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- I asked a couple of weeks ago if that young mother from Poolville was still missing. Channel 8 did an update over the weekend.
- I'm not sure what has gotten into Charlie Sheen over the last few days, but he's going on a scorched earth policy. But you have to like a quote like, "I'm on a drug. It's called Charlie Sheen."
- Gov. Perry has blocked some media outlets from following him on Twitter. That's a silly move. (Anyone not "following" him can still view all his boring tweets. The only difference is that his tweets won't automatically show up on your timeline. -- How's that for techno talk?)
- But that's what KXAS Kim Fisher did to me a while back. I'm pretty sure her career stalled once she did that.
- I ran the Cowtown Half Marathon yesterday and never felt stronger or faster. And then I find out I ran six minutes slower than last year. I guess there's two reasons: It was a different course with different elevations and, perhaps -- just perhaps -- I'm getting older.
- Wise County Commissioners attorney advisor Thomas Aaberg ran the full marathon at 3:13 which qualifies him for the Boston Marathon. (He had to come in at 3:15 or under.)
- One frightening sight were five runners who had surrounded and were aiding another runner who had collapsed. They had his shirt up, looking for a pulse, and he was completely limp. I thought he was dead. (But I haven't seen any news reports of even the collapse.)
- That kind of made me think about my own heart as I reached mile twelve.
- If you look off to the West this morning, it looks like you can see the smoky haze from those incredible West Texas grass fires.
- And don't drop a match out there today, the whole Southwest Proper will go up in flames.
- I say it every year: The bang to hype ratio of the Academy Awards is completely out of whack.
- Harsh but funny tweet last night: "Could Kirk Douglas be the first actor to be a Presenter and 'In Memoriam' in the same year?!?!"
- It's a small news item but I noticed the CVS is seeking a variance for its signs from the City of Decatur. I think it was about 10 or more years ago when the city passed a silly, multi-page sign ordinance and all they've done is grant variances time and time again.
- Dumb question: Are the four precinct lines for Wise County ever redrawn based upon population shifts?
- The Star-Telegram had an article yesterday about something I had never heard of: "The Slocum Massacre" wherein 8 to 20 blacks were killed near that Texas town in 1910. (But the comments will make you wonder if we've evolved at all.)
58 comments:
As to your time being slower in the Cowtown Half Marathon--it was relatively warm and humid, as well as somewhat windy--that usually makes for a slower run.
Please stop using the term, "Scorched Earth Policy." While it may sound, "cool" to you, it's origins are of a military nature. As a liberal, I am sure that you are anti-military.
Investopedia:
"The scorched earth policy is actually a classic military strategy: generals would instruct troops to burn any land/crops/trees as they retreated so there would be no supplies to refresh the advancing army."
Got it?
Regarding the Poolville mother, a Denton County jury should investigate the matter.
How did you like the mile 9 hill into downtown? I thought I was going to puke over the bridge.
8:57
I agree with you. My husband is a retired Marine. It cracks me up to hear people say things like, "John had such a horrible week at work. It's so hard being a ____." Well, unless he's putting his life on the line it's total BS.
The business world tends to steal war terms to sound more like their world is like war. What a joke.
that slocumb massacre is unbelievable.
what a sorry bunch of white trash. cowards in fact.
The City of Decatur doesn't enforce their sign rule. They let it slide when Attorney Stephenson put up a TALL sign at his office park on West Business 380. When someone complained they admitted it was in violation but have never fined them or made them redo.
Sometimes people take offense at such inconsequential things.
Wow! I see today's commentors are engaging in a aggressive take-no-prisoners approach.
Commissioners redrawn precinct lines every 10 years not a big deal unless you are an office holder right on the edge of the precinct you represent. So far Wise county's commissioners have been civil if an office holder is on the line other counties not so much.
That last comment really bombed.
Well, unless he's putting his life on the line it's total BS.
