Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Last political blog before the election
The only things I want to say is: VOTE! I write about the political things that annoy me. That being said, if you're an American, it is your duty to vote. If you don't like Obama, vote Romney. If you don't like Romney, vote Obama. If you don't like either, find someone that you do, and vote for them. Just vote!
Monday, October 29, 2012
NFL 12 week 8 synopsis
Well, that was messy. The only reason we kept in the first half was because of Tennessee’s repeated stupid penalties. Hasselback even complained at one point to a ref, saying, “You’ve called that three times!” Then stop doing it.
The Titans were the better team that day. They blocked a FG to close out the half, and threatened to turn it into points.
Let me also say that Titans fans were right. That fumble at the end of regulation was a fumble. Because he went over that player, he didn’t hit the ground. It was a fumble. That being said, they still had the job to stop the Colts. Their defense stopped the Colts all day, but not when it counted. That spiraling, corkscrew TD was amazing. If you didn’t see it, look up the highlight.
Rest of the League:
Falcons-Eagles. Falcons be rolling.
Patriots-Rams. I have an idea. How about we leave the Chump in London? We’ll rename them the England Patriots. Europe can keep them.
Steelers-Redskins. This was not the game everyone was hoping for to say the least. We hoped RGIII would pull out a great game against the Pittsburgh Bumblebees. Maybe Pitt had a chip on their shoulders because of the ugly uniforms.
Lions-Seahawks. This shootout was what we wanted the Steelers game to be.
Browns-Chargers. Another boring game for the Browns, but a big win.
Bears-Panthers. It’s amazing that the Bears can play this badly (especially allowing 6 sacks) and still win. Are they that bad or that good?
Giants-Cowboys. Do you bELIeve in Eli yet? Just don’t believe in Romo. The Giants even took part of the game off to make it a game, and the Cowboys still couldn’t finish it.
The Titans were the better team that day. They blocked a FG to close out the half, and threatened to turn it into points.
Let me also say that Titans fans were right. That fumble at the end of regulation was a fumble. Because he went over that player, he didn’t hit the ground. It was a fumble. That being said, they still had the job to stop the Colts. Their defense stopped the Colts all day, but not when it counted. That spiraling, corkscrew TD was amazing. If you didn’t see it, look up the highlight.
Rest of the League:
Falcons-Eagles. Falcons be rolling.
Patriots-Rams. I have an idea. How about we leave the Chump in London? We’ll rename them the England Patriots. Europe can keep them.
Steelers-Redskins. This was not the game everyone was hoping for to say the least. We hoped RGIII would pull out a great game against the Pittsburgh Bumblebees. Maybe Pitt had a chip on their shoulders because of the ugly uniforms.
Lions-Seahawks. This shootout was what we wanted the Steelers game to be.
Browns-Chargers. Another boring game for the Browns, but a big win.
Bears-Panthers. It’s amazing that the Bears can play this badly (especially allowing 6 sacks) and still win. Are they that bad or that good?
Giants-Cowboys. Do you bELIeve in Eli yet? Just don’t believe in Romo. The Giants even took part of the game off to make it a game, and the Cowboys still couldn’t finish it.
Monday, October 22, 2012
NFL 12 Week 7 synopsis
Yay. Colts win. But the game was boring. Nothing happened the entire second half.
The most notable thing in the game was that the Browns missed a PAT. Nine times out of ten, the team that does that looses. And loose they did.
Rest of the League:
Patriots-Jets. The Jets needed them some Tebow Time magic. Once again, Tom “the chump” Brady showed that he can’t win games. That’s what his kicker is for (they haven’ won the big one since trading Vinetari).
Packers-Rams. That’s the Aaron Rodgers we love to see. Now if we could get him off those State Farm commercials.
Texans-Ravens. Wow. The Texans first score was a safety, and then they blew it out after that. I said if the Texans stay hungry, they’ll be nearly unstoppable. They were hungry.
Titans-Bills. Good to see CJ2K running, especially not against the Colts.
Giants-Skins. Do you bELIeve in Eli yet? Skins believe in RGIII, but Eli’s still Eli.
Saints-Buccs. I’m not sure where this Saints team came from, but I just have to say that I love seeing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Creamcicle uniforms. Also, I watch Buccs highlights this season just to see Dallas Clarke.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
President Obama and the debate
So, I DVRed the debate, and have not finished watching it yet, but allow me to point a few things out.
