CBSNews: What the (bleep)? Calif. Tackles Cussing
I should have posted this yesterday but other more important stories had to take precedence… Anyway, you have to had to California’s legislature, the state is effectively bankrupt and this is the kind of crap they’re wasting time and taxpayers money on:
California lawmakers have a history of trying to keep the state’s air and waters clean. Now they’re tackling language.
The state Assembly is scheduled to vote on a resolution Thursday calling for a statewide “Cuss Free Week,” to occur annually during the first week of March. If approved, it would go to the state Senate for a final vote on Monday.
The rest of next week will be officially swear-word free if both houses approve the resolution.
The resolution by Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-La Canada Flintridge, was inspired by a South Pasadena teenager, McKay Hatch, who founded a No Cussing Club at his junior high school in 2007. His efforts to stamp out profanity have generated international attention, with 35,000 members joining the No Cussing Club’s Web site.
That’s right, I said crap… That’s what this resolution is. It’s a waste of time that distracts from the urgent budget issues Governor Schwarzenegger and the legislature need to address.
D.C. Cop Brings Gun to Snowball Fight
What kind of a moron brings a gun a to a snowball fight? Apparently a veteran police detective in Washington D.C.:
An off-duty Washington D.C. police detective went berserk and began waving his gun around when his Hummer was pelted with snowballs during this weekend’s storm.
“Yes I did (pull my gun), because I got hit with snowballs!” the cop said in a video of the confrontation posted to YouTube by a witness.
He identified himself as Det. Baylor or Det. Bailey – the video’s sound is unclear.
D.C. Police, who say they are investigating the Saturday incident, did not identify the officer but said he is a veteran detective.
The Washington City Paper published a photo of the cop with his gun drawn but pointed at the ground.
Here’s video of the incident courtesy of Reason TV:
I don’t see anything in that video that justifies the detective drawing his gun… Sure he got hit in the face with a snowball, but that in and of itself doesn’t justify pulling a gun. The best thing he could have done was stayed in his car, pulled down block and called for backup. By getting out of his car when and where he did he escalated the situation unnecessarily. Police work is tough enough already and all incidents like this do broaden the divide between the police and the public they serve.
Oh and for the record, throwing snowballs at a moving car in the middle of snow storm is a monumentally stupid thing to do!
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- Snowball fight takes dangerous turn when police officer draws gun – Washington Post
- Cop Admits to Pulling Gun on Snowballers – NBC Washington
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Snowball Fight Takes Dark Turn – WJLA TV
Tiger Woods Pays Fine; Admits to Transgressions
The Florida Highway Patrol has closed it’s investigation into professional golfer Tiger Woods weekend car accident. Woods was issued a citation for careless driving and fined $164.00:
The Florida Highway Patrol says pro golfer Tiger Woods will be cited for “careless driving” and could be fined up to $164 for hitting a tree and fire hydrant near his Windermere home with his car.
Sgt. Kim Montes of the FHP says the Highway Patrol now considers the incident closed and will not be pursuing any criminal charges.
The traffic accident though is just the tip of the iceberg though, Mr. Woods released the following statement earlier today:
I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.
Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.
But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy. I realize there are some who don’t share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one’s own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn’t have to mean public confessions.
Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone. I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it’s difficult.
I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.
While I agree that the tabloids are out of control, the reality of the situation is Mr. Woods is public figure who is looked up to as role model by thousands of young fans. I’m sorry Mr. Woods but with all due respect you can’t be one of the best athletes known in the world and apparently cheat on your gorgeous dedicated wife with whom you’ve had two children, and expect to be left alone. You should have thought of that before you reportedly carried on multiple affairs with fame-hungry woman.
Your an idiot, and in my book not much of a man… simply put sir, a man doesn’t betray his wife and children.
Carrie Prejean Sex Tape
I’ve got the video right here:
Let’s cut through the bull, Ms. Prejean isn’t the first young woman, Christian or otherwise, who has foolishly sent naughty pictures or video to a boyfriend… and she won’t be the last. Quite honestly I don’t see anything hypocritical about a Christian sinning; one of the principle tenants of the faith is that people are imperfect and will inevitably sin, which is why redemption is needed.
Ms. Prejean’s only ‘crime’ was having the courage to publicly state her deeply held belief that marriage is a union between one man and one woman… and for that the liberal arbiters of Political Correctness have decided that she must be publicly mocked and humiliated. Never mind that her view is the one held by President Barack Obama and many other prominent Americans.
Sgt. Kimberly Munley: Hero
The word hero gets tossed around a lot these day but Sgt. Kimberly Munley, the civilian police officer who ended the Fort Hood gunman’s violent rampage has certainly earned the title:
The hero cop who ended the bloody rampage at Fort Hood by pumping four bullets into the crazed gunman even though she was wounded is known for her toughness, friends say.
