Dear Mr. Infiniti driver:
Let me get this straight.
You cut me off twice in the process of getting on the highway. Then, when I get over in the left lane and start to accelerate, you slam on your brakes and try to cause an accident.
How does this make me an asshole?
Doesn't it make you the asshole?
Fortunately for both of us, there wasn't traffic behind me when you pulled your juvenile stunt. I stopped in time, but what about the semi a 1/4 mile back?
Ohhh, you didn't see him, huh?
Douchebag.
30 September 2011
01 September 2011
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I've been called a bigot and a racist.
But I have colleagues and friends from different ethnic backgrounds whom I show respect by treating them as though color and religion isn't an issue. Because it's not.
I've been called a knuckle-dragging, neck-drooling, redneck.
Because I think the federal government should at least attempt to live within its means. But I hold an International Baccalaureate diploma, finished a 4-year college-degree in 3.5 years, and have spent a grand total of five months out of work in the thirteen years since I finished college. I walk upright, my neck's usually white, and I lack the orifice on my neck that would produce drool. If my knuckles were ever scarred, it would probably be from contact with some about-to-be-not-so-smug asshole's face.
I've been called anti-science. Yet I show a closer allegiance to scientific principles than those who label me. I had five years of schooling in physics from the time I was a high-school sophomore, and used it in my job off and on over a ten year period. Rather than denounce someone because they reached a different conclusion off a similar set of observations, I first look introspectively at my own body of work to see if something can explain the different conclusion. I regard science the same way I regard religion: the search for truth, not the destination.
I've been called a religious nut.
Yes, I believe in a higher power. I believe in serving something greater than myself. Something which I can aspire to, though not ever fully achieve. I believe I see that higher power in the miracles I see around me, both natural and man-made. My faith informs my opinions and guides my decisions. My faith doesn't tell me to treat those who disagree with me with scorn and derision, simply with respect. As you fail to reciprocate, answer me this: Just who are you to say that's wrong?
I've been called evil.
I ask you to show me concrete examples that don't rely on my simply and respectfully disagreeing with you.
I've been called a terrorist.
Wow. I've been a loyal American citizen my entire life, and the most afoul of the law I've run is a couple of speeding tickets. I do not resort to the threat or application of violence or property damage to achieve my goals. If you think I'm a terrorist, God help you should ever encounter an actual one.
But I have colleagues and friends from different ethnic backgrounds whom I show respect by treating them as though color and religion isn't an issue. Because it's not.
I've been called a knuckle-dragging, neck-drooling, redneck.
Because I think the federal government should at least attempt to live within its means. But I hold an International Baccalaureate diploma, finished a 4-year college-degree in 3.5 years, and have spent a grand total of five months out of work in the thirteen years since I finished college. I walk upright, my neck's usually white, and I lack the orifice on my neck that would produce drool. If my knuckles were ever scarred, it would probably be from contact with some about-to-be-not-so-smug asshole's face.
I've been called anti-science. Yet I show a closer allegiance to scientific principles than those who label me. I had five years of schooling in physics from the time I was a high-school sophomore, and used it in my job off and on over a ten year period. Rather than denounce someone because they reached a different conclusion off a similar set of observations, I first look introspectively at my own body of work to see if something can explain the different conclusion. I regard science the same way I regard religion: the search for truth, not the destination.
I've been called a religious nut.
Yes, I believe in a higher power. I believe in serving something greater than myself. Something which I can aspire to, though not ever fully achieve. I believe I see that higher power in the miracles I see around me, both natural and man-made. My faith informs my opinions and guides my decisions. My faith doesn't tell me to treat those who disagree with me with scorn and derision, simply with respect. As you fail to reciprocate, answer me this: Just who are you to say that's wrong?
I've been called evil.
I ask you to show me concrete examples that don't rely on my simply and respectfully disagreeing with you.
I've been called a terrorist.
Wow. I've been a loyal American citizen my entire life, and the most afoul of the law I've run is a couple of speeding tickets. I do not resort to the threat or application of violence or property damage to achieve my goals. If you think I'm a terrorist, God help you should ever encounter an actual one.
04 July 2011
The Star & Sickle
In the midst of the shutdown, I think the parent company of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune should make the newspaper simplify its format. After all, three simple headlines would convey the daily message from the Star & Sickle:
- "Don't Confuse Us Or Our Dwindling Readership With Facts, The Shutdown Is The Republicans' Fault"
- Republicans Want Millionaires To Keep More Of Their Money, But We Think It Would Better Be Served For Spending Projects We Haven't Even Dreamed Up Yet"
- "Republicans Are Evil, And Since It's The Fourth Of July, They're Unpatriotic Too"
03 July 2011
Days 5 & 6
T is just wonderful.
