FamGuyToday by Aunty Fox

that starts with 'Ike' (R),warning against the 'military-industrial complex', a term coined by him, as he left office in 1960, cuz he saw the HUGE profits to be made, IF, the US would remain at war. Think 'Bush/Cheney, oil, Haliburton and bombs. the lies about WMD's, Iraq and Viet Nam. Should be required viewing, by all the Pubs who think we should spend even MORE on the military, and the 'revolving door' between the military and the businesses who sell to them, where hundreds of billions of $'s disappear into the pockets of the 'military-industrial complex', that Ike warned against. Sickening, but SO Republican...

would be the section of FOX 'news' labeled 'Opinion'. Their ENTIRE 'news' section is opinion, and that opinion is, 'Pubs always right, Dems always wrong'. Duh, there's a reason Murdoch/Ailes paid over $100 mil to put their propaganda 'out there', (cuz the 'dumb' votes count the same as educated people) and the 'South', bottom end of education/income in the US, home of the 'Thumpers' and the GOP, swallows it whole. And the sheep said, 'Amen'.

I've ever seen on TV, incl Joe Theisman, who broke his leg the same way. But Louisville's Kevin Ware did it without contact from another player. Came down and his ankle gave way, then his leg just snapped, right above the sock, with the bone sticking 6" out of his leg. Not sure how they're gonna continue the game, with everyone in shock and in tears. And I thought my broken ankle in the State Tourney was bad...(was gonna put up a pic, but it is too gross)

Religion is like a penis. It's okay to have one and be proud of it. However, do not pull it out in public, push it on children, write laws with it or think with it. The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. The Christian right loves to throw around the term 'liberal elite'. What's more elite than thinking only you will go to heaven? Bobby Jindal (R), LA, recently said, 'We have to stop being the stupid party'. (Yup, that'd be a good start, but I'll believe it when I see it.)

David Stockman, Reagan’s budget director from 1981 to 1985, slammed Bush and his former boss in an op-ed in The New York Times Sunday, saying, 'Reagan’s deficit policies allowed George W. Bush to dive into the deep end, bankrupting the nation through two misbegotten and unfinanced wars, a giant expansion of Medicare and a tax-cutting spree for the wealthy.' Oh really? Finally, a Pub admits who caused the economic mess that peaked about 5 years ago, after 8 years of Bush/Pub rule. BTW, FOX totally ignored the story, from one of their own. He added, 'The cost of the wars in Iraq and Afg combined with the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy will account for nearly HALF the debt the US will owe by 2019.'  He also attacked Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan’s budget , arguing that it was “devoid of credible math or hard policy choices.” You think the sheep who get their 'news' from FOX will ever hear those facts,  from a Republican,  as they blame Obama fo...

Jim Carrey referred to FOX 'News' as a 'media colostomy bag'. The 51-year-old put out a statement on Friday alleging that the cable news channel had “viciously” slandered him via its coverage of the Funny or Die video he released earlier this week, titled “Cold Dead Hand,” that pokes fun at the late former NRA president Charlton Heston and gun enthusiasts, continually refers to the network as “Fux News”. He also said he'd sue for slander 'if I felt they were worth my time or that anyone with a brain in their head could actually for fall for such irresponsible buffoonery.' Yup, another fan of "FAKE News'.

the Pubs basically said they needed to 'get their message out', although I say that was their problem in the first place, cuz people KNOW their message, and don't like it. This week, the (R) Congressman from Alaska said his father used to hire '50 to 60 wetbacks' each year, to pick tomatoes', and Michigan Republican Dave Agema says “part of the homosexual agenda is to get the public to affirm their filthy lifestyle." And these guys wonder why they are a dying breed? Same old shit from the same old people. They ARE fun to watch, though....

eat any more 'deviled' eggs, after the first one, cuz we had company (the kids) coming over for an early Easter dinner, but, it was really good. SO, I peeled one of the colored, Easter eggs, cut it in half, added mustard, mayo, salt and paprika. Yummmm. Almost as good as the real thing.

could a couple of rightwing billionaires (Murdoch/Ailes), pay a bunch of money, (over $100 million) to put their propaganda (FOX 'news') on TV, and the sheep (loyal FOX disciples), pretend that it's real. Unbelievable, but true, as the most effective money ever spent by the Repub party. Then there was 'Citizens United', a close second, as (corporations are 'people') billionaires 'buy' votes, with the blessing of the (Repub) Supreme Court. Sickening, but typical, for the party of the 1%.

from my 1967 KHS Alum Org, concerning my teammateTom Heller, who was All-State football and B-ball, and started for the Huskers, as a sophomore, (1971-72), considered the best ever college football team, and best man at my wedding. Lots of memories. Unreal, but true, I guess. Makes all my day to day stuff seem really irrelevant and trivial. Will try to contact him... Kearney High School Class Of 1967 Our KHS 1967 classmate Tom Heller has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease", which affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Tom has been suffering excruciating pain and some tremors since last October 2012 and has lost more than 30 pounds. He had surgery in Denver this past Wednesday, and feels better now, but please keep Tom and Sue in your thoughts and prayers. You can email Tom at coach.th@comcast.net but Tom may not be able to answer all emails while he's still recovering f...

