December 2010
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Joakim Soria: "I Would Not Block Trade to Yankees"...
Rats scurrying from a sinking ship… that’s what our beloved franchise has become. As someone who grew up watching the dominant Royals of the 80’s and 90’s, watching our best players lobbying to be rid of this team is saddening. Trading our marquee players, yet again, for sub-par compensation reinforces the one constant we’ve seen from the Glass family’s...
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US military investigates 'death squad' accused of... →
Do any of you still believe that our ‘enemies’ hate us for our freedom?
A couple of troubling details are included within this article: The platoon-wide knowledge, acceptance, and code of silence about these crimes, and the inevitable character assassination of the whistleblower. If I were in charge, the entire platoon, top-down, would be on trial as one for these. Thankfully our...
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“Yo, my man! Does this chick look twenty-three to you?”
– Homeless guy who sat down next to me in the library today, uninvited.
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Massey’s Blankenship Resigns, Upper Big Branch... →
He is receiving a payment of two million dollars in December 2010, and another ten million in 2011. On top of that, he’ll be receiving $18,000 a month for the next ten years. All it cost was sweeping the deaths of 55 men under the rug and claiming incompetence, but that incompetence won’t stop him from sailing away on a golden parachute.
And, thanks to our greedy legislators,...
Chiefs Clinch the AFC West - YEEEEEES!!!
So, yeah, it happened two days ago. I’m well aware of that, but, I was on vacation and didn’t feel like blogging while spending my days in luxurious relaxation. It is what it is. The first thing I wish to say is: SUCK IT! At the beginning of this year, I was one of the lone voices predicting that these Chiefs could win ten games, and it’s nice to watch everyone else eating...
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9 Pics of Kids Crying Because Santa's Creepy →
Part of me laughs at this because of the obvious comedic value… and the other part feels really sorry for these kids. Nonetheless, enjoy!
(Hat tip to Heather Getz)
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Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in...
(hat tip to Amanda Green at noisiestpassenger.com for inspiration on this)
As I’ve aged, I have found that I prefer to be alone in most of the ways I enjoy myself. I do have several friends and family with whom I spend time, but most of the activities I enjoy are solitary. Does this make me odd? Perhaps. I tend defy the cultural expectation that certain activities are intended for couples....
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Ask and Tell... all you want!
Folks, we spent two billion and one-hundred million dollars training the soldiers who were discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The cost to the careers and reputations of these fine soldiers is incalculable, as well as the costs to our own soldiers who came to harm as a result of the casting off of their expertise.
There are no figures for gay and lesbian discharges prior to the...
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House Republicans Block Child Marriage Prevention... →
Wow… really? For the past six years, I’ve been hanging on all of the talk about protecting the sanctity of marriage, but instead we get more puritanical hypocrisy.
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Top Five: The Best Christmas Movies
In keeping with my holiday blogging tradition, it’s time to determine which five Christmas movies stand above the rest. So… strap in, hang some mistletoe all over your pad, fill your glass with some egg nog, and let’s get this shiz underway!
Number One: A Christmas Story
Fa ra ra ra ra… ra ra… ra ra!!! Yes, it is the consensus favorite by most folks who...
Stem Cell Transplant Cures HIV In 'Berlin Patient'... →
This is one of the happiest news stories I’ve seen in some time. Now, we just need to see the data verified and reverified so we know definitively that this observation is accurate.
This is a great first-step to finding a cure for this wretched virus.
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Christmas Comes Early - Senators Bond and... →
Who cares if this ‘tax deal’ costs more than the stimulus did? It’s a win/win for Republicans and Democrats. Democrats are increasing the sense of entitlement and expanding their base among the lower classes. The overspending will enable Republicans to cut other programs at will, regardless of their efficacy. Not only that, they just effectively paid themselves 700 billion...
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Health Care Reform Ruled Unconstitutional - NY...
Right now, I’m listening to the crickets chirp as I await the conservative refrain against activist judges invalidating the will of the people. (Oh wait… that only happens when LGBT folks try to secure equal rights for themselves. ) While this judge was at it, couldn’t he have invalidated the universal requirement for automobile insurance as well? I’d love to save the money...
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WikiLeaks: Texas Company Helped Pimp Little Boys... →
**EDIT: And why is this not reported in the NYT or CNN?**
I want to see the most ardent Wikileaks opponent tell me why something like this is being kept secret from the public, when our tax dollars are literally supporting the prostitution of young Afghani boys. Where is our hopey changey president calling for a congressional investigation and criminal prosecution of the soldiers involved? ...
Adopt-A-Soldier Update
Sending a special thank you out to everyone who donated items for Adopt-A-Soldier. I’m pleased to report that the package was sent out this morning, and should arrive in time for Christmas.
We will be sending out one more smaller box for cards, snacks, small toiletries and the like, if anyone wants to get a last-minute donation in.
Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you...
Adopting a Soldier For Christmas - Please Help.
This is something I’ve done for a while now, but with the economy as it is, it’s harder for me to cover all of the costs alone. So, I am asking my fine and generous friends for help. If any of you would like to donate money or items, please click the “ask” button above and send me a note. Christmas cards or letters would also be appreciated.
My solder’s...
Chiefs vs Chargers - NFL Week 14
Our team has played extremely well this year. Dwayne Bowe’s mistakes cost us two games, and he’s risen above them to turn in an outstanding season, thus far.
The only reason anyone is talking about the Dolts is a gift-wrapped win from Peyton Manning and their history of turning it on in December. Well, my friends, they’re two games back and one likely loss away from going on a long-ass...
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Oklahoma Officials to Block "Holiday" Parade -...
For the record, folks, if we want to be truly politically and historically correct, the holiday should be called “Saturnalia” or “Yule.” The original holiday that became Christmas has absolutely nothing to do with Jesus or his birth, and everything to do with not wanting to miss out on mama’s home cooking and a few days off on account of a pesky cultural takeover. I...
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Wikileaks' Founder a Wanted Man - Kansas City Star
So much with “they hate us for our freedom,” huh? Assange deserves a Pulitzer, if only for exposing our military’s willful use of lethal force against civilians.
Think what you will about the release of “state secrets,” but when they directly contradict our own propaganda, it’s fair game in my book. Americans believe that what happens outside of our borders...