The Organizing for America people are staying in my hotel. I say it is mine because I’ve been here for eight months now.
I couldn’t really find any non-partisan information about them on the web, all I really know is that it is what became of the Elect Obama campaign.
The bus is taking up about seven parking spaces in the lot. Of course, it’s not like anyone else wants to use the lot. I mean it is not like “Lord of the Flies” around here trying to get a spot in the evening. I’ve seen Wal-Mart parking lots with less insanity. But, I digest.
I’m sure that they will show us how real grass-roots organizing works. You know the professionally painted bus, the professionally printed signs, the professionally silk-screened t-shirts the 13 million e-mail database. These guys aren’t like those artificial turf protestors who use word of mouth and sharpies to get out their message. Voof.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Some too soon, others not soon enough
The current list of stuff making me nuts:
Toddlers and Tiaras: Some network, I think it is The Learning Channel, has this show about beauty pageants for very young girls. We are talking like 4 and 5 years old. I have not watched it so I may be off base here (but I doubt it and if the president doesn’t need to know the facts neither do I), but the people would put their kids in these things are sick. Seriously, living vicariously through your kids is sad but exposing them to this should be punishable by law. They dress these children up in gowns and make up and parade them in front of America. How long before one of these kids gets kidnapped and killed by some pedophile.
For the sake of these kids, this show must die. But TLC has proven with Jon and Kate that they have no interest in children’s well being.
Apparently, Reading Rainbow is officially dead. They stopped filming new episodes a couple of years ago, but now reruns won’t even run. This is sad to me. I haven’t watched the show in many years but it was nice knowing it was there.
Speaking of dead, Tedward Kennedy and St. Michael of Jackson are still. I really thought they might come back after a few days and carry out their first miracles. It seems that the media has canonized these two men as saints, and the world just needs to acknowledge what they have known all along. The problem is you are not allowed to discuss any of their faults, because apparently they didn’t have any. We do no one a service by focusing on only the good. The full measure of a man is his life in its entirety.
Kennedy couldn’t be buried soon enough for me. The wall-to-wall coverage on 12 stations really got old. And, really it is time to bury Jackson. I realize four autopsies take a while, but really, it is time. Only problem is that his basilica hasn’t been built and no one knows where the body is.
John Hughes is still dead too, and that sucks. He meant more to me than these other two. In the 1980’s he was king of the teen drama. He seems to be an adult that really understood kids and their problems. His movies helped millions get through those tough years. I realize that kids from the 70’s and earlier or now probably place no value in those films, but to be fair, the stuff they liked is complete garbage in my eyes. I’m not arrogant enough to believe that only the suff from my formative years is quality, but I do believe it reflects the times and movies made for different generations doesn’t always translate.
Toddlers and Tiaras: Some network, I think it is The Learning Channel, has this show about beauty pageants for very young girls. We are talking like 4 and 5 years old. I have not watched it so I may be off base here (but I doubt it and if the president doesn’t need to know the facts neither do I), but the people would put their kids in these things are sick. Seriously, living vicariously through your kids is sad but exposing them to this should be punishable by law. They dress these children up in gowns and make up and parade them in front of America. How long before one of these kids gets kidnapped and killed by some pedophile.
For the sake of these kids, this show must die. But TLC has proven with Jon and Kate that they have no interest in children’s well being.
Apparently, Reading Rainbow is officially dead. They stopped filming new episodes a couple of years ago, but now reruns won’t even run. This is sad to me. I haven’t watched the show in many years but it was nice knowing it was there.
Speaking of dead, Tedward Kennedy and St. Michael of Jackson are still. I really thought they might come back after a few days and carry out their first miracles. It seems that the media has canonized these two men as saints, and the world just needs to acknowledge what they have known all along. The problem is you are not allowed to discuss any of their faults, because apparently they didn’t have any. We do no one a service by focusing on only the good. The full measure of a man is his life in its entirety.
Kennedy couldn’t be buried soon enough for me. The wall-to-wall coverage on 12 stations really got old. And, really it is time to bury Jackson. I realize four autopsies take a while, but really, it is time. Only problem is that his basilica hasn’t been built and no one knows where the body is.
John Hughes is still dead too, and that sucks. He meant more to me than these other two. In the 1980’s he was king of the teen drama. He seems to be an adult that really understood kids and their problems. His movies helped millions get through those tough years. I realize that kids from the 70’s and earlier or now probably place no value in those films, but to be fair, the stuff they liked is complete garbage in my eyes. I’m not arrogant enough to believe that only the suff from my formative years is quality, but I do believe it reflects the times and movies made for different generations doesn’t always translate.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Addicts in the workplace
Over the past couple of days, I was in a training course. While the topic is unimportant, it is note worthy that the instructors were subject matter experts.
