As a young child, we all have dreams of what we want to be. Whether that's a fireman, a baseball player, the US President, or maybe you just wanted to be He-Man? Who knows. That's on you. At what point as an adult do you give up on those dreams? When you're 30? When you have kids? Get married? That's a harrowing call that each individual has to make for themselves. Realizing a plan for your dream and moving towards that goal is something that doesn't always happen when you're in that College Academic advisors office. Sometimes it takes a life full of lessons, last calls, and speeches about your "potential" before you get your act right.
I myself am not a quick learner of life. It has taken me time. Hello my name is Ashby and I have a retarded amount of sports potential. I HAVE to work in sports! I just have to. I "interned" for 4 weeks last summer as the guy who broke down offense and defense film at a JUCO college (Mesa Community College) for a head coach who coached for 11 years in the NFL!!! (Side Note: It was limited to 4 weeks because Head Coach Hargrave was fired for embezzlement). At the beginning, I had a brief meeting with the OC while my boy Nick, a future FB for Mesa, talked with some other players. I used those stupid hours of Sportscenter and NFL Network to break down his playbook! He was dutifully impressed, got me the meeting with Coach Hargrave, and a man who coached 11 yrs in the NFL decided I had enough potential in my football knowledge to teach me how to break down film. NFL style! It was freakin glorious!!!! And while it truly sucks Hargrave embezzled and got his whole staff fired, yes even the volunteers, it was an experience that millions of NFL fans would DIE FOR!!!!! A validation. That my insane knowledge has a purpose...its just about finding it.
But I truly believe my professional knowledge is not limited to football. That may sound conceded but its not. It's just not. Anyone who ever asked me to break down a box and 1, the infield shifts in every situation, or the Tampa 2! These innate abilities (passed down by my Granddaddy) are providing me another avenue for "The Dream". Jason, a friend of mine, is an Atlanta Braves Scout who is coming into Phoenix this weekend from the LA area. I had very preliminary discussions last weekend concerning possible scouting employment. I met Jason two yrs ago and while he has been appreciative of my love of the great American Pastime, He had to finish being an associate scout before anything could really go down. This is his 3rd yr being a scout and next yr he will have his own associate scouts at his disposal. He thought of me. From April 22-24, he will be in Phx. I will schmooze, impress with my knowledge, and hopefully convince him of my scouting potential. He doesn't have the final word. But he has A word in the decision. The dream is alive!!! My passion is feasible. Those hundreds of hours are for a reason. A capitalistic purpose! Making a passion profitable is how you show people. That's the REAL goal of facebook but that's for another blog.
How do you show your father that even though he was SOOOOO worried about your obsession that it can be profitable. You show him knowledge gained from reading the sports page front to back at the age of 6 is not a bad thing. And while I LOVE that you made me read the ENTIRE newspaper everyday from the age of 6, if I wanted to continue to get that sports page, I know you don't have to be scared of my addiction. It CAN be profitable! I KNOW i will get to that "sports dream"! For me, its not an "if" but a "when".
I implore you to reach for whatever it is you love. It is NEVER too late. Money is not the end. Just a part of the means. Imagine being happy to go to work. Being disappointed on Sat and Sun that you don't have work. Imagine living out a childhood fantasy. Imagine growing up to be He-Man and getting paid for it! Just Imagine.
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
-John Lennon
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dear Bandwagon Fans...........
DISCLAIMER: To all bandwagon fans, I may piss you off in this blog by my general disgust of your existence!!!!!!
Bandwagon Fan. Depending on who you are, that can be a very abusive term. Webster's Dictionary had nothing for me but UrbanDictionary.com did. A couple definitions. 1. "Anyone who claims they are a "fan" of a particular sports team even though they had no prior support for/interest in that particular team until that team started winning. These type of fans show playoff interest, and have probably never watched a regular season game." 2.Whenever's a region's sports team gets really good, really quickly. Everyone and their fucking dog either buys a sports jersey or takes the old one out of the closet claiming they are a diehard fan." Hmmmm....
I'm just gonna let those definitions sink in....... In 1995, I was a freshman at college and my favorite MLB team, the Braves, FINALLY won the World Series. I was called a bandwagon fan cause those people had NO idea the suffering of 100 loss seasons coupled with several World Series losses did to me. They didn't know my history of fandom with the Braves, so I understand the accusations. I was not a bandwagon fan! I am the fan that takes offense to that term. I am the fan who is serious in his fanhood. Now, I understand the casual fan who latches on at the opportune moment of the Super Bowl, World Series, or the Final Four. You are too cute. The kind of cute that Lennie crushed in Of Mice and Men! LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT. You exist because I exist!!! I, the REAL sports fan, enable your casual fandom. Your Final Four parties, your Super Bowl parties, and definitely your World Cup excuses for being late for work. Me and hundreds of thousands like me are ruthless in our loyalty to attendance, merchandise, and viewing habits. You the casual bandwagon fan...you are the casualty of the great American existence, Sports.
