting for the next paragraph while I summarize this Obaminational document.
It states:
-"Since 2001, as worker productivity went up, 96% of the income growth in this country went to the wealthiest 10% of society. While they were benefitting from record high worker productivity, the remaining 90% of Americans were struggling to sustain their standard of living. They sustained it by borrowing… and borrowing… and borrowing, and when they couldn’t borrow anymore, the bottom fell out."
-"A historic level of transparency, oversight and accountability will help guarantee taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and Americans can see results for their investment."
-$30 billion for highway construction
-$10 billion for transit and rail to reduce traffic congestion and gas consumption
-$24.1 billion for health information technology and preventative care
-$102 billion for unemployment benefits, COBRA insurance subsidy, and food stamps
-$87 billion in Medicaid matching for states
-$52.65 billion in various energy and environment related spending
-$6 billion for broadband internet in rural areas
-$8.671 billion for various research in energy, space, agriculture and geology
-$880 million for small business loans
-$65 million in coupons to convert from analog to digital television
-$965 million to replace or improve IT in government facilities (SSA, Dept of Ag, etc)
-$9.96 billion for national defense improvements to healthcare, facilities, cemeteries and housing
Okay, you bored yet? Are you thinking, how long is this list? Let me just say that this is only page 7 of 13 and I summarized most of the specific spending. For those of you who don't believe me, read it yourself and you'll see I'm not lying. The basic numbers is this: $550 new spending and $275 in tax relief through SS payroll deductions.
Now for the fun part...
WHAT IN THE...WHO VOTED THIS GUY IN? STIMULUS? WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?! I DON'T SWING THAT WAY, STOP RAPING ME! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!
**Remembers Happy Gilmore**
"In with the good air, block the bad. In with the good, block bad." Okay I'm better now.
This is NOT a stimulus plan. There is nothing in this bill that directly links this spending to actual numbers or alludes to any principle, not even Keynesian Economics. They believe, blindly I might add, that by spending more of your money, jobs will magically appear. If food stamps were humans, they would crap jobs.
Okay, let me explain a few things so you may understand why this is soooo freaking retarded. It is a simple supply and demand function. If people, businesses or employees, supply a service or produce a product (working a job) that someone else demands (sale) then the economy moves forward. The more supplying and demanding, the better the economy. So give job makers (businesses) an easier time and jobs will result.
Now, Obama, and the caving republicans are saying you don't have enough incentive (Keynesian principle) to make money, so that is why you don't work. I, conservatives, and the founding fathers believe that you have the incentive to work but the government's involvement retards this incentive. You want to eat? There's your incentive. Let me explain.
If corporate tax rates are the highest in the world of any modern country, which they are, then the business has less money (less incentive) to keep more employees. This money is now in the government's coffers and they think they can spend it better (that's laughable) than the business they just took the money from. So, now they have a large sum of money they didn't earn, from people who did, and get to decide how they want to distribute it amongst the masses for the "betterment" of people. Oh, and they subtract large salaries out of this pool to pay people to think about these decisions.
Does this make sense? They are making economic decisions with little or no economic experience, for people who are laboring in the economy as they ponder their liberal and socialistic agenda. Sounds like a nightmare. The only problem is, we're not dreaming.
Example: Congress now has oversight, a hand in, the big 3 auto companies and gets to tell them how to best make a car. People (Congress) who aren't in the car business telling them (GM, Chrysler, Ford) how to make and sell a car.
Class, repeat after me, "Retarded."
I'd sell off all my Big 3 stock if I were you because they are headed for far worse days. When you get in bed with the government, you find yourself chained there the following morning with a bad headache, wondering where your pants were and why you have a number for Frank.
Other than my crazy aversion to anything govern-mental, is the unrestrained gall of this administration to call this package a "stimulus" package. What's even worse, most people are happy or hopeful. Why isn't America grabbing their pitchforks and torches? Let's call this for what it is people; it's not a stimulus package, it's a reshaping of America package. They are taking your money and redistributing it to the tune of $825 BILLION and no one seems to care a rip.
So many people thought Obama was a centrist politician who would bring the people together. The reality, he has deceived 53% of America for their vote, McCain took the remaining 42% with his lies, and that leaves the remaining 5% wackos, to which I am now considered one of them. I voted JOE THE PLUMBER.
So, hats off to you America, if you allow this to happen, thanks for selling my freedom and the liberty of my unborn children. That is, of course, if the government will allow me to have kids.
Update: Even though the bill passed in the House, all republicans vote no. Good for you GOP. You finally grew some balls. Now, let's hope repubs in the Senate can do the same.
Source material: 13-page summary, Article explaining GDP
Let me give you some perspective on how much $825 billion is. If it were it's own country, we'll call it SODOMEE America (Socialist Obama Deception Of Magnanimously Expensive Economics), then it would have it's own GDP and stand in 20th place in the world, right in front of Australia. Not part of Australia, the entire country.
The official title of the bill is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009. The first line in the reads, "The economy is in a crisis not seen since the Great Depression." Sigh, what about the Carter years? I don't see people building little communities out of cardboard or tin like they did in the thirties. Anyway, I'll refrain from commenting for the next paragraph while I summarize this Obaminational document.
It states:
-"Since 2001, as worker productivity went up, 96% of the income growth in this country went to the wealthiest 10% of society. While they were benefitting from record high worker productivity, the remaining 90% of Americans were struggling to sustain their standard of living. They sustained it by borrowing… and borrowing… and borrowing, and when they couldn’t borrow anymore, the bottom fell out."
-"A historic level of transparency, oversight and accountability will help guarantee taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and Americans can see results for their investment."
-$30 billion for highway construction
-$10 billion for transit and rail to reduce traffic congestion and gas consumption
-$24.1 billion for health information technology and preventative care
-$102 billion for unemployment benefits, COBRA insurance subsidy, and food stamps
-$87 billion in Medicaid matching for states
-$52.65 billion in various energy and environment related spending
-$6 billion for broadband internet in rural areas
-$8.671 billion for various research in energy, space, agriculture and geology
-$880 million for small business loans
-$65 million in coupons to convert from analog to digital television
-$965 million to replace or improve IT in government facilities (SSA, Dept of Ag, etc)
-$9.96 billion for national defense improvements to healthcare, facilities, cemeteries and housing
Okay, you bored yet? Are you thinking, how long is this list? Let me just say that this is only page 7 of 13 and I summarized most of the specific spending. For those of you who don't believe me, read it yourself and you'll see I'm not lying. The basic numbers is this: $550 new spending and $275 in tax relief through SS payroll deductions.
