HockeyDino

Liberty: Kill The Bill!

2010-03-20T14:20:00.000-04:00

The PASS & DEEM garbage that Pelosi and Reid want to slam down out throats is a joke! A friggin joke.

Yes healthcare needs to be fixed, but not with a 2700 page document that no one has read. Not with more government and the power grab they and the pharmas will get out of this.

What ever happened to BY THE PEOPLE, OF THE PEOPLE, and FOR THE PEOPLE? That went out the window a long time ago.

Live free or die. Call your congressman, leave a message. Tell them no to the Obama plan. Why? Because it's a joke. You don't just change things for the sake of change. Look what that has gotten us in the past!

Rusty Staub

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2010-03-20T00:00:00-07:00

Truth: 3 Kinds of People

Liberty: It Doesnt Make Census

2010-03-19T22:38:00.000-04:00

The 2010 Census is probably the biggest invasion of privacy in the history of the USA.

However if you don't answer it, you may get fined up to $5000. Yes $5000 if you don't tell the government how many toilets you have in your house. Actually I've heard that Americans are now legally obligated to answer, and can be fined up to $1,000 per question if you refuse.

Are you willing to pay that fine or tell the truth?

I was called unAmerican because I said anything above counting how many people in your home was over the top and none of their business.

I laughed. I wonder if there's a question on the census that I have tell them how often I laugh? I love it when Republicans no less, call me unAmerican.

By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including the IRS, FBI, CIA or any other government agency. Hmmmm...then why the hell do they want or need this information?

It doesnt make sense.

I'm not sure the Census bureau spending $133 million dollars on ad campaigns does either. But hey, they are on the side of a NASCAR car...so it can't be that bad right?

Oh and you have to wonder about their race question where they ask if you are Black, Negro, African American. What?

Derek Jeter

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2010-03-19T00:00:00-07:00

Truth: St. Paddy's Binge

Truth: 3 Kinds of People

2010-03-18T16:53:00.005-04:00

There 3 kinds of people in the world:

GOOD
STUPID
EVIL

Most of the time it's GOOD vs EVIL or it's GOOD vs STUPID.

When STUPID and evil gang up on GOOD, life sucks.

I tend to believe most people are inherently good. They aren't breaking the law 24/7. They aren't breaking rules 24/7. They arent causing pain 24/7.

However when they do something bad, it's usually because they are stupid or evil - the outcome though of their actions last far longer than the act. It's one or the other - with the exceptions being accidents.

How does good overcome evil? I don't think it's easy as eradicating it. I think you defend against it.

How does good overcome stupid? I think you have to defend against it, and you can't eradicate it either.

Defense wins ball games. Be prepared for those that are evil, and those that are stupid. Both will put you in a bad place. Both could care less about you. Both make hell.

Cesar Cedeno

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2010-03-18T00:00:00-07:00

Truth: The Joy of Delete

Truth: St. Paddy's Binge

2010-03-17T18:50:00.008-04:00

I've always wanted to really like St. Patrick's Day. I could never get fully into it though. I've tried. It is just not my thing. I've got nothing against the Irish, except they'll show up to a gun fight with a knife (That's from the Untouchables). But that's more cute than anything.

Most people I know actually are either Irish, Polish, Stupid, or Italian. All my Irish friends are essentially real good family orientated people.

I've always wanted to go to Ireland. I'm not sure why come to think of it.

I've been to a few Irish pubs and they are were decent. The food was kind of bland for me. I don't know why, I could care less about cabbage, guiness, potatoes, or shamrocks. British food is totally not my thing.

I do however like shamrock shakes. Does Mickey D's still make those?

I also wear a green shirt every year too. It is not because I care. It's so people don't ask me why I'm not wearing green. I'm conforming out of self defense. I'm not sure if that's a sin or man code violation though. I'll have to investigate.

I guess I see it again as just another excuse to get blizted. I wonder if our economy would completely shut down if we eliminated Cinco De Mayo, St. Patrick's Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, and the day before Thanksgiving? I think it might rabbit.

I heard even that many Irish get upset at St. Patrick's Day celebrations, because all of the stereotypes. They don't want to be associated with leprechuans and clovers. I guess I can understand that. Although, they should probably lighten up.

Now I remember what I like, the Irish recently cut taxes and spending...started to privatize things...then they had an economic boom. Go figure! Imagine that. Erin Go Buy A Bragh!

St. Patrick's Day should be on a Saturday, so the bars can make more money. So people don't skip work and school during the middle of the week while the country loses productivity. It's a win win. Not to mention, those that dont drink...dont have to worry about idiots who need to get smashed for the hell out of it.

Hal Mcrae (he was Irish right?)

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2010-03-17T00:00:00-07:00

Love Mail Hate Mail 31510

Truth: The Joy of Delete

2010-03-16T20:13:00.028-04:00

I get satisfaction by hitting the DELETE key or DELETE option.

