I'm sure everyone knows at least one person that I like to call a "Recycler". These are men or women that call an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend for company or pleasure once they terminate a relationship. I'll say in my experience it's the women that I know that recycle.
I'm wondering what it is that attracts these people to this pattern? If you broke up with someone or they broke up with you it's probably because something wasn't quite going right. Is it because women don't want to add another guy to their "list". Is it because you feel less guilty about having sex with someone that you've already had sex with? Is it because you truly want a second chance? or a third?
There is always going to be more feelings from one side than the other. One person sees it as a an opportunity to make up for the mistakes they made, at least in the short term. The other side sees it as passing time. I believe that recycling actually makes it harder for you to find someone new because you are concentrating time and efforts on that person. Chances are the sex or the company was better in your mind than in reality.
I'd say a majority of the time recycling an ex doesn't work so why do people do it?
31 August 2009
26 August 2009
Randy Shannon and University of Miami football
When Larry Coker was on his way out in 2006 I was one of the first of my friends and family to throw Randy Shannon's name into my possible favorites for a coach. My father disagreed saying that he had too little experience managing an entire team. There was no doubt that Randy Shannon was one of the best Defensive Coordinators that UM has ever had but that did not convince my father that he could run the rest of the team.
Three years later and I want to be the first to say that if this is not a successful year for Shannon they should fire him. It is plenty obvious with the 1 year turn around that the Miami Dolphins have had that 3 years is enough time to allow a team to return to some form of contention. In college you have the benefit of recruiting any player you want and let's face it, UM is a jock's dream. Shannon ha shad more than enough time to turn this program around and I think this is a make or break year for him. Since his take over UM has lost 3 excellent recruits at the quarterback position and a number of pivotal and sometimes easy games. When the team gets punched in the face they dont seem to get mad, they back down. That is not Jimmy Johnson nor Butch Davis UM football.
The last 5 years of UM football have been difficult for any true supporter. Let's hope that this year they all get their act together for the sake of their fans and for the sake of a person whom seems to be a genuinely nice guy and a once great coach.
Three years later and I want to be the first to say that if this is not a successful year for Shannon they should fire him. It is plenty obvious with the 1 year turn around that the Miami Dolphins have had that 3 years is enough time to allow a team to return to some form of contention. In college you have the benefit of recruiting any player you want and let's face it, UM is a jock's dream. Shannon ha shad more than enough time to turn this program around and I think this is a make or break year for him. Since his take over UM has lost 3 excellent recruits at the quarterback position and a number of pivotal and sometimes easy games. When the team gets punched in the face they dont seem to get mad, they back down. That is not Jimmy Johnson nor Butch Davis UM football.
The last 5 years of UM football have been difficult for any true supporter. Let's hope that this year they all get their act together for the sake of their fans and for the sake of a person whom seems to be a genuinely nice guy and a once great coach.
Convicts get $250.00 Stimulus Checks
The U.S. Government sent 1700 convicts a $250.00 check as part of a stimulus payment after their records failed to show them those individuals were in jail. The government will begin an investigation this week to figure out how this could possibly happen.
Are these are the same people that want to be in charge of our health care system? 1/7 of the U.S. economy?
It's hard to believe that the U.S. Government is going to soundly run a $1 trillion program when they can hardly manage the less than 1/3 of a $787 billion stimulus that has been paid out so far. When a hospital makes a mistake they get sued, people get fired, and sometimes go to jail. When the government makes a mistake we all pay and they start an investigation.
Are these are the same people that want to be in charge of our health care system? 1/7 of the U.S. economy?
It's hard to believe that the U.S. Government is going to soundly run a $1 trillion program when they can hardly manage the less than 1/3 of a $787 billion stimulus that has been paid out so far. When a hospital makes a mistake they get sued, people get fired, and sometimes go to jail. When the government makes a mistake we all pay and they start an investigation.
