Permanent vacation

There's no question about it. I'm suffering from blogger burn out.

Blogging is on suspension for the forseable future. It's been real, but I need a long break from it. I'm sure I'll get back into it one day, but I can't say when (or if it will even be here).

Until then, be good.

Post something damn it!

Talk about taking a break....

I'll start posting again soon. In the mean time, happy Memorial Day.

Are you still beating your wife?

Some leading questions regarding sexuality were presented to some Port Washington students in the name of diversity, or raising awareness, or some such nonsense.

Parents are angry and school leaders are promising action in response to a "Heterosexual Questionnaire," approved by two teachers, that asked students questions such as: "If you have never slept with someone of your same gender, then how do you know you wouldn't prefer it?" Hundreds of Port Washington High School students were told to submit written answers and discuss the survey. The questionnaire was distributed by a student organization, which then led a full class-period discussion. Two teachers approved distribution of the survey. The principal did not. Parent Lisa Krier on Monday called for the two teachers to be disciplined, saying the survey was a form of sexual harassment by teachers against students.

No agenda here. No sir.

My answers:

1) What do you think caused your heterosexuality?
Being born. Heterosexuality = babies = perpetuation of the species. It's how we got here.

2) When did you decide you were heterosexual?
Always knew I was, because it's normal. Yeah, I said normal. Why is it normal? See answer #1. That and the day I got a hard on when I realized I could almost see through Princess Leia's outfit (God, that's sad).

3) Could it be that your heterosexuality is just a phase?
Yeah, one that will last my whole life. Just like getting thirsty and eating food are phases and habits I'll never get over.

4) To whom have you disclosed your heterosexuality?
No one. Never had to. See answer #2.

5) If you have never slept with someone of your same gender, then how do you know you wouldn't prefer it?
I've never been shot, but I know I wouldn't like it.

6) Is it likely that you have (sic) just haven't' met the right same gender partner yet?
You mean just as it's likely you haven't met the right grammar teacher yet? And if you mean same gender partner as one with boobs, a working vagina (not a butchered one from a sex change operation), and who looks very similar to Jennifer Love Hewitt...well, we'll cross that gender bending bridge when we get to it.

7) Why do you flaunt your lifestyle with wedding rings, photos at work and talk of your heterosexual escapades?
Because it's normal, acceptable behavior that does not offend most people in our society today. Society is geared toward raising children. Why? See answer #1 and #2. Heterosexuals greatly out number homosexuals. That's the breaks. And as for flaunting heterosexual escapades, I never do that and I don't know anyone who does in polite company. I hate people who do that, regardless of orientation. The fact you assume heterosexuals do it might be some latent heterophobia on your part. Just sayin'.

8) Your heterosexuality doesn't offend me as long as you don't try to come on to me, but why do so many heterosexuals try to seduce others to their orientation?
Have you stopped beating your wife (or whatever)? And see answer to #7.

9) Considering the battering abuse and divorce rate associated with heterosexual coupling, why would you want to enter into that kind of relationship?
Right. And homosexuals never get violent in their relationships. Only heterosexuals do that, the goddamn breeding bastards. Man+woman=non-stop violence, usually perpetrated by the man, 'cause all men roll like that (especially if they're white, those devils).

10) Why do you heterosexuals place so much emphasis on sex?
Still beating your wife, huh? Oh, and I didn't know homosexuals were prudes when it came to sex. Thanks for the 411. Again, see answer to #7.

Your sexual orientation is your business. I could care less. If you're gay, I don't think you're going to hell, I don't think you're disturbed, and I certainly don't think you're a menace to anyone. But don't expect special treatment from me if you're gay. You can expect an indifferent shrug and changing the subject--the same thing you would do if I told you my johnson is like King Kong's and I'm like a ninja on crack in the sack. You are free to live your life in whatever way you feel is best for you. That's why I love this country. You do not have the right to be accepted for who you are. No one does.

