People are often misrepresented after they die. I know why this happens, and it makes sense. You don't want to walk all over someone over someone after they pass away. But in the case of Michael Jackson, who cares?
This guy had talent, money, and fame. He was one of the most recognizable people in the world for the last 40 years. But he was also a pedophile and a freak. He hasn't made an actual contribution to the music industry in over 15 years. So that would means that an entire generation only knows of him for touching little boys, wearing a mask, and hanging his baby over a railing, four stories up. In my opinion the world is better off without him.
You keep hearing that he had a terrible child hood, and his father was a bad person. That is the case for most sex offenders and criminals. So because he could sing and dance we need to overlook the fact he was an accused pedophile. He has never been convicted of anything, but does anyone really think he is innocent. O.J. wasn't found guilty either. Watching TV they're thousands of people worldwide crying, and distraught over the fact that Michael died. These people are crazy as hell, and should have all abilities to reproduce taken away. How much can a celebrity touch your life that you cry, and gather when they die?
In my personal opinion the world is better off without this freak. He befriended children with his Neverland ranch, and then took advantage of their insecurity's to violate them. None of this has ever been proven, but there have been numerous accusations. One of them shut up after an out of court settlement. I feel bad for his kids. They had to live the first part of their lives with this freak, and now they have to live the rest of their lives without a dad. They are basically sex offenders in waiting. I will not miss his music, because anything worthwhile that he made, we can listen to on CD. There is no reason to think that he was going to make great music in the future. We can keep waiting for the results for the autopsy and cause of death. But WHO CARES?
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
What If?
There is something happening right now that most of the country doesn't really know about. It's our little secret here in Minnesota. We'll let you know soon enough, but this is our secret, our news. Once everyone else finds out it will become every one's news. There will be magazine covers, Sunday conversations, national reporter after national reporter asking, what if?
The news of course is the fact that Joe Mauer is batting over .400. He is currently batting .429, with a more than 50 point lead over any other player with at least 150 at bats. No one has batted .400 for 68 years. But what if Joe Mauer does it?
Joe Mauer is as Minnesotan as Lake Mille Lacs. He is ours. He grew up here, he has never left looking for greener pastures, and a bigger spotlight. Remember he had a scholarship offer from Florida St. to be the quarterback. We all know someone who knows him, and they all say that he is a great guy. I've never heard an ill word spoke about him. He has the boyish good looks, with the right answers all the time. Last night he went 4 for 4 and said he came into that game not feeling well, and just wanted to give his team the best chance to win. He's won 2 batting titles as a catcher.
He will show up in all the newspaper leader boards nation wide right before the all-star break if he plays at his current pace. So be prepared for the reporters at the all star game to ask all the questions that accompany someone chasing history. Also remember Joe Mauer is a free agent after next year. Jorge Posada is wearing down, and Jason Varitek is terrible, so don't think these teams won't offer him the world. He could possibly be a 27 year old catcher who has won 3 batting titles, 3 gold gloves, found his power, and batted .400. I hope the Twins sign him soon, because if he hits .400 his price tag will no longer be Twins money, it will be Yankees money. So in 2 years it might be 1. Jeter 2. Mauer 3. Rodriguez 4. Texiera, what if?
The news of course is the fact that Joe Mauer is batting over .400. He is currently batting .429, with a more than 50 point lead over any other player with at least 150 at bats. No one has batted .400 for 68 years. But what if Joe Mauer does it?
Joe Mauer is as Minnesotan as Lake Mille Lacs. He is ours. He grew up here, he has never left looking for greener pastures, and a bigger spotlight. Remember he had a scholarship offer from Florida St. to be the quarterback. We all know someone who knows him, and they all say that he is a great guy. I've never heard an ill word spoke about him. He has the boyish good looks, with the right answers all the time. Last night he went 4 for 4 and said he came into that game not feeling well, and just wanted to give his team the best chance to win. He's won 2 batting titles as a catcher.
He will show up in all the newspaper leader boards nation wide right before the all-star break if he plays at his current pace. So be prepared for the reporters at the all star game to ask all the questions that accompany someone chasing history. Also remember Joe Mauer is a free agent after next year. Jorge Posada is wearing down, and Jason Varitek is terrible, so don't think these teams won't offer him the world. He could possibly be a 27 year old catcher who has won 3 batting titles, 3 gold gloves, found his power, and batted .400. I hope the Twins sign him soon, because if he hits .400 his price tag will no longer be Twins money, it will be Yankees money. So in 2 years it might be 1. Jeter 2. Mauer 3. Rodriguez 4. Texiera, what if?
Friday, June 12, 2009
Sams Club
When you think of old white guys, Asians everywhere, English as a second language, chaos, and filth, what comes to mind. For most people you would say Vietnam,WWII or the setting for a new Clint Eastwood movie. That is usually what comes to mind, unless you've ever been to Sams Club. Every time I walk into this place I feel like I'm part of the Tet offensive, or Hiroshima.