When I get an email I don't want to read, I click delete. When I don't want to respond to someone, delete.

Spam...delete
Chain mail...delete
Untrimmed forwards...delete.

It's gotten to the point when I'm talking to myself, and repeating someone's words...I'll just mutter "delete".

Delete - it's so crisp...clean...final.. There is beauty in delete. It ends things you don't want or need. If life could be so simple as to just hit a delete key.

When that guy cuts you off on the road, hitting delete would be great. When a commie liberal spews their rhetoric, click delete. When that Ohio State Buckeye won't shut up, click delete. When you are in a meeting and someone is going on and on about nothing, click delete.

Pelosi...delete
Reid...delete
Stabusnow...delete
Rove...delete

I want a tshirt that says delete. A bumper sticker that says I just deleted you.

I would like to delete control alt delete.

I want the delete button my television remote, so when I don't like something, I'm not just changing the channel, I am getting rid of it. When I don't like the commerical that is playing, delete.

Why did you delete this?

Love Mail Hate Mail 31510

2010-03-15T17:03:00.038-04:00

Love Mail:

-Love your posts

-You are refreshing on Facebook because you never act like a pervert like most men on here.

Hate Mail:

This really isnt hate mail, but it's some key points I'm sharing from a debate/argument I had with a liberal who was defending Nationalized Health Care. Right off the bat he started to insult me and assume things about me. He had me pegged as a neo-con without even knowing anything about me. Now granted I threw some zingers back, because I can be juvenille too. I'll just share the points he listed. What a nice guy. I guess I should call it stupid mail. I mean he's a learned guy, just not smart. Blinded by his emotions and interpretations that the law should be written towards socialistic principals - much like his president.

- Hockey Dino, (or should I say Chicken Liver:) If you had any Cajones you would come out and say your real name right now...But I know you won't do that, because I know how you operate... Whatever, hide behind your mask, and your half-brained theories of where this country is going. If you were truly interested in 'ideals, ideas, and a philosophy of freedom,' you would read what you just wrote and realize that it is not freedom that you are after... But anarchy!!

- Nice try, but as an attorney, I can only operate under laws and rules.

- On to your theory of 'charity and the free market.' Here's what I've got to say to such theories. They are bullshit... A fallacy, dreamed up by some rich guy on a yacht in the middle of an ocean, surrounded by nobody!!

- And in your idealized world, how many people would, actually and voluntarily, give out of their own pockets to charitable causes? Not many, i don't believe... ANd those who did would be the suckers!

- Sure, tax cuts are a feel good solution... But taking them too far is VERY dangerous, as America is seeing now, and will see down the road because of our spending...

- I realize that none of this is going to get through your extra-ordinarily thick skull (Not to mention the poofy thing likely still on the back of your head!!) But I had to try, if only because I care about the future of this country. I am sorry if you do not.

- there you go... Speaking from my mind... Just for you... Get it? Good... Dumb-ass!!

- BTW, I think I am done responding to Dino... Apparently, he has some sort of an illness, related to diarrhea of the pen, or something... It is apparently VERY contagious, and it appears I somehow caught it...

- You are, unfortunately, the one who needs medical (read psychological) help...

- Conservatives like you apparently keep forgetting... You hide behind your religious beliefs, (whatever they are,) using the ONLY when it is most convenient to you. when it is convenient to you, you hide behind the first amendment... When that is inconvenient to you, you try to rip the heart out of those of us who attempt to use it to our advantage... and on it goes... You are a sad lot.

- the idea that a Conservative is just that because you 'seek to conserve the principles of the constitution.' This is a typical definition of a simpleton who has no post-elementary education, (as it appears that you are...)

- In other words, lying to fit your cause, (as it seems that most Conservatives, and you, in particular, seem to do with quite a bit of frequency...)

- anybody but you and most of your ultra-right wing ditto-headed buddies] have something put before them, we don't run around like a chicken with our heads cut off shouting 'the sky is falling

- I hate to break this to you, but if you listen to everything the Cato institute says, you are an even bigger sucker than what I figured you for... (and that is one pretty big sucker...)

- In short, Dino, we apparently have VERY different viewpoints of the direction in which we want this country to go; I want it to keep moving forward, or Progressing, per se... Whereas you want to keep things static, or even regress a bit

- Maybe you would have them just be tossed out into the streets? Or into Concentration or Death camps? Maybe you are the one living in the wrong country.

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2010-03-15T01:00:00-07:00

A.D.D. Rumblings No. 31310

Truth: My Facebook Rules Part I

2010-03-14T16:07:00.001-04:00

1. If you have no life and there is some sick need to play games like Farmville, YoVille, or Mafia Wars...please don't invite me. I don't care and I don't want to know.

2. If you have no life and you play Facebook games, please turn off your notifications. All you are doing is looking like an idiot and spamming the world. The terrorists are watching you. Think about that while you stock your online aquarium with new angelfish.

