Hey,
when I need to laugh after doing school work I like to watch these videos:
Gotta love 'em.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Valerie Jaret. Liberal. Bff of Obama. All around ding-dong.
Ya know, part of the reason the Obama's were pushing the whole Chicago Olympics deal, which thankfully, they lost.
Now I'm going to list the top three reasons why I think Valerie's just...dumb
1. Her mom was one of the four advocates who started the Erickson Institute. Okay, but, it's board of trustees once included Thomas Ayres. Sound familiar? Yeah, that's William Ayres daddy-o.
2. The only reason she was pushing for the Olympics to be held in Chicago was this, she owns land where they would have been held. So her land + money to build everything = Valerie's cha-ching
3. She's really, really close with Obama. Too close. She is his "advisor" Alright, so that's not bad, I guess. But that fact that she has so much tunnel-vision that she can't see any other side is what bothers me. She mine as well be socalist like Obama. Hey, it's the truth.
Valerie Jarett is a sad, sad example of Obama's friends. Did he have problems making friends a muchkin, so now he makes all these bad choices?
Guess so...
-Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Ya know, part of the reason the Obama's were pushing the whole Chicago Olympics deal, which thankfully, they lost.
Now I'm going to list the top three reasons why I think Valerie's just...dumb
1. Her mom was one of the four advocates who started the Erickson Institute. Okay, but, it's board of trustees once included Thomas Ayres. Sound familiar? Yeah, that's William Ayres daddy-o.
2. The only reason she was pushing for the Olympics to be held in Chicago was this, she owns land where they would have been held. So her land + money to build everything = Valerie's cha-ching
3. She's really, really close with Obama. Too close. She is his "advisor" Alright, so that's not bad, I guess. But that fact that she has so much tunnel-vision that she can't see any other side is what bothers me. She mine as well be socalist like Obama. Hey, it's the truth.
Valerie Jarett is a sad, sad example of Obama's friends. Did he have problems making friends a muchkin, so now he makes all these bad choices?
Guess so...
-Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Olympics Very Important..Right...Wrong!
Hey ya:
So, before I blog, I just wanted to share this freaky weird dream I had last night.
I was like at the mall and I ran into Steven Crowder and we went out for coffee. Weird, huh? Even weirder...I hate coffee...:)
Anyways, tonight I'm gonna write about the whole stupid 2016 Olympics scandal.
So, here's the story below {source}
Let the pitch begin.
First lady Michelle Obama arrived Wednesday morning in Denmark to lead the U.S. delegation promoting Chicago as the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
She will be joined two days later by her husband, who is taking an unusual personal stake in the lobbying effort.
But so are the other heads of state involved. Chicago is locked in a tight race with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo for the games -- and the Obamas will face off against Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva; Spanish King Juan Carlos and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero; and new Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.
Michelle Obama's plane landed a little before 11:30 a.m. local time, and she was greeted by a contingency that included Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, his wife, Maggie, Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chicago 2016 president Lori Healey.
She will spend the next two days meeting with International Olympics Committee members, hoping to persuade them to vote for her hometown. President Obama arrives Friday, and both Obamas will be part of Chicago's final presentation before the IOC in Copenhagen.
Obama would be the first U.S. president to take on such a direct role in lobbying for an Olympics event. His trip is expected to be brief, but some critics questioned whether it is appropriate for the president to hit pause on other pressing issues like health care reform and Iran's nuclear program to pitch his hometown.
But the White House said health care reform is moving along and the president "felt strongly and personally that he should go and make the case for the United States."
Gee, isn't this wonderful. Again, how many times have I written about this, Obama is neglecting his responsibilities to do something else. The Olympics will change (all that hope and change, right?) the world as we know it, oui? Huh, don't think so! Thank God for the critics who have "questioned" whether he should be taking a break from his responsibilities. Glad it's not just me. ;)
Did you see the paragraphy above that mentioned the fact that he's the first prez to lobby for the Olympics. Oh, wow. He never ceases to amaze me..what about you? Let me know below.
And Michelle, Michelle, Michelle. Getting involved in everything. Sheesh. Yeah, it is def breaking news if she goes with him and lobbies. *rolls eyes sarcastically*
Ya know, in my mind, Chicago would be the last place I'd want the Olympics to be held.
Reasons:
1) Crime rate. Hey, an athlete could get mugged if they're in the wrong place at the wrong time
2) Hobos. No explanation necessary
3) The people. Basically the same thing as the hobos, but I think you catch my drift here :)
4) Drugs. Some creep named Ice could waddle up and offer some enhancement drugs and the athlete might take some. Hey, anything is possible.
5) I'm against it, so *pbft* it's illegal to do it. jk
Another thing, they took 2 planes to go discuss this whole thing and yet they're all like, "conserve energy." Yeah, they're not at all hypocritics..hmm
Also Valerie Jaret's got a part in this, so you know that can never be good. :) I'll explain that tomorrow...
Oh, well...
Love, Palin, and Crowder
-CT-
So, before I blog, I just wanted to share this freaky weird dream I had last night.
I was like at the mall and I ran into Steven Crowder and we went out for coffee. Weird, huh? Even weirder...I hate coffee...:)
Anyways, tonight I'm gonna write about the whole stupid 2016 Olympics scandal.
So, here's the story below {source}
Let the pitch begin.
First lady Michelle Obama arrived Wednesday morning in Denmark to lead the U.S. delegation promoting Chicago as the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
She will be joined two days later by her husband, who is taking an unusual personal stake in the lobbying effort.
But so are the other heads of state involved. Chicago is locked in a tight race with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo for the games -- and the Obamas will face off against Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva; Spanish King Juan Carlos and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero; and new Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.
Michelle Obama's plane landed a little before 11:30 a.m. local time, and she was greeted by a contingency that included Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, his wife, Maggie, Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Chicago 2016 president Lori Healey.
She will spend the next two days meeting with International Olympics Committee members, hoping to persuade them to vote for her hometown. President Obama arrives Friday, and both Obamas will be part of Chicago's final presentation before the IOC in Copenhagen.
Obama would be the first U.S. president to take on such a direct role in lobbying for an Olympics event. His trip is expected to be brief, but some critics questioned whether it is appropriate for the president to hit pause on other pressing issues like health care reform and Iran's nuclear program to pitch his hometown.
But the White House said health care reform is moving along and the president "felt strongly and personally that he should go and make the case for the United States."
Gee, isn't this wonderful. Again, how many times have I written about this, Obama is neglecting his responsibilities to do something else. The Olympics will change (all that hope and change, right?) the world as we know it, oui? Huh, don't think so! Thank God for the critics who have "questioned" whether he should be taking a break from his responsibilities. Glad it's not just me. ;)
Did you see the paragraphy above that mentioned the fact that he's the first prez to lobby for the Olympics. Oh, wow. He never ceases to amaze me..what about you? Let me know below.
And Michelle, Michelle, Michelle. Getting involved in everything. Sheesh. Yeah, it is def breaking news if she goes with him and lobbies. *rolls eyes sarcastically*
Ya know, in my mind, Chicago would be the last place I'd want the Olympics to be held.
Reasons:
1) Crime rate. Hey, an athlete could get mugged if they're in the wrong place at the wrong time
2) Hobos. No explanation necessary
3) The people. Basically the same thing as the hobos, but I think you catch my drift here :)
4) Drugs. Some creep named Ice could waddle up and offer some enhancement drugs and the athlete might take some. Hey, anything is possible.
5) I'm against it, so *pbft* it's illegal to do it. jk
Another thing, they took 2 planes to go discuss this whole thing and yet they're all like, "conserve energy." Yeah, they're not at all hypocritics..hmm
Also Valerie Jaret's got a part in this, so you know that can never be good. :) I'll explain that tomorrow...
Oh, well...
Love, Palin, and Crowder
-CT-
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
ACORN. OH. My. GOODNESS! They did it again! (and my punctuation is waaay off tonight)
Hey:
I am so sorry for not updating my blog! I feel awful, but school's just busy.
Let's see, tonight I will rant about...ACORN...:)
ACORN, in response to an undercover expose of potential wrongdoing by some employees, pledged Wednesday to follow through on plans to conduct a thorough internal review of its practices -- on the same day that the organization filed a lawsuit against the filmmakers whose hidden-camera sting brought the community organization to its knees.
