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Monday, November 26, 2012
This is going to be a quick little blurb here today folks. This is going to be off the wall and you may be wondering where in the hell I am going with this who knows and who really cares right. Some of my ramblings are somewhat concise and other well somewhat elaborate. Do you ever wonder if we are really alone in this great vast space. I for believe there has to be other life sustaining galaxies other than our own. If we really think that we are alone here then we must really have our heads in the sand. I know I have never blogged about the unknown, but it has been a topic that have been very interested in, and the multiple conspiracy theories out there keep you guessing.
I have always been intrigued by the mystic of Area 51. Yes I know our government denies what really goes on there, but why else would a not so top secret air base be in the middle of no where? Do they really charge $10,000 for a hammer to fund it? I know quoting a line from my favorite movies "Independence Day".
Do we really know what aliens are and no not illegal aliens from other countries. Are the small little green men or are they humanoid like us and can pass for a human from earth much like aliens from "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" or are they more like the monsters from the "Predator" or "Alien". I know some people don't really care or do not really even bother with the unknown. Much like ghost and goblins and demons. If it is not seen it is not real. It is however something to think about. Well until next time have a good one
Deck the halls and all that jazz. 'Tis the season of gift buying and tree trimming, decorating the outside with lights and figurines and the such. Still others have forgotten the reason for the season. I know some are going to say I am being a bigot or whatever else but I am proud to say that I am a Christian and that I do say Merry Christmas. Not Happy Holidays. Not that I am unaware of the other holidays that fall in December. For Christians it is the birth of Jesus Christ the Savior born in the town of Bethlehem. Where the shepherds found the babe dressed in swaddling clothes laying in a manger. Most Americans have forgotten why, well in my opinion they simply choose to ignore it.
Christmas time in a America is upon us, another year to reflect on our successes and our failures in life. To look forward to new chapters in life. Now a days I feel like George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" I wonder what it would be like if I were not around, but I think how life would be different if Will were not around and so I keep plugging away at life. I am very blessed to say the least.
In putting up your Christmas tree look at the face of your children to see how their faces light up when decorating and to hear the excitement in their voices know that soon Saint Nick will be visiting to give gifts to all the good boys and girls. All that I want for Christmas is a head full of hair but genetics took care of that for me. But seriously I will continue posting during the season of joy and laughter.
That is all I have for now , Seasons Greetings and have a blessed month.
Now that the election has died down, and the Republicans are licking their wounds, and there is somewhat a bit of glasnost between the political parties lets get down to the brass tacks about Kentucky basketball. Yup heard me right Kentucky basketball, the NCAA's winningest basketball program , opened their season last week against Maryland and on this past Tuesday played Duke, Against Maryland the Cats well played like freshman and pulled out a win. Then on Tuesday they again played like freshman against Duke and got beat. Granted UK played well, they did not play well enough to beat Duke. I know Calipari recruits the b est players he can get , however this team is not last years' team. This team I do not think has the NBA quality players of last year this point and time. There is a lot of work to be done rebounding and staying home on defense. When both bigs are in the game they should not be going after the block at the same time. When they do they leave the glass wide open for offensive put backs. I know I am being critical of them but I would rather lose now than in March.
Now with basketball in full swing we want to welcome to the ranks of D1 basketball Northern Kentucky University Norse opened against San Diego , unfortunately they lost but here is to success to the Norse from NKU.
Is Eli an elite QB? Granted he lost to the Bengals last Sunday, but you have to give the Bengals credit they played great to keep the GMen 0 for their last 6 in Cincy. My opinion may differ from my fellow Morehead State University alum Phil Simms. On CBS sports network Simms does not think that Eli is an elite enough quarterback in the NFL. When I think of elite quarterbacks these men do come to mind, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw, Tom Brady, and the Manning brothers. Eli is up there, so I have to respectfully disagree with you Phil.
That is all I have for now music pick of blog is going to be ........
