Bollywood triumph: 'Slumdog' claims 8 Oscars
So, some Bollywood movie takes the Oscars by storm.
You know, growing up I don't remember the Oscars being a propaganda engine. Even as a teenager I don't remember that. I'm not sure when it started, but it was definitely apparent, and don't fool yourself thinking otherwise, during the Oscars a couple years ago when Halley Barry won. During that Oscars, it seemed like they were trying to give as many Oscars to as many black people as possible. Even if it meant giving one to a truly undeserving person such as Halley Barry.
Sure, she's pretty, I wouldn't kick her out of bed. But give her an Oscar... umm... have you SEEN her act? But it wasn't just her, like I said, it was a themed event of sorts and I was pretty surprised by a few of the winners. You know how when they show a clip of what you when they're announcing the lineup, they try to show you at your best in the movie, a moment that you can see why that person is being nominated. When a person wins and even when that clip sucks, you know something is up.
So anyway, last night, yet again, was a themed event. I officially don't give a shit about any movie the Oscars now "promote." It's just propaganda... a few years ago it was propaganda to show the black people that the Oscars aren't racist, and now it's propaganda to show the Indian's that they aren't racist. Next... I'm thinking the Chinese. Or did they already do that market?
So, if the Oscars are now too chicken or too many unmotivated voters or to actually use critical thinking in selecting the best of the nominees, then why watch or pay attention to who they pick. It's just a bunch of bullshit. And now I'm uncertain if it ever wasn't that way.
And you know what... I've gone and rented some of those Oscar winning movies when I haven't already seen them. And you know, that's time I can't get back. One exception, No Country for Old Men, or something like that, I really liked. All the others, bullshit. I haven't seen Slumdog, but I'm sure it sucks. I'll take it back if it's actually a good movie, but I just know it's going to suck balls and it's going to piss me off that much more.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Killer Chimp and the Keystone Cops
Audio: 911 recording reveals details of Stamford chimpanzee attack - NewsTimes.com
Aside from a tremendous amount of sympathy for the woman who will never be the same after this attack, I can't help but laugh at the idiot dispatcher. Hopefully he's just hard of hearing. Despite his not being able to get a single thing right about what was going on, at least he did the important thing and, after only a few wasted seconds, sent police to her.
On the other audio file, the police sound much more competent. But it's funny how someone decides to "correct" what the animal is by calling it a orangutan. So, it went from a person with a gun, to a chimpanzee, to a monkey, and then to an orangutan.
No face, hands severed... that poor woman. I guess she's still alive, but if/when she recovers, she definitely won't be the same, physically or mentally.
Baby chimps are really strong, so a 200 pound chimp is probably something like Superman strong. If the officer under attack hadn't shot the chimp, he'd either be dead, mutilated, or both.
Having a domesticated chimp is no different than having a domesticated tiger, in that both can snap like a pit bull and attack you or other humans. But even worse than a pit bull, both are wild animals and it is known that there is a risk of danger to others. So, to some degree the owner of the chimp is liable, maybe even criminally negligent.
However, that said, the friend who came over did assume some risk. How much risk I think depends on what the owner told her. Did she tell her that she had given the chimp some Xanex and that the chimp was acting really irritated? Had the chimp been physically aggressive before?
Hopefully the chimp made enough money for the owner that she can afford to pay her friend's medical expenses. I doubt it though, but maybe her home owner's insurance will be of some help too.
Moral of this story... If your friend has an animal that you know can easily kill or mutilate you, be very cautious, because it can easily kill or mutilate you, especially if it's already in an agitated state of mind. If your friend asks you to come over to help catch their angry wild animal, be like Nancy Reagan and just say no. You can say, "No, I'd rather not get attacked today." Or, "No, I rather like my face the way it is." Or, "No, I like having and being able to use my hands."
Lord, help that woman who has paid such a high price to help her friend.