The lawsuit, filed in a Baltimore court, stems from an undercover video showing ACORN employees Shera Williams and Tonja Thompson providing advice to two filmmakers posing as a pimp and prostitute on how to skirt tax laws.
The filmmakers, James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles, are named as defendants in the lawsuit, along with Breitbart.com, a Web site managed by conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart, which posted the videos. Breitbart released five similar videos that O'Keefe and Giles recorded in ACORN offices in Washington, D.C.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; San Bernadino, Calif., and San Diego, as well as the Baltimore office.
The videos prompted the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office to launch a criminal investigation, the U.S. Census Bureau to several ties with ACORN and ACORN to fire four of the employees shown in the videos. And on Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service announced it also was severing ties with the organization.
The IRS said it would no longer include ACORN in its volunteer tax assistance program. The program offered free tax advice to about 3 million low- and moderate-income tax filers this spring. ACORN provided help on about 25,000 returns, the IRS said.
But ACORN says no tax returns were actually prepared at the Baltimore office, and that the audio portion of the video recorded there was obtained illegally, since Maryland requires two-party consent for sound recordings. The multimillion-dollar lawsuit cites "extreme emotional distress" on behalf of two workers who were fired after the video was posted online.
The videos were "clear violations of Maryland law that were intended to inflict maximum damage to the reputation of ACORN, the nation's largest grassroots organizer of low-income and minority Americans," said ACORN attorney Arthur Schwartz. "Unfortunately they succeeded."
At the same time, ACORN is moving forward with its pledge to review its operations. The Boston attorney hired by ACORN to conduct an independent probe of the group vowed a "no holds barred" investigation on Wednesday.
"My name is on the line and so is the name of my firm, so we will call this as we see them," Scott Harshbarger told reporters on a conference call.
Harshbarger, the former attorney general of Massachusetts now serving as senior counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP, was hired Tuesday to lead an "independent and comprehensive" internal investigation into ACORN's activities -- a decision that was met with skepticism from some members of Congress, including one lawmaker who has repeatedly called for hearings into the use of taxpayer funds.
Harshbarger said the probe had not yet begun as of Wednesday and said there was no "specific timetable" for its completion.
ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis, who joined Harshbarger on the conference call, said the organization was "very, very serious" about the review and vowed to "set things straight" following the release of five hidden-camera videos.
"We were just as shocked and horrified as the American public was," Lewis told reporters of the conduct seen on the videotapes. "I will not tolerate such behavior. It is incumbent upon me and my board to set things straight."
Lewis said ACORN officials are cooperating with law enforcement agencies, adding that no subpoenas had been received by the organization as of Wednesday.
Meanwhile, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith, R-Texas, and House Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa, R-Calif., called on the Government Accountability Office to investigate whether ACORN misused federal funds.
In a letter sent to GAO Comptroller General Gene Dodaro on Wednesday, Smith and Issa expressed concern that millions of taxpayer dollars may have been used to support criminal efforts by the organization.
"Congress cannot ignore allegations that federal funds are being used by an organization involved in criminal conduct," the letter read. "American taxpayers are rightly outraged and Congress has a responsibility to act. We need a full investigation into ACORN's use of federal funds and we need the Democratic-led Congress to put a bill on the President's desk to ensure that no future funds are received by ACORN."
The letter continued, "ACORN has a long history of ignoring federal laws. No organization with that kind of a record should benefit from American taxpayer dollars."
ACORN said on Sept. 16 it would stop any "new intakes" -- essentially closing its doors to new clients -- until it completed an internal investigation prompted by the release of five hidden-camera videos that depicted workers advising a fake pimp and prostitute to lie to get loans for a brothel.
The scandal drew criticism from the Obama administration last week as White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs called the conduct depicted on the four videos "completely unacceptable."
"The administration takes the accountability very seriously," Gibbs told reporters.
In addition to a Justice Department watchdog's probe into whether ACORN has applied for or received DOJ grant money, ACORN announced on Monday that it has suspended all 2009 tax preparation services. {source}
Oh, Gibbs, please don't say anything. Have you noticed everything he says is always "completely unacceptable?" Yeah, what is acceptable...maybe this? "ACORN is a wonderful group. I love how they help people. Yeah, they're my role model Tee-heeeee." Huh, I don't think so. Help, really, belongs in quotation marks. Sure, if you wanna start having prostitutes in your house, here's tax evasions. Socalisim's cool. WRONG!
What people don't seem to understand is that ACORN lies!!!!! They lie worse than Pinnochio!!!! Seriously their little noses would be oh, say 5 feet long. :) rough estimate, of course.
The only reason that Gibbs is all defensive of ACORN is Obama is associated with it! Didn't you know that? I knew that, and I'm not even old enough to vote! Wish I could but, whatever.
People, you need to understand that Obama and everyone else can tell you ACORN is a wonderful organization and whatnot, but you shouldn't trust him. I'm sorry, but Obama is lying to you. Truthfully he really is.
Like, where's all the hope and change? I see change, not good change, but I see it. Now, where's the hope? *looks everywhere* nope, not here? I'd say we got ourselves a MIA here. Because I don't think the economy's looking any brighter, how bout you? DIdn't think so. They've ben tellling us, "Oh, it's getting better." Just because, why? Oh, yeah, they want something else to tell us besides, that Kanye West is a jacka**. Hey, that's his exact words, don't believe me watch the video at the bottom of this post. Which on that note, was it really necessary to talk about it? I didn't know he worked for E! Huh, things I learn...tsk tsk.
Oh, well. :)
Love, Palin, and Crowder
-CT-
I am so sorry for not updating my blog! I feel awful, but school's just busy.
Let's see, tonight I will rant about...ACORN...:)
ACORN, in response to an undercover expose of potential wrongdoing by some employees, pledged Wednesday to follow through on plans to conduct a thorough internal review of its practices -- on the same day that the organization filed a lawsuit against the filmmakers whose hidden-camera sting brought the community organization to its knees.
The lawsuit, filed in a Baltimore court, stems from an undercover video showing ACORN employees Shera Williams and Tonja Thompson providing advice to two filmmakers posing as a pimp and prostitute on how to skirt tax laws.
The filmmakers, James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles, are named as defendants in the lawsuit, along with Breitbart.com, a Web site managed by conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart, which posted the videos. Breitbart released five similar videos that O'Keefe and Giles recorded in ACORN offices in Washington, D.C.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; San Bernadino, Calif., and San Diego, as well as the Baltimore office.
The videos prompted the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office to launch a criminal investigation, the U.S. Census Bureau to several ties with ACORN and ACORN to fire four of the employees shown in the videos. And on Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service announced it also was severing ties with the organization.
The IRS said it would no longer include ACORN in its volunteer tax assistance program. The program offered free tax advice to about 3 million low- and moderate-income tax filers this spring. ACORN provided help on about 25,000 returns, the IRS said.
But ACORN says no tax returns were actually prepared at the Baltimore office, and that the audio portion of the video recorded there was obtained illegally, since Maryland requires two-party consent for sound recordings. The multimillion-dollar lawsuit cites "extreme emotional distress" on behalf of two workers who were fired after the video was posted online.
The videos were "clear violations of Maryland law that were intended to inflict maximum damage to the reputation of ACORN, the nation's largest grassroots organizer of low-income and minority Americans," said ACORN attorney Arthur Schwartz. "Unfortunately they succeeded."
At the same time, ACORN is moving forward with its pledge to review its operations. The Boston attorney hired by ACORN to conduct an independent probe of the group vowed a "no holds barred" investigation on Wednesday.
"My name is on the line and so is the name of my firm, so we will call this as we see them," Scott Harshbarger told reporters on a conference call.
Harshbarger, the former attorney general of Massachusetts now serving as senior counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP, was hired Tuesday to lead an "independent and comprehensive" internal investigation into ACORN's activities -- a decision that was met with skepticism from some members of Congress, including one lawmaker who has repeatedly called for hearings into the use of taxpayer funds.
Harshbarger said the probe had not yet begun as of Wednesday and said there was no "specific timetable" for its completion.
ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis, who joined Harshbarger on the conference call, said the organization was "very, very serious" about the review and vowed to "set things straight" following the release of five hidden-camera videos.
"We were just as shocked and horrified as the American public was," Lewis told reporters of the conduct seen on the videotapes. "I will not tolerate such behavior. It is incumbent upon me and my board to set things straight."
Lewis said ACORN officials are cooperating with law enforcement agencies, adding that no subpoenas had been received by the organization as of Wednesday.