3. Why do you read horoscopes? It's a complete waste of time. They are not fun, amusing, or remotely interesting. To see that you read your horoscope makes me know you have a hard time with reality. Noted.

5. Who are you? Don't ask me who I am when I am on your friends list. Who cares!

4. When you send your girlfriend a picture of a hot guy through some application, or post it on her wall, it
just shows you have no class. A milkahwat?

6. LOL, LMAO, WTH, ROFLMAO, TTYL, OMG - just stop it. Enough already. You look like an idiot. Don't waste my time. These are banned from my page. A little piece of me dies every time I see one of these.

7. Just Kidding! - Do you really need to say you are just kidding? Come on...seriously.

8. Don't tag me to events. If you want me to promote your event, I will. But let's be realistic. I am not going to promote a meet up of Dungeons and Dragons gamers. I'm not going to promote a rally for moronic Obama supporters either.

9. Don't reply to emails with OK or THANKS or anything that will waste my time by reading it. You can thank me by not doing this.

10. Don't write on my wall that you are wishing me a Happy Tuesday. I don't care, I never cared, and I will never care. You shouldn't care either. Go make some money and help the economy.

11. If I pose a question of the day, please don't reply with YES or NO or I AGREE. You are a troll when you do this.

12. If I pose a question of the day, please understand others are on the list. You aren't responding to just me, you are responding publically. Be smart.

13. If you are a guy, why are you posting pictures of scantily clad men on women's sites? I'm not getting this logic. You want them to like you or want you when you dangle another carrot to them besides yours? This is looney tunes.

14. Gifts - Stop sending virtual gifts to everyone. We don't need virtual flowers. We need real flowers so the world can be a better place. Virtual flowers do nothing for anyone except the application developer who steals your application so he can hack your account.

15. Stop complaining about Facebook changes. WHO CARES?! It's free. You get what you pay for.

16. Must you post on your status updates that you are going to bed? Must you wish everyone a good night? Why? Why? Why?

17. Open ended status updates: I'm so mad! I can't believe it. Unreal. Uh Oh. I'm Speechless. I'm so happy!!!! These are all attention seeking status updates. I mean, you want attention...fine. But get to the point already! Don't make us beg for it.

18. Fake profiles - how annoying to be talking to someone you think is a woman, then find out from a friend that it's really a man. You people are scum of the earth, and need to be arrested for stupidity and being a nut job.

19. Why do you post your phone number on Facebook? Dumb much?

20. Why do you list all your kids' names on Facebook and their ages? Parent much?

21. Why do you always post where you are so that criminals know you aren't home? Get robbed much?

22. Poke You - Poking doesn't mean I like you, want you, or love you. It just means hey or hi.

23. Guy Poke - I feel weird when guys Poke me. Stop it. Saying hey or hi is implied.

24. Chick Poke - When a girl pokes me she either likes me, wants me, or loves me. I'm ok with this.

25.Forever - Everything you type or post on the internet stays there forever. Think.

Have I missed any? Please send suggestions for Part II as this series grows. Don't forget to check out the profiles of facebookers by Intense Auburn - it's pretty spot on.

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2010-03-14T00:00:00-08:00

A.D.D. Rumblings No. 31310

2010-03-13T16:55:00.006-05:00

1. When Actor Corey Haim died, the news spread within minutes across the net. Also within minutes, comments like this were out: I saw it coming. Totally expected. Another great loss. He will be missed. He was so misunderstood. He needed help. He had such a hard life. I'm not sure people really think this garbage up, or they just want their opinion stated. I tend to think, they just want to connect about the incident. This way it ties them in to someone they don't know. The comments are LAME.

2. I wonder if when you are driving a Toyota and the car accellerates on it's own...that you suddently get the OH WHAT A FEELING feeling?

3. I'm in the market for an inexpensive laptop, preferably with a built in ergonomic keyboard. Help.

5. Why is it when people go on vacation, they brag about it? I mean they go on and on about it without you even asking. It's one thing to share in the excitement of their trip when you ask...but do I really care you went here and went there when I did nothing? NO I DON'T. Jealousy thy name is me.

4. There's this crazy buzz going around that lilac ties are a sign you are gay. It's weird, girls really love them, but if guys wear them it's a sign that they are gay. That's a weird dynamic. How do you win if you are guy that doesn't want to be gay?

6. I'm not the fashion police. However I must admit, a sports coat with a polo shirt is not a good look. Polo and golf shirts should be banned. I can't stand them. Girls I know refer to them as nipple shirts. Guys who wear them, just want to show off their nipples for some reason. Hey who turned on the air conditioning?

7. With all of the corruption that has and is occuring in Detroit City politics, it's obvioulsy quite embarrassing to the region. What is more embarrasing to me though besides the elected officials going to jail; is the fact there is talk that they should be allowed back in office once their prison time has been served. Ok I'm all for second chances, but what's really the issue here? The issue is, the morons who vote for these morons shouldn't be allowed to vote. Morons!