Aside from a tremendous amount of sympathy for the woman who will never be the same after this attack, I can't help but laugh at the idiot dispatcher. Hopefully he's just hard of hearing. Despite his not being able to get a single thing right about what was going on, at least he did the important thing and, after only a few wasted seconds, sent police to her.
On the other audio file, the police sound much more competent. But it's funny how someone decides to "correct" what the animal is by calling it a orangutan. So, it went from a person with a gun, to a chimpanzee, to a monkey, and then to an orangutan.
No face, hands severed... that poor woman. I guess she's still alive, but if/when she recovers, she definitely won't be the same, physically or mentally.
Baby chimps are really strong, so a 200 pound chimp is probably something like Superman strong. If the officer under attack hadn't shot the chimp, he'd either be dead, mutilated, or both.
Having a domesticated chimp is no different than having a domesticated tiger, in that both can snap like a pit bull and attack you or other humans. But even worse than a pit bull, both are wild animals and it is known that there is a risk of danger to others. So, to some degree the owner of the chimp is liable, maybe even criminally negligent.
However, that said, the friend who came over did assume some risk. How much risk I think depends on what the owner told her. Did she tell her that she had given the chimp some Xanex and that the chimp was acting really irritated? Had the chimp been physically aggressive before?
Hopefully the chimp made enough money for the owner that she can afford to pay her friend's medical expenses. I doubt it though, but maybe her home owner's insurance will be of some help too.
Moral of this story... If your friend has an animal that you know can easily kill or mutilate you, be very cautious, because it can easily kill or mutilate you, especially if it's already in an agitated state of mind. If your friend asks you to come over to help catch their angry wild animal, be like Nancy Reagan and just say no. You can say, "No, I'd rather not get attacked today." Or, "No, I rather like my face the way it is." Or, "No, I like having and being able to use my hands."
Lord, help that woman who has paid such a high price to help her friend.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Human Experiments
UN halts aid to Gaza, cites Hamas disruption
I read a while back in college that rats in overpopulated conditions eventually turn to cannibalism and other anti-social behavior. In Gaza, we have a lot of people confined in a small space. I'm not sure if it's small enough to trigger cannibalism, but it's interesting to note that Hamas was at first seen by the Gazans as being able to help them, and it has been shown ever since that Hamas is a liability to them. Not only that, but Hamas is stealing things meant to help the people stay alive.
How many times does Hamas have to screw over the Gazans before the Gazans kick them out of power? Maybe Israel's bombs woke some people up and a new order will prevail... but maybe not. I think hate not only makes you blind, but deaf too.
I read a while back in college that rats in overpopulated conditions eventually turn to cannibalism and other anti-social behavior. In Gaza, we have a lot of people confined in a small space. I'm not sure if it's small enough to trigger cannibalism, but it's interesting to note that Hamas was at first seen by the Gazans as being able to help them, and it has been shown ever since that Hamas is a liability to them. Not only that, but Hamas is stealing things meant to help the people stay alive.
How many times does Hamas have to screw over the Gazans before the Gazans kick them out of power? Maybe Israel's bombs woke some people up and a new order will prevail... but maybe not. I think hate not only makes you blind, but deaf too.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Penalty of Death
The Tide Shifting Against the Death Penalty
Well, not really. This article turns on the reduced number of executions, and only briefly mentions the temporary hold on executions due to the Supreme Court's review of lethal injections. It's not like death row inmates are on a conveyor belt to the chamber. These things are scheduled, and it takes time to get everything rolling again after a work stoppage.
As for the arguments for and against the ultimate penalty... I don't think the penalty is a deterrent to crime, but I think there are criminals who are getting off light through lethal injection. Yeah, some of these sick fucks like Manson, and others who have murdered brutally, grotesquely, etc. ought to be tortured in like manner before ultimately being put to death in some horrendous manner. Of course, maybe they'd like that, so maybe keeping them caged is worse. Ugh, only God knows. Maybe they don't get their justice until after death, so... all the more reason for the death penalty.
