This post is going to bounce around in all kinds of different directions. It's going to be like a bouncy ball on crack. So make sure your mind is strapped in tight. It's going to be a crazy ride.
This bullshit with the IRS and the DOJ is by far the worst abuse of government power I have witnessed in my lifetime. The Obama administration methodically and deliberately had the Internal Revenue (Robbery) Service target those who dared to oppose the policies of his holiness on high, the political Messiah, Barack Hussein Obama. Remind me again what in what country we are living? And in the worst attack on freedom on the press, the Department of (In)Justice seized information from the Associated Press and Fox News. So the DOJ is harassing and criminalizing journalists for...doing their job? Really? Why is this not scaring the shit out of more of you? Or have far too many of you been turned into zombies with your liberally washed brains barely staying alive in your heads? Wake up people! It's time to stand up and shout!
I don't usually like to go into sports much in this blog but I must say this: NBC's hockey "analysts" are the biggest group of arrogant, half-witted, impotent morons I have ever had the displeasure of listening to.
Interesting to note, the song currently playing on my laptop is Warlock's "All We Are". If you don't know it, YouTube it. You'll understand why it's significant right now.
I am fighting a lot of personal inner-battles and emotional turmoil. Eventually I will want to discuss some of those feelings here over the course of several posts. Sometimes it will be just words. Sometimes it may have a written introduction followed up with a music video. It will be whatever I feel best relays the message. But that it for later. I'm not ready yet.
President Obama said the war on terror is over. Did we win? Or are we forfeiting?
Weird movie trivia: OJ Simpson was first offered the lead role in The Terminator.
I understand racism will sadly always exist in this world. But kudos to Darius Rucker for how he handled the inbred jackass who sent him a Tweet saying should leave country music to white people. Rucker handled it with class and humor. And for that he deserves to be applauded.
I can't think of words to truly express my heartbreak over the death and destruction caused by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. I do know the Sooner State is filled with tough, proud and loving people and they will come together and bounce back stronger than ever.
The Boy Scouts of America will now allow openly gay members. Wow. It's 2013. So nice you yinz to catch up with the rest of America.
What the Phoenix Police Department did for Tatum Raetz was heart-warming. It brought something good out of a terrible tragedy.
Rock band from Hell: Motley Cutting Crew
Thanks for playing along. I'll return sooner rather than later.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Underrated rock bands: Tesla
Seriously, any rock band named for one of the most badass inventors who ever lived, Nikolai Tesla, is going to rock. And these guys do. However, they got lost in the shuffle during the 80s and never reached the level they should have. The band's career is loaded with rockin hits but they are most known for two songs: a power ballad (albeit an awesome one), "Love Song", and a cover of Five Man Electrical Jam's "Signs".
Vocalist Jeff Keith brings an attitude to his vocals missing from 80s mega-stars Poison and Bon Jovi. He's a a cross between Tom Keifer (Cinderella) and Vince Neil (motley Crue) and puts high energy into every song he does. Take the track "Edison's Medicine". It's a blistering assault on Thomas Edison who stole pretty much everything he knew from Nikolai Tesla. The same amazing vocals shine on the track "Modern Day Cowboy", the closest thing the band has to a dark song.
One of the band's super hits, the previously mentioned "Love Song" combines great vocals with great instrumentation, although the lyrical content in on par with the other love ballads of the era. I know these types of songs were obligatory during that time period but it doesn't weaken the track in any way. It's a kick ass power ballad and I'm disappointed it doesn't show up on many ballad compilations.
I don't usually give praise to cover songs beings close to or as good as the original. But with Tesla's rendition of "Signs", they achieve the former. It's close to the original. It respects the original. It is also a fun song to play loudly and one with to sing along.
Tesla's "Steppin' Over" and "What You Give" are two tracks which didn't (and still don't) get much radio play but are also worth jamming to whenever and where ever possible.
The band still tours, although in much smaller venues and includes guitarists Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch, bassist Brian Wheat and drummer Troy Luccketta. Their most successful album remains The Great Radio Controversy.
Vocalist Jeff Keith brings an attitude to his vocals missing from 80s mega-stars Poison and Bon Jovi. He's a a cross between Tom Keifer (Cinderella) and Vince Neil (motley Crue) and puts high energy into every song he does. Take the track "Edison's Medicine". It's a blistering assault on Thomas Edison who stole pretty much everything he knew from Nikolai Tesla. The same amazing vocals shine on the track "Modern Day Cowboy", the closest thing the band has to a dark song.
