No Blood for Oil, Unless You Want Oil

It is well within an individuals right to display whatever statement or statements one wants on a vehicle, "Princess," "I brake for naked ladies," and political propaganda all find thier way to the back end of cars. One fellow I saw last week had taken a yellow wax pencil or china marker and decorated the rear window of his Cherokee with his opinions concerning Iraq, Bush, and a handfull of other current event topics on his window. Written were things like "Support our Troops" and "Remember 9/11." Though these sentiments are hardly original, my interest was piqued when I read in the top right corner, rather small compared to the other phrases, "No oil for protesters". Meanwhile, the talk radio economist was blabbing about the record breaking price of crude and the record breaking quarterly profits of oil companies. Why would this guy want to prevent protesters from having oil?

I guess this driver feels that we are involved in Iraq over oil and that if you're against our involvement then you should not get any of the benefits, ie. the oil. Anyway, through all the pride and nationalism this fellow was showing, that one little comment let me know more about what kind of American he was than all the other slogans.

White House Correspondents Dinner (Video)

This is pretty good. Give it a look.

United 93

I saw United 93 today and I have to say that it was...ummm...good, I guess. The way people were gushing over it, I was expecting more. In fact, so much of the movie hinges on the idea that the viewer already knows the outcome, that if the viewer didn't know, the movie would have been a snoozer. You could throw it in with "Condominium" or "Alligator." I know that by admitting this I am going to seem heartless, so I will defend myself on this one.

When the movie started, I got the usual anxious feeling of reliving a day that was both horrible and expected. In fact, I challenge anyone to tell me that when they first saw those buildings on fire, they didn't immediatly think of the Middle East. Anywho, the movie sort of plods along in the beginning, but not in a bad way. Just your usual time to get to know the characters. It wasn't until the middle did I start thinking to myself "Get on with it." Once the plane is hijacked, I thought my emotional chip was going to kick in, but it didn't fully. I felt that some of the actors seemed like actors and not ordinary people and the fact that the events were based on speculation didn't help matters. There were a couple of tear jerking moments for me, but overall I found myself uncaring. When the Americans finally rise up, that is when it got good. A rush of patriotism ran over me and I sort of wished the movie went on like that for another 15 minutes, but instead, it lasts for five minutes and then the screen goes black. Overall, it was a made for TV movie.

One can argue that movie puts to rest bogus cosnpiracy theories and that it reminds us who the real enemy is. That is cool, but it sort of left me with the same "What Now" feeling that I had when the actual day of 911 occurred. I like that the movie honors very brave people and I hope that it sets an example for what the media should be doing today. Maybe PBS will start showing the list of service men who have won medals for bravery along with their list of fallen soldiers, but that might be asking too much.

Maybe I'm Just A Heartless Bastard.

Sure, Spanish language U.S. National Anthem. Sweet. Are you freaking kiddin me? This is just, uh, Aaaaaaaaaaagh! I can't even put my feelings into words! Let's go ahead and throw our agenda in there as well. This country is exploding in a shitstorm of cultural sensitivity. Although, it's hard for me totally disagree with Pitbull's argument.

Here's what my President thinks.

A Thousand Word Photo

I found this picture over at GatewayPundit. The picture is linked with an article about Iraq's new PM- Al Maliki. I think the picture speaks for itself.


Also, a little off subject, but sorta on point. The chinese woman who was reported to be heckling Chinese President Hu, actually wasn't speaking to Hu exclusively. She was also pleading to Bush. Anybody know that? The coverage I got certainly didn't say anything about that. All I heard was how embarassing it was.

Israel: The day the nation stood still

Pretty hardcore.

Remembrance

Sorry, I can't get away from France lately

Charlie Rose is getting his heart worked on, in France no less. So he is having people sit in and host for him. Well yesterday's program was interesting. Check out the 3 guys talking about France and its attempt to get to a more capitalist model. The French guy is just too stereotypical. And the Brit, and the American.....