Now, UrbanDictionary.com's definitions cover many a team. Most recently I am reminded of the VCU Basketball team as they made their run to the 2011 Final Four. It was a tremendous run for a mid-major team. But it both confuses me and makes me sympathetic towards people. I mean, it's cute. It's just sweet how people who have NEVER rooted for a team suddenly have a rooting interest and they are buying jerseys/merchandise of the team. I understand that not everyone is a real fan. I understand that. They have that excuse of ignorance. BUT YOU.....and you know who I'm talking about. The ACTUAL sports fan whose team didn't make it. So you became a die hard fan of a region team that did. I laugh at you. You are NO SPORTS FAN! You pretend to be loyal to your team but your loyalty is as false as Obama's desire to help America! I don't care about your "little engine that could" regional team. It's a real shame people will compromise themselves as "true fans" (cause next yr they will call themselves that when they root for the team/school they always rooted for) so that they will openly root for a regional team that is still in it.
You disgust me. Phonies. Nothing but fake shit. But next year I will wait for you. You will be there. That team you "always" were behind and just now suddenly started rooting for. Do what you do. I will wait for you. Like a fart in the wind, you will come and go. So VIRGINIANS, I speak to YOU!!! When UVA lacrosse and soccer is in contention for a national title, WILL YOU STAND UP! If VT runs through the ACC Football schedule like we did last year, WILL YOU STAND UP!!! You JMU, Hampton, UR, VCU, GMU, WMU fans, WILL YOU STAND UP!!! You stood up for VCU, don't sit down now!!!! Its okay if you dont. I will laugh and remember you claiming you weren't a bandwagon fan. BUT if you don't, admit to yourself you are a BANDWAGON VCU fan!!!! I KNOW that's what you are. I am not fooled. I love these sports and I am intolerant of your abuses!!! In your heart you will know you are a bandwagon. You are that fuckin fly buzzing around that nobody gives a shit about. That nuisance. You are a part of nothing. No Ram Nation. You will go away next year and I laugh at you. You are pathetic. But I am sympathetic to you like the cripple in the Post Office with leprosy, CAUSE YOU FREAKIN DISGUST ME!!!!
Bandwagon Fan. Depending on who you are, that can be a very abusive term. Webster's Dictionary had nothing for me but UrbanDictionary.com did. A couple definitions. 1. "Anyone who claims they are a "fan" of a particular sports team even though they had no prior support for/interest in that particular team until that team started winning. These type of fans show playoff interest, and have probably never watched a regular season game." 2.Whenever's a region's sports team gets really good, really quickly. Everyone and their fucking dog either buys a sports jersey or takes the old one out of the closet claiming they are a diehard fan." Hmmmm....
I'm just gonna let those definitions sink in....... In 1995, I was a freshman at college and my favorite MLB team, the Braves, FINALLY won the World Series. I was called a bandwagon fan cause those people had NO idea the suffering of 100 loss seasons coupled with several World Series losses did to me. They didn't know my history of fandom with the Braves, so I understand the accusations. I was not a bandwagon fan! I am the fan that takes offense to that term. I am the fan who is serious in his fanhood. Now, I understand the casual fan who latches on at the opportune moment of the Super Bowl, World Series, or the Final Four. You are too cute. The kind of cute that Lennie crushed in Of Mice and Men! LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT. You exist because I exist!!! I, the REAL sports fan, enable your casual fandom. Your Final Four parties, your Super Bowl parties, and definitely your World Cup excuses for being late for work. Me and hundreds of thousands like me are ruthless in our loyalty to attendance, merchandise, and viewing habits. You the casual bandwagon fan...you are the casualty of the great American existence, Sports.
