Friday, June 17, 2005
Tom Cruise engaged
It will be his third divorce, Katie Holmes' first.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
The best thing about the US Open
The endless series of commercials about the importance of golf.
Who knew it gave direction to today's youth? Keeps children off the streets? Is a great equalizer in today's off balance world?
And here I thought it was just a great way to frustrate oneself and kill an afternoon.
Who knew it gave direction to today's youth? Keeps children off the streets? Is a great equalizer in today's off balance world?
And here I thought it was just a great way to frustrate oneself and kill an afternoon.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Autopsy reveals
Terri Schiavo wasn't bulemic.
Caffeine may have been a factor in her collapse. Or, it may not have been.
Caffeine may have been a factor in her collapse. Or, it may not have been.
The problem with watch lists
Good thing we're safe now from this lady!
Short version - she forgets a bread knife in her carry-on. Stupid, yes. TSA tells her she's now going to be placed on a terrorist watch list. Whaaa.....?
Of course, the TSA would respond that you can't be too careful. But in reality, you can. As long as we have finite resources to deal with terrorists, it's important that we devote those resources to dealing with actual terrorists, or those who are legitimate candidates.
Instead, TSA will now waste its time with this poor woman whenever she passes through an airport. Nice job. Nothing like the convergence of too much power and too little thought.
Short version - she forgets a bread knife in her carry-on. Stupid, yes. TSA tells her she's now going to be placed on a terrorist watch list. Whaaa.....?
Of course, the TSA would respond that you can't be too careful. But in reality, you can. As long as we have finite resources to deal with terrorists, it's important that we devote those resources to dealing with actual terrorists, or those who are legitimate candidates.
Instead, TSA will now waste its time with this poor woman whenever she passes through an airport. Nice job. Nothing like the convergence of too much power and too little thought.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
She's not shy, but she may be retiring
Paris Hilton to give up the spotlight?
I'll believe it when I see it.
Meanwhile, the story notes that Paris' mother Kathy will host a reality show, "in which she coaches 14 contestants in taste and etiquette."
She's done such an outstanding job with her own kin, who wouldn't want tips from her?
I'll believe it when I see it.
Meanwhile, the story notes that Paris' mother Kathy will host a reality show, "in which she coaches 14 contestants in taste and etiquette."
She's done such an outstanding job with her own kin, who wouldn't want tips from her?
He's not guilty, but...
...he won't do it again.
Makes a lot of sense. Sort of like the CDC claiming that thimerosal is completely safe, and also taking steps to get it taken out of vaccines. If it's safe, why not leave it in? And if it's not safe, then why not recall it?
Anyway, "After the verdict, a weary Jackson retreated to Neverland where, according to his family, he went straight to bed," the AP reported.
Safe to say he was alone?
Makes a lot of sense. Sort of like the CDC claiming that thimerosal is completely safe, and also taking steps to get it taken out of vaccines. If it's safe, why not leave it in? And if it's not safe, then why not recall it?
Anyway, "After the verdict, a weary Jackson retreated to Neverland where, according to his family, he went straight to bed," the AP reported.
Safe to say he was alone?
Monday, June 13, 2005
This just in
Jury finds Michael Jackson is a sick puppy.
I just want to say this about that
going to a golf tourney is a lot of fun. Over the weekend, I had the chance to watch Sergio pull away from the field at the Booz Allen at Congressional.
Anyway, the PGA tour tells fans they may not bring in cell phones. Seems sensible. As anyone who's ever been in a movie theater can tell you, people never turn off their cell phones. So if somebody has one, it's sure to ring at the worst possible time, spewing Britney Spears' "Do me Baby One More Time" or whatnot across the course.
Of course (and here's the observation you've been waiting for) people DO bring in their cell phones. I saw spectators all over the course chatting, taking pictures (cameras are also banned, supposedly), whatnot with their phones. Maybe next year they ought to pat people down as they enter.
Anyway, the PGA tour tells fans they may not bring in cell phones. Seems sensible. As anyone who's ever been in a movie theater can tell you, people never turn off their cell phones. So if somebody has one, it's sure to ring at the worst possible time, spewing Britney Spears' "Do me Baby One More Time" or whatnot across the course.
