Blonde Moments

Since your comments are off, I had to write here.

I think the point of reposting that obscene was to point out that Fox Moderators do not see it as bad and have continually allowed it to be posted despite all the uproar and "Report this Blog" button clicking.

They (Tracy specifically) have commented and said it wasn't bad, showed no nudity, and even laughed.

THAT is just pathetic for a national news media group to allow such obscene pictures on their website even though their own TOS prohibits such things.

Careful, if you go MIA you will be brought up by the others who don't even blog here and be ridiculed BECAUSE you have gone MIA.

Uh...ok. 

So if you are online and blogging you get attacked because you have an original thought.

And if you leave you are attacked because you left.

And only we are the stalkers even though one keeps tabs on another's every single move down to the minute?

Maybe it's just me...or did I miss something?

I was watching the news this morning as I sat on my comfy couch, drinking my cup of coffee, and enjoying the quiet surroundings.  There was a story on there that caught my eye. 

Instantly, I remembered a movie I watched over the weekend.  One I’ve watched many times, one my heart goes out to because it concerns the field of work I am in and because it is based on a true story:  Blood Diamond.

In this movie, there was much fighting in Sierra Leone, Africa over the mining and smuggling of diamonds out of the country.  The militia known as RUF (Revolutionary United Front) had a habit of recruiting children as soldiers, many times ripping them out of the arms of their mothers and killing all others left in their village.  This was not 50 years ago, this was going on when I graduated high school, from the years of 1991-2002…and I had no idea about any of this till two years ago.

There were many child soldiers in the RUF, up to 23,000 at one point. Most were used for attacks on villages and on guard duty at diamond fields. Today, about 20,000 are still left serving in the military of Sierra Leone today. The RUF made extensive use of child soldiers, using horrific methods to numb their new recruits to barbarity. Thousands of abducted boys and girls were forced to serve as soldiers or as prostitutes, and those chosen to be fighters were sometimes forced to murder their parents. Guerrillas frequently carved the initials "RUF" on their chests, and officers reportedly rubbed cocaine into open cuts on their troops to make them maniacal and fearless.  For entertainment, some soldiers would bet on the sex of an unborn baby and then slice open a woman's womb to determine the winner.

 The RUF was notorious for severing the limbs of those victims it did not murder, particularly children. In response to the immediate execution of rebels by government forces, the RUF instead instituted a policy of cutting off the hands of captured soldiers with the intent of sending the message, "You don't hold your weapon against your brother." Brandishing machetes, RUF rebels amputated the hands, arms, and legs of tens of thousands of Sierra Leoneans. The RUF indicated that the reason for these actions was that amputees could no longer grow rice, which might be used to support government troops. The election slogan at that time was that the people 'had power in their hands', so the RUF would hack the hands off to prevent voting. RUF members are also said to have practiced cannibalism.  The government set up a refugee camp where they gathered amputees; the camp was situated next to the international hotels. They also helped fund the camps and give them food and water.

Let my remind you, this was all done by children as young as 5.  More than 200,000 people died during this decade of civil war, many at the hands of children.  

What I saw on the news this morning made me think of this horrific atrocity in recent human history.  What I saw this morning was Al Qaeda training children to become their new soldiers.  Children holding grenade launchers, machine guns, chanting, and word of children being used as suicide bombers.

Children.  The most innocent of any society.  The most impressionable of all humans.  The ones most likely not searched at a check point, airline security lines, security stop at border crossings…think about that. 

What has the world come to when it is deemed ok by anyone to use a child for their own personal gain?  

People need to turn an eye to this country.  We turned a blind eye to what was happening in Sierra Leone for over a decade…will we do it again to these children?   

*Reposted since the original was lost in the hum-drum of redundant diatribe of the same blog by people who signed on only today to have their one say in the matter...and those of whom will most likely not stick around beyond that one post.*

I was watching the news this morning as I sat on my comfy couch, drinking my cup of coffee, and enjoying the quiet surroundings.  There was a story on there that caught my eye. 

Instantly, I remembered a movie I watched over the weekend.  One I’ve watched many times, one my heart goes out to because it concerns the field of work I am in and because it is based on a true story:  Blood Diamond.

In this movie, there was much fighting in Sierra Leone, Africa over the mining and smuggling of diamonds out of the country.  The militia known as RUF (Revolutionary United Front) had a habit of recruiting children as soldiers, many times ripping them out of the arms of their mothers and killing all others left in their village.  This was not 50 years ago, this was going on when I graduated high school, from the years of 1991-2002…and I had no idea about any of this till two years ago.

There were many child soldiers in the RUF, up to 23,000 at one point. Most were used for attacks on villages and on guard duty at diamond fields. Today, about 20,000 are still left serving in the military of Sierra Leone today. The RUF made extensive use of child soldiers, using horrific methods to numb their new recruits to barbarity. Thousands of abducted boys and girls were forced to serve as soldiers or as prostitutes, and those chosen to be fighters were sometimes forced to murder their parents. Guerrillas frequently carved the initials "RUF" on their chests, and officers reportedly rubbed cocaine into open cuts on their troops to make them maniacal and fearless.  For entertainment, some soldiers would bet on the sex of an unborn baby and then slice open a woman's womb to determine the winner.

