Thursday's "American Idol" results, although not the best that could be hoped for, were fairly just. There are some contestants worse than Lisa, but there are also some who are better. Bucky is still my favorite, and needless to say I was extremely happy that he was not in the bottom three.
On another topic that I enjoy, there is glorious news, which most of you probably found out yesterday. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has decided that gay couples from other states can't marry in Massachusetts! Hooray! Technically, the ruling bans all marriages between out-of-state couples that would be banned in the couple's home state. The ruling is fine with me - the more marriages banned, the better! It was enough for the SJC to destroy the cuture of Massachusetts, let alone ruin the culture of all of America. By allowing gay couples from all over to America to marry, the SJC violated the rights of the other 49 states (or 47 not counting Connecticut and Vermont) to regulate their own morals, effectivaly making gay marriage legal all over America. Well, now the immoral insitution of gay marraige is limited to one state (or three, depending on how you count civil unions). Congratulations SJC - you actually made a good ruling for once!
Friday, March 31, 2006
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Out with the illegal immigrants!
Now for the immigration rant that I promised:
As many of you know, thanks to large-scale protests, the government is now considering allowing illegal immigrants to become citizens after living in the US for six years. I disagree with this proposed law. In my opinion, illegal immigrants should be immediately kicked out of America and should never be allowed to come back! Our country is overpopluated (I bet mostly because of illegal immigrants who always seem to be having babies at a young age), and the last thing it needs is more people in it! Especially people who are likely to have babies when they are teenagers and therefore grow in numbers more quickly, on average, than native-born Americans!
I know that many people will interpret this as racist, but I will say it anyway: Not counting the time when Indians inhabited America, this country has historically been predominantly white, and it ought to remain so. There is nothing wrong with having a few blacks, Asians, and Latinos (maybe up to 10% of our population), but it is not good when non-whites comprise over 50% of the population in some parts of America. I believe that it is important for 30% of America's population to have blond hair, 30% to have brown hair, 30% to have black hair, and the remaining 10% to have red hair, or at least as close to that ratio as possible. Also, there should be roughly the same number of people with brown eyes as blue. In my opinion, these are the ideal ratios for a diverse, aesthetically pleasing population. Because non-whites almost always have dark hair and brown eyes, the large numbers of them are fouling up America's physical diversity ratios. Asia, a huge continent, is predominantly Asian, South America is predominantly Latino, and Africa is primarily black, and that's fine. The US is not part of Asia, South America, or Africa, so it ought to be predominantly white. Not to mention that fact that America has traditionally been, and ought to remain, an English-speaking country!
In conclusion, illegal immigrants are ruining America's culture and must be stopped.
As many of you know, thanks to large-scale protests, the government is now considering allowing illegal immigrants to become citizens after living in the US for six years. I disagree with this proposed law. In my opinion, illegal immigrants should be immediately kicked out of America and should never be allowed to come back! Our country is overpopluated (I bet mostly because of illegal immigrants who always seem to be having babies at a young age), and the last thing it needs is more people in it! Especially people who are likely to have babies when they are teenagers and therefore grow in numbers more quickly, on average, than native-born Americans!
I know that many people will interpret this as racist, but I will say it anyway: Not counting the time when Indians inhabited America, this country has historically been predominantly white, and it ought to remain so. There is nothing wrong with having a few blacks, Asians, and Latinos (maybe up to 10% of our population), but it is not good when non-whites comprise over 50% of the population in some parts of America. I believe that it is important for 30% of America's population to have blond hair, 30% to have brown hair, 30% to have black hair, and the remaining 10% to have red hair, or at least as close to that ratio as possible. Also, there should be roughly the same number of people with brown eyes as blue. In my opinion, these are the ideal ratios for a diverse, aesthetically pleasing population. Because non-whites almost always have dark hair and brown eyes, the large numbers of them are fouling up America's physical diversity ratios. Asia, a huge continent, is predominantly Asian, South America is predominantly Latino, and Africa is primarily black, and that's fine. The US is not part of Asia, South America, or Africa, so it ought to be predominantly white. Not to mention that fact that America has traditionally been, and ought to remain, an English-speaking country!
