Since the weather here in Saint Louis has been so up and down lately, a lot of us are becoming ill...I, to this point at least, have avoided it- probably because my immune system is already turned on by my small pox vaccine- ha! Anyway, if y'all are sick, here's a kick ass recipe to fix that shit. . .
If this doesn't work, you are- as my dear old Granny used to say- Fucked!
1 whole lemon squeezed into a coffee mug
Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
2 tables spoons of brandy
Fill the cup with hot water
Chug that drink as fast as you can and cover yourself up with a blanket.
(repeat as necessary- preferably AFTER work)
You will sweat out every bit of badness that is in your body.
Spring is on the way...
Hammer
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Amsterdam
Okay, so many of you heard about that Plane Crash in Amsterdam last week, right? A Turkish Airways Jet crashed while landing at Schiphol. Well, since I still read up on my Dutch News, I cam across this article today.
Here's the heading...
SCHIPHOL - Aanhangers van de Westboro Baptist Church, een sekte waarvan de aanhangers onder meer geloven dat god homoseksuelen haat, willen demonstreren bij de herdenking van de vliegtuigcrash op Schiphol.
Schiphol- Followers from the Westboro Baptist Church (God Hates Fags Group), a sect in which the follwoer belief that God Hates Homosexuals, wants to hold a demonstration at the Plane crash site at Schiphol.
HOLY SHIT!
They're still spreading their hate people...
Here's the heading...
SCHIPHOL - Aanhangers van de Westboro Baptist Church, een sekte waarvan de aanhangers onder meer geloven dat god homoseksuelen haat, willen demonstreren bij de herdenking van de vliegtuigcrash op Schiphol.
Schiphol- Followers from the Westboro Baptist Church (God Hates Fags Group), a sect in which the follwoer belief that God Hates Homosexuals, wants to hold a demonstration at the Plane crash site at Schiphol.
HOLY SHIT!
They're still spreading their hate people...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Abstinence Only
Guess who just admitted that abstinence-only education doesn't work?
I love it. After listening to her mom push abstinence-only bullshit down our throats through the election process. . .Bristol Palin spoke out against her mom's policies!
Love it!
I love it. After listening to her mom push abstinence-only bullshit down our throats through the election process. . .Bristol Palin spoke out against her mom's policies!
Love it!
Monday, February 16, 2009
92.9
For some reason on my way to Saint Louis from Chicago yesterday, there was a stretch where only ONE radio station was working. That radio station, 92.9FM, had a hateful and typically caustic Ann Coulter bitching about the stimulus package. Saying things like "why fund education when our children are dumber than those from Ghana by the time they're twelve" and screaming anti-socialist rhetoric like "they're coming for your doctors, they're coming for your schools, they're coming...they're COMING!" As if socialism is bad. . .look at the Netherlands for a comparison. But that's a different post.
Now the thing that always confuses and astounds me is Ann's desire and ability to draw such a clear line between Republicans and Democrats. The Right and the Left. that's all it is to her...There is no in between. It's "they're repressing us" or "THEY want to destroy the country." Really Ann? REALLY? This is not the way to unite people in a common cause and move the country forward. In fact, it's the type of speech that leads to sociopolitical regression. AAAAAARRRGH! Before Ann speaks, she should really think of some positive resolutions. But, the fact she doesn't think about the consequences of her words will be her downfall.
Anyway, after listening to her (and fuming in my seat) I was left thinking "what did we learn from this?" "What was the point."
The truth is that the only thing we learned is that Ann Coulter is a hater- of everything that doesn't serve her privilege. The point of the show was to get Ann more publicity. The point of the show was to provide Ann with more time to spread her hate. And you know what. . .I'm over that shit.
I think she really needs to step back, evaluate her hate and choose a different route. The time for whining rich white people is over Ann. Sorry! And don't forget to break the news to your Hollywood friends.
And really, all she does is COMPLAIN. If she really cared about what she was talking about she would be out influencing policy. . . on the ground. . .one person at a time. But that would be REAL work.
I pity her.
Okay, had to vent!
Monday, February 2, 2009
What I want from Obama. . .
Since Obama won the election there have been a lot of people expecting things to get better. Well, of course I would like to see Obama take care of issues that are near and dear to my heart. Here they are:
(1) Let unfair "free" trade agreements lapse. I mean really...race-to-the-bottom economics has screwed this country enough already, no?
(2) Repeal 2005 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy laws that prevent the middle class from getting their bailouts! If you are going to let companies reap the benefits of being U.S. citizens, you damn well better the rest of us do it too. Plus, Bankruptcy is a good thing when it comes to companies. They get to write down excessive debts and then go to the government for more cash.
(3) Have a "Baby Tax." If you breed, you pay more taxes. Period. You utilize more resources than the rest of us, you pay more taxes. And, if you give birth to a litter (like that woman who had 8 kids) and your community pays your way, the least you can do is declare those donations as taxable income. Right? Pay for your kids goddammit. Fuck.
Okay, that's it...for now. These are not unrealistic demands, no?
(1) Let unfair "free" trade agreements lapse. I mean really...race-to-the-bottom economics has screwed this country enough already, no?
(2) Repeal 2005 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy laws that prevent the middle class from getting their bailouts! If you are going to let companies reap the benefits of being U.S. citizens, you damn well better the rest of us do it too. Plus, Bankruptcy is a good thing when it comes to companies. They get to write down excessive debts and then go to the government for more cash.
(3) Have a "Baby Tax." If you breed, you pay more taxes. Period. You utilize more resources than the rest of us, you pay more taxes. And, if you give birth to a litter (like that woman who had 8 kids) and your community pays your way, the least you can do is declare those donations as taxable income. Right? Pay for your kids goddammit. Fuck.