November 11th was in the beginning called Armistice Day after the treaty with the Allies and Germany after The Great War or World War I. I know most American kids probably do not know that bit of American history. November 11th became Veterans Day on which the amendment was signed into law on May, 26 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Just a little history lesson to let people know the precursors to Veterans Day.
I want to thank those that have served our great nation of the United States of America . To those that paid the ultimate sacrifice I honor you every day. American service members are the elite of this country, not the so called millionaires and billionaires. These men and women sacrifice everything so that we can be free and I thank them , Being from a military family , where my grandfathers, uncles, cousins and father in law having served or are serving, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for keeping us safe and free.
Thats all I have for now, be sure to thank a Vet today.
The election season is almost over , which I am thankful for. I cannot stand all the ads that lie and stretch the truth, or have no truth at all. Mitt Romney and the right are worse at telling lies. They make up things just to get a vote. Here is a novel idea tell the truth Mitt. I mean you open up 10 years, 10 years worth of tax records to John McCain when he was vetting you for the Veep in 2008, why not open it up to the American people so they know the truth and not have to speculate, or is the fact that you hardly pay any taxes what so ever that your ashamed. Hell you are not ashamed Mitt you love the fact that you are bilking the working class of America, you think we are just dumb enough to vote your ass in and then you are going to stick it to the blue collar man for voting for you. The truth shall set you free Mitt.
Speaking of truth has any one heard the latest from the NRA and their pack of lies????? Once again the NRA is fear mongering to white males that the POTUS and Democrats are going to take your guns. When in fact no gun legislation has ever been introduced to Congress. The Dems are not going to take your guns and if there is a ban on assault weapons is it really that bad you cannot ever buy an AK-47 or 100 round magazines? Plus to me weapons like that are not necessary to protect yourself or your family. Besides if something like that were to ever go thru if you already own it, it will get grandfathered in. Truth be known it was Mitt Romney when governor of Massachusetts he signed a total ban on assault weapons for that state that is still in effect today. So now who do you trust gun owners?
I understand that political speak is not popular or not cool or whatever. I am concerned with where this country is going. I think the POTUS has done a hell of job considering the fact that he has met resistance from the right. Jobs have been steadily going up, not at a rate that everyone likes, could it be better absolutely. Could have been worse most definitely. The American spirit cannot be broken but if Mitt goes in as the POTUS what progress has been made will without a shadow of doubt will be upended. With that so will the American spirit cause Mitt will not be for the middle class. He will not stand up to China he will cower, granted yes China does own a lot of US debt.
I know some friends and family will not agree with my points of view and that is OK to me. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I welcome any all points of view. I like good spirited debates, I won't however tolerate belligerence and dis-respectfulness no matter what your view point is. That being said election day is almost upon us happy voting it is your civic duty as Americans to choose your leaders, one who you think will serve your concerns.
Cabs submerged from storms surge
I am going to close today with this our brothers and sisters in the Northeast got hit hard by the storm of the century. The state of New Jersey and New York City got hammered hard by hurricane Sandy. Please donate to the American Red Cross whatever your able to do. To me the American spirit is represented by neighbors extending the helping hand to their neighbors not only in an emergency, but at all times no matter what the circumstance. Whether your dealing with the feet of snow or damage from storm surge just know you all are in my prayers.
That is all for today have a good one , my opinion a very fitting song.
I must say Cincinnati did there best to try to win bet again they ripped the hearts out of Reds fans everywhere. Who would have thought with the Reds up 2 games to nothing would have lost 3 straight at home. They left on more runners than scoring at home. I know the guys put their heart and soul into this season and everyone including me thought they would at least make it to the World Series. I wound up being miserably wrong. However congrats to the Giants they played the way the should loose and nothing to lose. The Reds on the other hand played tight the whole home stand. I tip my hat to you San Francisco Giants.