Before relocating to Texas, civilian police Sgt. Kimberly Munley spent about five years as a cop in North Carolina where she forged a reputation as a no-nonsense officer.
“I’d like to say I’m surprised, but I’m really not,” said close friend Drew Peterson, 27.
“She was born and bred to be a police officer. If you were ever to be in a fight, she’d be the first person to stand up next to you and back you up. She’s a tough cookie.”
Munley’s toughness and grace under pressure were on display Thursday when she and her partner responded within three minutes of reported gunfire, said Army Lt. Gen. Bob Cone.
Munley, who had been trained in active-response tactics, rushed into the building and confronted the shooter as he was turning a corner, Cone said.
“It was an amazing and an aggressive performance by this police officer,” Cone said.
Munley was only a few feet from Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan when she opened fire.
Sgt. Munley was wounded in the exchange of gunfire and is reported to be stable condition. If it wasn’t for her bold and decisive actions there’s no telling how many more soldiers that murderous lunatic would have killed.
Bravo Zulu Sergeant, you and your family are in our thoughts and prays. As is everyone affected by yesterday’s events. May God Bless you all.
The Obligatory Jimmy Carter is a Tool Post
I wasn’t going to comment on Jimmy Carter’s asinine remarks on race because frankly they don’t deserve comment. But after America’s crazy aunt, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mumbled something about political violence in her weekly press briefing I thought I should take a moment to point out that these are two people that no sane person should take seriously.
Let’s not forget Jimmy Carter was one of the worst Presidents in American history, his term in office was marked by faltering economy, high unemployment, high interest rates, crippling inflation and an energy crisis… this is a man whose bumbling led to 53 American diplomats being held hostage in Iran for 444 days.
This is man how kissed a totalitarian on the cheek and pronounced American fears of Soviet Communism overblown.
This is a man who addressed the nation during an economic crisis and told us to more or less to get used to it.
If there is politically inspired violence it will be because people like former Pres. Carter and Speaker Pelosi irresponsibly throw around charges of racism. Never mind that her interpretation of the entire Moscone-Milk-White episode in San Francisco is just off the wall… As Ed Morrissey points out “Dan White was not a right-wing politician; he was a registered Democrat and considered a moderate. He assassinated Moscone after the mayor refused to reappoint him as supervisor, a post White had resigned but then regretted leaving. He shot Milk five times on the way out of City Hall after personal animosity between the two had erupted earlier over a zoning dispute.”
If there is anyone who is stoking racial and/or political anger is this country it’s Democrats who have lost the argument the on merits and who are trying to demonize those they disagree with. Let’s not forget it was Speaker Pelosi who along with America’s crazy uncle, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, who called those who disagreed with their health care reform agenda un-American in a USA Today op-ed.
Madam Speaker, Mr. President, our opposition to Pres. Obama’s policies is not about race. We simply have fundamentally different vision of the role government and as Americans we have a God given, constitutionally protected right to disagree.
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- Dueling ‘racist’ claims defuse once powerful word – Associated Press
The Inevitable “Kanye West Is A Tool” Post
Let’s not mince words here Kayne West is a first class Alfa Hotel:
Leave it to Kanye West to produce one of the most infamous moments in VMAs history before the 2009 show was even an hour old. It happened after Taylor Swift’s victory in the Best Female Video category for “You Belong With Me,” which beat out Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).” Just moments after Swift accepted the Moonman and began her acceptance speech, West stormed the stage, taking the microphone from Swift to announce Beyoncé deserved the award.
“Thank you so much!” Swift began. “I always dreamed about what it would be like to maybe win one of these some day, but I never actually thought it would have happened. I sing country music so thank you so much for giving me a chance to win a VMA award.”
Before she could continue, West broke in. “Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ll let you finish, but Beyoncé has one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!” Kanye shouted to a mortified Swift and the speechless audience. And as quickly as he ran onstage — MTV cut away to show Pink applauding Taylor, and when they flashed back to Swift, West already had the mic in his hand — he was off, leaving a shocked Swift in his wake.
Beyoncé on the other hand is a class act who invited Ms. Swift on stage to finish the acceptance speech West interrupted:
Video: “This used to be America!”
Congressman Jim Moran’s August 25, 2009 town hall meeting at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA. is turning out to be a goldmine for commentators… First because of Rep. Moran’s demand to see a constituent’s ID before allowing him to ask a question and Howard Dean’s remarks on tort reform. Now there’s Officer Wesley Cheeks, Jr. confrontation with a protester:
As country lawyer, Blackiswhite, Imperial Consigliere, explains on his blog, Taxes, Stupidity, and Death… Yes, bystander there are there limitations to the freedom of speech imposed on school grounds. Those limitations, however, are imposed on students, during school hours and at school functions. Not on adults attending non- school functions:
Yes, there are limitations on the freedom of speech imposed legally on school grounds. However, they are imposed on students, during school hours and at school functions. These same restrictions never have been enforced against adults present for non-school functions, and even a leftist judge would have a difficult time trying to impose such restrictions on adults visiting the campus for the purpose of listening and speaking to their duly elected representative. Political Speech is the gold standard of speech when it comes to legal restrictions. The signs would qualify.