 The RUF was notorious for severing the limbs of those victims it did not murder, particularly children. In response to the immediate execution of rebels by government forces, the RUF instead instituted a policy of cutting off the hands of captured soldiers with the intent of sending the message, "You don't hold your weapon against your brother." Brandishing machetes, RUF rebels amputated the hands, arms, and legs of tens of thousands of Sierra Leoneans. The RUF indicated that the reason for these actions was that amputees could no longer grow rice, which might be used to support government troops. The election slogan at that time was that the people 'had power in their hands', so the RUF would hack the hands off to prevent voting. RUF members are also said to have practiced cannibalism.  The government set up a refugee camp where they gathered amputees; the camp was situated next to the international hotels. They also helped fund the camps and give them food and water.

Let my remind you, this was all done by children as young as 5.  More than 200,000 people died during this decade of civil war, many at the hands of children.  

What I saw on the news this morning made me think of this horrific atrocity in recent human history.  What I saw this morning was Al Qaeda training children to become their new soldiers.  Children holding grenade launchers, machine guns, chanting, and word of children being used as suicide bombers.

Children.  The most innocent of any society.  The most impressionable of all humans.  The ones most likely not searched at a check point, airline security lines, security stop at border crossings…think about that. 

What has the world come to when it is deemed ok by anyone to use a child for their own personal gain?  

People need to turn an eye to this country.  We turned a blind eye to what was happening in Sierra Leone for over a decade…will we do it again to these children?   

To: Proctor and Gamble

Dear Mr. Thatcher,  

I have been a loyal user of your Always Maxi Pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuardCore(tm) or Dri-Weave(tm) absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 under my crotch!!

Have you ever had a period, Mr. Thatcher? Ever suffered from 'the curse'? I'm guessing you haven't.  Well, my 'time of the month' is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills'.  

Isn't the human body amazing?

As Brand Manager in the Feminine-hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customers' monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo '. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women. In fact, only last week, my friend Jennifer fought the violent urge to shove her boyfriend's testicles into a George Foreman Grill just because he told her he thought Grey's Anatomy was written by drunken chimps? Crazy!

The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... which brings me to the reason for my  letter.

Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'

Are you f**king kidding me? Does any part of your tiny middle- manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness is possible during a period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Kmart armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.

For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you just have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or 'Vehicular Manslaughter Is Wrong', or are you just picking on us?  

Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bulls**t. And that's a promise I will keep.

Always.  

Best wishes,

Marilyn Monroe

There's a Chili Cook-off around Halloween time that takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio City Park .   Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank,  who was visiting from Springfield , IL .                              
     
Frank (Judge #3): "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge  at  a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last  moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table, asking for  directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3."                
      
Here are the scorecard notes from the event:                      

CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI                              
    
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.        
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.                  
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy crap, what the hell is this stuff? You could  remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

     
CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN 'S AFTERBURNER CHILI                              
     
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.      
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.                                       
                     
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in  more beer when they saw the look on my face.      

              
      
CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI                    
         
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.                  
Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.                      
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill.My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting BLEEP-faced from all of the beer.       

                             
     
CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC                                      
      
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice.Disappointing.    
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.                            
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb.woman is starting to look HOT ... just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?         

                       
                                                       
               
CHILI # 5 - LISA'S LEG AND LIP REMOVER                                
     
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground,  adding considerable kick. Very impressive.                          
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato.   Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.              
 Judge # 3 (Frank) -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four  people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when  I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my  tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher.
I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the other  judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw them.                        
                                                       
            
     
CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY                            
      
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance  of spices and peppers.                                              
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions,  garlic. Superb.                                                
      
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I crapped on myself when I farted, and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need  to wipe my butt with a snow cone.                                    
                                                       
               
     
CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI                        
        
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.   
Judge # 2 -- BLEEP hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am  worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.                                        
    
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of    
lava   to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what  killed me. I've decided to stop breathing it's too painful. Screw it;  I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck  it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.                        
                                                       
               
     
CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI                          
     
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not  too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.                  
 Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither  mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of  himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor feller, wonder how he'd    have reacted to really hot chili?                                    
Judge # 3 (Frank) - No Report       

Welcome to Texas Frank!                                 
     

Law of Mechanical Repair

After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.

Law of the Workshop

Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

Law of Probability

The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

Law of the Telephone

If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.

Law of the Alibi

If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.

Law of  Variation

If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now (works every time ).

Law of the Bath

When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings

Law of Close Encounters

The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

Law of the Result

When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.

Law of Biomechanics

The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

Law of the Theater

At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.