The President said low gas prices are a sign of a bad economy. No wonder he acts so much like Jimmy Carter! Well, if my being able to afford gas and groceries are the sign of a bad economy, then bring it on!
The president said he's against gender discrimination. Yet two of his appointed positions were sued for gender discrimination and sexual harassment, with the lawsuits saying that they "ran things like a sorority." Women are paid 18% less by the Obama administration. They have disproportionately lost jobs under Obama. When asked about that, he equated contraception to women's jobs. Apparently, he views women as wombs for hire.
The president wants to raise taxes to raise revenue, but historically, higher taxes=less revenue and more spending. So if they raise taxes, they will spend more and take less in. Why? Because that means more people out of work, and therefore less overall revenue. Maybe, instead of looking "forward," he should read a book and look at how things work in the real world.
The President also claimed he cut taxes 18 times. That's true, if you include cutting taxes on special interest groups and temporary measures which have expired. He also raised taxes on the middle class through ObamaCare. He also claimed ObamaCare would lower premiums, but they have raised more than he said they would lower.
Obama also lied about the Arizona law, which the Supreme Court upheld. They cannot pull someone over because they "look illegal." If they pull someone over on another violation, they have to present papers. SO DO I. I have to present a driver's license. Don't you? If they can't produce papers, then an investigation can begin as to whether they were here legally.
Obama also said that he called Libya terrorism. The Moderator backed him. Then after the debate, she admitted SHE WAS WRONG. He said terrorism would not be tolerated, but never said Libya was terrorism. Too bad to Obama-supporting moderator didn't fact check before putting in her two cents. Admitting fault later does little to undo the damage.
Lastly, Obama kept saying "That's not true. That's not true." They say that if you repeat a lie often enough, loud enough, it will be accepted as truth. He's trying to paint Romney as a liar, but as Romney said in the first debate, "As president, you're entitled to your own house and your own plane, not your own facts." Obama's record doesn't match his rhetoric.
Einstein once said "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result." So do you really think four more years will yield a different result?
The President said low gas prices are a sign of a bad economy. No wonder he acts so much like Jimmy Carter! Well, if my being able to afford gas and groceries are the sign of a bad economy, then bring it on!
The president said he's against gender discrimination. Yet two of his appointed positions were sued for gender discrimination and sexual harassment, with the lawsuits saying that they "ran things like a sorority." Women are paid 18% less by the Obama administration. They have disproportionately lost jobs under Obama. When asked about that, he equated contraception to women's jobs. Apparently, he views women as wombs for hire.
The president wants to raise taxes to raise revenue, but historically, higher taxes=less revenue and more spending. So if they raise taxes, they will spend more and take less in. Why? Because that means more people out of work, and therefore less overall revenue. Maybe, instead of looking "forward," he should read a book and look at how things work in the real world.
The President also claimed he cut taxes 18 times. That's true, if you include cutting taxes on special interest groups and temporary measures which have expired. He also raised taxes on the middle class through ObamaCare. He also claimed ObamaCare would lower premiums, but they have raised more than he said they would lower.
Obama also lied about the Arizona law, which the Supreme Court upheld. They cannot pull someone over because they "look illegal." If they pull someone over on another violation, they have to present papers. SO DO I. I have to present a driver's license. Don't you? If they can't produce papers, then an investigation can begin as to whether they were here legally.
Obama also said that he called Libya terrorism. The Moderator backed him. Then after the debate, she admitted SHE WAS WRONG. He said terrorism would not be tolerated, but never said Libya was terrorism. Too bad to Obama-supporting moderator didn't fact check before putting in her two cents. Admitting fault later does little to undo the damage.
Lastly, Obama kept saying "That's not true. That's not true." They say that if you repeat a lie often enough, loud enough, it will be accepted as truth. He's trying to paint Romney as a liar, but as Romney said in the first debate, "As president, you're entitled to your own house and your own plane, not your own facts." Obama's record doesn't match his rhetoric.
Einstein once said "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result." So do you really think four more years will yield a different result?
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
NFL 12 weeks 6 synopsis
Well that sucked. Last week, the Colts were ChuckStrong. This week, they looked tired. I think last week was too emotional, and this week they weren’t recovered. The defense started by looking exhausted, and only looked worse as they went. Robert Mathis was out and Freeney was gimped, and that was all they did. They did nothing to stop Greene, who ran all over the defense.
