This is what we are up against.

This is a terrifying article. This is really what we are up against in the "war on terror." It's hard to imagine what is most frightening: That Al Qaeda can still recruit, or that we might not take this seriously. Can't just sit around and wait for this "situation" to resolve itself.

Merry Christmas? You bet!

This article by Jay Nordlinger reminds me of that article by a fellow law student. She angrily demanded that we not "wish her a Merry Christmas" and "force our religious beliefs on her." Gimme a freakin' break. As I sarcastically quipped then, "Yeah, peace on earth and goodwill towards men. We don't need any of that." I'm going to look for that article. I think I saved it. If I can find it, I'll post the full text.
Merry Christmas!

"It's 'cause of my genes, baby."

I have a list of stuff for the blog, and just found this article by John Derbyshire. Still funny.

Stuff we always knew Back when anesthesia was a new thing, William James decided to explore the new realms of consciousness it revealed. He had himself put under with nitrous oxide gas, and while in the semi-conscious state the secret of the universe was revealed to him. He had sufficient control of himself to actually write it down. Before passing out. When the effects of the gas had worn off, he read what he had written:

Higamus, hogamus —
Woman is monogamous.
Hogamus, higamus —
Man is polygamous.

Well, he got that right, as some researchers at the University of Arizona have demonstrated by compiling a genetic record of humanity's reproductive history.

The scientists report that men appear to have traveled widely to mate. They also say that men and women differed in their participation in reproduction, while it was previously thought that men and women both played an equal role in mating. And the researchers have found that more men than women get squeezed out of the mating game, while twice as many women as men pass their genes to the next generation.

"It is a pattern that's built up over time," says Jason Wilder, lead author of the study. "The norm through human evolution is for more women to have children than men. There are men around who aren't able to have children, because they are being outcompeted by more successful males."

Like we didn't know that already. It's a matter of common observation that any woman can get a man to sleep with her, while some men have a heck of a time persuading women to do them the corresponding favor. One of the great arguments in favor of monogamous marriage, in fact, is that a society organized along these lines gives non-alpha males a shot at, well, "the lighter amenities of conjugal life"... Pity our poor male ancestors (or rather, I suppose, in these precise cases, non-ancestors), who had to stand around glumly while the local chief corralled all the nubile women for himself. Let's hear it for Western Civ!

Find the rest of the article here.

I wanna party with you, cowboy.

Ahh, the good ole days. This place sound familiar?

Wasn't this inevitable?

I haven't been able to follow this story very closely, but after the Spainards capitulated after the train bombings, why wouldn't crazy people use bombs to advance their political agenda?

Important case before the Supremes.

Here's an interesting article about a case that just had oral arguments before the Supreme Court.
It's hard to reconcile my position on this matter. I guess in the end, I'm all about Federalism. Even if states are stupid enough to make mistakes, the Feds should probably stay outta the way. Commerce Clause be damned.

Here's another article pointing out the upcoming issue.

Stuff you won't see at 6pm.

It's hard to continue to post this stuff, but it's still amazing. You won't see this kind of stuff from the mainstream media.

YES! Ohio State 37 M*ch*gan 21

What a great end to the regular season! The Bucks played well in all facets of the game.
The team came out and played with a lot of intensity and kept playing well, even when they were down, they stayed focused and came through.
Great job Bucks!

Ohio State 17 Boilers 24

Dang it! I hate watching OSU play this badly. They don't look like a well coached team. Missed tackles. Missed assignments (EJ on PA touchdown misses Orton. Davie was right, EJ was supposed to "drill the qb in the back of the head"). Inept offense. How do we come away with nothing on two trips inside the 10? Inexcusable. Troy Smith is making mistakes much like Zwick.
Can't stand Snyder's defense. That soft zone is the death knell of the program. Trev Alberts nailed it at halftime, if OSU kept playing that worthless scheme, they would lose by 50. We make the adjustments until 5 mins to go in the game, revert to the stupid soft zone and lost. Coincidence? I think not.
I really want to win this weekend, but I think we have no chance. The only thing keeping us in this game is the rivalry aspect, and I don't think that's enough to carry the game. We may lose by 30. I hope I'm wrong, but I believe it's possible.

Right wing Christians deliver? Look again.

Did you see this article? My arm is getting tired from trying to pat this guy on the back. Nailed it again.

California intelligentsia assemble.

Pics from their "gathering of friends."

Ok, it's a bit of a cheap shot, but I've been provoked by a friends claim that "at least the Governator won't make me sit in the back of the bus." I didn't understand much from Dean Eisler's contracts class, but I vaguely remember that silence is consent. Or was that Criminal Law? Regardless, I couldn't let this go by without comment.

Ohio State 32, Sparty 19

Ted Ginn, Jr. = WOW. This guy is fast (understatment font).
Bucks really should have put these guys away before the half. Just don't have the killer instinct. Still woes on offense. Not seeing where Troy is that much better than Justin. Except that he can run/scramble and avoid pressure.
Really dissappointed by defensive play during the first half. Lot of missed tackles. Played better in second half, but need to put together 120 minutes of great D to end the season.
I truly believe that ANY bowl game is good. These guys need the practice.
Go Bucks!

Ohio State 21 Penn State 10

How hard was it to watch the game after the Bucks went up 14-0? You just knew that Coach T was going to shut down the offense. Again, hard to argue with the results.
Thought Offense looked ok, especially if PSU's defense is as good as advertised. Ran right at them in the fourth quarter, even when they knew it was coming.
Still troubled by the defense. Gashed for big plays too frequently, especially on 3rd and long. Still not great at stopping the run. Will have major trouble against scUM if this continues.
Special teams looked great! Ginn is dangerous, so is Holmes. Great job on returns Mo Hall.
Beating Sparty this week is very important to this young team, hope they continue to improve.
Go Bucks!

Powerful stuff.

Krauthammer is very effective. I hate to put this stuff up so close to election, but this is critical. Recent poll numbers scare the beejeezus outta me. Undecideds out there really need to hear this and make an informed choice.

I'm a retired professional.

"Ahhh Guinness, my love for you will never die" - Quote from Christmas 1998, still gets laughs in my family.

Check this article and see if you have any comments.

Vote. But vote Carefully, my friends.

Just read the two most recent George Will pieces. Here and here.
It seems common sense that you shouldn't count the votes of people that either haven't actually voted or voted incorrectly. It' not that hard, no matter the type of ballot used. Seriously, take the time to do this correctly. Slow down. Read the instructions. Ask for help if there is something you don't understand. Is it crazy that I even have to verbalize these caveats?

