I think that Arizona's Governor should be careful what she asks for. Do you really want to piss off every Hispanic in the country because you want attention from DC? If this is a DESPERATE cry for attention to immigration issues in Arizona their Governor is completely acting like a 4 yr old, she would have made a better decision if she would have just thrown herself on the ground and threw a temper tantrum. Not her though, she prefers to just try to legalize racial profiling, because in essence that's exactly what this new law is allowing. Last time I checked, every Hispanic I know is a citizen and would be pretty pissed off if they were randomly questioned because of their ethnicity. Texas has its share of immigration issues, along with other southern states, but you don't see our Governor crying about it or pissing off the majority, WHICH IS HISPANICS (and I'm talking about the legal ones)! Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not for just free and open immigration, I do think their should be regulations and reform implemented, but not like this, not in the most controversial and semi-racist way. If you wanted attention on immigration, well you sure as hell got it Arizona, but I think you will find that politically it was an ignorant move. Congratulations, you just bitch slapped the American Dream.
NOW, Let me just express my thoughts on those Hispanics that are out there picketing and vandalizing buildings, STOP ACTING LIKE THE IGNORANT MEXICANS THAT ARIZONA ALREADY THINKS YOU ARE! Please step back for a minute and get your anger in check for just a second and realize those of you that are citizens ARE THE MAJORITY in Arizona. Don't you think you could get your point across more effectively if you banded together as educated, level headed, voters and picked your OWN candidate to run for Governor and just kicked the old one out and done, problem solved. SET AN EXAMPLE FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION! Don't go around acting like crazy mexicans and showing the US WHY they don't need you, instead SHOW how much of a power house you actually are in this Country.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703465204575208382473306238.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
US to Unveil New, More Restrictive Nuclear Policy - AOL News
US to Unveil New, More Restrictive Nuclear Policy - AOL News
I really wish Obama would stop messing with everything. Yes he is President and I'm sure he has good peaceful intentions, but he is the only leader in the world who feels "peaceful". Why on earth would he think to limit our means of defense? Does he honestly think that signing a piece of paper is going to be enough for other countries to just peacefully limit their means of defense? NO. Its like in elementary school when you would make a promise to a friend and have your fingers crossed behind your back, its just a tactic to use it against them later. I still feel like I'm choking on his healthcare bill and then this?! Ok Obama I voted for you, but your quickly forcing me to be ashamed of myself for it. Stop drowning us with these ridiculous plans of yours. Start looking at the big picture and stop being such a naive President, your giving me and the rest of America a headache. I feel like I'm riding the short bus to the end of your Presidency...are we there yet?
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Men who LOVE Lycra
Men Who Love Lycra- The Daily Beast
Now this struck me as weird but kind of interesting at the same time. A full body suit made of lycra that makes people feel safe and free? And men wear it? I wouldn't want to jump to any conclusions until I try this strange practice, BUT I do think that wearing a whole body spandex suit is from some kind of F'ed up childhood. Why else would anyone do this?? Some people in the article talked about it feeling like a all over hug..hahaha...sweetheart someone didn't love you enough is what that says to me. The things people do for temporary highs is ridiculous. Get a hobby people, volunteer somewhere, or at least get out of your Lycra cocoon and socialize with REAL people! Where are these peoples friends and familys?? I would be immediately taken to the nearest psychiatric hospital if my friends or family saw me walking around in this outfit. I would like to know where you find this kind of outfit and what do you do if you have to go to the bathroom?? I just have so many questions about this..Anyway..thought I would share it and my thoughts. =)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Another Toyota Recall: Now It's The Camry %u2013 And Maybe the Corolla Too - ABC News
Another Toyota Recall: Now It's The Camry %u2013 And Maybe the Corolla Too - ABC News
Woah. Toyota..how do I put this lightly....Your completely f*cked! Your best bet is to just recall everything and start over, like Tylenol did in the 80's. My only question is how many different people did this mistake go through and no one noticed? I think if I was running a multi-billion dollar industry that had a trusted name and millions of drivers out there I would be a little more careful, actually A LOT more careful. I think it will be interesting to see how Toyota pulls itself out of this one. Unfortunately, I don't own a Toyota or I would lay down play dead, sue and demand a new BMW, lol but that's just me. I wonder about Lexus too, you know since Toyota makes those too?? I guess it will be interesting to see how it pans out, I'd like to hear from some Toyota owners, see how they feel and what they are doing about it. I guess they weren't kidding when they made their slogan "Moving Forward". lol
Woah. Toyota..how do I put this lightly....Your completely f*cked! Your best bet is to just recall everything and start over, like Tylenol did in the 80's. My only question is how many different people did this mistake go through and no one noticed? I think if I was running a multi-billion dollar industry that had a trusted name and millions of drivers out there I would be a little more careful, actually A LOT more careful. I think it will be interesting to see how Toyota pulls itself out of this one. Unfortunately, I don't own a Toyota or I would lay down play dead, sue and demand a new BMW, lol but that's just me. I wonder about Lexus too, you know since Toyota makes those too?? I guess it will be interesting to see how it pans out, I'd like to hear from some Toyota owners, see how they feel and what they are doing about it. I guess they weren't kidding when they made their slogan "Moving Forward". lol
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Quake Survivors Cry for Help as Aftershocks Rattle Haiti - Sphere News
Quake Survivors Cry for Help as Aftershocks Rattle Haiti - Sphere News
My heart breaks for Haiti right now and its people. Not only are they stricken by poverty, but now they have suffered an enormous natural disaster that has left many of them literally on the streets and mourning deceased family members. I'm glad the U.S. didn't sit this one out and is actually funding such a huge relief effort.
