I haven't jumped into the world of sports lately. Partially because the teams I like suck. Actually, I take that back. The Bears made the NFC Championship game and the Bulls made the Eastern Conference Finals. A city like Detroit or Houston would kill for that. But I had to touch on the LeBron saga.
It's clear as day that LeBron is happy to defer to his teammates. I don't have a problem with that if you have some sort of killer instinct or drive at some point in your eyes. But it seems that what is killing James now is his perceived lack of toughness, both mentally and physically. I don't really understand that part. Physically, he is gifted and can do things at a length and poundage that the NBA has never seen before. Mentally, LeBron has had everyone gunning for him since he was 8 years-old. How has he not prepared himself for the backlash of anything he does, and how people respond to him opening his mouth? Does he deserve that backlash? Probably not, but tattooing "Chosen One" in bold letters on your flesh doesn't help your cause.
And we are all the fools, finally realizing that he is soft. Next Jordan? Hardly. It's not that LeBron failed, it's the fashion in which he failed. Jordan lost for 4 years before losing it. And then he got the right players and kept losing. But he put his foot down at the conference finals. No "wake-up call" loses in the Finals. That's unacceptable. LeBron now has two and you could argue his team was better in both of those Finals. I must say as a Jordan fan I am blinded by his greatness. And I realize it will be hard for anyone to surpass him in my eyes. Eventually it will happen, but it for damn sure won't be LeBron James.
I am sure Erik Spoelstra will get fired, because that is the easiest thing to change. Not necessarily the right thing, but the easiest change and or fix. I don't know what any coach could have done to get this team to play. They consistently lost games in the 4th quarter all year long. Part of that is strategy and part of it is effort. Not having a zone offense in the NBA is dumbfounding to me, but Miami didn't have one. That is a coaching oversight. But I don't think the Heat would have played any harder if Pat Riley was roaming the sideline. And with that, Riley needs to take a look at the monster he has created. Because with these losses, that monster just grew a third tail and ninth pair of eyes.
Lastly, congrats to the Mavs and their fans. They played well and showed what a team does. Their best player had a sub par game on the road, and they still win by double digits. Happy for Jason Kidd, who can now retire with his elusive title. Happy for Dirk Nowitzki, who can now play with no pressure, and possibly take a run at best power forward to ever play in the NBA (Bold, I know). And Happy for Mark Cuban, who got a title, and showed that you can be an a-hole and like able, because people envy and admire people who are passionate about what they do. Word to LeBron, you should read my last statement.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
It's All About the Weiner.....
I keep reading stories about New York Congressman Anthony Weiner and can't help but shake my head. Seriously guy, what are you doing? Ever heard of the Internet? It tracks everything. Since I am a guy, that is the first thing I think about. Him getting caught. How could you be so dumb? In the grand scheme of things that is nowhere near as terrible as the actual sexual harassment that took place. Women view him as vile and disgusting, where men see him as just being a dope. But I truly want to touch on a whole other issue with this story.
And that is the fact that the guy thought he was powerful enough to get away with it all. If anyone I knew did this, they would be (properly) fired immediately. But since he is a politician, he is going to try and tough it out and brave the storm. That will not happen. He will be resigning shortly, you can buy your tickets for that one. It boggles my mind that politicians continue to try and "cover" things up. Did they never take a class in PR? Or watch any scandal ever? More often than not you can comeback from something if you are honest. If Weiner did this, fessed up, and then resigned immediately he would get a TV show and a book deal and anything else he wants. Instead he is going to get buried. Sure he will be back, but it will be longer than had he been truthful.
Maybe it's because I have never been so punch-drunk with power, but I can't even fathom thinking I could get away with what he did. And that bugs me. Because kids and teenagers get ripped for thinking their invincible. But they think that way because they don't know any better. People in power think they are invincible, because they are told they are better. And that is a mindset that needs to change.
Also need to say that everybody cheats. Plumbers? They cheat. CEOs? They cheat. Librarians? They cheat. So let's stop acting so surprised when someone in power does something like this. They are not better than us. Because it's our shock and awe response that fuels their power.
