From the AP: "Abbas said the troops faced an estimated 450-500 militants in Buner and forecast Wednesday that the operation to drive them out would take about a week.
He has dismissed fears that the capital Islamabad, separated from Buner by the Indus River and the Margalla Hills, was under any threat of a militant takeover as alarmist, expressing a confidence in Pakistan's huge army that many Western observers do not share."
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Ok, if it's estimated that it will take a week to drive out 500 militants... your army sucks. As if that hasn't already been observed by the entire world when Pak made truces and whatnot with the Taliban. Whatever "culture" or mechanism that has allowed the continued propegation of the Taliban in Pak is spelling the doom of Pak as we know it today. For tomorrow, barring international intervention, Pak will be a nation of terrorists armed with nuclear missiles.
So, here's the deal. Pak's current government is weak and afraid to take a strong stand against the Taliban. Pak's current military is... weak and afraid to take a strong stand against the Taliban. Pak's current civilian population is... weak and afraid to take a strong stand against the Taliban, many even support the Taliban, apparently. Thus, no matter what, things are going to change in Pak.
If things are left to go as they have, then the Pak government will collapse and the Taliban will forcefully take over. If the international community intervenes, all sorts of change can and will happen. If the Pak governement, army, and/or people grow a pair of nuts and decide to determine their own future, then that would obviously be best and that would definitely be a change.
But what are the odds that the Pak government, army, or people will decide to determine their own future, or fate? Not good. The gene pool in Pak is comprised of muslim people who decided to flee India. So, they lack sack to begin with. Of course there are exceptions to every rule, genes mutate, etc., but for the most part, as a whole, and even in looking at how they got into this current situation, does not bode well for Pak as we knew it.
When the Taliban fled into Pakistan, they probably had no idea what a soft cushion they landed on. It didn't take the Taliban long before they intimidated and controlled the people in the region. Even now, today, there is only 500 Taliban causing so much grief for the Pak army. So soft is Pak, that the Taliban can actually continue "operations" in Afghanistan while taking over Pak.
So, there you have it. It doesn't take a genius to see the eventual demise of Pak. But are others willing to let it come to fruition?
India... another nuclear nation with a long history of disputes with Pak. How will India react? Will India be proactive? That's doubtful. If anything, India is so passive that they won't even take part in an international effort to quash terrorists on their own border. You never know, but even if they do help or try to be proactive, their army is probably similar to Pak's, so they may not be very effective no matter how you cut it.
That means, of course, the UN because nuclear-armed terrorists are bad for everyone. The Pak government won't destroy their weapons in case they somehow live through this, and probably can't destroy them fast enough anyway, unless they launched them... but I refer back to the assertion of "no nuts." (Truman, biggest nuts ever.) That's another thing though, a nuclear armed nation dying to a bunch of hillbillies with AK-47s. That's just pathetic.
So, Pak deserves to get whatever change is coming to them... and it is definitely coming. They simply cannot exist as they have, because their current structure has already failed. Democracy takes nuts, and Pak has none... so they were doomed before the Taliban showed up.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
RMA
What does RMA mean? It means very little to ANTonline. RMA generally means a store replacing a defective part that you bought through them. But to ANTonline, it means you're screwed.
Atlanta Network Technologies, they give online shopping a bad name. An item being sold in Amazon.com was sold through ANTonline, and I'll never make that mistake again. The item arrived defective, it was a power supply unit that did not provide near the power it's supposed to in order to run a computer. I tried to RMA it, but to say that ANTonline's RMA is to not accept returns, is not only close to the truth, in effect it is the truth. For, how can you even test an item without opening the box? It's impossible. Yet, that's what they expect in order to RMA.
Yes, they are crooks, any reasonable person can figure this out if they visit antonlinesucks.com to see the pattern. Unfortunately for me, I didn't come across this until after I experienced a problem with them.
Buyer Beware! Beware! Did you hear me? BEWARE!
Beware... as in... you're stupid, even for a moron, if you buy from them after reading this. If you read this after the fact, my sincere condolences. I tried.
The only slightly silver lining is the manufacturer of the product I bought, Corsair, seems to be willing to RMA it. I've already contacted the Texas AG, Georgia's consumer protection office (part of their Governor's Office), and Amazon.
Amazon wasn't any help. I was hoping since they now have the same thing in stock, that they would RMA it instead. Nope. They didn't even answer my email, just put me on their pathetic A to Z service thing which did absolutely nothing but reject it record time. They also said they would send me an email to explain it I guess, but that never happened.
So, hopefully Corsair will end this nightmare and I'll just be out some extra money for shipping.