For date #5, we took in an evening at the Science Center of Iowa's Mixology event. We had a fun evening, where we explored the museum, were entertained by a couple of live demonstrations, and learned more about each other, followed by drinks at the Lift and dinner at Fong's Pizzeria. Back to her place to watch a movie, followed by talking and kissing. I got home around 4:30, to bed by 5:00.
The next day was a picnic with her sister and her sister's kids, followed by a trip out to Madison County to the grand opening of a winery's brewery. Later, T told me I had scored some points by agreeing to attend, but I attended because I thought it would be different and fun.
The grand opening had live music, outdoor seating, and plenty of sunshine. Twisted Blonde beer. The journey there was a little bit of an adventure as we tore along several dirt roads before stopping and asking for directions in St. Charles. After taking in the ambience at the Madison County Winery, we got a bottle of their "Pink" wine to go, enjoying it while watching a double feature at my place. A simple dinner at Quizno's and back to my place to try out my new dining table. T helped me prepare the Twins' dinner meal and she got to see just how spoiled the two are.
When I got to her place Friday evening, I played up a little joke we had between us on our first date: I made a date comment card she could fill out, making sure that one could only give positive comments. Dorky, to be sure, but she found the humor in it.
Today, T's out of town, visiting her family for the 4th of July, but she remains in my thoughts.
For date #5, we took in an evening at the Science Center of Iowa's Mixology event. We had a fun evening, where we explored the museum, were entertained by a couple of live demonstrations, and learned more about each other, followed by drinks at the Lift and dinner at Fong's Pizzeria. Back to her place to watch a movie, followed by talking and kissing. I got home around 4:30, to bed by 5:00.
The next day was a picnic with her sister and her sister's kids, followed by a trip out to Madison County to the grand opening of a winery's brewery. Later, T told me I had scored some points by agreeing to attend, but I attended because I thought it would be different and fun.
The grand opening had live music, outdoor seating, and plenty of sunshine. Twisted Blonde beer. The journey there was a little bit of an adventure as we tore along several dirt roads before stopping and asking for directions in St. Charles. After taking in the ambience at the Madison County Winery, we got a bottle of their "Pink" wine to go, enjoying it while watching a double feature at my place. A simple dinner at Quizno's and back to my place to try out my new dining table. T helped me prepare the Twins' dinner meal and she got to see just how spoiled the two are.
When I got to her place Friday evening, I played up a little joke we had between us on our first date: I made a date comment card she could fill out, making sure that one could only give positive comments. Dorky, to be sure, but she found the humor in it.
Today, T's out of town, visiting her family for the 4th of July, but she remains in my thoughts.
28 May 2011
More tolerance from the Left
So the blood-pressure machine at the grocery store indicated the blood pressure is on the high side. Unwisely, I navigated the ol' browser over to the verbal diarrhea of KayInMaine and her monument to tolerance, White Noise Insanity. Wherever the blood pressure was, I'm sure it spiked when I saw this page:
The fill-in was Tammy Bruce, and did you actually read what she said? How is the disrespect to the "office of the presidency and the First Family"? Funny, I've never heard of such an office. I have heard of the Office of the President of the United States, but there is no corresponding Office of the First Lady. At least, not one provided for in the Constitution. The fact of the matter is this First Lady has acted as though being married to the President entitles her to some sort of Constitutional office. The woman has waged a hypocritical war on the food and beverage industry. Bruce was correct in characterizing Michelle Obama as "trash" in regards to her tendency to talk down to people in this area. Other First Ladies? Nancy Reagan worked with people with disabilities, particularly veterans. Barbara Bush worked for reducing illiteracy. Laura Bush continued that trend, along with education (she was a teacher, after all) and bringing awareness to the plight of oppressed women and at-risk youth. Hillary Clinton? Well, she faded from the limelight, much like Michelle did for a little while when she adopted an attitude that her office was a Constitutional one.
I notice Kay mixes up sluts and whores here. For the uninformed, whores have sex for money, sluts have sex because they can't get enough! And before you castigate the "Wall Street whores", Kay, bear in mind they tend to donate to the Democrats more than the GOP.
Amusing to hear an avowed Christian-bashing Atheist refer to someone as "Satan's Disciple." Oh, and Ed originally equivocated his actions on his radio show, presumably before MSNBC execs realized that attacking a breast-cancer survivor and Catholic, church-going, adoptive mother of two was pure poison for their already-basement ratings.
Or Kay just can't fucking spell.
Huh. That’s news to me. If I remember correctly in all the times I’ve tuned into to listen to this right wing forked tongued bozo, she’s spewing vicious vile lies about everyone except her right wing rabid slutty Wall Street whore worshipers! Even Bill O’Reilly of Fart News once said of Laura that she is an idealogue and is hooked up to an IV kool aid drip.I noticed that Kay didn't delineate any example of the so-called "lies". I've also noticed that Bill O'reilly is only a hate-filled right-wing conservative when the Left needs to slander him. Other times, they acknowledge his commitment to balance.
