8.07.2008

Random Thursday Morning Thoughts

  • I could have sworn I was coming down with the flu last night, but then it left me. Weird. Maybe just allergies
  • I haven't mentioned the Republicans meeting in the House while its not in session because it is a silly publicity stunt. (And that Rep. Jeb Hensarling, who replaced Charles Stenholm, is a Rush Limbaugh starter kit. He actually said, "Americans can't afford to go on vacation so I don't think it's right that Nancy Pelosi gets to go on vacation." Incredible.)
  • I had a craving for Ranch Style Bean last night and went to the store to get some.
  • I got to meet Greg "The Hammer" Williams yesterday. What a nice guy.
  • Man, I don't understand the "controversy" over the pic of the new Decatur High School Elementary School principal that appeared in the Messenger. I thought it was great and just fun.
  • Joel Osteen's wife is being sued in a silly lawsuit after she got a little snippy on an airplane. A flight attendant claims she was pushed which caused, and I'm not making this up, anxiety and hemorrhoids. And the story also says she wants 10% of Olsteen's net worth in punitive damages. I hope she doesn't get a dime.
  • I was involved in a funny bit yesterday at the courthouse as we tried to recreate what it will be like if Joel Osteen is called as a witness. We could just see an enthralled and smiling jury as Joel testifies (and you have to do this with a Joel voice), "Yes my wife can have a temper but God didn't make us sheep, now did He? He gave us emotions and wants us to express them. Now my dear wife, who has the patience of Job after putting up with me all these years, might get a little angry when I don't take out the trash or won't turn off the television, but she wouldn't raise a hand to another soul. God doesn't work within us like that. Does He?"
  • Thank goodness our long National Nightmare is over since Brett Favre signed with the Jets last night. (But I always pronounce his name as Fafffraaaa ever since I saw Something About Mary.)
  • Speaking of that movie, that "Seven Minute Abs" scene makes me laugh every time
  • I wonder if that pic above will enlarge?
  • I actually heard the AOL alert at the courthouse yesterday when the words, "You've got mail!" came over a computer speaker. Hadn't heard that in years.
  • Overnight news: "Police said it appears a 44-year-old man killed his wife and their 14-year-old daughter before turning the gun on himself this week in their North Fort Worth home."Man, there are a lot of murder-suicides these days.
  • I haven't been to downtown Fort Worth in a while. I used to go all the time.
  • I feel sorry for people that have to hire me to defend them against a simple marijuana possession charge.
  • I always thought there was a greater chance of Speedo Man whipping my arse than getting a letter from a Dairy Queen lawyer.
  • I once prosecuted a guy for robbing the Dairy Queen in Rhome. He actually went to prison. He was not a criminal mastermind.
  • Remember when Dallas tried to get the rights to the 2012 Olympics? Yep, a marathon in 104 degree temperature would be swell.
  • Twenty-six cheerleaders (yep, 26) got stuck in the same elevator in Austin yesterday. I'm pretty sure I saw that in a movie on Cinemax last weekend.

68 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my - a bunch of girls stuck in an elevator?

There will be lawsuits over this one.

One charge: Some girls fainted from the massive amounts of hairspray, perfume and deodorant odors they had to breath during the ordeal.

Anonymous said...

Send the Speaker of the House on vacation and make it a very, very long one! Talking about we have a planet to save as though Americans can do it alone! And to think we had someone like Charlie Stenholm that could have been Speaker years ago! And the person who replaced him is finally in the news....has anyone seen him in the District doing anything? No...

The picture of the new high school principal tells me she isn't the person for the job because she did not have the judgement not to pose for it! School spirit...don't think so! Education...don't think so.

Anonymous said...

I'm sure the boys at DHS WISH that was their principal...darn the luck...she is the principal at Carson Elementary School. What controversy?

Anonymous said...

Greggo ROCKS!!!!

Anonymous said...

Greg Williams is a good dude....

Anonymous said...

Just is not a pose that exudes "I'm a professional in charge of your little ones!" Poor choice.

Anonymous said...

Flu symtoms - was feeling like that twice this week. Took some Zyrtec, Done!

The Republicans have taken the STUNT straight out of the Democratic playbook.

Ranch Style Beans - Love'm, can't beat Friojle Power.