Now for the fun part...
WHAT IN THE...WHO VOTED THIS GUY IN? STIMULUS? WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?! I DON'T SWING THAT WAY, STOP RAPING ME! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!
**Remembers Happy Gilmore**
"In with the good air, block the bad. In with the good, block bad." Okay I'm better now.
This is NOT a stimulus plan. There is nothing in this bill that directly links this spending to actual numbers or alludes to any principle, not even Keynesian Economics. They believe, blindly I might add, that by spending more of your money, jobs will magically appear. If food stamps were humans, they would crap jobs.
Okay, let me explain a few things so you may understand why this is soooo freaking retarded. It is a simple supply and demand function. If people, businesses or employees, supply a service or produce a product (working a job) that someone else demands (sale) then the economy moves forward. The more supplying and demanding, the better the economy. So give job makers (businesses) an easier time and jobs will result.
Now, Obama, and the caving republicans are saying you don't have enough incentive (Keynesian principle) to make money, so that is why you don't work. I, conservatives, and the founding fathers believe that you have the incentive to work but the government's involvement retards this incentive. You want to eat? There's your incentive. Let me explain.
If corporate tax rates are the highest in the world of any modern country, which they are, then the business has less money (less incentive) to keep more employees. This money is now in the government's coffers and they think they can spend it better (that's laughable) than the business they just took the money from. So, now they have a large sum of money they didn't earn, from people who did, and get to decide how they want to distribute it amongst the masses for the "betterment" of people. Oh, and they subtract large salaries out of this pool to pay people to think about these decisions.
Does this make sense? They are making economic decisions with little or no economic experience, for people who are laboring in the economy as they ponder their liberal and socialistic agenda. Sounds like a nightmare. The only problem is, we're not dreaming.
Example: Congress now has oversight, a hand in, the big 3 auto companies and gets to tell them how to best make a car. People (Congress) who aren't in the car business telling them (GM, Chrysler, Ford) how to make and sell a car.
Class, repeat after me, "Retarded."
I'd sell off all my Big 3 stock if I were you because they are headed for far worse days. When you get in bed with the government, you find yourself chained there the following morning with a bad headache, wondering where your pants were and why you have a number for Frank.
Other than my crazy aversion to anything govern-mental, is the unrestrained gall of this administration to call this package a "stimulus" package. What's even worse, most people are happy or hopeful. Why isn't America grabbing their pitchforks and torches? Let's call this for what it is people; it's not a stimulus package, it's a reshaping of America package. They are taking your money and redistributing it to the tune of $825 BILLION and no one seems to care a rip.
So many people thought Obama was a centrist politician who would bring the people together. The reality, he has deceived 53% of America for their vote, McCain took the remaining 42% with his lies, and that leaves the remaining 5% wackos, to which I am now considered one of them. I voted JOE THE PLUMBER.
So, hats off to you America, if you allow this to happen, thanks for selling my freedom and the liberty of my unborn children. That is, of course, if the government will allow me to have kids.
Update: Even though the bill passed in the House, all republicans vote no. Good for you GOP. You finally grew some balls. Now, let's hope repubs in the Senate can do the same.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Time elapsed video of being stuck in elevator for 41 hours
I was looking back on some videos and came across this one. Imagine, being stuck by yourself for 41 hours? No food, no cell phone, no nothing.
Some things to notice: Workers "working" on other elevators
Full story, and then some...
Apparently, there were security guards who never noticed the guy stuck in the elevator.
What would you do if you were in that position? I would either kill myself with my own two shoe laces, or learn to teleport.
Some things to notice: Workers "working" on other elevators
Full story, and then some...
Apparently, there were security guards who never noticed the guy stuck in the elevator.
What would you do if you were in that position? I would either kill myself with my own two shoe laces, or learn to teleport.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Dream poisoning leads to Pepto Bismol research.
I was laying in my bed dreaming like any human would do, but in this particular dream I was poisoned. Don't ask me the details, I don't remember much and what I do remember I'm putting in this blog.
So, this lady poisoned me with something lethal, I won't mention I drugged her drink as well. Are you shocked? Obviously, we didn't trust each other, but I only gave her something that would cause her to pass out. She was trying to kill me.
Now that I've absolved myself of guilt for drugging a stranger...
She apologizes, but I'm like, "Yeah, but I'm still gonna die. What is the antidote?"
She pauses as if she is going to be delivering some deep dark secret. Hello! I am dying here!
Begrudgingly, she says the antidote can be found in Pepto Bismol. Everyone scrambles to find the liquid chalk in the house. After 5 minutes of searching nothing is to be found. I begin to feel a little light headed and dizzy.
"What is the ingredient in the Pepto that we're looking for?" I yell at the gal.
"Um, it's sodium chloride." Smart science people, I give you kudos if you recognize this compound. And if you do, you are laughing hysterically at this point.
Everyone begins searching every ingredient label for this stuff. I'm wondering why people can't just drive to the nearest gas station and get the Pepto Bismol.
Stumbling around the living room I fall on Janelle's lap to die, but in the back of my mind I have this weird feeling that I know what NaCl is. If only I could think.
So, for those of you who would have died in this dream with me, let me tell you what NaCl (Sodium Chloride) is. Regular, plentiful, normal table salt.
All I had to do was make out with the salt shaker and I would have lived. I, of course, realized this after I woke up but that didn't help my dreaming self. Dreamer Rusty is a dead Rusty, hopefully in heaven, unless poisoning someone is unforgivable.
As a side note: Here is the ingredient list for Pepto Bismol.
benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water
Each Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg Pepto's Website
Another interesting fact: The active ingredient in Pepto Bismol, Bismuth Subsalicylate, is technically radioactive. Link
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Rice is no longer just for eating. Picasso eat your heart out!
I was perusing the internet and came across my favorite sword wielding farmers and discovered they were artists as well. Hypothetical hi-five....nice. People of Inakadate, Japan, I salute your red sun today.
Enjoy the rice farmer art.
Growth Process
More Photos
Enjoy the rice farmer art.
Growth Process
More Photos
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Obama's speech is now renamed: "I think I have a dream, can I get an interpretation?"
ABC News Transcript
Obama's Speech Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
I'd like to give kudos to President Obama, formerly known as President-elect Obama. Well done sir. You have yet to disappoint me in material. Here we are only in your first day and I already have a chest of gold nuggets to cash in. Please, keep doing your thing so that I can keep writing.
Although, I have plenty of content to write about, I honestly walked away from the ceremony disappointed. Obama didn't shine like he normally does when he reads the teleprompter. Feel free to read my blog about Rev. Lowery's prayer for some fun.
