Tuesday, September 30, 2008

So, you want to interview Sarah Palin?

Sarah Palin.  Governor of Alaska.  The Republican nominee for Vice President.  Total Airhead.  So, you want to interview her, but from some reason you can’t (logistical issues, that pesky secret service detail, etc.).  Don’t worry, the internet has got you covered: introducing the Sarah Palin interview generator.  If can’t interview her, make something up.  You’ll probably make more sense than her, anyway…

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Do Not Panic

Ok, so the economy’s in the toilet.  WaMu has failed (but, take heart.  The only people to get screwed on it were the shareholders).  It’s not like the great depression.  But there are going to be some changes.  Hopefully it means that people will start living within there means now….

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Once more, unto the breach….

Kenneth Branagh may direct Thor.  If you don’t know who Kenneth Branagh is, then proceed directly to the nearest video store and a copy of Henry V.  That was his directorial debut, and for Shakespeare, is a pretty kick-ass action flick.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

What's that shiny yellow thing?

It's not supposed to be out in fall. True, I'm working today, but even it's supposed to rain during my commute. Maybe I can have hope for my next day off…

Sub-prime crisis explained

In a single page here.  I have to say that a little common sense is needed.  By everyone. Debt is evil. Period.  I charged my P III on a credit card 8 years ago, and just now am I paying it off.  The one lesson you should take from this crisis is to pay your debts now, and use cash…..

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Congratulations should be in order

The Seattle Mariners have joined the rarified few: 100 losses in season with a $100 million payroll. With that kind of money, one would at least expect a winning season, if not a significant showing in the playoffs. With the exception of Ichiro, methinks the majority of the roster ought to be shit-canned. If you're going to command that kind of money, then you need to deliver the goods. But we also consider Stienbrenner's folly: you just can't buy another World Series ring by pouring money into team payroll. Individually, nearly all of the Yankees are stars in their own right. But the Yankees aren't even making the playoffs this year. Whatever, this is The New World Order (Mind-Control Division), mind you. Shiny Side Out, people!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Sure, it's a day early but…

Happy Birthday to my sister, the Little Dutch Girl. Happy Birthday Karen. See, I can remember such things.

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Monday, September 22, 2008

The changing of the seasons

Fall is here. The colors are turning in the leaves, the birds are heading south, and there's a nip in the air. I would say that the rain has returned, but it never left. And I would outside right now, taking in all the beauty that nature has to offer, but I can't. My boss, the moron has called me in on my day off. At the last minute. Again. There more things change, the more they stay the same.

So, who saw the game yesterday?

I was at work yesterday, so I missed all of the football action. But it was nice to hear about the Seahawks sacrificing the Rams. And the Patriots got a well deserved beating as well. But most importantly, aside from the 'Hawks winning, was the Raiders losing. The trash talking to my boss, the Raiders fan, will continue for another week…

Saturday, September 20, 2008

The return of fall

There were a few false starts, but finally fall has returned. This was taken out the bus window on the way to work. And I'm now stick in another traffic slowdown. You'd think that with all the rain we get, Washingtonians would be better drivers when it comes to the wet stuff.

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Alrght, I have to call Bullshit…

Politicians. They are liars and thieves. All of them. But for this post, let us concern ourselves mainly with the race for Washington state governor. In particular, a certain ad being run for Chris Gregoire. It starts out with a woman who says her child was diagnosed as a diabetic when he/she/it was two years old. She then claims to have to check her child's blood sugar 12 times a day, lest the said child goes into seizures. She also says that because having diabetes, her child will have a shorter life expectancy. Then she breaks down into tears because Dino Rossi opposes stem cell research that would supposedly find a cure.

I call Bullshit on this. I speak from personal knowledge. I have type 1 diabetes myself. The only time I've needed to check my blood sugar more than 6 times a day was when I was hospitalized right after my diagnosis, and that was because I had an IV push of insulin going. Normally, four times a day is sufficient. Checking a child's blood sugar every two hours is bordering on abuse, and this claim, if not an embellishment, is a downright lie. A diabetic's life expectancy is the same as the rest of the population, provided it is kept under control. Again, the commercial's claim is another lie. Stem cell research rules are at the federal level, not the state. Dino Rossi's opposition therefore don't mean shit to me. It is irrelevant.