So many of us here in the US take our quality of life for granted. Yeah maybe the economy is pretty bad, maybe health care is leaving us angry and full of questions, So what that we all had to cut back on pleasures and luxuries, but we still have our families, roofs over our heads and food to eat. I don't know about anyone else, but when things like this happen it opens my eyes to the things that really matter. I feel like a fool for bitching about my love life or about not getting that pair of shoes I wanted, the stupid silly things that wouldn't matter if a huge disaster like this ever did happen. Shame on us as Americans for not appreciating what we DO have and concentrating so much on materialistic crap. At least we still have banks, hospitals with plenty of medicine, and most of all we aren't digging each other out of crumbled buildings.
I'm going to keep Haiti in my prayers and hope that they quickly recover from this and rebuild their lives. From every disaster arises an opportunity, I think this disaster gives us all an opportunity to realize we are all humans in this world, we all bleed the same and we all feel pain and heartache, and this is an opportunity to reach out and help people out we have never met, simply because its the right thing to do.
My heart breaks for Haiti right now and its people. Not only are they stricken by poverty, but now they have suffered an enormous natural disaster that has left many of them literally on the streets and mourning deceased family members. I'm glad the U.S. didn't sit this one out and is actually funding such a huge relief effort.
So many of us here in the US take our quality of life for granted. Yeah maybe the economy is pretty bad, maybe health care is leaving us angry and full of questions, So what that we all had to cut back on pleasures and luxuries, but we still have our families, roofs over our heads and food to eat. I don't know about anyone else, but when things like this happen it opens my eyes to the things that really matter. I feel like a fool for bitching about my love life or about not getting that pair of shoes I wanted, the stupid silly things that wouldn't matter if a huge disaster like this ever did happen. Shame on us as Americans for not appreciating what we DO have and concentrating so much on materialistic crap. At least we still have banks, hospitals with plenty of medicine, and most of all we aren't digging each other out of crumbled buildings.
I'm going to keep Haiti in my prayers and hope that they quickly recover from this and rebuild their lives. From every disaster arises an opportunity, I think this disaster gives us all an opportunity to realize we are all humans in this world, we all bleed the same and we all feel pain and heartache, and this is an opportunity to reach out and help people out we have never met, simply because its the right thing to do.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
2 Couples Make Case for Gay Rights in Landmark Trial - Sphere News
2 Couples Make Case for Gay Rights in Landmark Trial - Sphere News
I find it pretty ridiculous that this is still an issue. We are in 2010, we have a black President, I live in a city that recently elected it's first openly gay Mayor into office, I have both male and female friends that are gay and never once has race, sexual preference, gender, age, nationality, religion or any other characteristic had any effect on my thought process for these people. I don't really understand why so many politicians are strongly in opposition to gay marriage, I mean lets look back to how many sex scandals have come out of Washington. Some of them are even...dare I say it...GAY sex scandals! If you ask me, I would say that maybe we should reevaluate heterosexual marriages and the lack of respect for them. We almost daily see stories on the news about how some big Hollywood movie star, Athlete and Politician have committed adultery, but yet these are the people that DESERVE to be married? Lets think about this, How often do we see any stories about gay couples in the media being scandalous with their relationships? Not often if at all. The only time I hear of Gays in the news is when they are fighting for their right to make their uncontroversial relationships legal.
I don't even feel like religion and the values this Country was founded on should be used in the argument against same sex marriage. Did we use religion and values when putting thousands of soldiers over seas to kill and be killed? I thought the Bible said we are suppose to "Turn the other cheek". What about when our President got oral sex from an intern? Pretty sure the Bible states we shouldn't commit adultery either. Then their is the whole topic of what about the "kids", parents don't want their children to grow up thinking this is acceptable behavior for two men or two women to be together. So I suppose that the top Athlete in the world, Tiger Woods, cheating on his wife with numerous strippers and skanks is acceptable behavior. Its funny to see what we as a society deem as "acceptable behavior".