Meanwhile, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith, R-Texas, and House Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa, R-Calif., called on the Government Accountability Office to investigate whether ACORN misused federal funds.
In a letter sent to GAO Comptroller General Gene Dodaro on Wednesday, Smith and Issa expressed concern that millions of taxpayer dollars may have been used to support criminal efforts by the organization.
"Congress cannot ignore allegations that federal funds are being used by an organization involved in criminal conduct," the letter read. "American taxpayers are rightly outraged and Congress has a responsibility to act. We need a full investigation into ACORN's use of federal funds and we need the Democratic-led Congress to put a bill on the President's desk to ensure that no future funds are received by ACORN."
The letter continued, "ACORN has a long history of ignoring federal laws. No organization with that kind of a record should benefit from American taxpayer dollars."
ACORN said on Sept. 16 it would stop any "new intakes" -- essentially closing its doors to new clients -- until it completed an internal investigation prompted by the release of five hidden-camera videos that depicted workers advising a fake pimp and prostitute to lie to get loans for a brothel.
The scandal drew criticism from the Obama administration last week as White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs called the conduct depicted on the four videos "completely unacceptable."
"The administration takes the accountability very seriously," Gibbs told reporters.
In addition to a Justice Department watchdog's probe into whether ACORN has applied for or received DOJ grant money, ACORN announced on Monday that it has suspended all 2009 tax preparation services. {source}
Oh, Gibbs, please don't say anything. Have you noticed everything he says is always "completely unacceptable?" Yeah, what is acceptable...maybe this? "ACORN is a wonderful group. I love how they help people. Yeah, they're my role model Tee-heeeee." Huh, I don't think so. Help, really, belongs in quotation marks. Sure, if you wanna start having prostitutes in your house, here's tax evasions. Socalisim's cool. WRONG!
What people don't seem to understand is that ACORN lies!!!!! They lie worse than Pinnochio!!!! Seriously their little noses would be oh, say 5 feet long. :) rough estimate, of course.
The only reason that Gibbs is all defensive of ACORN is Obama is associated with it! Didn't you know that? I knew that, and I'm not even old enough to vote! Wish I could but, whatever.
People, you need to understand that Obama and everyone else can tell you ACORN is a wonderful organization and whatnot, but you shouldn't trust him. I'm sorry, but Obama is lying to you. Truthfully he really is.
Like, where's all the hope and change? I see change, not good change, but I see it. Now, where's the hope? *looks everywhere* nope, not here? I'd say we got ourselves a MIA here. Because I don't think the economy's looking any brighter, how bout you? DIdn't think so. They've ben tellling us, "Oh, it's getting better." Just because, why? Oh, yeah, they want something else to tell us besides, that Kanye West is a jacka**. Hey, that's his exact words, don't believe me watch the video at the bottom of this post. Which on that note, was it really necessary to talk about it? I didn't know he worked for E! Huh, things I learn...tsk tsk.
Oh, well. :)
Love, Palin, and Crowder
-CT-
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Poor Dude from Great Britain
Hey ya:
Another reason why I'm not going to England (sorry, RPattz)
Two British thugs who punched a young man so hard surgeons had to remove half of his skull have escaped charges.
Steve Gator, 26, has been told the teenagers who ambushed him will not face court after British Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case.
The CPS said it did not have enough evidence to proceed but Steve's mother, Nina Gator, expressed her disbelief at the decision.
"Our boy is walking around with half a head -- what more evidence do they need?" Nina Gator told SkyNews. "I can't believe it."
Steven Gator, from Essex, Great Britain, was left seriously brain damaged following the attack as he made his way home from work on January 15.
The two thugs started screaming taunts and abuse at him about his cousin but when he confronted them he was hit so hard he fell back and smashed his head on the pavement. {source}
This is twisted. Seriously twisted. The dude's left with half a noggin and they won't do anything 'bout it? Lovely, good justice system. :)
Poor Mr. Gator. Can I convict the thugs for him? Please, my pleasure. :-)
I can't believe they'd overlook this. Oh, well.
-CT-
Another reason why I'm not going to England (sorry, RPattz)
Two British thugs who punched a young man so hard surgeons had to remove half of his skull have escaped charges.
Steve Gator, 26, has been told the teenagers who ambushed him will not face court after British Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case.
The CPS said it did not have enough evidence to proceed but Steve's mother, Nina Gator, expressed her disbelief at the decision.
"Our boy is walking around with half a head -- what more evidence do they need?" Nina Gator told SkyNews. "I can't believe it."
Steven Gator, from Essex, Great Britain, was left seriously brain damaged following the attack as he made his way home from work on January 15.
The two thugs started screaming taunts and abuse at him about his cousin but when he confronted them he was hit so hard he fell back and smashed his head on the pavement. {source}
This is twisted. Seriously twisted. The dude's left with half a noggin and they won't do anything 'bout it? Lovely, good justice system. :)
Poor Mr. Gator. Can I convict the thugs for him? Please, my pleasure. :-)
I can't believe they'd overlook this. Oh, well.
-CT-
Health Care...Ooh
Hey:
I am finally gonna tackle health care. *deep breathe*
Okay, so Obama's been pushing this thing faster than I run a mile. (Which is pretty fast, if I do say so myself)
He's been all like, "This will help everyone." Yeah, everyone who's not smart enough to know what the fine print says.
Or, "This won't put us more in debt?" Yeah, and eating cookies everyday won't make you fat. Hmm...
Watching him giving his addresses on the news, he's beginning to sound desperate. Like, "Oh, please, let me push this through! Please!!!"
Other times, he reminds me of a hypnotist, "We will push this through, we will push this through, we will push...this...through." I thought we elected a president, not a genie.
Let's dig a little deeper, if Canada is trying to bail themselves out of the sinking ship, why are we trying to jump aboard? Just simple logic...nothing else
I don't wanna go too deep into this debate simply because I think it all can be summed up into a simple sentence, "This won't help our country at all."
Simply that, why can't liberals just listen to the people? They might learn a few things.
Oh, well. No offense. Believe me, I don't want people to think I enjoy getting mad at Obama, but he's doing a few things...well, yeah.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
I am finally gonna tackle health care. *deep breathe*
Okay, so Obama's been pushing this thing faster than I run a mile. (Which is pretty fast, if I do say so myself)
He's been all like, "This will help everyone." Yeah, everyone who's not smart enough to know what the fine print says.
Or, "This won't put us more in debt?" Yeah, and eating cookies everyday won't make you fat. Hmm...
Watching him giving his addresses on the news, he's beginning to sound desperate. Like, "Oh, please, let me push this through! Please!!!"
Other times, he reminds me of a hypnotist, "We will push this through, we will push this through, we will push...this...through." I thought we elected a president, not a genie.
Let's dig a little deeper, if Canada is trying to bail themselves out of the sinking ship, why are we trying to jump aboard? Just simple logic...nothing else
I don't wanna go too deep into this debate simply because I think it all can be summed up into a simple sentence, "This won't help our country at all."
Simply that, why can't liberals just listen to the people? They might learn a few things.
Oh, well. No offense. Believe me, I don't want people to think I enjoy getting mad at Obama, but he's doing a few things...well, yeah.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Revolving Little Circle...Whoo Dizzy Already
Hey:
Here's another jaw-dropping story
A lawsuit in California that was filed last month by angry parents who object to a gay-friendly curriculum they say is being foisted on kindergartners could well become a test case for schools around the country.
Parents in the Alameda Unified School District were refused the right to excuse their kids from classes that would teach all kids in the district's elementary schools about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender alternative families.
The parents say they are concerned about "indoctrination" in the schools, but administrators say the course is needed to protect against sexual discrimination — and that the lessons are protected by laws in California and 10 other states.
Those states, which stretch from Washington to Maine, will now be eyeing the court results in California in a case that warring sides say pits parents' rights against a schools' responsibilities.
The contested California curriculum includes an annual 45-minute LGBT lesson taught to kids from kindergarten through the fifth grade. The kindergartners will focus on the harms of teasing, while the fifth graders will study sexual orientation stereotypes.
The move toward the new classes began two years ago, when teachers noticed that even kindergarten students were using derogatory words about sexuality, such as "f*g."
The FOX News Reporting unit was present at a debate in the school district in May when angry parents pushed back against the controversial lessons, capturing over 10 hours of heated dispute, which saw parents shouting back and forth across the aisle.
