stereotype

Unfortunately with this postal shooting we have yet another stereotype being reinforced.
The shooter kills six then herself. What the hell happened here? Why can't these shooters just turn the gun on themself first?
I guess there'll never be an answer for it.

Enron Irony

Wow, the jury pool was asked not to seek vengeance.
I can't believe it. These top execs are so blood-stained with the lost futures of thousands of employees that were shredded like so many of their misleading documents, they definitely deserve whatever justice/vengeance they have coming.

Fuzzy Logic

Wow, even I know never to cross Oprah.
I'm just a simple man that has never been to Chicago and I have never met Oprah, but even I know never to betray her trust and never make a fool out of her.
I have to assume Mr. Frey is not in his write mind to think he could pull one over on her.
For a moment, just a slight moment I almost pitied him for his memoir mistake and how he has been publicly shamed for it.
But then I remembered how much cash he and his publisher have made on bending the truth with his fuzzy memory.
If anything I feel concerned that Oprah will not trust any more authors in the future and discontinue her book club.

Survive this

File this under E for evasion.
Poor old Richard Hatch is now in jail for claiming the TV show Survivor was going to pay his taxes on the $1 million dollars he won more than five years ago.
Hatch, 44, faces up to 13 years in prison and a fine of $600,000. Sentencing was scheduled for April 28.

It must be so sad for him, being such an intelligent person assuming he could simply outwit, outplay and outlast the IRS.

Movie Previews

Are these one minute movie previews showing the entire movie or is it just me? Just a day ago I was bombarded with the entire plot line for a new Harrison Ford flick that is coming this weekend.
Maybe it's just me but I recall a time when a film preview was a simple hint, a brief brushstroke of the directors vision that enticed us to want to see more. Now it seems I can see the catalyst of the plot, the apex and the conclusion of most movies by simply watching the one minute trailer.

dumb question

Usually I can agree that there is no such thing as a dumb question but some Kansas resident asked the President if he had seen the film, Brokeback Mountain.

Now I'm not saying the guy that asked the question is a moron for asking such an idiotic thing. What I am saying is when anyone has the President's ear at an open forum event with news media present it is best to ask a question of substance and keep any stupid queries for the co-workers around the water cooler.

Oh, brother

Recently I heard a phrase that just makes me sick.
This dude on TV is standing next to his buddy and the news personality asks the guy,
"Is this gentleman your friend?" to which the man on the street answers,
"He's my brother, my brother from a different mother."
I'm not sure how long this cute phrase has been around but it is not cool and it's not catchy. Simply the man standing next to his friend is not his brother, he is his friend.
What ever happened to answering the question truthfully?

Iran

refer Iran to the security council, a major escalation in the world of diplomacy.

I find it difficult to believe the U.N. has any real power to stop Iran from enriching uranium. It is just so tiring to read about these issues popping up in the Middle East and then hearing how the U.N. will resolve everything in a peaceful manner.

I truly hope they will be able to accomodate and pacify everyone involved. Unfortunately we don't live in a perfect world, and it will likely fall on American Military personnel and American taxpayer monies to adjust the thinking of some radical minded persons.

America, home of the brave, land of the free and policeman for the entire world.

End of an Era

Nikon has decided to end film camera production. A company spokesman said, "digital cameras have become the norm." Although, the corporation has not specified when it will end production, it will happen in the near future.
I guess as long as 35 mm film is available I won't panic.

Texas Hammer vs. Strong Arm

Wow, with Delay dropping out of the limelight, I guess the only hammer we can still count on is Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer or the Tough, Smart Lawyer as he calls himself.
I must admit though, the other lawyer on T.V. that calls himself The Strong Arm is rightfully impressive.
I just can't imagine which of these two T.V. advertisement lawyers is superior. Could the Texas Hammer defeat the Strong Arm, or would the Strong Arm be more even-handed in dealing out justice?
Alas, the answer to my question may never rise to the surface as it may remain forever in litigation.
So it goes.

Morning Malaise

Is it just me or does Katie Couric overdo it with her flirtatiousness?

I'm watching the Today show this a.m. and Matt is out, which Katie is so ready to announce that he is recovering from minor surgery (unprofessional), so the show has what's his name with the Steve Martin hair and Katie starts up with her little flirt-a-rama.
It is unknown to me why the producers of the show don't call her on this, but it becomes an uncomfortable display when the co-host is married and there is a chance his wife might be watching.

She'll likely not stop flirting in the future and that is o.k., but for christsakes could she stick to flirting with the single men that come on to promote their current project?
Is that too much to ask?

End Term

I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your president.
-President Lyndon B. Johnson

I wonder if we will hear something like this from "W" towards the end of his term, even though he has completed his two-term maximum.

Happy New Year

So the new year is upon us. Do you as an adult still look forward to going out and getting drunk as a skunk? Or do you stay in watch a good film on disc or watch the game and get lifted in the safety of your own home?
For me, I'll do the latter. I stock up on my favorite beverage before New Year's and I'll sit and watch the Dallas Stars beat the LA Kings.
Driving anywhere on New Years in my opinion has become too much of an extreme sport.
Good luck to all the Police Officers on duty that night, and to all the doctors and nurses on duty in the emergency rooms across the country.

spell it bitch

If you are interested in a damn fine documentary that pulls at the heart strings and the potential of your children then you may find Spellbound an excellent film. Enjoy.

Causey and effect

It's ironic how the prosecutor working the Enron case will make a deal with someone who is part of the largest banruptcy (at the time) just to ensure Lay and Skilling get the shaft.
I wonder how soon Skilling will make a deal with the prosecution to make Lay one of the biggest corporate villains in history.
Unfortunately for the employees of Enron there are no deals for them.

Hit the bricks pal

NYC. New York, New York. The city so nice they named it twice. Not likely. It's funny how rude someone can become once they live in NY.
Leave it to the MTA to foul up everyone's day and shut down the system.
What the governor should do is fire them all like Reagan did with the air traffic controllers. That'll fix the problem.

To tap or not to tap

According to the President, speed is essential in detecting potential terrorists.
I think he's right. It's so unfortunate that the towers had to fall in order for the Government to respond. Is this a new police state, as some say?
I don't have the answers but if the Attorney General says its okay, then who am I to question the A.G.? I'm just another worker ant trying to avoid being squashed.

Merry __ vs. Happy __

Is the Christmas greeting a serious issue or is this just a new non-issue?
It seems ridiculous to me people are debating this.
So it goes.

WWJD

Well it seems the old suits in the House might have a small amount of common sense after all. Some things can be simple. Maybe the ban on torture question has finally been answered.
Just in time for Christmas.
So it goes.

Bill Free

Wouldn't it be nice if during the holiday season all of the regular bills that arrive monthly could be put on hold until January?

Well, of course the electricity to power the 10,000 lights in the front yard and keeping the homestead warm could never allow the electic company to be part of such a 'bill free' holiday. But it sure would be great to be able to have all the non-essential bills just wait til the gift-giving season is over. This way the economy could be stimulated during December and put huge smiles on retailer's and children's faces.

Finally, make sure you get yourself something you want. Don't forget nobody can shop for you like you can.

Have a happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Festivus holiday.