Oh Jeeeeeeze, O.J. (again)
September 19, 2007 on 5:14 pm | In Rants | Comments OffWhen I began listening to my daily assortment of Talk Radio programs last Friday on my XM Radio, I thought for a minute that I had been transported via some freak time warp back to the mid 1990’s. Hilary Clinton was being chastized for regurgitating her National Health Care proposal, and for questionable contributions to her campaign by the Chinese. AND, O. J. Simpson was in trouble with the law again. This time for armed robbery, kidnapping, and sundry lesser charges; in Las Vegas no less. I don’t know what to think yet about his guilt or innocence. The entire “cast of characters” involved are a tawdry lot of miscreants. Looks like we’re in for another Media Circus. All O. J.; all the time. YUK!!! On Monday, believe it or not, Fox News had already located, and interviewed the Bail Bondsman who is to “go his bail”, 2 days before his arraingment. JEEEEEZE!!!! I’m already sick of it all. I could be enticed to change my stance on abortion, if it could be made retroactive, and we could begin with O. J. I do, however, have one legitimate concern. If O. J. is found guilty and incarcerated, who is going to scour the golf courses in Florida for the “real” killers of Ron and Nichole.
Just Pick One
March 11, 2007 on 9:52 am | In Rants | Comments OffLast night, actually 0200 this AM, was Daylight Saving Time. It was 3 week earlier this year than in previous years. Spring foreward, even if it’s not even spring yet!!
Isn’t it about time to end this archaic farce. All of the reasons for it’s implementation are no longer applicable today.
We are no longer a society based on agriculture, so the effect it has on agriculture is inconsequential. Most of today’s farm equipment is now equiped with ultra-bright lights which enable farm workers to work at night. I know this for a fact because I am often blinded by their lights when they are working near the road on which i’m travelling.
The theory that it saves energy has pretty much been debunked. The energy saved by not having to turn on the lights earlier is offset by more people out running around in their gas-guzzling SUV’s.
Lets face it folks, the only reason we still have Daylight Saving Time is commercial. Big Business can sell more widgits if people don’t have to venture out in the dark to buy them.
In my humble opinion, it is time to JUST PICK ONE or the other, and make it permanent. End this nonsensical charade. Stand up “sheeple”. Say no to Daylight Saving Time…..
IN A LATHER
October 21, 2006 on 10:57 pm | In Rants | Comments OffMore and more often these days, i’m finding these new Soap Dispensers in public restrooms which dispense Pre-lathered Soap. Is this just another indication of the Decline and Fall of America? Are there that many Americans with Physical Infirmities which prevent them from rubbing their hands together to make lather?? Have Americans become so Lazy that rubbing their hands together to make lather is too much of a strain?? Have Americans become so Dumb that they can’t comprehend the concept of rubbing their hands together to make lather?? Have Americans lives become so Cluttered that they can’t take the time to rub their hands together to make lather?? Have Americans so Addled their Brains with alcohol and/or drugs that Pre-lathered Soap is the only way to maintain minimum standards of Hygene?? Have Americans become so attuned to their bodies that they are afraid of a Repetitive Motion injury if they rub their hands together too often??
What kind of mind could even conceive a need for Pre-Lathered soap? “Gee, Bill, you know my hands are really dirty”. “Yeah Fred, why don’t you go wash them”? “Wash them, Bill”? “Yeah, Fred, you know, go into the bathroom, turn on the water, put some soap on your hands, rub them together until a lather forms, then rinse them off and dry them”. “Gee, Bill, that sounds complicated, not to mention physically and mentally taxing, and time consuming. Plus, you could hurt yourself. There should be an easier way”. Both together, “I’ve got it, Pre-lathered Soap”!!
What’s next, Pre-Chewed Food?? GEEEZE!!!
Faith In Humanity Restored, Somewhat??