Now, UrbanDictionary.com's definitions cover many a team. Most recently I am reminded of the VCU Basketball team as they made their run to the 2011 Final Four. It was a tremendous run for a mid-major team. But it both confuses me and makes me sympathetic towards people. I mean, it's cute. It's just sweet how people who have NEVER rooted for a team suddenly have a rooting interest and they are buying jerseys/merchandise of the team. I understand that not everyone is a real fan. I understand that. They have that excuse of ignorance. BUT YOU.....and you know who I'm talking about. The ACTUAL sports fan whose team didn't make it. So you became a die hard fan of a region team that did. I laugh at you. You are NO SPORTS FAN! You pretend to be loyal to your team but your loyalty is as false as Obama's desire to help America! I don't care about your "little engine that could" regional team. It's a real shame people will compromise themselves as "true fans" (cause next yr they will call themselves that when they root for the team/school they always rooted for) so that they will openly root for a regional team that is still in it.
You disgust me. Phonies. Nothing but fake shit. But next year I will wait for you. You will be there. That team you "always" were behind and just now suddenly started rooting for. Do what you do. I will wait for you. Like a fart in the wind, you will come and go. So VIRGINIANS, I speak to YOU!!! When UVA lacrosse and soccer is in contention for a national title, WILL YOU STAND UP! If VT runs through the ACC Football schedule like we did last year, WILL YOU STAND UP!!! You JMU, Hampton, UR, VCU, GMU, WMU fans, WILL YOU STAND UP!!! You stood up for VCU, don't sit down now!!!! Its okay if you dont. I will laugh and remember you claiming you weren't a bandwagon fan. BUT if you don't, admit to yourself you are a BANDWAGON VCU fan!!!! I KNOW that's what you are. I am not fooled. I love these sports and I am intolerant of your abuses!!! In your heart you will know you are a bandwagon. You are that fuckin fly buzzing around that nobody gives a shit about. That nuisance. You are a part of nothing. No Ram Nation. You will go away next year and I laugh at you. You are pathetic. But I am sympathetic to you like the cripple in the Post Office with leprosy, CAUSE YOU FREAKIN DISGUST ME!!!!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Avg Income per person/per state and how it correlates to sports
People have various criteria on what makes a state good to live in? Air quality? Traffic? Sports Teams? In State Public Universities? Social Programs? Leniency on various criminal activities? Distance from the border? There is obviously a lot of different things a citizen can look at. What is the American Dream though? You can live in the city or country, plains or the mountains, next to the oceans or the rivers. The American Dream is only one word......EVERYTHING! Yes sir. We want it ALL!!!! Plain and simple. Many ways to get that. Because....
America is made up of different experiences. And the differences in those childhood experiences make up a beautiful menagerie of Americanism. I grew up in a singular experience. An experience most people in America did not have. I grew up on a 7 acre farm complete with the experience of never buying fruits or vegetables. Cherries, Pears, Plums, Apples, Blackberries, Strawberries, Watermelons, and Grapes. Spinach, Corn, Green Beans, Carrots, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Okra, Lettuce, and Lima Beans. These were the fruits and vegetables we lived off of. We also had a steady supply of deer, turkey, and herring fish. Four wheelin, creek crossin, sleigh ridin, good country fun. True country living. While that was a great childhood experience, You would have to drug my ass to get me to live on a 7 acre farm as an adult!!! I want to drive 3 minutes to a RedBox rather than 20 minutes to a freakin Blockbuster!!! Everyone has their preference of country vs city. I have experienced both. And if you prefer the country, then you are wrong. And I'm sure there may be a disagreement or two on that one. But seeing a recent USA Today article got me thinkin about where its best to live and what singular existence of American culture ALWAYS alligns a better way of life. Naturally I thought of sports....
So the USA Today has come out with a list that attempts to quantify which state is best. The stat used is the average income per person, by state. Showing money per individual per state. Attempting to show the greatness of a state in one statistic. But You can't quantify happiness by money, city, or sports. That's what they tell me at least. I SAY, greatness of a state and city can be linked to SPORTS. Good'ol American sports capitalism at its finest! I SAY, America is Sports! I SAY, Sports is Capitalism! I SAY, Capitalism is America! I SAY, Baseball is freakin Apple Pie, Condoleezza Rice is an NFL Groupie, and Magic Johnson has the cure for AIDS!!!! I SAY, America and the capitalism of Sports in America is as intertwined as liberal/conservative flip flopping of the Rep/Dem parties since their inception!!!! But let me show you the difference in the top 10 compared to the bottom 10 in cities and their relationships with sports. Make your own opinion on how sports affects our nation.
