Found on ESPN.com's Page2 - The greatest Quarterbacks in NFL History.
The interesting part for me is how the Giants have Phil Simms at #2 (whom a buddy of mine who is a Giants fan called "mediocre" - blasphemy!) and Kerry break your heart Collins at #80 (the bottommost number). Just shows you where the franchise has gone since the glory days of Parcells. For the true geeks out there - Jeff Hostetler was #28.
No fear, though - Eli will save us... if we can get a WR.
Monday, January 31, 2005
Democracy in Action
OK, OK, i know - a liberal democrat is not supposed to feel this way, according to conservative stereotyping. Regardless of that, however, I just want to post how moved I am by the Iraqi's who came out to vote yesterday - they braved far more odds than we ever have to just to get to the polls, and odds are that their turnout will be higher than ours.
This is by no means me condoning our action in Iraq, by the way - I'm still quite conflicted on that, mainly because many of those you yell at me for not condoning our entry into that country are the same who opposed nation building practices while Bill Clinton was president. Didn't Bill present evidence of Iraqi WMD in 98... and didn't congressional Republicans tell him he couldn't go in? Oh yeah - look it up, folks.
Anyways, don't tell me that your full and total assetion that the President was completely right isn't based, somewhat, on your party affiliation - so don't tell me that I "disrepect the troops" or have "no ideas about foreign policy strength" - think about it yourselves, won't you?
The idea that our troops fought and died for in the sand is the same idea that Iraqi's braved terror for - freedom - It's the same idea that you and I have the ability to excercise everyday, so please, please, try and use it - don't just regurgiate the party line - think.
I will if you will.
Deal?
This is by no means me condoning our action in Iraq, by the way - I'm still quite conflicted on that, mainly because many of those you yell at me for not condoning our entry into that country are the same who opposed nation building practices while Bill Clinton was president. Didn't Bill present evidence of Iraqi WMD in 98... and didn't congressional Republicans tell him he couldn't go in? Oh yeah - look it up, folks.
Anyways, don't tell me that your full and total assetion that the President was completely right isn't based, somewhat, on your party affiliation - so don't tell me that I "disrepect the troops" or have "no ideas about foreign policy strength" - think about it yourselves, won't you?
The idea that our troops fought and died for in the sand is the same idea that Iraqi's braved terror for - freedom - It's the same idea that you and I have the ability to excercise everyday, so please, please, try and use it - don't just regurgiate the party line - think.
I will if you will.
Deal?
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Nationals Pride
I like what I see lately.
The more and more I am around the DC metro area, the more Nationals Paraphenalia I see.
From what I can tell, this is a good thing - I mean, I was never part of the 33 years without a baseball team - even my hometown had a AA franchise - but I am happy to see that the area has responded so well to the team, despite the week of no baseball thoughts due to the city council.
Personally, I am psyched - I've always wanted to live in a city with a big league franchise, and splitting season tickets with friends will be great. Now, we may not have the greatest team ever, nor may we even make the playoffs, but I believe that playing in front of a packed house of 40k most nights as opposed to 5k poeple in Montreal will give a boost to the team.
In effect, I'm just waiting for the game that comes down to the young relief pitcher facing the big hitter - "Forget the curve, Ricky - give him the Heater!"
The more and more I am around the DC metro area, the more Nationals Paraphenalia I see.
From what I can tell, this is a good thing - I mean, I was never part of the 33 years without a baseball team - even my hometown had a AA franchise - but I am happy to see that the area has responded so well to the team, despite the week of no baseball thoughts due to the city council.
Personally, I am psyched - I've always wanted to live in a city with a big league franchise, and splitting season tickets with friends will be great. Now, we may not have the greatest team ever, nor may we even make the playoffs, but I believe that playing in front of a packed house of 40k most nights as opposed to 5k poeple in Montreal will give a boost to the team.
In effect, I'm just waiting for the game that comes down to the young relief pitcher facing the big hitter - "Forget the curve, Ricky - give him the Heater!"
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Playoffs?!?!?
Now, I don't mean to sound like ex Colts head coach Jim Mora, but I have to say, after watching one day of the NFL divisional round, it was quite the confusing day.
