Broken Clock Syndrome?

I've heard that Dick Cheney has decided to endorse Kay Bailey Hutchison in Texas, and NOT Governor Rick Parry (this, for the Republican nomination for governor in Texas). Wow! I'm basically speechless. This, in that, no, I can't really remember the last time that Mr. Cheney was right about ANYTHING (well, at least the stuff that he talks about, anyway)..................................................................................Now, don't get me wrong here. Senator Hutchison herself was on the wrong side (in my estimation) of a lot of these foreign policy issues, too (yes, folks,the very same ones that Cheney himself was wrong on). And, NO, I'm not so sure that I WOULD vote for her in a general election. But, please, compared to this Governor Parry character (Mr. Secession, etc.)- it ain't even remotely close. Let's just hope that the good Republicans of Texas muster enough sense to do the right thing here/vote for a person that the state can be proud of. Oh, and, yes, Mr. Cheney, a damn good call on this one, buddy.

Throw the Script at 'Em

Those two reality-show idiots who were able to sneak themselves into that state sponsored dinner - PROSECUTE THEM! This, in that they both obviously lied to the secret service. Yes, I understand. They went through the metal detectors and nothing of a serious nature happened. But, folks, unless they were serving nothing but finger foods, hoers dervs, etc., I'm assuming that there were a lot of knives and forks at this function. Something pretty frigging nasty COULD HAVE HAPPENED! (and, so, yes, the secret service needs to be held accountable, too).....................................................................................As for all of those out there who'd counter by saying that these folks don't in any way fit the profile of a terrorist, let me just remind you, not every single terrorist does, either (i.e., right-wing extremists, animal rights activists, etc.). And, besides, most of the dangerous folks aren't even terrorists at all. Most of them are either loner criminals or nut jobs (I'm obviously excluding gang related violence)........................................................................................Oh, and, yes, folks, I'll admit it to you. I DO have a major-league prejudice here. Reality-show participants - I thoroughly detest them. And, yeah, if it were strictly up to me, I'd frigging prosecute 'em for that alone. But, since I can't, lying to the secret service is as good a charge (not to mention a place where I can hang my hat) as any. Agree?

Common Sense From a Thuggish Source

"Since 1948, every time we've had something on the table, we say no. Then we say yes. When we say yes, it's not on the table anymore. Then we have to deal with something less. Isn't it about time we say yes?"....Prince Bandar (this, after Arafat urinated on President Clinton/started an intifada that prompted the election of Ariel Sharon)............................................................................................Of course, there's also this, far more famous, quote (from Abba Eban); "The Palestinians have never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity/they just can't seem to take yes for an answer." Hell, folks, it's almost as if the world wants them (the Palestinian leadership, anyway) to have that Palestinian state more than they do. So it seems, anyway.

I'll Bet Even Jefferson is Smiling

I haven't met a single person who thinks that Virginia has a chance against Tech this weekend (this, even though the game is being played in Charlottesville). That, my friends, is the bad news here (for Wahoo fans). The good news is that it finally appears likely that head coach, Al Groh, will be terminated. In the words of the late, great (at least in his mind), Howard Cosell, "IT'S BEEN LONG OVERDUE!"........................................................................................Now, don't get me wrong here, folks. I take absolutely no pleasure in rooting for this fellow's downfall. Unlike Rush Limbaugh, I am in no way rooting for Al Groh to "fail" (sorry, I couldn't resist). But when you're the frigging head coach at one of the country's most prestigious universities, with a beautiful stadium, great facilities, and a better than average recruiting base, and you go only 59-53 (not to mention 1-8 against your cross-state rival), the vitriol shouldn't come as any surprise to you.........................................................................................Of course, now UVA has to find a suitable replacement for Groh. One of the names that comes up consistently is Richmond coach, Mike London. London, a young man with strong Cavalier ties, has done an exemplary job with the Spiders (22-4 over the past two years). And, yes, he would in fact be an obvious/excellent choice. As would Temple coach, Al Golden. Golden, another fellow with strong ties to the university, has basically pulled off a miracle; 9-3....AT TEMPLE! I mean, come on, Temple hasn't won that many games in a season since the 70s. And then, of course, there's former Auburn and Ole Miss coach, Tommy Tuberville. His name has also been mentioned. And, no, I can't think of a whole hell of a lot of bad things to say about him, either...............................................................................................But, seriously, what about it, folks? What, pray-tell, is stopping Virginia from going/thinking really big? What about a Brian Kelly (Cincinnati), a Gary Patterson (TCU), a Kirk Ferentz (Iowa) even? I mean, I know that Virginia doesn't quite have the panache of, say, an Alabama, or a Michigan. But neither did Miami....prior to Howard Schnellenberger, Florida State prior to Bobby Bowden, BYU prior to Lavell Edwards - just to name a couple. Craig Littlepage - would you just think outside the frigging box for a change? Please!