What is it about the Hmong and needing 3 gallons of ranch, or 16,000 saltine crackers. Maybe it's the fact that they don't live in single family homes, more like communes. I'm sure if we followed a few of these people home, the inside of the houses would look like New Delhi, India. I go to Sams Club for work related items. We buy stuff there because we have 2000+ customers walking through our doors in a good week. They go there to feed their families of 70. They must watch Jon and Kate plus 8 and find it comical how easy raising a family of 8 is. They think try raising a family of 22 with no jobs. TLC's next series will be Vang and Chu plus 22.
What about these old people. They are buying food that will far outlast themselves. I saw a guy today buy a box of 5000 coffee filters. He was at least 85, so if he makes a pot of coffee a day, he has to live to be 98 years old, and by the way he was moving he isn't going to make it.
What was the point of WWII or Vietnam? Was it so someday allies and enemies could shop in bulk together? History teachers should take field trips here. You could sum up 3 wars, and international relations, and business all in one trip.
What about the workers. Is bathing not part of the requirement. I have to dodge their grease and acne every time I hand them a check. When I go there they always ask, is this Tax Exempt. No I am buying 288 bottles of water, 600 bags of chips, 120 muffins, 100 rolls of toilet paper, 4 cartons of cigarettes, and 576 snickers bars for home. Of course it's tax exempt. The typical life of a sams club worker is this. She dropped out of high school and moved in with her older boyfriend who worked on cars and sold drugs. She got a tatoo, and got pregnant. Her parents time and time again pleaded for her to come home, but she couldn't leave her boyfriend. Plus he was working on his GED. But then she walked in on her boyfriend banging a burger king worker. So she moved home, stopped doing meth, and tried to straighten her life out. Her only option was Sams Club.
I hate Sams Club!
What is it about the Hmong and needing 3 gallons of ranch, or 16,000 saltine crackers. Maybe it's the fact that they don't live in single family homes, more like communes. I'm sure if we followed a few of these people home, the inside of the houses would look like New Delhi, India. I go to Sams Club for work related items. We buy stuff there because we have 2000+ customers walking through our doors in a good week. They go there to feed their families of 70. They must watch Jon and Kate plus 8 and find it comical how easy raising a family of 8 is. They think try raising a family of 22 with no jobs. TLC's next series will be Vang and Chu plus 22.
What about these old people. They are buying food that will far outlast themselves. I saw a guy today buy a box of 5000 coffee filters. He was at least 85, so if he makes a pot of coffee a day, he has to live to be 98 years old, and by the way he was moving he isn't going to make it.
What was the point of WWII or Vietnam? Was it so someday allies and enemies could shop in bulk together? History teachers should take field trips here. You could sum up 3 wars, and international relations, and business all in one trip.
What about the workers. Is bathing not part of the requirement. I have to dodge their grease and acne every time I hand them a check. When I go there they always ask, is this Tax Exempt. No I am buying 288 bottles of water, 600 bags of chips, 120 muffins, 100 rolls of toilet paper, 4 cartons of cigarettes, and 576 snickers bars for home. Of course it's tax exempt. The typical life of a sams club worker is this. She dropped out of high school and moved in with her older boyfriend who worked on cars and sold drugs. She got a tatoo, and got pregnant. Her parents time and time again pleaded for her to come home, but she couldn't leave her boyfriend. Plus he was working on his GED. But then she walked in on her boyfriend banging a burger king worker. So she moved home, stopped doing meth, and tried to straighten her life out. Her only option was Sams Club.
I hate Sams Club!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Captain Kirk vs. Luke Skywalker
I never watched the Star Trek series growing up. Actually I never watched Star Wars until I was 18. So after seeing the new Star Trek movie last night I think I was missing out. I loved Star Wars after seeing those movies, and now I am equally fascinated in Star Trek. They are similar but different. It's kind of like Superman, Spiderman, and Batman. It's always fun to debate who would win in a fight between the super heroes. There obviously has to be stipulations, which makes it hard to really decipher who wins. But let's look at Luke Sywalker vs. Captain James T. Kirk.
Luke Skywalker was a 5'7'' blue eyes blonde hair human. He was born on Polis Massa, and his hometown is Tatooine. He was a member of the new jedi order, new republic, and the galactic alliance. Luke's father was Anakin Skywalker, later known as Darth Vadar. Luke was a skilled pilot and fearless leader. Luke's mentor Ben Kenobi was also a jedi knight. Luke surrounded himself with valuable yet diverse cohorts. The main members of his crew were R2-D2, C-3PO, Han Solo, and chewbacca. Eventually Ben Kenobi would sacrifice his own life for the betterment of Skywalker. Luke had many victories in his quest to bring peace to the universe including terminating the feared death star. Luke's biggest challenge was overcoming his own inner demons. He feared he would be drawn to the dark side much like his father. He hated death, and the immense loss of life that war caused eventually leading him leave the military. Later in life he married had a child and developed the new Jedi Order
James T. Kirk was also human. He was born in space, and lived in all places Iowa. He was the starfleet captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Kirk's father sacrificed his life ensuring that James and his mother would survive. Kirk was a brash, and fearless captain. James Kirk had a crew that included Spock, Leonard McCoy and Montgomery Scott. Kirk was a womanizer leading a life of mischief and petty crime until Captain Pike found him beaten and bloody at an Iowan bar and convinced him that the StarFleet needed captains with his never say never attitude. Not wanting to tarnish his fathers legacy, and to prove that the great sacrifice his father was worth it. He joined the starfleet.