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8. My latest masterpiece. Chicken breast sliced in bite sizes, then cooked in a wok. High heat. Then throw in a ton of basil. Toss in thinly cut green beans. The skinny kind. Add some diced tomatoes. A tad of garlic for kicks too. Then add a bunch of wild brown rice. Cook for 10 minutes. Mix that puppy. Then throw on a bunch of mozzarella. Are you ok?

9. I'm always tapping my finger or shaking my leg. What the hell is going on? Stop it.

10.If a chick tells you she's PMS'ing, but still freaks out and goes psycho anyways...isnt that a little weird? I mean if you have the ability to identify you are freaking out then why continue? It's like warning someone you are going to punch them in the nose and still do it. What's the point? Something doesn't jive. I don't understand that other gender. Not that I want to, I just don't.

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2010-03-13T00:00:00-08:00

Liberty: Driven to Diners and Dives

Truth: The Tipping Point

2010-03-12T22:52:00.000-05:00

I used to work in the restaurant business so get off my back. I know many people who work or have
worked in the restaurant business, so get off my back.

I don't understand the business of leaving tips. I just don't get it. I'm not talking about the amount to leave, or the percentage. I'm talking about the sense of entitlement restaurant workers have about tips.

I will always hear that's how they make their living and their money. OK I get that, and I'm not
disrespecting that fact. My gripe is not towards them particularly either as I see they don't have much choice. It's the system in place that really ticks me off.

I should be able to tip when I want, if I want to or not. Normally on the surface you would think that's the case. However try not leaving a tip, or forgetting to leave one...and that waiter or waitress will be in your face before you know it.

I'm not a law expert (Thank God), but from what I recall you get X amount per hour +tips as your income. The X amount is usually below minimum wage. Somehow that doesnt seem right to me.

Then it's the whole point of tipping for average service. Come on! I want to tip for good service, for great service...not for average service. Average to me means they are doing their job. Anything about that deserves a tip.

Am I wrong here? For the record I do tip always, even when I'm not happy with the service. Stupid on my part. I just don't expect good service. Holy Cow, I just identified I'm the problem.

John Wockenfuss

Liberty: Driven to Diners and Dives

2010-03-11T18:05:00.013-05:00

One show though that I really like on TV, aside from Breaking Bad is Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It's on the Food Network if you haven't seen it. The host used to bother me, Guy Fieri. I can't take any man serious when he wears bracelets, and more jewelry than Lady Gaga. I mean come on? He probably wears a bluetooth ear set too I'm guessing. However he has grown on me, because I really dig the show. I don't watch it for him anyways so that doesn't really matter. I watch it for the food. It's the food man, the food!

Wow the glorious food they show. Incredible. Real food! Not tofu and lettuce pizza, but real food. Authentic, American, Ethnic,...you name it. The thing is, they use so many real ingredients...like BUTTER and BACON. Who doesn't love butter?

I love how the cooks of these establishments just make food out of memory. They don't read recipes, they don't have charts to look at. They just have a feel.

I'm not one for watching cooking shows to begin with. I am bored to death with Iron Chef, with baking contests, with some cook standing behind a counter like Giara or Rachel Ray. So it's odd for me to really dig a food show.

The other cool aspect of it all, is the fact these Diners and Dives are just that. Real places, owned by real people. Not your run of the mill chain restaurant garbage. Give me Jim's Blimpy Burgers, Zingerman's, The Grecian Deli any day over Apple Bee's or Friday's. Any day!

You ever go to a chain restaurant and just know that the food was probably some frozen dinner, massed produced, laced with sodium stuck, and stuck in a freezer for weeks? That's how I feel.

No more! No mas!

I need real food. Forget the chain restaurants. I blame you for their existence because you keep going there. You you you...it's your fault.

Support your local diners, drive ins, and dives - fuel for your soul.

U.L. Washington

Truth: The Anti-Religion Folk

2010-03-10T17:52:00.002-05:00

I'm always running into folks who have to tell me they are anti-religion. I don't know why they feel the need to tell me this. It's their calling card perhaps or maybe a badge of honor. I've always found there to be some smug arrogance around that statement, because it's always emphasized. "Hey how are you, by the way I'm anti-religion." Atheists do the same thing. More often than not, if there is an atheist around, you'll know it. "Hey did you see the baseball game last night? I'm an atheist!".

Here's my only problem with atheists. How do they know? I mean how can they really know there is not
something out there? Their response is always the counter point to "well you can't prove otherwise". While that may be entirely true, how do they prove there isn't anything is my question? I've never understood that.

Then there's the whole agnostic folks who don't believe in anything, they just watch the world go by and breathe I suppose. I never understood that positioning a whole lot either. I know that people use this just to make sure they are "middle of the road". They want to be viewed as neutral on all accounts. It's the "SAFE" stance for everything. They don't want to be pro God, they are too afraid to be ant-God; they don't want to be right politically and they don't want to be left politically.