The Top 10 is Connecticut, Mass., NJ, Maryland, NY, Wyoming, VA, Alaska, New Hampshire, and Washington. Sports DEFINITELY correlates to money in top 10 states. Connecticut gets the pass of not having a Pro team because ESPN in located in Bristol. If you're looking for logic, watch CNN... Mass, NJ Maryland, NY, VA and Washington contain 6 MLB teams, 4 NBA teams, 5 NFL teams, and 5 NHL teams!!! The top 10 is loaded with cities whose economy and dreams are built off of professional sports teams. 40yr plumbers, down on their luck Honda salesman, the Wal Mart greeter making ends meet. They ALL live for sports. That $9 ticket to your favorite MLB team that makes that shitty week a little better. That trip you planned for the past month. Crucial tailgate and game at your favorite NFL stadium. You know what I'm talkin about. You've decided to keep your box at the Staples Center. People are buying your shit again. Every fan has their own level of the dream. Their own city. Seems like the top 10 earning cities have a lot of teams. And a lot of fans. And a lot of people who have a complete escape for themselves or their family. And you know the state's economy and money generated from professional sports continuously funnels back into the citizens hands.
Now for the bottom rung. Number 50, going thru the bottom ten, shows you that city, sports, and prosperity is not just a coincidence. At number 50 is the state of Mississippi. And continuing down we have Idaho, Utah, West Virginia, Arkansas, South Carolina, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alabama, and Indiana. Who wants to live in any of those states? Anyone? anyone? don't be shy! The correlation of sports, escapism, the middle class of America, and happiness is intertwined like social oppression is to the fabric of American politics. 0 MLB teams, 2 NBA teams, 1 NFL teams, and 0 NHL teams. Is it any wonder they are on the bottom 10 of average income in America? Come On Man!!!!
The point is this...Not liking any sports means that you don't like America. The sports culture of America, its dreams, its capitalism, its never say die attitude is EXACTLY what America is. And if you are a person that cant appreciate any mainstream American sport then I say...You are a Commie and i am putting you on my list of people to report to Hoover and McCarthy!!! I'm Just Sayin.
America is made up of different experiences. And the differences in those childhood experiences make up a beautiful menagerie of Americanism. I grew up in a singular experience. An experience most people in America did not have. I grew up on a 7 acre farm complete with the experience of never buying fruits or vegetables. Cherries, Pears, Plums, Apples, Blackberries, Strawberries, Watermelons, and Grapes. Spinach, Corn, Green Beans, Carrots, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beets, Radishes, Onions, Okra, Lettuce, and Lima Beans. These were the fruits and vegetables we lived off of. We also had a steady supply of deer, turkey, and herring fish. Four wheelin, creek crossin, sleigh ridin, good country fun. True country living. While that was a great childhood experience, You would have to drug my ass to get me to live on a 7 acre farm as an adult!!! I want to drive 3 minutes to a RedBox rather than 20 minutes to a freakin Blockbuster!!! Everyone has their preference of country vs city. I have experienced both. And if you prefer the country, then you are wrong. And I'm sure there may be a disagreement or two on that one. But seeing a recent USA Today article got me thinkin about where its best to live and what singular existence of American culture ALWAYS alligns a better way of life. Naturally I thought of sports....
So the USA Today has come out with a list that attempts to quantify which state is best. The stat used is the average income per person, by state. Showing money per individual per state. Attempting to show the greatness of a state in one statistic. But You can't quantify happiness by money, city, or sports. That's what they tell me at least. I SAY, greatness of a state and city can be linked to SPORTS. Good'ol American sports capitalism at its finest! I SAY, America is Sports! I SAY, Sports is Capitalism! I SAY, Capitalism is America! I SAY, Baseball is freakin Apple Pie, Condoleezza Rice is an NFL Groupie, and Magic Johnson has the cure for AIDS!!!! I SAY, America and the capitalism of Sports in America is as intertwined as liberal/conservative flip flopping of the Rep/Dem parties since their inception!!!! But let me show you the difference in the top 10 compared to the bottom 10 in cities and their relationships with sports. Make your own opinion on how sports affects our nation.
The Top 10 is Connecticut, Mass., NJ, Maryland, NY, Wyoming, VA, Alaska, New Hampshire, and Washington. Sports DEFINITELY correlates to money in top 10 states. Connecticut gets the pass of not having a Pro team because ESPN in located in Bristol. If you're looking for logic, watch CNN... Mass, NJ Maryland, NY, VA and Washington contain 6 MLB teams, 4 NBA teams, 5 NFL teams, and 5 NHL teams!!! The top 10 is loaded with cities whose economy and dreams are built off of professional sports teams. 40yr plumbers, down on their luck Honda salesman, the Wal Mart greeter making ends meet. They ALL live for sports. That $9 ticket to your favorite MLB team that makes that shitty week a little better. That trip you planned for the past month. Crucial tailgate and game at your favorite NFL stadium. You know what I'm talkin about. You've decided to keep your box at the Staples Center. People are buying your shit again. Every fan has their own level of the dream. Their own city. Seems like the top 10 earning cities have a lot of teams. And a lot of fans. And a lot of people who have a complete escape for themselves or their family. And you know the state's economy and money generated from professional sports continuously funnels back into the citizens hands.
