Upside Down
There is something seriously wrong with the justice system in this country. Our judges have no wisdom, they don't understand our constitution and it's obvious they don't have the best interest of this country at heart. Reading comprehension is foreign to them or they are dishonest. Like doctors, they are no longer deserving of respect based on their position. "Your Honor" is a joke. This link is just the latest to illustrate their foolishness.
Judge Bars Death Penalty for Moussaoui
Friday, October 03, 2003
Thursday, October 02, 2003
Bald Eagles
After picking up Joshua from school we went to Walmart and after getting out of the car I heard an unusual, piercing bird call. I looked around and saw a couple of large birds flying towards us and as they got closer I realized they were Bald Eagles. James was impressed, he seemed excited to be seeing them (more than usual, he loves birds) and that has me wondering if it was the birds (did he see something special about them?) or was it just because of my reaction? They really are something though.
After picking up Joshua from school we went to Walmart and after getting out of the car I heard an unusual, piercing bird call. I looked around and saw a couple of large birds flying towards us and as they got closer I realized they were Bald Eagles. James was impressed, he seemed excited to be seeing them (more than usual, he loves birds) and that has me wondering if it was the birds (did he see something special about them?) or was it just because of my reaction? They really are something though.
I Got Your Free Speech Right Here!
One person makes a "shocking" comment which, when you really think about it, wasn't so bad. I think what these people hear is; blah, blah, blah, blah, blacks are inferior, blah, blah, blah. What he said was:
""I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well,'' Limbaugh said. "There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."
I don't follow sports at all but even I have read on occasion the complaint that there are not enough black quarterbacks and black coaches/managment. Is it too much to think some people might want McNabb to do well because of that? You know there are people who are rooting for this guy for just that reason. And who cares? I would hope he does well too, so what? Is it really so terrible to have the opinion that the defense carried the team? How many blacks are on the defense? Over 50%? More? This whole thing is about one thing only - get Rush Limbaugh. Anything to shut him up.
"Democratic presidential candidates Wesley Clark, Howard Dean and Rev. Al Sharpton called for ESPN to fire Limbaugh, a conservative talk-show host. Others in the political and athletic circles also lashed out at Limbaugh's comments."
Rush Limbaugh is not allowed to hold that opinion because he's a conservative.
Limbaugh resigns from NFL show
And then we have the guy who wants to wear a t-shirt to high school with a picture of President Bush and the words "International Terrorist." The school told him to take it off or go home. He sued.
"But, the judge said, "The record does not reveal any basis for (the assistant principal's) fear aside from his belief that the T-shirt conveyed an unpopular political message."
So, just because the message is unpopular is no reason to prevent the student from wearing the shirt. Hmmm. Even though you can't intelligently make any comparison between George Bush and a terrorist. If you think you can you need to get back on your meds.
Student May Wear Bush 'Terrorist' Shirt
PS: I was just watching some interviews on ESPN and it is very clear the people who were calling for Rush to be fired believe Rush was saying that blacks are not as good as whites. My guess is they didn't even hear or read what he said (What else is new?). Anyone who payed a little attention in english class could discern that he said nothing of the sort.
Someone just said "to say that someone would want a quarterback to do well because he is black is ludicrous." That statement is ludicrous. What about Tiger Woods? No one is proud of him because he is dark skinned and kicking ass in a sport not previously known for black athletes.
This past week the news has been making me ill. I can't watch but for a few minutes just to see if anything new is happening. Of course, every time I tune in it's to the same non-news over and over. Why wasn't it news when Clinton gave China secret semi-conductor tehnology that enables them to have nuclear weapons aimed at US cities at this very moment? You think they'll never use them?
One person makes a "shocking" comment which, when you really think about it, wasn't so bad. I think what these people hear is; blah, blah, blah, blah, blacks are inferior, blah, blah, blah. What he said was:
""I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well,'' Limbaugh said. "There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."
