Another no brainer this week. Let's see the runner ups.
1)Conspiracy theory sites showed everyone why a lot of them will never be taken seriously by jumping on the idiotic bandwagon of a "missile" that "terrorized" the west and east coasts. And while the NYC was really never in question except for the most rabid idealists, the west coast one was picked up immediately by the Internet as the next big government coverup. Only thing it wasn't anything exciting, dredged up by our increasingly awful 24/7 news cycle. Must have been one hell of a slow news day for this drek. I'll say it one more time for the cheap seats. IT WAS A PLANE! How do I know? I have eyes and a brain. Get over it and focus on things you seem to be missing like focus centers, the council of governors and the continuing erosion of our civil liberties, being continued by Obama, albeit started by Reagan way back when and progressing to this day. Our savior he isn't.
2)Rand Paul- While I'm still unclear if he really did back track on his promise to end earmarks, I still don't like the guy. He's nothing like his father who I still have some respect for. Plus ending earmarks won't save the deficit. Start thinking bigger.
3)The Bipartisan Budget Forecast Group- This week a group of senators from both parities got together and came up with a plan to really screw with the underclass of people's rights. Sure it contained some good ideas like raising the retirement age and cutting the military budget, but it failed to take into account means testing. What this says is that if you make too much money, you don't get any SS or Medicare. The rich don't need these benefits and should be given away to those that need it. Or maybe they don't like the words of Jesus and Buddha and Gandhi and every other peace loving beatnik who ever lived. For a supposed Christian society, we rarely seem to act like one. We need to raise taxes om the richest of the rich. They can afford it. And those claims about jobs being lost if we do that would actually have to be creating jobs for that threat to work. As a former salesman, I can tell you there are no good sales jobs anymore. They all pay squat. As a matter of fact, it the third worst profession to be in now, behind manufacturing and construction. Awesome. Another death blow to the rapidly disappearing middle class.
4)TSA- As cavity searches are the new norm to fly, we have to take our dignity back and say in every loud voice, "NO FREAKIN WAY!" The Constitution does not allow illegal searches and seizures, yet we have to get naked to get on a plane. Worse, it makes no difference to any terrorist who wants to get a bomb on board. Israeli security, who do not use these devices in their airports, say they are practically worthless. Anyone with a knowledge of them can figure out a way around the scanners and bring whatever they like. Lead shields are a good way, especially if they wrap around the body. So we have to get naked to get on a plane or be fondled by child molesters and rapists (no really, they are. Their background check system seems to be asking the applicant if they have ever been convicted of a crime. If they so no, that's as far as it gets. You'd have a harder time getting a job at McDonald's). We have to stop fighting the last war. We also have to stop letting greed make our decisions for us as the body scanners are ever conveniently owned by Michael Chertoff's brother. Nice racket. Now let me get on the damned plane without showing you my penis. Congratulations TSA. You are douchebag of the week.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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