Political Correctness has now reached complete lunacy. Last week a nursing supervisor in Houston had a flag of the United States removed from her office (without her consent) because someone [who worked in the hospital] was actually offended by the flag. Yeah...you read that right...someone was offended by the US flag!
The hospital, seemingly desperate to conform to a single complaint, didn't even wait to inform the supervisor--they went into her office, took the flag down, rolled it up (not folding it as stipulated by regulation), and left it on the floor of her office (a complete disrespect of the flag)! The reason? Because a female employee, who is an immigrant of fourteen years, decided that the display of Old Glory was offensive!
What the FRACK??!!!
This one completely boggles my mind! I cannot even begin to comprehend how this woman could possibly be offended by the universally recognized symbol of these United States of America--the country she immigrated to; the country she lives in; the country that gives her the freedom to live her life in any way she chooses. I just don't get it.
We, as a people, should be up in arms over this one. It's not as if we're talking religion, bibles in the classroom, homosexual equality, animal rights, or anything of the sort. This is about a single person deciding they were offended by the flag of their chosen country, and about the whoosie hospital administrators who actually agreed with the complaint enough to disrespect the flag by not only rolling it up, but also by leaving it on the ground.
PC-ness run amok is an understatement here. The Administrators should lose their jobs, and the complainant should get over herself. The supervisors personal rights were trampled on. She deserves praise for showing her patriotism--not vilification. This whole thing stinks a stink so intense that even the ACLU would be crying for mercy.
I am proud of the history of the United States! I am proud of my Citizenship! I am proud to see our Flag and all that it represents. I say, God Bless the United States of America!!!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Why I Won't Watch The NBA Anymore
Well, the NBA Finals are here once again, and it is yet another year I won't be watching. Why? First, because the Lakers are in it...again...(BORING!). Second, because I don't feel that NBA stands for National Basketball Association any more. Nope. I think the more appropriate name would be the National Basket-BRAWL Association.
You see, there was a time not so long ago (i.e. pre-Detroit Pistons of the late 80's/early 90's) when the NBA maketed a game based on actual skill...not on how brutal a player can be against another before getting called for a fowl.
I know that some of you out there are going to whine and say the game has changed; blah, blah, blah. As far as I am aware, the rules are still the same; it's the enforcement of the rules that has changed.
It used to be on free throws that no player could step into the lane prior to the ball leaving the hands of the shooter. If they did, it was a lane violation--usually a team foul. In today's game, as soon the shooter begins a shooting motion of any kind, we are seeing players crowding the lane, jockeying for the best rebounding position.
How many steps are involved in a traveling violation? Well todays players would have you believe it to be at least 4 or 5 steps. In actuality, the rules stipulate two steps (while holding the ball) are legal. A third constitutes a Traveling violation.
Lastly (or at least, the last of what I'm highlighting), placing your hand/arm on an opposing player's back used to be an automatic defensive foul. In order to defend, you relied on footspeed, non-contact arm waving, and mental anticipation of what to expect of the player you were defending against. In today's basket-brawl, we see players leaning into opponents, placing whole forearms on a back, and simply pushing an offensive player around. No skill is required...just brute strength/force, and the officials not caring that fouls are being committed all over the court.
These examples are just the surface of a game that has almost entirely lost its identity as a performance of actual skill. Instead of strategy and finesse, we see pushing, shoving, throwing players to the floor, flopping, brutal elbows, slapping, whining, and the disgusting "I didn't do anything!" attitude now permeating nearly every professional sport.
The NBA admits that it has an image problem. It knows that gate receipts are down, merchandizing income is low, and owners are so hungry for a winning team that coaches are on a revolving platform as they get shuffled in and out faster than Mark Cuban can accrue fines.
(Did you know that in the 21 years Jerry Sloan has managed the Utah Jazz, there have been over 250 Head Coaching changes throughout the rest of the NBA?--an unbelieveable stat!)
Commisioner David Stern does nothing to solve the real issues that are damaging Professional Basketball. He looks at ratings, marketing, and the next big wave to further elevate the business. What would happen if actual skill was expected of players entering the league; or that the NBA employed refs that actually enforced the rules of the game; or players actually stopped whining about whatever babyish thing, and actually learned to play basket-BALL?
It would be a joy to watch the game once again. It would be fun! But I also think that the fans of today have gotten so used to the brutality of basket-BRAWL that a game of actual skill would be boring to most people. Too bad on that, because the truly great teams of years gone-by relied on skill--a concept now almost completely lost.
You see, there was a time not so long ago (i.e. pre-Detroit Pistons of the late 80's/early 90's) when the NBA maketed a game based on actual skill...not on how brutal a player can be against another before getting called for a fowl.