Good Night/For Nothing and Good Luck (You're Going to Need It)

If Keith Olbermann is as much of an admirer of great journalism/hard news as he professes, then, yes, folks, he has to be outraged that his own increasingly biased program is dominating (ratings-wise) that of CNN's Campbell Brown. This, in that, she, Campbell Brown is actually doing what HE, Keith Olbermann, still professes to admire - a fair and unbiased presentation of the facts in which both sides are encouraged to argue their case.............................................................................................This is not to say that Ms. Brown is perfect/completely unbiased. She isn't. None of us are. But, PLEASE, compared to Mr.s Olbermann, Hannity, and, yes, folks, even Billy Boy, HER PERFORMANCE (along with the writing staff, of course) has been extraordinary.........................................................................................For example, during a recent interview she did with Obama adviser, Valerie Jarrett, Campbell pressed her. "Yes, we all know that you and the administration think that Fox News is biased. But, really, what about MSNBC? Do you also think that they're biased?" WOW, you want to talk about making somebody red/tap-dance. Let's just say that mission was accomplished.

Do as I Say

I try and stay away from dog-piles. I don't know, they just don't seem all that interesting to me. Like with Sarah Palin, for instance. No, I don't find her a terribly persuasive candidate. I've said on several occasions that the woman lacks gravitas. I've admitted that she probably lied (the "bridge to nowhere", etc.) and has also used hyperbole (death panels). I've also specified that I'd probably never vote for her (just the fact that she doesn't believe in evolution). But that's about it, folks. I don't really feel the need to utter the term, idiot, 10,000 times........................................................................................And, yes, folks, I've also felt kind of the same way about ACORN. I.E., I've recognized that the organization clearly has its faults/conceded that maybe the funding should be cut (hell, even Barney Frank has come around to this position). This, while, at the same time, I haven't called for a Jihad..........................................................................................Unfortunately, a few of the more recent things that I've learned about ACORN DO trouble me. ACORN, folks, constantly pushes for city-wide increases in the minimum wage. They also fight to get workers organized. But, apparently, when it comes to their own organization, there seem to be some documented cases in which they've fought AGAINST these supposedly cherished principles - NOT paying the minimum wage, NOT allowing their workers to organize (multiple cases in California, especially)...............................................................................................I don't know, folks, this sounds like a clear-cut case of hypocrisy to me. And, yes, if we're going to take the time to lambaste stooges such as Ensign and Sanford (this, for their espousing of family values, while, at the same time, poontanging women the side), then, clearly, we absolutely have to stick it to ACORN, too. We certainly shouldn't be funnelling more money to them.

Views From the Moon

According to Sean Hannity, these "moderate" Democrats simply don't exist. "These 'so-called' moderate and blue-dog Democrats", he's constantly spouting. Hm, I don't know. Perhaps it's all just a part of that overall strategy of his to paint Democrats - ALL DEMOCRATS (not to mention everybody else who disagrees with him) as evil, out of control spenders, people with absolutely no interest in defending the country, etc., etc.....................................................................................Now, granted, maybe from Sean Hannity's rather extreme perspective, all of this DOES make complete/total sense (to him, I'm saying). And, yes, when in fact you DO take to comparing these moderates to Hannity himself, they probably ARE liberal. But, then again, so, too, would Ike, Rocky, Jacob Javits, etc. be liberal. Everything, EVERYTHING, is relative...........................................................................................P.S. And, really, for him to have so cavalierly implied that there isn't any sort of difference between Nancy Pelosi/Barney Frank (on the one hand) and Evan Bayh/Mary Landrieu - that, me-buckos, is just plain stupid. I mean, even when the two groups (the liberals and moderates) vote in unison, there are almost always a lot of negotiations to get there - the moderates, HELLO, moderating the legislation....What is wrong with this guy?