Your husband chose to be a Marine, and got paid for it. I'm sure he doesn't need you being a surrogate martyr for him, and no action taken by any marine in the last 60 years has played any significant part in this country's freedom or security, so his service is, quite honestly, not anything anyone here owes him jack shit for.
Rage
bored.....
9:44, I don't hear you speaking out about the black on white violence in Zimbabwe.
No need for you to go all nuclear on us, Rage.
My father was an officer who flew C-130's in Viet Nam probably before you were even a twinkle in your father's eye. My father DIED from an agent-orange causing disease. When I was growing up, I had to deal with children, such as you, who insulted my family for his line of work.
His service in the war allows immature people such as you to speak in such childish gibberish.
I also served in the military as an officer, but did not see warfare. However, I do speak from experience. Your experience is from school and nothing more.
Sound like you need to attend boot camp just to get a reality check on your importance to this world.
Your moniker alone lets us know that you are a mere child. No adult would use the name, "Rage." Grow up.
By the way, who appointed you the person to decide which wars were acceptable and which were not?
I tend to agree with Rage.
My husband did not CHOOSE to be in the Marine Corps. He was drafted during Vietnam. Once you're in, you are required to pay back for any training. Once he was ready to get out, they continued keeping him because of the war and a need for his specialty. By the time he could get out, he had served 18 years. So he went for 20.
Mr. Rage, it must be nice to be you and have ALL the answers to the world.
Word to the wise Barry, I'd stay away from the marathons. Our bodies are not meant for that kinda of treatment. A fast walk each day is enough. Anything more just wears the muscles and bones.
Does she have:
a. Pouty lips
b. a duckbill or
c. a mustache?
What is the percentage of guys who are going to read this post who didn't even realize that she had a head?
Rage, I believe you are very disrespecful of military service men and women. Whether they serve in a war, the mess hall or clean the toilets..., they are to be respected and thanked for what they do for our country.
How can you say Marines have done nothing in the last 60 years to contribute to the freedom or security of our country? You are a twisted individual who does not deserve the freedom you have, or do you - maybe you are not a citizen.
Rage, and 11:49 (probably also Rage), the very presence of /Marines and other armed forces enlistees does, in fact, contribute to this country's freedom and security. Granted, a solid nuclear presence is a big threat to those who would otherwise attempt to destroy the American way of life, but if memory serves, the Soviet Union was never really in the mood to take the U.S. on anywhere during the height of the cold war. That said, you're entitled to your opinion, even if it IS wrong, but I can't help but wonder why folks like you and Miz have to be so hateful in terms of getting those opinions out into the Blogoshpere. Is it just to get a reaction, or are you that rude when talking to people you meet in person?
Scorched earth is a great explanation...
hits the nail on the head to explain behaviors.
Rage,
I don't think that 8:57 anonymous asked you for Jack Shit. The way I read it, it was just a comment.
My son-in-law is currently in the military. He served one tour of duty in Afghanistan. When he figured out his actual hours working, he is paid below minimum wages. They can't just go home when the clock turns to 5:00.
He & my daughter qualify for food stamps and WIC. Does that give you an idea of how our service members are "paid" for their work?
Have a blessed day.
Get em RAGE!!! lets pile on ...
I am on welfare and haven't worked in years.... the money I get every month is just a little bit compared to all the money the government pays out....
So... theoretically
no money I'm getting from the government in the last 60 years has played any significant part in this country's deficit, so this money is, quite honestly, not anything anyone here needs to care jack shit about.
11:08 two wrongs dont make a right.
I have no doubt many blacks were killed in east Texas. It is part of our history that should not be forgotten. Don't expect it in the school books though. Remember, our state decided to remove from the books history they don't like.
Fort Worth did lynch and hang a few blacks. I grew up when blacks road in the back of the bus and they weren't allowed to eat with us or use the same drinking fountain. That is history - just the way it was. Later I learned to respect the ones who earned my respect. Can't we all just get along? P.S. that does not mean we should have interracial marriages. I don't like them that much!
