Good for Billy Crystal !
A true-blue, lifetime Yankee fan gets to actually be a Yankee. For a day. Sign a contract, wear the uniform, sit in the dugout, take the field, get up to bat. The works.
WOW
What a dream come true. What a birthday present. (Billy turns 60 the next day)
Good for him ! Good for the Yankees !
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Less than a Man
I'm disgusted. No, it's not the first time. What is it with these guys and their sense of entitlement? Their obtuse denial of their own wrong-doing, their lack of morals, their oblivion of the concept of right and wrong and the basic intelligence to know which is which. Not to mention the ego to think they are above the law. (I am not speaking about the entire gender. There are millions of good, decent and honest men in the world. Thank God I'm married to one of them.)
I'm a New Yorker. I voted for Eliot Spitzer. I knew he sounded too good to be true, but I was hopeful that he could indeed clean up New York. Take on crime. Prosecute the outrage of the average working men and women of New York State. As of yesterday I no longer consider him Governor of my state. I impeached him myself. In my mind.
Truth be told, I would have had more respect for the man if he got into office and said "you know what - it is ridiculous that prostitution is illegal. It is now legal in New York, among consenting adults." Then throw on some health standards and assurances , tax the income and call it a day. I'd agree with that. I agree with that now. But you can't have it both ways. It is called hypocrisy. And it is one of the worst crimes of all.
I have two daughters. I had to tackle the issue of oral sex with them while they were still in grammar school. Thanks to that EVIL, DEGENERATE Bill Clinton. There might be lower forms of scum - but not that many. Now my 17 year old wants a "Client #9 tee shirt. These shirts, in many varieties and colors were available almost immediately after the story broke. I do love the United States of America.
Bottom line - Spitzer is done. He is a hypocrite and a laughing stock. But he is far worse in my opinion. His Number One Job, his Most Important Responsibility was to honor and protect his family. His wife and three daughters. He is a failure as a man.
I'm a New Yorker. I voted for Eliot Spitzer. I knew he sounded too good to be true, but I was hopeful that he could indeed clean up New York. Take on crime. Prosecute the outrage of the average working men and women of New York State. As of yesterday I no longer consider him Governor of my state. I impeached him myself. In my mind.
Truth be told, I would have had more respect for the man if he got into office and said "you know what - it is ridiculous that prostitution is illegal. It is now legal in New York, among consenting adults." Then throw on some health standards and assurances , tax the income and call it a day. I'd agree with that. I agree with that now. But you can't have it both ways. It is called hypocrisy. And it is one of the worst crimes of all.
I have two daughters. I had to tackle the issue of oral sex with them while they were still in grammar school. Thanks to that EVIL, DEGENERATE Bill Clinton. There might be lower forms of scum - but not that many. Now my 17 year old wants a "Client #9 tee shirt. These shirts, in many varieties and colors were available almost immediately after the story broke. I do love the United States of America.
Bottom line - Spitzer is done. He is a hypocrite and a laughing stock. But he is far worse in my opinion. His Number One Job, his Most Important Responsibility was to honor and protect his family. His wife and three daughters. He is a failure as a man.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Shame on East Meadow
To the Trustees and Administration of the East Meadow School District:
I hope that neither you nor a member of your family ever need the aid of a service animal. I hope one of your children is never put in the position that you, in your insensitivity and rigidness, have put John Cave. I hope you are never forced to fight for the basic rights to an education for a child of yours.
In case you forgot - your positions require you to provide an education to all the children of your district and to uphold the laws of New York State. You say you have made concessions... well, if the New York Division of Human Rights is telling you you are wrong - there is a problem. Maybe your Social Studies department can explain human rights and the law to you. Go find a dictionary and look up the word "dignity". Look up "compassion" while you are at it.
I guess it is safe to say that you can hear your children laugh. And, I guess, your children can hear music and the sound of your voice, their teachers and their friends. As you count your blessings, you should ask for forgiveness too. From John Cave, from his family and from the rest of your school district.
I hope that neither you nor a member of your family ever need the aid of a service animal. I hope one of your children is never put in the position that you, in your insensitivity and rigidness, have put John Cave. I hope you are never forced to fight for the basic rights to an education for a child of yours.