I don't follow sports at all but even I have read on occasion the complaint that there are not enough black quarterbacks and black coaches/managment. Is it too much to think some people might want McNabb to do well because of that? You know there are people who are rooting for this guy for just that reason. And who cares? I would hope he does well too, so what? Is it really so terrible to have the opinion that the defense carried the team? How many blacks are on the defense? Over 50%? More? This whole thing is about one thing only - get Rush Limbaugh. Anything to shut him up.
"Democratic presidential candidates Wesley Clark, Howard Dean and Rev. Al Sharpton called for ESPN to fire Limbaugh, a conservative talk-show host. Others in the political and athletic circles also lashed out at Limbaugh's comments."
Rush Limbaugh is not allowed to hold that opinion because he's a conservative.
Limbaugh resigns from NFL show
And then we have the guy who wants to wear a t-shirt to high school with a picture of President Bush and the words "International Terrorist." The school told him to take it off or go home. He sued.
"But, the judge said, "The record does not reveal any basis for (the assistant principal's) fear aside from his belief that the T-shirt conveyed an unpopular political message."
So, just because the message is unpopular is no reason to prevent the student from wearing the shirt. Hmmm. Even though you can't intelligently make any comparison between George Bush and a terrorist. If you think you can you need to get back on your meds.
Student May Wear Bush 'Terrorist' Shirt
PS: I was just watching some interviews on ESPN and it is very clear the people who were calling for Rush to be fired believe Rush was saying that blacks are not as good as whites. My guess is they didn't even hear or read what he said (What else is new?). Anyone who payed a little attention in english class could discern that he said nothing of the sort.
Someone just said "to say that someone would want a quarterback to do well because he is black is ludicrous." That statement is ludicrous. What about Tiger Woods? No one is proud of him because he is dark skinned and kicking ass in a sport not previously known for black athletes.
This past week the news has been making me ill. I can't watch but for a few minutes just to see if anything new is happening. Of course, every time I tune in it's to the same non-news over and over. Why wasn't it news when Clinton gave China secret semi-conductor tehnology that enables them to have nuclear weapons aimed at US cities at this very moment? You think they'll never use them?
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
I Wanna See That Movie
Yesterday I was sitting with James and a commercial came on for Jack Black's new movie, School of Rock. He started laughing at Jack and said "He's funny, I wanna see that movie. --- James, you're 3 years old!
Yesterday I was sitting with James and a commercial came on for Jack Black's new movie, School of Rock. He started laughing at Jack and said "He's funny, I wanna see that movie. --- James, you're 3 years old!
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
L
Thanks to #!/usr/bin/girl for pointing the way to this company. Check out the monitors. Strange name though - L. It stands for Leibemann. I like the logo made of rock. I won't be buying one soon, however.
Thanks to #!/usr/bin/girl for pointing the way to this company. Check out the monitors. Strange name though - L. It stands for Leibemann. I like the logo made of rock. I won't be buying one soon, however.
Photo Day
It's been a long time since I've taken any pictures. I used to take alot, I don't know what's wrong with me lately. Maybe I'm just too tired to be creative. My mother mentioned she wanted some new pictures so I went ahead and took some today of James, Joshua and their horse friends. I even took a picture of some ants on a tree the kids were fascinated with. If you want to see them here's the link. It's Ofoto and you have to sign in - sorrry - it's free. I don't feel like messing with setting up an album and ftping it.
It was raining almost all day today, a good day to sleep. Too bad I couldn't. We opened the windows because it's finally getting somewhat cool and it was very soothing when I did sleep after Irma got home. I didn't want to get up. It was just a nice easy, constant rain. We ususally get very heavy rain with thunder and lightning and that's not very conducive to sleep unless it's off in the distance.
I Wish These Weren't True
I cannot comprehend how anyone, not to mention an entire culture, could possibly believe God, or actually their idea of God, would have you stab your daughter 11 times then slit her throat and leave her to bleed to death just because she was seeing someone outside your religion. For your HONOR?
"A bent and broken kitchen knife still protruding from her neck bore testament to the savagery of the attack."