Now with my Cincinnati Reds have been eliminated from the playoff now I can now concentrate on more pressing things rooting for The........ wait for it ....... wait for it.......University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball, what you thought I would say The Ohio State Buckeyes????!!! Your nuts if you thought I would root for a tree nut. I digress. The BBN (Big Blue Nation) not only again celebrated number 8 by rehanging the banner from last year, they celebrated the current roster of Coach Cal's latest mad scientist project with mixing new talent with experienced veterans. The Cats will miss all-glue man Darius Miller this year someone will have to step up to be that ice man to make the big shot. Here is to you Coach and a great season. All I got to say to the other teams you have been put on notice .
I must say not watching but hearing about a no hitter is pretty awesome. Baseball players and fans alike are superstitious lot. I did not watch the game out of fear of jinxing one Homer Bailey aka Mr. No-No. Homer pitched a gem of a game. I must say Homer has grown as a baseball player, listening to the coaches and trusting his teammates. With the Reds going into the playoffs we needed Homer to step it up. With the no hitter he is doing that and more. The Reds in my opinion are looking poised to go deep into the playoffs, possibly bring back another World Series back to Baseball Town, USA (Cincinnati to you folks who don't know your baseball history). The Reds are doing all of this with out the guidance of one Dusty Baker who is still recovering from a minor mini stroke. Prayers going out to you Dusty for a speedy recovery.
UK hockey??? Who knew. I shrug my shoulders at that one.
Speaking of The University of Kentucky Big Blue Madness is only 14 days away. This will be when we get to meet the new Wildcats. So they can start their defense of the Championship and work their way to number 9.
I know I may bounce around round topic to topic. However write about things that I like and care about. Sorry this is short and sweet but life is about enjoying those around you and making memories that last. Until next time ........
So apparently we have a nut job in Cali making a poorly made movie dissing Islam and now we have a bunch of people protesting abroad, we have had diplomats murdered in cold blood, and the Republicans decide upon themselves to politicize this bullshit. Personally I do not condone pissing off an entire religion nor do I condone what radicals of that religion did to our diplomats. This is America and we have freedom of speech but the First Amendment protects Americans from our government. But out in the world you are not protected by the First Amendment, words or images that incite or provoke should be punished. You don't go on a plane and yell "Hi Jack!!!" or in a crowded theater yell "Fire!!!!", I know what your gonna say now Will everyone knows not to do that but I counter we have freedom of speech to say whatever the hell we want right. Again those are words that incite and provoke and are punishable by law. Now we have radical right wingers out applauding this guy , moderate Republicans are appalled by this, but are attacking the President saying that he is sending mixed signals. I for one think the administration is doing what it can , they have sent the Navy in and increasing unmanned drones in the area, working with our allies in the area to find those responsible. If the Republican party thinks this President is weak then my friends they are wrong. Mit Romney feels it necessary to spread with his campaign fear-mongering. Mit is saying we should be able to battle two fronts of war, hmmm so how does he plan to pay for two wars??? President Obama is being smart granted no one likes downsizing, but is 100,000 less troops really a big difference. My friends on the far right will say yes it is a big difference and my friends on the very far left will say it is not enough. Those just left of center may think it is alright but don't like and those right of center are like well it is necessary because it is fiscally responsible.
My friends the world is definitely a different place now than when I was growing up. Never really had to worry about Islamic extremist, or dirty bombs or cyber attacks. We are on a 24 hour news cycle, and the days and months seem to be going fast and faster.
I am worried for America we have one candidate that I do not trust and one that wants to do right by the American people but I fear if he gets re-elected the republican party will stymie what needs to be done for Americans. Have you looked at our decrepit infrastructure? Romney and Ryan are not right for America , they only care about their millionaire and billionaire friends and corporations, they will go back to trickle down economics the Reagan implemented back in the 80's. Were we better off then? Obama has tried to reach across the aisle with Boehner and McConnell and work with them but they have made it abundantly clear they will not work with the President.