Bucks handle Hoosiers, 30-7.

Hard to guage the importance of this win. Yes it stopped a losing streak, but Indiana is one of, if not the worst team in the B10.
I was harsh on Troy Smith before, and I have to apologize. He played well. As long as Justin is hurt, Troy should start and play. If Justin is healthy? I don't know the answer and that's why coach Tressel gets paid the real tall dough.
Still don't see the same defensive dominance of old. I suppose it's because we're young. I'm still not happy with Snyder. Plenty of tough tests ahead.
O line looked decent. Really liked that Rehring. Play him! As an aside, saw some of the scUM game and they have a defensive tackle that's got to give Mangold nightmares! 3 and a half bills and can move his feet? Yikes!
Hope the Bucks can build off this win and keep the positive momentum.
Go Bucks!

With a little help from my friends.

Post activity way down. Tired of politics! It's important and part of the process, but let's just say that I'm not an undecided voter. Let's get to the election!

Got some supplemental stuff from Pat in Covedale. Thanks Pat.

Check this article on THK.

Exasperated exclamation here:

So what's going to happen with this election? I'm deathly afraid that Kerry and the Democratic Party's dirty tricks are going to pay off. I can't believe some of the crap they're throwing out there. Bush has a secret plan to reinstate the draft. Bush has a secret plan to privatize social security. This is such bullshit to just throw out these accusations with absolutely no basis. I can't believe they can get away with this. This is like the proverbial when did you stop beating your wife question. Plus, as I predicted before, the Democrats have got their plan together to cloud the vote and stir up claims of voter fraud and intimidation. How can we defeat these guys? Is the rest of America smart enough to see this or have I moved to the right lunatic fringe?

Bucks 7 Hawkeyes 33

It was too hard to write anything before now. This loss was just gut-wrenching. Took any creative wind right outta my sails.
This season is starting to get away from the coaches and is spiraling down the drain. Hope that doesn't happen.
Too much to talk about that needs fixed. Not enough to talk about that went well.
Pretty sad that I'm nervous about Indiana. Indiana fer Pete's sake!
Go Bucks!

This guy has lost it.

Here's a sick take on our society. This guy is a freakin' joke. I hope that he never sells another record. Pretty hypocritical of him to talk about oppression. He's made millions of dollars off his albums. Only in America.

Here's his response.
Not sure how anyone felt a "sense of justice" on that day. Despicable.

Buckeyes take it on the chin at the hands of Badgers, 24-13.

It's almost too hard to talk about. I was at this game and was guardedly optimistic about OSU's chances for success. Early in the game, Ohio State looked pretty good. The energy from the crowd was amazing. The atmosphere was charged, and it seemed the team was feeding off the crowd. There was a small twinge of anxiety when the Bucks had the chance to go up 17-0, but settled for a field goal. By the end of the game, the mood in Ohio Stadium was morose. It's very difficult to watch the team struggle.
I think the mistakes killed us. The fumble by Roy Hall at the Wisky 25 was disastrous. The offense was driving and looked effective. That fumble just took the wind from their sails. Holmes punt fumble in the second half was the stake through the heart of the team. If the Bucks had avoided these two costly mistakes, the final score may have been different. I think this is an important perspective to keep when looking at other aspects of this game.
The offense actually looked Ok during the first half. We rushed for 100 yards, which seems to be right on target for Coach T's balance goals. The passing game wasn't as crisp as we'd like, but still effective.
What happened after halftime? We went totally away from the run and ended the game with 97 yards rushing? I don't understand that at all..
As for the defense, I think they played fairly well. Early in the game, they were awesome. Forcing consecutive 3 and outs was very impressive. It was great to see linemen getting off blocks and making tackles. Again, I don't know what these guys drank at halftime, but it should be banned from Ohio forever. I suppose that being on the field all day is a valid excuse. Will somebody please sack the opposing teams qb?!? The pressure, wait a minute, there is NO pressure from the line. Really disappointed by the D line this year. I also think the injury to Mike D' is going to hurt us in the long run.
Not sure what to expect this weekend in Iowa. Hope the offense can get it together. D has to play solid. No mistakes on special teams. Jeeze, now I sound like a coach.
Go Bucks!

Waffles. Strawberries with whipped cream waffles.

Find this article interesting and instructive.

Amen Brother!

Bucks downed by 'Cats 33-27

How disappointing. Everybody loses, but Northwestern?
Was at the game. Nice stadium, but terrible atmosphere. No home fans to speak of. PA announcer is absolutely horrible. Homer. Adding too much emotional emphasis for NU. "FFFFIRRRST AND TEN....WWWWIIIILLLLDDDCCCAATTTS!!!" Gimme a freakin' break. Also added commentary, "....finally brought down by a host of Buckeyes." Using names that aren't on either teams roster to describe plays by the Buckeyes. Yes, I'm spending a lot of time talking about their PA announcer. We lost. There isn't much more to talk about.
Offense again looked terrible until late in the 4th. I can't get over how terrible our running game is. Maurice Clarett must have been extremely good, able to get yards behind this type of line.
Really surprised by the Defense. Just looked lost. Not aggressive. No sacks. Couldn't stop NU on third down, no matter what the yardage. Terrible. Terrible.
Pat in Covedale, BCS bowl doesn't look too possible after this game. Need improvement in all aspects of game.
Chicago Doc, you nailed it. We'll see what kind of coach we have this weekend.

Reflections on the first debate.

