Two Thumbs. One up and one down.

The ups and downs of life.
Who was Deadliest?It was the James Gang with 544 holes in Capone’s head.

 So let me check the list for who picked the James Gang;

http://open.salon.com/blog/two_thumbs/2010/05/04/deadliest_warrior/comment

Lets see, there's ME, I picked 550 wins, 6 off not bad.  And, uh, hmm. 

NORead full post »

I pondered this for a while.  Do I truly want a short “lived” death cult?  Or a far more profitable control the masses cult?  Clearly the money is with control.  Just look and any church, temple, mosque.  They are not hurting for money.

 

 BUT !! Read full post »

Tonight the Lead is gonna fly!!

 

It’s Jesse James and the James Gang vs. Al Capone and the Chicago mob.

 

This is going to be a close one, so I’m going to break the weapons, I think will be used, down and make comparisons.

 

Short Range,

James will bring the Buck… Read full post »

The CEO of oil giant BP says the rig that exploded & sank was run by another company with 'their people, their processes.' Florida's governor says the rig is spewing more than 200,000 gallons a day.

That's the headline that many people will look at, get enraged about and then move. Read full post »

I know this was not a competition, but I’m declaring a WINNER anyway. 

Using advanced reasoning and deductive skills that would put the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Magnum P.I. to shame! 

1 & 2 bc if 1 then likely 2.”  JONATHAN WOLFMAN!!!!

 Lets give JonathRead full post »

OK, being new, I'm game for this.  Here are 2 truths and 1 lie. 

1)  My full name goes from one edge of my Birth Certificate to the other edge.

2)  I've made radio news twice.

3)  I enjoy the open road feeling that comes from riding morocycles. Read full post »

You are at your graduation dinner. Your best friend or favorite relative
stands up and talks about your five most significant strengths that
contributed to your successful graduation from college. What do you
think they are?

 

Ok, well my favorite relative, my Mom, wouldn’t publically speak.&nRead full post »

APRIL 28, 2010 11:00AM

Last night I spanked Placebostudman!

As well as;

Don Rich

DJohn 

I had an open call challenge for Deadliest Warrior.  I invited all to choose and winner and trash talk as to why he would win and call the number of wins out of 1000 battles.

 

The LOSERS posted;

2 words, dude....War Elephant...Attilla did

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APRIL 27, 2010 2:04PM

Edwin's (Two Thumbs) 3 sentences

I tried to live up to my Grandfathers memory and failed.

 I tried to fill my Dads shoes and failed.

Hope I don't fail being me. Read full post »

APRIL 27, 2010 11:19AM

Deadliest Warrior!

Deadliest Warrior is back and more gruesome than ever!

 

Last week it was SWAT vs. GSG9.

 

At first, I must admit, that I thought GSG9 would win because they are an anti-terror squad, and the Germans have a rep of being very good at killing people.  My sons chose SWAT because they were/… Read full post »

I have faint memories of watching the Apollo rockets take off and even less of the interviews they gave while in flight.  But I grew up in a small, and I mean small town in Ill, so we could really see the stars at night, from horizon to horizon.I had a… Read full post »

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law will increase the nation's health care tab instead of bringing costs down, government economic forecasters concluded Thursday in a sobering assessment of the sweeping legislation.

Wow!!  Isn't that what conservatives told us wRead full post »

APRIL 21, 2010 11:56AM

How far is to far?

Where do you draw the line?

When you do say; “You can go this far and no further or it’s on like Donkey Kong!”

 

My rant from this point on is Scanners fault, I accept no responsibility for my actions and I will not listen to that little voice in my head… Read full post »

APRIL 20, 2010 2:01PM

My hand is in a naughty place.

Things you may and may not want to imagine.

Ladies,  I’ll be guessing at how you think. 

Men, We will vary only slightly.

It’s the weekend, all the kids are gone and won’t be back for hours.

Men; ahh.  Time for some peace and quiet, or maybe get a peace andRead full post »

APRIL 20, 2010 12:45PM

My hand is in a naughty place.

Things you may and may not want to imagine.

Ladies,  I’ll be guessing at how you think. 

Men, We will vary only slightly.

It’s the weekend, all the kids are gone and won’t be back for hours.

Men; ahh.  Time for some peace and quiet, or maybe get a peace andRead full post »

APRIL 15, 2010 1:56PM

TEA partiers don't like Obama.

This just in from MSNBC Nearly 9 in 10 disapprove of the job Mr. Obama is doing overall, and about the same percentage fault his handling on the specifics, too: health care, the economy, and the federal budget deficit. More than 8 in 10 hold an unfavorable view of him personally, and… Read full post »
APRIL 13, 2010 2:28PM

Is this an ideal Constitution?

1. No economic activity aimed at monopolization or unfair competition shall be allowed.2. Citizens shall have the right to gather peacefully, without weapons, and to hold meetings, rallies, demonstrations, marches and pickets 3. Everyone shall have the right to work under conditions meeting the requi… Read full post »

What's a friend?

Someone that will hold your hair while your puking. Except for me, I'm a sympathy puker, but I will hand you another to get that taste out of your mouth.

If your sick.  Stay the hell away!!  I can't afford to miss any work.

When your down.  Will… Read full post »

APRIL 11, 2010 5:19PM

20 Random Thoughts for the Day

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

 

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

 

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap whenRead full post »

APRIL 10, 2010 11:57AM

28th Amendment

For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress.  Many citizens had no idea that Congress members could retire with the same pay after only one term, that they don't pay into Social Security, that they specifically exempted themselves from many of the laws they haveRead full post »

APRIL 7, 2010 4:32PM

MAN of the year!!

I copied this from msnbc, the bold is my notes as I go along.

 

NEW YORK - A French tourist who rescued a toddler who fell into New York's East River says he didn't think twice about diving in to save the girl.  I can't tell anymore frog jokes.

Two-year-old… Read full post »

APRIL 6, 2010 4:42PM

Famous last words.

What are some famous last words that you said or inspire you in life?I'll never get marries as long as I live!  I'm happy with my 2nd wife.I'm never having kids.  At the birth of my 3rd, I said that's the last one, no matter what!!  I have 5 now.It's not… Read full post »
APRIL 5, 2010 11:33AM

A Warrior takes a walk

     I was feeling my age, and the memories of yesterday tugged at me.  So I had an extra cup of coffee (with whiskey, of course), ran a comb threw my beard (where did that stuff come from), cleaned and donned my old armor, checked my blade and smiled to myself… Read full post »

APRIL 2, 2010 11:19AM

You ever just sit and think?

And wonder;

Why am I just sitting here thinking?

Dear Citizens of the United States, Due to the current financial crisis caused by the slowdown of the economy and people living longer than expected, your government has implemented a new policy for retiring workers 50 years or older. The initial program will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People EarlRead full post »