One of the band's super hits, the previously mentioned "Love Song" combines great vocals with great instrumentation, although the lyrical content in on par with the other love ballads of the era. I know these types of songs were obligatory during that time period but it doesn't weaken the track in any way. It's a kick ass power ballad and I'm disappointed it doesn't show up on many ballad compilations.
I don't usually give praise to cover songs beings close to or as good as the original. But with Tesla's rendition of "Signs", they achieve the former. It's close to the original. It respects the original. It is also a fun song to play loudly and one with to sing along.
Tesla's "Steppin' Over" and "What You Give" are two tracks which didn't (and still don't) get much radio play but are also worth jamming to whenever and where ever possible.
The band still tours, although in much smaller venues and includes guitarists Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch, bassist Brian Wheat and drummer Troy Luccketta. Their most successful album remains The Great Radio Controversy.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Covered in Awesome
In general, cover songs aren't nearly as good as the original. There are some exceptions, Johnny Cash's dreary rendition of Nine Inch Nail's "Hurt" and Aerosmith's version of the Beatles "Come Together" are a couple which most certainly do justice to the original song. However, don't get me started on Madonna's butchering of "American Pie" or the near blasphemous Sheryl Crow cover of "Sweet Child O' Mine". Today, I am going to discuss some really badass covers many of you likely have never heard.
"Baby One More Time" -- Ahmet and Dweezil Zappa
The sons of the late, legendary Frank Zappa take a cheesy song by nutjob poptart Britney Spears and turn it into something which is actually tolerable to your ears. (Not that it's difficult to improve a Britney Spears song, I mean, I could do that.) Featured on the soundtrack to the cult classic WCW film Ready to Rumble, the Zappa boys go all out, full gusto into this cover and without a doubt, improve upon the original. Dweezil Zappa is one of rock's most under-appreciated guitarists and he gets to display that talent here. Ahmet's raspy vocals compliment the hard rock instrumentation and work well on this tune.
"Bad Romance" -- Halestorm
Replace Lady Gaga's silly baby talk with hard rock guitar and her Autotune vocals with the pure talent of Lzzy Hale and you get what the song should have been in the first place: loud and badass. Lzzy's powerful vocals shred this song as her bandmates rock out behind her. The song can be found on the band's cover album, Reanimate (which by the way, has an HP Lovecraft inspired album cover). Lzzy is one talented and beautiful lady and this is truly a cover to go gaga over.
"Black Sabbath" (From the Satanic perspective) -- Type O Negative
This is the most unique of my selections as the lyrics have been completely rewritten. The late Peter Steele rewrote the lyrics to fit the perspective of Lucifer. No, he does not have the same compelling vocal style of Ozzy Osbourne, but his deep and brooding vocals fit this song, and its lyrical content, perfectly. It's not a traditional cover, but it is interesting take on the original, both musically and lyrically.
"Dream On" -- Ronnie James Dio ft. Yngwie Malmsteen
It's Ronnie James Dio. Need I say more? If there was one Aerosmith song for the late metal legend to cover, this was it. Just sit back and listen.
So now, get on iTunes and download these songs. You know you want to.
"Baby One More Time" -- Ahmet and Dweezil Zappa
The sons of the late, legendary Frank Zappa take a cheesy song by nutjob poptart Britney Spears and turn it into something which is actually tolerable to your ears. (Not that it's difficult to improve a Britney Spears song, I mean, I could do that.) Featured on the soundtrack to the cult classic WCW film Ready to Rumble, the Zappa boys go all out, full gusto into this cover and without a doubt, improve upon the original. Dweezil Zappa is one of rock's most under-appreciated guitarists and he gets to display that talent here. Ahmet's raspy vocals compliment the hard rock instrumentation and work well on this tune.
"Bad Romance" -- Halestorm
Replace Lady Gaga's silly baby talk with hard rock guitar and her Autotune vocals with the pure talent of Lzzy Hale and you get what the song should have been in the first place: loud and badass. Lzzy's powerful vocals shred this song as her bandmates rock out behind her. The song can be found on the band's cover album, Reanimate (which by the way, has an HP Lovecraft inspired album cover). Lzzy is one talented and beautiful lady and this is truly a cover to go gaga over.
"Black Sabbath" (From the Satanic perspective) -- Type O Negative
This is the most unique of my selections as the lyrics have been completely rewritten. The late Peter Steele rewrote the lyrics to fit the perspective of Lucifer. No, he does not have the same compelling vocal style of Ozzy Osbourne, but his deep and brooding vocals fit this song, and its lyrical content, perfectly. It's not a traditional cover, but it is interesting take on the original, both musically and lyrically.