However, allow me to bring to light some of the more deceptive aspects of Obama's words. I will try to interject some humor...No promises.
He began with opening remarks of grace for Bush's contribution, which was kind of him. But he then laid the foundation of crisis: bad economy, war, failure to make hard choices, lost homes, failing schools, and expensive health care. Though I agree with the state of affairs, we certainly disagree on the causes. Furthermore, his intended methods are misplaced as well.
He "proclaim[s] an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas" stating, like a father mentoring a young adult "the time has come to set aside childish things." That's nice rhetoric but your speech is just like every other so far.
Now comes the stuff I want to hear.
"What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified."
Um...what do you mean the "ground" has shifted. Who moved the dirt from under my feet? Can't they see I'm walking here. Oh, you mean politically. So, you mean that I can't disagree with you? I'm gonna pull from V and say, "People should not fear their governments, governments should fear its people." If being a cynic means you are completely wrong, count me in. Government doesn't work, it's inefficient and that is common knowledge. The only thing government knows how to do well is take, not earn, money from people through taxes and then overspend what it gets.
"then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government." I'm going to call say you're full of crap on this one. I will never trust the government to do a better job for me than I can do for myself.
"a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous." Socialism? I could have sworn "HE'S NOT A SOCIALST!" Economies only thrive when it favors the successful. In other words, it only works when it benefits the prosperous. They are prosperous because they provided a service, or product to many people who needed it.
"Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions." Do I sense a measure of appeasement? Yeah, that worked really well for Chamberlain.
"What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task."
What difficult task are you referring to? Bigger government? More taxes? Naw...
I implore you to watch or read the transcript. There is more non-information to soak up. I tried to put myself in the place of a liberal democrat and I would find it hard to be inspired.
The whole event had an air of solemnity rather than celebration. He spoke of hope but what are we supposed to place our confidence in? This speech parallels every other speech and this is the reason why I can only resort back to his voting record. And his voting record is extremely liberal.
Just words. Just speeches. No substance.
Obama's Speech Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
I'd like to give kudos to President Obama, formerly known as President-elect Obama. Well done sir. You have yet to disappoint me in material. Here we are only in your first day and I already have a chest of gold nuggets to cash in. Please, keep doing your thing so that I can keep writing.
Although, I have plenty of content to write about, I honestly walked away from the ceremony disappointed. Obama didn't shine like he normally does when he reads the teleprompter. Feel free to read my blog about Rev. Lowery's prayer for some fun.
However, allow me to bring to light some of the more deceptive aspects of Obama's words. I will try to interject some humor...No promises.
He began with opening remarks of grace for Bush's contribution, which was kind of him. But he then laid the foundation of crisis: bad economy, war, failure to make hard choices, lost homes, failing schools, and expensive health care. Though I agree with the state of affairs, we certainly disagree on the causes. Furthermore, his intended methods are misplaced as well.
He "proclaim[s] an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas" stating, like a father mentoring a young adult "the time has come to set aside childish things." That's nice rhetoric but your speech is just like every other so far.
Now comes the stuff I want to hear.
"What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified."
Um...what do you mean the "ground" has shifted. Who moved the dirt from under my feet? Can't they see I'm walking here. Oh, you mean politically. So, you mean that I can't disagree with you? I'm gonna pull from V and say, "People should not fear their governments, governments should fear its people." If being a cynic means you are completely wrong, count me in. Government doesn't work, it's inefficient and that is common knowledge. The only thing government knows how to do well is take, not earn, money from people through taxes and then overspend what it gets.
"then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government." I'm going to call say you're full of crap on this one. I will never trust the government to do a better job for me than I can do for myself.
"a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous." Socialism? I could have sworn "HE'S NOT A SOCIALST!" Economies only thrive when it favors the successful. In other words, it only works when it benefits the prosperous. They are prosperous because they provided a service, or product to many people who needed it.
"Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions." Do I sense a measure of appeasement? Yeah, that worked really well for Chamberlain.
"What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task."
What difficult task are you referring to? Bigger government? More taxes? Naw...
I implore you to watch or read the transcript. There is more non-information to soak up. I tried to put myself in the place of a liberal democrat and I would find it hard to be inspired.
The whole event had an air of solemnity rather than celebration. He spoke of hope but what are we supposed to place our confidence in? This speech parallels every other speech and this is the reason why I can only resort back to his voting record. And his voting record is extremely liberal.
Just words. Just speeches. No substance.
Sorry white folk, but you just got screwed!
First off. WOW! I say again, WOW! Did you watch the inauguration yesterday? I hope you did. Transcript
Mwuahahahahhaha…Time to begin.
I’m not going to say Obama jumped the shark on election day, but his speech
did not live up to the hype. I was expecting something akin to FDR or JFK, but the most motivational portion of the inauguration was Reverend Joseph Lowery's benediction.
Watch this before you continue on.
REV. JOSEPH LOWERY: Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man, and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy, say 'Amen'. Say 'Amen.' And 'Amen.'
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHA! He just pissed on white people. Let's review, if you are:
Black: You get to move to the front of the bus. Upgrade to first class baby!
Brown: We won't kill you, you can stay.
Yellow: Simma don naw! Calm down down Asians! You're looking too white.
Red: Casinos aren't enough, we'll figure out a better deal.
Whites: You are still in white guilt purgatory. "Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in." Thank you Michael Corleone for your words of wisdom on this situation.
I find it funny that the most pleasant portion of the inauguration was not a speech, but a prayer, that functioned like a speech. Lowery has an orator's presence and I've got to be honest, I expected more from Obama.
Well, white people. I'm sorry to say you've got to kill off your KKK members and wait for old black people to die off. The only way for racism to die in America is if old racists and victims go first.
So, anyone want to start a petition for the euthanasia of whites and blacks in America? Anyone?...Bueller...Bueller...
Mwuahahahahhaha…Time to begin.
I’m not going to say Obama jumped the shark on election day, but his speech
did not live up to the hype. I was expecting something akin to FDR or JFK, but the most motivational portion of the inauguration was Reverend Joseph Lowery's benediction.
Watch this before you continue on.
REV. JOSEPH LOWERY: Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man, and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy, say 'Amen'. Say 'Amen.' And 'Amen.'
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHA! He just pissed on white people. Let's review, if you are:
Black: You get to move to the front of the bus. Upgrade to first class baby!
Brown: We won't kill you, you can stay.
Yellow: Simma don naw! Calm down down Asians! You're looking too white.
Red: Casinos aren't enough, we'll figure out a better deal.