I know that some of you out there are going to whine and say the game has changed; blah, blah, blah. As far as I am aware, the rules are still the same; it's the enforcement of the rules that has changed.
It used to be on free throws that no player could step into the lane prior to the ball leaving the hands of the shooter. If they did, it was a lane violation--usually a team foul. In today's game, as soon the shooter begins a shooting motion of any kind, we are seeing players crowding the lane, jockeying for the best rebounding position.
How many steps are involved in a traveling violation? Well todays players would have you believe it to be at least 4 or 5 steps. In actuality, the rules stipulate two steps (while holding the ball) are legal. A third constitutes a Traveling violation.
Lastly (or at least, the last of what I'm highlighting), placing your hand/arm on an opposing player's back used to be an automatic defensive foul. In order to defend, you relied on footspeed, non-contact arm waving, and mental anticipation of what to expect of the player you were defending against. In today's basket-brawl, we see players leaning into opponents, placing whole forearms on a back, and simply pushing an offensive player around. No skill is required...just brute strength/force, and the officials not caring that fouls are being committed all over the court.
These examples are just the surface of a game that has almost entirely lost its identity as a performance of actual skill. Instead of strategy and finesse, we see pushing, shoving, throwing players to the floor, flopping, brutal elbows, slapping, whining, and the disgusting "I didn't do anything!" attitude now permeating nearly every professional sport.
The NBA admits that it has an image problem. It knows that gate receipts are down, merchandizing income is low, and owners are so hungry for a winning team that coaches are on a revolving platform as they get shuffled in and out faster than Mark Cuban can accrue fines.
(Did you know that in the 21 years Jerry Sloan has managed the Utah Jazz, there have been over 250 Head Coaching changes throughout the rest of the NBA?--an unbelieveable stat!)
Commisioner David Stern does nothing to solve the real issues that are damaging Professional Basketball. He looks at ratings, marketing, and the next big wave to further elevate the business. What would happen if actual skill was expected of players entering the league; or that the NBA employed refs that actually enforced the rules of the game; or players actually stopped whining about whatever babyish thing, and actually learned to play basket-BALL?
It would be a joy to watch the game once again. It would be fun! But I also think that the fans of today have gotten so used to the brutality of basket-BRAWL that a game of actual skill would be boring to most people. Too bad on that, because the truly great teams of years gone-by relied on skill--a concept now almost completely lost.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Cheney, Still Being (a) DICK
When is someone going to shut DICK Cheney up? The man has not been Vice President for nearly six months, and he is still acting like he's in Office.
His pal, Georgie Dubya had the wherewith all to leave the governance of the United States to his successor. DICK still thinks that he can push everyone around just like he did during the tragic former Administration.
The RNC needs to put a muzzle on this Republican malcontent, so the Obama Administration can go about righting the wrongs that DICK and friends created. If they don't, discord will be sown amongst the Congressional Leadership...but, maybe that's just what DICK wants.
In any event, the FORMER Veep's publicized rants need to desist or the efforts of the current Administration to fix this country will be frustrated by a splintering, partisan Congress, and the path towards a better future will be lost.
His pal, Georgie Dubya had the wherewith all to leave the governance of the United States to his successor. DICK still thinks that he can push everyone around just like he did during the tragic former Administration.
The RNC needs to put a muzzle on this Republican malcontent, so the Obama Administration can go about righting the wrongs that DICK and friends created. If they don't, discord will be sown amongst the Congressional Leadership...but, maybe that's just what DICK wants.
In any event, the FORMER Veep's publicized rants need to desist or the efforts of the current Administration to fix this country will be frustrated by a splintering, partisan Congress, and the path towards a better future will be lost.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Obama Vs Bush in Two Points
Just under five months into the Obama Administration and we're already seeing differences in approaches and policy. The Department of the Interior administers the National Parks, Natural Resources, etc of the United States. My purpose today is to illustrate two of the major differences between Obama and Georgie Dubya Bushie.
During the Bush years, it was a cowardly, but common practice to make announcements regarding both small and sweeping environmental policy changes either in the middle of the night, or during long holiday weekends. This afforded the Administration the ability to basically minimize the impact of changes because when these announcements were made, there were few (if any) reporters at the West Wing.
By the time it was better known, other news stories, having more precedence in the media, would break, and the policy changes would get swept away unnoticed. By the time anyone did notice, it was too late for any outcry, thus allowing the changes to move forward—usually without Congressional or Public comment.