'Brienne of Tarth', the 6'3" female warrior in 'Game of Thrones', but, she's WAY too pretty for the character, and at 6'2", is too short. Unless she wears heels, of course...

MAY come early this year, OR, may not come at all. 'Sell in May, then go away' for the summer, has been pretty accurate, for the market, in most years. Is this year an exception? I think so, but too early to really tell...

of Game of Thrones, and found nearly 15 minutes of sex and nudity. NSFW, but kinda surprising what happens on cable TV. I'm shocked.... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/17/game-of-thrones-sex-scene_n_1601883.html

economic indicators just came in, though the markets are closed this Friday. 'Consumer sentiment' ROSE, again, in what should be a self-fulfilling prophecy, while inflation, that 'The Sky Is Falling' Pubs continually rail aginst, went DOWN. Though the Repubs fight it at every turn, it looks like  the 'Great (Bush) Recession', is gradually being fixed, which means, (unless the Pubs can successfully wreck our economy, AGAIN) get used to saying 'President Hillary' you Republican clowns. Ha ha.

finally made their ruling.

An 'eagle cam' records an eagle defending it's young from a red-tailed hawk. (or Kestrel?) http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Bald-Eagle-Defend-Nest-Hawk-Duke-Farms-Video-200608201.html Shouldn't be a problem in the future, as the same Duke Farm eagles brought a fawn to feed their brood, last year. The 'live feed' camera, http://www.dukefarms.org/en/Stewardship/WildlifeCams/eagle-cam/ , shows the remains of the hawk still there, now.

Most of us sure aren't, as their latest crap is typical behavior, and they know they wouldn't have a chance in a war with us, even if they did have weapons that could reach us, which they don't.  BUT, FOX is 'fear mongering' again, banging the drums for military action, and saying this 'proves' we shouldn't cut the military budget. Same old shit, from the Repub propaganda network.

I watched a CNBC '60 Minutes' special, on 'The Price of Oil'. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4713382n  , as they explained how gasoline prices can go UP, while supplies are at all-time highs. The practice of 'price manipulation' in the energy market had it's start with Enron, Bush's Texan buddies, who cornered the electrical market in California, and more than TRIPLED the price of electricity, (AND put the legislation in place, to do the same with oil, the Bush family business). I was in LA (working the Northridge earthquake) when 'rolling blackouts would cause huge traffic jams, as well as take out all my computer info when the elec grid would 'go down'. It was all faked, so they could raise prices. Well, Morgan Stanley and some of the big investment firms are now able to do the same with oil, although the Dodd-Frank bill was supposed to stop the practice. A few HUGE companies, with BILLIONS to 'work the system', can cause ...

This is interesting, as they show 2000 calories, in different forms. That bacon,egg and toast breakfast isn't too bad, in caloric terms. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/what-2000-calories-looks-like_n_2964777.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl27%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D290012 Scroll down and click on video, play arrow.

sometimes, but Bill Maher isn't afraid to go after the Catholic Church, the largest business in the world, BY FAR. He told Catholics during his "New Rules" section of the February 15 episode of "Real Time", "If the Pope can quit, it’s okay for you to quit too." He then went on to discuss the resignation saying, "Now…as you all know, this week, Pope Benedict told Vatican Radio... he was going to resign because the Church needs a fresh, young face, somewhere other than a priest’s lap." He then went on to compare his show 'New Rules' to the Vatican, where they sit around and make stuff up, such as 'No meat on Friday', THEN, 'this just in, God says it's OK!'. Tenets like celibacy, no women priests, the title of Pope, are all made up by the Catholics, but presented as if they came from God's mouth. Bill Maher tells it like it is, and some people don't like to hear it. You can read the League's full list of...