But the French guy. Of course his arguments devolve into Bush bashing. I'm telling you, South Park could not write a better skit.

None of the people in this segment seem convinced (as much as me at least) of the benefits of capitalism. They should have had someone in there that gets it.

When you get to this page, click on the icon of the somewhat bald guy and scan back a little to see the beginning of the segment.

Get a haircut and put on some deodorant

And now for something completely different

Screw politics, this is what its like to go 450 miles per hour. I must get to Bonneville before I die:

Shazam!

My Theory of Relativity

Something obvious, but nice to chew on again and again. A week back I commentted that the average French citizen has less creature comforts than the average American welfare recipient. Which basicaly is a fancy way of saying that the poor in this country are considered middle-class in MOST other countries. We've already known this an we know that nobody dies of starvation in this country unless they suffer from anorexia. So why then are the poor so pissed off at the rich in this country? It's not because the poor having nothing, but rather because the rich have so much more. What is even more frustrating, most people realize they are in their respective positions due to choice. In short, jealousy. I'll give an example. A friend of mine, who currently lives in NYC, told me he felt richer in the 900 sq ft. condo he currently owns than in the 2000 sq ft. house he owned years ago in a different city and a different state. Why? Because to own anything in NYC is a big deal. Nobody does. But in the other state, houses are a dime a dozen. Basically, it is relative and we all truly try to keep up with the Joneses.

Mary O. McCarthy

Ace from Ace of Spade HQ has such a funny bit regarding the New York Times bias that you have to check it out.

Kerry Is So Running Again

I was listening to the radio on one of my long daily drives and a caller posed a pretty remarkable question. He argued that Americans are concerned about 3 issues relating to this country.
1. Economy
2. Homeland Security
3. Iraq
So why are the Presidents numbers down in the polls?

Looking at where we stand on each one of these issues I can see the callers point. The economy is doing very well, we have not been attacked in 5 years and Iraq is, in many peoples opinion, being won. So what is the problem? That is an easy one to answer. "Hatred."

I have always felt that once this War was over the American people would realize that supporting the mission was the right decision. I know now that this was a fools hope. The people who hate the President will never give credit where credit is due. In fact, they will instead heap credit upon people who have spent the last 3 years undermining our actions. John Kerry will be at the top of their list. Kerry is already showing signs that he will be expecting the Lions share of the accolades.

Kerry reiterated his position that American troops should be withdrawn by the
end of the year, saying that Iraqi politicians only respond to deadlines.

Oh my God! What is he talking about? Is he suggesting that all the success Iraq enjoys today had nothing to do with the troops actually being over in the Middly East? Is he suggesting that diplomatic pressure is to blame for the free elections and now a free government? And who is the one giving this pressure? Is he suggesting that "Deadlines", which we all know is Kerry's favorite word, is in fact the reason Iraq has been so successful? That is what it sounds like to me.

Also, many people including military officers and President Ford have come forward to denounce the 6 Generals who have called for Rumsfeld resignation.

''Allowing retired generals to dictate our country's policies and its leadership
would be a dangerous precedent that would severely undermine our country's long
tradition of civilian control of the military,'' Ford said.

Amen to that, but how does Kerry feel about people speaking out against the Generals who are trying to dictate policy?

"That is cheap and shameful," he said. "How dare those who never wore the
uniform in battle attack those who wore it all their lives."

Again, What? How can he say such a stupid comment? Especially since many of Kerry's supporters do that very thing. Kerry also said

"We are in the same place as we were when I came home from Vietnam and spoke out against the civilian leaders who were willing to sacrifice America's best in the
interest of political self-preservation,"

Oh I see, so the military should have a part in determining our countries policies. Would he be happy if we formed a military state?

If She Didn't Scare You Before, Then This Should...

First I am going to quote the bitch:

Mrs. Clinton proposes the creation of a brand new energy bureaucracy, telling
her supporters: "We have the National Institutes of Health; why don't we have a
National Institute of Energy?"