Remember the time when one of Ingraham’s fill-ins called Michelle Obama "trash in the White House"? I thought the right wing of America always respected the office of the presidency and the First Family? Nope! They’re nothing but a bunch of sluts and whores for the Medicare Killer Billionaire’s group! By the way, did her fill-in get fired? Nope!
The fill-in was Tammy Bruce, and did you actually read what she said? How is the disrespect to the "office of the presidency and the First Family"? Funny, I've never heard of such an office. I have heard of the Office of the President of the United States, but there is no corresponding Office of the First Lady. At least, not one provided for in the Constitution. The fact of the matter is this First Lady has acted as though being married to the President entitles her to some sort of Constitutional office. The woman has waged a hypocritical war on the food and beverage industry. Bruce was correct in characterizing Michelle Obama as "trash" in regards to her tendency to talk down to people in this area. Other First Ladies? Nancy Reagan worked with people with disabilities, particularly veterans. Barbara Bush worked for reducing illiteracy. Laura Bush continued that trend, along with education (she was a teacher, after all) and bringing awareness to the plight of oppressed women and at-risk youth. Hillary Clinton? Well, she faded from the limelight, much like Michelle did for a little while when she adopted an attitude that her office was a Constitutional one.
Remember when she wrote a piece over on the Huffington Post in the voice of Michelle Obama? Completely racist in tone!Racist? Pointing out Michelle Obama's "Marie Antoinette" moment in wearing $540 sneakers when going to a food bank in 2009, and then making the comment about there being plenty of other, non-oil-soaked beaches where the peasants-- er, "American people" can vacation, especially those living in the Gulf Coast. You know, the ones who has just had their livelihoods destroyed?
Remember the time when Ingraham implied that Nancy Pelosi was a cheap whore?Oh, I'm sorry, are you offended by the fact that Nancy Pelosi essentially bribed and cajoled members of Congress into supporting the largely-unpopular health care "reform" bill? Ingraham said Pelosi had done everything short of selling her body. Sorry to burst your bubble here, Kay, but politics and prostitution differ only in one important regard: With prostitution, the customer is more likely to get his/her money's worth when he/she is getting screwed!
And then there was the time the slut called Meaghan McCain ‘fat’ while using a Valley Girl voice. Is that being respectful? Nope!Ingraham was wrong to make fun of McCain because of her weight, but making fun of McCain because of her vacuous, mind-numbingly-stupid political commentary that is given weight (no pun intended) because her dad is the GOP media darling when he attacks those in his own party. The Valley-Girl voice? Par for the course. Meghan McCain is, after all, a moron.
And don’t forget the time Ingraham started to take her clothes off on O’Reilly’s show! LOL Seriously, what kind of respectful journalist would do that for ratings? Only sluts do that (especially the Wall Street whores!).Oh my god, she took off her sweater jacket! Cue the stripper music! Oh, and Kay, Ingraham is not a journalist, she's a talk radio host and political pundit. Based on Kay's comment, if the studio Ingraham was in was too hot, I guess she's supposed to just sit there and bake.
I notice Kay mixes up sluts and whores here. For the uninformed, whores have sex for money, sluts have sex because they can't get enough! And before you castigate the "Wall Street whores", Kay, bear in mind they tend to donate to the Democrats more than the GOP.
Anyway, Ed Schultz has apologized to Satan’s Disciple for letting the truth slip out and he’s been suspended from his show to give himself time to think up better adjectives to describe ole Laura with...
Amusing to hear an avowed Christian-bashing Atheist refer to someone as "Satan's Disciple." Oh, and Ed originally equivocated his actions on his radio show, presumably before MSNBC execs realized that attacking a breast-cancer survivor and Catholic, church-going, adoptive mother of two was pure poison for their already-basement ratings.
Ed, if you need help, let me know. The rabid right wing has been after me for years and calling me a ’slut, cunt, bitch, whore, lesbian, asshole’ is something they do weekly!Given your predilection for hyperbole, you'll pardon me if I don't believe a word you say. OK, I'd buy that someone has called you a bitch. You certainly act that way, though it doesn't justify someone sinking to your level.
I’ve got lots of adjectives for you to use that have been given the okay to be used by the trolls because they use them so often! See? I’d be glad to help you.So if the "trolls" on your blog (which I'd argue are the commenters you agree with) use these terms in the highly-anonymous environment of the Internet, logic follows that Ed Schultz should be able to use the terms on radio and TV and sign his name to them, huh? My God you are stupid.
Laura Ingraham is a phucking asshole!Either Kay has proof that Ingraham has had intercourse with a player from the Philadelphia Phillies, had intercourse while under pharmaceuticals, or had "machine intercourse" (up until hearing this term, I had considered myself "worldly").
Or Kay just can't fucking spell.
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