Malicious Obstruction in the Senate Earlier this month, during one of his new across-the-aisle good-will tours, President Obama pleaded with Senate Republicans to ease up on their record number of filibusters of his nominees. He might as well have been talking to one of the statues in the Capitol. Republicans have made it clear that erecting hurdles for Mr. Obama is, if anything, their overriding legislative goal. There is no precedent for the obstructionism that is constantly thrown up by Republicans in all phases of governance. With a record number of fillibusters, and every other form of obstructionism available, the Republicans are committed to 'gumming up the works'. In a typical example, Jacob Lew, the Treasury secretary, was barraged with 444 written questions, more than the previous seven nominees for that position combined. Many were ridiculous and had nothing to do with Mr. Lew’s fitness for office. They have a plan, and they're sticking with it....

(From today's Denver Post)Never mind reality. "Game of Thrones" season 3 is coming! The battle for power, territory and, mostly, survival continues in the grand multi-dynasty epic that has won a special place in the popular culture. Moving forward, the story is increasingly personal while no less sweeping and phantasmagorical. The theme music alone coaxes us into an altered state. Return to the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros at 7 p.m. Sunday on HBO, and feel the blood, mud, glory and grit in TV's most visceral series. Frankly, I enjoy the waking dream I fall into during the iconic, artful opening credits as much as following the narrative twists. The tone is at once ancient and modern, mythical and otherworldly, edifying and lowbrow. Gallantry, villainy. Honor, deceit. Wisdom and eloquence; puns and zingers. Have read the yet unfinished series, BUT, the TV version is amazing. Read more: Ostrow: HBO's epic "Game of Thrones" launches a stunn...

cuz our new 'Genie' system, is really cool. Lots of (fast) access to TV series (old and new), thousands of HBO, Starz and Cinemax movies, Pandora Radio, internet apps, etc, while you can record 4 channels at once. Wow, may never have to leave my recliner, except to go to bed, where we have the same access on the bedroom TV.

The U.N.'s Arms Trade Treaty, is gonna confiscate guns from US citizens. Yup, that's what FOX is reporting. UN(f-ing)believable, but typical FOX crap. No wonder the sheep are riled, BUT, that's the price you pay, when you become a FOX disciple, and believe their crap.

to see the Colo legislature try to make laws concerning 'recreational' cannabis, when it becomes obvious that the laws on 'medical MJ' are bogus, in flux, not funded and not uniformly inforced. BUT, Colo's experience on the subject puts us 'out in front', and the 'experts' as we move past the criminal phase toward recognizing that MANY adults think 'smoking' is comparable to 'drinking', and NOone should go to jail for it. Will be interesting to see how it all shakes out.

the S&P 500 closed over the pre-Bush Crash numbers, on the last day of the fiscal quarter. As some say, 'we've had a good year, this quarter'. Also, some see the market like a glass that's half full, and point of view depends on 'if you're drinking, or if you're pouring'. We'll see, but I like the economic stats that are coming in, esp housing numbers. The European Market doesn't  look good, BUT, that may be good for us, cuz there's a LOT of money in the world that's looking for a home, and now the US looks good in comparison. Still lots of unemployment, BUT, most people have jobs and have been sitting on cash, driving an older car, and now their 401K looks better and their house value is going up. All it takes for the economy to improve is for the general public to THINK it's gonna get better, and start spending again. A self fulfilling prophecy. AND, lots of investors are just waitng for a 'pullback' of 5-10% to create...

to the pre-Bush crash numbers that the Dow Jones average, and most of the financial markets had recently done. SO, what's the FOX headline today, after Obama's policies have gradually restored the markets?   'Americans Upset at Meager Recovery', (in addition to the MANY anti-Dem/Obama articles they ALWAYS run) is what FOX chooses to focus on. Approx 5 years after the biggest crash since the Great Depression (after 8 years of Bush/Repubs), we are back to pre-W numbers, and the rightwingers have the same battle cry. 'Obama's Gonna Ruin Us!', while they totally ignore the FACT, that 'Bush Wrecked Us'. Same old shit from the 'Propaganda Network', and the sheep who believe their crap.

when I have a daddy-daughter date, and yesterday Kari (who has the week off for Spring Break) and I met for (a very good) lunch at Mimi's, then went over to the mall. She knew of a place that might fix my favorite sunglasses, which had been broken on our last trip to Mexico. Not only did they fix them, but did it 15 minutes, and there was 'no charge'. The day just got better as we had our 'Survivor' dinner at Don and Cyndi's and a good time was had by all, as per usual. Life is good...

of being smarter than the conservative clown he plays on FOX, says opponents of gay marriage haven't been able to do 'anything but thump the Bible' when arguing against gay marriage. Good for you, Bill, (I guess), as he tries to lead the Repub party into mainstream (a BAD word for them) America. It's a start, but they are SO far behind, I don't see average voters being fooled. FOX sheep, however, that's a different story.

played Mexican dominoes, and a had a great time again, with good food and drink, and LOTS of laughs, sorta like last Sunday's brunch. Speaking of laughs, saw, 'Horrible Bosses' on HBO and really laughed. What a cast! Had heard 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' is good, but it's not. Not terrible, but sure wouldn't recommend it. Recorded 'Rock of Ages', to see if our new DVR was working, checked it out late last night, ended up watching the whole thing and really enjoyed it. Fantastic music (and cast) and it brought back lots of memories from seeing it live on Broadway, AND, living some of the old rock n roll culture depicted in it. Lucky to still be alive....