So far, the Obama Administration is strongly avoiding this practice by conducting high-profile announcements in the middle of the day such as Sec. Salazar’s recent announcement (at Red Rocks Natl. Conservation area) regarding “$305 million [that] will fund more than 650 Bureau of Land Management projects across the country under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The investments will restore landscapes and habitat; spur renewable energy development on public lands, and create jobs.” (Dept of Int. website) The method of announcement was clearly, loudly a departure from Bush Administration tactics.
Next, the coal industry has had a financial hey-day the last eight years due to loosened regulations regarding recovery of coal from the Appalachian Mountains. Historically, tunnels were dug spider web fashion to extricate the maximum amount of coal possible.
However, “Topping” has become a faster, less costly method. Instead of digging tunnels, the tops of mountains are literally blown away, and crews can dig open pits to access the coal easier, and with less danger.
The drawbacks? All waste is generally dumped into valleys adjacent to the mine, and the coal companies have not been made responsible for the environmental and aesthetic damage caused by this method of mining. Streams are polluted, aquifers and watersheds damaged, and gigantic holes are left where mountains once stood.
The caveat in this whole thing was the accelerated approval process for such mining which reduced or eliminated environmental review for each application. The last I read, more than 1200 mountains had been topped, with applications pending for some 1500 more.
As soon as the Obama Administration began, the permitting process slowed to a crawl, and a review ordered of past issuances in Topping permits. While the practice continues (based on issued permits), the future of this type of mining is in doubt as actual environmental reviews proceed, and the long-term impacts are determined.
So, the question comes to this—Is the Obama Administration differing its approach to the running of the Dept of the Interior from that of the GW Bush Administration? The answer is a simple, “Yes.” The GW Bush Administration was secretive and covert in its approach to environmental policy; often executing critical changes to laws/regulations that legally required public comment. It allowed the acceleration of permitting for Mt. Topping in the Appalachians while blatantly ignoring the devastating environmental impacts it would create.
Meanwhile, President Barak Obama seems to be fulfilling his promise of a more open government though very public announcements, and by actually reviewing the permitting processes used by the former Administration in regards to coal mining. He is showing the American people that he cares about the damage caused by the former leadership. These two men (and their methods) couldn’t be more diametrically opposed.
During the Bush years, it was a cowardly, but common practice to make announcements regarding both small and sweeping environmental policy changes either in the middle of the night, or during long holiday weekends. This afforded the Administration the ability to basically minimize the impact of changes because when these announcements were made, there were few (if any) reporters at the West Wing.
By the time it was better known, other news stories, having more precedence in the media, would break, and the policy changes would get swept away unnoticed. By the time anyone did notice, it was too late for any outcry, thus allowing the changes to move forward—usually without Congressional or Public comment.
So far, the Obama Administration is strongly avoiding this practice by conducting high-profile announcements in the middle of the day such as Sec. Salazar’s recent announcement (at Red Rocks Natl. Conservation area) regarding “$305 million [that] will fund more than 650 Bureau of Land Management projects across the country under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The investments will restore landscapes and habitat; spur renewable energy development on public lands, and create jobs.” (Dept of Int. website) The method of announcement was clearly, loudly a departure from Bush Administration tactics.
Next, the coal industry has had a financial hey-day the last eight years due to loosened regulations regarding recovery of coal from the Appalachian Mountains. Historically, tunnels were dug spider web fashion to extricate the maximum amount of coal possible.
However, “Topping” has become a faster, less costly method. Instead of digging tunnels, the tops of mountains are literally blown away, and crews can dig open pits to access the coal easier, and with less danger.
The drawbacks? All waste is generally dumped into valleys adjacent to the mine, and the coal companies have not been made responsible for the environmental and aesthetic damage caused by this method of mining. Streams are polluted, aquifers and watersheds damaged, and gigantic holes are left where mountains once stood.
The caveat in this whole thing was the accelerated approval process for such mining which reduced or eliminated environmental review for each application. The last I read, more than 1200 mountains had been topped, with applications pending for some 1500 more.
As soon as the Obama Administration began, the permitting process slowed to a crawl, and a review ordered of past issuances in Topping permits. While the practice continues (based on issued permits), the future of this type of mining is in doubt as actual environmental reviews proceed, and the long-term impacts are determined.
So, the question comes to this—Is the Obama Administration differing its approach to the running of the Dept of the Interior from that of the GW Bush Administration? The answer is a simple, “Yes.” The GW Bush Administration was secretive and covert in its approach to environmental policy; often executing critical changes to laws/regulations that legally required public comment. It allowed the acceleration of permitting for Mt. Topping in the Appalachians while blatantly ignoring the devastating environmental impacts it would create.