Now for the bottom rung. Number 50, going thru the bottom ten, shows you that city, sports, and prosperity is not just a coincidence. At number 50 is the state of Mississippi. And continuing down we have Idaho, Utah, West Virginia, Arkansas, South Carolina, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alabama, and Indiana. Who wants to live in any of those states? Anyone? anyone? don't be shy! The correlation of sports, escapism, the middle class of America, and happiness is intertwined like social oppression is to the fabric of American politics. 0 MLB teams, 2 NBA teams, 1 NFL teams, and 0 NHL teams. Is it any wonder they are on the bottom 10 of average income in America? Come On Man!!!!
The point is this...Not liking any sports means that you don't like America. The sports culture of America, its dreams, its capitalism, its never say die attitude is EXACTLY what America is. And if you are a person that cant appreciate any mainstream American sport then I say...You are a Commie and i am putting you on my list of people to report to Hoover and McCarthy!!! I'm Just Sayin.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Drug Testing for Welfare
Why don't we drug test people who want to receive Welfare from our govt? That is the question being proposed in various state legislatures across this country. As a country, we always have questions on how to regulate various social programs and the outside influences on those programs. Now once one state starts a bill, other states get the balls to follow suit. SB 1070 anyone? The questions and concerns of our social programs are always argued and decided by conservatives and liberals, not moderates. That is why all social arguments not only bring out the zealots but steer moderates to either side based on personal passion. The constitutional debate of drug testing for Welfare recipients is no different.
So far the states of Kentucky, Oregon, Nebraska, and Missouri have proposed bills that require drug testing to receive public assistance. While these bills have garnered support they also have serious opposition from various groups, including the ACLU (surprise surprise), National Assoc. of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, and the American Public Health Assoc. to name but a few. The ACLU says laws such as these are "scientifically, fiscally, and constitutionally unsound". The group cites studies showing welfare drug testing recipients are no more likely to use drugs than the rest of the population and that 70% of illicit drug users are employed. It states drug testing is an expensive and ineffective way to uncover drug abuse. Now the state of Michigan is the only state to implement a drug testing program for welfare recipients. That was short lived as the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Michigan ruled it was unconstitutional because it violated the 4th ammendment. The 4th ammendment contains a provision that barres unreasonable search and seizures. It is and will be tough to argue against the Constitution. It doesnt matter if you have right on your side.
First off, I am not some holy roller, straight edge guy. Not my style. I, like millions of Americans, have used "medicinal" drugs. I, like the other good citizens of this country, understand what I have done is illegal and am perfectly willing to accept the consequences if caught. But our Govt is basically saying it is okay that I and millions of other Americans get tested for drugs to have and keep their employment but that doesnt apply when the Gov't gives away OUR money. I find this appalling. I am not here to argue the complicated economics of drug testing success rates vs the money given to social program recipients and the qualifications and loopholes involved in getting those benefits. The real argument is right vs wrong.
Lets get it right. Complainers disgust me and they should disgust you. People who take no responsibility for their actions disgust me. Own up to your shit, you free loading bastards! Now I understand this may be a futile argument because in this instance it appears the Constitution is on the side of shiftless drug users and liberals. Doesn't make it right though. And personally when I look at a topic and pick a side, I decide what is right and not what will win. My conscience is clean, is yours?
So far the states of Kentucky, Oregon, Nebraska, and Missouri have proposed bills that require drug testing to receive public assistance. While these bills have garnered support they also have serious opposition from various groups, including the ACLU (surprise surprise), National Assoc. of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, and the American Public Health Assoc. to name but a few. The ACLU says laws such as these are "scientifically, fiscally, and constitutionally unsound". The group cites studies showing welfare drug testing recipients are no more likely to use drugs than the rest of the population and that 70% of illicit drug users are employed. It states drug testing is an expensive and ineffective way to uncover drug abuse. Now the state of Michigan is the only state to implement a drug testing program for welfare recipients. That was short lived as the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Michigan ruled it was unconstitutional because it violated the 4th ammendment. The 4th ammendment contains a provision that barres unreasonable search and seizures. It is and will be tough to argue against the Constitution. It doesnt matter if you have right on your side.