Whites: You are still in white guilt purgatory. "Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in." Thank you Michael Corleone for your words of wisdom on this situation.
I find it funny that the most pleasant portion of the inauguration was not a speech, but a prayer, that functioned like a speech. Lowery has an orator's presence and I've got to be honest, I expected more from Obama.
Well, white people. I'm sorry to say you've got to kill off your KKK members and wait for old black people to die off. The only way for racism to die in America is if old racists and victims go first.
So, anyone want to start a petition for the euthanasia of whites and blacks in America? Anyone?...Bueller...Bueller...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Cease fire on Obamination movement today. Tomorrow though...
Out of respect for our new president, I will take a hiatus on the political blogging. But tomorrow...ooohhh, I can't wait for tomorrow.
Teaser: White people were pissed on today. Oh, the hilarity. **cough cough** Simmer Rusty, you need to mellow.
Teaser: White people were pissed on today. Oh, the hilarity. **cough cough** Simmer Rusty, you need to mellow.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Would MLK turn in his grave?
Today, we have a national holiday dedicated to the progress Martin Luther King made with how black folk are viewed. Ironically, he was able to accomplish ten-fold more in his death than while he was alive. Assassinations tend to create martyrs for movements, often causing, or at least accelerating, the very thing their death was meant to prevent.
MLK was known for his calls to non-violent protesting through moving and powerful speeches. Pulling from his Baptist minister's experience and the success of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent activist methods, he was able to bring to light many of the injustices of a society struggling to live out the principles of the Bill of Rights.
His most well referred to speech in 1963, "I Have a Dream," (transcript) he states that, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
I was talking with Jer this morning about the hypocrisy that our nation celebrates a man who wants all to be judged equally by qualities interior to the neglect of the exterior, but votes based upon his race, not the issues. Translation: Obama's color should have no bearing on why he was elected. But, as we all know, this was not the case. In fact, this is so not the case, I'll boldly state he was elected becausehe was black.
Check my note on facebook concerning his lack of qualification.
Now, that I've punched your pride in the face, let me provide you with some text I read from The Reporter, dated 1/18/09, reprinted from David Early, San Jose Mercury News.
"To be black in America on Jan 20,2009...A blizzard of giddy emotions will envelop the souls of millions of black folks in America and all over the world...So before Obama comes under attack from the many remaining forces of ignorance and bigotry, I will revel with my family." Full Article
Although, I don't believe it wrong to identify with any candidate you share an ethnicity with, that does not mean that the state of the country has changed or somehow we have gotten past the issue of race, as Mr. Early believes. Let me elaborate:
If Obama was elected because he was black and America has now gotten over it's historical racism, what would be the natural conclusion if he was not elected president? You can only conclude that America is still racist, under this line of thinking, because we were unwilling to elect a black person. However, what if I disagreed with the man's political point of view? Am I a racist? If American discrimination is solved by electing people into office, then we should have found a black woman, Condoleeza Rice maybe, and get two birds with one stone.
Hmmmm...On second thought, that isn't enough of a representation. How about a black woman who is lesbian minister? Did I miss any minority groups? Oh wait, she needs to be a black, native american, chinese lesbian transgender minister.
Do you see why this is getting ridiculous? Where does one draw the line? Here's the reality.
My generation has experienced a level of affluence and opportunity unprecedented in all of human history. I grew up in a country where no one racial group was killed or denied their basic human rights laid out in the Constitution. Sure, we "heard" of the injustices, but my generation has either no personal experience or a very limited amount of discrimination. Even if there are valid incidents, they are isolated and rare enough to not be considered remotely systematic. My peers are unaware of any real oppression resulting in crying wolf over trite and immaterial things. Watch Crash and you'll see the hypocrisy and abuse reflected in the movie.
So, Rusty, what are you trying to say? Give it to me in a nutshell? All right, here it is...
Obama used his blackness and charming charisma to get elected on the backs of a failed Conservative message. I don't blame him for using everything at his disposal. I blame the American people. He did not get elected because of any real change. He is not the black FDR and even if he becomes one, the New Deal did not save this country from depression. WWII did.
Obama, if he continues to act in line with his voting record, will be the most liberal, socialist president we have ever had in history. The sad part, David Early would call me a member of this society who is "bigoted and ignorant."
On the contrary, a man who doesn't understand his vote is either ignorant at best, and at worse, a hypocrite. For anyone who tells me that I cannot disagree with our Democratic President, enjoys the protection of the untouchable race card, a luxury the blind elite exercise to defend their right to be a bigot-a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices.
Summary: Today we celebrate a man's dream for equality that envisioned a colorblind society. Tomorrow, we spit on the concept, because the nation will celebrate the inauguration of a president who was elected by the color of his skin, rather than the content of his character.
MLK was known for his calls to non-violent protesting through moving and powerful speeches. Pulling from his Baptist minister's experience and the success of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent activist methods, he was able to bring to light many of the injustices of a society struggling to live out the principles of the Bill of Rights.
His most well referred to speech in 1963, "I Have a Dream," (transcript) he states that, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
I was talking with Jer this morning about the hypocrisy that our nation celebrates a man who wants all to be judged equally by qualities interior to the neglect of the exterior, but votes based upon his race, not the issues. Translation: Obama's color should have no bearing on why he was elected. But, as we all know, this was not the case. In fact, this is so not the case, I'll boldly state he was elected becausehe was black.
Check my note on facebook concerning his lack of qualification.
Now, that I've punched your pride in the face, let me provide you with some text I read from The Reporter, dated 1/18/09, reprinted from David Early, San Jose Mercury News.
"To be black in America on Jan 20,2009...A blizzard of giddy emotions will envelop the souls of millions of black folks in America and all over the world...So before Obama comes under attack from the many remaining forces of ignorance and bigotry, I will revel with my family." Full Article
Although, I don't believe it wrong to identify with any candidate you share an ethnicity with, that does not mean that the state of the country has changed or somehow we have gotten past the issue of race, as Mr. Early believes. Let me elaborate:
If Obama was elected because he was black and America has now gotten over it's historical racism, what would be the natural conclusion if he was not elected president? You can only conclude that America is still racist, under this line of thinking, because we were unwilling to elect a black person. However, what if I disagreed with the man's political point of view? Am I a racist? If American discrimination is solved by electing people into office, then we should have found a black woman, Condoleeza Rice maybe, and get two birds with one stone.
Hmmmm...On second thought, that isn't enough of a representation. How about a black woman who is lesbian minister? Did I miss any minority groups? Oh wait, she needs to be a black, native american, chinese lesbian transgender minister.