September 6, 2006 on 10:46 am | In Rants | Comments OffDuring my last extended visit to Las Vegas before Labor Day weekend, I lost track of my shaving kit. On the 30th, I went in to thw WWW to ’spruce up’ and use the ATM. Since the ATM is on the way to the restroom, I stopped by there first. I put my shaving kit on top of the ATM while I conducted my business. After that, I forgot about it as I walked away from the ATM toward the restroom putting my ‘loot’ away. As soon as I got to the restroom door, about 35 ft from the ATM, I realized I didn’t have my shaving kit, and returned to the ATM to retrieve it. BUT, IT WAS GONE. Mind you I had traveled a total of 70 ft, in about a minute. I asked at the Security Desk if anyone had turned in a shaving kit. The Officer cousulted his lost item list and said that it hadn’t been turned in. I also checked with the Sports Book betting desk and the Bartender, but to no avail. I had to purchase all new stuff for a shaving kit to the tune of about $25.00. I had a spare bag already. Later in the day, I checked back with Security, but it still hadn’t turned up. This made me wonder what the H___ had happened in America. Who would want someone else’s shaving kit. It contained nothing valuable to anyone else; used razor, shaving cream, used toothbrush and toothpaste, an almost empty bottle of Brut aftershave, etc, etc. The handle on the bag was almost completely torn off. Like I said, nothing of value. So why was it taken?
As it turns out, it wasn’t. The next day I was sitting at the Bar having my morning caffine (iced tea) when I casually mentioned to the waitress that someone had taken my shaving kit. She said that she had found one on top of the ATM and turned it in to Security yesterday AM (she is the one person that I didn’t ask about it at the time). This, of course, sent me immediately back to the Security Desk. This time I looked over his shoulder when he was checking his list. I saw an entry for a “travel kit”. I said that was probably it. I was asked to describe the contents, which I did. Sure enough, it was there all the time. MY FAITH IN HUMANITY IS RESTORED, SOMEWHAT. I’m glad to know that no one stole it, but I have to wonder at the calibre of the Security staff at the WWW, whose synapses are so rusty from lack of use that they couldn’t make the connection between a “shaving kit” and a “travel kit”???????? I guess the old addage is true: When you pay minimum wage, you get minimum wage help.
Oh well, nothing lost….. I guess I just bought the replacement items for the contents of the kit a bit prematurely.
IMMIGRATION IDIOCY
June 14, 2006 on 1:08 am | In Rants | No CommentsAll sovereign nations in the world have Immigration laws. The difference between the United States and the rest of the world is that the other nations enforce their laws and deal harshly with those who enter their country illegally, and America does not.
Many Americans have turned a ‘blind eye’ to illegal immigration for decades. Average citizens have become ‘numbed’ to the problem. They make the mistake of trusting their elected Representatives to solve the problem (big mistake). Meanwhile, they can’t go to a convenience store for gas and some sundries without encountering a language barrier and a surly attitude, in their own country.
Politicians in America are “the best that money can buy”. Unfortunately, I mean that literally, not facetiously. Republicans see cheap labor so that their “big business contributor” cronies can increase their profit margins. Democrats see “potential voters” and pander to the myriad illegal immigrant lobbyists so that they can increase their power base. Neither see the damage being done to the fabric of this country by illegal immigration, or if they do, they don’t care. These narcissistic ninnys only care about getting re-elected. They propose “eye wash”, feel-good legislation to dupe their constituents into thinking they care, get the “7-second sound bite on CNN”, then make sure that it is ‘tabled’ in Committee until after the next ‘election cycle’. Currently, Congress has two versions of an Immigration Bill, one in the Senate, and the other in the House of Representatives. Both are in the above mentioned “eye wash”, feel-good legislation catagory, written to pander to their individual constituancies. The proposed Senate Bill is basically “delayed amnesty”. This is the one favored by President Bush and Senator Kennedy. (Note: If you see President Bush and Senator Kennedy standing before the TV cameras in agreement on anything, you just have to assume that President Bush is wrong on that particular issue). The proposed House Bill is the exact opposite. It basically states that all 12 to 20 million illegals should be ’rounded up’ and deported. Neither Bill does anything to actually solve the problem. The awful truth is that they don’t want to deal with illegal immigration. If they do accidently pass a Bill regarding illegal immigration, they don’t fund it. The costs of these “unfunded mandates” are thereby passed on to the already over-burdened State and Local governments.
