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6.19.2006
My Very Rare No Comment Policy
Ok, let me explain.
For the three of you that follow The Blog closely, you know that I normally let comments go uncensored. 98% of the time, you guys are funny, crazy, odd, insightful, or suffer from various mental disorders. I love 'em all.
So....
(1) Why don't I allow comments about prosecutions at the courthouse? Hey, I generally like everyone up there, but I'll be honest: I have to work with those guys. If somebody on here bashes DA Jana Jones, CA Greg Lowery, Judge Cude or Judge Fostel, do you think I look forward to trying to negotiate a plea deal or arguing a motion? No!!!!! I've been there. I know how hard those jobs are. They don't need any more stress than what the system puts upon them on a daily basis. But do I have financial motivations by keeping people from bashing them at will? You bet. I won't deny that.
(2) Why don't I allow comments on the Simpson trial? This is a tougher call for me. Basically, Ross Simpson and Mike Simpson have been my friends for over twenty years. It's the first time I've let friendship interfere with The Blog, but when I saw the comments rolling in, it just didn't feel right. (Quite frankly, I've come to appreciate the Messenger and the Index that sometimes have to write unflattering stories about folks that pay money to advertise in their papers.)
(3) Why don't I delete comments about me? Because after years of having a thin skin, it's become somewhat thick of late. On this Blog I've been called short, lazy, gay, obsessed with women under thirty, perverted, stupid and a "dumb ass". All of which, with the exception of one, are true. :)
Is this policy hypocritical? Probably. But I have my faults. I do this for fun. Ten years ago I thought I would get rich off "Wise County on the Web". Maybe one day I might actually make a buck. But for now, bear with me as I struggle to make this fun on a forum that sometimes makes me shake my head in amazement.
Cuban Is Cracking
Mark Cuban defends his use of the F bomb last night here.
Here's a sample which is perfect for the day after Father's day:
Now anyone in America can get a rise out of people by using most of Carlin’s 7 Dirty Words. I know I get a rise out of my wife. I cant think of anything funnier than a 3 year old cursing. I mean come on, does it really matter if we say Poo Poo or shit ? Of course not. Unless of course your married and your wife tells you it matters. She doesnt want to be the one who gets phone calls from teachers and other parents getting blamed for all the 3 year olds in the little gym class screaming “Kiss My Ass you Mo Fo”... Me, i couldnt think of anything i would rather see and hear. but thats me.
Nice.
(And that's Cuban's home according to this site.)
Mexia and Juneteenth: 25th Anniversary
It was 1981 (and I was still a teenager - barely) when the news came out that three young black men (ages 19, 19 and 18) had died in Lake Mexia after they had been arrested. For some crazy reason they were put in a boat to be transported across the lake, but the boat overturned and the three men (but none of the cops) drowned.
I had always believed the three black men were handcuffed. The Morning News tells me today that a "hearing officer" (whatever the heck that is) determined they were not.
But I didn't know this: The three men had been taken into custody because the police believed they were "smoking marijuana."
Sheesh.
Here We Go Again
As of this morning (according to a divided Supreme Court), if you are on parole you can be searched by the police for no reason at all.
Nor surprisingly, recent appointees Alito and Roberts were in the majority.
I'm trying to find out when the Fourth Amendment was repealed.
Mavs Dog Pile
The great Richie Witt of the Dallas Observer, wrote this early last week:
With the way Nowitzki has turned into Larry Bird, Shaquille O'Neal has turned into Greg Kite and the Mavs have turned the Finals against the Miami Heat into a ridiculous rout, there's nothing left but to start planning the parade.
After Sunday's laugher in front of Governor Rick Perry, Dr. Phil and a heartbroken TV viewer named Michael Finley, only a couple questions remain: How can a Heat team that's lost six in a row and 12 of 14 to the Mavs possibly beat Dallas four out of five? When did Shaq become Shakira? And where do you buy ticker tape anyway?
Queen Latifah hasn't officially begun crooning, but this one's over.
Not since 1977 has a team won the Finals after trailing 0-2. The Mavericks are deeper, quicker and better, seemingly playing Harlem Globetrotters to Miami's Washington Generals. By the time the Mavs owner returns from his stint as the most famous Cuban running around Miami since Elian Gonzalez, he'll be hugging the NBA's Larry O'Brien championship trophy.
Most (Kinda) Shocking Story We Didn't Hear About
Lets just say it involves Mavs, groupies, Game 3, and a shower.
Nice security.
Sometimes I'm Not Very Smwwart
Today's Headline: President Bush will become the first sitting president to address a graduating class at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Off the top of my head, I have no idea who the "merchant marines" are or what they do.
North Korea Saber Rattling
The news was a buzz over the weekend about North Korea planning to test a missile that could reach the U.S.
CNN just reported: "Bush administration official says North Korea has finished fueling a long-range ballistic missile that could reach the U.S., a sign the country could soon test the weapon, The Associated Press reports."
I don't like it, but I sure understand it. In his 2002 State of the Union speech, Bush referred to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as an "axis of evil." Since then, we have invaded Iraq and threatened Iran if it goes forward with nuclear weapons. If I'm in charge of North Korea, a sovereign nation, I think I would build up my defense systems as well.
Mark Cuban Remains Cool
I'm so mad I couldn't upload the video clip of Mark Cuban responding to the question of "Is this your worse loss ever". Answer: "No, when I lost a game when I was three years old playing in the pee wee league, it was worse. Now ask a f*&^%& real question."
That's paraphrased a bit, but the F bomb is a quote.
Dwyane Wade . . .
. . . has single handedly cancelled the Mavs victory parade previously scheduled for Tuesday.
(And Dirk turns 28 today.)
6.18.2006
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