Some parents like Carrie Brash said the curriculum is necessary to combat bigotry that was already rearing its head among even young children, who were bullying her daughter in school.
Brash said her daughter had to endure taunting chants of "Lesbian, lesbian, your mom's a lesbian," from kids in school.
But other parents said the new curriculum ignores other kids who have been targeted for abuse.
"My child has been the product of bullying because she's black," said Dion Evans, who noted that students have "never viewed a single video in the classroom" that deals with racism.
But Evans said he wasn't expecting the district to take care of what he called a parent's duties in educating his daughter, as the school is "already (too) strapped for cash to incorporate these changes."
"I know how to successfully parent, educate, and instill value and self-worth in my child," he said.{source}
Wow, just wow. I mean, if we're having lessons on homosexuality (and beyond) why aren't we having lessons on not calling other people (straight people) names. (fatty etc.) I don't 100% agree with Mr. Evans because racism isn't really that big of deal until you make it a big deal.
Ya know, something in my gut tells me she might be getting bullied for other reasons than race. She could be mean or something, dunno? I get so tired of bringing race into everything! Race, race, race! They use that word like it's a noun. "you're racist." "You're racist." We're all racist, happy? (ha, not really)
And same with the homosexual crowd, if we don't agree with their agenda well, guess what, you're a homophobe. Really? Seriously? Geez. So, if they don't agree with the Christian agenda can't we call them Christian-phobes. Oops, sorry, religion is a dirty word to them, because we don't agree with their views, whoops we're homophobes. it's a little revolving circle.
Oh, well. Interesting...I guess
-CT-
Here's another jaw-dropping story
A lawsuit in California that was filed last month by angry parents who object to a gay-friendly curriculum they say is being foisted on kindergartners could well become a test case for schools around the country.
Parents in the Alameda Unified School District were refused the right to excuse their kids from classes that would teach all kids in the district's elementary schools about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender alternative families.
The parents say they are concerned about "indoctrination" in the schools, but administrators say the course is needed to protect against sexual discrimination — and that the lessons are protected by laws in California and 10 other states.
Those states, which stretch from Washington to Maine, will now be eyeing the court results in California in a case that warring sides say pits parents' rights against a schools' responsibilities.
The contested California curriculum includes an annual 45-minute LGBT lesson taught to kids from kindergarten through the fifth grade. The kindergartners will focus on the harms of teasing, while the fifth graders will study sexual orientation stereotypes.
The move toward the new classes began two years ago, when teachers noticed that even kindergarten students were using derogatory words about sexuality, such as "f*g."
The FOX News Reporting unit was present at a debate in the school district in May when angry parents pushed back against the controversial lessons, capturing over 10 hours of heated dispute, which saw parents shouting back and forth across the aisle.
Some parents like Carrie Brash said the curriculum is necessary to combat bigotry that was already rearing its head among even young children, who were bullying her daughter in school.
Brash said her daughter had to endure taunting chants of "Lesbian, lesbian, your mom's a lesbian," from kids in school.
But other parents said the new curriculum ignores other kids who have been targeted for abuse.
"My child has been the product of bullying because she's black," said Dion Evans, who noted that students have "never viewed a single video in the classroom" that deals with racism.
But Evans said he wasn't expecting the district to take care of what he called a parent's duties in educating his daughter, as the school is "already (too) strapped for cash to incorporate these changes."
"I know how to successfully parent, educate, and instill value and self-worth in my child," he said.{source}
Wow, just wow. I mean, if we're having lessons on homosexuality (and beyond) why aren't we having lessons on not calling other people (straight people) names. (fatty etc.) I don't 100% agree with Mr. Evans because racism isn't really that big of deal until you make it a big deal.
Ya know, something in my gut tells me she might be getting bullied for other reasons than race. She could be mean or something, dunno? I get so tired of bringing race into everything! Race, race, race! They use that word like it's a noun. "you're racist." "You're racist." We're all racist, happy? (ha, not really)
And same with the homosexual crowd, if we don't agree with their agenda well, guess what, you're a homophobe. Really? Seriously? Geez. So, if they don't agree with the Christian agenda can't we call them Christian-phobes. Oops, sorry, religion is a dirty word to them, because we don't agree with their views, whoops we're homophobes. it's a little revolving circle.
Oh, well. Interesting...I guess
-CT-
Saturday, September 5, 2009
No Patriotic Music...oh, lovely
hey:
did you hear about this
So long, John Philip Sousa. Hello, Kenny G.
That was the short-lived message House leadership sent to lawmakers over the break, as the "on-hold" music that so many constituents hear when they call their congressman was switched from patriotic tunes to smooth jazz standards -- or, as one lawmaker complained, "elevator music."
The switch was quickly reversed, though, following complaints and controversy.
A spokesman for House Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Beard, who reports to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said Tuesday that after a three-week trial period constituents will once again hear patriotic favorites while on hold.
"The music was changed during recess as a pilot program in an attempt to offer offices a choice of hold music," said CAO spokesman Jeff Ventura. "But based on the feedback we received, the old music was preferred and we reactivated it today."
Some of that feedback came from Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., who wrote a blistering letter to Beard on Friday.
"We should proudly embrace our nation's patriotic songs, not callously shun them for elevator music," Upton fumed.
"Believe me, I was not at all happy with how this matter was handled," he wrote, complaining that lawmakers were not told in advance that the patriotic songs would be replaced by smooth jazz.
Upton said during the "pilot program," congressional offices could either choose "elevator music" or no music at all, even though they had used patriotic music for years.
"Certainly we would prefer not to put those who contact our offices on hold; however with the high volume of calls we receive it is sometimes necessary," he added. "Callers routinely express their delight in listening to a few notes of Americana while briefly waiting for their call to go through." {source}
Why they would even think of this idea is beyond my comprehension.
If our lawmakers are obviously Americans, (no, duh) why the heck would they be trying to replace patriotic songs? We are the United States of America, not Russia. We want patriotic songs. Kenny G's a great muscian, but John Phillip Sousa's written a few more important pieces (ok, huge understatement but whatever).
Obama's working overtime to mess up our country, and his approval rating's going down the toilet, and 5 bucks says this isn't going to help us remember his administration in a positive way.
We are America, we will have patriotic songs when we are trying to reach our congressman. And if they try and change this again or anything more major than this, well, it's time to "Give 'em hell, Harry." (Not that I like Harry, he was a jerk to republicans *blows raspberry*.
Thank God they changed it back! sorry, just wanted to yell that. :)
Ya know, I was thinking, if they didn't want us to have patriotic songs on our phones, what will they try to change our pledge of alligence to...
"I pledge alligence to the flag of the sort of United States of America
And to the republic who wishes they understood what happened to their country
One nation under Allah, indivisible for no more liberty and no more justice for all."
Hmm...
What do you think? Let me know.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
CT
did you hear about this
So long, John Philip Sousa. Hello, Kenny G.
That was the short-lived message House leadership sent to lawmakers over the break, as the "on-hold" music that so many constituents hear when they call their congressman was switched from patriotic tunes to smooth jazz standards -- or, as one lawmaker complained, "elevator music."
The switch was quickly reversed, though, following complaints and controversy.
A spokesman for House Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Beard, who reports to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said Tuesday that after a three-week trial period constituents will once again hear patriotic favorites while on hold.
"The music was changed during recess as a pilot program in an attempt to offer offices a choice of hold music," said CAO spokesman Jeff Ventura. "But based on the feedback we received, the old music was preferred and we reactivated it today."
Some of that feedback came from Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., who wrote a blistering letter to Beard on Friday.
"We should proudly embrace our nation's patriotic songs, not callously shun them for elevator music," Upton fumed.
"Believe me, I was not at all happy with how this matter was handled," he wrote, complaining that lawmakers were not told in advance that the patriotic songs would be replaced by smooth jazz.
Upton said during the "pilot program," congressional offices could either choose "elevator music" or no music at all, even though they had used patriotic music for years.
"Certainly we would prefer not to put those who contact our offices on hold; however with the high volume of calls we receive it is sometimes necessary," he added. "Callers routinely express their delight in listening to a few notes of Americana while briefly waiting for their call to go through." {source}
Why they would even think of this idea is beyond my comprehension.