Meanwhile, President Barak Obama seems to be fulfilling his promise of a more open government though very public announcements, and by actually reviewing the permitting processes used by the former Administration in regards to coal mining. He is showing the American people that he cares about the damage caused by the former leadership. These two men (and their methods) couldn’t be more diametrically opposed.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Local Observations About This Recession
I'm seeing probably my 3rd or 4th severe recession. As I look back over the previous economic problems versus today's, I can't help but notice some strong differences amongst the general population that I haven't seen before.
Now, I don't know if that is because I live in an area that I have not previously experienced recession before, or if what I'm seeing is reflective of a national attitude. Let's get started...
First, as I look around I am seeing far more unnecessary debt. By that I mean that there are more people who are buying 'toys' simply for the sake of having them--not because these things are needed; but because they are simply wanted...desired (for lack of a better word). 'Toys' can range from seldom used snowmobiles to one car for every person in a household; from always having the newest, coolest video game console to being obsessed with owning the latest in telecommunications technologies (phones, blackberry's, etc); from flashy but useless automobile gadgets to showing friends your monstrous new 100" HDTV. It's as if we aren't satisfied with what we've got...we simply want to have more stuff than our neighbors.
Next, during the previous downturns, the number of cars on the roads dropped dramatically as commuters would carpool, and weekly household errands were done in one trip. Since the crash last Fall, I have not seen a decrease of traffic on my local roads. There seems to be no increase of carpooling or even public education about carpools; no increase in mass transit options or availability.
How about dining out? In my experience, during recession, the foot traffic at grocery stores increases dramatically, while restaurants see a significant drop-off in weekly sales. With the current recession, the restaurants around where I live are just as busy as every; while the grocery stores aren't any busier than a year ago--a real paradox when you stop to consider that people historically are extremely proactive about saving every penney when things get tough.
In decades past, it was rare to see someone actually pay for anything with a credit card. I'm not talking about a debit/cc, but a real CREDIT card. Today, the average american household has about $5500 in credit card debt; that is, the amount of monies owed to a credit lender (plus fees, interest, etc).There are far more people living on money they don't have than I have ever seen before. Pretty scary when you stop to think that literally everything you own could be taken away from you because you defaulted on your credit payments.
Lastly, I recently read an article which stated that the average american is only saving a fraction of their income compared to even ten years ago. We are spending nearly everything we are earning! The post-baby boomer generation has no way to pay for retirement. Why? Because they are spending at an unprecedented rate, driving up inflationary numbers far higher than they should be, and causing economic upheaval on a scale never before seen.
Yes, there are a great number of varying factors which formulate the economic impact we are feeling today; and what has been described here is but a cog in a HUGE wheel; but, these thing are indeed new to this recession. They have contributed, and they will continue to contribute to a fading economy so long as we (the spending public) continue on our reckless course towards financial devastation.
It's time we asked ourselves what we are doing every day that is adding to the economic woes besetting our country; and by so asking, knowing what we must do and then enacting those things which will strengthen our individual viability. Only then can we begin to add our small part to the huge economic wheel which we are all a part of; and the upkeep of which we are all responsible for.
Now, I don't know if that is because I live in an area that I have not previously experienced recession before, or if what I'm seeing is reflective of a national attitude. Let's get started...
First, as I look around I am seeing far more unnecessary debt. By that I mean that there are more people who are buying 'toys' simply for the sake of having them--not because these things are needed; but because they are simply wanted...desired (for lack of a better word). 'Toys' can range from seldom used snowmobiles to one car for every person in a household; from always having the newest, coolest video game console to being obsessed with owning the latest in telecommunications technologies (phones, blackberry's, etc); from flashy but useless automobile gadgets to showing friends your monstrous new 100" HDTV. It's as if we aren't satisfied with what we've got...we simply want to have more stuff than our neighbors.
Next, during the previous downturns, the number of cars on the roads dropped dramatically as commuters would carpool, and weekly household errands were done in one trip. Since the crash last Fall, I have not seen a decrease of traffic on my local roads. There seems to be no increase of carpooling or even public education about carpools; no increase in mass transit options or availability.
How about dining out? In my experience, during recession, the foot traffic at grocery stores increases dramatically, while restaurants see a significant drop-off in weekly sales. With the current recession, the restaurants around where I live are just as busy as every; while the grocery stores aren't any busier than a year ago--a real paradox when you stop to consider that people historically are extremely proactive about saving every penney when things get tough.
In decades past, it was rare to see someone actually pay for anything with a credit card. I'm not talking about a debit/cc, but a real CREDIT card. Today, the average american household has about $5500 in credit card debt; that is, the amount of monies owed to a credit lender (plus fees, interest, etc).There are far more people living on money they don't have than I have ever seen before. Pretty scary when you stop to think that literally everything you own could be taken away from you because you defaulted on your credit payments.