25 August 2009
Consumer Spending
Since the recession our country has gone into saving mode. As many media outlets have described in detail this really makes the recession worse because we are a country of services. If no one is buying those services then the companies start to fail and lay off people. The more people get laid off the more fear is placed in the heart of Americans and the more we save for the "worst case scenario". Its a self fulfilling prophecy of sorts.
This blog is about the media and the information the administration is putting out there. The Obama administration and the media are very correct when they say that the way to get out of this recession is for Americans to start spending money again. We are the largest consumers in the world and as such everyone depends on our consumer confidence. My problem is the motivation that this "institution" is providing.
Sure, we have had a stimulus and a tax refund but in reality what did that represent to you? Did those $600 or $1200 really help you? Or did you simply pay down bills that you had accumulated over the last 10 years of seemingly unending prosperity?
My point is that the end of this recession will come when Americans start spending again and that is simply not the case at the moment. We are told that it is up to us to end this but what example is the administration setting? We have bailed out banks who now don't lend us our own money. We have created programs that funnel money to foreign auto makers hiring foreign workers. Our credit cards cut our limits while they are charging us 9-29% interest. All we hear is news of a growing deficit, more taxes, an unpopular and expensive health care reform that will be forced on us, and an IRS who is hiring unprecedented numbers of auditors to come after US, the people. The people that are supposed to be pulling the whole world out of this recession. Doesn't quite seem right does it?
Seems to me like we are beating the horses that drive this nation and the world.
This blog is about the media and the information the administration is putting out there. The Obama administration and the media are very correct when they say that the way to get out of this recession is for Americans to start spending money again. We are the largest consumers in the world and as such everyone depends on our consumer confidence. My problem is the motivation that this "institution" is providing.
Sure, we have had a stimulus and a tax refund but in reality what did that represent to you? Did those $600 or $1200 really help you? Or did you simply pay down bills that you had accumulated over the last 10 years of seemingly unending prosperity?
My point is that the end of this recession will come when Americans start spending again and that is simply not the case at the moment. We are told that it is up to us to end this but what example is the administration setting? We have bailed out banks who now don't lend us our own money. We have created programs that funnel money to foreign auto makers hiring foreign workers. Our credit cards cut our limits while they are charging us 9-29% interest. All we hear is news of a growing deficit, more taxes, an unpopular and expensive health care reform that will be forced on us, and an IRS who is hiring unprecedented numbers of auditors to come after US, the people. The people that are supposed to be pulling the whole world out of this recession. Doesn't quite seem right does it?
Seems to me like we are beating the horses that drive this nation and the world.
"The Time Traveler's Wife"
On Friday I watched "The Time Traveler's Wife". The movie was about a man with a genetic disorder that allows him to time travel. The movie stars two excellent actors Eric Bana (Hector, from "Troy") and Rachel McAdams (Claire, from "The Wedding Crashers") who do not disappoint.
My opinion is that the acting was in fact the best part of the movie. The plot is spotty, boring, and predictable. The movie has its funny and sad parts as any romance does but the basis of the story is outrageous and borders on being science fiction. The movie was not horrible to the point of desperation but I wasn't sad when it finished. Luckily the movie was only about 1 hour and 40 minutes long, not bad compared to most movies now that drag on for 2+ hours.
If want my advice and must watch this movie then save your money and rent it on DVD.
My opinion is that the acting was in fact the best part of the movie. The plot is spotty, boring, and predictable. The movie has its funny and sad parts as any romance does but the basis of the story is outrageous and borders on being science fiction. The movie was not horrible to the point of desperation but I wasn't sad when it finished. Luckily the movie was only about 1 hour and 40 minutes long, not bad compared to most movies now that drag on for 2+ hours.
If want my advice and must watch this movie then save your money and rent it on DVD.
24 August 2009
Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck, an ultra-conservative talk show host has lost more than 30 advertisers on his show after calling President Obama a racist. Well deserved Mr. Beck.
I had listened to Glenn Beck's show about 3 times before realizing that the man is completely off the reservation. There is no doubt that he makes good points on some issues and that he is an educated person but his views are completely one sided.