I know what I am putting on this blog may not be "popular" or come off as a a "homer" for the Democrat party. Are there things the president could have done better of course, were there missed opportunities absolutely, but I stand behind this President and his plan for America. We need to invest in things like our power grid and roads and bridges. I have traveled across one such bridge recently in Cincinnati, OH that spans into Kentucky. I for one feel it is a worn out bridge.
Sorry no sports this time around more of an opinion of one guy that like to write out his opinions. We are all different , yet we are the same we are the human race.
Apparently you can't be friends with people of different views. That is a bunch of hogwash in my book. Granted you may get along with people better if you share similar view points, but that can get boring at times. This is America where different view points of people are wide and far. I enjoy debating with people myself . I listen and interject my viewpoint. I like to think I see all sides of a story before making a decision. I am a Democrat like my father before me. I know cheesy "Star Wars" ripoff. I have friends from across the aisle but I am what you call a "Blue Dog". I know I normally don't do politics or in depth psycho-analysis. Then important thing here is that as Americans we have a right to question our leaders and vote and send a clear message that we will not cower into the night, we will prevail. The Republican party on the other hand does not want the common American to stand up for their rights. The party of obstruction and delay has made it their number one priority to make President Obama "a one term president". That being said everyone should look at Congress especially the Republicans in Congress and say no more. We are through with your obstructionist views and not putting the people of the United States first over any political gain. The person in office should be voted on by his merits of what has been done to right the ship so to speak. I think our President has done a great job considering what he was dealt with and with the unwillingness of the Republican controlled house to work with him on things that can put Americans back to work. Know what I think would help put term limits on Congress, they should have a two term limit just like the President. Maybe then things can get done for Americans. With that being said , state budgets have to have a balanced budget for their fiscal years, why not make it the same for the federal government. Normal everyday people have to have a balanced budget, why not the good old USA.
record 76-50 winners of 6 of the last 10
Ok moving right along enough of the serious stuff. That really is really a downer. How about them Reds!!!!!! Number one in the Central Division in the National League. Number two in the ESPN.com power rankings and just recently took 2 of 4 from the Phillies. The magic number for the Reds now is 31. As I am typing now the Reds are playing the Cardinals and the Reds are taking a 5-2 lead in the bottom of the 5th inning on a double by Scott Rolen.
I know its been awhile , but I am going to try do this every week if possible. have a good one and as Bluto says...........
I know right ......... I am like the weird kid that won't go away. You know I understand that Lebron James has his detractors, haters, and whoever else is drinking the haterade. I can't fault the guy for leaving Cleveland and damn that has been what three years ago. I mean really people he plays basketball for a living and wanted to play with more talented people can't blame him there. When playing pick up basketball do you want to play with people who are the best and can beat everyone on the playground or do you wanna play with the no talent can barely shoot the rock crowd. I would rather play with the best. UK fans can relate we always want the best players Coach can recruit not mediocrity. Lebron felt that the Cavs were doing that not going after top end talent and just being mediocre.
Speaking of UK seems like an employee is heading the Rupp Arena renovation project that will be an undertaking of the city of Lexington.
You know what really irks me at times is randomness and no flow , well here I am going to just put some randomness here , I hate bad drivers, especially people who ride their brakes and can't pick a speed on the interstate. Another pet peeve of mine is the guy who darts in and out of traffic, don't you realize son this ain't the Daytona 500. I know, Will what is the point of this??? There is no point just a random thought , by hell its my blog I can do what I want.
This is going to be a quick little blurb here today folks. This is going to be off the wall and you may be wondering where in the hell I am going with this who knows and who really cares right. Some of my ramblings are somewhat concise and other well somewhat elaborate. Do you ever wonder if we are really alone in this great vast space. I for believe there has to be other life sustaining galaxies other than our own. If we really think that we are alone here then we must really have our heads in the sand. I know I have never blogged about the unknown, but it has been a topic that have been very interested in, and the multiple conspiracy theories out there keep you guessing. 