Lastly, I recently read an article which stated that the average american is only saving a fraction of their income compared to even ten years ago. We are spending nearly everything we are earning! The post-baby boomer generation has no way to pay for retirement. Why? Because they are spending at an unprecedented rate, driving up inflationary numbers far higher than they should be, and causing economic upheaval on a scale never before seen.
Yes, there are a great number of varying factors which formulate the economic impact we are feeling today; and what has been described here is but a cog in a HUGE wheel; but, these thing are indeed new to this recession. They have contributed, and they will continue to contribute to a fading economy so long as we (the spending public) continue on our reckless course towards financial devastation.
It's time we asked ourselves what we are doing every day that is adding to the economic woes besetting our country; and by so asking, knowing what we must do and then enacting those things which will strengthen our individual viability. Only then can we begin to add our small part to the huge economic wheel which we are all a part of; and the upkeep of which we are all responsible for.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Perez Hilton Is An Idiot
Perez Hilton is an idiot. In his ongoing attack against California's Miss USA representative, Carrie Prejean, Hilton has resorted to disgusting name calling.
I don't know if it's because no one will listen, or that people are indeed listening and hanging on his every word, but this immaturity has got to stop.
When will this man be willing to accept that not everyone in this country thinks that the homosexual community deserves the right to be married? The very notion of homosexual marriage goes against the bible--a text revered by billions around the world for over a millenia. Were all these believers wrong and deluded?
Mr. Hilton and friends would have every religious person in the US believe that religion should not shape our thoughts or character. That morals should not be based on mere right or wrong, but on personal choice (Who cares if it goes against millenia of accepted priciples; so long as Perez (or whomever) chooses to think something is right, then everyone else alive should think that way, too!).
After the win of Proposition 8 last November, the gay community (as a whole) has been on a rampage against anyone who thinks marriage should be between a man and a woman.
There is no respecting of opinion from the one side. They have been wronged, and everyone is gonna pay--or so they would have you think. So, when Mr. Hilton challenged Miss Prejean with his obviously slanted, loaded question during the Miss USA Pagaent, it is obvious that only one answer would suffice; and when not given, he feigned anger, and is using the honest response (answered based on personal belief) as a springboard for continued attacks against the proponents of the millenia old view of marriage.
Mr. Hilton, grow up! Stop throwing your little attention grubbing temper tantrum. You remind me of a spoiled brat who whines and whines to anyone who will listen until someone lends a sympathetic ear. And anyone who actually listens to your pouty rant is pathetic...not sympathetic. You will never get your way so long as you try to cram your agenda down everybody's throats.
No one likes being told what to do or think, and your approach just won't work. The harder you push, the more resistance you'll encounter. So lighten up! Take a chill! Continue the slow, steady fight that has won the rights you have attained thus far. If you do, over time, you will see the realization of complete equal rights for the homosexual community.
Until that happens, please allow people to think and believe the way they choose to believe. The way that the Constitution, the very same document you wave in everyone's faces, guarantees all Americans to think, believe, and even speak. Even if their beliefs make your blood boil, you must still respect their individual rights.
If not, then you may never get your way, and your self-indulgent temper tantrum will be ignored for years to come.
I don't know if it's because no one will listen, or that people are indeed listening and hanging on his every word, but this immaturity has got to stop.
When will this man be willing to accept that not everyone in this country thinks that the homosexual community deserves the right to be married? The very notion of homosexual marriage goes against the bible--a text revered by billions around the world for over a millenia. Were all these believers wrong and deluded?
Mr. Hilton and friends would have every religious person in the US believe that religion should not shape our thoughts or character. That morals should not be based on mere right or wrong, but on personal choice (Who cares if it goes against millenia of accepted priciples; so long as Perez (or whomever) chooses to think something is right, then everyone else alive should think that way, too!).
After the win of Proposition 8 last November, the gay community (as a whole) has been on a rampage against anyone who thinks marriage should be between a man and a woman.
There is no respecting of opinion from the one side. They have been wronged, and everyone is gonna pay--or so they would have you think. So, when Mr. Hilton challenged Miss Prejean with his obviously slanted, loaded question during the Miss USA Pagaent, it is obvious that only one answer would suffice; and when not given, he feigned anger, and is using the honest response (answered based on personal belief) as a springboard for continued attacks against the proponents of the millenia old view of marriage.
