Free speech is sacred
by mike on Mar.28, 2009, under most important, politics, rant, religion
Word.
I’ve never heard of Pat Condell, but apparently he’s a comedian in the UK. If you have time you should check out some of his other videos.
FYI, here’s what he’s ranting about: U.N. body adopts resolution on religious defamation
I’m not anti-Christian
by mike on Mar.09, 2009, under most important, politics, religion
The few of you that don’t know me that may have read my previous post might think I’m anti-Christian, anti-religion, etc. Let me assure you, that that’s not the case. While I may sit on the agnostic-atheist fence, I have no problem with the teachings of Jesus. I can agree with just about everything attributed to Jesus…be nice to others, turn the other cheek, that kind of stuff. As the late, great Louis Armstrong said in the beginning of “What a Wonderful World”
Some of you young folks been saying to me,
“Hey Pops, what you mean ‘What a wonderful world’?”
How about all them wars all over the place?
You call them wonderful?
And how about hunger and pollution?
They ain’t so wonderful either.
Well how about listening to old Pops for a minute.
Seems to me, it ain’t the world that’s so bad, but what we’re doin’ to it.
And all I’m saying is see what a wonderful world it would be if only we’d give it a chance.
Love baby, love, that’s the secret. Yeahhhhhh.
If lots more of us loved each other we’d solve lots more problems.
And man, this world would be a gasser.
That’s why ol’ Pops keeps saying…
Anyway, here’s a great interview with my newest favorite “public Christian,” Frank Schaeffer.
Take That, Jesus Freaks!
by mike on Mar.07, 2009, under most important
PHOTOS: 7 Major “Missing Links” Since Darwin
And for an excellent documentary on evolution vs. intelligent design, check out the Nova episode “Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial”. I highly recommend it for everyone on both sides.
See, Obama can piss me off too
by mike on Mar.05, 2009, under economics, environmental, politics, rant
Obama, auto industry favor single fuel standard
I can see why the automakers want one fuel economy standard, because it makes life easier on them. But the real reason they don’t want California (and those states that will follow suit) to be able to set their own standard is because it’s more stringent than the national standard. But hey, the automakers could always just engineer their fleet to meet the more stringent requirements. It’s about time anyway, as even China has more stringent standards than the U.S.A. does.
If the RNC weren’t in the pocket of Big Business and stuck to their guns, they’d be all for California having their own standards. I mean, it is a “States’ Rights” issue, isn’t it?
Bush’s Secret Dictatorship
by mike on Mar.05, 2009, under most important, politics, rant
Who here is surprised? If so…really? You never put that together yourself? Really?!?!
I mean, the late, great Hunter S. Thompson knew early on what a piece of shit jackass George W. Bush was. While he despised Tricky Dick to the core, he would’ve taken Nixon over GWB any day of the week.
Fear and Loathing, Campaign 2004
Memorable Quotes by Hunter S. Thompson
A Letter I’d Like to See (But Won’t)
by mike on Feb.22, 2009, under most important, politics, rant
A few weeks ago I posted that I didn’t think Michael Phelps needed to apologize for taking a few bong hits at a party. In that vein, I present to you an excellent blog piece, A Letter I’d Like to See (But Won’t). It goes without saying that I couldn’t have said it any better myself.
Gran Torino
by mike on Feb.11, 2009, under movie
My wife and I went to see Gran Torino this past Saturday night. It’s an excellent movie, and Clint Eastwood’s performance as Walt Kowalski was perfect. I won’t give anything away, but it’s both a depressing movie and an uplifting movie. Perhaps bittersweet is a good word to describe it. It is definitely worth the price of admission, even at $9 a ticket.
Not Always Right
by mike on Feb.09, 2009, under humor
For those of you who have ever had to deal with the public: Not Always Right | Funny & Stupid Customer Quotes.
And I thought having to piss in a cup was bad…
by mike on Feb.06, 2009, under most important, politics, rant
In case you don’t read the article, the proposed law is about taking a DNA sample from people charged with a crime, not convicted. I’m sure this will pass somewhere in the next few years. Then, in a couple of decades (probably less), they’ll just start collect and cataloging everyone’s DNA at birth. Smells of fascism to me…
Yet another reason why I won’t be buying an American car anytime soon
by mike on Feb.03, 2009, under economics, most important, politics, rant
GM, Chrysler suing taxpayers with taxpayer money
I have zero faith in Chrysler products and most GM vehicles (unless you shell out big bucks) feel cheap inside. Foreign automakers certainly can make crappy vehicles (VW, Kia, & Hyundai, to an extent), but many of them are of superior quality, of superior design, and are a better bang for your buck. I’m pissed that the government gave GM and Chrysler any money, as they should have been left swinging in the wind. They made their bed now let them sleep in it. Isn’t that how capitalism is supposed to work? If you can’t make a better product and/or can’t compete in the marketplace, you fail. You want to succeed? You make a better product and beat your competitors. At least Ford is trying to save their own ass. But taking $14,000,000,000 and still suing the people who are paying for your loser asses is beyond reproach. It’s reprehensible.