The annoying thing about it was the behavior of the female instructor. She started off by saying she hadn’t had her methadone yet and wasn’t functioning up to par. She asked if there was a dispensary anywhere near by.
She mentioned her addition over 20 times over the course of the two days. I found it to be highly unprofessional. She was unable to properly carry out her job without it.
The truth is that she was not a Heroin addict, thus necessitating the replacement. But, she was addicted to coffee. Probably more specifically: caffeine.
Am I the only person in America who thinks that our society’s celebration of coffee addiction is pathetic?
People will line up in the morning to buy the stuff on the way to work. They will bring large containers of it in with them. They will buy machines to brew it at home and a work. They will get angry when there is none available. They will force underlings to make it and demand that s/he keep it on hand for the superiors use. Tardiness is dismissed by blaming a long line of other addicts.
If this were alcohol or cocaine, no one would accept this behavior, without demanding that the person seek treatment. However, coffee is cool. Coffee is gourmet. You can brew special flavors or add special ingredients. Is this done with other drugs? Hazelnut crack?
I know that pot smokers and drinkers have fancy paraphernalia, but the coffee people have the same thing. There are fancy and special blends of alcohol, pot, coke, and designer drugs. Well there are designer coffees. But I find it very interesting that the most expensive coffee in the world is picked out of the excrement of some jungle animal.
No self-respecting alcoholic would drink “Monkey butt rum.”
I am against addictions of all kinds. I think coffee or at least caffeine should be limited to specific medicinal uses (it does wonders when added to painkillers). America needs to wake up and realize that if this were any other product, the unprofessional behaviors engaged in by its addicts, it would not be tolerated.
On the other hand, if we would just tax the snot out of it, we could pay down this national debt.
The annoying thing about it was the behavior of the female instructor. She started off by saying she hadn’t had her methadone yet and wasn’t functioning up to par. She asked if there was a dispensary anywhere near by.
She mentioned her addition over 20 times over the course of the two days. I found it to be highly unprofessional. She was unable to properly carry out her job without it.
The truth is that she was not a Heroin addict, thus necessitating the replacement. But, she was addicted to coffee. Probably more specifically: caffeine.
Am I the only person in America who thinks that our society’s celebration of coffee addiction is pathetic?
People will line up in the morning to buy the stuff on the way to work. They will bring large containers of it in with them. They will buy machines to brew it at home and a work. They will get angry when there is none available. They will force underlings to make it and demand that s/he keep it on hand for the superiors use. Tardiness is dismissed by blaming a long line of other addicts.
If this were alcohol or cocaine, no one would accept this behavior, without demanding that the person seek treatment. However, coffee is cool. Coffee is gourmet. You can brew special flavors or add special ingredients. Is this done with other drugs? Hazelnut crack?
I know that pot smokers and drinkers have fancy paraphernalia, but the coffee people have the same thing. There are fancy and special blends of alcohol, pot, coke, and designer drugs. Well there are designer coffees. But I find it very interesting that the most expensive coffee in the world is picked out of the excrement of some jungle animal.
No self-respecting alcoholic would drink “Monkey butt rum.”
I am against addictions of all kinds. I think coffee or at least caffeine should be limited to specific medicinal uses (it does wonders when added to painkillers). America needs to wake up and realize that if this were any other product, the unprofessional behaviors engaged in by its addicts, it would not be tolerated.
On the other hand, if we would just tax the snot out of it, we could pay down this national debt.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Dear Disney Corporation:
I am constantly amazed at your ability to create celebrities out of young children. Whether it is Hanna Montana, The Jonas Brothers, Raven or any other of the dozens of teen celebrities whose careers you have launched, it is truly something to behold.
On that note, I would like to inquire as to whether you actually buy the children or their souls. You see I have a young son, and I am quite interested in entering into a relationship with your company. I believe it would be beneficial to both of us if you were to lease him.
I realize that he will only be useful to you for a period of about 12 years, at which time, I am perfectly willing to take him back. I am reluctant to sell him to you outright, and I really have no interest in selling his soul.
He is young enough where you could mold him into the perfect money making machine, and I would like to ensure his financial future.
Please see the attached photo. I am sure you would agree, he is quite the good-looking child.
I eagerly await your reply and look forward to many profitable years of working together.