Do you see why this is getting ridiculous? Where does one draw the line? Here's the reality.
My generation has experienced a level of affluence and opportunity unprecedented in all of human history. I grew up in a country where no one racial group was killed or denied their basic human rights laid out in the Constitution. Sure, we "heard" of the injustices, but my generation has either no personal experience or a very limited amount of discrimination. Even if there are valid incidents, they are isolated and rare enough to not be considered remotely systematic. My peers are unaware of any real oppression resulting in crying wolf over trite and immaterial things. Watch Crash and you'll see the hypocrisy and abuse reflected in the movie.
So, Rusty, what are you trying to say? Give it to me in a nutshell? All right, here it is...
Obama used his blackness and charming charisma to get elected on the backs of a failed Conservative message. I don't blame him for using everything at his disposal. I blame the American people. He did not get elected because of any real change. He is not the black FDR and even if he becomes one, the New Deal did not save this country from depression. WWII did.
Obama, if he continues to act in line with his voting record, will be the most liberal, socialist president we have ever had in history. The sad part, David Early would call me a member of this society who is "bigoted and ignorant."
On the contrary, a man who doesn't understand his vote is either ignorant at best, and at worse, a hypocrite. For anyone who tells me that I cannot disagree with our Democratic President, enjoys the protection of the untouchable race card, a luxury the blind elite exercise to defend their right to be a bigot-a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices.
Summary: Today we celebrate a man's dream for equality that envisioned a colorblind society. Tomorrow, we spit on the concept, because the nation will celebrate the inauguration of a president who was elected by the color of his skin, rather than the content of his character.
Friday, January 16, 2009
PETA is God? They create new species: Sea Kittens
I apologize for my absence as of late. I wish I could tell you that the world is a better place because I was busy working in it. But, since I'm not accustomed to lying on a blog yet, I can only say I have been lazy. I did beat Assasin's Creed on the XBOX. Woo0t! But, enough of my digital adventuring.
My buddy asked me the other day if I heard the latest publicity garbage to come out of the PETA bum...I mean mouth. (Sorry, they open their mouths and only crap comes out. If it ain't a bunghole, I don't know what is.)
So, back to PETA; in an a response to the public's apathy for succulent aquatic life, the fish, they have started a new campaign called "Save the Sea Kittens." Apparently, we care more for kittens than fish. I can't disagree, a tuna roll sounds better at a sushi restaurant than a kitten roll. At least, in theory.
Here's their reason:
"...it's high time that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) stop allowing our little sea kitten friends to be tortured and killed. Who'd want to hurt a sea kitten anyway?!"
Well PETA, you haven't actually had to deal with my neighbor's real kitten. This black cat craps by my front door every morning. In fact, he is so sinister, he waits until I come back from picking up Jer every morning to just walk by. The last cat that pissed me off got shot with a BB gun. And she doesn't peruse my lawn anymore. She doesn't like being pelted with a pistol, so she keeps her fat waddle to the concrete.
Now, since "sea kittens" don't have the mind to actually poop in a "sea litter box," and just swim around in their waste, I would argue they deserve death. In fact, it is an honor to die and be dressed so tastily on my plate.
They should flock to my hook in an effort to provide nourishment for a more enlightened pooper. Not only do I have a civilized sense of mind to leave my waste in a "sea litter box," I can have my deepest intellectual moments during the process. And when I'm done eating those sea kittens, they can be rest at ease I will not fail to be a shining example by sending them home through the sea litter box.
Before, you think I am horribly insensitive to the plight of sea kitties, do you think PETA will save the ugly fish? How bout this guy?
Which fish would PETA save in this photo?
Oops...I think one was a sea human. We can't eat those.
Update: I had Talapia Kitten for lunch. We don't waste any time here being heartless bastards.
My buddy asked me the other day if I heard the latest publicity garbage to come out of the PETA bum...I mean mouth. (Sorry, they open their mouths and only crap comes out. If it ain't a bunghole, I don't know what is.)
So, back to PETA; in an a response to the public's apathy for succulent aquatic life, the fish, they have started a new campaign called "Save the Sea Kittens." Apparently, we care more for kittens than fish. I can't disagree, a tuna roll sounds better at a sushi restaurant than a kitten roll. At least, in theory.
Here's their reason:
"...it's high time that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) stop allowing our little sea kitten friends to be tortured and killed. Who'd want to hurt a sea kitten anyway?!"
Well PETA, you haven't actually had to deal with my neighbor's real kitten. This black cat craps by my front door every morning. In fact, he is so sinister, he waits until I come back from picking up Jer every morning to just walk by. The last cat that pissed me off got shot with a BB gun. And she doesn't peruse my lawn anymore. She doesn't like being pelted with a pistol, so she keeps her fat waddle to the concrete.
Now, since "sea kittens" don't have the mind to actually poop in a "sea litter box," and just swim around in their waste, I would argue they deserve death. In fact, it is an honor to die and be dressed so tastily on my plate.
They should flock to my hook in an effort to provide nourishment for a more enlightened pooper. Not only do I have a civilized sense of mind to leave my waste in a "sea litter box," I can have my deepest intellectual moments during the process. And when I'm done eating those sea kittens, they can be rest at ease I will not fail to be a shining example by sending them home through the sea litter box.
Before, you think I am horribly insensitive to the plight of sea kitties, do you think PETA will save the ugly fish? How bout this guy?
Which fish would PETA save in this photo?
Oops...I think one was a sea human. We can't eat those.
Update: I had Talapia Kitten for lunch. We don't waste any time here being heartless bastards.
Monday, January 12, 2009
My place of inner peace
Most real Christians, not the one's who bought fire insurance, will tell you that they spend a regular "quiet-time" with the Lord. Usually, this takes place in the morning in a secluded place like a closet, living room, or dining room before others in the house wake up.
I profess I am not as holy, so I run regularly to a porcelain throne.
I have to say that my mind works just as hard as my colon, if not harder. My best reading, problem solving, prayer time, and general righting of all wrongs occurs in the most quiet, secluded and isolated room in the house.
In fact, I believe that all Christians should commune with Jesus while on the pot.
Here's my Top 5 reasons why we should pray on the toilet.
5. He can take it (your crap). Matthew 11:28
4. You can't run away from conviction. 1 John 1:9
3. You are exposed, literally. Ephesians 5:13
2. It's already a cleansing environment. 2 Timothy 2:21
1. Only dedicated Christians will admit they meet Jesus on the crapper. 2 Timothy 3:12
Hmmm, maybe this should be a devotion.
I profess I am not as holy, so I run regularly to a porcelain throne.
