Yep--another hurricane--Gustav this time around (who names these things anyway?) is headed straight toward Louisiana again. Finally the third time is a charm - after Katrina and Rita, everyone who can is bailing out of New Orleans. Even mayor Ray Nagin told everyone (early!) to GET OUT. For a change. This comes nearly 3 years to the day that Katrina hit.
I often wonder when things like this happen, is there a reason that New Orleans is getting beat up again? I know it's a very sinful city, full of crime and voodoo, but it does make me wonder if there's something to the fact the city has now been hit with hurricanes THREE TIMES in 3 years.
Big Brother is watching...your driving
This is a bit of an old issue, but still a good one, and one that continues to pop up, so I thought I'd give it a bump.
While riding with a friend in her lovely new car this weekend, she used Onstar to help guide us to our destination.
It was both fascinating and very creepy.
Her car obviously has one of those infamous GPS "black boxes" that are ubiquitous in airliners for collecting every bit of data, to determine the cause of an event if some tragedy befalls that plane. But do we really need them in our cars?
This is just another way of technology slowing encroaching on our privacy. It's being ever chipped away, bit by bit, in return for so called "safety and security." GPS is now everywhere, and because of it's convenience and usability, more and more companies, products and people are diving right into it without really looking at the big picture. Right now the NTTA (North Texas Tollway Authority) already has the ability to track your every move--if you use the tollway system. Let's look at the creepy things they already track, shall we? This is the NTTA record for my own tolltag:
For something (someONE?) to know my very whereabouts at all times, even under the guise of being "helpful" to drivers...it's all very subversive and surreal. I assume that soon enough, car insurance companies and medical insurance companies will be "borrowing" this technology to determine if someone should be barred from getting insurance coverage (or medical treatment) because their driving records show they "don't deserve them."
Add the possibility (more like the reality) of putting sensors in the roads themselves, and you have the makings of a police state - and who then are those who make this determination?
If I am an upstanding and law abiding citizen, why do I need to be watched every moment of every day? To what end?
Oh yeah. See the very reason for this blog. It's definitely happening folks.
While riding with a friend in her lovely new car this weekend, she used Onstar to help guide us to our destination.
It was both fascinating and very creepy.
Her car obviously has one of those infamous GPS "black boxes" that are ubiquitous in airliners for collecting every bit of data, to determine the cause of an event if some tragedy befalls that plane. But do we really need them in our cars?
This is just another way of technology slowing encroaching on our privacy. It's being ever chipped away, bit by bit, in return for so called "safety and security." GPS is now everywhere, and because of it's convenience and usability, more and more companies, products and people are diving right into it without really looking at the big picture. Right now the NTTA (North Texas Tollway Authority) already has the ability to track your every move--if you use the tollway system. Let's look at the creepy things they already track, shall we? This is the NTTA record for my own tolltag:
For something (someONE?) to know my very whereabouts at all times, even under the guise of being "helpful" to drivers...it's all very subversive and surreal. I assume that soon enough, car insurance companies and medical insurance companies will be "borrowing" this technology to determine if someone should be barred from getting insurance coverage (or medical treatment) because their driving records show they "don't deserve them."
Add the possibility (more like the reality) of putting sensors in the roads themselves, and you have the makings of a police state - and who then are those who make this determination?
If I am an upstanding and law abiding citizen, why do I need to be watched every moment of every day? To what end?
Oh yeah. See the very reason for this blog. It's definitely happening folks.
When Libs have kids
So THIS ADVERT seems to be all over the bloggosphere lately. It's by an "artist" in Manhattan who was looking for a brave soul to be a nanny to her 4 kids. Whew. Just reading parts of that advert are chilling.
Now, I don't have children, so I really have no point of reference, but I was brought up in a rather strict household where discipline put the fear and respect of God, my parents, and others (esp. other adults) into my soul, traits that have been passed down to my nieces and nephews. So I'm thinking if you're going to start your ad with "my kids are a pain in the ***", maybe they're that way partly because of Mommy dearest.
Sounds like it might be a case of lack of discipline, too much focus on being an "artist" (sorry but I've seen her work, so I use that term loosely), and you know what? Perhaps if you DID watch their diets a bit more, ADHD would not be a problem, honey.