Have been mulling over the first debate. Was struck by Kerry's smooth delivery. Was even more shocked at the content. Good review from NRO. Kerry actually flip-flopped during the debate! Several times. Iraq war as mistake, but solidiers not dying for a mistake. Multilateral coalition to cure Iraq, Bilateral talks to cure N. Korea. On and on. Where did I read about a politico being a "slick operator without the slick"? Kerry's debate was slick without the "operator."
Was not very impressed with the President's performance either, although I can see how it would be difficult to remain stone-faced after hearin Kerry's arguments. I do think the president should have nailed Kerry down on some of his "nuances" and let him try to explain it away. The President was able to get his messages across, even if at times he seemed exasperated.
I think the most important result of this debate is Kerry's position on American national security. That's what this debate was about, afterall. At one point, Kerry said something about bringing (Iraq I think, I'll check the transcript) to the table and asking them, "what can we do for you?" I really thought this moment during the debate was instructive and haven't seen it highlighted anywhere else. Does he mean to say that in an effort to enforce UN sanctions and to further our own foreign interests that we capitulate at the negotiations? Do we begin these discussions from a position of weakness? Do we want our President approaching any other country, let alone brutal dictators, sponsors of terrorism or terrorists themselves, with this negotiating tactic? Everybody heard the "global test" response to the policy of preemption. Absolutely ridiculous. President Bush was right, the policy of preemption depends on the security of the American people, not the whims of France, the UN or anybody else.
Here's an interesting thought: I believe that Kerry's one substantive strength was his immediate response regarding nuclear proliferation. He said it is the most important threat facing America. He also claims that the best way to resolve Iraq is to include our "allies", France, Germany, Russia (paradoxically, the answer to North Korea is unilateral negotiations). Uh, Mr. Kerry, where do you think Iran, North Korea and other countries are getting the technology to enhance their nuclear programs? Seems like our "allies" are not very concerned by nuclear proliferation, especially Russia. Is it because our best interests do not figure in the long term plans of France, et al?
Is this another reason why these "allies" didn't want to join us in the liberation of Iraq? They didn't want to attack a former/current business partner? Kerry's position on the Iraqi coalition is disingenuous. Stop belittling the 30 plus countries that are putting their soldiers in harms way. To remain consistent, shouldn't Kerry also be criticizing these "allies" for their lack of help in defeating Al Qaeda in Afghanistan? Are these "allies" against terrorism or not? Jeeze, maybe we wouldn't have had to split our troops between two theaters if somebody pulled their own weight in Afghanistan!

A good look at Rathergate.

Check this article from FPM. Kinda scary that this guy is the nightly news guy on a major network. What media bias?

I don't need another reason to hate TSUN, but....

here's a good one. Read this article from FPM. I'm still too naive about higher education. I can't believe this stuff still goes on. Shocking.

Bucks down the Pack 22-14!

Not too bad for a road game. The anemic offense scares the beejeezus outta me, but I'm starting to like the defense. I still have doubts about Mark Snyder, but if the defense keeps playing like this, he'll be ok.
I still like Zwick. I think this guy's going to be really special, maybe before this season is over. I like that he didn't make the big mistakes. Once he puts it all together, he'll be dominant. Still focusing too much on Holmes, but that's understandable. I remember one bad pass, where he missed Hamby for a touchdown. Just overthrew him, b/c he was open. Hopefully that doesn't happen again.
Lydell Ross doesn't seem to be able to get it going. I did like the touchdown run. Gotta have a guy that can get that 1 yard. Pittman showed flashes, even in limited play. Was the defense tired? Maybe, but they were geared to stop the run and he still was able to get positive yards. I would like to see more of this kid.
How about that defense? Awesome. I was cursing during NCST's first and second series, but after that, it was lights out. D line was starting to get some pressure and Simon Fraser played very well. What else can be said about these linebackers? Hawk is awesome and should have gotten that last interception (I hate it when teams get that cheap last TD. Hawk's int should have prevented that). Carpenter looked good. Schlegel played well. D'Andrea is getting better. Opponents shouldn't be able to get too much done running on us, again. Secondary still looks good, even w/o Fox (though I still love this guy and hope he makes a speedy recovery). I notice that this defense tackles well. Able to tackle "in space." I hope this continues.
Use the bye week to get better and to get healthy, young Bucks, you've earned it!

I say we change the name to "Leftywood."

Which I suppose is better than "Goofballville" or "KooKootown." Couldn't let this go by and not comment. Check Jay Leno and his version of "free speech." I'll have to refer him to the Pat in Covedale primer on Constitutional law. I'm referring to the end of the interview when he tells his studio audience to "just be polite." Yeah, Jay, this is America and if we don't like your sorry ass, we can boo. I mean, if you want to frame the argument in terms of manners and politeness, fine. Booing may not be appropriate. But if you want to throw around the First Amendment, the Constitution and other issues apparently beyond your grasp, then your audience has the right to boo any jackal you want to trot out on stage. Don't try to shame the audience with your incorrect and biased understanding of the Constitution (here's an idea, try READING the document before you try to scare people with it). Ridiculous.
This paper is kinda funny to read. It's almost like George Costanza and Mr. Opposite. I just believe the opposite of what this reporter thinks, and I'll be cool.

A friend of the Stream moves on.

Couldn't let the passing of a colleague go unmentioned. Read about Francis X. Olding. His brick at Ohio Stadium in not too far from mine. I'll stop at his everytime I'm there.

Now they're forging documents?

You've got to be kidding me? CBS actually ran and defended a story based on forged documents? Bet that doesn't make the next edition of 60 minutes. Read some of the story here (I like Horowitz and FPM, good edge to them). Isn't this getting a little weird? The obvious bias and palpable hatred are astonishing. This campaign is going to seriously damage the Democratic party for a long time, not to mention some of their best buddies, big media.

Bucks escape Herd stampede 24-21!

Whew! That was too close for comfort. What a great kick. NUUUUUUUGE!!!!
Very disappointed in the play of the defense, and the post game comments of our defensive coordinator are not comforting. The players and the coaches said that Marshall kept running the same play (it sure looked like the same play on tv, though I'm no expert). Snyder says, "I couldn't see it" or something to that effect. Well, get your ass to the coaches box and off the sideline. We're going to miss Dantonio, he seems to have been the brains behind our awesome defenses of the past few years. I hate to see our beloved Bucks get run on like that, very depressing. In fact, I was reprimanded repeatedly by my wife and mother for continued use of very foul language, words I doubt most would use in front of their mother (rhymes with Bucks, coincidentally. Call me a Cheneyite). The signature of the defense over Dantonio's tenure was the second half adjustments. We really used to dominate folks. Didn't happen on Saturday. Plus, the loss of Dustin Fox is going to hurt us, especially against pass happy teams (Purdue?!?). I know we have a lot of talent in the secondary, but losing a 4 year starter and senior depletes the leadership on an already young defense.
What an offensive show in the first half. Footballs haven't flown around like that in Ohio Stadium in a long time! I'm really starting to like Zwick. He has all the throws and seems to be very poised. Needs to make better reads and stop locking in on Santonio Holmes. We have many talented receivers, Justin, use them all. Also, just because Ginn is in the game doesn't mean you HAVE to throw to him.
Where's the run game? Do we miss the fullback that much? Let's hope Brandon Joe gets healthy soon. I like Lydell, but he's not getting the job done. Why didn't we see any other backs on Saturday? Would like to have seen more of Pittman, and even Haw. Can't live on the pass alone, we have to do more to establish the run. Just not sure what it is.
Can't somebody else return punts? Don't want to see Santonio get hurt back there. Get somebody else to do it.
We still have a long way to go this season. I'm really nervous about this NC State game. They had the week off and will have examined our tendencies. It's going to take this teams best game to win, hope their up to it.
Go Bucks!