First off, I am not some holy roller, straight edge guy. Not my style. I, like millions of Americans, have used "medicinal" drugs. I, like the other good citizens of this country, understand what I have done is illegal and am perfectly willing to accept the consequences if caught. But our Govt is basically saying it is okay that I and millions of other Americans get tested for drugs to have and keep their employment but that doesnt apply when the Gov't gives away OUR money. I find this appalling. I am not here to argue the complicated economics of drug testing success rates vs the money given to social program recipients and the qualifications and loopholes involved in getting those benefits. The real argument is right vs wrong.
Lets get it right. Complainers disgust me and they should disgust you. People who take no responsibility for their actions disgust me. Own up to your shit, you free loading bastards! Now I understand this may be a futile argument because in this instance it appears the Constitution is on the side of shiftless drug users and liberals. Doesn't make it right though. And personally when I look at a topic and pick a side, I decide what is right and not what will win. My conscience is clean, is yours?
Friday, March 4, 2011
She said what?......Texas State Rep. Debbie Riddle's interview with Anderson Cooper
If you noticed in my last blog, I am not the biggest fan of Miss Debbie Riddle. I am not a fan of the Tea Party and the way they have twisted a Republican agenda to gain the support of obvious political zealots. She had a VERY interesting interview with Anderson Cooper on Anderson Cooper 360. Cooper took it to Riddle on her proof of "terror babies" and I applaud him for that. The video also included the Representative from the great state of Texas named Rafael Anchia. Watch the video up til the 4:20 mark to get the full annihilation of Rep Riddle by AC. I will not quote the first part of the interview. But I will give you the link, some quotes, and then what I think about it.
Here is the link to the AC360 interview. View for yourself.
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/11/video-little-terrorists-born-in-the-u-s/
Here are some quotes from the interview which I found to be especially informative.
Rep Debbie Riddle : "It is altogether possible, to make a dirty bomb, stick it in a suitcase, walk it across the southern border, and take it to downtown Houston or any other city and blow it up and kill a million or more folks. Why isn't the govt taking that seriously?"
Rep. Rafael Anchia : " It is a myth of anchor babies. To rise to some national security concern is really unsubstantiated, 9-11 bombers were here legally, Time Square (inferring to the bomber) was a naturalized citizen, was not an anchor baby, the person who tried to blow up Fountain Place in Dallas, which is my home, was here legally as well."
Rep Debbie Riddle : "There is no myth to it. Over 81% of babies in LBJ hospital right here in Houston are not here legally." "And the fact is this is breakin the back of taxpayers of Texas and the United States."
Anderson Cooper : "Dem Rep. Rafael Anchia Texas State House, You're not denying the point that some people come here to have there children become US citizens?"
First off, Mr Anchia did not deny that point made by Cooper. Second, this is not the first AC360 interview I have seen. Channel One? Anyone? Anyone? And Anderson Cooper is in my opinion the most respected political interviewer going today. He may be a little liberal biased but he gives everyone their fair chance to make their claim. And I applaud him for that.
Terror Babies huh. A bit Tea Party-esque in its insinuation. Rep Riddle is ill informed but not crazy. A person, much like former VP Quayle, who you don't want to argue your case. Thing is "terror babies" are very possible. When you have no border control, anything is possible. Who knows who slips through the border? Do you? Do I? NO we don't!!!! The last time the southern border of the United States was controlled was the middle of WWII. The Nazis were losing their grip on Europe. They were desperate. They wanted to invade the US through Mexico and Mexico vigorously declined. And THAT is the last time Mexico had the US interest at heart. One thing I do agree with Riddle on is the impact of anchor babies and the intent of some illegals to have their babies here. This next part is from a first hand interview of an anchor baby.
Her name is "Jane". She is a US Citizen and 22 yrs of age. Her father, mother, and older brother are illegal. Jane has a younger brother and younger sister that are citizens. Within the family's first 15 yrs in the US, the father and the older brother were deported. So as of now, Jane, her younger sister and her mother all live freely in the US. Last summer, I became involved in various immigration protests. I continuously used Jane as a sounding board. I wanted to know her very important view point. She enlightened me to the fact that she knows SEVERAL Mexican citizens who have illegally crossed the border for the purpose of having a child born into US Citizenship. This is how it goes down. A pregnant woman crosses legally on a tourist visa. It happens early in the pregnancy so it is not detected. She lives with a relative who is legal, gives birth in the US, and leaves afterwards with the child back to Mexico. The legal relative uses that Social Security number to get food stamps, free health care, and other social benefits. The number may also be used for a working illegal male in any form of employment. There is a certain agreeable compensation for the parent who lives in Mexico. This is first hand info. This is how it is. And if you don't agree, I suggest you find your own first generation border jumper to dispute me.