Do you get virgins in heaven for that too?
And this one; Eating your friend's head.
Notice both happened in England, where guns are outlawed so people won't kill each other.
It's been a long time since I've taken any pictures. I used to take alot, I don't know what's wrong with me lately. Maybe I'm just too tired to be creative. My mother mentioned she wanted some new pictures so I went ahead and took some today of James, Joshua and their horse friends. I even took a picture of some ants on a tree the kids were fascinated with. If you want to see them here's the link. It's Ofoto and you have to sign in - sorrry - it's free. I don't feel like messing with setting up an album and ftping it.
It was raining almost all day today, a good day to sleep. Too bad I couldn't. We opened the windows because it's finally getting somewhat cool and it was very soothing when I did sleep after Irma got home. I didn't want to get up. It was just a nice easy, constant rain. We ususally get very heavy rain with thunder and lightning and that's not very conducive to sleep unless it's off in the distance.
I Wish These Weren't True
I cannot comprehend how anyone, not to mention an entire culture, could possibly believe God, or actually their idea of God, would have you stab your daughter 11 times then slit her throat and leave her to bleed to death just because she was seeing someone outside your religion. For your HONOR?
"A bent and broken kitchen knife still protruding from her neck bore testament to the savagery of the attack."
Do you get virgins in heaven for that too?
And this one; Eating your friend's head.
Notice both happened in England, where guns are outlawed so people won't kill each other.
Sunday, September 28, 2003
Slow Sunday
James and I were alone this morning so we went outside and he tried to get the horses to come to him and I mowed the lawn - out back at least. It was unbearably hot and James wanted me to stop and go in the house. That's rare. We learned the horses names because the owner had come by. One is Sting and the other is Toby. Only now there are 3 horses and we don't know the name of the third. It doesn't matter, they don't come whenever James calls them anyway.
I put a bunch more Cd's on eBay too. They sold well last time around.
Now it's raining, James is taking a nap with Irma, Joshua is in his room n- maybe I'll lay down too.
James and I were alone this morning so we went outside and he tried to get the horses to come to him and I mowed the lawn - out back at least. It was unbearably hot and James wanted me to stop and go in the house. That's rare. We learned the horses names because the owner had come by. One is Sting and the other is Toby. Only now there are 3 horses and we don't know the name of the third. It doesn't matter, they don't come whenever James calls them anyway.
I put a bunch more Cd's on eBay too. They sold well last time around.
Now it's raining, James is taking a nap with Irma, Joshua is in his room n- maybe I'll lay down too.
Saturday, September 27, 2003
The Stranger Within Your Gates
Deuteronomy 28:43 The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.
Our Own Paul Revere
The Keys to the Kingdom
Deuteronomy 28:43 The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.
Our Own Paul Revere
The Keys to the Kingdom
Friday, September 26, 2003
Temple Mount Revisited
Here is a more in-depth article on the recent collapse near the Islamic Museum. Of course the Arabs are blaming Israel.
"It looks terrible," said Eliat Mazar, an Israeli archaeologist and Temple Mount expert and a leader of the committee for preventing the destruction of antiquities at the site. "This collapse might cause a terrific series of collapses."
"Israeli archeologists believe the bulge and the new wall collapse are due to unauthorized Waqf construction at an underground area known as Solomon's Stables, located on the other side of the wall. Reports say Muslim authorities are constructing yet another mosque at the Jewish holy site."
"Newsweek has called the southern wall "The Armageddon wall," because the old rocks help support an enormous stone platform that holds the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, among Islam's most sacred shrines.
Should it collapse, some archeologists fear a doomsday effect – dead worshippers, perhaps in the thousands, riots throughout the Middle East and charges that Israel is responsible."
Here's a commentary on the collapse by Mark Armstrong.
My eBay
I've been doing pretty good selling on eBay. I like it. I'm getting a better handle on shipping costs too. I should have done this a long time ago. I've got alot of CD's to sell and the Elvis CD's sell really well.
