As I drove to work today, I saw a young man standing alongside the road. It was obvious that he saw me approaching. As I drew near, while looking directly at me, this young man walked into the road. I could tell by the look in his eye that he was doing this just to be cute. He assumed that he would make me put the brakes on and he would derive some twisted pleasure from his little game.
Now, I still feel like a pretty good driver. So, I did not slow down, instead I kept my pace and moved to the right just enough to leave a couple inches between him and my 4000 pound vehicle. In my mirror I could see his eyes (about the size of pie plates) and a look of disbelief. I think it was clear to him that he had just been stupid. I was expecting the BIRD.
I see this behavior all too often. Young people are oblivious to their surroundings. They walk on the wrong side of the road and never glance back at approaching traffic. They test you with deliberate crossings in front of oncoming traffic. In general, they show a complete lack of respect for others. Unfortunatly, some one will not be paying attention or will have stayed at the watering hole just a little too long and one of these brave (read..stupid) kids will learn how destructive 4000 pounds of metal can be.
My Parents took the time to teach me how to survive while on foot, or on a bicycle for that matter. Walk facing the traffic and give way. You cannot win a match of Chicken with something that out weighs you by a couple tons. If riding, go with the traffic flow, but, constantly check behind you for overtaking machinery. Not only is this respectful, it is prudent to your own survival.
While my manuevering around the young man was probably stupid in itself, maybe he got the message that not everyone on he road is willing to play.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Drinking
I have missed both Presidential debates and unfortunately the Vice-Presidential debate as well. Missed is not correct, I abstained from watching. Over the past several months, the constant bombardment of negativity has completely erased any interest I may have had in the upcoming election. Now I just want it to go away.
Based on the information given by the candidates, parties and contributors over the past months, it is clear to me that there is not one single candidate worth voting for. No one running for office has done anything worthwhile that would help the citizenry. Each candidate, no matter the office they are campaigning for, has done the most despicable deeds while in prior office or in public life.
That begs the question, at least to me, where have all the good people gone and why won't they run for office? Has our system deteriorated to the point that honest, trustworthy and concerned citizens simply are not interested or capable of getting in the system and championing change? Or have we become a nation that is more concerned with the game of politics than the actual labor of politics. We are infatuated with dissecting each sound bite and drawing meaning from it rather than forcing clear and concise dialogue about actual problems that face the country we live in.
I have no doubt that many candidates are decent people. What I have real doubt about is their motives for running for office. I think there is a certain credibility to the notion of drunk with power.
Stop drinking and start doing the job you were elected for.
Based on the information given by the candidates, parties and contributors over the past months, it is clear to me that there is not one single candidate worth voting for. No one running for office has done anything worthwhile that would help the citizenry. Each candidate, no matter the office they are campaigning for, has done the most despicable deeds while in prior office or in public life.
That begs the question, at least to me, where have all the good people gone and why won't they run for office? Has our system deteriorated to the point that honest, trustworthy and concerned citizens simply are not interested or capable of getting in the system and championing change? Or have we become a nation that is more concerned with the game of politics than the actual labor of politics. We are infatuated with dissecting each sound bite and drawing meaning from it rather than forcing clear and concise dialogue about actual problems that face the country we live in.
I have no doubt that many candidates are decent people. What I have real doubt about is their motives for running for office. I think there is a certain credibility to the notion of drunk with power.
Stop drinking and start doing the job you were elected for.
BEHAVE!
So, I am having trouble with my computer. Once again it is demonstrating that it has a mind of its own. Little does it know, I have the ultimate power.....I am capable of hurtling it at least 20 feet into the street. It better learn to behave!
Just kidding
Just a little over two weeks until the big election................................I can hardly wait!!!!!!
Just kidding, I am sick of the crap we have endured lately.
Just kidding, I am sick of the crap we have endured lately.
Monday, October 8, 2012
For the birds.
So, I am one of those people that would not consider standing in line to purchase the new Phone,, Computer or what ever PAD has just been created. I for one, am sure that these Companies are marketing genius....or is there a generation of Idiots disguised as consumers! Although these new devices have potential for usefullness, the primary use (aside from making Apple and others wealthy) seems to be entertainment. How will I survive until tomorrow unless I know who's baby just filled their diaper or or or who just got 10 more friend requests, or or or .....
Heaven forbid I not be able to play a game or text meaningless crap while driving! After all, I was taught to MULTITASK was a good thing. Well, multitasking wasn't intended to put people in harms way. Drive the damn car! Check in on shitty diapers when you reach your destination. It really isn't important to know the score of the latest sporting event while in the middle of a conversation. Trust me the world continues to create useless information even if you are not ON-line for awhile.