"Dream On" -- Ronnie James Dio ft. Yngwie Malmsteen
It's Ronnie James Dio. Need I say more? If there was one Aerosmith song for the late metal legend to cover, this was it. Just sit back and listen.
So now, get on iTunes and download these songs. You know you want to.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Left Turn at the Right Time
One of the albums which took me awhile to warm up to was Bon Jovi's This Left Feels Right. When I first heard it, I absolutely hated it. So I shoved it in the bottom of my CD pile. But after a few months I dug it out and after a few more thorough listens, some of the songs started to grow on me.
This Left was arranged and recorded in less than a month during a break in touring. The lyrics remain 99% intact. However, there are some subtle changes die hard Bon Jovi fans will catch. The new musical arrangements are what really make this album interesting. Although to many long-time Bon Jovi fans, it may take more than one listen to appreciate them.
The track which really got my mind changing about this album was "It's My Life". Now, the version on Crush is my all time favorite Bon Jovi song. So for this one to be the track to ignite my appreciation of this pseudo-greatest hits album, that says a lot. The new arrangement has a much slower tempo which is just the opposite of the anthem-like feel of the original. But it works.
What doesn't work is the duet version of "Livin' on a Prayer" with Jon Bon Jovi and Olivia d'Abo. The arrangement isn't the problem here. I actually like the new instrumentation. It brings a sense of sorrow to the tune which really brings out what the song needs to be. The problem with this song is d'Abo's vocals. She sounds like a bird with strep throat and it's painful, not pleasant to listen to.
The dive bar, juke joint feel to "You Give Love a Bad Name" is the highlight of the album. You can picture Jon and Ritchie sitting on wooden rain barrels in a sawdust on the floor, dust on the bottle bar with just their guitars playing this song. It's definitely the most fun track on This Left.
The new arrangements of "Bad Medicine" and "Wanted Dead or Alive" are other tracks with stand up as being among the best on the album. Conversely, "Everyday", "Keep the Faith" and "Bed of Roses" are letdown tracks which do little to impress me. I'm disappointed "Someday I'll be Saturday Night" wasn't chosen as a re-arrangement for this album. And there were far too many songs from the New Jersey album. There is only one song from Crush and that album should have been better represented.
As I said, being a die hard Bon Jovi fan, it took me awhile to warm up to This Left Feels Right. But if you want something different, even if you are just a casual fan of the boys from Jersey give this album a listen. You may just feel right about this sharp left turn.
This Left was arranged and recorded in less than a month during a break in touring. The lyrics remain 99% intact. However, there are some subtle changes die hard Bon Jovi fans will catch. The new musical arrangements are what really make this album interesting. Although to many long-time Bon Jovi fans, it may take more than one listen to appreciate them.
The track which really got my mind changing about this album was "It's My Life". Now, the version on Crush is my all time favorite Bon Jovi song. So for this one to be the track to ignite my appreciation of this pseudo-greatest hits album, that says a lot. The new arrangement has a much slower tempo which is just the opposite of the anthem-like feel of the original. But it works.
What doesn't work is the duet version of "Livin' on a Prayer" with Jon Bon Jovi and Olivia d'Abo. The arrangement isn't the problem here. I actually like the new instrumentation. It brings a sense of sorrow to the tune which really brings out what the song needs to be. The problem with this song is d'Abo's vocals. She sounds like a bird with strep throat and it's painful, not pleasant to listen to.
The dive bar, juke joint feel to "You Give Love a Bad Name" is the highlight of the album. You can picture Jon and Ritchie sitting on wooden rain barrels in a sawdust on the floor, dust on the bottle bar with just their guitars playing this song. It's definitely the most fun track on This Left.
The new arrangements of "Bad Medicine" and "Wanted Dead or Alive" are other tracks with stand up as being among the best on the album. Conversely, "Everyday", "Keep the Faith" and "Bed of Roses" are letdown tracks which do little to impress me. I'm disappointed "Someday I'll be Saturday Night" wasn't chosen as a re-arrangement for this album. And there were far too many songs from the New Jersey album. There is only one song from Crush and that album should have been better represented.
As I said, being a die hard Bon Jovi fan, it took me awhile to warm up to This Left Feels Right. But if you want something different, even if you are just a casual fan of the boys from Jersey give this album a listen. You may just feel right about this sharp left turn.
Monday, April 8, 2013
The Rebirth of Evil Dead
So, Sunday afternoon I was able to see the the re-imagining of Evil Dead. Now, granted it didn't have Bruce Campbell looking like a scared confused puppy dog, but there would have been no way to recapture that magic. However, the re-imagining was worth the 1-hour and 40-minutes of my Sunday afternoon spent in a darkened theater.