We finally got TV back, just in time to see the Nuggets 15 game winning streak get snuffed by the last place New Orleans Hornets. It's been a fun run, but they lost Ty Lawson and Wilson Chandler to injuries, AND, the Hornets played great b-ball. Good job, Nuggies....

Denver area real estate is up over 9% this month, after many monthly gains, and is now higher than it was before W tanked the economy. Yahoo! I'm guessing part of it is Prop 64, that is bringing lots of jobs and people to the state. Whatever the reasons, I like it.

you may realize I had a problem with DirecTV and my 2 DVR/rcceivers 'blowing up' on the same day, after I was offered a 'new deal' from them, that I refused. Was whining about it last night, after they were replaced, (cuz I don't own them any more. They are now leased), and Carol said, 'you oughta call Tom Martino'. SO, last night I sent an email, describing my problem, and this morning, got a call from, 'guess who?'. Tom interviewed me, on live KOA radio, (The Troubleshooter), heard my problem, agreed with me, admitted he hated DirecTV, and tried to contact them to see what is going on. They wouldn't discuss it on the air, SO, he directed his asst to research the problem and see if anyone else is going through it. Strange way to start the day. PS, Tammie sent out an e-mail, to me and bunch of people, saying' Steve O is on Tom Martino, right now, about DirecTV'. Funny. PS. Within an hour after the radio show, I had a DirecTV guy at my ...

Got 2 new DVR/reveivers, and we have TV now. Had no idea we'd miss it so much, but no sports, news, financial news, movies, etc was kind of a drag. Lost all our recorded stuff, BUT, have bigger hard drives now, so can record more, on 4 dif channels at once. 

but we had 'Old Farts Brunch' this morning, which was fun, as always, then got a couple Redbox movies. Saw 'Zero Dark Thirty', and it was OK, but kinda boring in places where you couldn't see, or hear, and we all know how the story ended. Am just thinking I bet the good guys got a BUNCH of info on the bad guys when they got UBL's files and hard drives. Maybe someday we'll hear some of those stories. Am learning lots of places to go on my computer for (semi) live TV feeds, when we're not listening to music or doing other stuff. Carol says she knows why families used to be so large, before TV was so popular. Bailey's kinda got cabin fever with all the snow. I know how she feels...

'How could anyone be a Republican?' (Unless they are in the 1%, then it's OBVIOUS) Now, there's substantial research indicating differences in liberal and conservative brains. The definitive study, analyzed the DNA of 13,201 Australians and found several genes that differentiated between liberals and conservative, with the main being 'threat sensitivity and openness to experience'. "Liberals had larger anterior cingulate cortexes, which are associated with tolerance to uncertainty, while Conservatives had larger right amygdalas, which are associated with sensitivity to fear." Liberals ask, "Why can't we all get along? And conservatives respond, "Why are you threatening traditional values?" Makes sense, how two people with similar backgrounds could look at the same thing, and see it SO differently. The Dem says, 'Hey, this new way looks better', while the Pub says, 'But we've ALWAYS done it THIS way'. Their b...

Denny brought over a DVD,' Funk Bros', the back up band for SO many Motown bands, who had more #1 hits than The Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys and Elvis combined. True, look it up. Amazing video/audio, of The Temptations, Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, etc. Thanks, Denny. Good alternative for reg TV...

the effects of the 'sequestration', are gonna start to be felt. 'Only' 5-10% of govt workers are gonna be affected, which is no big deal, unless you or your family happens to one of them, then it's gonna be a pretty big deal. Gonna be interesting to see how the politicians deal with it, once it becomes 'real', and it's gonna, pretty soon. We do need to cut somewhere/sometime, and it's not gonna be easy, though it is necessary. Glad I'm retired...

half of the double headed, cash sucking monster, (along with the TSA), created by GWBush, to employ all his buddies that didn't already have a gov't job, has created an ammunition shortage. With all the shootouts they've had, (with terrorists), and plans to buy another 1.6 BILLION rounds, they have tripled the price of ammo, in the US.   GW, the gift that 'keeps on giving', IF, you are a 'supplier', to a 'govt agency', that sucks money out of the economy, like a giant Hoover.