It all boils down to this...

Krauthammer nails it here. This election IS a referendum. That's frightening because the Dems have not offered any alternative plans. Not sure it's such a great idea to let this country's foreign policy drift like a rudderless ship, just becasue you hate that guy from Texas.

Bucks de-claw Bearcats 27-6!

Not too bad a start to the 2004 campaign. This young Buckeye team still has much to learn before the B10 season, though. Towards the end of the game, it was obvious that the Bucks had more depth and were able to wear down Cincy. My concern is that when playing teams in the B10, that advantage will be lost.
I thought Zwick looked Ok. I was surprised by his arm strength. Threw an out to Bam that was a frozen rope. Also displayed touch early, floating passes over lb's and in front of db's. I think he lost some touch later in the game and wondered if he injured his hand. Some of those passes looked awful and that last int cost us a touchdown (he overthrew Hamby around the Cincy 10). Happily surprised that Coach Tressel stuck with him, even after making mistakes. I think that's good for his confidence.
Didn't get to see enough of T Smith as a passer to evaluate. Thought his fade to Santonio was awesome! Can he duplicate that kind of touch on other passes? If so, then he's going to be hard to keep off the field (Hate that. Wish we had The Guy. Don't want "controversy").
Running game didn't look solid until later in the game. A sign that Cincy was tired or just better execution? I know the O line was concerned about pass blocking, but they looked pretty decent. I still didn't think the run blocking was remarkable. Still work to do. Lydell looked pretty good. Thought he ran with the same intensity he showed his freshman year. Could be a sign of good things to come. Also liked Pittman (except when he ran outta bounds! Don't ever do that again!). He's got what Mo Hall doesn't, the ability to bounce outside. Mo Hall did look good on kick returns, but still not able to run between the tackles.
Ted Ginn is the real deal. Did you see Coach Dantonio yelling and holding up seven fingers to his defense? They definitely keyed in on him. That should open it up for other guys, like Bam, who looked good! Man, is Bam small! Saw him in the huddle and thought he was somebody's little brother.
Defense looked really good. Although I wanted them to be tougher against the run. I think that will happen as they get used to playing together. The lack of a qb sack concerns me. We will miss Will Smith. I know the pressure was good, but you gotta get the qb a couple a times to really disturb his rhythm. Defensive secondary was really good. Youboty played well, as did Underwood. Salley and Everett also will be good.
Nuge! Kickoffs were awesome. Think he'll make that long FG more than he'll miss it. Good job.
Good times ahead for the Bucks if they keep getting better.

On a personal note....

Hello to Squeeze and his lovely bride. Had the chance to sit down to dinner with our reigning radical recently, and my wife and I said the same thing on the drive home, "That Squeeze is a good guy. I really like his wife." In our lexicon, being called a "good guy" is high praise indeed. While I secretly suspect that his wife is the brain in the operation, it was wonderful to sit and talk (mostly avoiding politics at my behest) with these two insightful and thoughtful people. Hope all is well, and let's get together again soon. Aloha.

Don't rely on the sports media.

Jim Gray is a moron. Making completely false and biased statements about the American criminal justice system. Last night on the late Sportscenter in reference to the Kobe case dismissal.
Exactly where did Jim Gray get his law degree and vast criminal justice system experience? He kept saying things like, "innocent people go to jail all the time" or "innocent people get charged with crimes all the time." (I'll try to find the segment to get the exact quotes) What? What the hell is he talking about? I've lamented this before, in the athletes as defendants context, it's exactly the opposite, Jimbo. Remember OJ? Or Ray Lewis? The guilty go free.
But in the world according to Jim Gray, our jails and prisons are full of innocent people. Well, I suppose if you ask the people in the jails and prisons, that's what they would tell you. And our police departments are so bored and have so much time on their hands, they concoct stories and chase innocent people all day.
How horrible life must be for Jim Gray. To be hounded by the cops all the time. Living in fear. Hiding in the alleys. Flying coach. Continually defending himself against trumped up charges. Avoiding those cheap frame jobs. Looking around and watching the cops lay ruin to our beloved society.
Is this system perfect? No, but it's the best in operation currently on this earth. Does the system make mistakes? Yes (Don't start on me with DNA cases, there's not enough of them to be statistically significant), but not as often as Jim Gray would have you believe. Get ahold of yourself Jim and the rest of the sports news cadre (more on them later....)

As if we needed more proof that tsun stinks!

Check this column from Jay Nordlinger on NRO. I really like this guys work (in some small way responsible for this blog). What a plus that he's conservative and from Ann Arbor!
Pay special attention to the comment regarding the UM Political Science Chairman. " Left-wing and stupid, a lethal combination." What a great quote!

How could you do it, Jason?

I have to admit I was disappointed by Jason Whitlock's most recent ESPN page2 column. Pulling out the race card to explain the American sporting public's complaints about USA basketball? As I stated earlier, I didn't think this team would win a medal, thankfully, I was wrong. Even though most people seem disappointed with a bronze medal, I think we should thank our lucky stars.
But the race card? "The only explanation." Really? Isn't it possible that we didn't think this was a good team? I mean when you're Olympic record is 109-2 (not the Tony Korheiser outrageous, make a point stat, but the real record of the US in Olympic basketball), you have to get upset by losses to Puerto Rico and other non-powerhouse teams, right? This is the same team that was destroyed by Italy in an exhibition game in July. Italy? The American culture is heavily invested in winners. See the New York Yankees, the Los Anegles Lakers, the Dallas Cowboys. We like winners. This basketball team didn't win. They didn't play like winners during the exhibition. I watched some games before and during the Olympics. The team didn't play team defense, they didn't shoot (I'm still baffled by that. The three point line is closer! These guys should have been salivating). They didn't rebound particularly well, and they looked lost on offense 80% of the time. Did I mention the defense was terrible?
Isn't that reason enough not to like them? Just as America likes winners, we still have our problems with race relations. I'm sure people out there took the racist view Mr. Whitlock describes, but "the only explanation"? Hardly.

The NCAA made the correct decision.

