Monthly Archives: August 2007
What is, ‘And if your right eye offend you, pluck it out, and cast it from you: for it is profitable for you that one of your members should perish’?
The answer: one of the top ten things the new ‘talking Jesus’ currently on sell at a Wal-Mart near you probably WON’T be saying…
Filed under Huh?
When is a benchmark not a benchmark
Bush at the State of the Union re benchmarks in Iraq: “Iraq’s leaders have committed themselves to a series of benchmarks,” Bush said at the time. “To achieve reconciliation; to share oil revenues among all of Iraq’s citizens; to put … Continue reading
Chris Davis takes it to the house
If there was a TV showing the Titans game in the strip club where Pacman Jones was ‘getting away from things’, Pacman might have had a sudden case of heartburn when he saw young Chris Davis return a punt for … Continue reading
No respect, no respect, I tell ya..
I came into the office this evening to run a couple of jobs that I wasn’t able to do while I was in K-ville. This is what greeted me in the hallway: There were a half-dozen of these signs. And, … Continue reading
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The saddest country song of all time..I’m sorry, but it’s not even close
Ivy started something. You know Ivy – always started something. Over at Music City Bloggers, She challenged readers to come up with the saddest country song of all time. Many songs were proffered. At last glance, one commenter got it … Continue reading
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God watching over TV! or, things looking rosier for Friday Night Lights (or should that be rosie-less?)
I don’t really hate Rosie O’ Donnell. I suppose she has her place somewhere on TV, but I’m so glad to hear that she will not be emoting versus Kyle Chandler on one of the BEST shows on TV: Friday … Continue reading
Tales of stupidity, part 437, or ‘Hail Hail, Moronica’
If there was a board of Adult Behavior and they licensed people over the age of 40, I would be losing my credentials in the near future. I work for the state. I sometimes travel across the state. Last night … Continue reading
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If we’re so smart in this country, how come we don’t have THESE?
The last time I was in Canada, my friend took me to a convenience store and ordered me to buy ‘Smarties‘. Wow. I quickly discovered that Smarties just kill M&M’s (and I like M&Ms). Sadly, Smarties aren’t sold in the … Continue reading
Filed under the shiznit list
This story makes my blood boil
Iraq corruption whistleblowers face penalties Cases show fraud exposers have been vilified, fired, or detained for weeks If the Bush administration wants to claim at least one inch of moral highground or ethical leadership, the President and all his men … Continue reading
Filed under evil greedy bastards, politics
It happens to the best of them..Rocky road for the former great..
Did you show much emotion, When you received your demotion? Once one of the special nine, but later told, ‘you’re not our kind’, Maybe it’s because you’re one of the shadeys, Named after the god of Hades, I guess you … Continue reading
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Another crazy moonbat comes out for troop withdrawal..or, it’s Warner, brothers and sisters~!
what’s new..oh yeah, This time it’s crazy Senator John Warner, Republican stalwart, heretofore a big supporter of Bush’s war. He’s calling for troop withdrawals beginning later this year and a change in course. Finally, the big guy sees what many … Continue reading
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‘You can TAKE the reservation, you don’t know how to HOLD the reservation, or, Jameson Suites will not have my bedding anymore
I’m a Dave Ramsey believer on some points, chiefly the deal about credit cards. I guess I should say I’m a near-believer because I do have a credit card, but I rarely use the thing. I like to pay cash. … Continue reading
Filed under Huh?, irony may be the shackle of youth but I love it, journey
The Hanley man can..the Hanley man can..(Can Hanley Ramirez save baseball?)
It’s a shame that the Florida Marlins generally dwell in the bottom half of the standings these days, because they own THE future superstar of Major League Baseball. I say it’s a shame, because not many people (including Miami denizens) … Continue reading
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Make time for Sergeants – The Iraqi War from the Inside
Political reconciliation in Iraq will occur, but not at our insistence or in ways that meet our benchmarks. It will happen on Iraqi terms when the reality on the battlefield is congruent with that in the political sphere. There will … Continue reading
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What is spotted, has nine toes and wears stripes? or, That old Irish moon
Patrick ‘moon over Senegal’ Divine is not feeling too heavenly this week. The Irish student ,working on a teaching project in Senegal, is in jail for mooning the Senegal Governor’s Palace. Do they have pubs in Senegal? I’m guessing this … Continue reading
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‘No deceivin, nothin up my sleeve and, no teasin’
It’s getting HOT in there. If sweat makes your shirt change colors, will THAT be a violation of the new Metro School dress code?
Filed under we don't need no education
Turning the corner in Iraq…
In order for the US effort in Iraq to succeed there has to BE an Iraq that can carry the load when we leave. From those folks who continue to proclaim we’ve turned the corner in Iraq, please provide evidence … Continue reading
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From 60 to zero, and back again – shaken up in and by Peru
The world is certainly a tricky place. One day you’re celebrating a significant anniversary and you’re happy and sassy and thankful and feeling cozy and the next day there’s an earthquake in Peru. At first when I heard there was … Continue reading
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