Now first off, I have this to say about both the original Evil Dead and the new version: If you are in a remote cabin in the middle of nowhere and you find a book of ancient spells bound in human flesh, LEAVE IT THE FUCK ALONE! Now that being said, first time director Fede Alvarez delivers with buckets of blood and an edge-of-your-seat uneasiness. Will it be a career builder as the original was for director Sam Raimi? I would bet against it. Alvarez will have to prove himself with original material to cement a career. Marcus Nispel and Alexandre Aja are a couple of upstart directors who have accomplished little since directing a remake of a classic horror film. (Although Aja's Mirrors is an underrated film.)
The basic story is the same as the original, a group of young men and women take some time to themselves in a remote cabin. This time, it's to help a young woman quit cold turkey. Of course they find some weird shit in the basement, including the "Book of the Dead". And as irony would have it, the brainiac science teacher of the group is the one who reads aloud from the book, unleashing the demon who takes possession first of Mia, the recovering addict. And one by one, the others in the group get possessed, tortured and taunted.
The violence in the re-imagining is far beyond anything in the original film. By far the most the most disturbing is the oral-masochism involving an straight razor. But the electric knife is a close second. The gallons of blood dispersed in this movie are a sight to see and will have all horror fans grinning ear to ear. And yes, there is a chainsaw.
I'll be the first to admit I haven't liked most remakes of classic horror films. (Think Psycho, Friday the 13th, The Omen and Fright Night, just to name a few.) Evil Dead's re-imagining has given me faith good remakes of classic horror films are possible. I can't say I have faith the upcoming remake of Carrie will be anything more than a steaming pile of shit.
So, if you want to see a gory and fun horror movie and you don't mind it's a re-imagining of a campy classic, the go check out Evil Dead. And you hardcore fans, make sure to stay and watch the credits until the end. Just sayin...
Now first off, I have this to say about both the original Evil Dead and the new version: If you are in a remote cabin in the middle of nowhere and you find a book of ancient spells bound in human flesh, LEAVE IT THE FUCK ALONE! Now that being said, first time director Fede Alvarez delivers with buckets of blood and an edge-of-your-seat uneasiness. Will it be a career builder as the original was for director Sam Raimi? I would bet against it. Alvarez will have to prove himself with original material to cement a career. Marcus Nispel and Alexandre Aja are a couple of upstart directors who have accomplished little since directing a remake of a classic horror film. (Although Aja's Mirrors is an underrated film.)
The basic story is the same as the original, a group of young men and women take some time to themselves in a remote cabin. This time, it's to help a young woman quit cold turkey. Of course they find some weird shit in the basement, including the "Book of the Dead". And as irony would have it, the brainiac science teacher of the group is the one who reads aloud from the book, unleashing the demon who takes possession first of Mia, the recovering addict. And one by one, the others in the group get possessed, tortured and taunted.
The violence in the re-imagining is far beyond anything in the original film. By far the most the most disturbing is the oral-masochism involving an straight razor. But the electric knife is a close second. The gallons of blood dispersed in this movie are a sight to see and will have all horror fans grinning ear to ear. And yes, there is a chainsaw.
I'll be the first to admit I haven't liked most remakes of classic horror films. (Think Psycho, Friday the 13th, The Omen and Fright Night, just to name a few.) Evil Dead's re-imagining has given me faith good remakes of classic horror films are possible. I can't say I have faith the upcoming remake of Carrie will be anything more than a steaming pile of shit.
So, if you want to see a gory and fun horror movie and you don't mind it's a re-imagining of a campy classic, the go check out Evil Dead. And you hardcore fans, make sure to stay and watch the credits until the end. Just sayin...