If our lawmakers are obviously Americans, (no, duh) why the heck would they be trying to replace patriotic songs? We are the United States of America, not Russia. We want patriotic songs. Kenny G's a great muscian, but John Phillip Sousa's written a few more important pieces (ok, huge understatement but whatever).
Obama's working overtime to mess up our country, and his approval rating's going down the toilet, and 5 bucks says this isn't going to help us remember his administration in a positive way.
We are America, we will have patriotic songs when we are trying to reach our congressman. And if they try and change this again or anything more major than this, well, it's time to "Give 'em hell, Harry." (Not that I like Harry, he was a jerk to republicans *blows raspberry*.
Thank God they changed it back! sorry, just wanted to yell that. :)
Ya know, I was thinking, if they didn't want us to have patriotic songs on our phones, what will they try to change our pledge of alligence to...
"I pledge alligence to the flag of the sort of United States of America
And to the republic who wishes they understood what happened to their country
One nation under Allah, indivisible for no more liberty and no more justice for all."
Hmm...
What do you think? Let me know.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
CT
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Edward Kennedy is Dead...oh, I thought We Were Mourning...Oh Never Mind
hey
sorry I haven't updated my blog in such a long time. School's just been crazy!
Anyways, as you might have noticed Edward Kennedy has died. Now, unless you've been hiding in some cave, (and if you have, tell me a good one) you've been subject to hours upon hours of mourning. Seriously, at first, until I read the bottom scroll, I thought we were mourning Obama or something.
I'm sorry he's dead, don't get me wrong, I'm not like, "yay he died." Uh, no. But I don't really care for the Kennedy family. Between their politics and staying power. Uh, not really a big fan.
Well, I've been thinking, while the media weeps for him, how about I bring up the issues they may have, *cough on purposely* accidentally skipped over.
Here I go...
1) He killed a woman. In real life, if my neighbor accidentally drove off a bridge with a woman in the car and then fled the scene afterwards, he would be sentenced to jail. Well, with the Kennedy's they are exempt from everything. I mean, with a name like Kennedy they better be perfect. :)
2) He was a major advocate for Universal Health Care which I'm 150% against. That could possibly be one of the worst things for our country.
3) He was in the senate for 46 years. That's waaaaayyyyy too long. Let's see, he was elected in 1962 and Obama was born 1961. Hmm...
4) The dude had a brain tumor. If I was on the senate and had a tumor, I'd be running out of there faster than Road Runner Bird. Instead, he spent his last days working on politics. Me, I'd be spending time with my family and doing things that I hadn't ever done. Nope, not him.
5) Found this on wikipedia:
Senator Kennedy’s political positions are reflected in his advocacy for minority groups regarding racial justice; women’s reproductive rights; gender equality; age discrimination; immigration; gay rights; and civil rights. Ya know what, I don't really care about gender equality and age discrimination. Sorry, but I think there's more important things to care about.
So, there you have it, my opinion on Edward Kennedy's death.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-P.S. No offense, anyways.
sorry I haven't updated my blog in such a long time. School's just been crazy!
Anyways, as you might have noticed Edward Kennedy has died. Now, unless you've been hiding in some cave, (and if you have, tell me a good one) you've been subject to hours upon hours of mourning. Seriously, at first, until I read the bottom scroll, I thought we were mourning Obama or something.
I'm sorry he's dead, don't get me wrong, I'm not like, "yay he died." Uh, no. But I don't really care for the Kennedy family. Between their politics and staying power. Uh, not really a big fan.
Well, I've been thinking, while the media weeps for him, how about I bring up the issues they may have, *cough on purposely* accidentally skipped over.
Here I go...
1) He killed a woman. In real life, if my neighbor accidentally drove off a bridge with a woman in the car and then fled the scene afterwards, he would be sentenced to jail. Well, with the Kennedy's they are exempt from everything. I mean, with a name like Kennedy they better be perfect. :)
2) He was a major advocate for Universal Health Care which I'm 150% against. That could possibly be one of the worst things for our country.
3) He was in the senate for 46 years. That's waaaaayyyyy too long. Let's see, he was elected in 1962 and Obama was born 1961. Hmm...
4) The dude had a brain tumor. If I was on the senate and had a tumor, I'd be running out of there faster than Road Runner Bird. Instead, he spent his last days working on politics. Me, I'd be spending time with my family and doing things that I hadn't ever done. Nope, not him.
5) Found this on wikipedia:
Senator Kennedy’s political positions are reflected in his advocacy for minority groups regarding racial justice; women’s reproductive rights; gender equality; age discrimination; immigration; gay rights; and civil rights. Ya know what, I don't really care about gender equality and age discrimination. Sorry, but I think there's more important things to care about.
So, there you have it, my opinion on Edward Kennedy's death.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-P.S. No offense, anyways.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Crazy! CRAZY!!
Hey:
I'm still working on getting used to this new format of blogger. Today I updated it so I have the new editor, which I really like. The only thing is I still can't find the spell check button unfortunately. But I'm working on it. lol
I found this story on Fox News
Kasandra Beekman, 24, was charged Friday with felony child neglect, according to police.
Officers say she left her 8-month-old son in her car with the windows rolled up and the engine turned off Thursday while shopping at a Wal-Mart in North Port.
Witnesses called 911, and a store manager and a customer gave the baby first aid until paramedics arrived.
The baby was treated at a hospital and released to the Department of Children and Families.
Beekman was being held on $25,000 bail.
People like her are the ones who make me sick. If you have a child and you love it, the last thing you're going to do is leave it in the car. Geez! I really don't think this mother deserves the right to be blessed with the joy of a child. Obviously, she doesn't care.
Oh, well.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
I'm still working on getting used to this new format of blogger. Today I updated it so I have the new editor, which I really like. The only thing is I still can't find the spell check button unfortunately. But I'm working on it. lol
I found this story on Fox News
Kasandra Beekman, 24, was charged Friday with felony child neglect, according to police.
Officers say she left her 8-month-old son in her car with the windows rolled up and the engine turned off Thursday while shopping at a Wal-Mart in North Port.
Witnesses called 911, and a store manager and a customer gave the baby first aid until paramedics arrived.
The baby was treated at a hospital and released to the Department of Children and Families.
Beekman was being held on $25,000 bail.
People like her are the ones who make me sick. If you have a child and you love it, the last thing you're going to do is leave it in the car. Geez! I really don't think this mother deserves the right to be blessed with the joy of a child. Obviously, she doesn't care.
Oh, well.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
I've Monetized! Yea!
Hey:
As you may have noticed, I have monetized my blog. Basically this means I have enabled adds to be shown on the right side.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
As you may have noticed, I have monetized my blog. Basically this means I have enabled adds to be shown on the right side.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Friday, August 21, 2009
His Approval Rating Dropped...Again? Gee, What a Shock.
Hey:
Here's something that probably won't surprise you, people are losing faith in Obama. Hm, I wonder why? Whatever could he be doing wrong?
A new poll says that Americans, concerned over the future of health care reform and anxious about the growing federal budget deficit, are losing faith in President Obama.
The Washington Post-ABC News survey found that less that half of Americans -- 49 percent -- say they believe the president will make the right decisions for the country. That's down from 60 percent at the 100-day mark of the Obama presidency.
The poll published Friday says Obama's overall approval is 57 percent, 12 points lower than it was at its peak in April. Fifty-three percent disapprove of the way he's handling the budget deficit and his approval on health care continues to deteriorate.
The national survey was conducted Aug. 13-17 and has a sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points {source}
Maybe it's the health care reform he's shoving through faster than I can chug a gallon of water.
Or the stimulus money he was giving out as party favors?
Or that he doesn't care what America thinks, he knows everything about everything?
Or maybe everyone's racist? You know us conservatives, we're just a bunch of hypocritical, know-it-all, closet racists. yeah, of course we are... ;-) I'm surprised ABC News hasn't piped up blaming it on race yet. Wait and see...they'll say something on the matter...of course they will.
Oh, well, I'm not gonna say I told you so. Or maybe I am. I predicted this would happen eventually...hehe
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Here's something that probably won't surprise you, people are losing faith in Obama. Hm, I wonder why? Whatever could he be doing wrong?
A new poll says that Americans, concerned over the future of health care reform and anxious about the growing federal budget deficit, are losing faith in President Obama.
The Washington Post-ABC News survey found that less that half of Americans -- 49 percent -- say they believe the president will make the right decisions for the country. That's down from 60 percent at the 100-day mark of the Obama presidency.