James always goes to the post office with me and everyone there knows him now. He talks to everyone in line and asks them all kinds of questions but most people seem to enjoy it. He's not shy, that's for sure.
Here is a more in-depth article on the recent collapse near the Islamic Museum. Of course the Arabs are blaming Israel.
"It looks terrible," said Eliat Mazar, an Israeli archaeologist and Temple Mount expert and a leader of the committee for preventing the destruction of antiquities at the site. "This collapse might cause a terrific series of collapses."
"Israeli archeologists believe the bulge and the new wall collapse are due to unauthorized Waqf construction at an underground area known as Solomon's Stables, located on the other side of the wall. Reports say Muslim authorities are constructing yet another mosque at the Jewish holy site."
"Newsweek has called the southern wall "The Armageddon wall," because the old rocks help support an enormous stone platform that holds the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, among Islam's most sacred shrines.
Should it collapse, some archeologists fear a doomsday effect – dead worshippers, perhaps in the thousands, riots throughout the Middle East and charges that Israel is responsible."
Here's a commentary on the collapse by Mark Armstrong.
My eBay
I've been doing pretty good selling on eBay. I like it. I'm getting a better handle on shipping costs too. I should have done this a long time ago. I've got alot of CD's to sell and the Elvis CD's sell really well.
James always goes to the post office with me and everyone there knows him now. He talks to everyone in line and asks them all kinds of questions but most people seem to enjoy it. He's not shy, that's for sure.
Thursday, September 25, 2003
If There Is No God, There Is No Law
Three Secular Reasons Why America Should be Under God This is a very interesting commentary and he's right.
Fasionable
A lesson from Hitler's hideaway. A blogger posts a 65 year old column from Homes and Gardens magazine and the company, a bit embarrassed by it, cried copyright infringement.
"Homes & Gardens was all but overcome by how swell it all was: "There is nothing pretentious about the Fuhrer's little estate. It is one that any merchant of Munich or Nuremberg might possess in these lovely hills." Any merchant, that is, who wasn't Jewish, gypsy, gay, crippled or who might have expressed devotion to democratic ideals."
Three Secular Reasons Why America Should be Under God This is a very interesting commentary and he's right.
Fasionable
A lesson from Hitler's hideaway. A blogger posts a 65 year old column from Homes and Gardens magazine and the company, a bit embarrassed by it, cried copyright infringement.
"Homes & Gardens was all but overcome by how swell it all was: "There is nothing pretentious about the Fuhrer's little estate. It is one that any merchant of Munich or Nuremberg might possess in these lovely hills." Any merchant, that is, who wasn't Jewish, gypsy, gay, crippled or who might have expressed devotion to democratic ideals."
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Mosque Wall Collapse on the Temple Mount
"(IsraelNN.com) The southern wall of the Islamic Museum on the Temple Mount has collapsed -- the result of pouring too much concrete on the roof of the structure years ago, leading to the collapse due to the excess weight."
Plan to Bomb Temple Mount Uncovered
Report: Jewish "underground" planned to bomb Temple Mount mosques
One way or another, those mosques on the Temple Mount will be coming down. Don't be surprised to see it happen soon.
European Super-Region
European super-region plan touted
"Proposals are being put forward for the creation of a European super-region which could radically reshape the face of the Union."
The current European Union will not last but a more powerful super union will arise from the ashes.
The Pope is Sick Again
Pope cancels weekly audience
"The 83-year-old pontiff is reported to be suffering from intestinal problems."
"Although he has been in ill health for some time, his appearance in Slovakia indicated a marked deterioration in his state, correspondents said.
The Pope underwent an operation in 1992 to remove a large tumour from his intestine, which proved to be benign.
He suffered more intestinal problems in 1995 and a year later was operated on for appendicitis. "
"(IsraelNN.com) The southern wall of the Islamic Museum on the Temple Mount has collapsed -- the result of pouring too much concrete on the roof of the structure years ago, leading to the collapse due to the excess weight."