Well, not really. This article turns on the reduced number of executions, and only briefly mentions the temporary hold on executions due to the Supreme Court's review of lethal injections. It's not like death row inmates are on a conveyor belt to the chamber. These things are scheduled, and it takes time to get everything rolling again after a work stoppage.
As for the arguments for and against the ultimate penalty... I don't think the penalty is a deterrent to crime, but I think there are criminals who are getting off light through lethal injection. Yeah, some of these sick fucks like Manson, and others who have murdered brutally, grotesquely, etc. ought to be tortured in like manner before ultimately being put to death in some horrendous manner. Of course, maybe they'd like that, so maybe keeping them caged is worse. Ugh, only God knows. Maybe they don't get their justice until after death, so... all the more reason for the death penalty.
Still Getting the Pay?
Feds may limit execs' pay at banks that get aid
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There was a time when people who were tops in their company, did everything they could to weather bad times, including working for free, or as little as possible, sacrificing to keep the company alive so they could reap the future rewards.
POOF
Forget it. These days, top execs at our current big companies don't care because it doesn't matter to them if they run their company into the dirt, they've already reaped plenty. Shareholders be damned, the execs were authorized X salary and they're going to expect it until the company has gone kaput.
Yeah, that's right. FUCK THE BAILOUT. It sounded good at first... so do a lot of things that turn out to be disasters. But it has been apparent for weeks now that it's not enough, partly because the businesses in the spotlight continue with their evil ways. Responsible banks like Wells Fargo should be rewarded with money instead of throwing it away on the irresponsible banks. Let the responsible banks and companies occupy more of the market instead of continuing to let these losers be a parasite on the economy.
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There was a time when people who were tops in their company, did everything they could to weather bad times, including working for free, or as little as possible, sacrificing to keep the company alive so they could reap the future rewards.
POOF
Forget it. These days, top execs at our current big companies don't care because it doesn't matter to them if they run their company into the dirt, they've already reaped plenty. Shareholders be damned, the execs were authorized X salary and they're going to expect it until the company has gone kaput.
Yeah, that's right. FUCK THE BAILOUT. It sounded good at first... so do a lot of things that turn out to be disasters. But it has been apparent for weeks now that it's not enough, partly because the businesses in the spotlight continue with their evil ways. Responsible banks like Wells Fargo should be rewarded with money instead of throwing it away on the irresponsible banks. Let the responsible banks and companies occupy more of the market instead of continuing to let these losers be a parasite on the economy.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Daschle apologizes
Daschle apologizes, fights to salvage nomination: "The former Senate Democratic leader, expressed his remorse in a letter to the Finance Committee, saying he was 'deeply embarrassed and disappointed' about what he said was an unintentional failure to pay taxes that he owed. He recently filed amended returns for 2005-07 to report $128,203 in back taxes and $11,964 in interest."
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You can tell when he lies, his lips start moving.
Sorry Charlie, err Tom, but stupid mistakes are for stupid people, so I don't believe it was unintentional at all. 130,000 in gifts or compensation is a topic that gets discussed when you talk to your tax-guy. You simply took advantage of something that could have been viewed ambiguously in an audit, only to realize recently that it could screw you up with receiving a cabinet position. That was greed, you should pray about it regardless of whether you get confirmation. I'll pray about my only interest, sexy women. ;)
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You can tell when he lies, his lips start moving.
Sorry Charlie, err Tom, but stupid mistakes are for stupid people, so I don't believe it was unintentional at all. 130,000 in gifts or compensation is a topic that gets discussed when you talk to your tax-guy. You simply took advantage of something that could have been viewed ambiguously in an audit, only to realize recently that it could screw you up with receiving a cabinet position. That was greed, you should pray about it regardless of whether you get confirmation. I'll pray about my only interest, sexy women. ;)
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