I have to say that my mind works just as hard as my colon, if not harder. My best reading, problem solving, prayer time, and general righting of all wrongs occurs in the most quiet, secluded and isolated room in the house.
In fact, I believe that all Christians should commune with Jesus while on the pot.
Here's my Top 5 reasons why we should pray on the toilet.
5. He can take it (your crap). Matthew 11:28
4. You can't run away from conviction. 1 John 1:9
3. You are exposed, literally. Ephesians 5:13
2. It's already a cleansing environment. 2 Timothy 2:21
1. Only dedicated Christians will admit they meet Jesus on the crapper. 2 Timothy 3:12
Hmmm, maybe this should be a devotion.
Friday, January 9, 2009
History of the Internet
An excellent documentary done with Flash by Melih Bilgil. This is easy to understand without losing the effectiveness of the material.
History of the Internet from PICOL on Vimeo.
History of the Internet from PICOL on Vimeo.
Kid builds Magic Carpet Waterslide off of roof
I watched this and was expecting a train wreck of sorts. You know, the kind that you shouldn't stop to watch but can't help but be enthralled in the action. Then I just realized I was jealous that he built something cool and I didn't get to ride it.
I'm taking my toys and going home! Waaaaaaah!
I will say, one kid does fail. Enjoy.
I'm taking my toys and going home! Waaaaaaah!
I will say, one kid does fail. Enjoy.
I’m coming back to the heart of worship
Have you ever experienced a season “going through the motions?” Unfortunately, I admit, that my relationship with Jesus has been more of an intellectual exercise as of late. It is amazing how easy it is to fall into a pattern of stagnation, yet still takes the appearance of a fulfilling life for Christ.
With the turn of the New Year, one tends to evaluate their growth or lack thereof. We identify the highlights of the past year and determine how we want the next to occur. In that same vein, I’ve seen tremendous difficultly in 2008 and have grown so much that I want 09’ to be more of the same.
However, the past 3 weeks in Canada, although enjoyable, I haven’t spent much time with my Savior. I miss that intimacy, but to be honest, not enough to drive me to my knees to seek it. I was aware of the growing distance in my relationship because any relationship without regular quality time begins to decay. If a plant isn’t watered regularly it withers and dies.
Why is that we, those who have experienced the saving grace of Christ, forget so easily the gift that is our salvation? Why do we persist to do things our way, not his, and then expect nothing less than a fulfilled life? And although there are a plethora of books and material out there to help you increase your intimacy with Christ, the bottom line for me is, I don’t care.
All I want and crave for is the conviction of the Holy Spirit. I love to read great books. I will drive a great distance to hear a powerful preacher speak. And I am willing to drop cash for worship conferences. But I fail with embarrassing regularity to do the one thing that is freely available, yet costs more than any other commodity humanity has at its disposal.
I don’t spend the time. Time with Him for Him.
Generally, I feel like I have to go through man to get to God. How bassackwards is that? I ask people to pray for me, which is good. I read the Bible and books written about it and that is good to, but I find that my first instinct is not to go straight to God.
I believe that we do not run after God in every circumstance stems from the false misconception that God is in a constant state of fault finding. It’s as if He is some angry, overbearing, controlling father who is better at telling us what we did wrong than admonishing us for what we have done right.
The only antidote for misguided stereotypes, is the infusion of truth through personal experience. To be rid of the “angry dad” God, we must spend time with Him and see that He is good. We must humble ourselves, even in the midst of recent sins, and seek the grace that He willingly bestows. If He grants us salvation into eternity, not by our merit, then how much more is He willing to forgive the daily transgressions we commit habitually? This is not license for insolent behavior, but rather motivation to live a better life. Perhaps, the passion of a life of love is found in believing more than ever, that God does love us unconditionally.
Perhaps my focus should rest on the a God who constantly reveals more and more about himself to infinitum, and in turn I may understand that His forgiveness goes as deep as I am willing to believe it does. Then and only then will I taste and know He is good.
Thanks to Joseph for your sermon.
With the turn of the New Year, one tends to evaluate their growth or lack thereof. We identify the highlights of the past year and determine how we want the next to occur. In that same vein, I’ve seen tremendous difficultly in 2008 and have grown so much that I want 09’ to be more of the same.
However, the past 3 weeks in Canada, although enjoyable, I haven’t spent much time with my Savior. I miss that intimacy, but to be honest, not enough to drive me to my knees to seek it. I was aware of the growing distance in my relationship because any relationship without regular quality time begins to decay. If a plant isn’t watered regularly it withers and dies.
Why is that we, those who have experienced the saving grace of Christ, forget so easily the gift that is our salvation? Why do we persist to do things our way, not his, and then expect nothing less than a fulfilled life? And although there are a plethora of books and material out there to help you increase your intimacy with Christ, the bottom line for me is, I don’t care.
All I want and crave for is the conviction of the Holy Spirit. I love to read great books. I will drive a great distance to hear a powerful preacher speak. And I am willing to drop cash for worship conferences. But I fail with embarrassing regularity to do the one thing that is freely available, yet costs more than any other commodity humanity has at its disposal.
I don’t spend the time. Time with Him for Him.
Generally, I feel like I have to go through man to get to God. How bassackwards is that? I ask people to pray for me, which is good. I read the Bible and books written about it and that is good to, but I find that my first instinct is not to go straight to God.
I believe that we do not run after God in every circumstance stems from the false misconception that God is in a constant state of fault finding. It’s as if He is some angry, overbearing, controlling father who is better at telling us what we did wrong than admonishing us for what we have done right.
The only antidote for misguided stereotypes, is the infusion of truth through personal experience. To be rid of the “angry dad” God, we must spend time with Him and see that He is good. We must humble ourselves, even in the midst of recent sins, and seek the grace that He willingly bestows. If He grants us salvation into eternity, not by our merit, then how much more is He willing to forgive the daily transgressions we commit habitually? This is not license for insolent behavior, but rather motivation to live a better life. Perhaps, the passion of a life of love is found in believing more than ever, that God does love us unconditionally.
Perhaps my focus should rest on the a God who constantly reveals more and more about himself to infinitum, and in turn I may understand that His forgiveness goes as deep as I am willing to believe it does. Then and only then will I taste and know He is good.
Thanks to Joseph for your sermon.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Get your NTCT's Calendar today! Complete with Anthrax, plastic explosives and Top 50 Most Wanted
The National Counterterrorism Center has just dropped their latest edition on the American internet that Al Gore invented. I know, I know, stop taking shots at Democrats.
But it's so fun mommy!