Game one - Pittsburgh/Jets - Blowout, right? No - Dougie Brien shanks two in the final 2 minutes to blow the game for the Jets (a game the Steelers should have won easily) - sure, they were long, but you're the kicker - you have one job, maybe two... hit that kick, Scott Norwood.
Game two - Rams/Falcons - Should be a tight game, right? Wrong. Falcons put up basically 50 on St. Louis, and it was never even close - and this rams team was supposed to have momentum, and the Falcons had "questions". Well, Questions answered.
So, after a resounding WTF shook the NFL intelligentsia last night, we have to figure out what the hell is going to happen today... and I have no clue, because after last night's games, I look like Jim Mora.
On a side note, as much as I like the Don Cheadle NFL commercials, it was... nice to see Rene Russo on there too, I know, she's old enough to be my mother, but whatever - that's one attractive woman.
Game one - Pittsburgh/Jets - Blowout, right? No - Dougie Brien shanks two in the final 2 minutes to blow the game for the Jets (a game the Steelers should have won easily) - sure, they were long, but you're the kicker - you have one job, maybe two... hit that kick, Scott Norwood.
Game two - Rams/Falcons - Should be a tight game, right? Wrong. Falcons put up basically 50 on St. Louis, and it was never even close - and this rams team was supposed to have momentum, and the Falcons had "questions". Well, Questions answered.
So, after a resounding WTF shook the NFL intelligentsia last night, we have to figure out what the hell is going to happen today... and I have no clue, because after last night's games, I look like Jim Mora.
On a side note, as much as I like the Don Cheadle NFL commercials, it was... nice to see Rene Russo on there too, I know, she's old enough to be my mother, but whatever - that's one attractive woman.
Saturday, January 15, 2005
I've been meaning to write this for a while...
Because I had a unique event happen to me and I wanted to share it with you all. It's quite sad, so bear with me.
Last November I attended a wedding with my girlfriend - two Army captains who met in Baghdad, both Helicopter pilots in the 82nd airborne (Jen flies Kiowa warriors, Justin flew Blackhawks). It was, by far, one of the neatest things I have ever seen, and I felt privileged just to be able to be there. Granted, the only reason I know them is that my girlfriend was Jen's roommate at NMMI - the New Mexico Military Institute, which is a prep school for those wishing to attend a service academy.
Well, last Sunday, January 2, Jen and Justin had gone to see the family of Jen's old troop commander, another female captain who died over Fallujah. On the way back to Fort Bragg, a tractor trailer jumped the median on I-95 and struck their car, injuring Jen and killing Justin on impact.
We found out about this a few days later, and we drove down and attended the funeral service in Fayetteville the eighth, and Justin will be interred at Arlington February 2. I cannot describe in words the range of emotions that I have felt the past few weeks because of this. Despite the generalization that Liberals hate the military (something far from the truth), I have a deep, deep respect for those who serve, knowing some of them myself and once upon a time considering doing the same... you expect those who serve to be injured in training, or in combat, and to even have them die, but you never expect for something like this to happen, and it cuts you to the core.
I could go off on some rant about highway safety, or the unfairness of life, or whatever, but I won't, because that would disrespect Justin's memory. All I ask is that if you know someone who serves, thank them and tell them how grateful you are for them as a person, because you never know, combat or not, if this will be the last time you have a chance to say it.
Last November I attended a wedding with my girlfriend - two Army captains who met in Baghdad, both Helicopter pilots in the 82nd airborne (Jen flies Kiowa warriors, Justin flew Blackhawks). It was, by far, one of the neatest things I have ever seen, and I felt privileged just to be able to be there. Granted, the only reason I know them is that my girlfriend was Jen's roommate at NMMI - the New Mexico Military Institute, which is a prep school for those wishing to attend a service academy.
Well, last Sunday, January 2, Jen and Justin had gone to see the family of Jen's old troop commander, another female captain who died over Fallujah. On the way back to Fort Bragg, a tractor trailer jumped the median on I-95 and struck their car, injuring Jen and killing Justin on impact.
We found out about this a few days later, and we drove down and attended the funeral service in Fayetteville the eighth, and Justin will be interred at Arlington February 2. I cannot describe in words the range of emotions that I have felt the past few weeks because of this. Despite the generalization that Liberals hate the military (something far from the truth), I have a deep, deep respect for those who serve, knowing some of them myself and once upon a time considering doing the same... you expect those who serve to be injured in training, or in combat, and to even have them die, but you never expect for something like this to happen, and it cuts you to the core.