Mr. Hilton, grow up! Stop throwing your little attention grubbing temper tantrum. You remind me of a spoiled brat who whines and whines to anyone who will listen until someone lends a sympathetic ear. And anyone who actually listens to your pouty rant is pathetic...not sympathetic. You will never get your way so long as you try to cram your agenda down everybody's throats.
No one likes being told what to do or think, and your approach just won't work. The harder you push, the more resistance you'll encounter. So lighten up! Take a chill! Continue the slow, steady fight that has won the rights you have attained thus far. If you do, over time, you will see the realization of complete equal rights for the homosexual community.
Until that happens, please allow people to think and believe the way they choose to believe. The way that the Constitution, the very same document you wave in everyone's faces, guarantees all Americans to think, believe, and even speak. Even if their beliefs make your blood boil, you must still respect their individual rights.
If not, then you may never get your way, and your self-indulgent temper tantrum will be ignored for years to come.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
In Support of Miss California
Do we not live in a country where the First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees Freedom of Speech? In that same vein, can we no longer tell someone exactly what we think even if someone else disagrees?
Blogger Perez Hilton, an openly gay 'celebrity' (and I use that word very...hesitantly), and the ever prevelant PC Police are out yet again (in force) to tell the country that it was hateful and bigoted for Carrie Prejean (Miss California in the recently completed Miss USA pageant)to answer a question about how she felt about same sex marriages in a manner Mr. Hilton (and company) personally disagreed with.
To quote, she (Miss Prejean) answered that "it was great that the option is available in some states, but that in my country and in my family, I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman -- no offense to anyone out there."
Personally, I think the answer was poignant, yet embracive of everyone listening. Here she was, answering what was assuredly a highly loaded question, and Carrie Prejean answered from her heart, but was all inclusive as well. It was a fabulous answer.
Mr. Hilton however, stated on his blog that he was offended and angered by the answer because it (the answer) "excluded millions of gay and lesbian Americans and their friends." He went on further to state that if Miss California had won the crown, that he would have "gotten on stage and ripped the crown off her head."
Wow! A loaded question answered in an honest way, only to be met head on with venomous hatred. What's wrong with this picture, folks? Here is Perez Hilton displaying the hate and scorn he has been fighting against for years because of an answer given in honesty.
When I grew up, this kind of contempt and hatred was called 'Reverse Discrimination' and Mr. Hilton epitomizes it. I would also call it hypocritical.
But here he is on tv shows whipping the media into a frenzy as he is relentlessly continuing his attack on Miss Prejean and her personal beliefs.
Again, Don't we live in a country where one of the greatest freedoms we are guaranteed is Freedom of Speech? In this day and age of PC speech, expression, etc, it's looking more and more like no one can truly speak their mind for fear of personal attacks and retribution because someone else disagrees with them.
I praise Miss Carrie Prejean for knowing that speaking her mind could cost her the win; but deciding to NOT cave in to perceived social pressures, thereby keeping her morals and personal beliefs intact. This woman should be praised for her stance...not vilified. She certainly doesn't deserve the hateful attacks brought on by a very small minority who sew the same bigotry and hatred they themselves have fought against most of their lives.
Shame on Perez Hilton and his smattering of supporters. They deny someone else their Constitutionally guaranteed right of Free Speech because the answer given to a deliberately loaded question was 'offensive' to them.
Well boo-hoo. Grow up; move on to other things, and continue your fight towards the equality you seek. But don't ever tell someone else that what they think is wrong, even if it causes you to burn with anger inside--just a your opinion may do to someone else. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, just the same as you do.
Let someone else listen to your incessant whining if you can't afford to give the same courtesy that you seek. And if you can't do that, then call the Waaaaahmbulance because I just don't care.
Blogger Perez Hilton, an openly gay 'celebrity' (and I use that word very...hesitantly), and the ever prevelant PC Police are out yet again (in force) to tell the country that it was hateful and bigoted for Carrie Prejean (Miss California in the recently completed Miss USA pageant)to answer a question about how she felt about same sex marriages in a manner Mr. Hilton (and company) personally disagreed with.
To quote, she (Miss Prejean) answered that "it was great that the option is available in some states, but that in my country and in my family, I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman -- no offense to anyone out there."
Personally, I think the answer was poignant, yet embracive of everyone listening. Here she was, answering what was assuredly a highly loaded question, and Carrie Prejean answered from her heart, but was all inclusive as well. It was a fabulous answer.
Mr. Hilton however, stated on his blog that he was offended and angered by the answer because it (the answer) "excluded millions of gay and lesbian Americans and their friends." He went on further to state that if Miss California had won the crown, that he would have "gotten on stage and ripped the crown off her head."