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
2103 MLB Predictions
AL Division winners: Toronto, Detroit, Los Angeles
NL Division winners: Washington, Cincinnati, Los Angeles
AL Wild cards: Texas, Tampa Bay
NL Wild cards: St. Louis, San Francisco
AL Champion: Detroit
NL Champion: Washington
World Series champion: Washington
AL MVP: Albert Pujols
NL MVP: Joey Votto
AL Cy Young: Justin Verlander
NL Cy Young: Johhny Cueto
AL Rookie of the Year: Dylan Bundy
NL Rookie of the Year: Gerrit Cole
AL Comeback player: Mariano Rivera
NL Comeback player: Troy Tulowitzki
NL Division winners: Washington, Cincinnati, Los Angeles
AL Wild cards: Texas, Tampa Bay
NL Wild cards: St. Louis, San Francisco
AL Champion: Detroit
NL Champion: Washington
World Series champion: Washington
AL MVP: Albert Pujols
NL MVP: Joey Votto
AL Cy Young: Justin Verlander
NL Cy Young: Johhny Cueto
AL Rookie of the Year: Dylan Bundy
NL Rookie of the Year: Gerrit Cole
AL Comeback player: Mariano Rivera
NL Comeback player: Troy Tulowitzki
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
I hate going so long between posts
When I go this long between posts, it really bothers me. Sure, I could write about the shitty state of American politics every day, but I'm already jaded enough, so that will never be an option. I will discuss politics and my Libertarian views when the time is necessary but right now it is not. So, what should I write about? This isn't going to become a full time sports blog, although there's be plenty to write about there. Sports blogging appeals to a specific kind of person, so I don't want to get into that trap either. The direction I'd really like to focus 75% of my energy on is music. There are so many entertaining options for writing about music. And the great part about it is, you don't necessarily have to be a fan of the same kind of music as me to enjoy reading about music related blogs. My intent would not be to lure you to my tastes in music, but if something I write leads you to go on iTunes or You Tube and check something out, well that's great. Nothing like expanding your mind, even if it's just for about 4 minutes. Someone I care about very much opened the door of Eminem's music to me. I wasn't much of a fan of his music until I met her. Now I appreciate the great talent he is.
The other 25% of my energy will focus on everything else from sports, to politics to food to lessons I learn from my dog. Hopefully I will find the inspiration and the words needed to keep this blogging up and running the way it should be.
And if you have any ideas or suggestions for things you'd like to see discussed here, feel free to let me know. Pretty much any topic is fair game.
I will be back tomorrow.
The other 25% of my energy will focus on everything else from sports, to politics to food to lessons I learn from my dog. Hopefully I will find the inspiration and the words needed to keep this blogging up and running the way it should be.
And if you have any ideas or suggestions for things you'd like to see discussed here, feel free to let me know. Pretty much any topic is fair game.
I will be back tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
We see what's most important to these idiots...
As Rand Paul was fighting for our civil liberties and fundamental rights as Americans, these RINO "republicans" were having dinner with the dictator in waiting, Baraq Hussein Obama:
Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.; Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.; Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.; John Hoeven, R-N.D.; John McCain, R-Ariz.; Bob Corker, R-Tenn.; Mike Johanns, R-Neb.; Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Richard Burr, R-N.C.; Dan Coats, R-Ind., Ron Johnson, R-Wis.; and Pat Toomey, R-Pa
Make sure to let them all know how you feel about this!
Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.; Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.; Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.; John Hoeven, R-N.D.; John McCain, R-Ariz.; Bob Corker, R-Tenn.; Mike Johanns, R-Neb.; Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Richard Burr, R-N.C.; Dan Coats, R-Ind., Ron Johnson, R-Wis.; and Pat Toomey, R-Pa
Make sure to let them all know how you feel about this!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Monday Madness
Greetings to you all on this Monday morning. I have just a few thoughts to share with you today, so grab your coffee and enjoy both this post and that glorious hot drink!
The suicide death of Mindy McCready shows me one thing: we all have a breaking point and none of us know what that breaking point is until we crash right into it. Unfortunately, one we reach that point it's too late. Anyone can say they'd never choose suicide, but we don't really know, do we? My sympathies and prayers go out to her family.
The only time I have a problem with religion is when people bastardize their religion in the name of hatred. For example, Islamic extremists and the Westboro Baptist Cult. I am shocked to learn the NFL's squeaky clean golden boy, Tim Tebow has agreed to speak at such a church. Tebow is scheduled to speak at the First Baptist Church of Dallas on April 28.The church's minister. Robert Jeffress, has called Catholicism the "genius of Satan", AIDS a "gay disease" and claims Islam promotes pedophilia. He has also made attacks against the Mormon and Jewish communities of America. Tim, please reconsider your decision to speak at this church. You are a better person than this. You have no business speaking at a church which promotes hate over tolerance and compassion.
I don't agree with John McCain much, but he's right about Benghazi. There is a massive cover-up taking place. Come clean on this, Mr. President. You owe that to the American people.
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke has a well earned reputation as a dirty player. But to his credit, he has worked very hard to change his game after a suspension cost him ten regular season games and the first round of the playoffs in 2011. That being said, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk needs to stop crying and shut-up. The horrific injury to the Achilles tendon of Erik Karlsson was an accident and nothing more. Hockey is a dangerous sport and sadly, these things happen.