to help me hook up our new Sony Blue Ray player, that wirelessly streams Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc to our TV, cuz I was having problems with it AND we have NO TV in the house, since BOTH of our DVR/Receivers broke down Thursday, and we can't get replacements til Monday, (and it wasn't easy getting scheduled that fast). After trying for a couple hours, Denny couldn't get the wireless connection either. THEN, we looked further, and saw that the unit I bought, ISN'T wireless. DUH.... You can put in as many proxy codes and Mac #'s as you want, and it still doesn't work. Bottom line, 4 days with NO TV, with NCAA Tourney, Nuggets, golf, News, Vikings, movies, etc. At least there's a nice snowstorm to watch, and lots of snow to scoop, while listening to lots of music, AND do have some good books.... PS. Have bought a lot of good tools, over the years, BUT, I think my best-ever purchase was the snowblower, and it proved itself again today, as we are geting a gre...

planned obsolescence, or DirecTV sabotage? Approx 4 hours after first DVR/receiver, in the living room died, we were watching CSU (in the NCAA Tourney) on the bedroom TV, and that DVR/Rcvr died. As in, absolutely NO power, like the first one. Missed CSU win, and then missed the most amazing Den Nuggets finish in history. Down 5 with 20 secs, Corey Brewer makes a 3 pointer, then Denver fouls 76er, who misses two free throws, then Corey gets fouled taking a 3 with two secs left, and he makes all three free throws, for 101-100 Denver win. Crazy. But I did get to see it on my Ipad, with TV replay. Gonna be different around here, with absolutely NO TV in the house, until Monday afternoon. Old Chicago, this afternoon, for CU vs Illinois. Go Buffs!

how the FOX/Pubs (one and the same), are banging the drums for a war with Iran. They have no problem with the price tag, as the returning vets from their last wars are bankrupting the system, BUT, they bitch about HeadStart, and Meals on Wheels as a waste of money. Total hypocrites, when it comes to revenue/spending, as they refuse to close tax loopholes for the 1%, subsidies to Big Oil (WTF with 'Oil Depetion Allowance'?), Big Ag ($ for corn ethanol that costs more energy to grow than it creates) and credit for Big Business to relocate overseas, ( and not pay taxes). It is SO obvious what's going on, but the sheep, other than the 1% who benefit, just refuse to see what's going on. Nothing new here, as FOX spreads their BS to an eager, ignorant audience, in their low education/income, Red State base. And YES, I do have documentation for my claims.

I would 'mos def' wager that I just got scammed by DirecTV, but I can't prove it. A month ago, I got an offer to upgrade our DVR/receivers, with a new 2 year contract, and I said no, I was happy with our old ones, and I didn't want the new 2 yr contract. Today, while watching the NCAA B-ball tourney, our receiver died. Totally dead. No TV. Now, they get their new contract. Long story, an hour on the phone, much negotiating over price, and no TV in the living room til Monday. Got the best deal I could, with free installation, better price, etc, but still am guessing they sabotaged my DVR, so they could get a new contract. If they only knew, I don't care about contracts, cuz I don't care about my 'credit report', cuz I don't need their stupid 'credit'. We'll see...

waiting for benefits, cuz 45% of vets returning from Iraq/Afg are claiming disability. FORTY FIVE PER CENT! Partly due to the economy the Pubs wrecked, leaving no jobs for the returning soldiers, and partly due to horrific war condition, where they saw the civilian casualties. Thanks, GW. That's part of the reason that W's war costs, (based on lies), keep going up by TRILLIONS. Now, from 2-6 trillion$, and rising. Thanks again, George. I can see why you never show your face outside your Texas hideout, ESP during elections.

hold the nation's economy 'hostage', again, cuz it was so destructive last time, the Pubs have changed their minds. Bonehead Boehner said today, that they wouldn't approve a debt limit increase, which is merely paying the debts that the gov't has incurred, (including paying for Bush's war, based on lies), unless Obama matched it 'dollar for dollar', with cuts in the budget. The obstructionist a-holes can't stand the thought of the economy improving, cuz that means they don't stand a chance in upcoming elections, SO, they go back to their main plan. Wreck the economy, AGAIN. Their crap gets SO old...

but the get-together, with adult beverages, dinner and dessert was great. Not a dull/silent moment as we oldsters can find lots to talk and laugh about. Good times...

and am hurtin', much more so than skiing. Not sure why, but luckily Colorado has good legal medicine, cuz the hot tub helped some, but not enough. No doubt, MMJ pain relief is for real....

of your war, based on lies, and by the way, costs are now at $2 Trillion, and rising.