In case you forgot - your positions require you to provide an education to all the children of your district and to uphold the laws of New York State. You say you have made concessions... well, if the New York Division of Human Rights is telling you you are wrong - there is a problem. Maybe your Social Studies department can explain human rights and the law to you. Go find a dictionary and look up the word "dignity". Look up "compassion" while you are at it.
I guess it is safe to say that you can hear your children laugh. And, I guess, your children can hear music and the sound of your voice, their teachers and their friends. As you count your blessings, you should ask for forgiveness too. From John Cave, from his family and from the rest of your school district.
Safe Haven for Drug Dealers in Westchester - Thank you Mr. Freeston
Mr. Kenneth Freeston is a hypocrite and should be ashamed of himself. (He is also an idiot, but I think that is obvious to anyone who hears of this story.) He is the superintendent for the North Salem schools in Westchester County, New York. He claims he wants to take a "strong stance against drugs". Really? Then why are you punishing a family for trying to help you do your job to protect kids and keep your schools free from drugs?
Mrs. Rodriguez finds part of a joint in her high school age son's shirt pocket. In dealing with their son, his problem and the aftermath of this discovery, Mr. Rodriguez calls the school and says "Hey, there are drugs being sold in your school. They are available in the gym and in the library.
We are dealing with this as a family, you must deal with this problem in your school."
So, of course, the school(which knew nothing of the matter before being notified by Mr. Rodriguez) suspends the son. For 9 weeks !!!
Brilliant.
Way to send a message not to get involved. Tell parents and students that if you try to make a stand against drugs (as this kid did when confronted by his parents, as this father did trying to watch out for, not only his son, but, all the sons and daughters of that community) you get punished.
Mr. Rodriguez - you were 100% right. Thank you for trying to watch out for all the high school kids out there who face peer pressure and the allure of drugs EVERY day and in places that should be safe. Good luck to your family and your son as you try to get him strong and healthy.
And good luck to the New Salem school district. I hope you are successful in ditching this Freeston moron and finding a superintendent who will protect your kids.
Mrs. Rodriguez finds part of a joint in her high school age son's shirt pocket. In dealing with their son, his problem and the aftermath of this discovery, Mr. Rodriguez calls the school and says "Hey, there are drugs being sold in your school. They are available in the gym and in the library.
We are dealing with this as a family, you must deal with this problem in your school."
So, of course, the school(which knew nothing of the matter before being notified by Mr. Rodriguez) suspends the son. For 9 weeks !!!
Brilliant.
Way to send a message not to get involved. Tell parents and students that if you try to make a stand against drugs (as this kid did when confronted by his parents, as this father did trying to watch out for, not only his son, but, all the sons and daughters of that community) you get punished.
Mr. Rodriguez - you were 100% right. Thank you for trying to watch out for all the high school kids out there who face peer pressure and the allure of drugs EVERY day and in places that should be safe. Good luck to your family and your son as you try to get him strong and healthy.
And good luck to the New Salem school district. I hope you are successful in ditching this Freeston moron and finding a superintendent who will protect your kids.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Dream Ticket
For days, now, all I've heard on the news is Hillary Clinton's new idea for a Clinton/Obama ticket. With the Clinton on top, of course. Most Democrats, overlooking her arrogance, audacity and poor math skills (Since Obama is the front runner) see this as a "dream ticket".
Dream Ticket.
Well, that's not my dream. (Any ticket with a Clinton on it is, in my opinion, a nightmare!)
But the second or third time I heard the phrase "Dream Ticket" , it popped into my head clearly and brightly. The true dream ticket.... McCain / Obama.
Talk about bringing this country together. Republican and Democrat. Old and young. Black and white. Talk about a perfect blend of hard earned experience and inspiring optimism. Neither is a perfect choice, but together - it's a little closer.
Dream Ticket.
Well, that's not my dream. (Any ticket with a Clinton on it is, in my opinion, a nightmare!)
But the second or third time I heard the phrase "Dream Ticket" , it popped into my head clearly and brightly. The true dream ticket.... McCain / Obama.
Talk about bringing this country together. Republican and Democrat. Old and young. Black and white. Talk about a perfect blend of hard earned experience and inspiring optimism. Neither is a perfect choice, but together - it's a little closer.
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