I could go off on some rant about highway safety, or the unfairness of life, or whatever, but I won't, because that would disrespect Justin's memory. All I ask is that if you know someone who serves, thank them and tell them how grateful you are for them as a person, because you never know, combat or not, if this will be the last time you have a chance to say it.
Saturday, December 25, 2004
Merry Christmas
As I am posting rather late, I hope it was a good one for all of you, and I hope my Jewish readers had a happy Chanakuh (i can never spell it right). For me, this has been a holiday season to look back at not only the past year, but the past few years, so to those who have helped me along the way, I thank you, and for those i have hurt, I ask for your forgiveness.
Happy Holidays and hopefully a great and perhaps eventful New Year!
Happy Holidays and hopefully a great and perhaps eventful New Year!
Monday, December 20, 2004
Back Again
Yeah, I know more of you want me to post more often, and I'd love to, but we don't have a lot going on right now - The Yankees big trade hasn't happened yet, The Giants still haven't won since, like October, There is no hockey, and nothing terribly interesting going on in politics. As for the "lighter side of life" - I saw snow last night. Good times.
I think this will be my last post leading up to the Holiday, so Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
I think this will be my last post leading up to the Holiday, so Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
A date that shall live in infamy...
I normally don't do this, but being a bit of a WWII buff... take a step back today, as you would on September 11th, and be thankful for the sacrifices of the many who got us through WWII, because without them, certainly none of us would be here.
Other news to catch up on since last week...
Giambi took steroids, so did Barry Bonds. I'm not surprised - I didn't even flinch. they went from my size to gargantuan in just a few years - nothing normal. Void his contract, pay him off, I don't care - Giambi's presence on the field, like that of Barry Bonds, detracts from the game of baseball - if I can't get them out entirely, then at least get Giambi off my team.
Yankee notes - good move, dumping Heredia on the Mets for Stanton (a proven Yank) and dumping the useless Kenny Lofton for relief pitching - I know Lofton still has moves, but the man just had no place on our team - good luck, Philly.
Giants notes - CATCH THE DAMN BALL! Yes, I mean you, Amani Toomer, and you, Ike Hilliard, and yes, even you, Jeremy Shockey. The Kid (Eli) is just a rookie - you think he's going to gain any confidence if you keep dropping the damn ball? Play like a team, once in your life, please.
Politics - Good for you, Eliot Spitzer - You've got my vote - now go convince the rest of NY that you can turn your focus to Albany instead of Wall St. I can help you, if you want. Call me.
Also, Kudos to Harry Reid, the new Dem Senate leader - fillibuster whatever you have to until we get intel reform - you ARE on the right side of this one.
Congrats, reader Jen L - not everyone gets a quote in an AP article - I'd link it, but I closed the window by accident... add it in as a comment if you'd like.
Not much else to discuss - am teaching myself Dreamweaver - wish me luck!
Other news to catch up on since last week...
Giambi took steroids, so did Barry Bonds. I'm not surprised - I didn't even flinch. they went from my size to gargantuan in just a few years - nothing normal. Void his contract, pay him off, I don't care - Giambi's presence on the field, like that of Barry Bonds, detracts from the game of baseball - if I can't get them out entirely, then at least get Giambi off my team.
Yankee notes - good move, dumping Heredia on the Mets for Stanton (a proven Yank) and dumping the useless Kenny Lofton for relief pitching - I know Lofton still has moves, but the man just had no place on our team - good luck, Philly.
Giants notes - CATCH THE DAMN BALL! Yes, I mean you, Amani Toomer, and you, Ike Hilliard, and yes, even you, Jeremy Shockey. The Kid (Eli) is just a rookie - you think he's going to gain any confidence if you keep dropping the damn ball? Play like a team, once in your life, please.
Politics - Good for you, Eliot Spitzer - You've got my vote - now go convince the rest of NY that you can turn your focus to Albany instead of Wall St. I can help you, if you want. Call me.
Also, Kudos to Harry Reid, the new Dem Senate leader - fillibuster whatever you have to until we get intel reform - you ARE on the right side of this one.