Thanks again for reading. I'll be back soon.
The suicide death of Mindy McCready shows me one thing: we all have a breaking point and none of us know what that breaking point is until we crash right into it. Unfortunately, one we reach that point it's too late. Anyone can say they'd never choose suicide, but we don't really know, do we? My sympathies and prayers go out to her family.
The only time I have a problem with religion is when people bastardize their religion in the name of hatred. For example, Islamic extremists and the Westboro Baptist Cult. I am shocked to learn the NFL's squeaky clean golden boy, Tim Tebow has agreed to speak at such a church. Tebow is scheduled to speak at the First Baptist Church of Dallas on April 28.The church's minister. Robert Jeffress, has called Catholicism the "genius of Satan", AIDS a "gay disease" and claims Islam promotes pedophilia. He has also made attacks against the Mormon and Jewish communities of America. Tim, please reconsider your decision to speak at this church. You are a better person than this. You have no business speaking at a church which promotes hate over tolerance and compassion.
I don't agree with John McCain much, but he's right about Benghazi. There is a massive cover-up taking place. Come clean on this, Mr. President. You owe that to the American people.
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke has a well earned reputation as a dirty player. But to his credit, he has worked very hard to change his game after a suspension cost him ten regular season games and the first round of the playoffs in 2011. That being said, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk needs to stop crying and shut-up. The horrific injury to the Achilles tendon of Erik Karlsson was an accident and nothing more. Hockey is a dangerous sport and sadly, these things happen.
Thanks again for reading. I'll be back soon.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Hookers & Bottled Water
The left wing media has no decency left. I mean seriously, a sip of water by Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) during his response to Obama's Lies to the People Address Tuesday night is worthy of headline news and on-air debate but a United States Senator, Robert Menendez (D-NJ), has been implicated in an underage prostitution scandal in the Dominican Republic and no one says anything. Why are MadCow, Tingles, The Bloke and the Master Hater silent? What excuses do the feminists have for this man? Where are all the organization who fight and bring awareness to this kind of criminal activity? Are any of you surprised they are silent?
Let me explain something to you all. Where there is underage prostitution there is sex trafficking. Where there is sex trafficking there is sexual slavery. When these young women outgrow there usefulness, they are disposed of. And if the corpse is lucky, it's just fed to the dogs. Actually, if the girl is fortunate, she's dead before being fed to the dogs. If any of you think you can image abuse worse than what these young women endure, check yourself into a psych ward immediately.
So, what the left wing media of this country is saying is a sip of bottled water on live TV is a more heinous and insulting act to the American people than a Senator allegedly involved in the above mentioned atrocities. I can't speak for the rest of you, but I am more than appalled at the thought of underage prostitution, sex trafficking and sexual slavery. I would hope anyone with even an ounce of decency inside of them would be as well. But apparently the left wing media has none left. I would say shame on them, but there is no shame to be brought upon them. If you have no decency, you cannot be shamed.
Now I am not naive enough to believe these atrocities happen only in third world countries. This happens everywhere, I'm sure here in America as well. But when a US Senator is implicated isn't that worth coverage from the media, even if the Senator accused is a democrat? I think so. You can be damn sure if a republican was accused of this, it would be covered 24/7. This is one of those times where our compassion as human beings and our anger about such sick and twisted crimes needs to come before politics. It shouldn't matter if you are a democrat, republican, libertarian or independent. You should be outraged this man is still a US Senator. He should have been forced to resign the minute he was connected to this scandal. But alas, the left wing media doesn't share that opinion on such things when their team is among the accused.
This is what the American media has become, people. A sip of bottled water is more scandalous than an US Senator being implicated in the sexual degradation of young women. How much lower can they fall?
Let me explain something to you all. Where there is underage prostitution there is sex trafficking. Where there is sex trafficking there is sexual slavery. When these young women outgrow there usefulness, they are disposed of. And if the corpse is lucky, it's just fed to the dogs. Actually, if the girl is fortunate, she's dead before being fed to the dogs. If any of you think you can image abuse worse than what these young women endure, check yourself into a psych ward immediately.
So, what the left wing media of this country is saying is a sip of bottled water on live TV is a more heinous and insulting act to the American people than a Senator allegedly involved in the above mentioned atrocities. I can't speak for the rest of you, but I am more than appalled at the thought of underage prostitution, sex trafficking and sexual slavery. I would hope anyone with even an ounce of decency inside of them would be as well. But apparently the left wing media has none left. I would say shame on them, but there is no shame to be brought upon them. If you have no decency, you cannot be shamed.
