B.B. (before blogger)
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
True baffler.
Today's top story in the New York Times, was "Spy Agencies Say Iraq War Worsens Terrorism Threat," was a pretty obvious statement to most of us, considering we invaded a country which many terrorists see as their birthright to defend in the name of their "God."
"The intelligence estimate, completed in April, is the first formal appraisal of global terrorism by United States intelligence agencies since the Iraq war began, and represents a consensus view of the 16 disparate spy services inside government. Titled “Trends in Global Terrorism: Implications for the United States,’’ it asserts that Islamic radicalism, rather than being in retreat, has metastasized and spread across the globe. An opening section of the report, “Indicators of the Spread of the Global Jihadist Movement,” cites the Iraq war as a reason for the diffusion of jihad ideology. The report “says that the Iraq war has made the overall terrorism problem worse,” said one American intelligence official.
Later on in my day, I catch an interview on 60 minutes with Condoleeza Rice. Consistent with the current administration's comments, she was reliably reticent and declarative in her statements, remaining stagnant in her position on the decisions made thus far in the 'WAR ON TERROR'...
You used your credibility to rally the American people behind this. Now it turns out there were no weapons of mass destruction. Do you regret using that?" Couric asks.
"I don't regret at all overthrowing Saddam Hussein," she replies.
"But that's not the question," Couric remarks.
"Do I wish the intelligence had been better? Absolutely. I have wished every day since we learned. The idea that somehow because the intelligence was wrong, we were misleading the American people, I really resent that," Rice says.
"I really resent it," Rice says. "I resent it, because the administration was using the best available intelligence. And so everybody thought that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. He'd used them, for goodness' sake."
"You have conceded that lots of mistakes have been made in Iraq. Vice President Cheney says if he had to do it again, he'd do it the same way. Do you agree?" Couric asks.
"Well, I would certainly do it again," Rice says.
Is this all one sided, liberal shit (as so many people on one side like to say) or is this, in fact, undeniable truth and people really talking? I don't think of myself as a very political person, but this is just getting ridiculous. I guess in politics you really can't ever own up to a wrongdoing or a mistake publicly (remember Bill Clinton). But then I think about the essential conflicting principals of Christianity (i.e. confession) and I have to wonder how any of these big heads get any sleep at night. Can't you be right with God and with people at the same time?
"The intelligence estimate, completed in April, is the first formal appraisal of global terrorism by United States intelligence agencies since the Iraq war began, and represents a consensus view of the 16 disparate spy services inside government. Titled “Trends in Global Terrorism: Implications for the United States,’’ it asserts that Islamic radicalism, rather than being in retreat, has metastasized and spread across the globe. An opening section of the report, “Indicators of the Spread of the Global Jihadist Movement,” cites the Iraq war as a reason for the diffusion of jihad ideology. The report “says that the Iraq war has made the overall terrorism problem worse,” said one American intelligence official.
Later on in my day, I catch an interview on 60 minutes with Condoleeza Rice. Consistent with the current administration's comments, she was reliably reticent and declarative in her statements, remaining stagnant in her position on the decisions made thus far in the 'WAR ON TERROR'...
You used your credibility to rally the American people behind this. Now it turns out there were no weapons of mass destruction. Do you regret using that?" Couric asks.
"I don't regret at all overthrowing Saddam Hussein," she replies.
"But that's not the question," Couric remarks.
"Do I wish the intelligence had been better? Absolutely. I have wished every day since we learned. The idea that somehow because the intelligence was wrong, we were misleading the American people, I really resent that," Rice says.
"I really resent it," Rice says. "I resent it, because the administration was using the best available intelligence. And so everybody thought that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. He'd used them, for goodness' sake."
"You have conceded that lots of mistakes have been made in Iraq. Vice President Cheney says if he had to do it again, he'd do it the same way. Do you agree?" Couric asks.
"Well, I would certainly do it again," Rice says.
Is this all one sided, liberal shit (as so many people on one side like to say) or is this, in fact, undeniable truth and people really talking? I don't think of myself as a very political person, but this is just getting ridiculous. I guess in politics you really can't ever own up to a wrongdoing or a mistake publicly (remember Bill Clinton). But then I think about the essential conflicting principals of Christianity (i.e. confession) and I have to wonder how any of these big heads get any sleep at night. Can't you be right with God and with people at the same time?
"It ain't easy"
This is not the Norva show from Friday night, but The Raconteurs did play this David Bowie cover here in Norfolk and it was fucking amazing!! Enjoy if you will.
"When you climb to the top of the mountain,
look out over the sea..."
Sunday, September 17, 2006
24 hours in the Eastern Shore
Saturday, September 16th, 2:53pm, $12 toll through Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel.
As the rain came down, we rolled into Kiptopeke, and put our tent up.
(note to self: bad idea, wait for rain to subside).
Fireside wine
a sandy walk on nighttime beach with scrambling crabs underfeet and millions of stars!
Awake to a Sunday morning in the woods,
and an open wide, windy, beach in the sun, all to ourselves!
I couldn't help but to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Sunday, September 17th, 2:43pm, $5 (return within 24 hours) toll, Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel.
End brief escape on the Eastern Shore.
As the rain came down, we rolled into Kiptopeke, and put our tent up.
(note to self: bad idea, wait for rain to subside).
Fireside wine
a sandy walk on nighttime beach with scrambling crabs underfeet and millions of stars!
Awake to a Sunday morning in the woods,
and an open wide, windy, beach in the sun, all to ourselves!
I couldn't help but to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Sunday, September 17th, 2:43pm, $5 (return within 24 hours) toll, Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel.
End brief escape on the Eastern Shore.
Monday, September 11, 2006
battling The Absurd...
Existential Just because you have one thing in order certainly doesn't mean all the rest just falls into place. Angst.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
"ILL-Mitch.com"
A couple of weeks ago I purchased a t-shirt at a thrift store in Virginia Beach, with the following image on it...
It was not until this afternoon that my curiousity drew me to actually type that web address into my brower. The website that followed was pure brilliance and is only for those interested in super awesome Russian rap, skateboarding and boxing bags (I am not kidding!) I cannot believe a .99 cent t shirt led me to such a gem of a website, and that I can now wear the shirt with such pride and joy.
And now ladies and gentleman, without further ado, for your audio/visual pleasure, I have the absolute joy of presenting to you, the funniest website you will visit all day today, ILL-Mitch.com
I suggest listening to the first track, "Rap to the world," it's my favorite (it takes about 15 seconds or so to get started, so be patient).
It was not until this afternoon that my curiousity drew me to actually type that web address into my brower. The website that followed was pure brilliance and is only for those interested in super awesome Russian rap, skateboarding and boxing bags (I am not kidding!) I cannot believe a .99 cent t shirt led me to such a gem of a website, and that I can now wear the shirt with such pride and joy.
And now ladies and gentleman, without further ado, for your audio/visual pleasure, I have the absolute joy of presenting to you, the funniest website you will visit all day today, ILL-Mitch.com
I suggest listening to the first track, "Rap to the world," it's my favorite (it takes about 15 seconds or so to get started, so be patient).
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Monday, September 04, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Ernesto means flood in rain.
This is what happened today in front of my house. I didn't go to work and walked around in it up to my knees! Luckily my own life and automobiles close to me were spared.
Damn, Sam (I love a woman that rains).
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