 sent a letter to the media today, for GWBush. I write this letter, my last letter, to you, Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney. I write not because I think you grasp the terrible human and moral consequences of your lies, manipulation and thirst for wealth and power. I write this letter because, before my own death, I want to make it clear that I, and hundreds of thousands of my fellow veterans, along with millions of my fellow citizens, along with hundreds of millions more in Iraq and the Middle East, know fully who you are and what you have done. You may evade justice but in our eyes you are each guilty of egregious war crimes, of plunder and, finally, of murder, including the murder of thousands of young Americans—my fellow veterans—whose future you stole. Young goes on to attack the "cowardice" of Bush and Cheney for avoiding military service themselves, and to encourage them to "stand before the American public and the world, and in particular the Iraqi people, and beg for ...

who had committed the unforgivable sin of living in Baghdad, after the US installed Saddam Hussein to counter the Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran, tomorrow marks the 10 year anniversary of your descent into Hell. On Mar 20, 2003, Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld unleashed 'Shock and Awe' against the civilian population of the 'Cradle of Civilization'. A war based on lies wrecked their world, knocking out electricity, water and sewer for years, killing and wounding hundreds of thousands, and displacing millions of innocent civilians. GWBush's 'Oops, no WMD's' war, marks 10 years, thousands of Amercan lives, tens of thousands wounded and over a trillion US dollars, tomorrow, as the Bushies got the war they wanted. Happy 10th Anniversary, George! You (and your supporters), should be SO proud...

that he and FOX 'News' exist in a world of lies, Roger Ailes says today, 'FOX 'News' does NOT program to Conservatives.' Oh really? While the legitimate press nears the 10th anniversary of 'Shock and Awe', and points out what a disaster it has been, with all the lies from the Pubs leading up it, the costs to our country and the casualties to the Iraqi people, Roger's Rag features Paul Wolfowitz today, one of the wars 'Chicken Hawk' instigators, saying the 'world is a much better place'. While 'Real' news organizations report that it was all a power grab for Iraq's oil, by the 'Big Oil' Bush White House, AIles and Fox continue to ignore the cost and damage, giving a 'free pass' to all the criminals who profitted as Iraq's oil is now in the hands of the same Big Oil companies who were/are represented by Bush/Cheney. 'Same old shit' from Ailes and Fox. Does anyone REALLY believe their crap? Other...

on the 'History' (?) Channel, where 'The Bible', is followed by 'The Vikings'. One is supported by actual facts, history, archaeology and science. And then there is 'The Bible'. Whatever, it's good TV, as myths and ancient stories are put on screen. ''Grimm's Fairy Tales' actually started the trend, while Seinfield would say, 'Not that there's anything wrong with it.' 'The Tower Of Babel' story attempts to explain why all the people on earth don't speak the same language. Is hard to believe there are 'educated, intelligent' people who (really?) believe it. And the sheep say, 'Amen'.

as she mocks Bloomberg's efforts to fight obesity, (16 sugar cubes in ONE drink) one of the largest threats to American health/financial problems, ESPECIALLY in Southern/Repub (FAT) states? Typical Repub bullshit, as they bitch about problems, but fight all efforts to fix them.

"Asked to describe Republicans, they said that the Party is 'scary,' 'narrow minded,' and 'out of touch' and that we were a Party of 'stuffy old men.' This is consistent with the findings of other post-election surveys," the report states. (Note, this is FROM the Repubs) Hours before the report was live, RNC Chair Reince Priebus leveled about the GOP's struggles in an interview on CBS' "Face The Nation," telling host Bob Schieffer that the party did a "lousy job" of marketing itself. BULLSHIT! I think the pubs did a GREAT job of letting the people know what they are all about, and that's exactly WHY the voters don't like them, esp the voters from the 15 leading 'education/income' states. However, the Pubs polled VERY WELL, in all the FOXNews dominated, low rent, uneducated Southern states, where their 'base' is concentrated.  BTW, this isn't 'Opinion' like FOX reports as ...

as March Madness begins, with CU and CSU at the Big Dance. Also got the Nuggets on a 14 game win streak, playing at Chicago tonight, then at div leading OKC Tues night. I like the Nugs chances better than the Buffs and Rams, but hey, anything's possible...

that the Pubs are so great for our economy, just Google charts/graphs/economy from the first Bush, then 8 years of Clinton, 8 years of W, then Obama since then, and let me know if you see a pettern. A disaster, for Americans, under Pub rule, unless you happen to be in the 1%, then you've done GREAT, during the largest transfer of wealth out of the middle class during modern times. The Pub claims would be funny, if the facts weren't so SAD. Voodoo economics. Trickle down, my ass...