In my opinion there is no place now in this country for the either ultra-conservative nor the ultra-liberal. Political parties and talk shows should begin to understand this trend and move on from the bull shit Far Left vs Far Right issues. We are a nation of free thinkers and our government should follow OUR trends not the opposite way.
While I do not agree with most of the things the Obama administration has done to date I do not believe he is a racist. There is always the risk that the public will misconstrue a Black or Hispanic man complaining about any racial issue as racism towards whites. While I agree that our society still needs to learn that EVERYONE is equal, the Latino and Black communities need to move on and stop complaining and do something REAL about our situations. Buckle down, get educated, do good, and change the opinion of our races the right way; by becoming important and influential parts of our community.
In the end Mr. Beck played right into the hands of the far-left. Showing exactly why the minority communities rose up against the conservatives in the 2008 elections.
I had listened to Glenn Beck's show about 3 times before realizing that the man is completely off the reservation. There is no doubt that he makes good points on some issues and that he is an educated person but his views are completely one sided.
In my opinion there is no place now in this country for the either ultra-conservative nor the ultra-liberal. Political parties and talk shows should begin to understand this trend and move on from the bull shit Far Left vs Far Right issues. We are a nation of free thinkers and our government should follow OUR trends not the opposite way.
While I do not agree with most of the things the Obama administration has done to date I do not believe he is a racist. There is always the risk that the public will misconstrue a Black or Hispanic man complaining about any racial issue as racism towards whites. While I agree that our society still needs to learn that EVERYONE is equal, the Latino and Black communities need to move on and stop complaining and do something REAL about our situations. Buckle down, get educated, do good, and change the opinion of our races the right way; by becoming important and influential parts of our community.
In the end Mr. Beck played right into the hands of the far-left. Showing exactly why the minority communities rose up against the conservatives in the 2008 elections.
20 August 2009
Blackwater in Afghanistan
An article came out today that exposes a secret CIA mission that used contracted security through Blackwater to eliminate Al-Qaeda. There has been an uproar about this because the United States is not supposed to engage in assassinations of any kind. My question: When fighting an enemy that abides by no formal rules of engagement, why should we?
Terrorists have destroyed the World Trade Center, parts of the Pentagon, hotels and embassies throughout the world, ships, and attacked their own people. When they take a hostage there is no such thing as a Prisoner of War. A hostage of one of these organizations is dead once they are captured. Did Al-Qaeda follow rules of engagement when they cut off the head of Daniel Pearl? Why should we care if the United States assasinates their leadership? Controversies like this make our nation weak. There are too many organziations in existance today, too many media outlets that make our intelligence and military's job more difficult and our country less secure.
One of the aspects of the Obama administration that I admire is their willingness to continue Predator UAV attacks within the national borders of Pakistan. These are unmanned aircraft assasinating terrorist leaders. Guess what? Its working. Al-Qaeda does not know what to do about these relativley silent killers and ever since the Pakistani government stopped criticizing the attacks and started supporting them they have had positive gains in securing the lawless regions of that country.
What I'm saying is lay off. War is dirty and if those terrorists didn't want the full brunt of American power then they shouldn't have messed with us in the first place. Guess what liberal media and amnesty groups? If you don't like it then too bad. I, for one, hope they take out every terrorist on this planet. I hope they take them all out for my sake, my children's sake, and the sake of innocents all over the world and I really don't care how they do it.
Terrorists have destroyed the World Trade Center, parts of the Pentagon, hotels and embassies throughout the world, ships, and attacked their own people. When they take a hostage there is no such thing as a Prisoner of War. A hostage of one of these organizations is dead once they are captured. Did Al-Qaeda follow rules of engagement when they cut off the head of Daniel Pearl? Why should we care if the United States assasinates their leadership? Controversies like this make our nation weak. There are too many organziations in existance today, too many media outlets that make our intelligence and military's job more difficult and our country less secure.