As to Officer Cheeks: If you’re going to allow political signs that are just writing, and not ones with pictues and text, prepare to get sued. The only possible reason to single this sign out for disparate treatment would be if it was obscene or pornographic, and even then, if you were dealing with someone who knows more about the law then you obviously do, Officer You-Can’t-Bring-That-Sign-Or-I’ll-Arrest-You-For-Trespassing, they might just let you arrest them and then sue you for violating their civil liberties. Federal section 1983 lawsuits for civil rights violations can be a bitch, and when the other associated charges for false imprisonment, and violations of state law get added, they’ll really cut in to the doughnut budget there, hoss.
Anyway, that said, the sign itself was, well, stupid… That coupled with the snarky little FEMA camp caption and the remarks in video’s description aren’t exactly confidence inspiring either.
Update (Sunday, August 30, 2009): There seems to be some confusion about Officer Cheeks position… He is apparently not a police officer but rather a Fairfax County Public Schools Security Officer… More here…
Comeuppance: Thousands Quit AARP Over Health Care Reform
From CBS News:
CBS News has learned that up to 60,000 people have cancelled their AARP memberships since July 1, angered over the group’s position on health care.
Elaine Guardiani has been with AARP for 14 years, and said, “I’m extremely disappointed in AARP.”
Retired nurse Dale Anderson has 12 years with AARP and said, “I don’t wanna be connected with AARP.”
Many are switching to the American Seniors Association, a group that calls itself the conservative alternative as CBS News Investigative Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports.
Last week alone, they added more than 5,000 new members. Our camera was there Friday when the mail came.
The principle issue driving seniors away from the AARP appears to be the proposed cuts to Medicare and the Medicare Advantage program. The American Seniors Association pulls no punches in its opposition to ObamaCare and the cuts to Medicare and the Medicare Advantage program. The AARP on the hand insists they haven’t endorsed any plan but as the CBS News report notes AARP’s VP for Social Impact, Cheryl Matheis, can’t find anything to quibble with, including the cuts to Medicare and the Medicare Advantage program, saying:
“We haven’t seen provisions in legislation yet, so we’re going to reserve judgment until we see them,” said Matheis.
Heh… You don’t need to see the final bill, as Ms. Matheis suggests, to know it’s a bad deal for seniors.
The ASA is a bit of an unknown, but any reduction in the influence of the AARP is good thing. They’ve effectively become and extension of the federal bureaucracy and are just as out of touch with the people they claim represent as the President and members of Congress.
If there’s one thing that the health care reform debate has made crystal clear, it’s that many seniors believe that the quality of care they’ll receive under ObamaCare will decline. The AARP foolishly thought they could slip that past they’re and now they’re paying a price for their arrogance.
WSJ: Our Unconstitutional Census
John Baker and Elliott Stonecipher have a must read Op Ed in today’s Wall Street Journal… In short the 2010 Census is set to count all persons physically in the country, including millions of illegal aliens, resulting in states like California that have high illegal alien populations to unconstitutionally increasing their representation in congress while other states that have lower illegal alien populations are denied their rightful political representation:
Next year’s census will determine the apportionment of House members and Electoral College votes for each state. To accomplish these vital constitutional purposes, the enumeration should count only citizens and persons who are legal, permanent residents. But it won’t.
Instead, the U.S. Census Bureau is set to count all persons physically present in the country—including large numbers who are here illegally. The result will unconstitutionally increase the number of representatives in some states and deprive some other states of their rightful political representation. Citizens of “loser” states should be outraged. Yet few are even aware of what’s going on.
In 1790, the first Census Act provided that the enumeration of that year would count “inhabitants” and “distinguish” various subgroups by age, sex, status as free persons, etc. Inhabitant was a term with a well-defined meaning that encompassed, as the Oxford English Dictionary expressed it, one who “is a bona fide member of a State, subject to all the requisitions of its laws, and entitled to all the privileges which they confer.”
Thus early census questionnaires generally asked a question that got at the issue of citizenship or permanent resident status, e.g., “what state or foreign country were you born in?” or whether an individual who said he was foreign-born was naturalized. Over the years, however, Congress and the Census Bureau have added inquiries that have little or nothing to do with census’s constitutional purpose.
Lets not mice words here… The Obama Administration and Democrats in Congress will willingly turn a bind eye to the Constitution for simple reason counting illegal aliens helps the Democrat Party. It allows them to add House seats in states like California where their political machine already dominates while disenfranchising Republican districts in other states.
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