Still haven't seen a picture of the new Principle at Carson. What's the hold-up?

Anonymous said...

HEY WHERE DID HAMMER?

Anonymous said...

Not sure if McCain could keep up with this one.

Bill

Anonymous said...

It wouldn't be a big deal if DeWayne Tamplen were on the front of the Messenger instead.

But they use the principal of Carson Elementary instead (probably because she is an awfully good-looking woman), and a controversy erupts!

I imagine this "supposed" controversy is coming from some old, uptight, unattractive woman!

Anonymous said...

I was not impressed the last time I ate at the Dairy Queen in Rhome (and this was last month)!

It was dirty, unclean and the people behind the counter took forever to get my food out.

Anonymous said...

Some people need to get a life and then rent a sense of humor!! Leave that new principal alone! She did it in fun and I'm glad to see she's got that kind of personality. It'll help her with the kids and whether these "stuck in the muds" understand it or not, she will really have their respect and a better rapore to deal with them.

Anonymous said...

BG..you've got to check out the story on yahoo about the plea deal for fried chicken...

Anonymous said...

it's really a shame and disgrace that this "lawsuit" against ms. osteen has been allowed to actually reach the courthouse..goes to show how easy it is to be sued in our great country..

gern blansten said...

So the Republicans not leaving is just a political stunt, huh? What about the dems not even wanting a vote on offshore drilling? What about them SHUTTING DOWN CONGRESS and leaving without addressing something the whole country desperately needs addressed? Is that a silly political stunt?
Whatever happened to Nancy Pelosi saying this congress was going to get things done?
It's fun to see them in a tight spot, though. If they stay and vote against the offshore drilling, they'll be booted out of congress come the next election. If they vote for the offshoredrilling, they will lose their stupid liberal base.
Feel the rope around your necks, libs?

Anonymous said...

"I feel sorry for people that have to hire me to defend them..."
Did you really have to qualify that statement? Hardy har har

If I was an elevator, and I managed to be lucky enough to capture 26 high shool cheerleaders at the same time, wouldn't it be foolish of me to let them escape with just the push of a button?

I imagine that prosecuting some dude that robs the Dairy Queen in Rhome is a cakewalk. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, it was the DAIRY QUEEN in RHOME! The state needs to take control of this man's life. It would be different if he had knocked off AC's Beer Barn."

Is ADQ gonna come after me now for using their name without permission? Know any good lawyers?

The original Faithful B1 (you know what I'm talking about)

Anonymous said...

After further consideration, I believe the picture of the new Principle at Carson Elementary was taken with the Children in mind and not the entire population of Wise County. Gas is still high, we have a war taking place in Iraq, those in Washington are a joke, we need rain and there is just more to worry about. If she turns out to be a "Dud" then you can hammer her. No offense toward Greggo meant.

atvtrlrdr said...

Two Thoughts:

Where is the picture of the 26 cheerleaders. I can just imagine their young, firm, sweating bodies pressed up against each other......maybe I better move on to the other thought.

We recently spent 30 minutes waiting on a freakin' moolatte at the Rhome DQ. They were out of mix, but didn't tell us. They actually added mix and we were waiting on it to freeze.

I was in the truck with the kids and my wife went inside. I finaly went in and told my wife to come on and I was not quiet about it.

I will never stop at that hell hole again.

Anonymous said...

Imagine the Republicans trying to do the will of the American people. How dare they? People bitch about the price of gasoline and liberal weenies take 5 weeks off. How compassionate. Just inflate your tires and keep paying high prices. It's the American way. If it's a publicity stunt, how come the dinosaur media is not covering it? Would it be because they don't want their party of choice to be exposed as turning their back on their responsibility to the American people? I also wonder why the liberal weenie led Congress approval rating is in the single digits? The most powerful woman in America can only sell 2,700 books despite all the publicity she has recieved. This one thing I do agree with B. Hussein Muhammed Obammy, it's time for a change. A change of leadership of Congress.

Anonymous said...

i don't know how in the fyouck DQ has stayed in bidness this long..hell an ice cream cone cost 4 bucks after tax..

Anonymous said...

Flu-Like symptoms and Ranch Style Beans? Connected? I think so.

Anonymous said...

