| Vox Populi, Vox Dei |
[06 Nov 2008|06:25am] |
"It can't happen without you, without a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice.
So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other.
...In this country, we rise or fall as one nation, as one people."
The words of President-elect Barack Obama.
I felt, and still feel, he was the lesser of two evils.
I voted for him.
If you know me, and you've read the above excerpt from his speech- then you'll know just how difficult a decision that was. And why I'm still agonizing over it.
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| More Daffynitions |
[06 Sep 2008|08:32am] |
vet (v.) 3. to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.: An expert vetted the manuscript before publication.
Republican definition- to fabricate inspiring anecdotes from mixed portions of fact and fiction.
Example: Sen John McCain "You know what I enjoyed the most? She took the luxury jet that was purchased by her predecessor and sold it on eBay — and made a profit."
Fact: "Governor Palin has been correct in saying that she put the plane on eBay," McCain campaign spokeswoman Maria Comella told CNN. "They did end up selling it for $2.1 million. but not on eBay." Palin's predecessor, Frank Murkowski, bought the jet for $2.7 million in 2005.
I hope THAT'S the kind of fiscal conservatism YOU want in office, folks, b/c it's a 50% chance that's the kind you'll et.
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| The Lesser of Two Weevils |
[31 Aug 2008|05:10am] |
Someone reminded me, on my last post, that Senator McCain has also made his choice for his running mate.
Here ya go, folks. Gov. Palin... THAT one will take a while. She reminds me of Ann Coulter in some ways, only more socially adept.
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| Here ya go, folks... |
[29 Aug 2008|05:25am] |
The words of Senator Barack Obama
"...but what it [government] should do is that which we cannot do for ourselves -- protect us from harm and provide every child a decent education; keep our water clean and our toys safe; invest in new schools and new roads and science and technology; ...I am my brother's keeper; I am my sister's keeper; ...our moral obligation to provide every child a world-class education; " (Italics mine)
I could continue to cut and paste, but you get the idea.
Are you insulted yet? Or perhaps like me, you're just scared...
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| Stolen Chequebooks and Horseradish Bread |
[07 Jun 2008|12:25pm] |
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So some sonofawhore let himself into my truck @ work on Wednesday and STOLE my check book.
Jeffrey Scott Nolan, Jr. Formerly of 330 Family Drive, Sptbg SC. SCDL # 100212760... if you're out there...
Hope the cops get to you first, you looter. That's right, looter. Not a huge insult... not to those not in the know. For me... well, you looters should be extinguished.
Oh yeah- I made two loaves of horseradish bread this morning. Both deeee-licious.
I'm off to see Prince Caspian this afternoon, I'll cover the last, oh... 8 months here shortly.
Ta... unless your name is Jeff Nolan. Fucker.
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| Slackin' on the Updates |
[25 Sep 2007|07:31am] |
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I know, I know... I really oughtta write more. But with my job and the ol' home life, there just ain't time. Or rather, there's plenty of time- I simply choose to use it on other things.
So I am now a key-carrying "manager" at my job. I'm not salaried, and I don't hire and fire people, but I'm the next best thing. And apparently, I'm the best thing going, b/c no one else (at least that I've heard of) has done it this fast, this well.
Highaland Games in Hartwell in two- count 'em TWO- weeks, then camping the weekend after that w/ Jill and her mom. Still don't know if the youngest sister is coming along or not, we'll see. Planning a backpacking trip for November- THAT one should be pretty fun.
If you're in G'ville on Firday, stop by the Depot on Woodruff Rd- see my Pro Day. If I can pull this thing off, I'll be sitting pretty for my review.
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| New Post |
[30 Aug 2007|06:31am] |
There's a lotta things I could bitch and moan about.
But Alberto "Speedy" Gonzales resigned and I'm about to be a key carrying manager @ my job...
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| Business as Usual |
[25 Aug 2007|08:52am] |
Massive suicide bombings, flooding, huge earthquakes, hurricanes and typhoons....
I'm perfectly content to sit here and watch two kitties wrestle. Well, that, and drink beer.
I still miss my bunnies, but life's pretty damn good.
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| I didn't feel foolish to start with... |
[14 Aug 2007|07:10am] |
By trying to provide a "better life," I may have inadvertantly resulted in the deaths of all my bunnies.
Instead of keeping them caged, I had them in a large run, securely fenced with plenty of shelter and shade.
Still- tiny little Shannon was torn in half. The other three, killed, but not eaten. Just killed. Not hunting, just wanton destruction.
Dogs, cats, hawks, owls, a fucking Tyrannosaurus Rex... I don't care. I will be sitting outside tonight with their carcasses and a shotgun loaded with heavies. SOMETHING is going to get shot in the face.
And then shot again. And I probably won't feel much better, so I'm going to keep shooting until I run out. Then I'm going to hang up the bloodied, tattered shell of whatever's left as a warning to other predators.
FUCKFUCKFUCK
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| Hey Guy |
[12 Aug 2007|01:59pm] |
Hornet Stings-
Nature's way of saying "Hey guy, stick your thumb on this CAR BATTERY!!!"
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| "Couldja get that for me, Dearie?" |
[12 Aug 2007|10:36am] |
Seamus, Mary Katherine, Molly and Shannon.
Those are the rabbits (with appropriate Irish Catholic names) that are now housed in my big rabbit run. While each will top out at about 6 lbs, I expect the fryers to come into the freezer dressed out @ 3 lbs or so. So... 3 lbs per offspring, we'll say 2 living per litter, 3 females w/ an (admittedly lowball) average of 4 litters per year.
4*3*2*3= a shade over 70 lbs of meat per year.