Plan to Bomb Temple Mount Uncovered
Report: Jewish "underground" planned to bomb Temple Mount mosques
One way or another, those mosques on the Temple Mount will be coming down. Don't be surprised to see it happen soon.
European Super-Region
European super-region plan touted
"Proposals are being put forward for the creation of a European super-region which could radically reshape the face of the Union."
The current European Union will not last but a more powerful super union will arise from the ashes.
The Pope is Sick Again
Pope cancels weekly audience
"The 83-year-old pontiff is reported to be suffering from intestinal problems."
"Although he has been in ill health for some time, his appearance in Slovakia indicated a marked deterioration in his state, correspondents said.
The Pope underwent an operation in 1992 to remove a large tumour from his intestine, which proved to be benign.
He suffered more intestinal problems in 1995 and a year later was operated on for appendicitis. "
A Couple Of Interesting Commentaries
The right to deal
It's puppetmaster Hillary for Vice President in 2004 We'll find out soon enough.
The right to deal
It's puppetmaster Hillary for Vice President in 2004 We'll find out soon enough.
How Much More Can We Take?
Socialized medicine in U.S. is inevitable!
"On the one hand, we have an onrushing public front which overwhelmingly believes Americans are entitled to medical care – that medical care is a basic right that they should neither have to pay for nor be denied. We also have an extremely dangerous political front made up of thousands of politicians and bureaucrats who are collectively approaching a level-5 (as measured on the FDR scale) state of terminal drooling over the possibility of having the entire population of this nation by their medicinal short hairs."
News Flash
"Sad to say, many of the current Democratic presidential candidates lack intellectual integrity".
Another One
Arabic-language translator charged with aiding enemy
"A U.S. airman who served as an Arabic-language translator for terror-related prisoners at Guantanamo Bay has been charged with espionage and aiding the enemy.
The charges could carry the death penalty, Fox News reported."
But What Did It Do?
Tonight I got a call from the Sheriff's office asking if I had a map showing the location of the phone booths on property.
Me: "No, we only have one and it's right here next to the lobby."
Caller: "Can you see it from the lobby?"
Me:"Well, no, not at night." (There's a tint on that window, during the day you can't see in but at night you can't see out.)
Caller: "OK, we're gonna send a patrol car around. Thank you."
They never did, as far as I know. I wish they had because now I won't find out why they were asking.
Socialized medicine in U.S. is inevitable!
"On the one hand, we have an onrushing public front which overwhelmingly believes Americans are entitled to medical care – that medical care is a basic right that they should neither have to pay for nor be denied. We also have an extremely dangerous political front made up of thousands of politicians and bureaucrats who are collectively approaching a level-5 (as measured on the FDR scale) state of terminal drooling over the possibility of having the entire population of this nation by their medicinal short hairs."
News Flash
"Sad to say, many of the current Democratic presidential candidates lack intellectual integrity".
Another One
Arabic-language translator charged with aiding enemy
"A U.S. airman who served as an Arabic-language translator for terror-related prisoners at Guantanamo Bay has been charged with espionage and aiding the enemy.
The charges could carry the death penalty, Fox News reported."
But What Did It Do?
Tonight I got a call from the Sheriff's office asking if I had a map showing the location of the phone booths on property.
Me: "No, we only have one and it's right here next to the lobby."
Caller: "Can you see it from the lobby?"
Me:"Well, no, not at night." (There's a tint on that window, during the day you can't see in but at night you can't see out.)
Caller: "OK, we're gonna send a patrol car around. Thank you."
They never did, as far as I know. I wish they had because now I won't find out why they were asking.
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Diane Alden Talks Education
Just Kindly Nod
"America is becoming a nation of idle participants in the destruction of our own country and civilization."