Anyway, here is how the NTCT describes this wonderful product:
"The National Counterterrorism Center is pleased to present the 2009 edition of the Counterterrorism (CT) Calendar. This edition, like others since the Calendar was first published in a daily planner format in 2003, contains useful information across a wide range of terrorism-related topics: terrorist groups, wanted terrorists, and technical pages on various threat-related issues. The Calendar marks dates according to the Gregorian and Islamic calendars, and contains significant dates in terrorism history, as well as dates that terrorists may believe are important when planning “commemoration-style” attacks."
"Commemoration-style" attacks? What does that look like?
Terrorist: "Saad Elkhadem Min Aqwal Al-Arab Wa-Tashbihatihim Alb-Sadabiyah"
Translation: I dedicate this great act of blowing myself up, in which I shall punish the infidel and reap eternal bliss with all my virginal property, to my mom. Oh, and to praise to Allah!
Now, each day that I see the mug of a terrorist who wants to kill me won't seem as bad unless, of course, it is a commemorative day in which I should curl up into the fetal position and cry while I shake uncontrollably in the dark. Thanks NCTC.
But really, the calendar has some useful information like being at least 7,000ft from an exploding semi or 1,850ft from an suitcase fireball may keep my head recognizable.
My favorite fun fact is found in the section about Indicators of a Possible Chemical Incident. If you look at the table under unexplained odors.
"Smells ranging from fruity to flowery to sharp/pungent to garlic/horseradish-like to bitter almonds/peach kernels to newly mown hay; the particular odor is completely out of character with its surroundings."
OMG!!! I farted today and I swear it covered the gamete listed there! But wait...
Fruity to flower? Sharp/pungent? garlic to horseradish? newly mown hay? out of character?
So, what you're telling me is if I roll up into someone's house, who I know can't cook, and I walk in smelling potpourri, see some garlic bread, prime rib with horseradish and peach cobbler for desert...
The government is telling me to run like hell? I don't think so.
I'm gonna die in that house with with my lips savoring every tantalizing bite. My taste buds are salivating just thinking about my death.
Here I come heaven. Please forgive me for the chemical fart incident from earlier...
But it's so fun mommy!
Anyway, here is how the NTCT describes this wonderful product:
"The National Counterterrorism Center is pleased to present the 2009 edition of the Counterterrorism (CT) Calendar. This edition, like others since the Calendar was first published in a daily planner format in 2003, contains useful information across a wide range of terrorism-related topics: terrorist groups, wanted terrorists, and technical pages on various threat-related issues. The Calendar marks dates according to the Gregorian and Islamic calendars, and contains significant dates in terrorism history, as well as dates that terrorists may believe are important when planning “commemoration-style” attacks."
"Commemoration-style" attacks? What does that look like?
Terrorist: "Saad Elkhadem Min Aqwal Al-Arab Wa-Tashbihatihim Alb-Sadabiyah"
Translation: I dedicate this great act of blowing myself up, in which I shall punish the infidel and reap eternal bliss with all my virginal property, to my mom. Oh, and to praise to Allah!
Now, each day that I see the mug of a terrorist who wants to kill me won't seem as bad unless, of course, it is a commemorative day in which I should curl up into the fetal position and cry while I shake uncontrollably in the dark. Thanks NCTC.
But really, the calendar has some useful information like being at least 7,000ft from an exploding semi or 1,850ft from an suitcase fireball may keep my head recognizable.
My favorite fun fact is found in the section about Indicators of a Possible Chemical Incident. If you look at the table under unexplained odors.
"Smells ranging from fruity to flowery to sharp/pungent to garlic/horseradish-like to bitter almonds/peach kernels to newly mown hay; the particular odor is completely out of character with its surroundings."
OMG!!! I farted today and I swear it covered the gamete listed there! But wait...
Fruity to flower? Sharp/pungent? garlic to horseradish? newly mown hay? out of character?
So, what you're telling me is if I roll up into someone's house, who I know can't cook, and I walk in smelling potpourri, see some garlic bread, prime rib with horseradish and peach cobbler for desert...
The government is telling me to run like hell? I don't think so.
I'm gonna die in that house with with my lips savoring every tantalizing bite. My taste buds are salivating just thinking about my death.
Here I come heaven. Please forgive me for the chemical fart incident from earlier...
Rusty + Gun (Round 2)
Today, Tim and I are pulling out the weaponry, putting on our Screw liberals trucker hats and hopefully let nature feel the wrath of a ninja with technology. Weaponology, that is...
I'll be sure to update this blog upon our return and you'll be the first to know if I shoot Tim in his buttocks by accident...or was it?
Update: Well, we didn't get to kill anything today. And I wasn't forced to shoot anyone in the bum, so I was kind of bummed. We did get to do some target shooting and I almost froze my fingers trying to reload the clips but it was enjoyable and I feel more like a man.
Mission Accomplished.
I'll be sure to update this blog upon our return and you'll be the first to know if I shoot Tim in his buttocks by accident...or was it?
Update: Well, we didn't get to kill anything today. And I wasn't forced to shoot anyone in the bum, so I was kind of bummed. We did get to do some target shooting and I almost froze my fingers trying to reload the clips but it was enjoyable and I feel more like a man.
Mission Accomplished.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Paramedics leave disabled man to die
Euthanasia at the first responder level. This is rather shocking, so prepare your hearts.
Here's the link to the story.
Why do we think we can decide for others who lives and who dies? If a man wastes his life, then it is up to him to reap those consequences, but that should never justify us taking his right to life or liberty.
Laughter is good medicine
I played hockey the other night and since I'm fat and out of shape, I still hurt. To wallow in my pain I cruised the net. Since it is a new year, there are a lot of sites putting out "the Best (insert something) of 2008. Here are a few videos that made me laugh despite the pain.
Don't take that crap dude!
Don't they know I'm walking here.
Women is half frog.
Don't take that crap dude!
Don't they know I'm walking here.
Women is half frog.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
From Abram to Churchill in 5 steps or less
All across the world the masses are attending church services, and being in Canada it seems they have a church or two as well. Today, it was the Church of Christ in Gravelbourg, Saskathewan, Canada. That is a mouthful.
The sermon was an exposition in Genesis where God changes Abram's name to Abraham and tells him he will have a son at 100 years old. The sermon was really good, actually, but I will keep this blog limited to a single epiphany (I know, you're amazed I have these).
Reflect on the old adage,
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." -William Shakespeare
This is mostly misleading and ultimately irresponsible. The way this is phrased leads us to believe that uncontrollable factors like genetics and destiny determine a man's greatness. Whereas, the reality is, great men are defined by the difficult decisions they make in historic times. Let me elaborate.