The poll published Friday says Obama's overall approval is 57 percent, 12 points lower than it was at its peak in April. Fifty-three percent disapprove of the way he's handling the budget deficit and his approval on health care continues to deteriorate.
The national survey was conducted Aug. 13-17 and has a sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points {source}
Maybe it's the health care reform he's shoving through faster than I can chug a gallon of water.
Or the stimulus money he was giving out as party favors?
Or that he doesn't care what America thinks, he knows everything about everything?
Or maybe everyone's racist? You know us conservatives, we're just a bunch of hypocritical, know-it-all, closet racists. yeah, of course we are... ;-) I'm surprised ABC News hasn't piped up blaming it on race yet. Wait and see...they'll say something on the matter...of course they will.
Oh, well, I'm not gonna say I told you so. Or maybe I am. I predicted this would happen eventually...hehe
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Music, because we all need a change of events every now and then
Hey:
Have you, like me, realized that news anymore is just well, depressing? yeah, I thought so.
So, this post will simply be me telling YOU about new (usually alternative) artists I like. FYI: all the songs I like/ write about are in the play list which I posted on the right side near the bottom. You're more than welcome to take a listen if ya like.
Alright,
1) Death Cab for Cutie
Top songs:
Soul Meets Body
Someday You Will Be Loved
Summer Skin
Marching Bands of Manhattan
Why I like them:
Ben Gibbard is like, one of the most different sounding vocalist I've heard that I can actually not gag at. There's a few where it's just like, ew! I was expecting this group to be like, emo-ish/ punk rock creepy type music. Well, it's not, and it's just good fun music. Though, a few of the songs speak of praying to Father Time, which I roll my eyes at. He's as much a God as Santa Clause is.
2) MuteMath
Top Songs:
Goodbye
Backfire
Armistice
Burden
Architecture (couldn't find it on playlist.com, so listen to it on itunes, you won't be sorry)
Why I like them:
They are kinda this rock+ pop+ sometimes emo (okay, not really, I just wanted to say emo for the heck of it) band, which turns into the most awesomest thing ever. (Hey, I'm a teen, I exaggerate things like, "There's this guy at school's who's like the hottest thing ever." See?)
3) Owl City
Top Songs:
Saltwater Room
Fireflies
Why I like him:
Adam Young (AKA Owl City) combines electronic with pop resulting in a, as Catherine Hardwicke would say, crazy cool collage of sounds. (See, I can sound just like her, pretty amazing, huh?)
4) Postal Service
Top Songs:
Such Great Heights
We Will Become Silhouettes
Why I like them:
Ben Gibbard (DCFC frontman) and Jimmy Tamborello have created really cool electro sounding songs that are both beautiful and surprising at the same time.
5) The Ruse
Top Song:
Beautiful is Gone
Why I like them:
They are simply an alt./ rock group which seem to grasp how rock music should sound without getting all scream-y.
6) Keane
Top Song:
Somewhere Only We Know
Why I like them:
This UK based group pairs up beautiful piano with hauntingly stunning vocals. This song always gives me butterflies in me stomach. (see, I've gone all Irish on ya)
7) Tyrone Wells
Top Song:
More
Why I like him:
Uh, I'm not really sure if it's just the fact that he croons this song with such skill, or the fact that the melody will stick with you all day. Whatever it is, it works.
8) We The Kings
Top Song:
Check Yes, Juliet
Why I like them:
These dudes know how to rock! They kind of remind me of a tamed Kings of Leon (don't like them at all.) for some reason. Maybe it's the long hair. Whatever, they do possess great talent, and I'd keep an eye out for them in years to come.
9) Band of Skulls
Top Song:
I Know What I Am
Why I like them:
Another UK group, this song was the free single of the week on itunes back in March. This song is very bouncy, and is best played while cruising down the highway in a convertible, or with the windows rolled down. (Especially if your dog sticks his moose-lips out the window, and they flap like crazy. Rather entertaining) I was expecting, like Death Cab, for this to be some emo-ish punk band, which, it's not. Just a good song overall.
10) Blue October:
Top Songs:
My Never
Into the Ocean
Why I like them:
The lead singer has a very unique voice, that sets him apart from others. The songs are different sounding, and cool. If you're a Stephenie Meyer fan, you'll know she adores this group. So, yeah.
So, take a listen and comment with what you think.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
COMMENT AND FOLLOW!!
Please
Have you, like me, realized that news anymore is just well, depressing? yeah, I thought so.
So, this post will simply be me telling YOU about new (usually alternative) artists I like. FYI: all the songs I like/ write about are in the play list which I posted on the right side near the bottom. You're more than welcome to take a listen if ya like.
Alright,
1) Death Cab for Cutie
Top songs:
Soul Meets Body
Someday You Will Be Loved
Summer Skin
Marching Bands of Manhattan
Why I like them:
Ben Gibbard is like, one of the most different sounding vocalist I've heard that I can actually not gag at. There's a few where it's just like, ew! I was expecting this group to be like, emo-ish/ punk rock creepy type music. Well, it's not, and it's just good fun music. Though, a few of the songs speak of praying to Father Time, which I roll my eyes at. He's as much a God as Santa Clause is.
2) MuteMath
Top Songs:
Goodbye
Backfire
Armistice
Burden
Architecture (couldn't find it on playlist.com, so listen to it on itunes, you won't be sorry)
Why I like them:
They are kinda this rock+ pop+ sometimes emo (okay, not really, I just wanted to say emo for the heck of it) band, which turns into the most awesomest thing ever. (Hey, I'm a teen, I exaggerate things like, "There's this guy at school's who's like the hottest thing ever." See?)
3) Owl City
Top Songs:
Saltwater Room
Fireflies
Why I like him:
Adam Young (AKA Owl City) combines electronic with pop resulting in a, as Catherine Hardwicke would say, crazy cool collage of sounds. (See, I can sound just like her, pretty amazing, huh?)
4) Postal Service
Top Songs:
Such Great Heights
We Will Become Silhouettes
Why I like them:
Ben Gibbard (DCFC frontman) and Jimmy Tamborello have created really cool electro sounding songs that are both beautiful and surprising at the same time.
5) The Ruse
Top Song:
Beautiful is Gone
Why I like them:
They are simply an alt./ rock group which seem to grasp how rock music should sound without getting all scream-y.
6) Keane
Top Song:
Somewhere Only We Know
Why I like them:
This UK based group pairs up beautiful piano with hauntingly stunning vocals. This song always gives me butterflies in me stomach. (see, I've gone all Irish on ya)
7) Tyrone Wells
Top Song:
More
Why I like him:
Uh, I'm not really sure if it's just the fact that he croons this song with such skill, or the fact that the melody will stick with you all day. Whatever it is, it works.
8) We The Kings
Top Song:
Check Yes, Juliet
Why I like them:
These dudes know how to rock! They kind of remind me of a tamed Kings of Leon (don't like them at all.) for some reason. Maybe it's the long hair. Whatever, they do possess great talent, and I'd keep an eye out for them in years to come.
9) Band of Skulls
Top Song:
I Know What I Am
Why I like them:
Another UK group, this song was the free single of the week on itunes back in March. This song is very bouncy, and is best played while cruising down the highway in a convertible, or with the windows rolled down. (Especially if your dog sticks his moose-lips out the window, and they flap like crazy. Rather entertaining) I was expecting, like Death Cab, for this to be some emo-ish punk band, which, it's not. Just a good song overall.
10) Blue October:
Top Songs:
My Never
Into the Ocean
Why I like them:
The lead singer has a very unique voice, that sets him apart from others. The songs are different sounding, and cool. If you're a Stephenie Meyer fan, you'll know she adores this group. So, yeah.
So, take a listen and comment with what you think.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
COMMENT AND FOLLOW!!
Please
A Killer is Released...Goody Gumdrops...Hooray...NOT!
Hey:
Found this story here
The man responsible for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing returned home to Libya on Thursday to cheering crowds, and throngs of people waving posters of the convicted killer, who flew to his native country to die after Scotland released him from prison.
Scotland's decision to free Abdel Baset al-Megrahi outraged some relatives of the 270 people killed when the jetliner blew up over a Scottish town.
Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, 57, spent roughly 11 days behind bars for each victim in the bombing. President Barack Obama said the decision to free the terminally ill bomber on compassionate grounds was a mistake and warned Libya not to give him a hero's welcome.