Of course (and here's the observation you've been waiting for) people DO bring in their cell phones. I saw spectators all over the course chatting, taking pictures (cameras are also banned, supposedly), whatnot with their phones. Maybe next year they ought to pat people down as they enter.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Poll of the day
CNN just aired a poll: "Do child molesters have a mental illness?"
How can you poll that?
It's a medical question, isn't it? Or will the psychiatric profession be swayed, "Oh, if 55 percent think it is a mental illness, it must be..."
How can you poll that?
It's a medical question, isn't it? Or will the psychiatric profession be swayed, "Oh, if 55 percent think it is a mental illness, it must be..."
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Looks as if both sides now agree
that the Senate "prevent meltdown" deal was a bad one.
Great!
Let's repeal the deal. The Dems can go back to filibustering everybody, the Repubs can demand up-or-down votes, they can change the rule and we can move on. Just what some of us have wanted for years.
Great!
Let's repeal the deal. The Dems can go back to filibustering everybody, the Repubs can demand up-or-down votes, they can change the rule and we can move on. Just what some of us have wanted for years.
Who says that governments can't be sensible
Today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that, "Gov. Sonny Perdue wants Medicaid to stop paying for erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra."
Well, duh.
The question is why Medicaid was ever paying for such a quality of life drug.
Well, duh.
The question is why Medicaid was ever paying for such a quality of life drug.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
The real news here...
Who could have predicted that?
European "leaders" may attempt to sneak EU constitution in through the back door.
Who could imagine such a thing?
Who could imagine such a thing?
Good news:
Our crime rate is down, again.
Watch tomorrow's NYTimes for a story from Fox Butterfield, expressing shock, shock, that we're putting more people than ever in prison at the same time the murder rate is dropping.
Oh, and by the way, New York benefited more than most cities from the drop in crime.
Watch tomorrow's NYTimes for a story from Fox Butterfield, expressing shock, shock, that we're putting more people than ever in prison at the same time the murder rate is dropping.
Oh, and by the way, New York benefited more than most cities from the drop in crime.
Monday, June 06, 2005
Crossfire -- gone but not forgotten
CNN's Crossfire supposedly died on Friday.
So today, they're doing a LONG segment wherein Candy Crowley interviews two of the dudes who used to be on Crossfire about important issues of the day. What an idea!
Oh, well. At least they got rid of the silly studio audience.
So today, they're doing a LONG segment wherein Candy Crowley interviews two of the dudes who used to be on Crossfire about important issues of the day. What an idea!
Oh, well. At least they got rid of the silly studio audience.
At least he survived the war
And speaking of nanny states...
The Bush admin scored a victory today in the war on medicinal marijuana. Way to go, Dubya - expand the role of the federal government as much as you can! Screw the states!
In the majority opinion, Stevens said advocates need to take their case to the ballot box. Funny, I thought Californians had done just that in this legislative action. Now they apparently need permission from all those red states to prescribe medicinal marijuana within their own state. I imagine said permission is going to be hard to come by, but maybe a few right-wing churches can air "reefer madness" just to make sure.
I think it's time for liberals to get bumper stickers a la those Republicans sported in 1992 - "Don't blame me, you elected the big spending big government President" sounds good to me.
In the majority opinion, Stevens said advocates need to take their case to the ballot box. Funny, I thought Californians had done just that in this legislative action. Now they apparently need permission from all those red states to prescribe medicinal marijuana within their own state. I imagine said permission is going to be hard to come by, but maybe a few right-wing churches can air "reefer madness" just to make sure.
I think it's time for liberals to get bumper stickers a la those Republicans sported in 1992 - "Don't blame me, you elected the big spending big government President" sounds good to me.
6 Justices find the Commerce clause inconvenient
Why don't we simply repeal it?
It's pretty clear that our courts don't understand what the Framers meant when they granted Congress the power to "regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States."
That certainly shouldn't mean the feds are allowed to prevent people in, say California, from using medical marijuana, if it's grown in, distributed in and used in California, since it never crossed a state line or, for that matter, was bought or sold in more than one state.
But this is exactly what the Supremes decided today.