Hospital Emergency Rooms are closing because they are being inundated by illegal immigrants, and they can no longer afford to offer pro bono care. Public Schools are mandated to provide bi-lingual education. Despite what the pinheaded pundits would have you believe, a dis-proportionate number of illegals are recieving Welfare benefits. Yet, when some Americans do urge enforcement immigration laws, or enactment of new updated laws designed to secure our borders, they are branded as racists or xenophobes, with full complicity from the media, by pro-illegal activist groups.
With the number of illegal immigrants in the US now estimated at between 12 and 20 million, the question becomes what can be done.
The first thing we need to do is secure the borders. In the shadow of 9-11, security should be Job 1. In May, 2006, President Bush proposed that 6000 National Guard troops be stationed along the borders to supplement the Bordert Patrol. This is blatent bogus B___ S___ indicating that he really has no intention of securing the border. The actual number needed is at least 10 times that amount. They should also be given full Border Patrol powers to interdict illegals, turn them around, and send them back. Taking them to a Processing Center, giving them a date to appear for an Immigration Hearing, then releasing them is just idiocy. 99.999% will never show up for the Hearing. Catch & release is fine if you’re fishing. It is not however, sound Imigration policy. In addition, ’state of the art’ electronic surveillance should be installed along the border, and, where practical, a 3-stage wall should be built. (The wall installed near San Diego significantly reduced illegal border crossings in that area).
The second thing we need to do is identify those already here illegally. Illegals should be given 90 days to register with the INS, be fingerprinted, provide an actual address, and obtain a “tamper proof” Identification Card, which would be required for employment. Anyone with a criminal record (1 or more felony convictions, or 3 or more misdemeanor convictions) would not be allowed to remain. After the 90 day “grace” period, anyone caught without the ID card would automatically be deported. Those who comply with the above conditions and qualify should be given a “pathway to citizenship” by “jumping through a few more “hoops”. The first “hoop” would be to pay a fine of $2000.00 or perform 1000 hours of Community Service. This would indicate that they are serious about becoming a citizen. The second “hoop” would be to have a job, and remain employed for 5 years (not necessarily in the same job). A gap of 30 days between jobs would be acceptable with a maximum of 4 different jobs in the 5 year period. This would indicate that they are reasonably stable. The third and final “hoop” would be to learn English to at least a 5th grade level. This would indicate that they are trying to assimilate. After they have met the above criteria, they would be put at the back of the line for citizenship behind those from their particular country of origin who respected our laws and legally applied for citizenship.
The third thing we need to do is penalize those who employ illegals. Nothing would make me happier than seeing a few CEO’s of major corporations doing a “perp walk” on Fox News for knowingly hiring illegals. It would also significantly stem the flow of illegals into this country. A fine of $25,000.00 per illegal, per day they were employed would be appropriate. Multiple repeat offenders would face prosecution and Federal prison time, and not in one of the “Club Fed” facilities.
The forth and final thing we need to do is slap the Social Security Administration around until they get control of their own system. Because of identity theft, there are millions of duplicate Social Security numbers issued. The government doesn’t want to do this because it’s like ‘free money’ to them. If it doesn’t already exist, any “apprentice computer geek” could develop a program to find duplicate Social Security numbers, identify the person to whom it was originally issued (living or deceased), and create a list of people illegally using that same number to be turned in to the appropriate law enforcement agency for immediate action. Aside from the obvious [to people with functioning brain stems, not necessarily politicians] security threat, posed by the lack of control by the Social Security Administration, illegal immigrants obtain fraudulent Social Security cards and then use them to defraud the government (re: American taxpayers).
I’m sure that there are many more things we can do to secure our borders, and stop the illegal immigrant hemmorage, but this would certainly be a good start.
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