Stop screwing up my sci-fi shows!
I loved the new BSG, until they decided to turn it into some weird intro to philosophy thing. It looked like there would be some new Human Vs. Robot stuff this season. Sadly, it is right back to the same old crap and off my DVR schedule for good.
I was one of the few that like the Sarah Connor Chronicles. I watched last week's episode and for the life of me can't figure out what the fuck it was about.
And finally, Heroes.....
What the fuck is this show even about anymore? I offered this suggestion months ago, but kill the damned cheerleader already! She is adding nothing to show other than constantly bitching about how much it sucks to be indestructible. And why hasn't Sylar killed that little twerp yet? Sylar doesn't need a sidekick, especially not one that is even more annoying than the cheerleader. And speaking of Sylar, isn't one heroe with a daddy complex enough? Badass supervillans don't have daddy complexes. Well, maybe they do, but you don't write half of a show around it. While I am listing people to kill, either kill Peter or give him back all of his powers. This only on power at a time crap is stupid. I hate you you most of all Heroe writers.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
David Frum Get One Thing Right
It really pained me to write that title, but Timothy Egan used a quote in his op-ed that pretty much sums up my thoughts on the whole Limbaugh bit currently playing out.
This whole tiff might be the greatest thing that has happened to Limbaugh since Clinton got a blowjob. I've seen discussion on if Limbaugh is a Republican first or a conservative first. The answer is neither, Rush is a businessman first and this is pure gold for him. It is even better for the Obama administration. Rush is only popular to a small segment of the overall population. To most people he is a large part of what people hate about government, people more concerned with the politics of things rather than the governing of. That isn't a leader that any party wants.
“If you’re a talk radio host and you have five million who listen and there are 50 million who hate you, you make a nice living. If you’re a Republican party, you’re marginalized.”
This whole tiff might be the greatest thing that has happened to Limbaugh since Clinton got a blowjob. I've seen discussion on if Limbaugh is a Republican first or a conservative first. The answer is neither, Rush is a businessman first and this is pure gold for him. It is even better for the Obama administration. Rush is only popular to a small segment of the overall population. To most people he is a large part of what people hate about government, people more concerned with the politics of things rather than the governing of. That isn't a leader that any party wants.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
If It Doesn't Work, Keep Doing The Same Thing
This is the kind of thing that drives me mad about US politics.
The embargo started in 1962 and was codified into law in 1992 with the stated purpose of bringing democracy to the Cuban people. Now I realize that a good deal of policy is meant to be long-term, but 47 years is a long ass time with little or no results.
And while the above drives me mad, shit like this just pisses me off to the point where I hope somebody runs against him in the primary.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a strong supporter of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba, is launching a full-on battle this week to remove several provisions from the 2009 government spending bill that would open a small crack in the slammed door of relations with Havana.
The embargo started in 1962 and was codified into law in 1992 with the stated purpose of bringing democracy to the Cuban people. Now I realize that a good deal of policy is meant to be long-term, but 47 years is a long ass time with little or no results.
And while the above drives me mad, shit like this just pisses me off to the point where I hope somebody runs against him in the primary.
Menendez has placed a "hold" that blocks votes on confirming Harvard University physicist John Holdren, who is in line to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Oregon State University marine biologist Jane Lubchenco, Obama's nominee to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. According to sources who asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to discuss the matter, Menendez is using the holds as leverage to get Senate leaders' attention for a matter related to Cuba rather than questioning the nominees' credentials.
A Good Idea
The Obama administration plans on placing the above emblem on projects that have been financed by their recent stimulus package. I really like the idea. The website listing is nice, but having something that could end up right in front of your face without you knowing it saying 'hey, this is what the stimulus money went for' is pretty smart.
Monday, March 2, 2009
The Cardinals Piss People Off
Boldin wants out. Edge want out. Now Warner has 'hurt feelings'. I'm calling it now, without Warner the Cardinals don't even make the play-offs next year.
As a side note, it feels damn good to have some NFL news to write about. I love politics, but it has gotten stale for me of late.
As a side note, it feels damn good to have some NFL news to write about. I love politics, but it has gotten stale for me of late.
Philly Hates Good Wide Receivers
If I am Donovan McNabb, I'm wondering why my team didn't or isn't making a run at Houshmandzadeh. It was pretty clear he wanted to go to Philly having sent a text message to an ESPN radio station stating that he would be there tomorrow if asked.
Apparently, they didn't want him. The Eagles just don't seem to put much value in having top flight wide receivers or maybe they still have a bad taste in their mouth from the TO saga. The Eagles have gotten by without a top flight receiver, but the only time they made it to the Super Bowl was with a top flight wide receiver.
The text read, "I don't know what's gonna happen, but if they want me, I will be an Eagle tomorrow."
Apparently, they didn't want him. The Eagles just don't seem to put much value in having top flight wide receivers or maybe they still have a bad taste in their mouth from the TO saga. The Eagles have gotten by without a top flight receiver, but the only time they made it to the Super Bowl was with a top flight wide receiver.
The Mess Josh McDaniels Created
I am not buying into McDaniels statement that he wasn't looking to get Matt Cassel from the Patriots. I think is a pretty safe bet considering that nearly everybody who has commented on the thing has said pretty much the same thing. In a different situation such a move might make sense. McDaniels knows Cassel having worked with him turning his time as offensive coordinator with the Patriots. Cassel knows the offense that McDaniels runs. Brady is coming back to the Pats and 14 million per season is a lot of money to be paying a guy that you hope never gets off the bench. A perfect situation? Not hardly.
The Broncos have a quarterback and a pretty good one as well. Last season Cutler ranked third in passing yards and fifth in passing touchdowns. Cutler was able to do this with every NFL defense know that the only way the Broncos were going to beat you was if Cutler did. Cutler certainly made some boneheaded plays, but that comes with the territory of putting a quarterback (especially a young one) in the position of having to win games for you. You don't make the kind of move that McDaniels tried to make unless you know for a fact that you can get the deal done, because if you don't your franchise quarterback ends up pissed. Cutler has a new offense and playbook to learn and instead of getting in there and learind it he is now going to be laying low for awhile. Not a good sign of things to come.
The Broncos have a quarterback and a pretty good one as well. Last season Cutler ranked third in passing yards and fifth in passing touchdowns. Cutler was able to do this with every NFL defense know that the only way the Broncos were going to beat you was if Cutler did. Cutler certainly made some boneheaded plays, but that comes with the territory of putting a quarterback (especially a young one) in the position of having to win games for you. You don't make the kind of move that McDaniels tried to make unless you know for a fact that you can get the deal done, because if you don't your franchise quarterback ends up pissed. Cutler has a new offense and playbook to learn and instead of getting in there and learind it he is now going to be laying low for awhile. Not a good sign of things to come.
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