Here's an idea: Let's just re-write the Constitution to say what Liberals claim it says. Let's have a Constitution that specifically allows for on-demand abortion for any reason, right up until the baby is born.
A Constitution that prohibits federalism.
A Constitution that allows the government to limit spending on political campaigns, but prohibits cities from banning nude dancing.
And, like the EU, let's put this monstrosity up for a vote. See what "We the people" really think about these and similar topics.
It's pretty clear that our courts don't understand what the Framers meant when they granted Congress the power to "regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States."
That certainly shouldn't mean the feds are allowed to prevent people in, say California, from using medical marijuana, if it's grown in, distributed in and used in California, since it never crossed a state line or, for that matter, was bought or sold in more than one state.
But this is exactly what the Supremes decided today.
Here's an idea: Let's just re-write the Constitution to say what Liberals claim it says. Let's have a Constitution that specifically allows for on-demand abortion for any reason, right up until the baby is born.
A Constitution that prohibits federalism.
A Constitution that allows the government to limit spending on political campaigns, but prohibits cities from banning nude dancing.
And, like the EU, let's put this monstrosity up for a vote. See what "We the people" really think about these and similar topics.
The nanny state out of control
Friday, June 03, 2005
There goes
Daniel Andrew Bowler update
What a surprise
Democrats also took money from lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
I've always wondered why Dems made such a big deal out of Abramoff, since it seemed obvious to me that he'd probably had extensive dealings with both parties.
I've always wondered why Dems made such a big deal out of Abramoff, since it seemed obvious to me that he'd probably had extensive dealings with both parties.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
self declared "progressives" are meeting in DC this week.
As self-punishment for my many sins, I tuned in to a few minutes of John Edwards' speech. Ick.
Did you know you're just one paycheck from unemployment? That you're incapable of providing for your own health care (which you're about to lose when you lose that paycheck)? That Health Savings Accounts are a way to make "the rich richer?"
I beg Democrats to nominate this man in 2008. His "Two Americas" didn't work last year, and it won't work next time, because it offers nothing positive. There's no plan to make the United States better, just a list of complaints about how awful things are and how they're going to get worse.
Slogan: "If you're scared, vote for a Democrat. If you're optimistic, vote for a Republican." Now, let's vote!
As self-punishment for my many sins, I tuned in to a few minutes of John Edwards' speech. Ick.
Did you know you're just one paycheck from unemployment? That you're incapable of providing for your own health care (which you're about to lose when you lose that paycheck)? That Health Savings Accounts are a way to make "the rich richer?"
I beg Democrats to nominate this man in 2008. His "Two Americas" didn't work last year, and it won't work next time, because it offers nothing positive. There's no plan to make the United States better, just a list of complaints about how awful things are and how they're going to get worse.
Slogan: "If you're scared, vote for a Democrat. If you're optimistic, vote for a Republican." Now, let's vote!
Watch how quickly this story goes away
CNN did a segment from Richmond, VA this morning, about a man who supposedly killed three people. (Link requires resistration).
What jumps out at me is that the suspect is black, and allegedly made racial slurs.
If he was white, this would be a leading story. He's black. I predict it'll quickly and quietly disappear.
What jumps out at me is that the suspect is black, and allegedly made racial slurs.
If he was white, this would be a leading story. He's black. I predict it'll quickly and quietly disappear.
But has she made up with her 14 bridesmaids
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Whew! She's Okay
Is it a coincidence
Yesterday's Wash Post: The president is a lame duck.
Today on CNN's Inside Politics: An interview segment: Is the president a lame duck?
Today on CNN's Inside Politics: An interview segment: Is the president a lame duck?
Apparently "Deep Throat"
(assuming this Felt guy really is Deep Throat, which I sort of doubt), once complained that the FBI's new director was "sharing all the Bureau's knowledge with the White House staff."
Yes, it's much better to share it with The Washington Post.
Yes, it's much better to share it with The Washington Post.
Besides, she's HOT
Male drivers are complaining that Danica Patrick is too light.
I think the bigger problem is she's too attractive -- they can't keep their eyes off her as she blazes past them...
I think the bigger problem is she's too attractive -- they can't keep their eyes off her as she blazes past them...