Now I am not naive enough to believe these atrocities happen only in third world countries. This happens everywhere, I'm sure here in America as well. But when a US Senator is implicated isn't that worth coverage from the media, even if the Senator accused is a democrat? I think so. You can be damn sure if a republican was accused of this, it would be covered 24/7. This is one of those times where our compassion as human beings and our anger about such sick and twisted crimes needs to come before politics. It shouldn't matter if you are a democrat, republican, libertarian or independent. You should be outraged this man is still a US Senator. He should have been forced to resign the minute he was connected to this scandal. But alas, the left wing media doesn't share that opinion on such things when their team is among the accused.
This is what the American media has become, people. A sip of bottled water is more scandalous than an US Senator being implicated in the sexual degradation of young women. How much lower can they fall?
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
My State of the Union
The country is broke and the federal government continues to spend money like drunk, whoring college students on spring break. This is unacceptable and needs to stop. Across the board cuts in all areas is the only answer to this epidemic.
We have far too many people adhering to the philosophy of "ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you." This is also unacceptable. Let me explain something to you all as simply as possible: THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T OWE YOU A DAMN THING! Please put down the Cheesy Poofs, turn off The View and stop depending on the government to swoop in like the Avengers and save you. Go get a job even if it's a sweaty dirty job. A crappy job is better than no job. I've been there, done that so I speak from experience on this. It only has to be a job until something better comes along. That's how it was for me.
The government continues to invade our privacy and infringe on our rights with backdoor legislation and executive orders. We need to stop being so timid and let our voices and outrage be heard. CISPA is being reintroduced. Let's start there and get it stopped.
There is a Benghazi cover-up no one seems to give a damn about. Why are the tapes classified as "top secret" and why were a general and admiral fired?
Obama's drone attacks have killed 4X as many people as Bush's in half the time. Why isn't this considered war crime? It was for George W. Bush.
How about them gas prices?
Raising taxes will not help the economy or lower the debt. It will have a negative effect on the economy as people will have less money to spend. JFK had the right idea: if we lower everyone's taxes, the economy will grow, unemployment will drop and the government will collect more tax dollars.
I'm sure there is something else I am missing, but it's not even 9AM and I've only had one cup of coffee. Have a great humpday everyone.
We have far too many people adhering to the philosophy of "ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you." This is also unacceptable. Let me explain something to you all as simply as possible: THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T OWE YOU A DAMN THING! Please put down the Cheesy Poofs, turn off The View and stop depending on the government to swoop in like the Avengers and save you. Go get a job even if it's a sweaty dirty job. A crappy job is better than no job. I've been there, done that so I speak from experience on this. It only has to be a job until something better comes along. That's how it was for me.
The government continues to invade our privacy and infringe on our rights with backdoor legislation and executive orders. We need to stop being so timid and let our voices and outrage be heard. CISPA is being reintroduced. Let's start there and get it stopped.
There is a Benghazi cover-up no one seems to give a damn about. Why are the tapes classified as "top secret" and why were a general and admiral fired?
Obama's drone attacks have killed 4X as many people as Bush's in half the time. Why isn't this considered war crime? It was for George W. Bush.
How about them gas prices?
Raising taxes will not help the economy or lower the debt. It will have a negative effect on the economy as people will have less money to spend. JFK had the right idea: if we lower everyone's taxes, the economy will grow, unemployment will drop and the government will collect more tax dollars.
I'm sure there is something else I am missing, but it's not even 9AM and I've only had one cup of coffee. Have a great humpday everyone.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Happy 65th Birthday, Alice Cooper!
Just like to wish a rocking, spooktacular happy birthday to the godfather of shock rock, Alice Cooper!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Super Bowl Thoughts
The Harbaugh Bowl will be a close one. The Ravens will have a halftime lead but in the second half, the 49ers will take control and win the game and their 6th Super Bowl and send Ray Lewis into the twilight with an L. Don't expect Colin Kaepernick to have a game like he did against Green Bay, however. Expect more of what we saw against Atlanta. Joe Flacco will have a great game, but not enough to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. And rushing yards should be kept to a minimum here, despite both teams having great talent in the backfield.
Some keys to the game:
Randy "Not the Greatest Ever" Moss... In the red zone, the Ravens may have difficulty covering both him and Vernon Davis. The focus, and rightfully so, will be on Davis so Randy may have a chance to make a play or two. This is something to keep an eye on.
David Akers... The 49ers kicker has struggled all year. Will it be in his head during the biggest game of the year?