Wow! A loaded question answered in an honest way, only to be met head on with venomous hatred. What's wrong with this picture, folks? Here is Perez Hilton displaying the hate and scorn he has been fighting against for years because of an answer given in honesty.
When I grew up, this kind of contempt and hatred was called 'Reverse Discrimination' and Mr. Hilton epitomizes it. I would also call it hypocritical.
But here he is on tv shows whipping the media into a frenzy as he is relentlessly continuing his attack on Miss Prejean and her personal beliefs.
Again, Don't we live in a country where one of the greatest freedoms we are guaranteed is Freedom of Speech? In this day and age of PC speech, expression, etc, it's looking more and more like no one can truly speak their mind for fear of personal attacks and retribution because someone else disagrees with them.
I praise Miss Carrie Prejean for knowing that speaking her mind could cost her the win; but deciding to NOT cave in to perceived social pressures, thereby keeping her morals and personal beliefs intact. This woman should be praised for her stance...not vilified. She certainly doesn't deserve the hateful attacks brought on by a very small minority who sew the same bigotry and hatred they themselves have fought against most of their lives.
Shame on Perez Hilton and his smattering of supporters. They deny someone else their Constitutionally guaranteed right of Free Speech because the answer given to a deliberately loaded question was 'offensive' to them.
Well boo-hoo. Grow up; move on to other things, and continue your fight towards the equality you seek. But don't ever tell someone else that what they think is wrong, even if it causes you to burn with anger inside--just a your opinion may do to someone else. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, just the same as you do.
Let someone else listen to your incessant whining if you can't afford to give the same courtesy that you seek. And if you can't do that, then call the Waaaaahmbulance because I just don't care.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sean Hannity--GOP Puppet
Sean Hannity is a Republican party whore. He is so blindly following the pathetic agenda of the republican party that he cannot see the forest through the trees.
I first came to listen to Mr. Hannity on AM Radio while working on a construction site, and my co-workers loved listening to his show. His democrat bashing words would spew out of the radio speakers ad nauseum. It didn't take long to understand that any caller having a differing opinion from this republican prostitute was immediately shut down, and the conversation ended. He isn't the least bit interested in fact...just the advancement of the Republican Party agenda.
Throughout Georgie Dubya Bushie's travesty of an Administration, Hannity was all rah, rah about what the president was doing, yet would relentlessly attack any politician who might question Bushie's policies, decisions, etc. His constant referrals to former President Bill Clinton's infidelities (instead of his actual record of service) only serve to show what a shallow, narrow-minded media whore Mr. Hannity truly is.
Now, I'm neither Democrat, nor Republican. I am a registered, unafilliated voter who crosses all party lines on election day. I choose to vote for those whom I believe will be the best at whatever job they are seeking, no matter what party they belong to. I am an educated, informed person when it comes to politics. Being a student of the democratic process, I ignore party rhetoric, and look at facts, history, voting records, etc.
Anyway, here we are once again with a democrat as President, and once again, Sean Hannity attacks our leader with vicious attacks on his agenda, his plans, and policies.. (I know--a terrible shock, this one...). The latest attack has Mr ho' whipping up his listeners into a frenzy about taxes and getting his small-minded cronies to start little revolutionary 'Tea Parties' across the country to protest the taxes being imposed on the citizens of this country.
I don't know about you, the readers out there, but this to me smacks of nothing more than an attack on our new Democratic President to undermine his ability to try and pull this country out of the economic free-fall it finds itself in because of the reckless spending and war-mongering of Georgie Dubya Bushie and henchmen.
I really don't get why Sean Hannity is attacking Barack Obama when it was the former Republican leadership that got us into this mess in the first place.
Maybe it's because it really wasn't the republican party that was in charge the last eight years...No, Dubya was DEFINITELY a republican. Then maybe it's because Bushie let the democrats in Congress do what they wanted...No,..quite the reverse actually. President Bushie and top Henchman DICK Cheney literally shoved Congress into doing whatever they wanted...even to the ultimate degradation of this country. Ok, how about this--Sean Hannity is attacking President Obama because he is looking to blame anyone but the Republican party for the whole mess we find ourselves in today.
That's it! I've hit it squarely on the head!
I'll be the first to tell you that I am astounded by all the taxes we pay. I even wrote a post about that very subject. However, this country will complete its financial free-fall into unthinkable economic depression if hard choices are not made, enacted, and seen through. There are no easy solutions to fixing the financial problems besetting us today. But if we ignore them, and simply assign blame on an opposing political party/President/Congress, then the problem simply grows to unimaginable complexity that will almost certainly end in ruin for the once strongest economy in the world.
