O'Doherty's question and ensuing article sums it up damned well as far as I'm concerned, a resounding YES!! 

“The main characteristics common to Third World countries are a high level of debt, an income distribution concent… Read full post »

I LOVE meat of any kind (well, any kind I've had to date). I love fish, especially from the ocean (not so much the mushy fresh-water stuff).

I was once an avid fisher and hunter, but one day after catching a catfish in Oklahoma, I was attempting to clean it. Believe… Read full post »

The anti-Muslim fervor has stretched across America. Shamefully we have become more like the hate-mongers of Nazi Germany with each passing day.

When we can read a news article from traditionally conservative organization The Christian Sience Monitor defending President Obama's lack of… Read full post »

My Rant for Today!

“The United States is the best place in the world.” “The United States is THE example of democracy.” “The United States has the best health care in the world;” “I would never want to have a health care system like Canada, England, Australia… Read full post »

It still baffles me that one of the most progressive states in the country, California, actually approved prop 8. Having lived in California for 20+ years, even conservative Orange County had enough progressive-thinking people to get the law through easily. Stupefying at the least, but it appears tha… Read full post »

To the Rex, wherever he may be.   

As a youngster in rural Oklahoma, I learned many "things." I learned to rope a calf, tie it to the saddle horn until it was completely helpless, hop off the horse, tag its ear, brand and castrate him with heavy-duty rubber bands wrapped around… Read full post »

The pilot in this chase plane sounds like she's really enjoying the flight, directing the new F-35 Joint Strike Force fighter jet.

I can't imbed this video, so select the URL.  When you arrive at the site, select "F-35 Test" then select the video "AA-1 Tests Afterburner during 5th Flight: H… Read full post »

Until a few minutes ago, I'd never heard the term "Cinquain," but I'm always open to a challenge, so here goes:

Supple 

 Bare skin 

Pressing, electrifying, mesmerizing 

Smooth, warm, against mine 

You Read full post »

I really need to get some of their shoes man! Hell, I wear out a pair of Adidas in 3 months just walking around (and I don't even get to hear the cool music that accompanies the shoes).

In response to Lunchlady's open call!

I used to have a recurring dream that a huge white dog with red eyes was peering through my bedroom window, staring right into my eyes, teeth glistening like white daggers as he/she snarled at me.   The dream was frequent enough that I often d… Read full post »

A good friend tipped me about these guys.  I'd never heard of them until today, but their music and videos are awesome and the lyrics are gorgeous

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do

Probably the best example of U.S. arrogance, Manifest Destiny gave the U.S. the notion that they could commit genocide against the Native Americans, rob them and others of their land and remove the children of the Native Americans from their homes, place them in orphanages to teach them "the civ… Read full post »

I think most of us have seen numbers related to the foolhardy "War on Drugs" in one place or another.  "The War On Drugs Clock" is one of many. 

Time Magazine clearly defines the utter failure of this war. Spending, as of March 2009, in excess of 2.5 trillion dollars an… Read full post »

Congress is balking at renewing unemployment benefits and COBRA, strategizing on elections and maintaining a “frugal appearance.”

“The U.S. Senate today got the unemployment extension bill approved by the House last month, but changes have been made and a lot of political maneuverin… Read full post »

The blockade of Gaza seems to be repeating history in reverse. The Turkish aid flotilla raided this past week is reminiscent of the British attack on the “Exodus 1947” in 1947. Loaded with Jewish immigrants heading to blockaded Palestine from Germany’s death camps, British soldiers… Read full post »

WHO OWNS THE U.S?  OIL!  WHO?  OIL! I CAN'T HERE YOU. SAY IT AGAIN!  OIL! OIL!

Well, here are some heart-breaking pictures of our nation's owners.  And they're finally, after 40 days, admitting that British Petroleum won't be able to stop the flow? 

The m… Read full post »

Pfffft!  Some people just love me for my tuna!  What can I say?

3 large cans Albacore white meat tuna in water

Juice of 3 fresh limes

2 bunches cilantro finely chopped

2 cans sliced black olives

2 cups FINELY shredded cheddar cheese (or four-cheese Mexican blend)

1 or 2 table… Read full post »