Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Liberals on the Dark Side

The following “Dear Osama” letter was published in The Stranger, a Seattle alternative reality rag.

"DEAR OSAMA BIN LADEN

I’m sorry. You were right. We deserve to be blown up.

After last Tuesday, well… what can I say? You had us pegged dead-on the first time--although I was in denial and refused to believe it up until now. We as a nation obviously ARE a bunch of mindless sheep, grown fat with consumerism and easily led down the primrose path into corruption. After what happened November 2, there’s just no denying it anymore. I’m ashamed that I was so blind for so long.

After 60 percent of eligible voters turned out and 51 percent of those voted for Bush, I can’t do anything but concede your point: There are no innocents left in America. We’ve brought this on ourselves. Go ahead and do your worst. We’ve got it coming--in a big way. All I ask is this: Give New York a break, okay? And leave New England, California, and the rest of the West Coast out of it as well. We’re on your side already! Please, stay focused and plan your next attack against the real enemy: those “red states” in the middle of the map. Fly a Cessna into the stands of a NASCAR rally. Put a suicide bomber on the Arch in St. Louis. Drive a truck-bomb into the Grand Ole Opry. Release anthrax at an Astros game. It’s all good! They’ve got it coming. I’m just sorry it took me so long to figure out how very right you were. Can you ever forgive me?

--Anonymous”

It raises the term sore loser to a whole new level, not to mention other ramifications of a more pressing nature.

Via John Sabotta at No Treason.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/16 at 04:32 AM
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Nigger Rich

Do you see that term, above?  It’s derogatory, it’s demeaning, and oh so politically incorrect.  If I recall correctly, I first heard the term used when I was a teenage kid, say 1972, 1973.  I recall needing to ask what the heck the term meant, and, if I must provide a meaning, I think the following headline provides a fairly adequate explanation.

“Fight breaks out during taping of Vibe awards; one person stabbed"

Posted by John Venlet on 11/16 at 04:22 AM
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Quit Kicking Sand in My Face

So, did the French sign up for a Charles Atlas course?

“Peace must be ‘imposed’ on I Coast, says France"

Via Google News.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/16 at 04:14 AM
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Monday, November 15, 2004

For John Sabotta

John, this Velazko creation is for you.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/15 at 11:40 AM
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The Chinese Have My Sympathies

“China licenses first 700 corporate lawyers"

One of the supposed benefits, joining the stuffed shirt clubs.

"Corporate lawyers will now be allowed to join lawyer associations, which have consisted of law firm lawyers only."

Posted by John Venlet on 11/15 at 08:09 AM
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There Must be Something in the Water

I see Japan isn’t the only country with concerns, currently, about submarines in the water.

“Mystery sub entered Israeli waters in north last week"

Posted by John Venlet on 11/15 at 05:16 AM
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Symphonic Wisdom Monday

Gary Cruse has completed composition of “Best of Me Symphony #50." It’s better reading than anything else out there, so far, on a Monday morning.

My favorite passage.

"To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increases his riches, increases his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble finds it not."

Posted by John Venlet on 11/15 at 05:04 AM
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Sunday, November 14, 2004

Benefit of Early Rising

I’d almost forgotten that the Leonids are making their annual appearance. Though I have never seen the Leonids rival the Perseids, they are still a visual delight.

So, if you’re up early, say 4 A.M. on Wednesday morning, don some warm clothes and point your nose skyward, you may just possibly be rewarded with some heavenly eye candies.

Link to the Leonids info via J. Orlin Grabbe.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/14 at 01:35 PM
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More Unthinking Cops and Tasers - Does it Qualify as an Epidemic?

The way the word epidemic is used, nowadays, by the MSM, to denote relatively localized or self-induced medicals woes, tasering unarmed individuals should qualify as an epidemic.  First a 75 year old woman, then a 6 year old boy, and now a 12 year old girl.

In Colorado Springs, cops use their Tasers like there is some kind of quota associated with the damn things.

"Colorado Springs police fired their stun guns at people an average of 40 times a month in the first six months they carried the weapons."

Are there any cops who have a brain?

Posted by John Venlet on 11/14 at 01:11 PM
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Not Just a Bird's-Eye View, "God's Eye-View"

Money, money, money.  When it can just be taken from individuals at the point of a gun, money is no object, no matter how grandiose the scheme, or near-sighted the deity.

"The Pentagon is building its own Internet, the military’s world wide web for the wars of the future.

The goal is to give all American commanders and troops a moving picture of all foreign enemies and threats - “a God’s-eye view” of battle."

“Pentagon Envisioning a Costly Internet for War"

Posted by John Venlet on 11/14 at 05:20 AM
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Saturday, November 13, 2004

Will They Need a Disclaimer Posted, Too?

My sons inform me NASCAR stands for Non Athletic Sport Centered Around Racing, not that they wouldn’t enjoy getting behind the wheel of one of those muscle cars and spinning it around the track.

Anyway, NASCAR is an expensive endeavor and draws deep pocketed sponsors like TIDE or makers of chew and what not.  Today I read that NASCAR is allowing new sponsorships from a source, I’m fairly certain, will raise eyebrows.  Liquor makers.

I can see it now, the Popov vodka team, or, even better, the Thunderbird team.  But will they require the standard disclaimer, “Don’t Drink and Drive,” be painted on the car, too?

“NASCAR Green-Flags Liquor Sponsors"

Alcohol fueled just developed a whole new meaning.

Via Bar of Solitude.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/13 at 09:16 AM
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More Art Stuff

My friend also pointed me to an interesting painting, done in 1463 by Bernt Notke, titled “Death from Lübeck," or "The Dance of Death." The painting is rather large, 30 meters long, and because of this you’ll have to click individual frames to view the entire piece.  Below each panel is an accompanying medieval text that is worth reading also.

Interesting.

The link was originally lifted from Fred Lapides.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/13 at 06:55 AM
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Mexican Wood Carvings

Yesterday evening, a good friend pointed me to a site which displays and markets wood carvings made by various Mexican folk artists.  The pieces unfortunately do not have individual links, and not all of them are that impressive, but there are some that just have to be viewed, if only to read the descriptions.  I’ll quote the descriptions of a couple of the pieces, but you’ll have to scroll down to view them when you click the link.

The description.

"Smiling with the thought of yet another paddling this devil nun stands patiently."

Directly below the nun, is another great description of yet another piece.

"Moving up the ranks of the church of hell is this menacing devil bishop.  Issuing orders and taking few this fellow means business."

Oaxacan Woodcarving.

Check out the bizarre gallery, too.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/13 at 06:33 AM
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Friday, November 12, 2004

Those Wacky California Politico Administrators

"An 11-year-old girl in West Covina, Calif., was suspended from her school from (sic) doing “dangerous” cartwheels and hand stands during lunch time, according to a Local 6 News report."

“11-Year-Old Girl Suspended For ‘Dangerous’ Cartwheels At School"

The next thing you know, California schools will be requiring helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist supports, etcetera, etcetera, be donned just to venture out onto the playground.  Be safe, kiddies.

Via Drudge.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/12 at 11:02 AM
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Tasering Old People and Kids

Three weeks ago I noted the police tasering a 75 year old woman. Today, I see the police have gone to the other end of the spectrum and tasered a 6 year old boy.

Judas frickin priest!

Via Drudge.

Posted by John Venlet on 11/12 at 07:02 AM
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