One of the aspects of the Obama administration that I admire is their willingness to continue Predator UAV attacks within the national borders of Pakistan. These are unmanned aircraft assasinating terrorist leaders. Guess what? Its working. Al-Qaeda does not know what to do about these relativley silent killers and ever since the Pakistani government stopped criticizing the attacks and started supporting them they have had positive gains in securing the lawless regions of that country.
What I'm saying is lay off. War is dirty and if those terrorists didn't want the full brunt of American power then they shouldn't have messed with us in the first place. Guess what liberal media and amnesty groups? If you don't like it then too bad. I, for one, hope they take out every terrorist on this planet. I hope they take them all out for my sake, my children's sake, and the sake of innocents all over the world and I really don't care how they do it.
19 August 2009
People are generally good
Today while working out and watching the Bill O'Reilly show I noticed one of the stories that they were highlighting. It got me thinking about people in this country. It made me realize that in times of need people are generally good.
In this story a groom taking his wedding pictures by a river heard some voices screaming. It turns out that a grandfather had fallen in with his small granddaughter. The groom jumped in and rescued the two.
Stories like this happen everyday throughout the United States. Good Samaritans with good hearts put their own lives in danger to rescue others for seemingly no reason; in some cases ending up victims themselves. What makes us do this? Firefighters, Military, and Police run into situations that most people are running away from. The funny thing is that, as a former volunteer firefighter/EMT, you don't even think about your own life when you are doing it. You try your best to be safe but when push comes to shove its all about helping the victim. Fear was never even present for me. What inherent human instinct allows us to disregard our own safety for others?
The only thing I can figure is that people are instinctively communal and in a situation like that we revert back to our basic programming. We do our best to ensure every member of our "tribe" is safe.
In this story a groom taking his wedding pictures by a river heard some voices screaming. It turns out that a grandfather had fallen in with his small granddaughter. The groom jumped in and rescued the two.
Stories like this happen everyday throughout the United States. Good Samaritans with good hearts put their own lives in danger to rescue others for seemingly no reason; in some cases ending up victims themselves. What makes us do this? Firefighters, Military, and Police run into situations that most people are running away from. The funny thing is that, as a former volunteer firefighter/EMT, you don't even think about your own life when you are doing it. You try your best to be safe but when push comes to shove its all about helping the victim. Fear was never even present for me. What inherent human instinct allows us to disregard our own safety for others?
The only thing I can figure is that people are instinctively communal and in a situation like that we revert back to our basic programming. We do our best to ensure every member of our "tribe" is safe.
17 August 2009
"The 3-day Rule"
Most every guy knows about "The 3-day Rule".I was surprised to find after chatting with a few of my girlfriends that many women do not. The reason I am writing this blog is because I find the dynamics of a male/female relationship incredibly interesting. I had recently been searching the web for something completely unrelated and came across another blogger talking about the subject. So, I'd love to know what my girl friends think of this.
The 3-day Rule is simple. When you go out with a woman that you really like you wait 3-days to call. I must admit that I have no idea if this rule has transferred into waiting three days to text. The reason behind this waiting period is so that the woman you are dating does not think you are overly interested in her. As if though 3 days later you magically popped into our brains. Yeah right! The truth is most guys are dying to get to that third day to call you. And usually we have internal struggles as to the time we should call. "Should I call in the afternoon or at night?"
Most guys, even the most confident, have some fear of being rejected and it has been ingrained in us since an early age that women usually want the opposite of what we want. Example, if we are really interested in you and we let you know then you tend to be less interested. If we show that we might not be interested then you start thinking "what the hell does this guy think? I'm the one that will be doing the rejecting here". My girlfriends want to have their girl's night out until the boys want to start having guy's night out, whatever the case may be we never know what you want so we have established our own crazy guidelines. Hence, the 3-day rule. Showing you "the opposite" of what we really are. Now, if we could only get women to believe we really don't like sex!