I'm sick to death of the sports talking heads telling me to feel sorry for Mike Williams. They keep lamenting the fact that he "followed the rules" and the cold and heartless NCAA denied his reinstatement. I was really surprised to hear that Bill Curry also had this same reasoning. Coach, I think you're wrong.
The popular argument is that Williams, upon learning that the NFL had won in the Clarett case, did everything necessary to become an amateur again. He severed ties with his agent, he gave back the money (likely story) and he re-enrolled in classes at USC. See? He wants to be a student-athlete again. He did everything he was supposed to, didn't he?
Uh, not really.
Actually, Mike Williams did NOT follow the rules, and it's shocking to hear all these people that appear to be knowledgeable claim otherwise. The NCAA has delineated steps that players can take to test the NFL draft. These are often called "rules." If Mike Williams had stayed in school at USC, he's permitted to contact agents, NFL personnel experts, NFL coaches and others to help him determine his draft position. If Mike Williams had not taken the money from the agent, he doesn't have to give anything back and he's still eligible to play in the NCAA. I mean if we learned one thing from the Clarett case, it's that you can't take the money if you want to play college ball. Everybody knows that. To claim that he gave the money back is disingenuous, not to mention, impossible to prove.
So, the rules that he could have followed if he wanted to play college football are simple: 1. Continue to go to school and make progress towards your degree. 2. Consult with the necessary professionals and experts to determine your likely draft position (a no-brainer in this case, obviously this guy is going to get drafted in the first round and probably in the first five picks. I'm not even an expert, and I can figure that out). 3. Don't take money from any agents or for endorsements. Following these simple rules would have allowed Mike Williams to maintain his college eligibility when the NFL won the Clarett case (also very likely, if you get even half-way decent legal advice). Mike Williams did NOT follow the rules and therefore, he should not be re-instated.
Maybe you can argue that the NCAA's timing in the release of their decision stinks, but you cannot fault the decision itself.

Coincidence? I think not.

Here's a quote from a recent Michael Novak article:

Most of the bloggers seem to me to be lawyers, to think clearly, and to have a very sharp eye for conflicting evidence. Most of the mainstream press, perhaps because of their editors, seem hemmed in by blinkers. It frequently startles me to discover how far behind the story they really are. The mystique of the mainstream press has self-destructed.

Find the full text article here.

The rest of the article deals with the Vietnam aspect to this election. Why wasn't this important in 1992 and 1996? As much as the 9/11 Commission whitewashed the Clinton administration's policies and actions, it's obvious that the planning and implementation took place during that administration. Wouldn't a veteran (Dole?) have been more in tune with this impending crisis? It seems that's what the Democrats of this millennium want us to believe. The hypocrisy of the Democratic party would be laughable if this weren't a serious issue. I can't fathom how the media gave such a pass to Clinton, yet wants to split hairs regarding the qualifications of "war presidents" during this election. At the very least, W served in a military capacity (much the same capacity as many of the troops currently in Iraq).
Even with Kerry's dubious heroics during his four months in Vietnam, I don't doubt the fact that he served and it doesn't lessen the respect I have for him as a veteran. (I am having a hard time reconciling the purpose of the home footage he took, and the apparently distorted facts behind his commendations. Why won't he release those records?). But since the day he returned home, his life speaks volumes. Not the kind of volumes that demonstrate his abbreviated tour of duty transformed him into a preeminent world leader, prepared to handle the domestic and foreign agenda of the United States of America. Why is this issue the centerpiece of his campaign?

Stop it! Nothing was "Stolen!"

I'm sick to death of this garbage and it has to stop. The democrats insist on claiming that the 2000 presidential election was "stolen." Continuing this fallacy is detrimental to our government, country, and political progress. The democrats must believe that our system is so unsophisticated, rudimentary and worthless, that an actual presidential election can be swiped like a pair of socks from the local Goodwill. As if the electoral process can be manipulated by some third rate Doug Henning and sleight of hand. Why, those damn Republicans should be sent packing so they don't "steal" another election this year! As if stealing an election is even possible. I suppose Republicans are smart enough to steal one election, but only that one time.
Yet, they keep perpetuating this myth and cheapening our Federal Republic and damaging the very political process they seek to control. Why? Do you want something so bad you're willing to damage it, just so you can control it. It's anathema to their supposed position of caring and sensitivity. Can I draw a convoluted analogy? I love my dog, but do I have to beat him until he's crippled because I can't control him? Whew, that analogy is out there, but I'm seeing the parallels. Remember Martin Lawrence in Boomerang? It's like a pool table is the earth, and the game is not over until the WHITE ball..........Yeah, that's where I am with this ridiculous tripe. (Not that it's important, but a letter from my beloved union leadership is the catalyst for this rant) This type of rhetoric is moving to political process backwards and degrades our country. Check this recent article (the interview with Seif Khadafy)to see what I mean. Khadafy’s kid is an idiot. That line about democracy burns me up. Freakin’ snob. See what the democrats are doing to the greatest country on earth? Half the people think the current administration is illegitimate? We should be shaping our ploughshares into swords. Better yet, our democratic colleagues should demand better from their representatives.

It's the team AND the coach.

I've never been a Larry Brown fan. I've tried. Since I've been hoodwinked by Tony Kornheiser's charm, and I Tivo PTI, I've tried to believe that Larry Brown is a good guy. I'm not arguing coaching. I think he's one of the best. Even while he was in Philly, I felt sorry for him because he had to deal with Iverson everyday. Don't even get me started on that guy. Uh, yeah, we are talking about practice. It's where championships are won and lost, and every championship team will tell you it's true. See? Now I'm started. If the NBA is left to Allen Iverson and his ilk, the league is in major trouble. Wait a second, the league IS in major trouble. Oh well, no enamel off my teeth. I'll take any college hoops game at any time.
Back to Brown. Check this article ripping him from ESPN.com. ( I'm happy for him that he's won the NBA championship, but I gotta believe the clock is ticking in Detroit. Joe Dumars better start scouting a new coach, and realtors in the Detroit area should begin to solicit Brown.) Now I'm contradicting myself and arguing coaching, because I haven't seen any coaching in these Olympic games. It doesn't seem as if the Olympic team is coached at all. It's almost as if Iverson is running the team. It's Brown's job to get these guys to understand what they have to do to win, and so far I haven't seen it. I can't accept that this team can't win because of its construction. People say we need shooters, but the 3 point line is 3 feet closer, right? That's like a mid-range jumper for all the guys on the team. They should be money. They just look awful, especially on defense. My prediction is that we don't even medal, much less the gold.

What's wrong with Sammy?

Is this the end for Sammy Sosa? Did Dusty just move him to 5th in the batting order? Tim Kurkjian said it's the first time he's batted below 4th since 1994. Wow. If the Cubs want to make a run at that wildcard, they're going to need Sammy's bat. Found this article at ESPN.com. Is there something else going on, or is it the decline of skills due to age?
As an aside, I still like the wildcard. This season is very interesting because so many teams still have a chance. Purists probably don't agree, but I think it's the right format. Maybe this year, the Cubs and Red Sox can be wildcard teams with a chance to advance in the postseason. Both teams have pretty deadly rotations for a short series, right? I'll pay closer attention to baseball as the fall approaches because of the wildcard. I guess that's why MLB is using it.

