Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Alleged Mark Twain Quote {Updated with actual quote}
Those who don't read newspapers are uninformed.
Those who do read newspapers are under informed.
(Working on my links. Foreign papers bring alternate views, like Tampa Bay Times fo progressive views.) :)
{Almost nailed it from memory. Now that working with laptop lets me use more than 1 tab, found the real quotes: “If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.”
― Mark Twain)
Those who do read newspapers are under informed.
(Working on my links. Foreign papers bring alternate views, like Tampa Bay Times fo progressive views.) :)
{Almost nailed it from memory. Now that working with laptop lets me use more than 1 tab, found the real quotes: “If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.”
― Mark Twain)
Friday, May 9, 2014
CBS Morning News Interview
Saw interview Thursday w/ star of new movie "Belle," Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Am I the only 1 who hoped for a Gugu Gaga interview, with Lady Gaga that would be.
Gugu Gaga. Ha ha!
Am I the only 1 who hoped for a Gugu Gaga interview, with Lady Gaga that would be.
Gugu Gaga. Ha ha!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
We Was Rubes
Watching NBA playoffs while wearing my Magic jersey and seeing the legions of Orlando Magic alumni still playing,it occurs to me Richie Rich DeVos sold we citizens of Orlando a bill of goods, a fairy tale, a half baked silly dream, that if we invested $500 million in a basketball palace Dwight would stay and our little town would join ranks of basketball royalty.
Just like Amway induces marks to part w/ hard earned cash in dream of becoming distributors and moving up the steps of the Amway pyramid--prosecuted in several states as an illegal pyramid scheme--the Magic got the local yokels to pay up for a classic bait and switch, giving a low wage young team while pricey veterans still playing in post season.
Oh, they created cap room they say, rebuild through the draft. Yes, rebuild w/ players subject to a rookie wage scale. They and all sentient beings on earth knew Dwight would leave, taking less $ to escape the NBA hinterland.
Cap room for free agents, we hear.
If you believe LeBron coming to Orlando, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.
Meanwhile the Michigan carpetbagger, Richie Rich DeVos, laugbs all the way to the bank, remaining profitable as reported in the Orlando Sentinel, with local TV revenue, sponsorships, and revenue sharing from the Association
Meanwhile the rubes, the hayseeds, the hicks got hosed and gave us pipe dreams in return for $500 millionin public funds.
Just like Amway induces marks to part w/ hard earned cash in dream of becoming distributors and moving up the steps of the Amway pyramid--prosecuted in several states as an illegal pyramid scheme--the Magic got the local yokels to pay up for a classic bait and switch, giving a low wage young team while pricey veterans still playing in post season.
Oh, they created cap room they say, rebuild through the draft. Yes, rebuild w/ players subject to a rookie wage scale. They and all sentient beings on earth knew Dwight would leave, taking less $ to escape the NBA hinterland.
Cap room for free agents, we hear.
If you believe LeBron coming to Orlando, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.
Meanwhile the Michigan carpetbagger, Richie Rich DeVos, laugbs all the way to the bank, remaining profitable as reported in the Orlando Sentinel, with local TV revenue, sponsorships, and revenue sharing from the Association
Meanwhile the rubes, the hayseeds, the hicks got hosed and gave us pipe dreams in return for $500 millionin public funds.
Iron Throne in Orlando
Cher coming to the Richie Rich basketball palace, the Amway Centre, and now the cable Evil Empire, Brighthouse, announces the Iron Throne from the HBO hit show Game of Thrones will come to Orlando.
With typical Orlando Sentinel shoddiness, headline sez you can sit on Throne but article fails to mention so might prove just a photo op on 16 May, at Brighthouse Death Star/Service center, 1906 S Semoran Blvd, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Still, CHER! And Iron Throne. "Big time, Bill, big time"
With typical Orlando Sentinel shoddiness, headline sez you can sit on Throne but article fails to mention so might prove just a photo op on 16 May, at Brighthouse Death Star/Service center, 1906 S Semoran Blvd, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Still, CHER! And Iron Throne. "Big time, Bill, big time"
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Right Wing Joke
A communist, a Muslim, and an alien walk into a bar.