Luck looked like an average rookie, making sore mistakes. The Jets work to have a tough defense, and were firing on all cylinders. The receivers missed opportunities and dropped balls. The running game was non-existent. Again, Reggie Wayne can’t do it alone. Gotta get him some help.
Rest of the League:
Falcons-Raiders. Hotlanta be rolling. They’re quietly 6-0, and perhaps the best team in the NFL right now.
Browns-Bengals. What a way to get a first win. The Browns came out to play in the battle for Ohio, and won decisively.
Ravens-Cowboys. This was a back and forth game, but the bottom line is at the end of the game, Romo and the Cowboys can’t find a way to win. They were so close. They got the onside kick, a rarity in the NFL. But then they miss the FG. They just can’t do it.
Titans-Steelers. OK, I didn’t see this game, but how do the Steelers lose to a team as bad as the Titans have been? Someone answer me that.
Lions-Eagles. Speaking of losing to bad teams… Yes.
Redskins-Vikings. Yeah, RGIII is feeling better.
Seahawks-Patriots. YEAH BABY!!! Apparently the Pansies, I mean Patriots, can’t beat birds this season. By the way, is The Chump (aka Tom Brady) going to blame the replacement refs for this loss? Yeah Hawks!
Giants-Niners. Do you bELIeve in Eli?
Luck looked like an average rookie, making sore mistakes. The Jets work to have a tough defense, and were firing on all cylinders. The receivers missed opportunities and dropped balls. The running game was non-existent. Again, Reggie Wayne can’t do it alone. Gotta get him some help.
Rest of the League:
Falcons-Raiders. Hotlanta be rolling. They’re quietly 6-0, and perhaps the best team in the NFL right now.
Browns-Bengals. What a way to get a first win. The Browns came out to play in the battle for Ohio, and won decisively.
Ravens-Cowboys. This was a back and forth game, but the bottom line is at the end of the game, Romo and the Cowboys can’t find a way to win. They were so close. They got the onside kick, a rarity in the NFL. But then they miss the FG. They just can’t do it.
Titans-Steelers. OK, I didn’t see this game, but how do the Steelers lose to a team as bad as the Titans have been? Someone answer me that.
Lions-Eagles. Speaking of losing to bad teams… Yes.
Redskins-Vikings. Yeah, RGIII is feeling better.
Seahawks-Patriots. YEAH BABY!!! Apparently the Pansies, I mean Patriots, can’t beat birds this season. By the way, is The Chump (aka Tom Brady) going to blame the replacement refs for this loss? Yeah Hawks!
Giants-Niners. Do you bELIeve in Eli?
Monday, October 15, 2012
Joe Biden's debate performance
There's an old saying. "Never smile when you lie." Smiling is a dead give away. Joe laughed and heckled, interrupted and mocked. He even got in the face of the moderator, who is a friend of President Obama. (she did her best to remain neutral, but did not always succeed).
As he always does, Joe Biden made himself look like a fool. I just still wish that President Obama would pick a VP and not a court Jester.
Monday, October 8, 2012
NFL 12 week 5 synopsis
First thing I have to mention is that with a Packer visit, this was Jeff Saturday’s homecoming to Indy. I have nothing but respect for him as a football player, but moreover as an outspoken Christian man. He is a humble, respectful person, which is a rarity in professional sports.
The second thing to mention is that the Colt’s head coach, Chuck Pagano (I said I would learn his name when he earned it. The devotion of the team earned my respect), was diagnosed with Leukemia. I have respect for the Colt’s and Packers for taking time to recognize and pray for he and his family.
The game (and score) changed after trading punts when the Colt’s went for it in midfield on fourth down. They failed (though the Packer’s weren’t called for lining up offsides, but the did get a stop). The Pack walked it down and hammered it in. Then they did it again.
I gotta ask, why is challenging a play that you can’t challenge “unsportsmanlike conduct”? That’s an overreaction. Make it 5 yards, not fifteen.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. We have to get Reggie Wayne some help. He had a great one-hander that gave us a spark and finally points (a FG), which would have been a TD if not for more uncalled pass interference (we’ve got to stop playing the refs too). Luck’s enjoying throwing to him, but we have to get him some help. Like a running game. Our O-Line got no push, and Brown, who’s not exactly a great Running Back, barely could get back to the line of scrimmage in the first half. The Packer’s defense was tough, but we looked pathetic that first half.