Those anti-religion folk are very cult like. Watch out, they'll spike your kool-aid, make you feel guilty.

By the way, I'm anti-you-telling-me-what-you-believe-in.

Tim Corcoran

Truth: You Can't Handle The Truth

2010-03-09T16:40:00.021-05:00

My friend says this to me: "In truth, what is right and wrong? Another one of those things left to the mind that creates it."

I about died.

In fact a little part of me surely died when I heard this. It bothers me.

If one agrees that the truth is something you can conjure up, that you can make happen, that you can fool yourself into thinking as reality, then yeah sure that works.

I think though, if you aspire to that philosophy you'll drive yourself nuts. You'll always accept things as they are, or people as they are. In other words, you'll chalk off everything as just being their truth.

Truth is the recognition of reality, not what you create. Reality is reality, not what you create or make of it. Reality exists onto itself, not just what you percieve it to me. If 20 people think a chair is a dog, and they all believe that...it doesnt make the chair a dog. The chair is a chair, and never a dog - despite one's created truth, or blurred reality. A thing is what it is. THE TRUTH IS THE TRUTH.

Truth is the recognition of reality. How do you handle it?

Gates Brown

Dear HockeyDino: The Lady Is A Tramp

2010-03-08T16:24:00.030-05:00

Dear HockeyDino,

My best friend posts really unflattering pictures of herself on FB. Sometimes in a bikini. It's not pretty. People make fun of her behind her back. I am embarrassed about the pictures, and I don't want people making fun of her. Should I tell her or keep my mouth shut?

Signed,

Embarrased Edna

______________________________

Dear Edna,

This is a rampant epidemic all over Facebook. I am not sure there is a cure, other than to ignore it. It may just go away. The thing is, others who don't ignore it will feed into her sickness and it will never end. Don't blame her, blame the folks that comment on her photos telling her how great she looks, and how naughty she is etc. The attention is feeding her ego and forcing her to do more.

I think you are not wanting to hurt her, but the fact she is embarrassing you means it has effected your relationship. You either have to suck it up and take it or confront her about it. Do you want to lose this friend? Do you want to tick her off? Do you want to hurt her feelings? Do you want to be associated with this tramp?

There are so many cliche's here: To each his own. Life is too short, let it go. If you have nothing good to say, don't say it. Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder . Don't be so shallow Hal. etc.

I would tell her that people are talking about her, and that takes the pressure off of you. She's probably too dumb to understand what she is doing. Embarrasment is an ugly thing to face, especially when looking in the mirror. If she stops you will then have joined forces with me in saving the world one click at a time. If she doesnt stop, send me the link to her profile so I can share it with several thousand people. All in good fun of course.

Barabaro Garbey

Truth: Peace, Joy, and Abundance

2010-03-07T08:57:00.034-05:00

I recently spent some time hanging out with a friend who's gone through some life changing events. He's a joy to talk to because he offers an insight and perspective on things that have been cultivated by his internal discovery examining the self.

Peace, Joy, and Abundance. These are the three things he brings to the table where ever he goes. This is what he thinks about. It's not some magical cloud that hangs over his head. It's not a business card he passes out. But in a sense it is. It's his energy around him that he conveys.

I'm not talking new age or junk science crap. I'm talking about attitude. This is the attitude he brings to conversations, meetings, events. This is how he engages the world. Why?

I asked him why? He said because he was stuck and needed to identify the three things in his life that was missing. He was missing those three things. So those three things are his mantra. His modus operandi.

So he focuses on those aspects in every situation. He brings those things to his life, because that's what he needs. Sounds simple, but it's probably complicated. It probably takes quite a bit of time to get to that point. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks?

So my personal project is to find three things I am missing in my life.
1. Money
2. Money
3. Money

I couldnt think of anything else. So that doesnt fly. I need to get 3 different things.

1. Money
2.
3.

I don't know what they are yet. I'm sure I do, but I'm having a hard time identifying them. I'm also having a hard time to not put eggplant on the list. But I just might. Eggplant represents health and good food. I've been lacking there quite a bit.

I'm open for suggestions while I figure this out. I'll get back to you and keep you posted. Ruff Ruff

Stan Papi

Truth: Germaphobia

2010-03-06T16:14:00.001-05:00

Am I a germ freak? No I don't think so.

So here's my deal though. I have no problem hugging, shaking hands, and kissing people that I know. It just doesn't phase me one bit.

However, if I have to shake hands with a stranger...I am immediately looking for the hand sanitizer, or wipe my hand when they aren't looking.

If I am in a restaurant, and the bus boy or water puts their hands near the top of my glass, I'm not drinking from it. I always look too. Sorry gargoyle, send me another!

If the waitress touches her hair or face, then touches my plate...I freak out. I have a hard time eating without squirming in disgust.