But thousands were on hand to greet him warmly when his plane from Scotland touched down at a military airport in Tripoli. There was a festive atmosphere with some wearing t-shirts with al-Megrahi's picture. Others waved Libyan and Scottish flags while Libyan songs blared.
The White House declared it "deeply" regretted the Scottish decision as Abdel Baset al-Megrahi left prison and flew to Libya on an Airbus dispatched to Glasgow Airport.
Scotland's justice secretary said freeing the bomber was an expression of the Scottish people's humanity but U.S. family members of Lockerbie victims expressed outrage.
"I think it's appalling, disgusting and so sickening I can hardly find words to describe it," said Susan Cohen of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, whose 20-year-old daughter, Theodora, died in the attack. "This isn't about compassionate release. This is part of give-al-Qaddafi -what-he-wants-so-we-can-have-the-oil."
Some men outside the prison made obscene gestures as al-Megrahi's prison van drove by toward the airport.
Al-Megrahi, who had served only eight years of his life sentence, was recently given only months to live after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said although al-Megrahi had not shown compassion to his victims — many of whom were American college students flying home to New York for Christmas — MacAskill was motivated by Scottish values to show mercy.
"Some hurts can never heal, some scars can never fade," MacAskill said. "Those who have been bereaved cannot be expected to forget, let alone forgive ... However, Mr. al-Megrahi now faces a sentence imposed by a higher power."
Al-Megrahi was convicted in 2001 of taking part in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 on Dec. 21, 1988. He was sentenced to life in prison. The airliner exploded over Scotland and all 259 people aboard and 11 on the ground died when it crashed into the town of Lockerbie.
The former Libyan intelligence officer was sentenced to serve a minimum of 27 years in a Scottish prison for Britain's deadliest terrorist attack. But a 2007 review of his case found grounds for an appeal of his conviction, and many in Britain believe he is innocent.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday the United States disagreed with the decision to free al-Megrahi.
"We continue to believe that Megrahi should serve out his sentence in Scotland," Gibbs said. "On this day, we extend our deepest sympathies to the families who live every day with the loss of their loved ones."
"I don't understand how the Scots can show compassion. It's an utter insult and utterly disgusting," said Kara Weipz, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, whose 20-year-old brother Richard Monetti was on board Pan Am Flight 103. "It's horrible. I don't show compassion for someone who showed no remorse."
MacAskill said he stood by al-Megrahi's conviction and the sentence for "the worst terrorist atrocity ever committed on U.K. soil."
He said he ruled out sending the bomber back to Libya under a prisoner-transfer agreement, saying the U.S. victims had been given assurances that al-Megrahi would serve out his sentence in Scotland. But he said that as a prisoner given less than three months to live by doctors, al-Megrahi was eligible for compassionate release.
Later Thursday, MacAskill released a letter from al-Megrahi, appealing for mercy.
"I am a family man: first and foremost I am a son, husband, father and grandfather," al-Megrahi wrote. "I have been separated from my family as a result of what I consider and unjust conviction. I have tried to bear that with a degree of equanimity and dignity."
Compassionate release is an established feature of the British judicial system when a prisoner is near death. According to officials, there have been 30 requests for release on compassionate grounds in Scotland over the last decade, 23 of which were approved.
Al-Megrahi's return will be a landmark event in Libya and a cause for celebration. His countrymen see him as an innocent victim scapegoated by the West in a campaign to turn their country into an international pariah. Many will also view his release as a moral victory for their country.
Yet it was not immediately clear exactly how al-Megrahi would be received Thursday night. He could be taken to meet Libyan leader Muammar Al-Qaddafi or appear at an annual rally held every year on Aug. 20 for Libyans to hear a progress report from al-Qaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam Qaddafi , on projects he is working on.
However, al-Megrahi may also go directly to a hospital if he needs immediate medical care.
Qaddafi engineered a rapprochement with his former critics following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He renounced terrorism, dismantled Libya's secret nuclear program, accepted his government's responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing and paid compensation to the victims' families.
Western energy companies — including Britain's BP PLC — have moved into Libya in an effort to tap the country's vast oil and gas wealth.
Qaddafi lobbied hard for the return of al-Megrahi, an issue that took on added urgency when al-Megrahi was diagnosed with cancer last year.
Freeing al-Megrahi divided the Lockerbie victims' families, with many in Britain in favor and many in the U.S. adamantly opposed.
Al-Megrahi had been a known figure in the Scottish community near his prison, receiving regular treatment at the hospital. He was visited often by his wife and children, who lived in Scotland for several years.
Briton Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora died on Flight 103, welcomed the Libyan's release, saying many questions remained about what led to the bomb that exploded in the cargo hold.
"I think he should be able to go straight home to his family and spend his last days there," Swire told the BBC. "I don't believe for a moment this man was involved in the way he was found to be involved."
Among the Lockerbie victims was John Mulroy, the AP's director of international communication, who died along with five members of his family.
Ugh, this is just so maddening!
So, this dude goes around people and we just "show him mercy." The government could get a few tips from Davy Jones (POC) "spare no mercy, arg." (Alright, that's not a real quote, but it could work, right? No, maybe not)
Anyways, back to the topic, this is just so unfair I can't believe it. So, hows about we go out and shoot a bunch of people, do you think we'll recieve mercy? Uh, no! In the end, it probably just boils down to a couple of facts
A) He's not white, (I mean, Heaven forbid we show mercy to someone not brown or black.)
B) We gotta keep relations cool with other countries round ye world. Right...
More than anything, I feel for the families. How would it feel to find out that the person who killed your beloved child or wife or husband was released because people wanted him to die in peace? Not really gonna make you feel fuzzy inside, at least I hope not. The families are suffering more than anyone.
Okay, so the dude has cancer, uh, that's sad, but he's a killer. Deep down, I can't really call him a person truthfully, because like J.K Rowling wrote "killing rips apart the soul." (again, not the exact quote, I couldn't find it. She's talking about Voldemort's horcruxes, fyi) Killing really changes a person, and that's why I don't have a whole lot of sympathy. I mean, I'm sorry him or anyone has cancer, don't get me wrong. I do value human life, believe me, I do. But for someone to take away innocent people's life, well, they do lose a little (okay, more than a little) respect from me. Then again, who am I? Just a teenager...simply that.
Yeah, well, there's some happy stuff for the day...jk
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Found this story here
The man responsible for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing returned home to Libya on Thursday to cheering crowds, and throngs of people waving posters of the convicted killer, who flew to his native country to die after Scotland released him from prison.
Scotland's decision to free Abdel Baset al-Megrahi outraged some relatives of the 270 people killed when the jetliner blew up over a Scottish town.
Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, 57, spent roughly 11 days behind bars for each victim in the bombing. President Barack Obama said the decision to free the terminally ill bomber on compassionate grounds was a mistake and warned Libya not to give him a hero's welcome.
But thousands were on hand to greet him warmly when his plane from Scotland touched down at a military airport in Tripoli. There was a festive atmosphere with some wearing t-shirts with al-Megrahi's picture. Others waved Libyan and Scottish flags while Libyan songs blared.
The White House declared it "deeply" regretted the Scottish decision as Abdel Baset al-Megrahi left prison and flew to Libya on an Airbus dispatched to Glasgow Airport.
Scotland's justice secretary said freeing the bomber was an expression of the Scottish people's humanity but U.S. family members of Lockerbie victims expressed outrage.
"I think it's appalling, disgusting and so sickening I can hardly find words to describe it," said Susan Cohen of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, whose 20-year-old daughter, Theodora, died in the attack. "This isn't about compassionate release. This is part of give-al-Qaddafi -what-he-wants-so-we-can-have-the-oil."
Some men outside the prison made obscene gestures as al-Megrahi's prison van drove by toward the airport.
Al-Megrahi, who had served only eight years of his life sentence, was recently given only months to live after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said although al-Megrahi had not shown compassion to his victims — many of whom were American college students flying home to New York for Christmas — MacAskill was motivated by Scottish values to show mercy.
"Some hurts can never heal, some scars can never fade," MacAskill said. "Those who have been bereaved cannot be expected to forget, let alone forgive ... However, Mr. al-Megrahi now faces a sentence imposed by a higher power."
Al-Megrahi was convicted in 2001 of taking part in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 on Dec. 21, 1988. He was sentenced to life in prison. The airliner exploded over Scotland and all 259 people aboard and 11 on the ground died when it crashed into the town of Lockerbie.