The Baltimore receivers... Inconsistent was what they were during the season. They've been great during the playoffs. Will they keep it up for one more game?
Halftime score: Baltimore 14 San Francisco 7
Final Score: San Fran 27 Baltimore 24
MVP: Vernon Davis
And do yourselves a huge favor, skip the halftime show. Take the dog for a walk or take a shower. Do anything but watch Beyonce. Seriously.
Some keys to the game:
Randy "Not the Greatest Ever" Moss... In the red zone, the Ravens may have difficulty covering both him and Vernon Davis. The focus, and rightfully so, will be on Davis so Randy may have a chance to make a play or two. This is something to keep an eye on.
David Akers... The 49ers kicker has struggled all year. Will it be in his head during the biggest game of the year?
The Baltimore receivers... Inconsistent was what they were during the season. They've been great during the playoffs. Will they keep it up for one more game?
Halftime score: Baltimore 14 San Francisco 7
Final Score: San Fran 27 Baltimore 24
MVP: Vernon Davis
And do yourselves a huge favor, skip the halftime show. Take the dog for a walk or take a shower. Do anything but watch Beyonce. Seriously.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Some Underrated Alice
I was listening the other day to what I consider one of Alice Cooper's underrated albums, The Last Temptation. And I also admit, it took me awhile to warm up to this album. Aside from Alice's trademark satire on "Lost in America" this album wasn't what we'd come to expect from Alice. It was a diversion musically and lyrically. (This album also began a series of albums from Alice with a theme or concept to them. Temptation followed by Brutal Planet and Dragontown.) Alice tells a story through the eyes of a jaded young man and his views on life and his descent into darkness. Those aren't new ideas for Alice, however it's different here because Alice isn't the character telling the story. The opening track "Sideshow" seems to bring shades of the classic "Desperado", but also injects a new direction of music for Alice, not the dive bar style guitar we've all come to love. We do get that on "Lost in America", however.
The one track which really stands out to me from this album is "Stolen Prayer", a song co-written by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. Cornell also provided backing vocals on the track. Chris's style and influence on the lyrics and music is obvious and it is by far the album's best track. Cornell also wrote another track on the album, "Unholy War".
I know this album received lukewarm reception from Cooper fans and rock critics. And honestly, I can understand why. It was not the Alice we saw on he previous two outings, Trash and Hey Stoopid. This album didn't have a "Poison" or "Feed My Frankenstein". Alice's trademark twisted sexuality was missing from The Last Temptation. The track "You're My Temptation" just didn't live up to those standards. It seemed more like having a crush on a stripper than unchained lust. Even Alice's love ballad on Temptation, "It's Me", didn't bring the same sense of sorrow we felt on "I Never Cry" or "How You Gonna See Me Now". In a way, "It's Me" had a sense of hope to it.
The album does have it's dark moments with "Nothing's Free", a song about selling your soul to the devil (and another strange musical diversion) and "Lullaby", a track about fighting one's own fears and demons. But as I said earlier, as a whole this album is a new and unexpected turn for Alice Cooper. I'm sure that is why it took me awhile to warm up to it. If you are an Alice Cooper fan and this is one of those albums you ignored or tried to forget, I ask you to give it another chance. You may just find your own appreciation for it upon a new listening.
The one track which really stands out to me from this album is "Stolen Prayer", a song co-written by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. Cornell also provided backing vocals on the track. Chris's style and influence on the lyrics and music is obvious and it is by far the album's best track. Cornell also wrote another track on the album, "Unholy War".
I know this album received lukewarm reception from Cooper fans and rock critics. And honestly, I can understand why. It was not the Alice we saw on he previous two outings, Trash and Hey Stoopid. This album didn't have a "Poison" or "Feed My Frankenstein". Alice's trademark twisted sexuality was missing from The Last Temptation. The track "You're My Temptation" just didn't live up to those standards. It seemed more like having a crush on a stripper than unchained lust. Even Alice's love ballad on Temptation, "It's Me", didn't bring the same sense of sorrow we felt on "I Never Cry" or "How You Gonna See Me Now". In a way, "It's Me" had a sense of hope to it.
The album does have it's dark moments with "Nothing's Free", a song about selling your soul to the devil (and another strange musical diversion) and "Lullaby", a track about fighting one's own fears and demons. But as I said earlier, as a whole this album is a new and unexpected turn for Alice Cooper. I'm sure that is why it took me awhile to warm up to it. If you are an Alice Cooper fan and this is one of those albums you ignored or tried to forget, I ask you to give it another chance. You may just find your own appreciation for it upon a new listening.
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