Insightful commentary from the West Coast?

Wonder what this guy's classes are like? Suppose he doesn't spend as much time teaching as chairing. Still, an interesting view..
Find the full article here.

Why would USA Today kill this story?

Read this article and give me a legitimate answer. I have the feeling that people that don't make an effort to find this stuff will be left with meager fare from the mainstream press, like USA Today.
It will be interesting to see if plain hatred of Bush can carry this election. I know it didn't work for Clinton, cause man, I hated that guy and he still won a second term. Let's hope the second term trend continues.

Anyone from the Prairie State following this?

Haven't paid much attention to the Illinois senate race, except to make Homer Simpson noises at Jeri Ryan, but was recently asked about this Obama fellow. No real knowledge, but wondering what the locals report? Interesting article here re the GOP choice for the race.

Further commentary on the GOP choice here.

Back from the Northwoods.

Sorry, just got back from vacation. Minnesota in the summertime. Nothing like 42 degrees at night, throw in a little rain, and you've got yourself a party! At least it kept the mosquitos down. Didn't catch a damn thing. Walleye aren't as stupid as they look. Beautiful country. Bald eagles are pretty cool to watch in flight. Didn't see any bear, but I suppose that's a good thing.
It'll take a few days to get back up to speed. Hope all is well out there.

The dead horse rises.

Hadn't heard of this guy before, but this article makes me want to read his books. Interesting perspective.

The Clinton segment is hilarious!

You've probably seen this already, but if not, check this out. Good times.

Signs of intelligent legal thought from tsun.

Don't have the cite yet, but just reading up on a decision from the Michigan Supreme Court. Seems that the rights of property owners are making a comeback. The MSC overruled a previous decision that was used throughout the nation in government takings cases (the Poletown case). The new ruling holds that government may not take property from one private owner and give it to another purely for the purpose of economic development. Yea! I'm all for economic development, but taking property from one and giving to another in this fashion and for these reasons smacks of socialism. Developing.....

Laugh out loud funny!

I've mentioned this guy and his column before, Bill Simmons(check this column) from ESPN's Page 2. Pretty funny stuff. Change O pace from the bog of politics.

Civics lesson indeed!

I copied part of a response from Pat in Covedale and moved it here b/c I think it's important people understand the Constitution if they are going to use it to buttress their political stance (you can see the full text of his comments under the Let me throw Squeeze a bone post):

A note to Moore and all others THE FIRST AMENDMENT ONLY PROTECTS YOU FROM GOVERNMENT SUPPRESSION OF SPEECH. THE FIRST AMENDMENT DOES NOT PROTECT AGAINST PRIVATE SUPPRESSION OF SPEECH. The casino was entirely within its rights to give Rondstadt the heave ho. Guess what? If your employer, say a bank, doesn't like your views on abortion, the war in Iraq, stem cell research, or who should be the new dog catcher, and fires you because of it - too bad, so sad, don't let the door hit you on the way out. Even the government, when it is acting as an employer, may validly restrict your speech if your speech interferes or impedes its operations.

Furthermore, the First Amendment doesn't mean that you get to say what you want, but then there are no consequences. Or that you get to say want you want, but if I disagree with you, I'm a hate-mongering fascists. In fact, as the Supreme Court constantly says, the First Amendment encourages an exchange of thought in the market place of ideas. I recently read a concurring opinion in an older case which states that the First Amendment can rightly result in the suppression of speech. How so? Well, when your speech and ideas are devoid of merit and are rejected by listener, you no longer have a platform or a willing audience, your speech is suppressed. Seems like free enterprise to me. Therefore, Dixie Chicks, when you make idiotic comments about the president and radio stations boycott your music, it's not censorship, it's the market place of ideas rejecting your speech.

End of civics lesson. Sorry for the extended rant. Rob, thanks for the platform. Everyone in the market place of ideas feel free to reject me, it seems easy enough for most women to do.

Let me throw Squeeze a bone.

Here's something we might actually agree on. See, conservatism ain't all bad. What was that about support the country, not the prez?

Ah, the Commission.

Read this article re the report. Provides good background re the commissioners as well as the "politicization" of the report.
This type of stuff happens with all gov't commissions. Even the commissions that are right.

Ohio boys do the US proud!

Read about them here.
Great job guys.

Racism, alive and kicking.

I hate to even broach this topic. My fear is that I'll be branded a racist, as our current society is quick to label opinions out of step with diversity.
A recent local newscast showed workers at a chicken processing plant abusing chickens. They were throwing them against the wall and stomping on them along with various other horrible and inexplicable acts (that's a whole other topic left to another day).
The newscast was the inevitable water-cooler conversation topic at the office the next day. Everybody expressed disgust, shock and dismay.
A black co-worker said something to the effect of, "well, what's the difference? They used to beat us up before they killed us too."
I can't understand the depth of the anger and hatred that causes somebody to say something like that.
What would the reaction of the group have been if a white person had said, "yeah, we used to beat you to death too", referring to the black co-workers? It doesn't take much imagination.
Race relations are at an all time best, but we still have much to overcome.

Dick Cheney is an excellent Vice President

Read the latest from Kate O'Beirne. I agree with her assessment of the current VP. I'm too young to remember him as Chief of Staff for President Ford. I have limited recollection of him during the Reagan era, but my recollection is that he is intelligent and trustworthy. I always felt safer having him as part of the administration, and I remember being proud that he was a part of our government.
I mentioned in an earlier post that I've noticed this real hatred of Mr. Cheney during this campaign. I don't get where this comes from. I remember watching an interview on Tim Russert's show a few months ago and being impressed. I found the Vice President to be congenial, intelligent and well spoken. I'd really like to see him in a debate with Edwards. Selling your case to 12 people from the old folks home, and debating a competent opponent are two distinct endeavors.
I hope all this talk about dropping Cheney from the ticket is Dems wishful thinking. The office of the President is well served by Cheney's counsel.

For Those Of You Still Doubting Iraq-Al Qaeda Connections, and You Know Who You Are!

Please read this article. Richard Clarke, in 1999, was insistent on this connection. What happened? Did these connections dissolve? Not exactly. What happened is that Mr. Clarke was fired from his job and was trying to sell books. What better way to boost your book sales than to insinuate that the guy who just fired you is a liar.
If you truly believe this war is about oil and Halliburton, then why would we be concerned with Iran? They don't have the oil reserves of other Middle-Eastern states. They're not a dominant player in OPEC. What past contracts do they have with Halliburton?
You can also find other info re the Iraq-Al Qaeda connection here, here and here. Oh yeah, and here.