When did veterans and military personnel become so thin-skinned and sensitive? Does this have anything to do with the repeal of DADT?
If the Lord wanted me to run a marathon, he wouldn't have created the Barcalounger. It's in the Bible. Look it up.
Barry, I also would like you to clearly define which "bang" you intended in the statement "bang to hype ratio". Just wanted to see if the blog needed to be rated PG-13 today. It is Hollywood, after all.
My Other Brother Darryl
Rage, I remember you commenting that you would fight for your ranch/land/funny farm whatever it is. Well I don't believe you for 1 minute, and I think I'm gonna come take it from you. You're a jerkbait. If you dont want to stand behind the Marines, or any other military branch, feel free to stand in front of them. Loser.
My husband did not CHOOSE to be in the Marine Corps. He was drafted during Vietnam.
BULLSHIT. The Marine Corps is 100% volunteer. Always has been, always will be.
Rage
His service in the war allows immature people such as you to speak in such childish gibberish.
It is widely accepted that the cold war hot zones were a waste of time. I'm sorry your father died from being exposed to Agent Orange--in my book that should make you as mad as I am that our politicians use our soldiers as pawns in their political games.
Vietnam did not secure our borders. It did not keep us safe. It did not ensure that I am able to speak my mind. We even lost that one, and Vietnam is a trading partner now. If losing wars keeps our freedoms in place, we're in real trouble.
Korea (where my father served) was the same way. As was the Gulf War, where I served. But y'all don't want to hear about my time in the military, to y'all I'm just a liberal who hates America.
The world's first veteran, pro-death penalty, pro-gun, pro-life liberal.
Rage
(Rage Judicata, for those of you who don't like just "Rage.")
I have suspected since Rage began posting here, that something was up w/ him/her. After this posting today, I'm sure of it, but am not sure what his/her particular drama consists of. I plan to simply ignore his/her idiocracy going forward. It's not worth waisting time reading that drivel, much less posting a response. Rage is less interesting than a pimple on a US Marine's butt.
Rage was the first gay in the military.
BTW Rage, thank you for your service. (If your not lying)
And to all you other service guys Thank you all very much for defending my freedom, I treasure it greatly.
Rage acts like Ken Hughes and we all know what a quack he is.
12:30, but a spade is a spade.
Secret Police, I didn't contribute to your freedom. I helped secure some oil fields.
Rage
Rage was the first gay in the military.
BTW Rage, thank you for your service. (If your not lying)
Seriously? You're going to put those three things together?
I told you that you jackasses don't care about my service. And that's OK because I don't wear my feelings on my sleeves like a lot of vets who seem to want or need continuous praise. I'm proud of my time there, but I know what it was. That's because I'm educated and not some schmuck who joined to get out of a criminal record, or some draftee.
But it just goes to show that you'll thank people for their service--as long as they agree with you. But anyone else is gay, or lying, or an America-hating libtard.
That's OK. My service guaranteed your right to say such things, right?
Rage
Your husband chose to be a Marine, and got paid for it. I'm sure he doesn't need you being a surrogate martyr for him, and no action taken by any marine in the last 60 years has played any significant part in this country's freedom or security, so his service is, quite honestly, not anything anyone here owes him jack shit for.
And then you say: I'm educated and not some schmuck.
Seriously?
Seriously. What do I owe him, and why? I can promise that he wasn't involved in anything that made our country safer.
The one possible exception to any action since WW2 is the Balkan War. I bet he wasn't there. But guess who was?
Rage
(That's both an answer and a sign off.)
I think most folks are still having a hard time wrapping their head around the idea someone with liberal views serve in the military.
I got news for you, there are LOTS of liberals in the military. It's not a "conservatives only" club.
For the record, unless you were drafted into the military, then your contribution should be respected but never placed above/ below anyone's contributions to this country.