Congrats, reader Jen L - not everyone gets a quote in an AP article - I'd link it, but I closed the window by accident... add it in as a comment if you'd like.
Not much else to discuss - am teaching myself Dreamweaver - wish me luck!
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Random Wednesday Thoughts
Tom Ridge steps down - does he run for office in the future? Is he the nominee to succeed Bush in 2008? Could he make PA red? Who takes over at DHS? I like Asa Hutchinson (Having met him), but don't rule out good ole George Elmer Pataki.
Which brings me to my next topic - NY... The center of the 2006 political universe? scoff if you must, but I think it's likely, with both a big name Gov. and Senate race. If Pataki goes to DC, who runs for his spot? Name an influential NYS republican - I bet you their name is on the list.
Baseball - Steinbrenner - DON'T DO IT. A 28 yr old Javier Vazquez is better than a 39 yr old Randy Johnson. Always. Get rid of Kevin Brown, keep the young guys - we need them. Not many Young guys left.
I'd Kill for some snow. I'm just in the mood.
That's all for today. Back with more another day.
Which brings me to my next topic - NY... The center of the 2006 political universe? scoff if you must, but I think it's likely, with both a big name Gov. and Senate race. If Pataki goes to DC, who runs for his spot? Name an influential NYS republican - I bet you their name is on the list.
Baseball - Steinbrenner - DON'T DO IT. A 28 yr old Javier Vazquez is better than a 39 yr old Randy Johnson. Always. Get rid of Kevin Brown, keep the young guys - we need them. Not many Young guys left.
I'd Kill for some snow. I'm just in the mood.
That's all for today. Back with more another day.
Monday, November 29, 2004
It's been two weeks...
But I was on a mini-vacation, plus thanksgiving, so sue me.
and plus, I gotta be honest, there isn't much interesting of note - I stopped watching cable news, because I couldn't stand any more of the Peterson trial.
Had some very interesting post-election discussions with friends - insights on how, even though the republicans I know were glad they won, many were sad that it had to be an issue like gay marriage that did it. They recognize that dividing Americans based on hate of a group is a bad thing - too bad much of the country isn't smart enough to see it as well.
And, just because Joe asked for it, check it out - http://www.spitzer2006.com/ - It's an interesting site - not quite a campaign yet, but getting there. Anyways, sign up, be a friend of Eliot, check out the page often, and tell then Joe sent you. He deserves the points more than I.
Ok, I'm out - hopefully something to write about tomorrow in the news...
and plus, I gotta be honest, there isn't much interesting of note - I stopped watching cable news, because I couldn't stand any more of the Peterson trial.
Had some very interesting post-election discussions with friends - insights on how, even though the republicans I know were glad they won, many were sad that it had to be an issue like gay marriage that did it. They recognize that dividing Americans based on hate of a group is a bad thing - too bad much of the country isn't smart enough to see it as well.
And, just because Joe asked for it, check it out - http://www.spitzer2006.com/ - It's an interesting site - not quite a campaign yet, but getting there. Anyways, sign up, be a friend of Eliot, check out the page often, and tell then Joe sent you. He deserves the points more than I.
Ok, I'm out - hopefully something to write about tomorrow in the news...
Monday, November 15, 2004
Monday, monday
Ahhhhh..... do you hear it? It's the sound of no Politics. It's great, honestly... I needed a break. Sorry for not providing daily reading material for you all, though.
Anyways, I have lots of thoughts running around my brain, but none of them coherent enough to write about (yet). So, therefore, I will leave you with some thoughts about this map:http://thechrisproject.com/images/map_nowvsthen.jpg
It's scary. One of my friends warned me of this, and I disregarded it... until today.
On a lighter note: The North kicked the South's ass... but it could be a lot different today.
Let the baseball free agent signings begin! The evil empire rises from the ashes...
Anyways, I have lots of thoughts running around my brain, but none of them coherent enough to write about (yet). So, therefore, I will leave you with some thoughts about this map:http://thechrisproject.com/images/map_nowvsthen.jpg
It's scary. One of my friends warned me of this, and I disregarded it... until today.
On a lighter note: The North kicked the South's ass... but it could be a lot different today.