Sen Vitter, (R), vows to block Obama's pick for Labor Sec, just as the Pubs have done with ALL of Obama's judgeships, his other Cabinet picks, and all the the legislation to fix the damage they caused while in office. This shit gets SO old, but at least they are consistent. ALWAYS say NO, fillibuster and obstruct EVERYTHING out of the White House. And the sheep say, 'Amen'. Didn't they listen to their own speakers at CPAC, who said they have to go beyond being just ' The party of NO?'

'The Dick' Cheney special, aired Friday night, wasn't too friendly toward the Darth Vader-like Repub, saying he wanted to invade Iraq, to 'control the oil', (with the Haliburton Ten-fold jump a nice 'bonus'.). BUT, the Pubs should remember, that compared to Cheney's single-digit approval rating, (when they were run out of town, with 2 wars raging, housing crashing, unemployment peaking, $860 billion in bailouts and the entire economy 'wrecked'), W's 22% approval rating looked pretty darn good. 'Lest we forget', what it was like the last time the Pubs were in charge....

from CPAC with a plan to spend $10 million in an 'outreach' to minorities. Not sure if agreeing to pay half the bus fare, for 'voluntary deportation' is gonna get the desired results, BUT, they're trying... AND, good ol' Rance Priebus said,  "Asked to describe Republicans, they said that the Party is 'scary,' 'narrow minded,' and 'out of touch' and that we were a Party of 'stuffy old men.' This is consistent with the findings of other post-election surveys," the report states.  Oh Really? Who da thunk?

The same people who did 'Sarah Palin's Alaska', and Donald Trump's show, put 'The Bible' on the 'History' (?) channel, and gave the (good) title characters blue eyes. BUT, when they cast Satan, they got a look-alike for Obama. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/18/the-bible-satan-obama_n_2900509.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl16%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D285157 I guess if your idea of 'history' includes Noah's Ark and a talking snake, Obama as the devil makes perfect sense. And the sheep said, 'Amen'. The sheep are nothing, if not consistent...

Since Colorado passed Prop 64, business at MMJ (med marijuana) shops is down 40%. This shows, beyond a doubt, that medicinal cannababis WORKS. 4 out of 10 people have been CURED!. Hallelujah!

had an excellent segment this morning about how important friendship/social interaction is, for health and good mental health. I will have to mention that to our kids, weekly cards gathering, 'Survivor/dinner crew, old farts golf at Coal Creek, old farts Sunday brunch and our neighbors. Good to know...

from the guilty parties, as we approach the 10th anniversary of the Bush/Repub Iraq war, (based on lies), is the war's enormous human toll -- nearly one million dead, five million displaced, hundreds of thousands of widows and orphans, untold misery -- is the sheer callousness of the pro-war clique when confronted with these facts. They don't give a shit. Claiming to be 'Christians', they see those millions of unfortunate souls who happened to live in the country where the US 'installed' Saddam Hussein, to fight the 'Ayatolla Khomeini', as just 'collateral damage'. Hopefully, the world will see them for who they are. Guilty, uncaring, (R) hypocrites.

titled 'The Camera Never lies', with a bunch of funny clips, including Bill O'Reilly saying 'I've only said 'shut up' once. BUT, the video shows what a liar he is. Perfect FOXNews documentation, where they lie, ALL THE TIME. Check it out. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4f1_1178911016

the 10th anniversary of the Repubs 'Shock and Awe' war, based on lies, I hope 'The Dick' Cheney gets a bunch of publicity, and has plenty of chances to say, again, "I wouldn't change a thing', so the world can see, again, what an asshole he is.

at beautiful women, over the years... http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/Q5XetQeFu-0& autoplay =1

of Newt Gingrich, BUT, I've always recognized he's a pretty sharp guy, UNlike a lot the Repub clowns. This morning, speaking at CPAC, he reiterated a theme from some of the Repub party's more intelligent members, like Bobby Jindal, saying the "dominant wing" of the party, is 'mired in stupidity'. Cou ldn't have said it better myself, Newt, BUT, you gotta remember the 'base' they're representing.

of some of the 'temporary' tax cuts, ten years after Bush began dismantling the surplus he inherited from Clinton, the Pubs say 'No More', and refuse to negotiate. Although Obama has agreed to cuts in entitlements, the Pubs say ABSOLUTELY NO to closing of 'loophole' special tax breaks for the 1%, No Change to 'special interest' subsides like the Oil Depletion Allowance, and Don't Touch the tax laws that allow US corporations to hide profits by locating HQ's overseas, while shipping jobs across borders. Same old shit, from the Pubs who represent Wall Street and the bankers at the expense of main street and the middle class. These jerks won't be happy til they strangle the modest recovery that's gradually fixing the mess they made last time they were in charge. Nothing new here....

explaining how Colorado has gone from Red, to Purple, and is now solidly Blue, with the only purple being on the Rockies uniforms. Colorado, now proudly a progressive state, and starting to recuperate from the Bush economic debacle that devastated our country.