And that is the fact that the guy thought he was powerful enough to get away with it all. If anyone I knew did this, they would be (properly) fired immediately. But since he is a politician, he is going to try and tough it out and brave the storm. That will not happen. He will be resigning shortly, you can buy your tickets for that one. It boggles my mind that politicians continue to try and "cover" things up. Did they never take a class in PR? Or watch any scandal ever? More often than not you can comeback from something if you are honest. If Weiner did this, fessed up, and then resigned immediately he would get a TV show and a book deal and anything else he wants. Instead he is going to get buried. Sure he will be back, but it will be longer than had he been truthful.
Maybe it's because I have never been so punch-drunk with power, but I can't even fathom thinking I could get away with what he did. And that bugs me. Because kids and teenagers get ripped for thinking their invincible. But they think that way because they don't know any better. People in power think they are invincible, because they are told they are better. And that is a mindset that needs to change.
Also need to say that everybody cheats. Plumbers? They cheat. CEOs? They cheat. Librarians? They cheat. So let's stop acting so surprised when someone in power does something like this. They are not better than us. Because it's our shock and awe response that fuels their power.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
One Person's Opinion....
I thought that people's opinions was one of the things this country was founded on. People can disagree and differ, and at the end you just say agree to disagree. Obviously, that is a duckies and bunnies approach to things, but I think it should apply even in the most serious of issues. And yes, I am talking about the Osama Bin Laden thing. Actually, not really his take down, but the fallout from the act.
When I heard the news I was awoken and had the TV thrown on and tried to take in as much as I could. They cut to people partying like it was New Years, and my first thought was , "That's odd." I went back to sleep and that was that. But I was troubled by the amount of celebrating taking place. Sure it was a good thing that he was gone, but it's not like America just won the Super Bowl.
And it was the groups that were forming that struck me as strange. A lot of younger kids, just yelling U-S-A. People younger than me. Just seemed bizarre. I think my main reaction is because I did not grow up in a military family. None of my immediate family or extended family (outside of one Uncle before I was born) ever served in the military. I respect the military and realize they do things every day that I chose not to take a part in. For that I am thankful for all that they do. So I thought that it was weird that a bunch of kids who looked like me would be celebrating so furiously.
I think what I have taken away from the experience is that like other things in my life, I have a greater respect for the process.I have a soon to be Brother in-law that works in Naval Intelligence and he was really jacked up about the whole thing. And I understand that, because he has a job that would help capture bad people. So, in essence, finding Bin Laden was validation for his job and career. I GET that, because we are all searching for validation in what we do with our lives whether that be career related or just living related. However, I can't really celebrate a death. I can be happy it happened and know the world is a better place because of it, but I will not chant or blow kazoo's
My final thoughts are on my final thoughts. And that is people who are getting ripped for saying, basically what I said. Most prominently is Rashard Mendenhall, running back for the Steelers. He tweeted that he couldn't revel in one person's death and then talked about how he was skeptical about 9/11. He also said that he was not trying to cause controversy, but create conversation. And, as expected, he got hammered. Now all you have to do is go on Netflix, find the Loose Change documentary, and you will be a little skeptical yourself. Is it enough to make me believe a conspiracy theory? Not really. Did it make me think about it and ask questions? Yes it did. So before we start crucifying some athlete, let's think about what he said and realize that in the terrorist's countries, you can't say those things.
And oh yeah, big eff you to Steelers owner Art Rooney for publicly condemning Mendenhall and releasing a statement saying his statements don't reflect the "Steeler Way." I understand his thought process, but just because you say something that is not the norm, doesn't mean you are cheering for Al-Queda. And, shocker, the words of a 25 year-old African American don't match the words of an 80 year-old white man. Alert the media! And Rooney even said there might be repercussions that equal a suspension for Mendenhall or possible release. In case you were keeping score, that means if you are on the Steelers keep sexually assaulting all you want, but Tweeting is off limits!