Conservative estimate, of course.
That on top of my new promotion- life is hard there, but rewarding.
Man oh man... I think I'm going to have a rum and ice.
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| I wanna be a cowboy, baby... |
[02 Aug 2007|06:14am] |
Holy career- rocketship, Batman.
Let's see... on the morning of July 9, I accepted a promotion to the Dept Head of Millworks, the department in which I work. It'd been running in the red for over two years, and in the last three weeks, I've pushed it significantly in the other direction. Now, we're not profitable yet, but at this point it's only a matter of time and effort.
Which is why, last night, I was offered the position of manager for Pro Sales. Our biggie. The one department that impacts EVERY other dept in the store. The one that sells the entire house to contractors. The one that has been in the red almost as long as millworks.
And so Monday, 4 weeks to the day after my FIRST promotion w/ Home Depot, I'll start on my 2nd.
Holy shee-it. Hang on, folks. Hang on tight.
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| Jeezus Titty-Fucking Christ |
[29 Jul 2007|10:32am] |
From CNN...
Iraqi authorities announced a ban on vehicles and celebratory gunfire around Baghdad in an effort to prevent a repeat of violence that killed dozens celebrating Iraq's progress to today's finals of Asia's top soccer tournament.
Goddam savages...
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| From the AP Wire... |
[23 Jul 2007|06:23pm] |
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Physicians find no cancer in President Bush's colon...
They also found no WMD's. While the Oval Office itself is quiet on this stunning revelation, the office of the Vice President has vehemently attacked the finds of the physicians, calling them "unpatriotic, immoral, and perhaps even dangerous" to national security. Vice President Cheney has called for a troop surge into the colorectal area to increase pressure on any "insurgent elements" found therein. Cheney has assured family members of these troops that, although they are going "into harm's way" they are indeed "on a mission of greatest import to the future of our nation."
However, military anal-ysts expect the surge of 20,000 troops to be of minimal benefit, considering the many warring factions present, the lack of central control of the area, and the overall size of the President's colorectal cavity.
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| Updates and the like. |
[12 Jul 2007|06:19am] |
Man, man, oh man, have I been keeping busy.
For starters, my garden is producing mroe than I ever thought it would. It's nice to be "green" again- and apparently I'm good at it, too.
Also work- I have -as of today- been @ the Home Depot 90 days. I am now officially off of "probation."
I am also- as of Monday- a department supervisor. I actually got exactly the raise I wanted, a lot of autonomy, and one helluva challenge. It'll be fun to see if I can turn this dept around from 21% UNDER sales plan and 15% OVER inventory (one smashing variance there) into a profitable venture for the store. I've also got to get my few employees on the same page as me concerning packdown, safety, and a few other things. The main idea is to DO YOUR JOB WELL, not just show up and collect a check.
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| Interesting |
[28 Jun 2007|12:31pm] |
The White House has (citing "executive priviledge") stated that it will not turn over to the Senate documents which have been subpoenaed in relation to the firing of US attorney's general.
Now, we all know I'm not a genius when it comes to governmental law and constitutional interpretation. But the last time I checked, laws in this country apply to all of us, equally. Except in special cases of war or national emergency (harkening back to a Roman 'dictator') no one is exempt from legal oversight.
Perhaps the White House's refusal to submit to a subpoena due to executive priviledge will set up a precedent whereby the CEO of a major corporation could argue the same point.
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| Nothing Follows. |
[16 Jun 2007|09:18am] |
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What's the use? Try to work out the inanity of the situation? Try to ponder the knee-jerk reaction?
No- no use in it. No Profit. Folks, I am full of myself. Riddle me this, riddle me that... would you rather be full, or empty? I refuse to believe that the society of Holier-than-Thou is right. I'm full of myself and proud of that. I want others to be full of themselves, too. A daily journey of self-discovery is one thing; daily redefining one's self is another altogether.
"We both say hurtful things." Not my precise words, but justified nonetheless by #1 the tone and demeanor of the reply, #2 the insult(s? I'm not sure) and #3 the implied threat.
I am again tempted to be an ass... because that hurtful part of me IS still there. But I am... we are... better than this. You see, "I have this theory that if we're told we're bad, that's the only... idea we'll ever have."
World, the ball's in your court.
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| Veritas Vinoram |
[13 Jun 2007|08:54pm] |
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Iran had pledged to execute porn stars. The latest poll in the US shows 2/3 of our population unhappy with the way the President runs the country. Fatah and Hammas fight each other on a daily basis.
You know.... it all seems de riguer. I know I should feel upset about all of this... but my garden flourishes, my goat (soon to be goats) thrive(s) and my small orchard grows. I have enough rounds in the larder to give any Fundamentalist (Xian, Moslem, Yehudi, etc) pause, and other than some small bumps in the road, I am happy.
Truly happy. It's taken so long to say. Honesty with both myself and others.
And to think, all it took was the philosophy found in a handful of rich earth.
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| Too busy |
[12 Jun 2007|10:33am] |
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Lately I've been too busy to update, what with the impending (right word?) promotion and the Highland Games and building a fence and tending the garden and 1,472 other things... but this was just too good to pass up.
Palestinians are now #1 throwing rivals off the top of buildings and #2 warning their rivals to leave the area before more reprislas take place.
Ahhh.... if only they'd make a movie starring Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci...
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| Short Update (more tomorrow) |
[22 May 2007|06:30am] |
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1. Watch the Idol Finale tonight.
2. Look for a KFC commercial w/ (among other clips) a girl dancing in a kitchen.
3. Realize that this is my video clip.
4. Start your 15 minute timer...
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