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It took the S.O. and I a long time to get Internet connectivity to the house , besides our cell phones and a stick for the computer. While I was away, it was installed-but our bandwidth is severely...
View ArticleSideshow Bowe
It is with sad and undisguised disgust that I watch the collective conservative freak out of the release of SGT Bowe Berghdahl, the only prisoner of war held by the Taliban. In the early morning of...
View ArticleThe ease with which some people abandon their conviction.
Today was a sad day for me. It is probably the first day since I graduated from the Citadel, that I was ashamed to wear my ring. A ring I worked hard to earn-and usually wear with pride. Why? Because...
View ArticleBecause I like beating a dead horse.
This will be my second and hopefully last post on the abomination that is the Harry Harris sponsored assrape investigation into the Blue Angels "command climate". Also known as its more common name,...
View ArticleThe real winner on Tuesday night.
Apathy, hypocrisy, laziness, sloth, selfishness, and greed. They are all still hung over from celebrating their victory on Tuesday night. Another election season in the United States has come and...
View ArticleWhen do we get to blame the Iraqis?
I woke up this morning to see articles blaming the current situation on Iraq-on our failure to leave troops there. John McCain is living up to his reputation of never meeting a war he did not want...
View ArticleDid not see that one coming.
I sure did not expect to see Spain fold like a cheap suit in the first match. It just got its culo- well and surely kicked by Netherlands 5-1. On an unrelated note, legions of Croatian fans are...
View ArticleIt is that wonderful time of the year.
When one updates one's "brag sheet"-and gets a little counseling. Mine typically goes something like this.
View ArticleWhy couldn’t the NCAA do this?
I was going bash my favorite group of deluded people tonight, namely those who seem to think that after 8 years of effort, almost 5000 American lives wasted, and 5 times that number wounded-we should...
View ArticleSo much for brand loyalty
United Airlines this year-decided to say a cheery "fuck you" to its loyal passengers closing in on Million Mile status ( and thus lifetime Gold Membership) like me. They decided to f*ck me at the...
View ArticleWhat might have been…….
Newcastle Ale explores the possibilities: They may be on to something-celebrate alternate history on July 3, then celebrate real history on July 4th. Two parties, two hangovers-and a lot better cuss...
View ArticleMatch withdrawal
I watched USA get into the knockout round by the skin of its teeth. Losing a match to Germany that Germany controlled pretty much from the start. Living here in Germany, it was kind of like being a...
View ArticleAn open letter to Mr. David Green
For those who don't know, Mr. David Green, he is the worthless, religious zealot who runs Hobby Lobby. Today, in a decision that highlights just how political and out of touch with the law the Supreme...
View ArticleThe 140 character summary of the Hobby Lobby decision.
"This decision concerns only the contraceptive mandate" as i tweeted earlier, religion is now only about unapproved fucking — Atrios (@Atrios) June 30, 2014
View ArticleAnd we are back.
Spent the last five days in France. It was outstanding-especially as we went to visit the Normandy Beaches. Pix to follow over the next few days. So here is where I spent my 4th-no fire works, but a...
View ArticleRecent Reading
On the trip over to Normandy-I had forgotten to charge my I-Pad. So I grabbed a book from the shelf to read on the train. Boy am I glad I did. It was an honor to re-immerse myself in this book....
View ArticleSubmitted without comment-but worth your time
This appeared at Phib's place a week ago. It is so good and so much a commentary on what is wrong with my once beloved Navy, I had to post it here in it's entirety. Its worth a read-especially where...
View ArticleTraveling man
There just are not enough hours in the day sometimes. Leaving this week for business and to visit my father in the USA. Sitting here in the lounge contemplating the long jump across the Atlantic and...
View ArticleSix New States????
Nothing like coming back to the land of the free-home of the stupid. I remain just furious every time I see someone come out in support of this incredibly ridiculous idea. The plan would split the...
View ArticleMile high
Sitting in the lounge at Denver International-waiting to make the jump back across the Atlantic. If you have not seen any of the latest Weird Al videos, you are missing a treat. Here is his send up of...
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