When I go through doors at stores, I always use my sleeve or push with my elbow and foot to get through. The thought of zillions of hand bacteria from nose pickers makes me shiver.

If I am in a public restroom, I always use a paper towel to open the door.

If I'm standing in a crowded room, whether it be a stadium or mall, I get grossed out when people are near me. I'm just disgusted looking at them. I'm disgusted knowing only a small layer of cloth separates me from their grossness.

I wonder if they showered. I wonder if they washed their hands. I wonder if they have lice.

I've come to be this way recently. I've not always been this way. I call it evolving. I should transpose this freakiness to my own dwelling and clean more. That's probably what I need to do. But I love me, and I don't gross me out. I know where my hands have been. I don't have lice, and I shower often. Thus the disconnect.

I guess I am a germ freak...I'm a stranger germ freak.

Oscar Gamble

Truth: Those People Are Pretentious

2010-03-05T16:47:00.024-05:00

Pretentious

–adjective

1.full of pretense or pretension.

2.characterized by assumption of dignity or importance.

3.making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious.

What does that really mean to call someone else pretentious? You are identifying that they are trying to be something they are not. Correct?
What if you saw someone dressed up at a bar, and you said to yourself - that person is just pretentious. You are saying that because you think they are dressed a certain way and it bugs you. They are trying to be something they are not.

Is that really the case? If a person is wearing a pimp suit, is he really trying to be a pimp? What if he really is a pimp? What if he is color blind? What if he really likes that, and that's how he always dresses.

We get caught up in what people wear when they don't dress like we do. I find it odd that people who call other people pretentious, are indeed actually being pretentious by making those claims.

Do you follow? It's along the same lines when people say they never judge, and they ask me who am I to judge? When in fact they are judging me by asking me that question to begin with.

I find this to be looney tunes.

I don't like the way certain people dress. I can easily assume that they are pretentious. I can't stand bass fishing hats at a wedding. I don't like hoodies on chicks. I don't like baggy homeboy pants. I ask you, is it pretentious of me to think these people are pretentious in how they dress? Everyone is trying to be someone they are not, by definition. Is that true? Aren't we all trying to be somebody...being yourself.

By the way how do you really feel about my shirt?

Sixto Lezcano

Sports: ESPN Jumped The Shark

2010-03-04T16:50:00.029-05:00

I can't watch ESPN anymore. It drives me bonkers.

The truth is, I've never been a fan of it. I've been a participant of it. Where else could I have went for hockey scores?

I'm not talking about the sporting events, it's still pretty darn good for that. I am referring to SportsCenter and all of the other useless shows. Now I'm a sports junkie, but they arent cutting it. I use the internet, Twitter, and Facebook to get my instant news.

I never liked having to wait for the sports highlights I wanted to see either. I never liked waiting, only to have the team I want to see totally ignored and just a score shown. I never liked seeing all the sports highlights split up.

I never liked how it repeated every 30 minutes the entire morning either without updating the news information.

Most of all, I can't stand the anchors and the reports. The anchors all have to be the witty, humor filled, sarcastic driven mouth with a smug attitude. The reports are even worse. All these dramatic human interest stories over and over....puke. What is this, the Olympics?

Then the changing of the tone for the voices of the anchor reporter when there is something serious happening.

Just read the news, let me decide if I should be upset or not. It's so freaking dramatic. Boring and pretentious.

The other sports highlight shows arent much better. They are all the same pretty much from channel to channel. I always had this hope it would somehow change, but it hasnt. I am convinced now each sport needs their own channell. The hockey channel would have its own weather and sports forecasts. Others would do the same.

No more waiting for hockey info, it's all there. No more sharing of baseball information with NASCAR.

I do love my Baseball Tonight Show though.

Champ Summers

Truth: Shamu On You

2010-03-03T15:15:00.000-05:00

Recently when a killer whale (Yes I said KILLER) attacked and killed a trainer at Sea World certain questions were raised. Was it the fault of the whale? Was it the fault of the trainer? Was the animal nuts?

Hello!!!??? Anyone home???

It's a KILLER WHALE. KILLER. That means it KILLS. It's not called a HUGGY WHALE or KISSME WHALE. It's a KILLER WHALE.

Probably the only creature that could kill a Great White Shark. These suckers are crazy predators.

I've been to Sea World several times. It's pretty cool, and great fun. That Shamu, what a crazy cat for sure. However, come on people... It's friggin killer whale! Did I mention that already?

These animals are great to study, to learn from etc. But to put them on display to show they can bounce a beach ball in exchange for sardines is looney tunes. Let these bastards go free so they can kill sharks and seals or something. I don't get it.

I have no problems with zoo's. I have no problem with eating animals, using them for testing, for clothes. But to have them on display so everyone can buy Shamu t-shirts and stuffed animals is nonsense. Do you get what I'm saying? You dig?