Law of Coffee

As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

Murphy's Law of Lockers

If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

Law of Rugs/Carpets

The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.

Law of Location

No matter where you go, there you are.

Law of Logical Argument

Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

Brown's Law

If the shoe fits, it's ugly.

Oliver's Law

A closed mouth gathers no feet.

Wilson's Law

As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it. (this one is true every time!)

Doctors' Law

If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better...Don't make an appointment.

Law of life

You cannot do a kindness to soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late...

I have 2 dogs, and was buying a large bag of Purina at Wal-Mart and was in line to check out.

The woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

Uh...Duh?

On impulse, I told her no, I was starting The Purina Diet again. Although I probably shouldn't because I'd ended up in the hospital the last time. But I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in ICU with Tubes everywhere and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and the way it works is to load your pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so I was going to try it again. I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story, particularly a tall guy who was standing behind her.

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in ICU because the dog food poisoned me.
I told her no, I'd been sitting in the street licking my butt and a car hit me.

I thought the guy standing behind her was going to need help as he staggered to the door laughing.

Life is short.

Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love deeply, Laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.

the_watcher

http://community.myfoxdfw.com/blogs/the_watcher

Anyone else understand what the point of taking comments out of context and making a blog about them is all about? 

I mean seroiusly...makes no sense. 

 "Dumb Blog Comment  of the Day..."

 "(Good) Blog Comment of the Day..."

Don't make a bit of sense.  Completely off the wall.  Perhaps I am missing the point of it...is it supposed to be humorous?  If so, shouldn't it be in entertainment?  Is it supposed to be a "Type-by Slapping" to make an argument?  If so...uh...what?  Still don't make sense.

*wonk wink*

It so cray!

*Just for humor people...don't get your panties in a wad and freak out...just sayin' is all.*

Just an FYI for all who come to my page...

I will delete any and all alters on my page. I ask that people will refrain from even commenting to their retort on my page as I will delete them and any reference to them by others. I HATE alters and will not permit them or people purposely trying to stir up trouble on my blog space.

If these alters wish to comment under their original name, then I will leave them. However, if they come to my page to belittle me or my fellow bloggers, they will be deleted.  Please refer to my bio if you need help.

They do not exist in my blog or in reality.

We should all adopt this philosophy. Don't comment on their blogs, delete them on our own blogs, and ignore the mess out of them till they all get the clue that they are not welcome.

Thank you everyone!!  Happy blogging to you!!!

Guess she comes in a bobble head now!

Everybody, jump on the GREEN Train...WOO HOO!!

Make your Avie Green with envy! 

We just all seem to be getting along well and thought it would be fun to show a little comradery.

That's all I was thinking. Just for shitz and giggles really. The bickering and fights have at least stopped for the moment...thought it would be fun.

*With all due respect......*

I'm sure you are all having a "blast" writing these blogs for your asignment...but you are boring us to death!!!

I'm not much into politics and all this is putting me to sleep.  What I'd like to hear is your HONEST opinion on what YOU think about the candidates. 

Not just what you did today, what people around you were doing, how cold it is, or video of the dribble I flip channels on tv to avoid.

What we want to hear, see, read, and know is:

-If you are covering Obama/McCain/Clinton/Edwards/Thompson/Romney/etc..., then what are YOUR feelings towards him/her? 

-Did you CHOOSE to follow him/her, or were you TOLD to follow him/her? 

-What have YOU learned about this candidate from what you've heard by other voters conversations, that perhaps you didn't already know? 

-Has any one thing YOU've heard or seen changed YOUR views of him/her while on this assignment?

-Who do YOU think will win the candidacy for Republican/Democrat and why?

-Who do YOU suspect the running mates will be and why?

-Give us YOUR thoughts on the pro's and con's of each candidate.

See what I mean?  Help out the bloggers on this site get involved with what you are reporting...help excite us about the upcoming elections!!

Maybe then we'll be more inclined to chime in with our own thoughts...

 Dearest Alters,                                                
                                                

I have seen so many of you come out recently, and it makes me wonder how life is going for you.  Sometimes, great tragedies in our lives cause us to break into multiple "selves" when we can no longer handle life's challenges.  This is a serious mental illness called MPD.  Also known as a Multiple Personality Disorder, this is treatable and can be fixed with intense therapy and a lot of medication. I suggest contacting your physician soon, if this is the case.

If it is not MPD, then perhaps you are unsatisfied with yourself and need to vent...but not wanting to sully your own true identity, you make a rouse-a figment of imagination-an alter to hide behind.  Do not be ashamed of who you are.  Sometimes being an ignorant jack-ass just can't be helped.  I am sure that, as with MPD, this situation can be helped with intense therapy and a lot of medication.   I suggest contacting your physician soon.

Sincerely, 

A concerned citizen of Blogville

*If this does not sound like you nor something you would do, then disregard...because, WELL DUH!!!...it wasn't to you.  This is to all the alters who seem to split from reality and may be in the need of some professional help.* 

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