Let the baseball free agent signings begin! The evil empire rises from the ashes...
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
NYS Politics
After some time off to play Halo 2 - beating my roommate handily, by the way - I'm back with more political news.
The big races of the next cycle all put the focus on the greatest state in the USA - New York, baby! Between the governor's race and Senate race of '06, we also have the hotly contested NYC mayor's race of '05.
Bloomberg's approval rating is back up to 49% after being as low as 30% several months ago. It's gonna be interesting to see if he makes inroads with the Latino community.
Governor '06 - I've been saying this for some time - Chuck Schumer is going to run, and win. Eliot Spitzer? Chuck gets to appoint his senate successor if he wins - so guess what deal is going to be made. Spitzer would make a good senator.
And finally the biggie - Senate '06 - Welcome back to Hillary-land. Or Hill-a-palooza, according to the NY Post. Many other names have been tossed out, but I think Pataki makes a run at her - the only way he could get close to a 2008 Republican nomination for President. No offense to Pataki friends out there, but he's been propped up by shitty candidates opposing him in his re-election races. Hillary's machine will wipe the floor with him.
You heard it here first. For the gamers who read this, I'll post some sort of Halo 2 story in the next few days.
The big races of the next cycle all put the focus on the greatest state in the USA - New York, baby! Between the governor's race and Senate race of '06, we also have the hotly contested NYC mayor's race of '05.
Bloomberg's approval rating is back up to 49% after being as low as 30% several months ago. It's gonna be interesting to see if he makes inroads with the Latino community.
Governor '06 - I've been saying this for some time - Chuck Schumer is going to run, and win. Eliot Spitzer? Chuck gets to appoint his senate successor if he wins - so guess what deal is going to be made. Spitzer would make a good senator.
And finally the biggie - Senate '06 - Welcome back to Hillary-land. Or Hill-a-palooza, according to the NY Post. Many other names have been tossed out, but I think Pataki makes a run at her - the only way he could get close to a 2008 Republican nomination for President. No offense to Pataki friends out there, but he's been propped up by shitty candidates opposing him in his re-election races. Hillary's machine will wipe the floor with him.
You heard it here first. For the gamers who read this, I'll post some sort of Halo 2 story in the next few days.
Monday, November 08, 2004
Oh, Shut Up!
Not you. Keep reading.
I gotta say, though, I am quite tired of listening to Democrats whine about losing. You know what? People lose. Teams lose. The good guy, despite the movies, doesn't always win. Baseball teams play 162 games a season, and the good ones only win around 100. That's a 61% victory rate.
You know what these teams do? They go to bed, they get up the next day, and they go back to work. That's what Democrats need to do. Stop whining about losing, go sit in a room, and come up with a plan. It doesn't have to be perfect, or pretty - just has to be something. We lost, but it's neither the end of the world or a tragedy. People voted, and when people vote, shit happens. People in DC need to learn that we aren't gods - we can try and convince people to vote one way, but we cannot win or lose a race based on our skills.
OK, end Rant. Halo 2 will be in my hands in less than 12 hours now. Read the review at www.teamxbox.com - watch the videos, look at the maps, and prepare to be taken down... By me.
I gotta say, though, I am quite tired of listening to Democrats whine about losing. You know what? People lose. Teams lose. The good guy, despite the movies, doesn't always win. Baseball teams play 162 games a season, and the good ones only win around 100. That's a 61% victory rate.
You know what these teams do? They go to bed, they get up the next day, and they go back to work. That's what Democrats need to do. Stop whining about losing, go sit in a room, and come up with a plan. It doesn't have to be perfect, or pretty - just has to be something. We lost, but it's neither the end of the world or a tragedy. People voted, and when people vote, shit happens. People in DC need to learn that we aren't gods - we can try and convince people to vote one way, but we cannot win or lose a race based on our skills.
OK, end Rant. Halo 2 will be in my hands in less than 12 hours now. Read the review at www.teamxbox.com - watch the videos, look at the maps, and prepare to be taken down... By me.
Friday, November 05, 2004
I'm back!
Blogger was down yesterday and this morning, so you get a random post now.
See the movie "The Incredibles". Looks awesome, has the new Star Wars Teaser Trailer.