When I heard the news I was awoken and had the TV thrown on and tried to take in as much as I could. They cut to people partying like it was New Years, and my first thought was , "That's odd." I went back to sleep and that was that. But I was troubled by the amount of celebrating taking place. Sure it was a good thing that he was gone, but it's not like America just won the Super Bowl.
And it was the groups that were forming that struck me as strange. A lot of younger kids, just yelling U-S-A. People younger than me. Just seemed bizarre. I think my main reaction is because I did not grow up in a military family. None of my immediate family or extended family (outside of one Uncle before I was born) ever served in the military. I respect the military and realize they do things every day that I chose not to take a part in. For that I am thankful for all that they do. So I thought that it was weird that a bunch of kids who looked like me would be celebrating so furiously.
I think what I have taken away from the experience is that like other things in my life, I have a greater respect for the process.I have a soon to be Brother in-law that works in Naval Intelligence and he was really jacked up about the whole thing. And I understand that, because he has a job that would help capture bad people. So, in essence, finding Bin Laden was validation for his job and career. I GET that, because we are all searching for validation in what we do with our lives whether that be career related or just living related. However, I can't really celebrate a death. I can be happy it happened and know the world is a better place because of it, but I will not chant or blow kazoo's
My final thoughts are on my final thoughts. And that is people who are getting ripped for saying, basically what I said. Most prominently is Rashard Mendenhall, running back for the Steelers. He tweeted that he couldn't revel in one person's death and then talked about how he was skeptical about 9/11. He also said that he was not trying to cause controversy, but create conversation. And, as expected, he got hammered. Now all you have to do is go on Netflix, find the Loose Change documentary, and you will be a little skeptical yourself. Is it enough to make me believe a conspiracy theory? Not really. Did it make me think about it and ask questions? Yes it did. So before we start crucifying some athlete, let's think about what he said and realize that in the terrorist's countries, you can't say those things.
And oh yeah, big eff you to Steelers owner Art Rooney for publicly condemning Mendenhall and releasing a statement saying his statements don't reflect the "Steeler Way." I understand his thought process, but just because you say something that is not the norm, doesn't mean you are cheering for Al-Queda. And, shocker, the words of a 25 year-old African American don't match the words of an 80 year-old white man. Alert the media! And Rooney even said there might be repercussions that equal a suspension for Mendenhall or possible release. In case you were keeping score, that means if you are on the Steelers keep sexually assaulting all you want, but Tweeting is off limits!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Lady Gaga? More like Lady What the.....
Hello, friends. Just wanted to report that despite the lack of work being put into this blog, I am, in fact, still alive. And something has come to my attention that I have to write about. And that something, or rather somebody is Lady Gaga.
I wouldn't say I am a fan of Lady Gaga, but I don't necessarily hate her either. She has some tracks on radio that get in your head and they stay there. That is a credit to her and her writers. But the thing that has made her more like able in my eyes is the fact that there seems to be talent there. She went to NYU's Tisch School for the Arts. I would assume you need some sort of talent (or money) to get into a place like that. And that's what puts her above your Spears or Perry. Because for those women it's about looks before music.
But after watching some of Lady Gaga's concert on HBO the other night, I have a different opinion. Before it was just apathy towards her. I could care less. But now, when I think of Lady Gaga I just think of a pre-packaged product that has in effect sold-out. Don't get me wrong, I realized she was packaged long before. But watching just a half hour of her concert drove that nail home.
Her sets are extremely theatrical which is cool if you like that sort of thing. But for me it comes off as creepy. Carrying around a big light stick that looks like a penis? Creepy. Singing songs while wearing a Freddy Krueger glove and simulating masturbation? Creepier. Asking New York City to get on their feet and raise their hands if they have a giant cock? Creepiest.