I'm Just Sayin
Here is the link to the AC360 interview. View for yourself.
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/11/video-little-terrorists-born-in-the-u-s/
Here are some quotes from the interview which I found to be especially informative.
Rep Debbie Riddle : "It is altogether possible, to make a dirty bomb, stick it in a suitcase, walk it across the southern border, and take it to downtown Houston or any other city and blow it up and kill a million or more folks. Why isn't the govt taking that seriously?"
Rep. Rafael Anchia : " It is a myth of anchor babies. To rise to some national security concern is really unsubstantiated, 9-11 bombers were here legally, Time Square (inferring to the bomber) was a naturalized citizen, was not an anchor baby, the person who tried to blow up Fountain Place in Dallas, which is my home, was here legally as well."
Rep Debbie Riddle : "There is no myth to it. Over 81% of babies in LBJ hospital right here in Houston are not here legally." "And the fact is this is breakin the back of taxpayers of Texas and the United States."
Anderson Cooper : "Dem Rep. Rafael Anchia Texas State House, You're not denying the point that some people come here to have there children become US citizens?"
First off, Mr Anchia did not deny that point made by Cooper. Second, this is not the first AC360 interview I have seen. Channel One? Anyone? Anyone? And Anderson Cooper is in my opinion the most respected political interviewer going today. He may be a little liberal biased but he gives everyone their fair chance to make their claim. And I applaud him for that.
Terror Babies huh. A bit Tea Party-esque in its insinuation. Rep Riddle is ill informed but not crazy. A person, much like former VP Quayle, who you don't want to argue your case. Thing is "terror babies" are very possible. When you have no border control, anything is possible. Who knows who slips through the border? Do you? Do I? NO we don't!!!! The last time the southern border of the United States was controlled was the middle of WWII. The Nazis were losing their grip on Europe. They were desperate. They wanted to invade the US through Mexico and Mexico vigorously declined. And THAT is the last time Mexico had the US interest at heart. One thing I do agree with Riddle on is the impact of anchor babies and the intent of some illegals to have their babies here. This next part is from a first hand interview of an anchor baby.
Her name is "Jane". She is a US Citizen and 22 yrs of age. Her father, mother, and older brother are illegal. Jane has a younger brother and younger sister that are citizens. Within the family's first 15 yrs in the US, the father and the older brother were deported. So as of now, Jane, her younger sister and her mother all live freely in the US. Last summer, I became involved in various immigration protests. I continuously used Jane as a sounding board. I wanted to know her very important view point. She enlightened me to the fact that she knows SEVERAL Mexican citizens who have illegally crossed the border for the purpose of having a child born into US Citizenship. This is how it goes down. A pregnant woman crosses legally on a tourist visa. It happens early in the pregnancy so it is not detected. She lives with a relative who is legal, gives birth in the US, and leaves afterwards with the child back to Mexico. The legal relative uses that Social Security number to get food stamps, free health care, and other social benefits. The number may also be used for a working illegal male in any form of employment. There is a certain agreeable compensation for the parent who lives in Mexico. This is first hand info. This is how it is. And if you don't agree, I suggest you find your own first generation border jumper to dispute me.
I'm Just Sayin
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Oh Tea Party folk....you crazy bastards you
Before anything, I give a thanks to a man named Michael, who went to a "that" school that resides in Charlottesville, for enlightening me on this topic. Thanks Mike.
This will be two articles. One, about the new bill being passed through the Texas State Senate by Rep Debbie Riddle and Two, addressing her conjoining interview with Texas State Rep Raphael Anchia on Anderson Cooper 360.
First let me say that in no way do I agree with the agenda of the Tea Party or how they manipulate the Republican agenda for their own benefit. Hello Texas State Representative Debbie Riddle.....
Rep. Riddle has proposed a new immigration bill into the Texas State Senate. The bill would make hiring an "unauthorized alien" a crime punishable by up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, unless that is, they are hired to do household chores. Now under House Bill 2012, introduced by Rep. Debbie Riddle, hiring an undocumented maid, caretaker, lawnworker or any type of houseworker would be allowed. What? Seriously people. Bills like this and people like her and Ms Sarah "Refudiate" Palin give well meaning Republicans a bad name.