And then I am going to add: Actually, "Ms." Crazy, the question should be "Why do we have the National Institutes of Health?"

Damned Be The Porn Industry!

This is a shame. Anyway, I think I'll be hitting up the KFC for dinner tonight. You all take care, okay?

Gwyneth Paltrow Is Right.

People in England are just so much more enlightened and intelligent than Americans. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...ha!

What About The Fake American Idol Ads?

This is evil, and the people at Royal Philips Electronics are obviously Satan. I like the part where they acknowledge that the product might not sit well with consumers, so it would be a nice idea to offer folks the option of merely paying a straight up fee instead! Evil evil evil!!! Still, I doubt this affects me, since I still use pliers to change the channel on my picture box, dadgummit!

England Is Burying It's Head In The Sand.

This is a great showing of religious sensitivity. I applaud England for the humane treatment of it's Muslim criminals. A lot can be learned from this. For example, I intend to start a religion that forbids incarceration altogether. Halle-frickin'-lujah!

Penn & Teller Take On 911 Conspiracy

Penn & Teller, who are quickly becoming my favorite political satirists, take on 911 conspiracy idiots with their show "Bullshit." You have got to check it out. If you like this, go to Ace of Spades HQ, he is always showing this sort of stuff.

Goodbye To You

If this General is correct, then this is a major victory... Zarqawi, al Qaeda are heading out

Here is an article about a Sunni tribal leader who has turned on al Qaeda after once giving them safe haven.
Thanks to one of my favorite sites Gatewaypundit.

Tax Man

It is tax time and two characters have paid their taxes...Good ole G W and VP Cheney. Here is what their returns looked like.

"President and Mrs. George W. Bush reported taxable income of $618,694 for the tax year 2005. This resulted in a total of $187,768 in federal income taxes paid by President and Mrs. Bush."

Gee, am I looking at that right? I think the San Diego Padres have benchwarmers that make more than that. How does the Emperor of the world make so little? Where are all the Big Oil Bucks? Anyway, the Bush's donated $75,560.00 of that money to charity.
Now, Lets see how the VP did.

"According to income tax information released by the White House on Friday, the Cheneys' adjusted gross income in 2005 was $8,819,006."

Now that is more like it. We all knew that Cheney was actually the muscle behind this so called administration and the fact that most of his money came from his Halliburton stock options is all the proof we needed. But wait a minute, The Cheney's donated roughly $7,000,000.00 of that money to charity. Let me say that again. SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS TO CHARITY!!! Jesus, this dude pretty much ruled the world for free. Now we can't have a good piece without a little compare and contrast. How about the previous VP?.."Big Fat Al Gorge."

"In 1997 for instance, Al and Tipper Gore contributed just $353 to charity, a sum that raised eyebrows even in friendly media circles.
The Los Angeles Times noted, for instance, that the Gores' slender donation "caused some bewilderment in philanthropic circles because of the vice president's 'good guy' image as an advocate for public service and social causes."
The same year the Gores gave $353 to charity, they reported $197,729 in adjusted gross income."

Man, he is what I call a true giver. $353.00 pays for 3 weeks of my rent. I am not saying that people have to donate, but for a man who pretends to be so socially aware. I find his act disgusting.
On a side note, this book here Do As I Say (Not As I Do) is certainly worth the read. It shows that not only does Michael Moore make more than Bush, but his Non-Profit owned Halliburton stock among other things.

Somebody Loves Themself.

Oh, what have we done to his creation? This guy seriously needs to get over himself. That's not to say his arguments don't hold merit, but what kind of asshat actually expects that regular people, given such a broad forum are going to become instantly enlightened and tout harmony among all people. Folks believe what folks believe, and more often than not, blogs are an opportunity to give voice to those beliefs. It's cathartic. It is nice to believe that some people read these blogs and actually take something away from them, but it's likely that, more often than not, you're merely incensed or enthused by the message contained within.