Ninth Circuit, welcome to planet earth.

Find some interesting stats and info, as well as a seemingly qualified candidate, about the wackiest court in the land here.
Dems still fillibustering nominations, huh? Unbelievable. Shame knows no bounds.

Put the notes in his jacket, pants and socks?

Did you see this article?

You've got to be kidding me? The previous discussion w/Squeeze touched on government corruption. See what I mean? You will not get away with this stuff. Especially if your best attempt is taking hand-written notes and stuffing them in your clothes. This totally reminds me of the movie Spies Like Us. Sandy Berger=Chevy Chase. Yeah, that makes for some sweet national security
. "Sounds like Soulfinger by the Barcays. They must be having trouble getting gigs."
Seriously, go to the internet and find one of those little spy cameras or a camera pen, or even the ubiquitous cell phone. This genius puts post-it notes in his pants? Gimme a freakin' break.

Can't wait to see what happens here.

The Left Coast Chimes In!

Conversation taking place off Blog. Squeeze, you didn't give me express permission, so don't sue. Add my missing replies if you think necessary.

Swear in the witness and let the perjury begin!

Hey! What's up? How was Florida?
Checked out the blog. Man, you have too much time on your hands! Ahahahahaha
What do you have against Moore? I saw "Farenheit 9/11". I liked it. It didn't tell me anything new. I was aware of much of the information that he covers.
Just wondering.

Sq.

Squeeze answers

Okay, I've encountered this before. You're not the only one to be turned off by Moore's grandstanding and shenanigans--but what about the message? Can you separate the message from the buffoon? Did you see the movie?
Plus, I don't think that he's any different than anyone else. Everyone has an agenda--and hoping to line their pockets along the way.
I tend to think the same way about our government. You don't think that they really care about us, do you?

Sq.

See the rest in the comments.......

Down with tyranny!

Catch this article from John Derbyshire in NRO


What is the answer to a trial for Saddam? I remember thinking and saying at the time of his caputre that they oughta shoot him, or have one of those old school police brutality-type moments where "he hit his head getting into the humvee."

This trial will be a travashamockery.

The Inaugural PS Classic is in the books.

Well, it was an awesome weekend. The PS Classic was a smashing success. Although small in scale, the hope is that future Classics will not only be larger, but mobile. Possible future venues include Chicago and Cincinnati.

As the eponymous honoree of The Classic said, "It's all about the comradery of golf."

It's also about developing and maintaining true friendships. Amazing what little real effort is involved in connecting with a true friend, even after a separation of months or years.

Equally amazing is the difficulty in finding truer friends. Sure, it's easy to meet people, make acquaintances, cultivate contacts. But real friends, the kind Squeeze described thus: "A friend will help you move. A good friend will help you move a dead body", are rare.

Interesting that friends of different orbits can connect, thus proving George wrong, worlds are NOT colliding. I probably shouldn't be surprised, as I suppose that you are drawn to similar people, even at different stages of your life.

The weekend also proved to be somewhat cathartic. At least for me. I suppose it's good to purge your soul of mistakes, foibles, and possible crimes (PS, did you do the research on Canadian law?). I mean the things you've done that make you physically cringe, even in the re-telling years later. What safer environment to share, than with the people you trust the most not to judge you too harshly? Let's face it, if they've stuck with you this long, they've seen your Mr. Hyde. Sometimes, it ain't pretty.

Thanks Guys.

Ann Coulter is smart

Read the most recent Ann Coulter column, In Desperate Move, Kerry Adopts Puppy. It's very insightful. I wonder if any of this info will find it's way into the mainstream press? I doubt it.

The column struck me because of a conversation I recently had with a local judicial candidate. The future judge was just in awe of Edwards and remarked repeatedly how he was, "just like us." (The future judge, my former boss, clearly knows that I am not worth $60 million. I'm fairly certain the future judge isn't either, since the rest of our conversation revolved around her opponent's potential spending of personal funds on the campaign.) And how his wife was just so personable. As if to imply that I should realize what a great ticket this will be, this man of the people now on board. Funny how you can be influenced by propaganda, isn't it? If you get time, read the Weekly Standard article dealing with Mr. Edwards' "humble" beginnings. How many times will this be slapped in our faces this campaign season?

(Much of the future judges' happiness at this choice for running mate was based on a clear, and in my mind completely irrational, hatred of Dick Cheney.)

After further reflection, I realized that my former boss' husband was also a trial attorney, specializing in medical malpractice. While I was reading the Coulter piece, I found my mind wandering to this other local attorney and contemplating him making the same type of arguments, though on a lessor scale.

Thank you Ann Coulter for re-focusing the public discourse.

Moore has got to be neutralized!

After reading the following article at newsmax.com:



I can't stand to see this Moore love fest continue! (I'm going to refer to Michael Moore as Moore now in deference to V. Bugliosi in reference to OJ Simpson). I hate that I even have to dedicate more time to this idiot, and the dopes througout the country that actually believe this joker, this fraud, this charlatan.

People, go and see Spider-Man 2! Go and be entertained. If you want to have an understanding of the Iraqi War and the war on terrorism, do some research! Think for yourselves. Ponder the situation. Reflect of our world after 9.11.01. Don't continue to make Moore a rich man. Don't let him continue to use some or our greatest tragedies to line his pockets, and don't think for one second that he's not.

Oh, the humanity! You people out there are giving him free reign and worse, free advertising. Read some articles about Moore from people in Flint. Read about former co-workers. They'll tell you the truth. The guy is a snake-oil salesman. He's also a bald-faced liar.

Seriously, if you think this guy and his ilk can do a better job of running this country, you're wrong. It's easy to sit around and criticize, fantasize and postulate. What are his answers?

Hopefully, this is the last post on Moore. Let's end this flash in the pan.

Why do I do this anyway?

Just a quick note about why the heck I started this thing in the first place.

2 reasons, really.

First, I had seen some articles on the internet about two particular bloggers getting national press. The first was the trampy Washington DC intern writing about her sexcapades. The second was the supposed celebrity, rance.

These two bloggers proved to me right away that I can do this. While I was morbidly fascinated by the intern, I was dismayed by her repetitive subject matter. Oh neat, you bedded another politician in Washington, imagine that. I also was annoyed by the rest of the country paying attention to her and wanted to voice my own opinions (see below) about her and other events passing in front of my horizon.