In the second half, that spark from Wayne ignited a fire in the Colts. We’ve had trouble the last few weeks with getting a lead and taking their collective foot off the gas. This week, it was the Packers who allowed the comeback in the third quarter, helped by a rapid series of injuries.
Also, one more honorable mention. It is nice to have Dwight Freeney back. The Colt’s Defense just goes to another level, plays with more heart, when he’s on the field. Even the threat of him sent Rogers into the arms of other players. And boy did they come. And come. And that was the biggest difference in the second half that determined why the Colts played so much better.
Rest of the League:
Falcons-Redskins. The Redskins have to be proud. They came close to knocking off the undefeated. And they looked good doing it. Who knows? If RGIII wouldn’t have been knocked out, they might have won this.
Giants-Browns. So this one wasn’t “crushingly close.” They started out scoring 17, surpising even them. Then Eli decided that was enough and went to work. That’s why we bELIeve in Eli.
Ravens-Chiefs. BORING. The total scoring was 5 FGs between two teams. I like defense, but I’m disappointed in Baltimore.
Patriots-Broncos. It doesn’t matter which pony he plays for. Peyton Manning cannot win in New England. Oh, and Tom Brady is still a chump, and so is Belichump.
That's all I got time for this week.
The second thing to mention is that the Colt’s head coach, Chuck Pagano (I said I would learn his name when he earned it. The devotion of the team earned my respect), was diagnosed with Leukemia. I have respect for the Colt’s and Packers for taking time to recognize and pray for he and his family.
The game (and score) changed after trading punts when the Colt’s went for it in midfield on fourth down. They failed (though the Packer’s weren’t called for lining up offsides, but the did get a stop). The Pack walked it down and hammered it in. Then they did it again.
I gotta ask, why is challenging a play that you can’t challenge “unsportsmanlike conduct”? That’s an overreaction. Make it 5 yards, not fifteen.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. We have to get Reggie Wayne some help. He had a great one-hander that gave us a spark and finally points (a FG), which would have been a TD if not for more uncalled pass interference (we’ve got to stop playing the refs too). Luck’s enjoying throwing to him, but we have to get him some help. Like a running game. Our O-Line got no push, and Brown, who’s not exactly a great Running Back, barely could get back to the line of scrimmage in the first half. The Packer’s defense was tough, but we looked pathetic that first half.
In the second half, that spark from Wayne ignited a fire in the Colts. We’ve had trouble the last few weeks with getting a lead and taking their collective foot off the gas. This week, it was the Packers who allowed the comeback in the third quarter, helped by a rapid series of injuries.
Also, one more honorable mention. It is nice to have Dwight Freeney back. The Colt’s Defense just goes to another level, plays with more heart, when he’s on the field. Even the threat of him sent Rogers into the arms of other players. And boy did they come. And come. And that was the biggest difference in the second half that determined why the Colts played so much better.
Rest of the League:
Falcons-Redskins. The Redskins have to be proud. They came close to knocking off the undefeated. And they looked good doing it. Who knows? If RGIII wouldn’t have been knocked out, they might have won this.
Giants-Browns. So this one wasn’t “crushingly close.” They started out scoring 17, surpising even them. Then Eli decided that was enough and went to work. That’s why we bELIeve in Eli.
Ravens-Chiefs. BORING. The total scoring was 5 FGs between two teams. I like defense, but I’m disappointed in Baltimore.
Patriots-Broncos. It doesn’t matter which pony he plays for. Peyton Manning cannot win in New England. Oh, and Tom Brady is still a chump, and so is Belichump.
That's all I got time for this week.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
New Shows
Hey guys, I just wanted to review a couple of the new shows on this season really fast. They are in no particular order.
Revolution. NBC Monday nights 10PM Eastern. This show is really interesting (which you'd expect from Jon Favreau and J.J. Abrams). The basic premise is that the power went out, worldwide. They don't know why, and they can't get it back on. One man might know, but he gets shot and his son kidnapped by the evil Militia, which took over after the collapse. The guy's daughter is the main character, Charlie. Charlie goes and finds her Uncle Miles and sets out to rescue her brother Danny from the bad guys. Very worth a look.