I haven't believed in the 3-day rule in a long time. Sometimes to my advantage and sometimes to my disadvantage. That being said, I am of the opinion that if you have to be evasive at the beginning of a relationship then those patterns will persist throughout it. I do not feel I have the definitive answer as to whether or not the 3-day rule works. I'm sure women will say it's stupid and men will say it's necessary. What I do know is that it exists and that at some point most people have had experience with it!
The 3-day Rule is simple. When you go out with a woman that you really like you wait 3-days to call. I must admit that I have no idea if this rule has transferred into waiting three days to text. The reason behind this waiting period is so that the woman you are dating does not think you are overly interested in her. As if though 3 days later you magically popped into our brains. Yeah right! The truth is most guys are dying to get to that third day to call you. And usually we have internal struggles as to the time we should call. "Should I call in the afternoon or at night?"
Most guys, even the most confident, have some fear of being rejected and it has been ingrained in us since an early age that women usually want the opposite of what we want. Example, if we are really interested in you and we let you know then you tend to be less interested. If we show that we might not be interested then you start thinking "what the hell does this guy think? I'm the one that will be doing the rejecting here". My girlfriends want to have their girl's night out until the boys want to start having guy's night out, whatever the case may be we never know what you want so we have established our own crazy guidelines. Hence, the 3-day rule. Showing you "the opposite" of what we really are. Now, if we could only get women to believe we really don't like sex!
I haven't believed in the 3-day rule in a long time. Sometimes to my advantage and sometimes to my disadvantage. That being said, I am of the opinion that if you have to be evasive at the beginning of a relationship then those patterns will persist throughout it. I do not feel I have the definitive answer as to whether or not the 3-day rule works. I'm sure women will say it's stupid and men will say it's necessary. What I do know is that it exists and that at some point most people have had experience with it!
For or Against Gay Marriage?
In the news today, gay advocate groups are upset with the Obama administration after they back tracked on campaign promises to find the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. My question: Why is this an issue?
In many cases we have learned to recognize the partnership of two individuals whom are not married for cases such as insurance and property. Couples that are not married can have children, buy property, insure each other, and in the most grim cases pull the plug on someone. So why should we deny gay couples the same right?
I also agree that if a religious denomination chooses not to recognize the union then that it acceptable and their own right.
Gay and Lesbian couples should be accepted for who they are and allowed the same rights that any other civil union allows; it is only fair. There is no reason to deny them the advantages, disadvantages, happiness, or displeasure that is part of a union between two people.
The Obama administration should keep their promise and declare this Act discriminatory.
In many cases we have learned to recognize the partnership of two individuals whom are not married for cases such as insurance and property. Couples that are not married can have children, buy property, insure each other, and in the most grim cases pull the plug on someone. So why should we deny gay couples the same right?
I also agree that if a religious denomination chooses not to recognize the union then that it acceptable and their own right.
Gay and Lesbian couples should be accepted for who they are and allowed the same rights that any other civil union allows; it is only fair. There is no reason to deny them the advantages, disadvantages, happiness, or displeasure that is part of a union between two people.
The Obama administration should keep their promise and declare this Act discriminatory.
16 August 2009
American Airlines - Flight 1287 - August 15, 2009
Yesterday I flew back from Washington D.C. on American Airlines flight 1287 in what was one of the worst experiences I have had flying yet.
The flight was bad from the start. The flight attendants working this flight had some of the worst attitudes I have seen in a customer service profession in a long time. The lead flight attendant, Victoria Everett Leahy, spent most of the loading process criticizing the Spanish that was being spoken on the plane. As much as I agree that everyone should know English if you don't like to hear Spanish, don't work the Miami flights. American Airlines should make a point of putting at least one Spanish speaker on all flights to Miami.
It is not a flight attendant's job to help you with your luggage, I agree. That being said if someone does ask for help there is no need to chastise them. Ms. Leahy made a point of standing with her arms crossed next to a lady that had brought more carry-on than she could carry.