I see future generations with thumbs the size of ball bats from years of over use. There will be no need for vocal cords, because we will have ceased to speak. It will be down right frightening to actually be in the presence of someone because interpersonal actions will be so infrequent.
I love the internet. Information is so readilly available. Know what I love even more? A good face to face conversation. Actually watching sporting events and the excitement that comes from not knowing the outcome until it happens. Knowing that I might not know minute by minute all the useless trivia going on around me does not scare me. Instead, I take comfort knowing that there are times in life just worth savoring with only my thoughts.
Tweet Tweet Tweet..........thats for the birds.
Heaven forbid I not be able to play a game or text meaningless crap while driving! After all, I was taught to MULTITASK was a good thing. Well, multitasking wasn't intended to put people in harms way. Drive the damn car! Check in on shitty diapers when you reach your destination. It really isn't important to know the score of the latest sporting event while in the middle of a conversation. Trust me the world continues to create useless information even if you are not ON-line for awhile.
I see future generations with thumbs the size of ball bats from years of over use. There will be no need for vocal cords, because we will have ceased to speak. It will be down right frightening to actually be in the presence of someone because interpersonal actions will be so infrequent.
I love the internet. Information is so readilly available. Know what I love even more? A good face to face conversation. Actually watching sporting events and the excitement that comes from not knowing the outcome until it happens. Knowing that I might not know minute by minute all the useless trivia going on around me does not scare me. Instead, I take comfort knowing that there are times in life just worth savoring with only my thoughts.
Tweet Tweet Tweet..........thats for the birds.
For your benefit!
About a month left until the BIG Election. Can't wait. I am so tired of hearing what bad people the Candidates are. Not just Presidential Candidates, but Candidates for positions at the lowest levels of Government. The guy running for Animal Control Officer was just accused of showing favoritism toward cats! I can only assume that to be a blatant attempt to garner favor with them cat voters.
Seriously, is the voting public stupid enough to take these attack adds serious? If so, how could you chose to vote for anyone. Each candidate has been painted as a reprehensible politician, even more damaging, a slug of a human being. After all, who would dare mess with Social Security, Medicare/ Medicade, Higher Taxes for anyone let alone the working stiff. Who really is to blame for the Trillions and Trillions of dollars of debt? Each and every person who still subscribes to business as usual at any Government level.
Our Government system has outgrown its usefulness. Our system has become bloated with self important politicians that have no more concern for the public welfare than they do for animals being run over on the highway. It is a shame about the animals, but at least I'm OK. Term limits would be a good starting point. Once in office it would be less necessary to be a conformist to party or contributor wishes. One could simply work for the benefit of his constituants. What a novel idea!!!! Government for the people by the people. Holy crap, maybe our forefathers had a good idea.
Next, campaigning all term should not be tolerated. I for one are not interested in paying my elected officials to campaign or solicit funds for re-election during their term. I could see giving a month to get your message out just prior to election day. Think of the money that would save taxpayers. Yea yea yea, those of you that think taxpayers aren't footing campaign bills need to wake up. Any politician worth his salt knows how to disguise personal agendas as beneficial to his people and gladly use taxpayer money. After all, He/she is acting purely for your benefit!!!
Seriously, is the voting public stupid enough to take these attack adds serious? If so, how could you chose to vote for anyone. Each candidate has been painted as a reprehensible politician, even more damaging, a slug of a human being. After all, who would dare mess with Social Security, Medicare/ Medicade, Higher Taxes for anyone let alone the working stiff. Who really is to blame for the Trillions and Trillions of dollars of debt? Each and every person who still subscribes to business as usual at any Government level.
Our Government system has outgrown its usefulness. Our system has become bloated with self important politicians that have no more concern for the public welfare than they do for animals being run over on the highway. It is a shame about the animals, but at least I'm OK. Term limits would be a good starting point. Once in office it would be less necessary to be a conformist to party or contributor wishes. One could simply work for the benefit of his constituants. What a novel idea!!!! Government for the people by the people. Holy crap, maybe our forefathers had a good idea.
Next, campaigning all term should not be tolerated. I for one are not interested in paying my elected officials to campaign or solicit funds for re-election during their term. I could see giving a month to get your message out just prior to election day. Think of the money that would save taxpayers. Yea yea yea, those of you that think taxpayers aren't footing campaign bills need to wake up. Any politician worth his salt knows how to disguise personal agendas as beneficial to his people and gladly use taxpayer money. After all, He/she is acting purely for your benefit!!!
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