Check out the headline on Drudgereport about the mayor of Detroit being sent to jail. Click on the link, read the story and tell me if you see what party affiliation he belongs to. I'll give you one clue, he's not Republican.

Anonymous said...

They have to charge 4 bucks for an ice cream cone because your liberal weenie Congress' only accomplishment was to raise the minimum wage. I seemed to have read where the service at these places is awful but they got a well deserved raise thanks to Pay Premium Prices Pelosi. Time for a change anyone? Keep those tires inflated.

Anonymous said...

I think Pelosi is just about Pelosi. Remember her waltzing around with her grandchildren when she was chosen as speaker. Were we supposed to be impressed with her maternal side?

Her vacation this time is likely to get another eye job and buy a bright red suit before she prances around again at the Democratic convention.

Anonymous said...

were those cheerleaders all from mckinney and alvord..???

Anonymous said...

Butt seriously folks..How can WE THE PEOPLE take back our GOVERNMENT..?? Why can't we send people we know to be honest hardworking folks to Washington, instead of PROFESSIONAL POLITICIANS..?? Somebody please....!!

Anonymous said...

10:22, It's simple. Vote Republican.

Anonymous said...

Want to really shake rattle and roll Politicians? Do not vote for an incumbent. If Every standing Congressman was tossed out, they would then see the American people are fed up.

Anonymous said...

1030 you are an idiot, i said honest people, cant you read you f'n turdhead..??

Anonymous said...

I would start with her navel and work my way to all those other sweet parts..ummmmm hummmmm..!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

ME LUVZ ME SUM GEORGIA FOOTBALL..STOP YER GRINNIN AND DROP YER LINNEN..!!

Anonymous said...

What is it with football and girls wanting to expose their neckedness? Their mothers start this crap with their daughters in elementary school or sooner. As these children grow to maturity, more and more skin is exposed. Is this a meat market selling something to the highest bidder?

Anonymous said...

my favorite baseball player at the moment is a starter for the cubs ... and only because of his last name.

mr. fukedome

i'm just saying

Anonymous said...

10:45, Which party did not go on vacation and stayed to try to get the job done while the liberal weenies went on a book tour for 5 weeks? Keep your tires inflated.

Anonymous said...

is she what you would call 999 fine..?? i wood..!!

Anonymous said...

Well, I guess the NCAA better start rethinking that Heisman Trophy...I guess I've never seen the picket signs at the Heisman Award ceremony...I never realized that the Heisman pose was so controversial. Whew! I'm glad we found that out! Wait...no...nevermind...that's ridiculous! Controversial? Unprofessional? How about fun, energetic, excited about the upcoming school year. C'mon people, school should be an inviting, enriching, exciting environment. The picture shows that to the kids and parents.

Anonymous said...

so i guess this is just about the end for the old double LL's..i'll miss this blog even if'n it's mostly a bunch of ignert turds, i still love it..yall make me feel smorter then i am..!!

Anonymous said...

11am being ignorant is not supposed to make you stupid..!! they are all no good crooked, dishonest, selfserving, corrupt motherf'rs..what can't you understand about that..do you think democrats caused all our problems by themselves..?? if you do you should really seek help now..!!

Anonymous said...

I read the article regarding the Osteen lawsuit. Can anyone explain to me where the hemorriods come into play during the whole incident? I felt sorry for her at first, because I thought she had a good case. But, she threw in the whole hemorrhoid problem and I said case dismissed. What an idiot!!

wordkyle said...

1022 - I think we actually DO send honest, well-intentioned people to Washington...but then they get caught up in the power trip and switch to somebody different.

1041 has the right idea. If every voter voted that way, it would be great. Unfortunately, many voters are bought off by how much $$$ their Congressman can give them, and won't get rid of their meal ticket.

Term limits. The best answer.

As for the Republicans in Congress, of course it's a stunt. But the Democrats put politics above the good of the country, once again. There was no politically expedient way for them to vote, so they simply opted not to do the one thing they are sent to Congress for -- vote on legislation.

Anonymous said...

Were drugs or alcohol involved?

Anonymous said...

Folks had better pay attention:DISHONESTY AND CORRUPTION RULE OUR COUNTRY..plain and simple...please don't make me start naming the corrupt politicians by name..it would take a while..!!!

Anonymous said...