Again, DO NOT BUY FROM ANTONLINE! Got it? Ok.
Atlanta Network Technologies, they give online shopping a bad name. An item being sold in Amazon.com was sold through ANTonline, and I'll never make that mistake again. The item arrived defective, it was a power supply unit that did not provide near the power it's supposed to in order to run a computer. I tried to RMA it, but to say that ANTonline's RMA is to not accept returns, is not only close to the truth, in effect it is the truth. For, how can you even test an item without opening the box? It's impossible. Yet, that's what they expect in order to RMA.
Yes, they are crooks, any reasonable person can figure this out if they visit antonlinesucks.com to see the pattern. Unfortunately for me, I didn't come across this until after I experienced a problem with them.
Buyer Beware! Beware! Did you hear me? BEWARE!
Beware... as in... you're stupid, even for a moron, if you buy from them after reading this. If you read this after the fact, my sincere condolences. I tried.
The only slightly silver lining is the manufacturer of the product I bought, Corsair, seems to be willing to RMA it. I've already contacted the Texas AG, Georgia's consumer protection office (part of their Governor's Office), and Amazon.
Amazon wasn't any help. I was hoping since they now have the same thing in stock, that they would RMA it instead. Nope. They didn't even answer my email, just put me on their pathetic A to Z service thing which did absolutely nothing but reject it record time. They also said they would send me an email to explain it I guess, but that never happened.
So, hopefully Corsair will end this nightmare and I'll just be out some extra money for shipping.
Again, DO NOT BUY FROM ANTONLINE! Got it? Ok.
Madden Decides to Put Down His Microphone - NYTimes.com
Thank you Lord. I'm know I'm not the only one who can't stand Madden behind a microphone. I'm sorry, but he was a coach and commented on games all the time, yet he could never catch the idea that if a play is called dead from the get go, it's because it's a false start. If it's offsides, the play continues with one exception. So, it's easy to call. But that wasn't even the worst thing.
His going on and on about obvious things or explaining over and over simple concepts is what would drive me batshit crazy. Anything insightful coming from him was rare. He was basically just BSing the whole time, and his voice... yes his voice is just plain irritating. I can't stand listening to him at all. How he ever coached a pro team is beyond comprehension, maybe he was a good manager and just let the assistant coaches do their thing. I don't know. He was guaranteed to say some stupid shit during a game, that's a given. How he lasted so long as a commentator, I'll never know. Most people I know can't stand him either.
Now as a person or maybe a grandpa figure, I'm sure he's a wonderful person. I have nothing personal against him, I just never liked him as a commentator. I know there's going to articles saying some shit like, "He changed the game" or "He was an icon" and it's true... just not in the way they're likely to portray it. He changed the game in that better sportscasters didn't a shot because of him, and he's an icon for how if you do something long enough, people will think you must be good at it.
His going on and on about obvious things or explaining over and over simple concepts is what would drive me batshit crazy. Anything insightful coming from him was rare. He was basically just BSing the whole time, and his voice... yes his voice is just plain irritating. I can't stand listening to him at all. How he ever coached a pro team is beyond comprehension, maybe he was a good manager and just let the assistant coaches do their thing. I don't know. He was guaranteed to say some stupid shit during a game, that's a given. How he lasted so long as a commentator, I'll never know. Most people I know can't stand him either.
Now as a person or maybe a grandpa figure, I'm sure he's a wonderful person. I have nothing personal against him, I just never liked him as a commentator. I know there's going to articles saying some shit like, "He changed the game" or "He was an icon" and it's true... just not in the way they're likely to portray it. He changed the game in that better sportscasters didn't a shot because of him, and he's an icon for how if you do something long enough, people will think you must be good at it.
Russia Ends Counterterrorism Operation in Chechnya
Well, it's been a while since I've heard about any terrorists and whatnot coming out of Chechnya, so I guess it was time. Kuddos to Russia for helping out in the war on terror that was in their own back yard. Now they just need to help out when it's not in their own back yard, instead of promoting it like they have with their support of Iran.
On that note, it still bewilders me how Iran can remain so backwards when they could be so prosperous. They seem more intent on being rebellious rather than taking a moral highroad and becoming a real economic power in that part of the world. They could actually influence nations for the better of the whole region if they'd just stop acting like fools with their calling for a nation's destruction, trying to develop nuclear weaponry, and making idiotic statements in defiance of facts.