The show was song after song with little talking points in between. Gaga would talk soft for a few lines and THEN YELL THE REST OF HER LINES AND ADD "ARE YOU WITH ME NEW YORK CITTTAAAY." It got old fast. And I understand she is a big advocate for gay and transgender rights. And I think it's great and admirable for someone of her stature to be so public with her thoughts. But she just kept mention how people get bullied and picked on and made fun of. And at some point I just wanted her to say something positive instead of all the bad things that have happened.
Not sure if I have a real point here. Though I was stunned to see all the parents walking into the arena with their children during the rolling credits. I wouldn't take my 9 year-old daughter to that kind of concert. And Gaga cemented my thoughts by dropping every expletive in the book, which (shocker) don't appear in her radio-friendly songs.
Ultimately, I would like to see stars like this with obvious talent do what they do best. And for Lady Gaga, I think that would be to play the piano and sing all her songs a cappella. Sadly, I am in the minority. But I think less is more, and in her case, it would mean a lot more to be a little less dramatic.
I wouldn't say I am a fan of Lady Gaga, but I don't necessarily hate her either. She has some tracks on radio that get in your head and they stay there. That is a credit to her and her writers. But the thing that has made her more like able in my eyes is the fact that there seems to be talent there. She went to NYU's Tisch School for the Arts. I would assume you need some sort of talent (or money) to get into a place like that. And that's what puts her above your Spears or Perry. Because for those women it's about looks before music.
But after watching some of Lady Gaga's concert on HBO the other night, I have a different opinion. Before it was just apathy towards her. I could care less. But now, when I think of Lady Gaga I just think of a pre-packaged product that has in effect sold-out. Don't get me wrong, I realized she was packaged long before. But watching just a half hour of her concert drove that nail home.
Her sets are extremely theatrical which is cool if you like that sort of thing. But for me it comes off as creepy. Carrying around a big light stick that looks like a penis? Creepy. Singing songs while wearing a Freddy Krueger glove and simulating masturbation? Creepier. Asking New York City to get on their feet and raise their hands if they have a giant cock? Creepiest.
The show was song after song with little talking points in between. Gaga would talk soft for a few lines and THEN YELL THE REST OF HER LINES AND ADD "ARE YOU WITH ME NEW YORK CITTTAAAY." It got old fast. And I understand she is a big advocate for gay and transgender rights. And I think it's great and admirable for someone of her stature to be so public with her thoughts. But she just kept mention how people get bullied and picked on and made fun of. And at some point I just wanted her to say something positive instead of all the bad things that have happened.
Not sure if I have a real point here. Though I was stunned to see all the parents walking into the arena with their children during the rolling credits. I wouldn't take my 9 year-old daughter to that kind of concert. And Gaga cemented my thoughts by dropping every expletive in the book, which (shocker) don't appear in her radio-friendly songs.
Ultimately, I would like to see stars like this with obvious talent do what they do best. And for Lady Gaga, I think that would be to play the piano and sing all her songs a cappella. Sadly, I am in the minority. But I think less is more, and in her case, it would mean a lot more to be a little less dramatic.
Monday, April 11, 2011
I second that statement....
Sat down this morning and read through the ol' BollBlog and enjoyed myself as usual. Great point were made in the realm of sports (as expected) and got me thinking about the Brewers/Cubs rivalry. I have a post from about a year ago or so that touches on most of the same stuff, but it's a good refresher here.
Being a Cubs fan and living in Wisconsin means that most of your chances to see the team will come at Miller Park. I preface everything by saying that I don't hate the Brewers at all, and ultimately I think that is the problem. If I did, it would be easier to accept the current state of the "rivalry." But I don't. I love Miller Park. It's a fantastic venue with a really good atmosphere. All the attendants I have encountered were friendly and helpful. I have attended games in the past where the Brewers were playing the Reds, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Giants, and Braves. Each and every time I was in just regular clothes because you can't were apparel for a team that's not playing. It's just really bad form. And then in my years I've attended probably 10 Brewers/Cubs games at Miller Park. And the minute you put that Cubs hat on, everything flips.