Wurdy this may well be the first time I agree with you..thank you..now lets figure out how to take back our once great country..GOD HELP US..PLEASE

Anonymous said...

how can we test for honesty ? that's what we need and deserve....WHY..??

Anonymous said...

would we tolerate a corrupt mayor or sheriff ? hell no..then why can't we force national office holders to abide by the same ethical standards as our local elected officials..is this our country, or not..???

Anonymous said...

can anyone name an honest president in the past 50 years...??? besides W..!!

Anonymous said...

RONALD WILSON REAGAN- GEORGE BUSH Sr..

Anonymous said...

huge grassfire near rhome, all of southeast wise county is charred

Anonymous said...

I want to see more of the girl in the background (string bikini top, Daisy Dukes)–from what I can tell, she's wearing A LOT less than the other girl, and might even be better looking!

Anonymous said...

See ya double ls. Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.

Anonymous said...

What happened to the approved inferior blogs?

Anonymous said...

12:20 that would be southeast wise county....

Anonymous said...

Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of Detroit, is an Attorney as well. He knew he shouldn't have left Detroit because of the order. He didn't just leave to visit his mother in Kalamazoo. He left for the same reason Bill Clinton let Monica give him a B.J. He's a Democrat, He believes he's above the law and his explination to the Judge is BS. Of course he had to make something up, hell, he couldn't say, sorry your Honor, I thought I was above the law. O.K. let me rephrase the "he's a Democrat" part, he's a politician. I'm a little pissed at all politicians right now and as far as I can tell there's no difference between a Repub. or a Demo. Judge made the right decision, stuck ole Kwame's ass in the slammer. Classis!!

Anonymous said...

GREGGO still ROCKS!!!!

wordkyle said...

The only thing I can think of is for people to start pressuring candidates to self-limit. Unfortunately, there are enough voters that benefit from congressional pork that this won't work in some places. Maybe none. I doubt you could even get readers of this blog to agree on the issue.

Congress sure isn't going to vote themselves out of a job, so that rules out a Constitutional Amendment.

The pressure has to come from below, and even then it's a very long shot.

Go to termlimits.org if you feel like pursuing this.

Anonymous said...

Hey 11:19, I'm glad someone else could see that. Looks to me like she's just carrying the football, posing as if she's running. I doubt she even saw the pic before it was ran, 'cause the messenger probably took the photo and then ran it. I think it's cute, not provocative.....

Anonymous said...

the great market crash..888...!!!

Anonymous said...

Just like the Democrats to run when they can't get their way(remember the crybabys that ran to Oklahoma over redistricting?) How can a liberal (ie Barry Green) claim to side with the party of the common man right after he has gotten back from the Mexican Riviera. When I, a conservative, had to do without a vacation so that I would have enough money to send my children to college this fall. You see, after my paycheck subsidizes our bloated government that can't give my tax dollars away fast enough, I still can't qualify for any government education grants because of my heritage and never will, no matter how liberal this country gets. Go Hug a Tree Nancy!

Anonymous said...

Heck! Look at the principal on p. 9A....Boyd's principal. Should they all look like that? Wonder why they did not ask her to pose?

Gorilla said...

Take your Ranch Style Beans, rinse, roll up in a tortilla along with some low fat cheese and hot sauce and/or jalepeno peppers and you have a pretty cheap, somewhat healthy meal. Plenty of carbohydrates for your running...

Anonymous said...

gorilla, can it be served by a slingshot?

Anonymous said...

gorilla meat ain't no good, unless served by slingshot...!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Fukudome sounds like something off of Mad Max

martha stewart on x said...

Just a caution. If you serve asparagus with a slingshot, be sure to launch it blunt end first. Otherwise you might put someone's eye out. Unless, of course, it's a sex game. Then, pointed end up. Kinda goes without saying.

Anonymous said...

How was your Ranch Style bean (sing.)?

Anonymous said...

8:40 I think you're on to something. Jealousy is contagious, obviously. The picture was fine - somebody needs to get a life!

Anonymous said...

7:19, Thanks for the tip. I'm so fat I haven't had sex since I can remember. I have an insatiable appetite for food and sex. My husband is a lucky man and doesn't even know it.

Anonymous said...

The picture of the new Carson principal is cute but the one that is HOT is the picture of the new principal in Chico.