Some might suggest this is a means to recruit heterosexual teens into the homosexual community. I doubt that. At best, this questionnaire is laughable. At worst, this is an attempt to recruit teens into a left-wing community.

Hat tip to Rightwing Sparkle.

Losing to win

I talked about this before, but Jim Geraghty does a better job of explaining why we can't lose to win.

We can strongly suspect that voters would be repulsed by Speaker Pelosi and a Kos-style legislative agenda. But we don’t know for certain. Remember that a Democrat-controlled Congress is also likely to be getting astonishingly glowing press coverage. You know that roaring economy? You’ll start hearing about it, and it will all be credited to the Pelosi-Reid Economic Stimulus Bill passed in January 2007. Congressional hearings accusing oil companies of “illegal profits” will be welcomed by consumers frustrated by high gas prices. Bush’s approval rating will take another hit after he vetoes the “Every Voter Gets Free Health Care And Free Prescription Drugs And Rent Or Mortgage Subsidies And A Pony Too Act of 2007.” Senator John Kerry’s summit meeting with French President Jacques Chirac will be credited with dramatically reducing anti-Americanism around the world. And so on.

A very good point. And if the economy turns south between 2006 and 2008 during a Democrat held Congress, the blame will be put squarely on the Republicans. Why some Republicans think that's a good thing is beyond me.

Republicans should work within the system to make things right, not just give up altogether.

Proof it can be done

Instead of sitting in a corner and pouting, Republicans in Pennsylvania actual did something about their Republican leadership.

Angry taxpayers on Tuesday tossed out the two Republican Senate leaders who helped engineer last year's legislative pay raise, an issue that apparently cost 15 House members their jobs, too.

Senate President Pro Tempore Robert Jubelirer of Altoona, and Senate Majority Leader David Brightbill of Lebanon County conceded to their challengers, becoming the first lawmakers in major leadership posts to lose a primary election in 42 years. The House defeats would be the most since 1980.

Good riddance.

The people of Pennsylvania had two choices: stay at home and pout like a crybaby, or go out and do something. This is how changes are made, not by abandoning the system, but by working it.

Hat tip to Captain Ed.

Snow's first briefing

Tony Snow man handled Helen Thomas pretty well, I thought. Tony's going to do fine in his new job.

What he said

Jim Geraghty at NRO talks about some things I talked about just a bit ago. Plus, he offers some suggestions.

I roll my eyes when somebody says, “Ah, they’re all a bunch of crooks.” That just says that the complainer hasn’t bothered looking for a member of Congress that represents their views. If you’re mad as heck about immigration, there’s Rep Tom Tancredo and the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus or Sens. Jon Kyl, or Jon Cornyn. If you’re mad about pork, there’s Sen. Tom Coburn.

If you don’t want to send money to the RNC, NRSC, or RNCC because they support too many “Republicans-in-name-only,” then fine; send money to the lawmakers who you see standing up for the conservative policies you want to see enacted. The rest of the GOP will notice if candidates like Tancredo and Coburn suddenly get a deluge of small donations for their stands. They probably won’t need it for their immediate reelection efforts; they’ll be able to distribute it as “seed money” to like-minded candidates elsewhere in the country.

The whole thing is good.

It's so important we don't give into our emotions on this (that's what lefties do). Get a grip, calm down, and think about it. That's not hard, son.

Hat tip to Ace.

On a lighter note....

Someone found this blog by searching for people to fuck in ct. I'm at the top of the list. I have no idea how to properly convey my amusement.

Uh, welcome, whoever you are.

Having a cow

Lorie Byrd at Polipundit is leaving (thought she'll still be blogging here). Why? It seems that Polipundit himself sent out an e-mail requesting people to agree with him on the issue of immigration. She might be exaggerating somewhat, but I rather doubt it. Polipundit long ago became the right-wing Daily Kos. I almost never go there any more.