Adolf Hitler and his deplorable holocaust presented us with a recent historical example to prove this point. Two men met this opportunity, but only one was made great by it.
Neville Chamberlin was Britan's Prime Minister from 1937-1940 and although he was welcomed with tremendous applause after the negotiation of The Munich Agreement with Hitler, he will not be remembered by anything other than his policy of appeasement and the failure it was.
Winston Churchill, on the other hand, recognized Hitler for what he was and refused to believe his lies. Many remember his inspiring speeches but his legacy began with his years of isolation as a dissenter against Chamberlin's policies.
History doesn't shine brightly upon those who intend well, but those who act well. And in order to act well, a leader must be able to protect his people from the appetite of tyrants or entities that lust for power. However, without Hitler, Churchill may not be considered an example of resilience and resolute conviction.
Likewise, we cannot expect to possess tremendous faith nor be considered truly courageous unless we face opportunities to compromise these qualities. For example, courage is defined as "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty." Also, if one does not withstand danger, fear or difficulty the negative trait of cowardice can be applied. Difficult situations present opportunities for men to choose greatness, or choose infamy.
I suppose Shakespeare should have said, "All have difficulties, some choose to act rightly and have greatness thrust upon them.
The sermon was an exposition in Genesis where God changes Abram's name to Abraham and tells him he will have a son at 100 years old. The sermon was really good, actually, but I will keep this blog limited to a single epiphany (I know, you're amazed I have these).
Reflect on the old adage,
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." -William Shakespeare
This is mostly misleading and ultimately irresponsible. The way this is phrased leads us to believe that uncontrollable factors like genetics and destiny determine a man's greatness. Whereas, the reality is, great men are defined by the difficult decisions they make in historic times. Let me elaborate.
Adolf Hitler and his deplorable holocaust presented us with a recent historical example to prove this point. Two men met this opportunity, but only one was made great by it.
Neville Chamberlin was Britan's Prime Minister from 1937-1940 and although he was welcomed with tremendous applause after the negotiation of The Munich Agreement with Hitler, he will not be remembered by anything other than his policy of appeasement and the failure it was.
Winston Churchill, on the other hand, recognized Hitler for what he was and refused to believe his lies. Many remember his inspiring speeches but his legacy began with his years of isolation as a dissenter against Chamberlin's policies.
History doesn't shine brightly upon those who intend well, but those who act well. And in order to act well, a leader must be able to protect his people from the appetite of tyrants or entities that lust for power. However, without Hitler, Churchill may not be considered an example of resilience and resolute conviction.
Likewise, we cannot expect to possess tremendous faith nor be considered truly courageous unless we face opportunities to compromise these qualities. For example, courage is defined as "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty." Also, if one does not withstand danger, fear or difficulty the negative trait of cowardice can be applied. Difficult situations present opportunities for men to choose greatness, or choose infamy.
I suppose Shakespeare should have said, "All have difficulties, some choose to act rightly and have greatness thrust upon them.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Team Diabetes?
I'm sitting there watching the life changing movie The Mummy when it goes to commercial. My mind still blown by the acting that is Brendan Fraiser, I wasn't thinking rationally.
The next thing I know, I'm laughing at a fake commercial about Canada's Team Diabetes...
Now, I'm crying because the commercial isn't fake. Or was I crying because I was still laughing? I don't know, judge for yourself.
So I was preparing this blog and overheard two words in the other room that would get the attention of any human who has an Intelligence of 6 or more...inverted nipple.
Don't laugh! This is a real problem, according to Marsha Walker, a RN & IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, yes, she can help you foreign lactators to), 7%-10% of pregnant women suffer from a concave teat.
If this wasn't enough, I did a little research into embarrassing conditions that were inverted. There are too many to list here, but I have found a better cause to get behind than Team Diabetes. How about TEAM INVERTED COLON? This is not a joke.
Now this is a problem I can get behind...on second thought...
The next thing I know, I'm laughing at a fake commercial about Canada's Team Diabetes...
Now, I'm crying because the commercial isn't fake. Or was I crying because I was still laughing? I don't know, judge for yourself.
So I was preparing this blog and overheard two words in the other room that would get the attention of any human who has an Intelligence of 6 or more...inverted nipple.
Don't laugh! This is a real problem, according to Marsha Walker, a RN & IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, yes, she can help you foreign lactators to), 7%-10% of pregnant women suffer from a concave teat.
If this wasn't enough, I did a little research into embarrassing conditions that were inverted. There are too many to list here, but I have found a better cause to get behind than Team Diabetes. How about TEAM INVERTED COLON? This is not a joke.
Now this is a problem I can get behind...on second thought...
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Ever get a backrub from your mother-in-law?
Intrigued? Mortified? I suppose that depends on the old lady.
My wife's mom is back in school to become a massage therapist and apparently, in Canada, that requires a very intensive 2-yr course that isn't for the faint of heart or lazy of butt. I guess she has a good heart and firm gluts.
She needs some people to work on, and naturally, I couldn't refuse a free massage. For those of you who need to focus, the important word in the last sentence was free. I don't spend money, at least not on purpose.
However, there is a cost I didn't consider; a price which may make the weak shutter. Me, I just thought, "Well, she's gonna see my butt crack some day. Why not while she's rubbing my half-naked body with soft and smooth mineral oils." I felt like a greek king...well, at least a greek king who gets oiled up. I suppose some grapes would have been more appropriate.
Some bridges in-laws never really get an opportunity to cross. Not me, we paid that toll proudly and in the process I learned more about human anatomy, relaxing in a cold basement, and my coccyx.
Got any stories with your mammy-in-law to top this one?
My wife's mom is back in school to become a massage therapist and apparently, in Canada, that requires a very intensive 2-yr course that isn't for the faint of heart or lazy of butt. I guess she has a good heart and firm gluts.
She needs some people to work on, and naturally, I couldn't refuse a free massage. For those of you who need to focus, the important word in the last sentence was free. I don't spend money, at least not on purpose.
However, there is a cost I didn't consider; a price which may make the weak shutter. Me, I just thought, "Well, she's gonna see my butt crack some day. Why not while she's rubbing my half-naked body with soft and smooth mineral oils." I felt like a greek king...well, at least a greek king who gets oiled up. I suppose some grapes would have been more appropriate.
Some bridges in-laws never really get an opportunity to cross. Not me, we paid that toll proudly and in the process I learned more about human anatomy, relaxing in a cold basement, and my coccyx.
Got any stories with your mammy-in-law to top this one?
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