Later, another American Airlines employee joined the flight and could not find a location for her luggage near her seat. This time Ms. Leahy did have enough strength to move carry-on baggage, while complaining aloud that people should follow instructions by putting their carry-on in the correct direction. While I agree that people should abide by those suggestions if you have a problem with it as a flight attendant take care of it while it is going on; not after the fact when people have put their sensitive baggage like cameras near the front.
During the in flight service we had yet another unpleasant experience with Ms. Leahy. By the way, my family makes a point of not taking the small cup of soda the airlines give you. We think it is an insult to think that is "service". Frankly, I feel some people just drink it because they think they have to. Regardless, this time my mother was reading a book and Ms. Leahy reached over and swung her hand between my mother's face and the book to get her attention. Ma'am if we have our headsets on and aren't paying attention move on!! If we want something we will ask you later.
The flight was delayed in the air due to weather, not the airline's fault. However, when we finally arrived in Miami we waited and extra 30 minutes on the tarmac for a terminal to open. That is the airline's fault.
We did not know that the worst was yet to come. When we get to the baggage claim in Miami the 10 or so passangers that were actually staying in Miami got the best surprise. Not one piece of baggage showed up. There was an American Airlines employee in charge of belts 25-26 who informed us that we would need to file a claim because the luggage had not made it. He was rude, obnoxious, and refused to help. When my father spoke to the supervisor at the baggage service desk it was even worse. She was for lack of a better word, a bitch.
After an hour of waiting in line a very nice young customer service representative informs us that our luggage has been traced and was on the next flight in from D.C. arriving at 6pm. This is 3 hours after our supposed arrival time. This is the part that really upsets me. When our baggage did not show up at MIA the next flight out of D.C. had already taken off. That means American Airlines already knew our luggage was on the flight yet the obnoxious belt attendant and the bitchy supervisor did not give us that piece of information.
The most disturbing part of all this is that no one cares. The airlines will never refund your money for your troubles and when you actually do complain they send you a boiler-plate email which I might post for everyone's viewing.
It is disgusting and disturbing that service companies have lost complete sight of who they work for, US!
The flight was bad from the start. The flight attendants working this flight had some of the worst attitudes I have seen in a customer service profession in a long time. The lead flight attendant, Victoria Everett Leahy, spent most of the loading process criticizing the Spanish that was being spoken on the plane. As much as I agree that everyone should know English if you don't like to hear Spanish, don't work the Miami flights. American Airlines should make a point of putting at least one Spanish speaker on all flights to Miami.
It is not a flight attendant's job to help you with your luggage, I agree. That being said if someone does ask for help there is no need to chastise them. Ms. Leahy made a point of standing with her arms crossed next to a lady that had brought more carry-on than she could carry.
Later, another American Airlines employee joined the flight and could not find a location for her luggage near her seat. This time Ms. Leahy did have enough strength to move carry-on baggage, while complaining aloud that people should follow instructions by putting their carry-on in the correct direction. While I agree that people should abide by those suggestions if you have a problem with it as a flight attendant take care of it while it is going on; not after the fact when people have put their sensitive baggage like cameras near the front.
During the in flight service we had yet another unpleasant experience with Ms. Leahy. By the way, my family makes a point of not taking the small cup of soda the airlines give you. We think it is an insult to think that is "service". Frankly, I feel some people just drink it because they think they have to. Regardless, this time my mother was reading a book and Ms. Leahy reached over and swung her hand between my mother's face and the book to get her attention. Ma'am if we have our headsets on and aren't paying attention move on!! If we want something we will ask you later.
The flight was delayed in the air due to weather, not the airline's fault. However, when we finally arrived in Miami we waited and extra 30 minutes on the tarmac for a terminal to open. That is the airline's fault.
We did not know that the worst was yet to come. When we get to the baggage claim in Miami the 10 or so passangers that were actually staying in Miami got the best surprise. Not one piece of baggage showed up. There was an American Airlines employee in charge of belts 25-26 who informed us that we would need to file a claim because the luggage had not made it. He was rude, obnoxious, and refused to help. When my father spoke to the supervisor at the baggage service desk it was even worse. She was for lack of a better word, a bitch.