I've gone to Brewers/Cubs games with my friends, my wife, and my family, and nearly each time I am embarrassed to be there. People drink, they start yelling at each other and soon that gets even worse. I have seen people thrown out, beaten up, and escorted away by police. It's just not a great feeling to be there. Best game I went to was about 5 years ago on a Wednesday afternoon, because people were not all jacked up due to it being the middle of the week. I wish they were all like that.
My last trip there was a year ago when I got a pair of tickets from work. It was a Friday night game and I went with my Dad. We had good seats sat down and took in the usual ribbing. Nothing a grown person can't handle. For eight innings the experience was fantastic. We were sitting next to some people in Brewers garb who were nice and chatting with us, and ultimately held our same viewpoint. We are there to have fun and be entertained. No different than going to a movie or a casino. And then the bottom of the eigth came. Cubs were leading 3-2, and Ryan Braun absolutely killed a 2-run bomb, leading me to say "Wow, that was crushed." As this is happening a guy in front of us gives me the double barreled salute for no real reason. Hoffman comes in, building shakes, 3 k's and we are on our way out the building.
Brewers fans are happy, I'm not but whatever. We get to the parking lot and there is chaos everywhere because the person who designed the parking lots wore a blindfold and threw darts. And as we get in our car, three drunk guys see I'm wearing a Cubs hats and come over and sit on my vehicle. They will not move because I'm a Cubs fan and apparently this is what they do. Eventually security guards come over (never seen it before in the parking lots) and we are on our way. I don't realy have a moral to the story, but I haven't been back to Miller Park.
I just wished the Cubs and Brewers didn't act as rivals. More often than not, both franchises are irrelevant. Brewers fans yell "1908" at Cubs fans, and they respond with "Where's your championship?" All in all it's an exercise in futility. I just want people to start thinking and acting better. Good natured ribbing is fun. Yelling "Hot Garbage" every time somebody strikes out is funny. But I don't think I would take my kids to the ballpark. And considering some Dodger fans beat a Giants fan into a coma earlier this season, I think it's high time fans start looking at themselves. Because it is their decision to be the better guy. And if that happens, a game that is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, might actually become more fun and more enjoyable.
Being a Cubs fan and living in Wisconsin means that most of your chances to see the team will come at Miller Park. I preface everything by saying that I don't hate the Brewers at all, and ultimately I think that is the problem. If I did, it would be easier to accept the current state of the "rivalry." But I don't. I love Miller Park. It's a fantastic venue with a really good atmosphere. All the attendants I have encountered were friendly and helpful. I have attended games in the past where the Brewers were playing the Reds, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Giants, and Braves. Each and every time I was in just regular clothes because you can't were apparel for a team that's not playing. It's just really bad form. And then in my years I've attended probably 10 Brewers/Cubs games at Miller Park. And the minute you put that Cubs hat on, everything flips.
I've gone to Brewers/Cubs games with my friends, my wife, and my family, and nearly each time I am embarrassed to be there. People drink, they start yelling at each other and soon that gets even worse. I have seen people thrown out, beaten up, and escorted away by police. It's just not a great feeling to be there. Best game I went to was about 5 years ago on a Wednesday afternoon, because people were not all jacked up due to it being the middle of the week. I wish they were all like that.
My last trip there was a year ago when I got a pair of tickets from work. It was a Friday night game and I went with my Dad. We had good seats sat down and took in the usual ribbing. Nothing a grown person can't handle. For eight innings the experience was fantastic. We were sitting next to some people in Brewers garb who were nice and chatting with us, and ultimately held our same viewpoint. We are there to have fun and be entertained. No different than going to a movie or a casino. And then the bottom of the eigth came. Cubs were leading 3-2, and Ryan Braun absolutely killed a 2-run bomb, leading me to say "Wow, that was crushed." As this is happening a guy in front of us gives me the double barreled salute for no real reason. Hoffman comes in, building shakes, 3 k's and we are on our way out the building.