Okay, that's it...for now. These are not unrealistic demands, no?
Friday, January 9, 2009
7.2%
The unemployment rate in the U.S. spiked to 7.2% as reported today. This translates into about 11,600,000 unemployed people (in the workforce) in the U.S. AMAZING!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Obama's Repair List (Part I)
Leading up to Obama's Inauguration, I decided to put together what I think is Obama's Repair List (in priority order)...I'll update this regularly as needed...your input also helps!
To Do:
(1) The Economy. I'd like to see some long-term repairs here, but Obama is just going to put some gum on the hole in the leaky pipe that is the Economy. Borrowing another $850B to fix lending problems is stupid. Plain and Simple. Bailing out more companies that are going to fire workers isn't going to help. Also, creating infrastructure jobs is nice, but when you spend $750B + $850B ($1.6 trillion) to bail out asshole companies, there is very LITTLE to spend on INFRASTRUCTURE!
(2) Afghanistan/Iraq. Obama is going to refocus troops into Afghanistan (30,000-50,000 taken from Iraq and transplanted into Afghanistan). Ending the Iraq war would be awesome...but we'll always have a police presence there. As far as Afghanistan...don't be stupid Obama. Everyone knows Osama is in Pakistan...you need to talk to Christiane Amanpour...NOW!
(3) Israel and Hamas. Not sure what Obama's stance is on Israel. I know that during the election, he was all about giving more support to Israel. But what about when they become a terrorist state, using EXCESSIVE force to wipe out a people that have just as much right to occupy space as they do...Hmmm. That's a tough one. Lebanon and Syria have also said they are no longer going to talk peacefully with Israel. These destabilizing actions should have Obama ready to chastise Israel...but that won't likely happen.
(4) The Environment. Obama is going to make companies vie for and buy the right to pollute. That is, carbon emissions will come with a price. Of course, this doesn't stop companies from polluting. The big companies will simply buy the rights to pollute from small companies and effectively drive these small companies out of business...unless of course they get creative and come up with green solutions to pollution.
(5) Education. Teach these children something, please!
(6) Immigration?
(7) Restore Civil Rights, Grant new civil rights and restore the "Rule of Law". Broad, I know but this includes things like:
Patriot Act repeal, Military Commissions Act repeal, Dept of Homeland Security dismantled, FISA Court Authority restored, VA Healthcare fully funded, Electronic-Voting paper backup required, Congressional War Powers authority restored, Presidential Signing Statements eliminated by statute, Military Forces fully-equipped/trained restored, Elimination of “stop loss” orders, Restoration on NatlGuard deployment rules, Restoration of state Governor’s control of NatlGuard, Restoration of U.S. legal fidelity to Geneva Accords, Restoration of Congressional oversight of Executive Branch, A “True” Balanced Budget, Iraq War brought into Budget, Limiting Presidential ‘Executive Order’ power by statute, banning torture, GAY RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, etc.
(8) Prosecute the Bush Administration. Bush, Cheney, Gonzalez. War crimes, Treason and more treason! Prosecute. Prosecute Prosecute!
Okay, that's a lot for now. If you think of anything, let me know.
To Do:
(1) The Economy. I'd like to see some long-term repairs here, but Obama is just going to put some gum on the hole in the leaky pipe that is the Economy. Borrowing another $850B to fix lending problems is stupid. Plain and Simple. Bailing out more companies that are going to fire workers isn't going to help. Also, creating infrastructure jobs is nice, but when you spend $750B + $850B ($1.6 trillion) to bail out asshole companies, there is very LITTLE to spend on INFRASTRUCTURE!
(2) Afghanistan/Iraq. Obama is going to refocus troops into Afghanistan (30,000-50,000 taken from Iraq and transplanted into Afghanistan). Ending the Iraq war would be awesome...but we'll always have a police presence there. As far as Afghanistan...don't be stupid Obama. Everyone knows Osama is in Pakistan...you need to talk to Christiane Amanpour...NOW!
(3) Israel and Hamas. Not sure what Obama's stance is on Israel. I know that during the election, he was all about giving more support to Israel. But what about when they become a terrorist state, using EXCESSIVE force to wipe out a people that have just as much right to occupy space as they do...Hmmm. That's a tough one. Lebanon and Syria have also said they are no longer going to talk peacefully with Israel. These destabilizing actions should have Obama ready to chastise Israel...but that won't likely happen.
(4) The Environment. Obama is going to make companies vie for and buy the right to pollute. That is, carbon emissions will come with a price. Of course, this doesn't stop companies from polluting. The big companies will simply buy the rights to pollute from small companies and effectively drive these small companies out of business...unless of course they get creative and come up with green solutions to pollution.
(5) Education. Teach these children something, please!
(6) Immigration?
(7) Restore Civil Rights, Grant new civil rights and restore the "Rule of Law". Broad, I know but this includes things like:
Patriot Act repeal, Military Commissions Act repeal, Dept of Homeland Security dismantled, FISA Court Authority restored, VA Healthcare fully funded, Electronic-Voting paper backup required, Congressional War Powers authority restored, Presidential Signing Statements eliminated by statute, Military Forces fully-equipped/trained restored, Elimination of “stop loss” orders, Restoration on NatlGuard deployment rules, Restoration of state Governor’s control of NatlGuard, Restoration of U.S. legal fidelity to Geneva Accords, Restoration of Congressional oversight of Executive Branch, A “True” Balanced Budget, Iraq War brought into Budget, Limiting Presidential ‘Executive Order’ power by statute, banning torture, GAY RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, etc.
(8) Prosecute the Bush Administration. Bush, Cheney, Gonzalez. War crimes, Treason and more treason! Prosecute. Prosecute Prosecute!
Okay, that's a lot for now. If you think of anything, let me know.
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