Sincerely,
On that note, I would like to inquire as to whether you actually buy the children or their souls. You see I have a young son, and I am quite interested in entering into a relationship with your company. I believe it would be beneficial to both of us if you were to lease him.
I realize that he will only be useful to you for a period of about 12 years, at which time, I am perfectly willing to take him back. I am reluctant to sell him to you outright, and I really have no interest in selling his soul.
He is young enough where you could mold him into the perfect money making machine, and I would like to ensure his financial future.
Please see the attached photo. I am sure you would agree, he is quite the good-looking child.
I eagerly await your reply and look forward to many profitable years of working together.
Sincerely,
Enough Already
This is a list of the stuff that is ticking me off at the moment:
Awkward Turtle: Are kids really doing this? Man, kids are dumb. Add this, "Talk to the hand" and the L on the forehead to gestures that will be banned when the revolution comes.
Flag@whitehouse.gov: Report fishy statements about health care? No. I say we "Rickroll" them.
Astroturf: This phrase is used to refer to fake grassroots movements. Get it? Yeah. It is only mildly clever on a good day. However, when 60+ year old politicians use it, it is just pathetic.
Teachable Moment: Ok so the President took the opportunity to drink some beer with a cop and an angry professor. OK,whatever. But the president first took the opportunity to lecture America about racism and stupidity. How about a “brilliant” politician take a moment to teach himself not to speak out when he admittedly does not have the facts?
Indiana: The whole state.
Face tattoos: If you decide to get one, either you work in a tattoo parlor, or you are condemning yourself to a career of night shit work on a street repair crew.
Commercials that use songs I like: I know songwriters have a right to sell the use of their music, but to advertise bathroom related products?
Housekeeping: Seriously, how hard is it to take out the garbage? And, five days in a row?
Hotel laundry rooms: The communal nature isn’t really a problem, except that there is someone running around with a University of North Texas t-shirt and some used white socks.
Reality dating shows: If your main character comes back for a second season, they aren’t looking for the love of their life.
Video Games are not a sport and have no business on ESPN.
Remakes: I know being creative is hard, but if you are going to remake a movie, you really need to do a good job. Sometimes that old black and white movie staring people who have been dead for 30 years and cost $30K to make, is better than the movie you spent 2 years of your life on.
Celebrities: Look, if you say something stupid, more that 150 Million people are going to intentionally avoid your next movie.
Bling: This word has been overused for years. Stop using it. If you use it and are over 40, you are at risk of getting stabbed in the neck, if I hear you .
Jon and Kate and the Octo-mom: No one cared before, and now? You are the kind of people that crowds encourage to jump off high buildings.
Awkward Turtle: Are kids really doing this? Man, kids are dumb. Add this, "Talk to the hand" and the L on the forehead to gestures that will be banned when the revolution comes.
Flag@whitehouse.gov: Report fishy statements about health care? No. I say we "Rickroll" them.
Astroturf: This phrase is used to refer to fake grassroots movements. Get it? Yeah. It is only mildly clever on a good day. However, when 60+ year old politicians use it, it is just pathetic.
Teachable Moment: Ok so the President took the opportunity to drink some beer with a cop and an angry professor. OK,whatever. But the president first took the opportunity to lecture America about racism and stupidity. How about a “brilliant” politician take a moment to teach himself not to speak out when he admittedly does not have the facts?
Indiana: The whole state.
Face tattoos: If you decide to get one, either you work in a tattoo parlor, or you are condemning yourself to a career of night shit work on a street repair crew.
Commercials that use songs I like: I know songwriters have a right to sell the use of their music, but to advertise bathroom related products?
Housekeeping: Seriously, how hard is it to take out the garbage? And, five days in a row?
Hotel laundry rooms: The communal nature isn’t really a problem, except that there is someone running around with a University of North Texas t-shirt and some used white socks.
Reality dating shows: If your main character comes back for a second season, they aren’t looking for the love of their life.
Video Games are not a sport and have no business on ESPN.
Remakes: I know being creative is hard, but if you are going to remake a movie, you really need to do a good job. Sometimes that old black and white movie staring people who have been dead for 30 years and cost $30K to make, is better than the movie you spent 2 years of your life on.
Celebrities: Look, if you say something stupid, more that 150 Million people are going to intentionally avoid your next movie.
Bling: This word has been overused for years. Stop using it. If you use it and are over 40, you are at risk of getting stabbed in the neck, if I hear you .
Jon and Kate and the Octo-mom: No one cared before, and now? You are the kind of people that crowds encourage to jump off high buildings.
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