Brewers fans are happy, I'm not but whatever. We get to the parking lot and there is chaos everywhere because the person who designed the parking lots wore a blindfold and threw darts. And as we get in our car, three drunk guys see I'm wearing a Cubs hats and come over and sit on my vehicle. They will not move because I'm a Cubs fan and apparently this is what they do. Eventually security guards come over (never seen it before in the parking lots) and we are on our way. I don't realy have a moral to the story, but I haven't been back to Miller Park.
I just wished the Cubs and Brewers didn't act as rivals. More often than not, both franchises are irrelevant. Brewers fans yell "1908" at Cubs fans, and they respond with "Where's your championship?" All in all it's an exercise in futility. I just want people to start thinking and acting better. Good natured ribbing is fun. Yelling "Hot Garbage" every time somebody strikes out is funny. But I don't think I would take my kids to the ballpark. And considering some Dodger fans beat a Giants fan into a coma earlier this season, I think it's high time fans start looking at themselves. Because it is their decision to be the better guy. And if that happens, a game that is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, might actually become more fun and more enjoyable.
Monday, March 28, 2011
The Return...
I realize that I do not write in here very often, but I've decided that the reason for that is I tend to write when I am upset with something or in a ranting and raving mode. Luckily for my psyche and overall mental health, I haven't felt the need to do that for awhile. Well kids, that time has ended. And it's no surprise the topic that makes me end my long blogence (that's blog-silence for those not adept in the world of made up words). And that topic is non other than America's worst band of all-time, Nickleback.
I honestly don't know where to start with these fellows. I really don't know much about them in a band sense. The only thing I know is that stupid ad-naseum story of how their name came to be. It's so hilarious. I worked at a coffee shop and would always be giving nickels back to customers. Good thing he didn't name the band after the services he provided outside of the coffeshop, otherwise we would be graced with a band called The Blowies. Since their inception, Nickelback has rubbed me the wrong way. Might be the whiny lyrics. Might be the long hair. Might be the fact they are from Canada. Or it might be their level of success, which just astounds me.
My hatred of the band reached a boiling point in college when Jeffrey Boll and myself had an internship at The Hog in Janesville. It was a turd of an experience, but we did come away with something that summer. And that was the understanding that dirty townies across Southern Wisconsin loved Nickleback. They cranked it at the bar appearnaces and it seemed to be the only thing they listened too. This is when my Nickleback hatred changed from, can choke down listening to a song in the car to, punctured my own ear drums with toothpicks.
And the Hog brings us to the latest debacle of Nickleback. The Hog produced a rock bracket off for March Madness this year. I happened across it one day and thought I would take a look. It was as I expected with 1 seeds being AC/DC, Metallica, Van Halen, and Led Zeppelin. Not exactly my cup of tea musically, but I can understand the seedings. The more I looked at the bracket, the more I was surprised that they didn't have a whole lot of new bands in their rankings. And if they did, they were really low seeds. For example, Disturbed was a 15, The Offspring (vomits) were a 16. And then I looked closer. And saw that Nickleback had been ranked a 4. Take that in for a second. This bracket was supposed to represent the 64 best rock bands of all time, meaning they had put Nickleback on a line that could be anywhere from 12th best to 16th best of all time. They pitted them against Whitesnake, and thankfully in the fan voting Whitesnake advanced. But seriously, a 4 seed? No band formed in the last 20 years was a 9 seed or higher, until Nickleback at a 4. I don't have many other words to explain this awfulness other than townies love Nickelback.
And for Jeffrey. I noticed on the hog's website that our former "boss" was not on the air any more. I took that to mean she didn't work with the company at all anymore. And that means the makeup industry in Janesville has taken a big financial hit. I believe she used a caulk gun and trowel as an applicator in the morning.
I honestly don't know where to start with these fellows. I really don't know much about them in a band sense. The only thing I know is that stupid ad-naseum story of how their name came to be. It's so hilarious. I worked at a coffee shop and would always be giving nickels back to customers. Good thing he didn't name the band after the services he provided outside of the coffeshop, otherwise we would be graced with a band called The Blowies. Since their inception, Nickelback has rubbed me the wrong way. Might be the whiny lyrics. Might be the long hair. Might be the fact they are from Canada. Or it might be their level of success, which just astounds me.
