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I read the Slashdot article on hypo-allergenic cats and got a good chuckle. The model cat that they had chosen for the web site was a good one as well, in sort of a playful pose. Now, I guess that this won't affect the adoption of cats too much, since they'll probably go to people who otherwise can't have cats, but still, something about this just reeks of the "I'll conform the world around me" mentality that I think that we as Americans are getting a rap for. This seems benign, but surely we have something better to do, don't we? I don't know; something about it sits just wrong with me, and I'm having trouble articulating it. Maybe that's because there's really nothing there, or maybe I'm just having trouble articulating thoughts. Both are entirely plausible. But my thoughts are: if you're allergic to cats, don't get a cat, or get an outside cat. But don't bring more animals into the world. Something tells me though that the company will probably spay or neuter all of the cats sold, so that people can't further breed these things. So I guess this time the company's best interest will be aligned somewhat of that for the public good.
I caught up today on the phone with an old friend of mine, and it was a good time. Much to recall.
Finally, I make my call concerning the country. To those that know me, it's no secret that I'm a veteran, and I'll say now that I'm proud of my military service. I'll also say that as veterans, we have a commitment to ourselves and this country to remove the criminals that are currently in charge of the military of this country from power. I'm not going to argue whether or not the accension to power was legally made, but I will say that numerous things have transpired since the current president and his cabinet of come to power that are of questionable legality. What's truly frustrating is that in the end, many of those with an ability to make a difference in public thought opted not to speak out, feeling that it was better to cover themselves politically than it was to protect the lives of our troops, foreign civilians, and the overall well-being of our country. These people have never had the country or the troops at the forefront of their minds; only personal agendas. Next week, let's send them a clear message that elected officials are public servants, and not the other way around.
Cat Price
For the prices they're asking for those cats I better get breeding rights. That's not to say your aren't correct in your statements that we should keep the animal population down, it's already hard to get any pet into a deserving/wanting home.
On the voting issue, I had to email kitsap county last week because I haven't recieved any voter registration cards since I lived in Maple Manor. So the missus and I get to vote in Bremerton at the library since it's on the way home. We'll update our info and get on the Absentee list while there.
-Les
-Do you ever walk alone like a drifter in the dark?
the Kitsap penninsula
It took *ages* for me to get my voter reg....I got hosed out of the 2000 election because of it.
Now I'm in a questionable situation. I'm sort of still a Washington resident, and I'm not eligible to vote yet here in AZ, and I haven't applied yet because I had already missed the deadline. So I *think* I'm legal to vote. But I don't want to go to federal "pound me in the ass" prison if I do mail in my ballot.
Your recommendations?
(Travis here - not just some LP troll) I noticed you didn't suggest any particular voting strategy for sending the "clear message". Personally, (and I'm also a veteran) I agree with the sentiment you expressed. For that reason (and many, many others) I'm voting Libertarian from now on. I know many have been scared into thinking that this election is "too important" to risk voting for a 3rd party. My question, in response, is this: What would you hope to gain (or avoid) by electing Kerry (who is considered by many to be the lesser of two evils)?
Kerry has crititzed Bush on the way he started and has waged the war in Iraq - he has not consistently (or coherently) critized the war itself. More importantly, he has not criticized the assumptions that lay behind that war (and all the other military actions we have going on). He has not really questioned the right of the US government to impose its will and its business on other nations or people by force (economic and military). He has certainly not questioned the legitimacy of the President's authority to send troops around the world willy-nilly to pursue whatever pet project the "Commander in Chief" may have. The simple fact of the matter is this: if Kerry is elected, American men and women will still be sent around the globe with guns in hand and missiles on call to spread some mixed up notion of "Democracy" or "Liberty" or whatever - they will simply be wearing blue helmets.
And that's just one issue. Maybe Kerry won't try and defile the constitution with bans on gay marriage. You can bet he'll continue to destroy its intent and spirit by declaring that healthcare is a right (meaning you and I have an obligation to pay for Joe-skateboarder's busted ankle, Andy-alcoholic's swollen liver, and Susie-speedfreak's failing ticker). And maybe Kerry won't appoint judges that might overturn Roe vs. Wade. You can bet that he will require every citizen to pay for the abortions of others - despite any legitimate moral concerns one may have against the practice and despite continuing to support the huge, state-sponsored barriers to adoption.
You can also bet he'll continue to support the Left's attack on personal property rights in the name of environmentalism. He'll continue to support government land-grabs and increasing regulation - like the Critical Areas Ordinance that was passed on Monday in King County (I know its local, but it was submitted and passed by Democrats) that requires land owners in "critical areas" to leave 2/3 of their property in its "natural state". You can bet that he won't cause the government to pay for it's destruction of the environment and that he'll continue to sanction such destruction if the price is right.
Finally, you can bet he'll NOT oppose the continuation of the FCC, DEA, FDA, and the rest of the alphabet soup of regulators that impose their will on OUR lives.
Michael Badnarik and the LP may have no chance in hell of winning this election. However, if we as Americans - as humans - want a chance of winning ANY election, we have to stop supporting the f*ckheads in the corporate parties and vote for liberty.
IMHO
-Travis
Actually
I'm working on the plan that will require *only you* to be taxed for everybody's benefits. But, of course, you'll have plenty of health care to keep you healthy while you work for *eternity* (ahahahahaha!).
Seriously, though, if I can vote this election (see my comment below), it'll most likely be LP. I feel strongly that the third parties and the press need to be sent the message that Americans are tired of the same old BS.
Ray of Hope
I just found the greatest discussion forum in the world. You simply MUST read this. Politics, religion, culture, war... it's all there.
So jeah...
What bothers me is, no one likes Kerry. if you look at his conventions they are all wearing anti Bush buttons. I can't beilive how many people are willing to vote for something they don't belive in just becuase they don't like Bush, more or less based on things they have heard thier friends say. And won't vote 3rd party because 'its a waste' No matter who wins the country will be in a worse spot in 4 years than it is now. So I'm voting for Bush based mostly on I like getting special pay, and good bennies. I guess as long as I am active duty i'll always vote for the war monger. its just better for my family.
El Chanceador.
that's fine
I'm sure your "special pay" will come at the expense of adequate body armor or veterans benefits for wounded vets.....
Body armor schmody armor. I
Body armor schmody armor. I just want subpay, and more than 11 cans of peanut butter for a 3 month patroll.
::relives some fond memories of sean vs. the kung fu plumber jerry mitchell::
chance.
kung fu plumber indeed
However, Jerry Mitchell was never my archnemesis; it was always the MS2 (retard) Murphy. That guy; I wanted to go a few rounds with.
And just exaclty
Who did you not want to go rounds with?
On the subject of boat talk, did you know an Sk, probably a seaman when you knew him or maybe a 3rd named Wright, really spastic 140 pound brother? he was there from like 94 to 97 or 98 I think?
he works with me now. he remebers alot of the old guys.. like Orback he was a cool dude. I miss you "usta fish" guys. Why does the navy have to suck so bad and drive away all the damn cool people?
Free the Kitties!!!
I had an outside cat and can be allergic to them at times, I dont think making super kitties is a viable alternative!!!
Meow!