Tech Support
I had to come back to work Monday at 10am for training on the new reservation system. I brought James because I have no one else to watch him. He had fun, meeting new people and exploring the hotel. We waited around until 11 and no trainer showed up. Then we discovered there was no one coming - it was supposed to be training over the phone. I was the lucky one who had to talk to them. The guy was completely unhelpful and was unable to answer my questions. He ended up having to transfer me to tech support to answer them. The last time I talked to tech support I called to get the password to get into the system and ended up teaching him that you could set up different passwords for each clerk - not a good sign. This time I spoke to a woman who was pretty smart but didn't know the system. She was just looking for answers the same way I was doing on my own and we ended up coming to the conclusion that the information I needed changed had to be done at headquarters and couldn't be done at the hotel. At least she could tell me how to get that done.
By this time James was wanting to go wandering around and exploring on his own - he was getting restless. It was time to go. Irma called and I let him talk to her for a while. I saw him opening the swinging door on the garbage and looking like he was gonna put the phone in there - he didn't. When I spoke to Irma she told me he was telling her he was gonna throw her in the garbage. I don't know why. We went home after a quick stop at the post office, changed his clothes, picked up Joshua from school, came home and took a much needed (by both of us) nap.
Just Kindly Nod
"America is becoming a nation of idle participants in the destruction of our own country and civilization."
Tech Support
I had to come back to work Monday at 10am for training on the new reservation system. I brought James because I have no one else to watch him. He had fun, meeting new people and exploring the hotel. We waited around until 11 and no trainer showed up. Then we discovered there was no one coming - it was supposed to be training over the phone. I was the lucky one who had to talk to them. The guy was completely unhelpful and was unable to answer my questions. He ended up having to transfer me to tech support to answer them. The last time I talked to tech support I called to get the password to get into the system and ended up teaching him that you could set up different passwords for each clerk - not a good sign. This time I spoke to a woman who was pretty smart but didn't know the system. She was just looking for answers the same way I was doing on my own and we ended up coming to the conclusion that the information I needed changed had to be done at headquarters and couldn't be done at the hotel. At least she could tell me how to get that done.
By this time James was wanting to go wandering around and exploring on his own - he was getting restless. It was time to go. Irma called and I let him talk to her for a while. I saw him opening the swinging door on the garbage and looking like he was gonna put the phone in there - he didn't. When I spoke to Irma she told me he was telling her he was gonna throw her in the garbage. I don't know why. We went home after a quick stop at the post office, changed his clothes, picked up Joshua from school, came home and took a much needed (by both of us) nap.
Sunday, September 21, 2003
We Can Reason With Them - Really - They Are Perfectly Sane
RAFSANJANI SAYS MUSLIMS SHOULD USE NUCLEAR WEAPON AGAINST ISRAEL
"It seems that Mr. Hashemi-Rafsanjani is forgetting that due to the present intertwinement of Israel and Palestine, the destruction of the Jewish State would also means the mass killing of Palestinian population as well", observed one Iranian commentator.
They don't really care one wit about the "Palestinians." The "Palestinians" are pawns - that's all. They want the Jews dead - at all costs.
RAFSANJANI SAYS MUSLIMS SHOULD USE NUCLEAR WEAPON AGAINST ISRAEL
"It seems that Mr. Hashemi-Rafsanjani is forgetting that due to the present intertwinement of Israel and Palestine, the destruction of the Jewish State would also means the mass killing of Palestinian population as well", observed one Iranian commentator.
They don't really care one wit about the "Palestinians." The "Palestinians" are pawns - that's all. They want the Jews dead - at all costs.
Friday, September 19, 2003
I'm Down Wit Dat
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said he would kill himself if Israel tried to expel or kill him.
Davis Loses Touch With Reality
"My vision is to make the most diverse state on earth, and we have people from every planet on the earth in this state. We have the sons and daughters of every, of people from every planet, of every country on earth," he said.
Davis concedes he had lost touch with voters
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said he would kill himself if Israel tried to expel or kill him.
Davis Loses Touch With Reality
"My vision is to make the most diverse state on earth, and we have people from every planet on the earth in this state. We have the sons and daughters of every, of people from every planet, of every country on earth," he said.
Davis concedes he had lost touch with voters
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