Also, there are ways to NOT HAVE CHILDREN if things are so out of hand in your life that you think a nanny will help to solve things. I'm just sayin.
Of course, since the original ad was posted on Craigslist, someone came back with a great rebuttal!
Now, I don't have children, so I really have no point of reference, but I was brought up in a rather strict household where discipline put the fear and respect of God, my parents, and others (esp. other adults) into my soul, traits that have been passed down to my nieces and nephews. So I'm thinking if you're going to start your ad with "my kids are a pain in the ***", maybe they're that way partly because of Mommy dearest.
Sounds like it might be a case of lack of discipline, too much focus on being an "artist" (sorry but I've seen her work, so I use that term loosely), and you know what? Perhaps if you DID watch their diets a bit more, ADHD would not be a problem, honey.
Also, there are ways to NOT HAVE CHILDREN if things are so out of hand in your life that you think a nanny will help to solve things. I'm just sayin.
Of course, since the original ad was posted on Craigslist, someone came back with a great rebuttal!
Yet more MSM Liberal love for Obama
Spewing more liberal love for Obama, the MSM is now grasping at straws regarding digging up ANY kind of dirt on Sarah Palin, including stooping to the lowest form of "journalism:"
CNN’s David Gergen: Gore’s Speech Worth Reading, Compares Obama to Lincoln
Lincoln. Sure. You can't even tell them apart!
Matthews Orders Sharpton to 'Beat' Unpatriotic 'Politics of Karl Rove'
Would that give you a 'thrill up your leg', Chris?
In 'Many Newsrooms' Palin Greeted by 'Laughter'
Be careful. She may yet get the last laugh.
TV Journalists Relieved Obama 'Masterpiece' Took on McCain
Masterpiece? Oh, it's the Lincoln comparison thing again, right?
Palin Might Neglect Her Disabled Infant?
Truly hitting below the belt on this one.
Stooping to Lowest Level: Democratic Claim of Palin's 'Faked Pregnancy' Gaining Steam
FAKED her pregnancy? Are you on CRACK?!? "Pile this on top of the low blow from TV's Alan Colmes who claims that Palin didn't practice proper prenatal care before she had the baby with Down's Syndrome, blaming the Mother for her disabled child." Alan, for pete's sake...do you know how fit this woman is??? The ONLY reason she had a Down syndrome child MIGHT have been because of her age, something she COULD NOT CHANGE. Get a clue, man.
And let's not forget our friend Michael Moore, who said that the day that hurricane Gustav makes landfall (on the first day of the GOP convention) shows proof that there is a God. Hey Michael, you're morbidly obese, so when you keel over some day and meet God, you'll have your proof, but it'll be a bit too late for you. So why don't you do the right thing and use some of that money from all your propaganda films to actually HELP those in the hurricane area? And oh yes--the GOP convention is in MINNEAPOLIS, not New Orleans.
And I NEVER thought I'd agree with Bill Maher on anything, but I certainly do with this quote. This sums things up in a nutshell:
"I think there is a problem, though, with the media gushing over him too much. I don't think he thinks that he's all that, but the media does. I mean, the coverage after, that I was watching, from MSNBC, I mean these guys were ready to have sex with him...it's embarrassing."
Embarrassing is right. And the MSM wonders why people like me continue to seek out other ways of getting our news...they cannot be trusted to be objective with all things Obama.
CNN’s David Gergen: Gore’s Speech Worth Reading, Compares Obama to Lincoln
Lincoln. Sure. You can't even tell them apart!
Matthews Orders Sharpton to 'Beat' Unpatriotic 'Politics of Karl Rove'
Would that give you a 'thrill up your leg', Chris?
In 'Many Newsrooms' Palin Greeted by 'Laughter'
Be careful. She may yet get the last laugh.
TV Journalists Relieved Obama 'Masterpiece' Took on McCain
Masterpiece? Oh, it's the Lincoln comparison thing again, right?
Palin Might Neglect Her Disabled Infant?
Truly hitting below the belt on this one.
