It Just Can't Be That Simple
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Change I Could Believe In
If only Barry would make stupidity illegal.
Here's my nominee for the first summary execution.
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28.3.09
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Here's my nominee for the first summary execution.
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28.3.09
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
WTF of the Day
The title of this post links to another example of good intentions getting out of control.
The digital age provides teenagers with new ways to participate in that time honored tradition known as teenage stupidity. Seems the latest in juvenile cool is to take a cell phone picture of your naked self & send it to your friends. To your normal adult, this is a horrible idea - for many reasons.
It seems some poor schmucks had their pictures discovered by "authorities". Concerned about child predators "authorities decided to file the child pornography charges to send a strong message".
According to the article, the unlucky kids might not get jail time but they will be forced to register as sexual offenders for at least 10 years.
So a stern lecture has been replaced with getting tagged as a pervert. The cost of teenage high jinks has gotten pretty high. The only thing remaining constant is the mantra - be cool but don't get caught. In that light, maybe this is just some low level Darwinism.
I can't wait to read about the proud parent charged with child pornography for taking a picture of their naked newborn. ¶ 15.3.09 0 comments
The digital age provides teenagers with new ways to participate in that time honored tradition known as teenage stupidity. Seems the latest in juvenile cool is to take a cell phone picture of your naked self & send it to your friends. To your normal adult, this is a horrible idea - for many reasons.
It seems some poor schmucks had their pictures discovered by "authorities". Concerned about child predators "authorities decided to file the child pornography charges to send a strong message".
According to the article, the unlucky kids might not get jail time but they will be forced to register as sexual offenders for at least 10 years.
So a stern lecture has been replaced with getting tagged as a pervert. The cost of teenage high jinks has gotten pretty high. The only thing remaining constant is the mantra - be cool but don't get caught. In that light, maybe this is just some low level Darwinism.
I can't wait to read about the proud parent charged with child pornography for taking a picture of their naked newborn. ¶ 15.3.09 0 comments
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Last Time
... I'm warning you guys, this is the last time I sign a bill with earmarks. .... Sounds like some juvenile ranting.
Come on Barry, where is that change you promised. Why don't you just veto the whole thing. Then send all the federal workers home on unpaid furlough (just like a whole bunch of companies are doing). Make the congress & senate work without pay until they finish a new spending bill with no earmarks & no growth (just like most corporations are doing). Look how much money you'll save the tax payers. It could be the first step on the long road back to a balanced budget.
And while you are at it, tell Pelosi and company they are going to start flying coach with the auto execs.
That would be change in which I could believe. ¶ 11.3.09 0 comments
Come on Barry, where is that change you promised. Why don't you just veto the whole thing. Then send all the federal workers home on unpaid furlough (just like a whole bunch of companies are doing). Make the congress & senate work without pay until they finish a new spending bill with no earmarks & no growth (just like most corporations are doing). Look how much money you'll save the tax payers. It could be the first step on the long road back to a balanced budget.
And while you are at it, tell Pelosi and company they are going to start flying coach with the auto execs.
That would be change in which I could believe. ¶ 11.3.09 0 comments
Friday, March 06, 2009
Hypothetical Question
Assume Dr. Phil and Oprah produced an offspring, just how big a piece of shit would that be?
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6.3.09
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
My Allergy
I've decided it's time to admit I'm allergic to stupidity. I'm not talking about Darwin award stupidity. Anything that begins with "Hey y'all watch this" is just funny. I'm talking about everyday garden variety homo-stupidicous.
Symptom severity seems to increase roughly proportional to exposure severity and duration. Minor passing exposure produces a simple sneer or scowl. Next comes a mild anxiety which usually clears once I'm removed from the viral vector. Moderate exposure produces an intense and lingering irritation. Severe exposure requires immediate ingestion of anti-hypertensives.
When applying for my current job, two of my references told the human resources lady I don't suffer fools well. They hired me anyway. I believe they have a sadistic sense of humor & just though it would be funny to expose me to the locals. ¶ 5.3.09 0 comments
Symptom severity seems to increase roughly proportional to exposure severity and duration. Minor passing exposure produces a simple sneer or scowl. Next comes a mild anxiety which usually clears once I'm removed from the viral vector. Moderate exposure produces an intense and lingering irritation. Severe exposure requires immediate ingestion of anti-hypertensives.
When applying for my current job, two of my references told the human resources lady I don't suffer fools well. They hired me anyway. I believe they have a sadistic sense of humor & just though it would be funny to expose me to the locals. ¶ 5.3.09 0 comments