I think same sex marriage should just be made legal nationwide and those people we "trust" to make the "right" decisions for us up on capitol hill should worry about more important issues. We have wars going on, terrorists, healthcare, global warming, OUR ECONOMY! Stop with this "Holier than thou" BS and Do something about all the REAL evil going on in the world.
I find it pretty ridiculous that this is still an issue. We are in 2010, we have a black President, I live in a city that recently elected it's first openly gay Mayor into office, I have both male and female friends that are gay and never once has race, sexual preference, gender, age, nationality, religion or any other characteristic had any effect on my thought process for these people. I don't really understand why so many politicians are strongly in opposition to gay marriage, I mean lets look back to how many sex scandals have come out of Washington. Some of them are even...dare I say it...GAY sex scandals! If you ask me, I would say that maybe we should reevaluate heterosexual marriages and the lack of respect for them. We almost daily see stories on the news about how some big Hollywood movie star, Athlete and Politician have committed adultery, but yet these are the people that DESERVE to be married? Lets think about this, How often do we see any stories about gay couples in the media being scandalous with their relationships? Not often if at all. The only time I hear of Gays in the news is when they are fighting for their right to make their uncontroversial relationships legal.
I don't even feel like religion and the values this Country was founded on should be used in the argument against same sex marriage. Did we use religion and values when putting thousands of soldiers over seas to kill and be killed? I thought the Bible said we are suppose to "Turn the other cheek". What about when our President got oral sex from an intern? Pretty sure the Bible states we shouldn't commit adultery either. Then their is the whole topic of what about the "kids", parents don't want their children to grow up thinking this is acceptable behavior for two men or two women to be together. So I suppose that the top Athlete in the world, Tiger Woods, cheating on his wife with numerous strippers and skanks is acceptable behavior. Its funny to see what we as a society deem as "acceptable behavior".
I think same sex marriage should just be made legal nationwide and those people we "trust" to make the "right" decisions for us up on capitol hill should worry about more important issues. We have wars going on, terrorists, healthcare, global warming, OUR ECONOMY! Stop with this "Holier than thou" BS and Do something about all the REAL evil going on in the world.
Monday, January 11, 2010
When Times are Tough, the Tough go to College
As I sat between two Texas Ex’s cheering on the Texas Longhorns this past Thursday, the topic of how much money they make compared how much their education costs were was brought up. One of them said they felt their education costs would eventually pay themselves off in the long run, while the other said they felt with the economy how it is, college costs are simply unrealistic.
It's the American way to try to make as much money as possible and it's said that the way to earn more is to get the best education you can afford, but in today's economy, where so many overqualified people are competing for fewer jobs, the promise of a big payoff from a college degree can be misleading.
For some students it has turned out to be a total disappointment. So much time and money is spent on building a bright future only to take a step back and move home after graduating because of lack of jobs. It’s no wonder students are asking themselves if it’s really worth it.
In an article published on MSNBC's website, they discuss that twenty something’s have every reason to be discouraged about finding post college jobs, because they are the ones who are finding it the most difficult to find jobs. One girl mentioned in the article, with a Masters degree, shares her dilemma with not being able to get a job at Target.
It is clear that amassing huge amounts of debt is risky when you have to start at the bottom when you graduate. However, it is misleading to suggest that students don't need a college degree. Many firms won't consider employing someone without one, especially in this economy.
Even if a student doesn't attend college, the reality is they do need some type of additional education, so telling a kid not to bother with college is as dumb as telling them to amass as much debt as it takes to graduate. The bottom line is the economy will bounce back eventually and the job market will turn around, but can we realistically afford to put off college until then? I think not. Do any of us really want to be “going back” to school to finish up when everything turns around? Of course not! We want to be ready to go with degrees in hand.
It's the American way to try to make as much money as possible and it's said that the way to earn more is to get the best education you can afford, but in today's economy, where so many overqualified people are competing for fewer jobs, the promise of a big payoff from a college degree can be misleading.
For some students it has turned out to be a total disappointment. So much time and money is spent on building a bright future only to take a step back and move home after graduating because of lack of jobs. It’s no wonder students are asking themselves if it’s really worth it.
In an article published on MSNBC's website, they discuss that twenty something’s have every reason to be discouraged about finding post college jobs, because they are the ones who are finding it the most difficult to find jobs. One girl mentioned in the article, with a Masters degree, shares her dilemma with not being able to get a job at Target.
It is clear that amassing huge amounts of debt is risky when you have to start at the bottom when you graduate. However, it is misleading to suggest that students don't need a college degree. Many firms won't consider employing someone without one, especially in this economy.
Even if a student doesn't attend college, the reality is they do need some type of additional education, so telling a kid not to bother with college is as dumb as telling them to amass as much debt as it takes to graduate. The bottom line is the economy will bounce back eventually and the job market will turn around, but can we realistically afford to put off college until then? I think not. Do any of us really want to be “going back” to school to finish up when everything turns around? Of course not! We want to be ready to go with degrees in hand.
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