On that note, it still bewilders me how Iran can remain so backwards when they could be so prosperous. They seem more intent on being rebellious rather than taking a moral highroad and becoming a real economic power in that part of the world. They could actually influence nations for the better of the whole region if they'd just stop acting like fools with their calling for a nation's destruction, trying to develop nuclear weaponry, and making idiotic statements in defiance of facts.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Beliefs
Pentagon lets media see return of US war dead
A family says it's ok for the media to see the return of their dead son from an ass-backwards country called Afghanrugistan. There's obviously the tradition of that not being seen by the general public being swept away... but to me it's interesting that the Pentagon would leave the choice up to the family.
You see, many people in the military have family that don't know anything about military life. The family doesn't understand or see the importance of military tradition, and they therefore place little value or don't consider it in making decisions. Even the spouse may not get it. Interestingly, some people in the military don't get it either, or don't like it, and they're gone after doing their stint.
I did my stint in the Navy, and got out. I got out only because I knew at some point during my stint, that I needed to go to college. I tried to do it within the Navy, but because I had left high school early, I didn't have the high school courses or grades to get into a college prep program they had, BOOST. I don't remember what that stood for, google might. So, when my enlistment was up, I was out.
So, I understand and can appreciate military tradition and all that, and so I wonder if the family of this guy understood it when they made their decision. And if they did, why or how did they come to their decision. And I wonder why the Pentagon caved.
Anyway, it's not a big deal in and of itself, but it is another hit in the chipping away of anything held sacred. Now, this may very well become something to see like a changing of the guard. "Look honey, another dead soldier coming in, let's go see it." I guess in a way I'm disgusted by it and its future. The guy they're bringing in may very well have felt the same way.
A family says it's ok for the media to see the return of their dead son from an ass-backwards country called Afghanrugistan. There's obviously the tradition of that not being seen by the general public being swept away... but to me it's interesting that the Pentagon would leave the choice up to the family.
You see, many people in the military have family that don't know anything about military life. The family doesn't understand or see the importance of military tradition, and they therefore place little value or don't consider it in making decisions. Even the spouse may not get it. Interestingly, some people in the military don't get it either, or don't like it, and they're gone after doing their stint.
I did my stint in the Navy, and got out. I got out only because I knew at some point during my stint, that I needed to go to college. I tried to do it within the Navy, but because I had left high school early, I didn't have the high school courses or grades to get into a college prep program they had, BOOST. I don't remember what that stood for, google might. So, when my enlistment was up, I was out.
So, I understand and can appreciate military tradition and all that, and so I wonder if the family of this guy understood it when they made their decision. And if they did, why or how did they come to their decision. And I wonder why the Pentagon caved.
Anyway, it's not a big deal in and of itself, but it is another hit in the chipping away of anything held sacred. Now, this may very well become something to see like a changing of the guard. "Look honey, another dead soldier coming in, let's go see it." I guess in a way I'm disgusted by it and its future. The guy they're bringing in may very well have felt the same way.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Jessica Simpson's Body
Photos - Jessica's Body Through the Years | Usmagazine.com
She's either just now starting to pack on some weight, or pregnant. Looking at her boobs, how they're looking like they've grown bigger without her waist and butt catching on as fast, I think she's got something cooking in the oven. Plus, in that last picture she just has that look on her face, like it's more hormonal effects than fat. Even in that black shirt, her boobs look bigger than the prior pics... best to compare the Nov 2007 with the Jan 2009, 14 months difference.
Who knows, maybe it's the bra, women do/wear all sorts of crap that changes their appearance... but that big-ass belt makes it look like she's really trying to squeeze back something. And normally her figure is something she can show off... but I keep looking at her face... women get that nice... whatever it is, when they get pregnant, and she has it in that photo. I could be digitally edited of course, a weird angle, or maybe it's the light, or whatever, but to me she definitely looks like she's in the early stages of being preggo in that photo. Romo Jr., here you come.
At least you know that even if she gains weight, she's still sexy as all get-out.
She's either just now starting to pack on some weight, or pregnant. Looking at her boobs, how they're looking like they've grown bigger without her waist and butt catching on as fast, I think she's got something cooking in the oven. Plus, in that last picture she just has that look on her face, like it's more hormonal effects than fat. Even in that black shirt, her boobs look bigger than the prior pics... best to compare the Nov 2007 with the Jan 2009, 14 months difference.
Who knows, maybe it's the bra, women do/wear all sorts of crap that changes their appearance... but that big-ass belt makes it look like she's really trying to squeeze back something. And normally her figure is something she can show off... but I keep looking at her face... women get that nice... whatever it is, when they get pregnant, and she has it in that photo. I could be digitally edited of course, a weird angle, or maybe it's the light, or whatever, but to me she definitely looks like she's in the early stages of being preggo in that photo. Romo Jr., here you come.
At least you know that even if she gains weight, she's still sexy as all get-out.
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