Friday, November 14, 2008
I hate sleep.
Seriously. As soon as I turn the light off and get in bed, I get really hot and sweaty. Then I lay there for a few hours, trying to sleep but unable too. I finally fall asleep around 1AM, then wake up at 4:30AM, same situation. Hot and sweaty and unable to fall back asleep. At some point I doze off, only to wake up again around 6. Only as it gets closer to 6:30, when I need to get up, do I actually become tired enough to sleep. WTF? Why can't i be like that when I want to sleep?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Least We Forget
Today is also Veterans day. The Armistice that ended World War I (The War to End All Wars) was signed at the 11th Hour, of the 11th Day of the 11th Month. I hope you all can find some time to observe a moment of silence for the countless millions who have died, serving both this country and all countries in the world. Their sacrifices have shaped the World into what it is today, and with out the, the World would not be as we know it. For us to be able to live while they made the ultimate sacrifice is truly an honor, and today is the least of what we can do to honor their memory.
Where to start?
There is quite a bit to talk about today. Mostly the results of the election and my thoughts on that. But first I will update you with some family news that will most likely be effecting me today. I can only hope it has a positive turn out.
Over the weekend, my dad wasn't feeling very well. My mom said he had a pain in his side or something. He seemed fine yesterday, but apparently last night he was experiencing pain in his chest. For those who don't know, my dad is in his mid/late 50's and had 5-way bypass heart surgery a few years ago. That is some pretty serious surgery that most people usually have when they are 70+. Not good at all. So these chest pains are like warning bells to him for obvious reasons. So at 1AM my mom took him into the Emergency Medical Center, the same one my Boss went to when he had his heart attack. My mom called me this morning to tell me and they're currently waiting on a cardiologist to come in and check him out. He won't be coming into work today. I can only hope things aren't serious.
As far as the election goes, lets just say I am very worried for this country. My thoughts on it are as follows.
1. We don't need a rookie.
2. The US does not negotiate with terrorists.
3. You shouldn't vote for some one because he is Black.
4. The US is full of ignorant people.
5. We need to get away from the 2-party system.
6. I'd rather not vote then pick between the lesser of two evils.
So, lets see. "1. We don't need a rookie." Obama HAS NO EXPERIENCE in a leadership role. That was clear when he selected Biden as his running mate. Why not elect Biden president instead of Obama then? Given the world situation and the way our country is, I'd rather have some one who has 'been there, done that' in office then some one who is all talk.
"2. The US does not negotiate with terrorists." Obama has already made it a point that he would rather talk then take military action. Showing the world that the US is 'soft' is not a good idea, and people like that nutcase in Iran and all the Terrorists in the World are going to jump all over that. Its not going to be pretty.
"3 - 5." These three points pretty much go hand in hand. Obama is only president because he is black and Americans are ignorant. He has no leadership experience - being the President or whatever at Harvard is not a 'leadership' role in the sense that being the President of the United Sates is. His resume is empty. He might as well be a kid looking for a job straight out of High School, with no resume. Most people aren't going to hire him, but some one will give him a chance. The United States does not need to give anyone - as president - a chance right now. It will collapse the country. While McCain may have seemed identical to Bush Jr., he at least had the experience and knowledge that would make him a powerful President that the nutcases and Terrorists already know not to mess around with.
I also heard a clip on the radio where Howard Stern, I believe, went to Harlem and asked people if they had voted for Obama. If they said yes, he then asked if they supported Obamas stance/ideas on "xxx". The catch was that he didn't use Obamas stance/ideas/policies. He used McCains, yet these people who voted for Obama said that "Yes, they agreed."Wait, what? If you agree with that, you should have voted for McCain! Just proving the ignorance and the 'race' issue.
The Two-Party System needs to go. The majority of Americans don't understand that there are 3rd Parties who are in the running. The 3rd Parties get little exposure, no money, and are blocked from the debates. It wouldn't be unheard of for a 3rd Party to win - its happened before, but not in the modern era - but presently it would be just as likely for a 3rd Party to win as it would be for me to become President.
The next 4 years are truly going to be interesting. I can't say what is going to happen, but so far Obama doesn't seem like anything to me but some one good at talking and blowing smoke up your ass. He is going to encounter serious problems once he begins to fail to deliver on his promises and when he tries to pass more restrictive gun laws.