Friday night, babysitting Piper while her folks went out for dinner and a movie. Maybe I'm teasing her too much, but she cracked us up after I explained the chocolate mint ice cream was made from green beans, with bugs in it. She rolled her eyes, looked at Carol and said, 'there he goes again'.

and we really enjoyed it. A true story about a man paralyzed below the neck, but able to be sexually active, with help. John Hawkes and Helen Hunt did fantastic work, and were rewarded with well-deserved Oscar nominations. Willam H Macy also did a great job, as usual. Proves you don't need a bunch of explosions, car chases and CGI to make an interesting flick.

describing the Repub CPAC gathering. 'Like a Star Wars bar scene'. PERFECT, as you look and listen to Santorum, Palin, Romney and the crew.

there is division in the ranks, as the old guard says they need to be MORE conservative, while some say they need to change with the times. “Way too many people believe Republicans are anti-immigrant, anti-woman, anti-science, anti-gay, anti-worker,” Jeb Bush said. Duh... Why would anyone believe that? Oh, you mean people who can read? I'm saying just 'stay the course', guys, don't change a thing. We anti-Pubs love it.....

but the thousands killed in Iraq, after Bush/Cheney lies, is 'no big deal'. 4 Americans in Libya is UNFORGIVABLE, at FOX, where all news fits into one of two categories. Repubs GOOD, and/or, Dems BAD. And the sheep, in their strange 'bubble world', eat it up. As the economy gradually improves their mantra continues to be, 'Obama's Gonna Wreck Us', while continuing to look past the fact, 'Bush Wrecked Us'.  Remember 2008?

the Iraq War (based on Repub lies), now has a price tag of over $2 TRILLION, with costs up to $6 TRILLION, when the actual price tags of veteran care, and the interest on the money involved is figured in.   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/14/iraq-war-cost-more-than-2-trillion_n_2875493.html The preliminary numbers of those killed and wounded were also way too low. This while alienating world opinion toward the US, (Surprise, France and other European countries didn't jump in line to join W and his imaginary threat). The Pubs must be SO proud, as we approach the 10 year anniversary of their 'Shock and Awe' campaign against WMD's that never existed, cuz one war just 'wasn't enough', after attacking Afg, when 3 Afg's and 15 Saudi's attcked on 9-11.  And they bitch about Obama wasting money? What a bunch of hypocrites.

between Dems and those who caused our economic problems, and it is thus: The biggest problems we face are unemployment, stagnant wages, slow growth, and widening inequality -- not deficits. The major goal must be to get jobs and wages back, not balance the budget. Very obvious, when you look at our problems, UNLESS, you wanna tank the economy, so you can be elected, cuz everyone knows if we continue our upward slog from the Bush years, the Pubs don't have a chance, against Hilary, SO, they have a plan, and they're sticking with it. Tank the economy. Not a good plan, but they ARE consistent.

Perfect snow and perfect weather made for some great spring skiing, (though it's not spring yet), and, mid week traffic was excellent. Gonna have to do this a lot more,(like every week), for a while. 'Tis a privelege, to live in Coolorado. (Yup, I meant the extra o).

Perfect weather and snow conditions so we are out of here. After last night's Survivor party where I drew Brandon, and was happy to pay the $5 to see that SOB leave the game, we're continuing our busy lives with a little R&R in the mountains. Nothing better than schussing down the slopes with music from your Ipod. Sorta like flying. It was either that or 18 holes down here. I love Colorado...

about the closing of the Devaney Center in Lincoln NE, and the ceremony for Dave Hoppen, son of her brother Marvin, and my cousin. Dave set all the scoring records (to this day) at the Univ of Nebr, back in '86, and was second all time in the Big 8. Woulda been first, (Waymon Tisdale beat him by 4 pts), but he blew out his knee at CU, right in front of me. Was really sad, but he went on to be the first ever pick by the Charlotte Hornets and played for several tems in the NBA, before shoulder problems sidelined him. Charles Barkley called him 'our token white guy', on the 76'ers. The article is here: http://journalstar.com/sports/columnists/sipple/steven-m-sipple-hoppen-was-best-to-play-in-devaney/article_c582122a-12d9-53bc-873c-e969419b788a.html