The fascination with rance, I think is fueled by his supposed celebrity, and not necessarily anything particularly insightful, although at times entertaining. I refuse to be a regular or captivated. Instead, I choose to write my own screed.

The second is I wanted a forum for my own personal observations, like the response to an article in the Miami Herald, response to Aaron Brown in National Review Online and my discussion of the ridiculous schlock-maker from flint, Moore.

So there you have it, my 5 minutes of, "Why?"

This is not news, but young people suck!

Had the opportunity to do some travelling this holiday weekend. At the airport, we were forced to listen to the conversation of 4 college-aged punks (3 girls and 1 guy). I guess girls aren't really punks, but I don't have a suitable name for irritating chicks, at least not names I want to be responsible for floating thru the ether.

One of these sweet-hearts was particularly adroit with sailor-ese. I kept referring to her as "Trucker-mouth." Not coincidentally, her friend carried an Alpha Phi sorority bag and the guy was wearing a UM baseball cap. One of the other two Females was wearing a Bowling Green t-shirt. Thankfully, the third female was non-descript and quiet. I wonder how she felt around these morons? They seemed to be a relatively accurate cross section of today's college students.

At any rate, becasue they were loud and rude and only four feet away, we were subjected to a rude, crass, loud recollection of a drunken debauchery that invovled several F-bombs, various other curse words, a confrontation with a bouncer and the humiliation of a cab driver that culminated with somebody barfing in the cab. And this is just the girls talking. I tried my level best to stay engrossed in Outrage, by Vincent Bugliosi (detailing the incompetence of the OJ prosection), but the volume alone from these idiots was very distracting. Is this the best and the brightest? God, I hope not. I just don't remember girls talking like that "back in the day." It was one of the reasons we liked girls, because they were not like guys. Still shaking my head in amazement. Are all college girls like this now? Wow.

I am no wilting violet. If I take honest stock of my life, the content of their blab-fest may not be so different from my own. I do feel fairly certain that I did not recount my exploits at decibels high enough to be heard over jet engines. I certainly did not purposely share my deeds with other potentially weary travellers.

Thankfully, they were seated at the rear of the plane and in different seats. My trip home was peaceful as soons as they were seated close enough to the engines not to be heard up by the cockpit. Small victories.

Hollywood is for entertainment purposes only!

Since I'll be out for a few days while on vacation, thought I'd post a reply I authored to a foxnews strakkalogue bit about the greatness of celebrities and the depth of their political knowledge.

How nice of you to attack
someone espousing their First Amendment rights by
citing the First Amendment.
Let's get one thing straight here with respect to
Madonna and every other celebrity, actor, entertainer,
etc (see Babs, Madonna, Jane Fonda, Tim Robbins/Susan
Sarandon, and a long list of other Hollywood
"luminaries"). They are here for one purpose only, to
entertain us. Their popularity does not stem from a
reasoned, well thought position on foreign policy
(something strikingly absent from your grrr and
Hollywood in general). We do not look to them for
logical, intelligent discourse on government or any
other topic. If they happen to agree with your
political leanings, it's a small bonus, like the
washable tatoos in Cracker-Jacks. It is not their
place to foist their beliefs on us. Seriously,
Madonna's popularity, and by extension, her platform,
arise from her ability to sing (although not often
considered a vocalist by music professionals), and
her willingness to disrobe for profit. So I guess my
curiosity reflects yours, when did fame give people
the right to give us their opinion?

Interesting insight from across the pond.....

Check this article from newsmax:

Haven't read Paul Johnson before, but I'll have to take a look.

His take on the Clintons is interesting and one that I share. I've often felt that their relationship is constructed to maximize political power. Obviously I've never met them, but I remember an argument with a Clintonite in the late 90's, and my final riposte was that it is all about the power. I still think I'm right.

Thanks to Pat in Covedale for providing the definitive Michael Moore article. The article answered my earlier question, "where did this Jackass come from?" Good stuff.

Finally, I've been following the Scott Peterson trial via internet (courttv & foxnews). Mostly based on my own personal morbid fascination. I really haven't decided guilt or innocence. I really think the prosecution is in trouble. I don't like the idea of presenting multiple theories of the case to the jury (hiding the mistress/didn't want to be married & a father/wanted Laci's inherited jewel fortune) and apparently, the lead detective was shredded on cross. We'll see if the prosceution's rehab is effective.


Off to Florida this July 4th weekend, where it's going to be hot, real hot, Africa hot, Tarzan can't take that kind a heat.

To quote a college wrestler, after he was maced by the local police during a bar fight, "That shit don't faze me!"

Caddyshack IS great!

Oh yeah, before I forget. Jay Bilas, Mike Greenberg, and the big man, Mike Golic, were talking about best sports movies from last 25 yrs this morning.

Bilas is right, Caddyshack IS a great movie. You can't be on a golf course with your buddies and NOT use lines from this movie.
All of my friends know this movie and can quote lines at will.

You shall not play golf without using this movie as a script for most of your conversations!

Stuff to ponder

This whole Michael Moore stuff is mindboggling. What a dope. Here's some stuff I dug up in just a few minutes:

http://www.moorewatch.com/
http://nationalreview.com/goldberg/goldberg200406280944.asp
http://www.nationalreview.com/script/printpage.asp?ref=/kopel/kopel040403.asp

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/004815.php


Also some recent present sense impressions:

Who is this Jackass? Seriously, where did this guy come from? How can seemingly normal people be enraptured by a guy who consistently lies? Let's look at his body of work. Roger and Me: Lies, Bowling for Columbine: Lies, Farenheit 9/11: Lies (see mm's assertion that Bush let Saudi's fly out of the US after 9/11 - we now know that was solely authorized by Dick Clarke. Or his introduction of Iraq as a "soverign" nation, when even a 3rd grader knows you don't have a bunch of soverignty when you have no-fly zones for 10 years Hitchens article invaluable in deconstructing this wretched diatribe). Yeah, I can't wait to see his next film. How do people that saw his films respond to stuff this joker says about them? Do they even know? I doubt it. I remember after he won an Oscar for a lie filled muck-job, an article that shed light on the true Michael Moore. How he claims to be a common man, while jet-setting around the globe. Schlepping around unshaven and in sneakers, but always chauffered in a limo. What a joke. He's absolutely laughing all the way to the bank on the backs of people he calls, "the dumbest people of the planet." Maybe he's right, people are lining up to pay to see his schlock and some even believe it.

see you tomorrow

Just getting this up and running. will post msgs and thoughts tomorrow. oh yeah, this can't miss.