RPM, please cite a single liberal view that I have held.
Rage
Rage, you should calm down, live quietly and count your blessings.
You have served your time - thanks.
Now go in peace.
Rage,
You aren't the only educated person to reside in this County. I promise you.
And before you go off about the "Rednecks" on here, remember: Its an internet blogsite. If you are looking for something more mature than a 7th grade lockerroom, you probably want to move along.
Rage/Ken,
I don't know where you got your data regarding the draft. Technically the Selective Services did the drafting. The Marine Corps DID take some of those draftees because my husband was one.
History.com,
"December 1965, the January draft call was placed at 38,280 men of which 8,980 would go to the Marine Corps.
October 1968, The Department of Defense announced that 17,500 men would be drafted in December 1968, and that 2,500 would go into the Marine Corps.
February 1969, the Defense department announced a March draft call for 33,000 men of which 1,500 would go to the Marine Corps.
September 17, 1969, The Department of Defense issued the October draft call for 29,000 men. Of these, 27,600 would be assigned to the Army, and 1,400 to the Marine Corps."
I suggest that you research next time before you erroneously accuse someone of bullshit.
Rage,
I am not angry at the government for my father's death. He served his country proudly and faithfully.
However, I was very resentful towards the anti-war activists. We only lived off base when my father was in Viet Nam (3 different tours). Somehow we (my mother & 3 kids) received the brunt of the harrassments. We had trash dumped in our yard (numerous times), carloads driving by honking and yelling at us, anonymous letters in our mailbox (baby-killer stuff), rude stuff said at the grocery store, etc.
The worse for me was my 7th grade teacher. On the first day of class, he admitted that the only reason he was teaching us was because he was about to be drafted. Once he found out my dad was a pilot in Viet Nam, my entire school year was hell. He harassed me, ridiculed me, and did everything possible to humilate me through-out that school year. Back then, you didn't disagree with the teacher or tell your mom. Today he would have be fired on the spot.
So, yes, I am very resentful towards the anti-military people. There was no reason at all to make life miserable for children of military parents.
Hell, you were probably one of the demonstrators who was at our house. Bet you're proud of scaring a woman and 3 kids.
Sheesh.
wow..some of the comments dont even deserve a response, pure Idiocracy. What if Hughes, MzCreep, Rage and Bishop all got together. I have one word for all of the above. Karma
You people are on K2!
Idiots have a tough time getting around the concept of "peace through strength".
If not for the men and women who have served in the last sixty years, you can be assured that one of the many nutjob leaders in the world would have attacked us.
We would have lost many more folks than just the 3000 on 9\11.
So yes, we do owe everyone in the military not only respect, but thanks for our freedoms.
Weeeee Doggies,,,,,,,, I'm a internet sensation!!! Mom look, I'm on Bqrry's blog!
_Fake Rage
Quit wasting your time with Coach Rage. He is going to continue to make stupid comments just to rile everybody up. He is the LL blog equivalent of the Messenger's Ken Hughes.
Let's see. Coach claims to have degrees in political science and law and now claims to be a veteran, too. In time, he will probably tell us that he is an American Airlines pilot, an astronaut, an international spy, and once used to be a Las Vegas showgirl.
Keep up the good work Coach!
Well said 9:26. Now, Rage shut the hell up. You are wasting your time and energy.
Thank GOD Rage is a minority but he has a right to his views if for no other reason to remind us of the men and women he scorns and what they do for us.
To anonymous 7:42...
I have not commented for days and I am STILL at the forefront of your thoughts!
You REALLY need to get over me being me and get on with you being someone you like.
Most in the military and the local POLICE are there because it the ONLY job they can get. Most are a bunch of dumb ass hicks that can't hold a real job due to it takes hard work or smarts.
1:38
Obviously you are not very well educated. Your sentence structure is horible. Guess you are destined to be a local cop.
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