Luke Skywalker was a 5'7'' blue eyes blonde hair human. He was born on Polis Massa, and his hometown is Tatooine. He was a member of the new jedi order, new republic, and the galactic alliance. Luke's father was Anakin Skywalker, later known as Darth Vadar. Luke was a skilled pilot and fearless leader. Luke's mentor Ben Kenobi was also a jedi knight. Luke surrounded himself with valuable yet diverse cohorts. The main members of his crew were R2-D2, C-3PO, Han Solo, and chewbacca. Eventually Ben Kenobi would sacrifice his own life for the betterment of Skywalker. Luke had many victories in his quest to bring peace to the universe including terminating the feared death star. Luke's biggest challenge was overcoming his own inner demons. He feared he would be drawn to the dark side much like his father. He hated death, and the immense loss of life that war caused eventually leading him leave the military. Later in life he married had a child and developed the new Jedi OrderJames T. Kirk was also human. He was born in space, and lived in all places Iowa. He was the starfleet captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Kirk's father sacrificed his life ensuring that James and his mother would survive. Kirk was a brash, and fearless captain. James Kirk had a crew that included Spock, Leonard McCoy and Montgomery Scott. Kirk was a womanizer leading a life of mischief and petty crime until Captain Pike found him beaten and bloody at an Iowan bar and convinced him that the StarFleet needed captains with his never say never attitude. Not wanting to tarnish his fathers legacy, and to prove that the great sacrifice his father was worth it. He joined the starfleet.Now I have seen one Star Trek movie, and six Star Wars movies. I didn't watch the TV series, or read any books. So I am basing everything on those 7 movies. You have to take away the force. With the force this is a no-brainer, Luke Skywalker wins easily. So if you take away the force you're left with two humans who traveled in time and space to defeat the enemies. You have to take away their crews too. Han Solo vs. Spock would be a great under card.
Hand to hand combat goes to Kirk. He grew up fighting in bars. Skywalker always fell back on the force. Luke has the light saber which Kirk would have no answer to when Skywalker used the force. But again we're taking the force away, so Luke would be left with a sword. And since Kirk is good with a gun, I'll take Kirk.
Mentally Kirk is a rock. He doesn't fear anything. That's what makes him so tough to beat. Luke might have the intelligence to use that against him too. Kirk once got inside Spock's head and forced him to resign as captain of the enterprise, only later to name him 1st officer. So Kirk can beat you mentally. And we all know that Luke is a head case. Luke's best chance here would be to stay controlled and bait Kirk into a overzealous action, putting Luke in a favorable position. But since I've never seen Kirk put in jeopardy, I can't assume Luke would get him there. So Kirk has the upper hand here too.
Weighing all of the options I do not see a way that Luke Skywalker could possibly take down James Kirk. I have to rule that Captain James T. Kirk is the winner.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ernest Provetti/Glen "Big Baby" Davis
I'm sure by now you've probably seen video of Glen "Big Baby" Davis hitting the game ending/winning shot to beat the Magic. After making the game winning shot he proceeds to run emphatically down the court to his teammates. He squeezes through the ref, and some fans who were sitting court side. He brushed the ref, and at worst bumbed a kid.
Now the kids dad Ernest Provetti is demanding an explanation. What the hell is wrong with this guy? If you watch the video, at the time of said bumping the dad does not even notice it happened. The kid is not injured, not does he seem even the least bit bothered by the incident. But now that some media person noticed it, the dad seems to think this is his 15 minutes. He sent a letter to the NBA claiming that Davis was acting like a raging animal. How the hell does he know, he was turned around? Why do so many people feel like it's situations like this that they need to get attention? I wish Glen "Big Baby' Davis would have dodged the kid, and then clotheslined this clown, Provetti. The NBA should revoke his right to sit court side. I demand that this guy apologize to his kid, for making him seem like such a little pussy.
Now the kids dad Ernest Provetti is demanding an explanation. What the hell is wrong with this guy? If you watch the video, at the time of said bumping the dad does not even notice it happened. The kid is not injured, not does he seem even the least bit bothered by the incident. But now that some media person noticed it, the dad seems to think this is his 15 minutes. He sent a letter to the NBA claiming that Davis was acting like a raging animal. How the hell does he know, he was turned around? Why do so many people feel like it's situations like this that they need to get attention? I wish Glen "Big Baby' Davis would have dodged the kid, and then clotheslined this clown, Provetti. The NBA should revoke his right to sit court side. I demand that this guy apologize to his kid, for making him seem like such a little pussy.
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