It really sucks the trainer lost her life. What sucks even more is they are putting the whale on probation for two weeks. So if my dog bites the neighbor kid down the street who was yanking on his tail, the cops can shoot my dog dead. Yet if a whale which is supposed to kill, actually kills...he just gets a time out? Wacko! That sucker should be made into bubble gum right now.

Save the whales...hey funky mama save the whales
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndaXQeRPO0g

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Truth: Bar Snob

2010-03-02T17:24:00.039-05:00

The other night I was subjected to enter one of the finer drinking establishments in the Downriver are of of southeastern Michigan. I was forced to go against my own will. I was not held at gun point, it was far worse... I was held at guilt point.

Me being of open mind, sound, and body caved in to the command, I mean request....and decided I could handle it for a bit. So as I entered this saloon, the first thing I notice is the wicked smell of smoke that punches me right in the face. I just entered Gross Tech University. Immediately I start to sniffle, as smoke just screws up my sinuses. Instant discomfort.

A rather large place, that was decorated in 1970, with every Budweiser and Miller mirror known to man. I especially enjoyed the Budweiser mirror that had 3 wild turkeys on it (Not the wine, but actual turkeys). I suppose Budweiser thinks hunters like to look at pictures of turkeys?

I played pool and darts. Yes I lost, because I'm not good at those games. I like them, but I admit I am only good at hockey and thumb fights...and Stratego. On the television I was hoping to see the basketball game or the Olympics. Instead they had country music videos and boxing. Maybe they didn't know the Olympics were going on? That's what I was thinking.

Anyways I tend to people watch wherever I go. Every guy in the place had a baseball cap on. Every girls had a hoodie on ( I hate hoodies). Oh and there was karaoke. I had to endure a 55 year old sing Losing My Religion by REM. I felt like losing my dinner. A place like this stays open because people don't care where they eat and drink.

I'm not a fan of karaoke. I don't mind it, but more often than not the singers SUCK. I don't mind that they can't sing, I mind they can't pick out decent songs to sing. I cannot handle country music.

I was not disgusted, and I came out alive. I did feel like I was in some 1970's Burt Reynolds' movie.

I'm a bar snob.

Will I go there again? Guilt thy name is son of Italian Catholic Mom.

Sports: I'm A Bitter Loser!

2010-03-01T16:11:00.033-05:00

I hold these truths to be self evident:

2nd Place is the first to lose.
Winning isnt everything, it's the only thing.
Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.
Well these are evident to me. Apparently to most people this means I'm a poor sport or bitter. I posted these truths when Canada beat the U.S. in Olympic hockey on Facebook. When the game was over, my blackberry started buzzing off the hook. I looked and there was all this feel good garbage about what a great game it was, how proud they were. I wanted to puke. Here is what I have to deal with:

I am very proud of my Pittsburgh team players from all the countries - yeah I would of loved The USA to of had the gold.. but wasn't it just so sweet to watch Crosby score???

- Just shoot me dead.
I have to say I am proud to be American, but also being a Red Wing fan I am proud of Babcock and especially one of the greatest hockey players of all time Steve Yzerman!

- Are you freaking kidding me? Who cares about the NHL connections; let alone the coach. Unreal.

It was a great game.

- It was? The U.S lost! It was a very good game, it was not a great game.

USA was not happy about losing. Not one USA player smiled about that silver medal

- GOOD. They blew it.

Well if someone else had to win this

- Does it matter if Canada won or Latvia? No..the US lost. That's all that matters.

I'm overwhelmed with joy for both teams ! I wish team USA would smile, they were great - silver is not a bad thing :) I sure hope Rafulski shows us his silver !!!! Maybe we'll even get to see Babcock & Yzerman's gold!!

- Oh brother. See what I mean? Pure idiocy!
Bitter much? suck it up, we kicked your ass, not only the men, but the women.

- Woman's hockey? what?????? zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Both teams played so well!

- These are the same people who congratulate their kids for getting a C on their report card. "It's trying is all that counts". Gag.

Wow Dino....how unsportsmanlike of you.
- AMEN!

Truth: Pizza Pizza Pizza

2010-02-28T17:00:00.035-05:00

My Latest Pizza List
Buddys
Dino's
Papa Romano's
Pizza Hut
Papa John's
Jets
Primos
Pizzapapalis
Taormina
Nikki's
Benny's
Pizzeria Uno
Bellacino's
Compari's
Herman's Olde Town Grille
Hungry Howies
Shield's
Valentino's
Deluca's
Little Ceasers
Cici's
Green Lantern
Uncle Louies
Starting Gate
Tombstone
California Pizza Cafe
Stouffers
Pizza Cutter
Main Street
Dominos
Cottage Inn
Vintage Market
Costco

Ham Pineapple Anchovies Mushroom Tomato Sausage Bacon

Dear Hockeydino: Woman Inquisition

2010-02-27T16:33:00.016-05:00

I recently began dating a girl and things have been going really well UNTIL we friended each other on Facebook. Now she asks me questions about every girl that posts on my wall and grills me about pictures in my photo album. I like her, but I'm not cool with the interrogation. What to do?

