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December 31, 2009 By Godfadr 5 Comments

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It is no surprise to dedicated Slow Bleed readers that I have been absent for a couple weeks now. That is not to suggest there has not been plenty to write about, just that I took a much-needed break and spent the holidays traveling with my family.

With that said, I expect to be back in full swing sometime in January. Here are a few things I may have missed in my absence and the quick “two-cents” version of what I would have said.

First Year of “Change” – I definitely have more “change” than I started the year with. Unfortunately, I also have less “dollars.”

Tiger – In the middle of a career makeover, he will come back as the “Cheetah.” I fully expect a book called “Tigers Tail” to come out soon.

Michael Jackson – Creepy, didn’t like his music, but he was a pop god.

Full Body Scans – Stepping up airport security with full body scans? I suspect stock in weight watchers and Victoria’s Secret is about to go up.

Health Care – Tough call for the government but it needs to be done right. Did I say “government” and “right” in the same sentence?

GMAC Bailout – With close to $15 Billion in aid, do you think you can finally get back on track already?

California; “Ok with Bird Killings” – Now I have seen everything. Is that the same equivalent as “hell freezing over?”

Miss America Drama – The whole thing is now a bad after school special….with Donald Trump.

Balloon Boy Drama – Can we just move on already? Oh, and make the parents sell balloons somewhere as a community service.

Sarah Palin Awarded 2009 Lie of the Year– Her “death panels” speech landed her the 2009 Lie of the Year from Pulitzer Award winner PolitiFact. Yea, I’ll buy that one.

I will probably add more as they come to me. Any favorites you would like to add?

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Got Debt? (Part II)

November 28, 2009 By Godfadr Leave a Comment

DebtClock285Well we have not checked in with the debt clock lately so here you go….(click here for the debt clock “live”)

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Fifty Years of Math 1959 – 2009 (in the USA )

November 10, 2009 By Godfadr 4 Comments
MathNot sure where this came from, but it cracks me up for some, sad, reason…

Fifty Years of Math 1959 – 2009 (in the USA )

Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her.. She stood there , holding the nickel and 3 pennies , while looking at the screen on her register.

I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters , but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her , she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:

1. Teaching Math In 1950s [Read more...]

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Letter from 2076

November 10, 2009 By Godfadr Leave a Comment

futureletterDear Godfather,

The year is 2076 and America is celebrating its 300th birthday.

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you what eventually will happen given the course you are currently on. Since the scientists in Pakistan solved the “time-travel” issue we are now able to send messages back in time. Maybe there is still time to change things. [Read more...]

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What I Have Learned About Humanity and Politics

November 9, 2009 By Godfadr 3 Comments

political candidate uid 111I get about 50 emails a week from Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Here is what I have learned about the human condition, the internet, and politics lately…

1. Absent factual information, both Political parties (and their followers) make crap up. Absent new information, stuff gets made up at a greater rate.

2. Information does not need to be factual; as long as it is emailed to someone it apparently becomes fact. People fuel their own fears without any help. Emails should come with the disclaimer: “Some of the information found in this email is complete fiction. Read accordingly.”

3. Blame can be pointed to whomever you choose; actual responsible parties need not apply.

4. Educated people just may be more dangerous than uneducated.

5. If you are a television personality, just keep increasing the severity of your comments until you get attention. Ratings will increase and the bar for future inane comments will have been successfully raised.

6. None of the problems in the US are black and white; surprisingly though, opinionated people think all the answers are.

7. If I am to believe emails: all Democrats are Socialist, all Republicans are Communist, and all Independents are simply not knowledgeable.

8. Age has nothing to do with wisdom, some children can only go downhill in their viewpoints as they get older.

Did I miss anything?

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Filed Under Culture Tagged With Socialism, US economy, What I Have Learned About Humanity and Politics, Who is at fault

The Demise of Victoria’s Secret

October 31, 2009 By Godfadr 7 Comments

pajama285I used to like Victoria’s Secret. It was the perfect place to find a great gift for my wife for Christmas, Anniversary, or just because I did something stupid and needed to make up for it.

I suspect a trip to Victoria’s Secret is much different for men then it is for women. I am not sure what women are looking for but I do know what men are looking for: Less is More.

Years ago, my first trip to buy something for my wife lead to a very displeased shop attendant. In my defense, I don’t think it was my fault. [Read more...]

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Washington vs. Iraq

October 29, 2009 By Godfadr Leave a Comment
“If you consider that there has been an average of 160,000 troops
in the  Iraq theater of operations during the past 22 months, and a
total of 2112 deaths, that gives a firearm death rate of 60 per 100,000
soldiers.
The firearm death rate in Washington , DC is 80.6 per 100,000 for the same period.
That means you are about 25 percent more likely to be shot and killed in the US capital, which has some of the strictest gun control laws in the U.S., than you are in Iraq .
Conclusion:  ”The US should pull out of Washington.

GunsSubmitted by a Slow Bleed reader…

If you consider that there has been an average of 160,000 troops in the  Iraq theater of operations during the past 22 months, and a total of 2112 deaths, that gives a firearm death rate of 60 per 100,000 soldiers.

The firearm death rate in Washington , DC is 80.6 per 100,000 for the same period.

That means you are about 25 percent more likely to be shot and killed in the US capital, which has some of the strictest gun control laws in the U.S., than you are in Iraq .

Conclusion:  The US should pull out of Washington.

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