My hatred of the band reached a boiling point in college when Jeffrey Boll and myself had an internship at The Hog in Janesville. It was a turd of an experience, but we did come away with something that summer. And that was the understanding that dirty townies across Southern Wisconsin loved Nickleback. They cranked it at the bar appearnaces and it seemed to be the only thing they listened too. This is when my Nickleback hatred changed from, can choke down listening to a song in the car to, punctured my own ear drums with toothpicks.
And the Hog brings us to the latest debacle of Nickleback. The Hog produced a rock bracket off for March Madness this year. I happened across it one day and thought I would take a look. It was as I expected with 1 seeds being AC/DC, Metallica, Van Halen, and Led Zeppelin. Not exactly my cup of tea musically, but I can understand the seedings. The more I looked at the bracket, the more I was surprised that they didn't have a whole lot of new bands in their rankings. And if they did, they were really low seeds. For example, Disturbed was a 15, The Offspring (vomits) were a 16. And then I looked closer. And saw that Nickleback had been ranked a 4. Take that in for a second. This bracket was supposed to represent the 64 best rock bands of all time, meaning they had put Nickleback on a line that could be anywhere from 12th best to 16th best of all time. They pitted them against Whitesnake, and thankfully in the fan voting Whitesnake advanced. But seriously, a 4 seed? No band formed in the last 20 years was a 9 seed or higher, until Nickleback at a 4. I don't have many other words to explain this awfulness other than townies love Nickelback.
And for Jeffrey. I noticed on the hog's website that our former "boss" was not on the air any more. I took that to mean she didn't work with the company at all anymore. And that means the makeup industry in Janesville has taken a big financial hit. I believe she used a caulk gun and trowel as an applicator in the morning.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Getting Down to Brass Tacks...
Yeah, that whole upkeep on the blog thing is not going so hot. Lots of things going on in the world and I'm not quite sure how to interpret them. The whole Wisconsin thing is frustrating. I feel even worse, because now that I do not live there anymore it doesn't have a direct effect on me. I have a wife who is becoming a teacher and side with the teachers (and other state employees) on the issue. I don't think it's good business to take over as Governor and immediately piss off most of your employee's. I do think they should have to pay for parts of benefits and pension, but also think that they should be given breaks because what they do does serve the public. And I also think it doesn't bode well for people who would have gone into public sector jobs. Why would you want to if the leader of your state has no respect for your position.
On the other hand, I can see the reason for making the change. I just think the Governor is doing it all wrong. I have always thought the tax bracket thing was garbage. Probably because I have always fallen in the lowest bracket. I personally believe that everyone, regardless of wealth, just gets taxed the same. Whether you make 10,000 a year or a million a year, you pay the same. Seems easy enough, why can't we make it work. Taxes are a way of life, and I honestly think they would be better served to use them in a way that people understand. Just tell us we are getting taxed 5 percent on everything. Easy. Done. When it gets hiked to 6 percent let me know, and I will be okay with that too. You know why? Because I liked my teachers and police officers. And I have no problem with them getting yearly raises. Sure knows they do a hell of a lot more for the public than I do.
On the other hand, I can see the reason for making the change. I just think the Governor is doing it all wrong. I have always thought the tax bracket thing was garbage. Probably because I have always fallen in the lowest bracket. I personally believe that everyone, regardless of wealth, just gets taxed the same. Whether you make 10,000 a year or a million a year, you pay the same. Seems easy enough, why can't we make it work. Taxes are a way of life, and I honestly think they would be better served to use them in a way that people understand. Just tell us we are getting taxed 5 percent on everything. Easy. Done. When it gets hiked to 6 percent let me know, and I will be okay with that too. You know why? Because I liked my teachers and police officers. And I have no problem with them getting yearly raises. Sure knows they do a hell of a lot more for the public than I do.
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