Saw the death of a smart, funny TV show last night - Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (of SNL fame). The show provided a place for witty, intelligent comics to discuss social/political issues in an open forum. Very funny, very smart... Therefore it was cancelled. At least the final show was good.
Halo 2 will be mine on Monday at Midnight - look for a review here around 3pm on Sunday - www.teamxbox.com
Finally, a big thanks to all of you who have posted responses - good to know I have a few readers and am not typing this just for shits and giggles...
See the movie "The Incredibles". Looks awesome, has the new Star Wars Teaser Trailer.
Saw the death of a smart, funny TV show last night - Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (of SNL fame). The show provided a place for witty, intelligent comics to discuss social/political issues in an open forum. Very funny, very smart... Therefore it was cancelled. At least the final show was good.
Halo 2 will be mine on Monday at Midnight - look for a review here around 3pm on Sunday - www.teamxbox.com
Finally, a big thanks to all of you who have posted responses - good to know I have a few readers and am not typing this just for shits and giggles...
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
This sucks
And, no, the following rant will not be a partisan one, and will equally refer to both Kerry and Bush in unflattering terms.
The reason why this country is so divided and contentious is that, absent a compelling candidate on EITHER side, we have to resort to the lesser of two evils, mainly along the lines of how we were raised politically. If your were R's you likely voted for Bush - if your parents were D's, you likely voted for Kerry. Since neither was an interesting candidate, we get the electoral mess we have now.
The fault for this lies with the MEDIA. Since we have gone to a 24 hour news cycle, the media struggles for something to report on. Therefore they cover whatever minutiae they can, including ancient things from a candidates personal life. This leads to two types of candidates - the Bland and the Lying.
Kerry is bland - never did anything wrong, so they had to cover made up stories, like the swift boats. Bush is more the liar type, where he successfully got people to focus on terrorism rather than what he himself had done in life and on the domestic front.
Occasionally we get lucky, and get a liar who is a good candidate, like Clinton, but that's been rare. Gore and Dole were both bland bastards.
What we need is a straight talker type, who avoids bullshit, apologizes for mistakes, and ISN'T PERFECT. McCain and Dean (minus the scream) are good examples of the types we need to run - people who would actually present a compelling case for what should happen.
Anyways, as you can tell, I am sleep-deprived and pissed off. I'll have more for you later - though I may try and avoid anything resembling the news at all costs for the next week or so.
The reason why this country is so divided and contentious is that, absent a compelling candidate on EITHER side, we have to resort to the lesser of two evils, mainly along the lines of how we were raised politically. If your were R's you likely voted for Bush - if your parents were D's, you likely voted for Kerry. Since neither was an interesting candidate, we get the electoral mess we have now.
The fault for this lies with the MEDIA. Since we have gone to a 24 hour news cycle, the media struggles for something to report on. Therefore they cover whatever minutiae they can, including ancient things from a candidates personal life. This leads to two types of candidates - the Bland and the Lying.
Kerry is bland - never did anything wrong, so they had to cover made up stories, like the swift boats. Bush is more the liar type, where he successfully got people to focus on terrorism rather than what he himself had done in life and on the domestic front.
Occasionally we get lucky, and get a liar who is a good candidate, like Clinton, but that's been rare. Gore and Dole were both bland bastards.
What we need is a straight talker type, who avoids bullshit, apologizes for mistakes, and ISN'T PERFECT. McCain and Dean (minus the scream) are good examples of the types we need to run - people who would actually present a compelling case for what should happen.
Anyways, as you can tell, I am sleep-deprived and pissed off. I'll have more for you later - though I may try and avoid anything resembling the news at all costs for the next week or so.
Deadlock
Here we go again. I am calling it a night at 3 am. Hopefully this will be resolved by the morning.
Didn't I say, like a week ago, that it would come down to Ohio?
Told you :p
Didn't I say, like a week ago, that it would come down to Ohio?
Told you :p
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Voting
I'll do electoral updates later on tonight - I'll be plastered in front of the TV with a computer nearby, but thought this story was interesting...
Went to Starbucks to get something to drink for lunch and was asked if I had voted yet. The guy who asked me might have been 22, if that. Good signs that poeple are, for the first time in a while, truly invested in this election.