Sean Hannity is not the least bit interested in what HAS to be done to salvage this country. He is merely pushing, spewing, and fomenting the Republican rhetoric that got us here in the first place. He could care less that hard times demand hard choices, and difficult sacrifices by everyone. So long as a Democrat is in office, Sean Hannity is going to attack our President; even when our President is working to rebuild this country after the near complete the destruction left over from a Republican Adminstration.
At least President Obama is trying to fix the problems--unlike his predecessor who was constantly turning a blind eye to the social, economic, and environmental devastation he was causing.
Instead of placing blame, maybe Mr. Hannity should try supporting the efforts of our new President; helping the American people to understand that these difficult times require dedication, hard work, and an unwavering eye on the ultimate goal of economic recovery.
Wait...I was starting to forget the basic fact here...that Sean Hannity is nothing more than a Republican whore who is doing nothing more than selling the party rhetoric of his agenda-minded republican pimps. You go Hannity. You should get employee of the month! What a ho!
I first came to listen to Mr. Hannity on AM Radio while working on a construction site, and my co-workers loved listening to his show. His democrat bashing words would spew out of the radio speakers ad nauseum. It didn't take long to understand that any caller having a differing opinion from this republican prostitute was immediately shut down, and the conversation ended. He isn't the least bit interested in fact...just the advancement of the Republican Party agenda.
Throughout Georgie Dubya Bushie's travesty of an Administration, Hannity was all rah, rah about what the president was doing, yet would relentlessly attack any politician who might question Bushie's policies, decisions, etc. His constant referrals to former President Bill Clinton's infidelities (instead of his actual record of service) only serve to show what a shallow, narrow-minded media whore Mr. Hannity truly is.
Now, I'm neither Democrat, nor Republican. I am a registered, unafilliated voter who crosses all party lines on election day. I choose to vote for those whom I believe will be the best at whatever job they are seeking, no matter what party they belong to. I am an educated, informed person when it comes to politics. Being a student of the democratic process, I ignore party rhetoric, and look at facts, history, voting records, etc.
Anyway, here we are once again with a democrat as President, and once again, Sean Hannity attacks our leader with vicious attacks on his agenda, his plans, and policies.. (I know--a terrible shock, this one...). The latest attack has Mr ho' whipping up his listeners into a frenzy about taxes and getting his small-minded cronies to start little revolutionary 'Tea Parties' across the country to protest the taxes being imposed on the citizens of this country.
I don't know about you, the readers out there, but this to me smacks of nothing more than an attack on our new Democratic President to undermine his ability to try and pull this country out of the economic free-fall it finds itself in because of the reckless spending and war-mongering of Georgie Dubya Bushie and henchmen.
I really don't get why Sean Hannity is attacking Barack Obama when it was the former Republican leadership that got us into this mess in the first place.
Maybe it's because it really wasn't the republican party that was in charge the last eight years...No, Dubya was DEFINITELY a republican. Then maybe it's because Bushie let the democrats in Congress do what they wanted...No,..quite the reverse actually. President Bushie and top Henchman DICK Cheney literally shoved Congress into doing whatever they wanted...even to the ultimate degradation of this country. Ok, how about this--Sean Hannity is attacking President Obama because he is looking to blame anyone but the Republican party for the whole mess we find ourselves in today.
That's it! I've hit it squarely on the head!
I'll be the first to tell you that I am astounded by all the taxes we pay. I even wrote a post about that very subject. However, this country will complete its financial free-fall into unthinkable economic depression if hard choices are not made, enacted, and seen through. There are no easy solutions to fixing the financial problems besetting us today. But if we ignore them, and simply assign blame on an opposing political party/President/Congress, then the problem simply grows to unimaginable complexity that will almost certainly end in ruin for the once strongest economy in the world.
Sean Hannity is not the least bit interested in what HAS to be done to salvage this country. He is merely pushing, spewing, and fomenting the Republican rhetoric that got us here in the first place. He could care less that hard times demand hard choices, and difficult sacrifices by everyone. So long as a Democrat is in office, Sean Hannity is going to attack our President; even when our President is working to rebuild this country after the near complete the destruction left over from a Republican Adminstration.
At least President Obama is trying to fix the problems--unlike his predecessor who was constantly turning a blind eye to the social, economic, and environmental devastation he was causing.
Instead of placing blame, maybe Mr. Hannity should try supporting the efforts of our new President; helping the American people to understand that these difficult times require dedication, hard work, and an unwavering eye on the ultimate goal of economic recovery.
Wait...I was starting to forget the basic fact here...that Sean Hannity is nothing more than a Republican whore who is doing nothing more than selling the party rhetoric of his agenda-minded republican pimps. You go Hannity. You should get employee of the month! What a ho!
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