Vegas. CBS Tuesday nights 10PM Eastern. Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis. Need I say more? Yes? Ok, but that should be enough. It's supposed to be the real story of Vegas, controlled by the Mob in the 60s. It's just interesting. Plus, no one can scowl like Dennis Quaid.
Last Resort. ABC Thursday nights 8PM Eastern. Starring Andre Braugher (a good pick for this intense of a show) and Scott Speedman. This is about the crew of a submarine who received what may have been falsified orders to start a nuclear war. When they try to confirm the orders, they are attacked by their own sub. So, they take their nukes, grab a small island, and set up their own country. The show seems ok (though I did not appreciate them introducing a character by having her strip and jump in bed). However, it's trying to compete with Big Bang for ratings, so I'm guessing it won't last the season.
Elementary. CBS Thursday nights 10PM Eatern. This one... it's hard to say. I might need to see more to determine if I like it. It needs to do something to define itself as not just another show like Monk, the Mentalist, Psych, Perception, and other crime dramas that have that one really smart guy that figures everything out by himself. I'll wait to see if it holds my attention.
Revolution. NBC Monday nights 10PM Eastern. This show is really interesting (which you'd expect from Jon Favreau and J.J. Abrams). The basic premise is that the power went out, worldwide. They don't know why, and they can't get it back on. One man might know, but he gets shot and his son kidnapped by the evil Militia, which took over after the collapse. The guy's daughter is the main character, Charlie. Charlie goes and finds her Uncle Miles and sets out to rescue her brother Danny from the bad guys. Very worth a look.
Vegas. CBS Tuesday nights 10PM Eastern. Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis. Need I say more? Yes? Ok, but that should be enough. It's supposed to be the real story of Vegas, controlled by the Mob in the 60s. It's just interesting. Plus, no one can scowl like Dennis Quaid.
Last Resort. ABC Thursday nights 8PM Eastern. Starring Andre Braugher (a good pick for this intense of a show) and Scott Speedman. This is about the crew of a submarine who received what may have been falsified orders to start a nuclear war. When they try to confirm the orders, they are attacked by their own sub. So, they take their nukes, grab a small island, and set up their own country. The show seems ok (though I did not appreciate them introducing a character by having her strip and jump in bed). However, it's trying to compete with Big Bang for ratings, so I'm guessing it won't last the season.
Elementary. CBS Thursday nights 10PM Eatern. This one... it's hard to say. I might need to see more to determine if I like it. It needs to do something to define itself as not just another show like Monk, the Mentalist, Psych, Perception, and other crime dramas that have that one really smart guy that figures everything out by himself. I'll wait to see if it holds my attention.
Monday, October 1, 2012
NFL 12 Week 4 synopsis
Colts had a bye. I hate early byes. It kinda defeats the purpose.
Rest of the league:
Falcons-Panthers. This was a great game. For one, I think the Falcons showed that they are for real. The Panthers played great. This was a hard pushing game, and the Falcons showed they can win this kind of physical game.
Niners-Jets. As good as the Falcons and Panthers game was, that’s how bad the Jets were.
Pats-Bills. The Bills were in this (largely due to turnovers), until the fourth quarter (when they started making the turnovers). But you have to play four quarters against the Pats. That said, Tom Brady is a chump, and so is Belichump. It is bad sportsmanship to run up the score in order to embarrass another team.
Rams-Seahawks. No luck for the Hawks this week. That said, this game was legit, amazingly enough. It was quite the division game. Plus, Jeff Fisher did all sorts of trick plays with the Titans against the Colts, so it was nice to see that he hasn’t changed. Gotta love a fake field goal for the TD. I only see that in Madden.
Texans-Titans. The Texans are hungry, and if they keep hungry, I think they’ll keep rolling everyone.
Broncos-Raiders. Yeah. He’s still Peyton Manning.
Packers-Saints. The Saints actually played well! Who knew that they had it in them? Ok, they still made mistakes that cost them the game, but it was better than last week. And for the record, if you’re going to poke a QB in the eye to take them out of the game, make it a chump.
Redskins-Buccs. In recent years, this would be two teams no one cared about, but this year both are trying to make some traction. This game was good as could be hoped for. The Buccs were moving on the end, but RGIII lived up to the hype for once and brought them back to field goal range.
Cards-Fins. Cards are 4-0. Who’d a thunk? They need some better defense, as one Dolphin had 253 receiving yards. Bet you wish you had him on your fantasy team?
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