The former Libyan intelligence officer was sentenced to serve a minimum of 27 years in a Scottish prison for Britain's deadliest terrorist attack. But a 2007 review of his case found grounds for an appeal of his conviction, and many in Britain believe he is innocent.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday the United States disagreed with the decision to free al-Megrahi.
"We continue to believe that Megrahi should serve out his sentence in Scotland," Gibbs said. "On this day, we extend our deepest sympathies to the families who live every day with the loss of their loved ones."
"I don't understand how the Scots can show compassion. It's an utter insult and utterly disgusting," said Kara Weipz, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, whose 20-year-old brother Richard Monetti was on board Pan Am Flight 103. "It's horrible. I don't show compassion for someone who showed no remorse."
MacAskill said he stood by al-Megrahi's conviction and the sentence for "the worst terrorist atrocity ever committed on U.K. soil."
He said he ruled out sending the bomber back to Libya under a prisoner-transfer agreement, saying the U.S. victims had been given assurances that al-Megrahi would serve out his sentence in Scotland. But he said that as a prisoner given less than three months to live by doctors, al-Megrahi was eligible for compassionate release.
Later Thursday, MacAskill released a letter from al-Megrahi, appealing for mercy.
"I am a family man: first and foremost I am a son, husband, father and grandfather," al-Megrahi wrote. "I have been separated from my family as a result of what I consider and unjust conviction. I have tried to bear that with a degree of equanimity and dignity."
Compassionate release is an established feature of the British judicial system when a prisoner is near death. According to officials, there have been 30 requests for release on compassionate grounds in Scotland over the last decade, 23 of which were approved.
Al-Megrahi's return will be a landmark event in Libya and a cause for celebration. His countrymen see him as an innocent victim scapegoated by the West in a campaign to turn their country into an international pariah. Many will also view his release as a moral victory for their country.
Yet it was not immediately clear exactly how al-Megrahi would be received Thursday night. He could be taken to meet Libyan leader Muammar Al-Qaddafi or appear at an annual rally held every year on Aug. 20 for Libyans to hear a progress report from al-Qaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam Qaddafi , on projects he is working on.
However, al-Megrahi may also go directly to a hospital if he needs immediate medical care.
Qaddafi engineered a rapprochement with his former critics following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He renounced terrorism, dismantled Libya's secret nuclear program, accepted his government's responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing and paid compensation to the victims' families.
Western energy companies — including Britain's BP PLC — have moved into Libya in an effort to tap the country's vast oil and gas wealth.
Qaddafi lobbied hard for the return of al-Megrahi, an issue that took on added urgency when al-Megrahi was diagnosed with cancer last year.
Freeing al-Megrahi divided the Lockerbie victims' families, with many in Britain in favor and many in the U.S. adamantly opposed.
Al-Megrahi had been a known figure in the Scottish community near his prison, receiving regular treatment at the hospital. He was visited often by his wife and children, who lived in Scotland for several years.
Briton Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora died on Flight 103, welcomed the Libyan's release, saying many questions remained about what led to the bomb that exploded in the cargo hold.
"I think he should be able to go straight home to his family and spend his last days there," Swire told the BBC. "I don't believe for a moment this man was involved in the way he was found to be involved."
Among the Lockerbie victims was John Mulroy, the AP's director of international communication, who died along with five members of his family.
Ugh, this is just so maddening!
So, this dude goes around people and we just "show him mercy." The government could get a few tips from Davy Jones (POC) "spare no mercy, arg." (Alright, that's not a real quote, but it could work, right? No, maybe not)
Anyways, back to the topic, this is just so unfair I can't believe it. So, hows about we go out and shoot a bunch of people, do you think we'll recieve mercy? Uh, no! In the end, it probably just boils down to a couple of facts
A) He's not white, (I mean, Heaven forbid we show mercy to someone not brown or black.)
B) We gotta keep relations cool with other countries round ye world. Right...
More than anything, I feel for the families. How would it feel to find out that the person who killed your beloved child or wife or husband was released because people wanted him to die in peace? Not really gonna make you feel fuzzy inside, at least I hope not. The families are suffering more than anyone.
Okay, so the dude has cancer, uh, that's sad, but he's a killer. Deep down, I can't really call him a person truthfully, because like J.K Rowling wrote "killing rips apart the soul." (again, not the exact quote, I couldn't find it. She's talking about Voldemort's horcruxes, fyi) Killing really changes a person, and that's why I don't have a whole lot of sympathy. I mean, I'm sorry him or anyone has cancer, don't get me wrong. I do value human life, believe me, I do. But for someone to take away innocent people's life, well, they do lose a little (okay, more than a little) respect from me. Then again, who am I? Just a teenager...simply that.
Yeah, well, there's some happy stuff for the day...jk
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-CT-
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Burquini's...seriously?
Hey:
If this isn't ridicuclous, I don't know what is.
British swimming pools have begun hosting special Muslim swim sessions during which swimmers — including non-Muslims — are banned from entering the pool if their swimming attire doesn't comply with dress code required by Islamic custom.
Under the rules, men must be covered from the naval to the knees, while women, who swim separately, must be covered from the neck to the ankles, according to the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph newspaper.
The special sessions in Britain have elicited anger from critics who say they are divisive and put a strain on relations between Muslims and non-Muslims, the Telegraph reported.
The trend counters developments in France, where a woman has threatened to sue after being told she could not wear her "burquini" — a headscarf, tunic and trouser swimsuit worn by Muslim women – on hygiene grounds, the paper reported.
One British lawmaker defended the Muslim swim sessions, telling the Telegraph that they show an appreciation for certain religious groups, like Muslims, who have strict rules on segregation for activities including sports. {source}
That is just so crazy! I didn't know that the U.K was so symathetic to religion, oh, wait, just the Muslims... because like that British lawmaker said, they "show appreciation for certain religious groups." And of course, the emphasis is on certain. I mean, we couldn't do Christian swim sessions where no bikinis or revealing swimsuits are allowed. That would be descriminating against other people's rights. Yes, because being totally covered up isn't either... no, of course not.
I'm glad the Telegraph said something about it! If the media is always saying, in my case, the wrong thing, it's nice to see them say the right thing. Wow, that's confusing.
They're trying to make this sound really cool, and ya know, the "big thing" by calling their "swimsuits" (ha) "burquinis." Nice, that's like calling drugs candy. Ya just don't do that.
This story makes me remember why I will never, ever move to England. Plus, their health care system isn't making me scoot over there any faster either. But, that's a whole 'nother bloggy.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-Conservative Teen-
If this isn't ridicuclous, I don't know what is.
British swimming pools have begun hosting special Muslim swim sessions during which swimmers — including non-Muslims — are banned from entering the pool if their swimming attire doesn't comply with dress code required by Islamic custom.
Under the rules, men must be covered from the naval to the knees, while women, who swim separately, must be covered from the neck to the ankles, according to the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph newspaper.
The special sessions in Britain have elicited anger from critics who say they are divisive and put a strain on relations between Muslims and non-Muslims, the Telegraph reported.
The trend counters developments in France, where a woman has threatened to sue after being told she could not wear her "burquini" — a headscarf, tunic and trouser swimsuit worn by Muslim women – on hygiene grounds, the paper reported.
One British lawmaker defended the Muslim swim sessions, telling the Telegraph that they show an appreciation for certain religious groups, like Muslims, who have strict rules on segregation for activities including sports. {source}
That is just so crazy! I didn't know that the U.K was so symathetic to religion, oh, wait, just the Muslims... because like that British lawmaker said, they "show appreciation for certain religious groups." And of course, the emphasis is on certain. I mean, we couldn't do Christian swim sessions where no bikinis or revealing swimsuits are allowed. That would be descriminating against other people's rights. Yes, because being totally covered up isn't either... no, of course not.
I'm glad the Telegraph said something about it! If the media is always saying, in my case, the wrong thing, it's nice to see them say the right thing. Wow, that's confusing.
They're trying to make this sound really cool, and ya know, the "big thing" by calling their "swimsuits" (ha) "burquinis." Nice, that's like calling drugs candy. Ya just don't do that.
This story makes me remember why I will never, ever move to England. Plus, their health care system isn't making me scoot over there any faster either. But, that's a whole 'nother bloggy.
Love, Palin, and Crowder...
-Conservative Teen-
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