Over the weekend, my dad wasn't feeling very well. My mom said he had a pain in his side or something. He seemed fine yesterday, but apparently last night he was experiencing pain in his chest. For those who don't know, my dad is in his mid/late 50's and had 5-way bypass heart surgery a few years ago. That is some pretty serious surgery that most people usually have when they are 70+. Not good at all. So these chest pains are like warning bells to him for obvious reasons. So at 1AM my mom took him into the Emergency Medical Center, the same one my Boss went to when he had his heart attack. My mom called me this morning to tell me and they're currently waiting on a cardiologist to come in and check him out. He won't be coming into work today. I can only hope things aren't serious.
As far as the election goes, lets just say I am very worried for this country. My thoughts on it are as follows.
1. We don't need a rookie.
2. The US does not negotiate with terrorists.
3. You shouldn't vote for some one because he is Black.
4. The US is full of ignorant people.
5. We need to get away from the 2-party system.
6. I'd rather not vote then pick between the lesser of two evils.
So, lets see. "1. We don't need a rookie." Obama HAS NO EXPERIENCE in a leadership role. That was clear when he selected Biden as his running mate. Why not elect Biden president instead of Obama then? Given the world situation and the way our country is, I'd rather have some one who has 'been there, done that' in office then some one who is all talk.
"2. The US does not negotiate with terrorists." Obama has already made it a point that he would rather talk then take military action. Showing the world that the US is 'soft' is not a good idea, and people like that nutcase in Iran and all the Terrorists in the World are going to jump all over that. Its not going to be pretty.
"3 - 5." These three points pretty much go hand in hand. Obama is only president because he is black and Americans are ignorant. He has no leadership experience - being the President or whatever at Harvard is not a 'leadership' role in the sense that being the President of the United Sates is. His resume is empty. He might as well be a kid looking for a job straight out of High School, with no resume. Most people aren't going to hire him, but some one will give him a chance. The United States does not need to give anyone - as president - a chance right now. It will collapse the country. While McCain may have seemed identical to Bush Jr., he at least had the experience and knowledge that would make him a powerful President that the nutcases and Terrorists already know not to mess around with.
I also heard a clip on the radio where Howard Stern, I believe, went to Harlem and asked people if they had voted for Obama. If they said yes, he then asked if they supported Obamas stance/ideas on "xxx". The catch was that he didn't use Obamas stance/ideas/policies. He used McCains, yet these people who voted for Obama said that "Yes, they agreed."Wait, what? If you agree with that, you should have voted for McCain! Just proving the ignorance and the 'race' issue.
The Two-Party System needs to go. The majority of Americans don't understand that there are 3rd Parties who are in the running. The 3rd Parties get little exposure, no money, and are blocked from the debates. It wouldn't be unheard of for a 3rd Party to win - its happened before, but not in the modern era - but presently it would be just as likely for a 3rd Party to win as it would be for me to become President.
The next 4 years are truly going to be interesting. I can't say what is going to happen, but so far Obama doesn't seem like anything to me but some one good at talking and blowing smoke up your ass. He is going to encounter serious problems once he begins to fail to deliver on his promises and when he tries to pass more restrictive gun laws.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Digging around in this old town
So, another weekend spent mostly in front of my computer or the TV. Actually did do a good deal of reading. Read a few hundred pages of one book (and finished it) and started reading another. Also got Fallout 3 during the week, but haven't played it too much. I've revisited MTW 2 Kingdoms, with some Mods. I can't wait for Empire TOTAL WAR to come out! COD5 comes out in a little over a week too. So many great games, woot.
I'm otherwise (obviously) still in a rut. Headed back into the woods tomorrow, hoping its not as hot as the previous times. I think it won't be as cool out as it was last weekend, but one can only hope for so much. I'm still undecided on moving.
Fuck it, I can't type right now. Not motivated enough.
I'm otherwise (obviously) still in a rut. Headed back into the woods tomorrow, hoping its not as hot as the previous times. I think it won't be as cool out as it was last weekend, but one can only hope for so much. I'm still undecided on moving.
Fuck it, I can't type right now. Not motivated enough.
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