Signed,

Befuddled

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Dear Befuddled. Your woman is trying to see where she stands in your world of chicks. Is she number one, and is she going to have any competition? The questions...well she's just peeing on her new territory. She's making the rules. Making you accountable for your actions. She wants to see if you can be tamed and loyal. Don't blame her, it's natural. But she's gotta know, you are the man and chicks dig you. She likes you right? She shouldnt be shocked you are the Fonz of Facebook. It happens. It's up to you if you are going to have your spined ripped out of you, or if you are going to hold your ground... and be a gentleman and let her know she's your number one. Trust. If you can't do this...tell her to take a hike, then spend the rest of your dating life thinking the next one is going to be any different. Rinse, lather, repeat.

Love,

Dino

Truth: Stupid Hospital Gowns

2010-02-26T16:04:00.001-05:00

So I had to go the hospital to get some things checked out. Xray stuff. They put dye in your veins and go to town taking xrays like crazy. I think I received enough radiation that the president of Iran wants to invite me over for dinner.

Anyways so I'm wearing a hospital gown. First off, who the hell designed these things? It has to be without question the stupidest piece of clothing known to man. I must also say, the x-ray table is like laying on a block of ice too. Who turned down the heat?

So the (female) X-Ray technician says to me " Sir we have a working relationship with the local university and they will be here to observe and assist. Is that ok with you?" I said sure.

Four young females walk in the room.

[record skips]

Now somewhere in my life I'm sure I dreamed about this same situation happening, but it was a bit different as you can well imagine. I start swearing to myself. Then I ask myself does this gown make me look fat?

So the technician is tossing and turning me over like a pancake on a hot grill. I didn't hear any screaming or moaning from the observatory group. That was ok by me. I did try to listen for any laughter, because then we would have had a problem. Then it was more turning left, right, upside down. It was like Emeril making an pizza in the air. BAM! I think she was a member of the East German Swim Team 1976.

Then I had to get more things checked out in another room. What? Yes of course a female nurse and female doctor are there waiting for me for Part II of the show. Latex gloves clash with my gown.

[record skips]

I'm sketching a snuggie version of a hospital gown for my next invention.

Chicks: A Horrifying, Horrifying Outfit!

2010-02-25T15:47:00.004-05:00

ESPN's Tony Kornheiser was suspended for two weeks because he commented on fellow sportscaster Hannah Storm's outfit. He said it was horrifying what she was wearing. That her red gogo boots looked like she was wrapped in sausage casing.

Here's what I don't get. They pay this guy to put down people, call them out, criticize them all of the time. It's what he does for a living (aside from Monday Night Football). Yet if he does that to a coworker on the air, then they pull out the Political Correct Card. Lame.

I can't say I've noticed how she dresses, but in this case I see nothing bad or wrong with how she dresses. I could care less what she wears. Honestly watching ESPN has become so boring to me...I wouldnt have thought twice if I saw her or not. I just don't really care.

I do find it funny that what she wears seems to matter to many, not to mention what others say about it - including her coworkers. The whole scenario is just weird. I gotta thing the talk around the water cooler in Bristol has to be a bit weird.

He said she was tool old (47) to dress like that. I don't know, does that really matter? Yeah I suppose when you see an older chick and she dresses a bit suggestive you might say something. I don't care.

Liberty: Ron Paul Is Wrong

2010-02-24T17:04:00.015-05:00

Ron Paul won the the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) straw poll with a 31% standing. Unelectible Romney got 22% and cuckoo for cocoa puffs Palin got 7% (I like her don't worry, I just don't get her).

What does it mean? Well MSNBC and Fox News were quick to say that the last winners of the poll didnt win the nomination. They were also quick to say that the voters were all young college types. Actually the age of the voters was higher than any other poll they've had, and the younger aged voters didnt turn out like they normally do. They also had more voters this time.

What does it mean? It means people are starting to see that his message of fiscal conservatism based on real money makes sense. The recession in the economy which he easily predicted came true.
Ron Paul indicated that the GOP and it's leaders need to listen to the young people who are sick and tired of being lied to, and policies put in place that wreck the country.

This where he is wrong: It's not just the young; it's old and middle aged who are sick of it all! I'm sick of it all. Aren't you sick of it? The increasing size of government, inflation, the silly bills that no one understands, the lies.

Politically and economoically our congress has sold us down the river. Let's hope the message gets to the leaders of the GOP and they actually do some real conservative soapboxing on the campaign trail. Let's hope they don't just pay lip service to Tea Partiers so they can ride the wave. Let's hope the RHINOS like Brown from Taxachussets get a clue.
The Revolution is alive and well. You either get it, or you don't.

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