Rep. Riddle has long wanted to propose a bill to the Texas State Senate that replicates in many forms the great Pro-American bill that is Arizona Bill SB 1070. Ms Riddle pretends she is against illegal immigration. Now if it affects her or her other McKenna sippin, Dubya lovin, aristocratic, nose in the air Texans then its not worth it. That is her message. She wants to punish people in this country illegally but NOT punish those who give those illegals the jobs they have!!!!! Ms. Riddle, you are a despicable person!!! The type of person that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence to protect the good citizens of America from. You DO NOT serve America's interests. You and your Tea Party do not bring logic! You bring wealth and racism to your bills!!! I for one, say good day!! I said good day!
I'm Just Sayin
This will be two articles. One, about the new bill being passed through the Texas State Senate by Rep Debbie Riddle and Two, addressing her conjoining interview with Texas State Rep Raphael Anchia on Anderson Cooper 360.
First let me say that in no way do I agree with the agenda of the Tea Party or how they manipulate the Republican agenda for their own benefit. Hello Texas State Representative Debbie Riddle.....
Rep. Riddle has proposed a new immigration bill into the Texas State Senate. The bill would make hiring an "unauthorized alien" a crime punishable by up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, unless that is, they are hired to do household chores. Now under House Bill 2012, introduced by Rep. Debbie Riddle, hiring an undocumented maid, caretaker, lawnworker or any type of houseworker would be allowed. What? Seriously people. Bills like this and people like her and Ms Sarah "Refudiate" Palin give well meaning Republicans a bad name.
Rep. Riddle has long wanted to propose a bill to the Texas State Senate that replicates in many forms the great Pro-American bill that is Arizona Bill SB 1070. Ms Riddle pretends she is against illegal immigration. Now if it affects her or her other McKenna sippin, Dubya lovin, aristocratic, nose in the air Texans then its not worth it. That is her message. She wants to punish people in this country illegally but NOT punish those who give those illegals the jobs they have!!!!! Ms. Riddle, you are a despicable person!!! The type of person that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence to protect the good citizens of America from. You DO NOT serve America's interests. You and your Tea Party do not bring logic! You bring wealth and racism to your bills!!! I for one, say good day!! I said good day!
I'm Just Sayin
Friday, February 25, 2011
A quick thought about blogs.....
So I decided to peruse some other blogs. I quickly did this by clicking on the next blog link at the top of www.statinurcase.blogspot.com . The next TEN blogs took me to wallet sized pictures of someone's family. Every page was different. Every page had a different title, Matthew Family, The Burns, Me Patricia and Skip,....as the list goes on and on. BTW, who gives a fuck about Skip, the dog? THIS is pertinent info for the Internet. I am sooooo naive. Why people why?
I had the misconception that blogs had some useful info. I thought people actually blogged about shit that they were either professionally great at or had a angle in how they brought the knowledge to people. And this led to followers and readers. But I am wrong. Blogs, for now, appear to be a family album. A testament that facebook doesn't have enough picture sharing capabilities for some people. The belief that people actually give a shit what a four year old looks like in mid swing at the park! Here's a fuckin clue. He's looks like I did the first time I did shrooms. Full of wonderment and completely spaced out!
Surprise surprise! I actually write about shit that involves people that don't have your last name. Crazy, i know. Dammit, the level of peoples freakin intelligence just piss me off! The expectation that you start a web page for people to follow but you don't actually put anything relevant to them on there. Wow. I am glad I am not that schmuck. I pretend I can write interesting articles about sports, politics, and current events and my friends pretend to be interested. Awesome. But at least I try and at least I'm not regaling you with tales of their latest drool or why their poop is yellow.
I'm Just Sayin
I had the misconception that blogs had some useful info. I thought people actually blogged about shit that they were either professionally great at or had a angle in how they brought the knowledge to people. And this led to followers and readers. But I am wrong. Blogs, for now, appear to be a family album. A testament that facebook doesn't have enough picture sharing capabilities for some people. The belief that people actually give a shit what a four year old looks like in mid swing at the park! Here's a fuckin clue. He's looks like I did the first time I did shrooms. Full of wonderment and completely spaced out!
Surprise surprise! I actually write about shit that involves people that don't have your last name. Crazy, i know. Dammit, the level of peoples freakin intelligence just piss me off! The expectation that you start a web page for people to follow but you don't actually put anything relevant to them on there. Wow. I am glad I am not that schmuck. I pretend I can write interesting articles about sports, politics, and current events and my friends pretend to be interested. Awesome. But at least I try and at least I'm not regaling you with tales of their latest drool or why their poop is yellow.
I'm Just Sayin
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