Stooping to Lowest Level: Democratic Claim of Palin's 'Faked Pregnancy' Gaining Steam
FAKED her pregnancy? Are you on CRACK?!? "Pile this on top of the low blow from TV's Alan Colmes who claims that Palin didn't practice proper prenatal care before she had the baby with Down's Syndrome, blaming the Mother for her disabled child." Alan, for pete's sake...do you know how fit this woman is??? The ONLY reason she had a Down syndrome child MIGHT have been because of her age, something she COULD NOT CHANGE. Get a clue, man.
And let's not forget our friend Michael Moore, who said that the day that hurricane Gustav makes landfall (on the first day of the GOP convention) shows proof that there is a God. Hey Michael, you're morbidly obese, so when you keel over some day and meet God, you'll have your proof, but it'll be a bit too late for you. So why don't you do the right thing and use some of that money from all your propaganda films to actually HELP those in the hurricane area? And oh yes--the GOP convention is in MINNEAPOLIS, not New Orleans.
And I NEVER thought I'd agree with Bill Maher on anything, but I certainly do with this quote. This sums things up in a nutshell:
"I think there is a problem, though, with the media gushing over him too much. I don't think he thinks that he's all that, but the media does. I mean, the coverage after, that I was watching, from MSNBC, I mean these guys were ready to have sex with him...it's embarrassing."
Embarrassing is right. And the MSM wonders why people like me continue to seek out other ways of getting our news...they cannot be trusted to be objective with all things Obama.
Well, yes, it probably would
Iran has made threats before, and will continue to do so (because the country is run by an IDIOT) but this news may be correct in the end.
As a Christian, I don't believe anyone should be killed for the sake of killing. Everyone, no matter how cruel, heartless and lost is loved by God immeasurably, and he wants everyone to come to Him.
However, I am a realist, not a pacifist. I believe we need the death penalty, and I believe in the Just War. I also know there are some crazy wackjobs out there who just happen to run entire countries; those who are power mad and are war mongers. And no, I am NOT talking about George W. Bush. I'm talking about Iran. And North Korea*. And Russia. And Cuba.
If it weren't for the innocent people who live there, I'd say, will someone please just blow the country off the map. Or at least take out their insane leader, Imademonjob.
His threats and "promises" to wipe out Israel and the U.S. remind me of the old cartoon of the little yappy dog, barking and bouncing excitedly over and around the large bulldog, until finally the bulldog has had enough, and backhands the smaller dog saying: "Ahhh...SHADDAP!"
Hank Hill also had it right. :)
*ever notice how Kim Jong Il tries to make up for his lack of height by boofing up his hair? What's up with that?
As a Christian, I don't believe anyone should be killed for the sake of killing. Everyone, no matter how cruel, heartless and lost is loved by God immeasurably, and he wants everyone to come to Him.
However, I am a realist, not a pacifist. I believe we need the death penalty, and I believe in the Just War. I also know there are some crazy wackjobs out there who just happen to run entire countries; those who are power mad and are war mongers. And no, I am NOT talking about George W. Bush. I'm talking about Iran. And North Korea*. And Russia. And Cuba.
If it weren't for the innocent people who live there, I'd say, will someone please just blow the country off the map. Or at least take out their insane leader, Imademonjob.
His threats and "promises" to wipe out Israel and the U.S. remind me of the old cartoon of the little yappy dog, barking and bouncing excitedly over and around the large bulldog, until finally the bulldog has had enough, and backhands the smaller dog saying: "Ahhh...SHADDAP!"
Hank Hill also had it right. :)
*ever notice how Kim Jong Il tries to make up for his lack of height by boofing up his hair? What's up with that?
Dubya montage
OK, so he wasn't the best president ever (though the raw hatred of him by the left is really incomprehensible and completely uncalled for). He wasn't a great speaker like Clinton or Obama. He made some mistakes (NOT THE WAR!), and some of his policies left much to be desired.
But from the people who knew him personally, who have met him, and spent time with him, George W. Bush sounds like a really great guy, very personable, very down to earth, and frankly, I would love to meet him some day.
Here is a great photo montage from the Dallas Morning News of Bush during his time in politics, with his family, and on other occasions captured on film.
But from the people who knew him personally, who have met him, and spent time with him, George W. Bush sounds like a really great guy, very personable, very down to earth, and frankly, I would love to meet him some day.
Here is a great photo montage from the Dallas Morning News of Bush during his time in politics, with his family, and on other occasions captured on film.