What gets me is the issue that is dividing the posters on Polipundit: Immigration.

One thing I've learned by reading blogs over the years is that extremists, be they left-wing or right-wing, are the same. Reading the angry comments and posts made by hardcore right-wingers, particularly on the subject of immigration, has further convinced me of this.

Many right-wingers on many blogs (posters and commenters) are saying they won't vote in November because of immigration. Absolutely baffling. Do they really think the Dems will do better? If the Dems get control of Congress you will see nothing but impeachment hearings for the next two years. Nothing will get done, and the illegal immigration issues we face today will only get worse.

I'm not happy with Congress or the President on immigration. His speech last night was more appeasement than anything. Not enough is being done, and it angers me. Yet I also understand that in the real world we often have to a) look at the bigger picture, and b) choose the lesser of evils.

The Republican run Congress is far from perfect, but it is a far fucking cry better than what would happen if we had a Democrat Congress. Can you say amnesty for all illegals? Can you say impeachment? Can you say socialized healthcare? Can you say withdrawing all troops from the mid-east and sticking our heads in the sand, hoping it'll all go away? (We did this last one for decades, didn't do a damn bit of good.) That's just the start of what you can look forward to if the Dems get control of Congress. And don't kid yourselves thinking it'll only be temporary. Once they have control it'll be many election cycles before Congress switches hands again.

Deciding the election over one issue this November is a mistake, especially when Republicans know things will be far worse under the Democrats. Republicans who refuse to vote because of one bloody issue are being monumentally short sighted.

I will be pulling the "R" lever this November. Admittedly, this is easy to say since Tom Tancredo is my Congressman (and I'm damn proud of it). Look at who you are voting for. Where does s/he stand on immigration? If you're voting with your emotions (as so many Republicans across the blogosphere seem to be planning on in November), you might be voting out one of the good guys.

And don't just look at one issue. Look at all of them before making a decision. Republicans have always prided themselves on thinking rationally. For the love of fuck, do so instead having a cow when your representative doesn't agree with you and every single issue. You'll never meet another human being on the planet who agrees with you on everything. Why expect it out of our elected officials.

Granted, there are some Republicans that need to be voted out. John McCain for one. Arlen Specter is another. I can understand Republicans voting against these asshats (I certainly would). My problem is that it seems that Republicans everywhere are so mad about the President's speech last night that they plan on voting against all Republicans everywhere to "send a message." All it will do is hurt us when the Dems take over in 2006.

Short version: Take a deep breath, calm down, and think before you pull the "D" lever or the third party lever (or not pulling any at all). And don't get insulted when I say that. We all get hot under the collar. I have an awful temper, worse than most. I get pissed at the drop of a hat, and I most certainly get pissed when the President I supported decides to placate us with bullshit in a speech to the American people. But I also know I need to calm down and think when it comes election time.

I thought that's what made Republicans different from Democrats. Please don't prove me wrong in November.

Links and stuff

Light blogging again. While I'm busy at work I thought I'd throw out some links I found over the weekend:

The Futurist talks about the future of Iraq here and here.

Too funny.

Barking Moonbat Early Warning System got de-Googled. Looks like it might have been on purpose. I use Ask.com as my primary search engine, and at some point I plan on leaving Blogger (owned by Google) for greener pastures. I've been saying that for a while, I know. Part of me gets a thrill on using Google's space for free to rail against left-wing values Google embraces. There's a certain irony to it. I'm also trying to find a place I like that doesn't cost too much money (i.e. $0). I may break down anyway and just buy some space on Typepad.

National Guard at the Border? Bush is giving a speech tonight regarding border security. Word is he will send the National Guard to the border. Bush has been weak on border security recently. Let's hope he's having a change of heart (but don't bet on it).

So how will we remember the 80s anyway?

A word on the war

Holly Lisle links to this article. Everyone should read it. Unfortunately, the people who should read it won't.