The bartender sez, "Welcome, Mr. President."
Ba ba bump!
The bartender sez, "Welcome, Mr. President."
Ba ba bump!
Mix Metaphors Much?
"....we want to do projects in rank order that accomplish the most bang for the buck,....this batting order accomplishes that," said Maurice Sterling, quoted in FL Today, 30 April '
This rank mixing of metaphors rates as a less than sterling example of the use of the English language. If only we could see the Chicago Cubs lineup get some bang for the bucks, or perhaps blow up the roster and get some who could accomplish a winning season!
This rank mixing of metaphors rates as a less than sterling example of the use of the English language. If only we could see the Chicago Cubs lineup get some bang for the bucks, or perhaps blow up the roster and get some who could accomplish a winning season!
Friday, May 2, 2014
My Inner Donald Sterling
Read with interest today the statement of the Orlando Magic condemning comments by owner of Los Angeles Clippers. Rich DeVos, worth billions and founder of Amway, owns the Magice.
How many black folks have membership in Rich's countryclub?
Zero. C'mon, how many rich whites hang w/ blacks? Probably only Mark Cuban.
Recently where I reside, a granddaughter visited my friend with her boyfriend, who looked black. My first reaction cam3 that wondered how her family took it. Why did I react that way? Why did I care? My inner racist peeking out? Damnitall!
How many black folks have membership in Rich's countryclub?
Zero. C'mon, how many rich whites hang w/ blacks? Probably only Mark Cuban.
Recently where I reside, a granddaughter visited my friend with her boyfriend, who looked black. My first reaction cam3 that wondered how her family took it. Why did I react that way? Why did I care? My inner racist peeking out? Damnitall!
Horoscope o' mine
Leo: You've overcome enough...to realize some of the things people call obstacles are merely speedbumps.
(Damn, I hate horoscopes.)
(Damn, I hate horoscopes.)
Thursday, April 24, 2014
"American Beauty...."
"....will you be mine?" sings Bruce Springstone in his new video above.
Just kidding, meant in truth Springsteen. Or Bruuuuuuce as his fans call him. You either like his music or you don't.ll
On plus side, he and E St boys cut song onEP to suport record store day & independent music retailers & shot video, available at Rolling Stone.com.
Damn,on headphones opening beat by mighty Max Weinberg blasts right through me; never saw a drummer raise his stick to shoulder height and beà t hell out of drum. Also, Tom Morello from Rage plays guitar & on world tour, as well horn section.
On minus side, another recycled tune with highway metaphor à nd horns w/ simple arrangement. Courtney Love sez horns ain't rock & roll. Maybe she's right as purists demand just 2 guitars, bass, & drums.
No horns need apply.
Mayhaps just holding on to misspent youth & 70's & first true love, Wendy Hall, telling this ignorant FL boy who he was.
Simplicity aside, I say Bruuuuuuce!
And damn, dem drums demand devotion.
Just kidding, meant in truth Springsteen. Or Bruuuuuuce as his fans call him. You either like his music or you don't.ll
On plus side, he and E St boys cut song onEP to suport record store day & independent music retailers & shot video, available at Rolling Stone.com.
Damn,on headphones opening beat by mighty Max Weinberg blasts right through me; never saw a drummer raise his stick to shoulder height and beà t hell out of drum. Also, Tom Morello from Rage plays guitar & on world tour, as well horn section.
On minus side, another recycled tune with highway metaphor à nd horns w/ simple arrangement. Courtney Love sez horns ain't rock & roll. Maybe she's right as purists demand just 2 guitars, bass, & drums.
No horns need apply.
Mayhaps just holding on to misspent youth & 70's & first true love, Wendy Hall, telling this ignorant FL boy who he was.
Simplicity aside, I say Bruuuuuuce!
And damn, dem drums demand devotion.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
"We are witnesses...."
