Archive for January, 2009
A chicken wing, or a life
Written by Michael Vass
I have often said that much of the anger (or envy if you prefer) that America receives from the other nations of the world is due to us being
“Powerful, rich, and free… all at the same time.” – from The West Wing
Well that is mostly true. We are the king of the [...]
PETA promotes soft core porn?
Written by Michael Vass
Wow. The people at PETA are really something else.
Warning, the following video is highly suggestive and therefore may not be appropriate for anyone under 18.
Now here is the question. Is PETA promoting sex with vegetables?
That seems to be the only thing that this ad is promoting. Fetish sex. It does nothing [...]
Bullfighting at 11 yrs old is wrong in every way
Written by Michael Vass
Sometimes you just can’t believe what you read. And even video is not enough to get things to sink in.
What can you say about this?
Well the first thing that caught my attention is the fact that the child started in this profession at the tender age of 4. That is just way [...]
American Idol is for pikers, Harlem is for talent
Written by Michael Vass
With all the people that go out to American Idol each year I have to wonder why those that are serious actually show up there. Because when you think about it, it is one of the least successful avenues an entertainer can take to get recognized.
I came to this understanding the second [...]
The Democratic Party: entertaining with polispeak
Written by Michael Vass
Democrats are really something. I don’t say this because I favor Democrats. Nor because they are special in any way. And let me clarify this - I am speaking about politicians and not people.
Democrats are just as prone to polispeak. They break campaign promises just as often. They have scandals, ignore constituents, [...]
The 100 day countdown has as many questions
Written by Michael Vass
Well I read something that was quite interesting the other day. It dealt with the questions of what we can expect from an Obama Administration. The article by Jim VandeHei and John F. Harris titled What we don’t know about Obama points to some interesting thoughts.
So far we know that President [...]
Caroline Kennedy is out, thank goodness
Written by Michael Vass
In the best news since President Obama was elected, Caroline Kennedy has removed herself from consideration for the Senate seat of now Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The people of New York State should rejoice.
The news now ends the highly probable appointment that Kennedy was expected to receive.
“Kennedy discussed withdrawing from the [...]
President Obama’s inaugural speech
Written by Michael Vass
While I may not agree with the politics of President Obama, there should be no question that I respect and admire the man. He has accomplished something I have grown up thinking was impossible in my lifetime. He is an inspiration, and is the image of America. Never doubt that my differences [...]
Who has bigger balls, Congress or Clinton? Clinton it seems.
Written by Michael Vass
Sometimes you almost feel like Congress can get something right. Then you realize it’s Congress – the worst Congress ever, that has accomplished the least ever – and then you know how bad you’re screwed.
Case in point. Senator Hillary Clinton is about to become the Secretary of State. Such an abomination [...]
Politics - the ultimate career
Written by Michael Vass
Ah the joy of politics. There is nothing like it. Only in politics can a person give a promise to millions of people, publicly, and then get a promotion when they fail miserably to follow thru. Only in politics can promises on the campaign trail be reversed 180 degrees once elected. Only [...]
Smoking today, your life tomorrow
Written by Michael Vass
Smoking is a bad habit. I can say that because I am a smoker. To be completely honest I am addicted to smoking. And have been for nearly 2 decades now.
That said, I am also an American citizen. Cigarettes are legal and available for purchase across the nation, if you are of [...]
What can you do to prevent another Grant, Bell, Diallo, or other police murder?
Written by Michael Vass
The question before us is what can we do to prevent another senseless murder from occurring? How can we stop the police departments from across the nation from seeing Blacks as target practice?
In case you missed some of those numbers I will provide them again.
BART Director Carol Ward Allen: 510-464-6095 or BoardofDirectors@bart.gov
Police [...]
Oscar Grant murdered by Oakland police in cold blood
Written by Michael Vass
Can we even start a year without something racial happening in this country? I have already spoken about my thoughts concerning the Muslim family that were subjected to fear and discrimination while trying to take a flight. But this is something far worse.
On New Years eve, hours into the start of the [...]
BBC makes questionable choice for Doctor Who
Written by Michael Vass
Matt Smith is the new Doctor. Who is he? Good question. He was nowhere on my radar screens, nor those of any Brit I have read about.
For those not familiar I’m talking about the 11th actor to play the titular role of Dr. Who. The show has been on the BBC for [...]
Jett Travolta, son of John Travolta, passes
Written by Michael Vass
I just finished discussing the upcoming movie Taking of Pelham 123 that will star Denzel Washington and John Travolta when I saw the news. I am sad to hear of the death of John Travolta’s young son Jett.
No parent ever wishes to outlive their child, and no family ever should have to [...]