After an hour of waiting in line a very nice young customer service representative informs us that our luggage has been traced and was on the next flight in from D.C. arriving at 6pm. This is 3 hours after our supposed arrival time. This is the part that really upsets me. When our baggage did not show up at MIA the next flight out of D.C. had already taken off. That means American Airlines already knew our luggage was on the flight yet the obnoxious belt attendant and the bitchy supervisor did not give us that piece of information.
The most disturbing part of all this is that no one cares. The airlines will never refund your money for your troubles and when you actually do complain they send you a boiler-plate email which I might post for everyone's viewing.
It is disgusting and disturbing that service companies have lost complete sight of who they work for, US!
Mel Martinez
Mel Martinez, the Republican Senator from Florida recently resigned from the US Senate. It was common knowledge that Senator Martinez would not run for his second term as Senator and the wheels had been placed in motion for a popular Florida Governor, Charlie Crist to run for his seat.
His abrupt resignation leaves the Republican party in an interesting bind, one that I am anxious to see how they handle. The Governor must now appoint a replacement for the one term Senator and by my understanding he cannot appoint himself. Will the Republicans have him appoint a temporary replacement? Someone who knows they are only holding the seat before Crist runs? If so, what politician would do that? Politicians all become politicians because they want to "change" something and sometimes they do. But why then do they become career politicians? The answer is power and the financial advancement provided by public office.
It will be interesting to watch how the Republicans handle this situation. What they do with Mel Martinez after he criticized the party for their handling of Justice Sotomayor, then voted for her confirmation, and finally resigning all within a week.
I believe this is a small example of the discord and disarray inside the GOP. Instead of taking advantage of the battles they have won against the Democrats in recent months and the changing popularity they fray themselves with examples like this.
And as for Mel Martinez. Sir, if you didn't want the job in the first place you shouldn't have taken it.
DISGUSTING
His abrupt resignation leaves the Republican party in an interesting bind, one that I am anxious to see how they handle. The Governor must now appoint a replacement for the one term Senator and by my understanding he cannot appoint himself. Will the Republicans have him appoint a temporary replacement? Someone who knows they are only holding the seat before Crist runs? If so, what politician would do that? Politicians all become politicians because they want to "change" something and sometimes they do. But why then do they become career politicians? The answer is power and the financial advancement provided by public office.
It will be interesting to watch how the Republicans handle this situation. What they do with Mel Martinez after he criticized the party for their handling of Justice Sotomayor, then voted for her confirmation, and finally resigning all within a week.
I believe this is a small example of the discord and disarray inside the GOP. Instead of taking advantage of the battles they have won against the Democrats in recent months and the changing popularity they fray themselves with examples like this.
And as for Mel Martinez. Sir, if you didn't want the job in the first place you shouldn't have taken it.
DISGUSTING
07 August 2009
Hard to Believe Life or Pathological Liar?
Have you ever hung out with someone who's stories were just so outrageous that it's hard to believe they are true?
There is not much I hate more than a liar, but I have yet to figure out how to deal with someone who's life is unbelievable. They will tell you a story that is near impossible to believe and later the story gets confirmed.
Is it my lack of trust or is it that events take place in their lives that should not really happen? At what point does is get hard to separate the truth from a possible lie? Should you spend time dealing with someone that you cannot really read well?
I do not think that it is the fault of the person with that kind of life. As hard as it is for me to comprehend I do realize that people are sometimes placed in situation where outlandish things happen to them. I have experienced people with unprecedented drama; it even happens in my life from time to time but if you spend your whole time doubting everything that a person is telling you I think it is best to move on.
In my opinion those people are better handled by someone more trusting or gullible, whichever the case may be.
Any similar encounters?
There is not much I hate more than a liar, but I have yet to figure out how to deal with someone who's life is unbelievable. They will tell you a story that is near impossible to believe and later the story gets confirmed.
Is it my lack of trust or is it that events take place in their lives that should not really happen? At what point does is get hard to separate the truth from a possible lie? Should you spend time dealing with someone that you cannot really read well?