....the 10th book of Acts quotes St. Peter as saying. Nevertheless, Peter by "we" means the disciples and close associates of Jesus'. He continues, "He...allowed Him to appear, not to all people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses."
Well great, where the fuck does that leave the rest of us, of humanity?
Would it not prove better for Him to have appeared to Pontius Pilate, to me rather than that latent homosexual, the Apostle Paul?
How can I believe when God uses me as His punching bag?
It could be worse people say.
Right, I could have failing kidneys and get paralyzed.
Wait, that happened already. Heh indeed.
Happy Easter!
Well great, where the fuck does that leave the rest of us, of humanity?
Would it not prove better for Him to have appeared to Pontius Pilate, to me rather than that latent homosexual, the Apostle Paul?
How can I believe when God uses me as His punching bag?
It could be worse people say.
Right, I could have failing kidneys and get paralyzed.
Wait, that happened already. Heh indeed.
Happy Easter!
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Need a Ride to Springsteen in Tampa!
Bruce Springsteen scheduled to play Tampa Fairgrounds Amphitheater on 1 May at 7:30.
I really want a ride. Email me at empireofdirt77@gmail.com. We can get handicapped tickets which look like better seats than the lawn seats.
Another bonus to life in a wheelchair!
I really want a ride. Email me at empireofdirt77@gmail.com. We can get handicapped tickets which look like better seats than the lawn seats.
Another bonus to life in a wheelchair!
CHER! Orlando!
The one, the only, often imitated but never duplicated Cher will play in my humble hometown on 16 May 2014 at 8 pm at the Amway Center.
Does thus justify hundreds of millions of dollars in public $ going to build a palace for a family worth billions and arch enemies of public schools and wefare for the poor?
I think not.
How can these hypocritical hacks justfy money for me but none for thee?
Cher playing here still cool, hella cool.
Does thus justify hundreds of millions of dollars in public $ going to build a palace for a family worth billions and arch enemies of public schools and wefare for the poor?
I think not.
How can these hypocritical hacks justfy money for me but none for thee?
Cher playing here still cool, hella cool.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Juanita Jean
"A libertarian is a tea party member w/ a bong." From Juanita Jean at the Most Dangerous Beauty Salon in the World.
(Can't paste w/ this tablet, dammit.)
(Can't paste w/ this tablet, dammit.)
Monday, April 14, 2014
Stupid racists...
...murder is for asshats.
Look,this miserable excuse for an alleged human--Grand High Poobah of Kus Klux Klan Kollection of inbred knuckle dragging mouth breathers--let his self hatred manifest as hatred of Jewish people, perhaps because he knew he was a loser.
In bitter irony, his Jew-dar must have malfunctioned because reports say he killed 2 Gentiles.
Rot in prison, you goat molester.
Look,this miserable excuse for an alleged human--Grand High Poobah of Kus Klux Klan Kollection of inbred knuckle dragging mouth breathers--let his self hatred manifest as hatred of Jewish people, perhaps because he knew he was a loser.
In bitter irony, his Jew-dar must have malfunctioned because reports say he killed 2 Gentiles.
Rot in prison, you goat molester.
Shrouds
Bars on my window
seem like my own private cell
Memories swirl
keep me in my own private hell
Sun breaks crooked
can't shine through the dark cloud
Regrets circle
around me, unfurl like a shroud
Goddamnit
What have I done?
Left undone?
People I've hurt?
seem like my own private cell
Memories swirl
keep me in my own private hell
Sun breaks crooked
can't shine through the dark cloud
Regrets circle
around me, unfurl like a shroud
Goddamnit
What have I done?
Left undone?
People I've hurt?
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Chuck Norris fun facts
Found this hilarious Chuck Norris comedy site because telling Chuck Norris jokes still a lot funnier than watching most of his movie.
"Outer space exists because it's afraid to be on the same planet with Chuck Norris."
Make your own t-shirts: Chuck Norris doesn't read. He just stares at books until the information downloads.
"Outer space exists because it's afraid to be on the same planet with Chuck Norris."
Make your own t-shirts: Chuck Norris doesn't read. He just stares at books until the information downloads.
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