By the way, for those of you wondering who I voted for - I voted Tom Kanick for Town of Chenango Highway Superintendent.
Went to Starbucks to get something to drink for lunch and was asked if I had voted yet. The guy who asked me might have been 22, if that. Good signs that poeple are, for the first time in a while, truly invested in this election.
By the way, for those of you wondering who I voted for - I voted Tom Kanick for Town of Chenango Highway Superintendent.
Monday, November 01, 2004
Prediction
Well, Ladies and Gents - here is where I lay it all on the line. I filled out my election game today, state by state, and here is how it went...
Kerry won with 293, Bush lost with 245. Kerry won by virtue of taking Ohio and PA, despite losing Florida.
Does this happen tomorrow? Stay tuned, but the over/under on a victory time is around 1am.
Kerry won with 293, Bush lost with 245. Kerry won by virtue of taking Ohio and PA, despite losing Florida.
Does this happen tomorrow? Stay tuned, but the over/under on a victory time is around 1am.
Polls, Polls, Everywhere
Everywhere you look, a new poll.
I'm tired of polls. They are no longer quite as accurate as before. Here's why -
Polsters admit it takes them 10 phone calls to get 1 respondent. No one wants to take that much time on the phone.
Most poeple 18-30 have cell phones, not landlines at home, and therefore are not reachable, due to federal law prohibiting pollsters calling cell phones.
So, despite all the math, the heavy statistics, and the charts (I've done them all in grad school), most of our polls oversample the elderly, the lonely, and the bored.
Watch out for tomorrow's election to not be quite as close as they say it will - that's all I am saying.
I'm tired of polls. They are no longer quite as accurate as before. Here's why -
Polsters admit it takes them 10 phone calls to get 1 respondent. No one wants to take that much time on the phone.
Most poeple 18-30 have cell phones, not landlines at home, and therefore are not reachable, due to federal law prohibiting pollsters calling cell phones.
So, despite all the math, the heavy statistics, and the charts (I've done them all in grad school), most of our polls oversample the elderly, the lonely, and the bored.
Watch out for tomorrow's election to not be quite as close as they say it will - that's all I am saying.
Friday, October 29, 2004
Missing Explosives
Though I am trying to keep this as non-partisan as possible, I have to comment somewhat on this missing explosives story. I am watching the special pentagon briefing right now, and I need to point one thing out:
They are consistently referring to the missing RDX as "munitions" or "ammunition" and lumping the amount missing in with the other destroyed munitions across Iraq to illuminate this as a small amount. The problem with this is that RDX is not easily comparable to bullets or caches of bombs. RDX is a highly explosive material used not only in the common plastic explosive C-4, but is also the explosive material used to jumpstart nuclear bombs and missiles.
Lumping in this substance with more common military items is not just illogical, but highly misleading to the American public, because finding any amount of this substance would be a terrorists dream, as they could use it effectively in almost any terrorist attack.
The fact that this cache was allowed to be left semi-unguarded after it's initial capture by US forces is a major mistake, no matter who was in charge, because the loss of this substance leaves any American, no matter what party or location, at more risk than before.
Edited - 11/1/04 - I said RDX, when it is, in fact, HMX, which is "the highest-energy solid explosive produced on a large scale in the United States" - something that, though I was wrong on the type of explosive, proves my point even more.
They are consistently referring to the missing RDX as "munitions" or "ammunition" and lumping the amount missing in with the other destroyed munitions across Iraq to illuminate this as a small amount. The problem with this is that RDX is not easily comparable to bullets or caches of bombs. RDX is a highly explosive material used not only in the common plastic explosive C-4, but is also the explosive material used to jumpstart nuclear bombs and missiles.
Lumping in this substance with more common military items is not just illogical, but highly misleading to the American public, because finding any amount of this substance would be a terrorists dream, as they could use it effectively in almost any terrorist attack.
The fact that this cache was allowed to be left semi-unguarded after it's initial capture by US forces is a major mistake, no matter who was in charge, because the loss of this substance leaves any American, no matter what party or location, at more risk than before.
Edited - 11/1/04 - I said RDX, when it is, in fact, HMX, which is "the highest-energy solid explosive produced on a large scale in the United States" - something that, though I was wrong on the type of explosive, proves my point even more.
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