I do not think that it is the fault of the person with that kind of life. As hard as it is for me to comprehend I do realize that people are sometimes placed in situation where outlandish things happen to them. I have experienced people with unprecedented drama; it even happens in my life from time to time but if you spend your whole time doubting everything that a person is telling you I think it is best to move on.
In my opinion those people are better handled by someone more trusting or gullible, whichever the case may be.
Any similar encounters?
06 August 2009
Dating by Commitee
In my time dating I have come across a phenomenon that I like to call "Dating by Committee". This is when a man or a woman needs approval by their friends to date someone seriously. I'm sure that most people have experienced something similar to this and I would like to know how you feel about it.
In my opinion it is hard enough to have one successful relationship and keep one person happy. Having to worry about pleasing the personalities of 3 or 4 friends is 3 or 4 times harder. At what point do people who employ this tactic realize that not in all cases are your friends looking out for your best. There are friends who get jealous of you because they are single. There are friends who are upset because your boyfriend or girlfriend is more attractive or successful than theirs. There are friends who want you for themselves and just don't want to share you.
If you believe that none of your friends fall into one or more of these categories then you are misled. It's time people start realizing that friends are great and friends will be there for you most of the time but in the end there is only ONE person that is going to be there for you always and that's YOU. Live your life for you and not for someone else.
I'm glad recently I have been associating myself with women that realize this.
In my opinion it is hard enough to have one successful relationship and keep one person happy. Having to worry about pleasing the personalities of 3 or 4 friends is 3 or 4 times harder. At what point do people who employ this tactic realize that not in all cases are your friends looking out for your best. There are friends who get jealous of you because they are single. There are friends who are upset because your boyfriend or girlfriend is more attractive or successful than theirs. There are friends who want you for themselves and just don't want to share you.
If you believe that none of your friends fall into one or more of these categories then you are misled. It's time people start realizing that friends are great and friends will be there for you most of the time but in the end there is only ONE person that is going to be there for you always and that's YOU. Live your life for you and not for someone else.
I'm glad recently I have been associating myself with women that realize this.
Hillary Clinton and the Republican needs
As hard as it is for me to say it has become clear to me that the best choice amongst all the serious candidates for President was Hillary Clinton. Her experience after 8 years in the White House would have been much better suited to guide us through this time than Obama. You cannot doubt McCain's experience but he is unpredictable and Palin is a joke. It's almost as if though the Republican party knew they had no chance to win the general election and put Palin in there to attract a female contingency. I hope she stays out of politics. Frankly, I voted for the McCain ticket because I felt Obama was going to be exactly what he turned out to be.
It is very interesting how Clinton is the only Secretary of State in recent history that has not traveled everywhere with the President for the first 6 months of an administration. Is it possible that she is trying to distance herself from the mistakes that are being made? Could we possibly see an unprecedented event in 2012 where the Democratic party does not endorse the current President for another term?
I think it is unlikely but the Democrats need to realize that Hillary Clinton's time is running short.
As far as the Republicans go, they need to get in high gear developing a new personality. In my opinion the best choice would be Mitt Romney but then again it's hard for most people to put aside the faith issue. Apparently it's also hard for people to understand that if you model our country after a business and not a socialist movement it might actually succeed. The Clintons understood that too.
It is very interesting how Clinton is the only Secretary of State in recent history that has not traveled everywhere with the President for the first 6 months of an administration. Is it possible that she is trying to distance herself from the mistakes that are being made? Could we possibly see an unprecedented event in 2012 where the Democratic party does not endorse the current President for another term?
I think it is unlikely but the Democrats need to realize that Hillary Clinton's time is running short.
As far as the Republicans go, they need to get in high gear developing a new personality. In my opinion the best choice would be Mitt Romney but then again it's hard for most people to put aside the faith issue. Apparently it's also hard for people to understand that if you model our country after a business and not a socialist movement it might actually succeed. The Clintons understood that too.
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