That warms the cockles of my heart.
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Location:Columbus, OH.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Things I overheard
So, I'm sitting on the hotel eating my breakfast and the people in the table behind me are having a little political discussion. And I overhear one of the ladies there say, "I'm a Liberal, Black, American, and I'm never voting for Obama again." And the bonus is she's in college.
That warms the cockles of my heart.
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That warms the cockles of my heart.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Made me think
Does anyone else think the "See Something, Say Something" commercials don't pass the Jews in the Attic test?
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Quick Thought.
I see a lot of similarities between the #OWS and the Revolutionary Council of France. And no, that's not a good thing. Read a history book.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
I don't know what the Californians get all excited about....
http://ww2.cox.com/myconnection/tulsa/today/news/national/article.cox?articleId=D9QR21U01&moduleType=apNews
But seriously, they managed to shake things up here just a little bit. I actually had to listen to the radio and hear them talking about it to figure out what it was I felt.
But seriously, they managed to shake things up here just a little bit. I actually had to listen to the radio and hear them talking about it to figure out what it was I felt.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
I hate airports
So, I'm on my way to Columbus OH, for a last interview for a job in Lear 45's up there. And I've decided to come clean finally.
I hate airports.
I know that's shocking to see. Doubly so because I'm a pilot and we, you know, kinda have to use them.
And don't get me wrong. I love to fly. Best office window view you could ever get, all the buttons you'd ever want to push, etc.
But when I have to use the airlines to get anywhere, I'm virtually bombarded with reminders of why traveling this way sucks. Normally, I don't have to worry about the suckage. Being a corporate pilot, when I'm flying the trip, rarely do I use the main passenger terminal at the airports. In fact, we actively try to avoid using the same airports airlines use. And if we do, we'll use the private or general aviation terminal. No lines, no TSA gropings, no gigantic fat guy who just sat in the gate seat RIGHT NEXT to me when there's 80 open seats all around us. WTF, srsly dude?
Great, we're boarding now. And only 20 minutes late too.
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I hate airports.
I know that's shocking to see. Doubly so because I'm a pilot and we, you know, kinda have to use them.
And don't get me wrong. I love to fly. Best office window view you could ever get, all the buttons you'd ever want to push, etc.
But when I have to use the airlines to get anywhere, I'm virtually bombarded with reminders of why traveling this way sucks. Normally, I don't have to worry about the suckage. Being a corporate pilot, when I'm flying the trip, rarely do I use the main passenger terminal at the airports. In fact, we actively try to avoid using the same airports airlines use. And if we do, we'll use the private or general aviation terminal. No lines, no TSA gropings, no gigantic fat guy who just sat in the gate seat RIGHT NEXT to me when there's 80 open seats all around us. WTF, srsly dude?
Great, we're boarding now. And only 20 minutes late too.
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Location:DTW
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
My thoughts on this video.
This video:
came out just after the OccupyOaklanders were dispersed/arrested by the police. I've watched it several times and I've come to some conclusions about this.
She used the term "chemical weapons" twice. Once before the cut to the Oakland Police Chief's comments and once after. Notice the police chief didn't say chemical weapons and I would have to doubt that the officer who made the announcement before tear gas was deployed used that term.
When asked if this was an "appropriate response", she pauses and looks up and left. As if she is trying to remember what she was told.
Call me crazy, but she had to have been coached. And badly at that. I can see whoever coached her telling her to make sure to use the words "chemical weapons" but not telling her that throwing bottles and rocks at the police is assault. So, she's grabbed from the crowd, told what the interviewer will ask, instructed to use the incendiary catch phrases and then gets blindsided when the talking head decides to ask a preliminary setup question not on the script she'd been handed. At which point the fail became avalanche like in proportions.
came out just after the OccupyOaklanders were dispersed/arrested by the police. I've watched it several times and I've come to some conclusions about this.
She used the term "chemical weapons" twice. Once before the cut to the Oakland Police Chief's comments and once after. Notice the police chief didn't say chemical weapons and I would have to doubt that the officer who made the announcement before tear gas was deployed used that term.
When asked if this was an "appropriate response", she pauses and looks up and left. As if she is trying to remember what she was told.
Call me crazy, but she had to have been coached. And badly at that. I can see whoever coached her telling her to make sure to use the words "chemical weapons" but not telling her that throwing bottles and rocks at the police is assault. So, she's grabbed from the crowd, told what the interviewer will ask, instructed to use the incendiary catch phrases and then gets blindsided when the talking head decides to ask a preliminary setup question not on the script she'd been handed. At which point the fail became avalanche like in proportions.
Friday, October 28, 2011
I have no idea.
No, seriously. I have no idea what the fuck she is saying here. I mean I recognise that the words are English but I'm not sure she's actually, you know, speaking it. OOH! Maybe she's just getting out of one of them tent revival meetings and she's still speaking in tongues.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
On a serious note...
As another Blogorado comes to an end, I think it's time we talked about one of the down sides to the gathering.
It's a documented psychological phenomenon. I'm talking about PBD syndrome. Post Blogorado Depression Syndrome.
Years of research by many of the most noted doctors in the field have studied it. I feel it's important that I post here their recommendations.
Currently there is no known cure. You will feel depressed for the next few days to a week. It's Okay. Spend some time in bed. I find crying into your pillow or favorite Teddy bear works. (I use Ambulance Driver). And remember we're gonna do it next year.
So, buck up, little campers.
This has been a public service announcement. I now return you to your regular scheduled blog reading.
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It's a documented psychological phenomenon. I'm talking about PBD syndrome. Post Blogorado Depression Syndrome.
Years of research by many of the most noted doctors in the field have studied it. I feel it's important that I post here their recommendations.
Currently there is no known cure. You will feel depressed for the next few days to a week. It's Okay. Spend some time in bed. I find crying into your pillow or favorite Teddy bear works. (I use Ambulance Driver). And remember we're gonna do it next year.
So, buck up, little campers.
This has been a public service announcement. I now return you to your regular scheduled blog reading.
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