As a diabetic myself, I am personally offended by this ad. Chris Gregoire is exploiting a child and his health condition for political gain. Unfortunately, this type of assholery is going on by both parties. When are candidates going to learn that if you can't say anything nice about your opponent, then do us all a favor and shut your fucking pie-hole? Every fucking four years, it's the same smear campaign. I don't give a flying rat's ass about what your opponent did, I want to know where you stand on the issues. Not where you stand on your opponent. Both Rossi and Gregoire are liars. Neither of them have my trust. And they both ought to be ashamed of themselves. Maybe I should vote Libertarian this year. At least I'll have a clear conscience…

I'm Roger Bryant I'm a registered voter, and I approved this message.

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Arrrr, Shiver yer timbers & Buckle yer swash

It be International Talk Like A Pirate Day.  So get yer grog out, splice the main brace and go plunder Freehold, Iowa.  If some other band has already made Pastor Deacon Fred walk the plank, then you can always use Google to find your next treasure horde.  Remember, today, you’d be The Chosen People. You can’t go wrong.

Ramen.

8 x 200…

The local branch of The New World Order (Mind-Control Division) has left a lot to be desired.  But one thing the Seattle Mariners do have going for them is Ichiro. He’s set a record.  8 seasons with at least 200 hits.  Too bad the rest of the team sucks (more like downright swallows…)

Thursday, September 11, 2008

What's For Lunch Today?

So there's a new Indian restaurant open near work. And my boss, being from India, suggested that I try it today. I've never really had Indian food before. In fact, the only time I've even heard of it was the cow vindaloo scene in Red Dwarf. So I went. I'm no restaurant critic, and I know not to judge a whole nation's cuisine by one food court stall, but I was not impressed. I paid $9 for at most $2 worth of food. The rice (which is what 3/4 of my plate consisted of) was way too buttery. The lamb curry was ok, though. Maybe it's because they've just opened, and the quality may catch up in price in the future. But if I'm going to spend $9.00 on lunch, then I'm going to go next door to Subway and get something healthier, or go get a suicide by heart attack (McDonalds).
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7 Years Ago

Seven years ago, we learned that freedom has a steep price. The world is now a different place than it was back then. Supposedly, steps have been taken, laws have been passed to make is safer, but are we? Before, we weren't safe, but we were free. Now though, it feels as if we're in a neo-fascist state where our fundamental rights are being eroded away, in the name of security. Benjamin Franklin once said that those who would give up liberty for security deserve neither. I would rather die a free man than live under tyranny.

The people who died that day seven years ago died for freedom. They died free. We must remember that. Let is keep our freedom as a fundamental part of the fabric of society, not some archaic concept that is to be censored and brushed aside when the current regime deems it an inconvenience. It is one thing to disagree with someone, as I'm sure there are those who'll disagree with these comments, but to suppress them means that we're no better than the terrorists. And we will then have become the terrorists ourselves…

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Friday, September 05, 2008

Just a note…

To those of you who would think of me as a tech support desk (even though my job is definitely non-IT): before you call me because your laptop isn't working, try turning it on. This usually will get it to work. This reminds me of one time at work when my boss pulled me aside to fix the printer in the back office. I was hailed as a hero, a miracle worker. All I did was plug it in…

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The fair starts today

The Puyallup Fair starts today. It should be great weather to do the fair today. Really. And it should be good weather tomorrow as well. Because once again I'm working the überlong shifts at work this weekend. Enjoy the sunshine. I just hope the AC at work is functioning.

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Monday, September 01, 2008

I know this is probably a day late and a dollar short

But Happy Birthday Igwanarob. may you find happiness, prosperity, and some good sci-fi on TV tonight.  Anything beyond that, just put on The Chosen Attire, go out and plunder it yourself...