In conclusion, illegal immigrants are ruining America's culture and must be stopped.
Clinton's evil plan
Yes, I said I was going to write about immigration, but I just saw this story on the CNN site and it infuriates me! Former President Clinton believes that in some developing countries, all people should be forcibly tested for AIDS! Yes, I know that this policy would help to save lives, but that does not prevent it from being morally repugnant. The consequences of a policy do not impace how moral the policy is. All that matters is that the policy Clinton supports involves forcing innocent people to submit to medical procedures that involve needles piercing their skin! As a belomophobe (someone with an extreme, uncontrollable fear of needles) I understand that for some people, blood tests are unbearably agonizing, both physically and psychologically, and it is impossible to enjoy life knowing that a doctor will inevitably pierce your skin with a needle at some point in the future. No matter how many lives the forced testing saves, it will completely ruin the lives of countries' entire populations.
Not to mention the fact that AIDS is spread through sexual contact, and there is the possibility (actually the certainty) that some people in the developing countries are celibate and intend to remain so! Clinton's despicable proposition implies that everyone will be having sex, which is ludicrous. I believe that sexuality itself is immoral, but even if I did not, it would still be obvious to me that people have an inalienable right to be celibate and therefore not to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. If even one person who does not have AIDS or who wants to be celibate is tested (which is certain to happen, since only about 5% of the population in these countries have AIDS), the entire policy will be proven useless. The policy that Clinton supports will not just violate, but utterly smash the civil rights of all the citizens of the countries he targets. By dismissing our existence, Clinton has affronted all individuals who believe in celibacy. His proposal reflects a spirit of collectivism and a disregard for individual rights. Clinton's view makes him, in my opinion, one of the worst presidents in history.
Not to mention the fact that AIDS is spread through sexual contact, and there is the possibility (actually the certainty) that some people in the developing countries are celibate and intend to remain so! Clinton's despicable proposition implies that everyone will be having sex, which is ludicrous. I believe that sexuality itself is immoral, but even if I did not, it would still be obvious to me that people have an inalienable right to be celibate and therefore not to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. If even one person who does not have AIDS or who wants to be celibate is tested (which is certain to happen, since only about 5% of the population in these countries have AIDS), the entire policy will be proven useless. The policy that Clinton supports will not just violate, but utterly smash the civil rights of all the citizens of the countries he targets. By dismissing our existence, Clinton has affronted all individuals who believe in celibacy. His proposal reflects a spirit of collectivism and a disregard for individual rights. Clinton's view makes him, in my opinion, one of the worst presidents in history.
Weinberger, Entwistle, Moussaoui, and Card
Wow, today has been a busy news day! First of all, former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger died today of pneumonia. He served under Nixon and Reagan and seems like he was a great man. Rest in peace, Secretary Weinberger!
Another notable event today was Neil Entwistle's indictment. A grand jury in Middlesex county, Massachusetts, charged the Englishman with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and baby, as well as with one count each of illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. Neil did not appear in court, but he will be arraigned some time in the next few weeks. Of course, he was arraigned in Framingham District Court on February 15, but now that he has been indicted his case will be tried at the Middlesex Superior Court and he will need to be indicted again in the new venue. Three prosecutors have been assigned to Neil's case, and his defense team consists of veteran attorney Elliot Weinstein, private eye Richard Hamilton, and another lawyer named Stephanie Page, who I have never heard of before. I look forward to watching this case unfold; Neil seems to be getting as much media attention as Scott Peterson did when his case was in the news!
Also, another high-profile accused criminal, Zacharias Moussaoui, was in the news today. As most of you know, he proclaimed yesterday that he and shoe-bomber Richard Reid were set to hijack a fifth plane and fly it into the White House on September 11! The trial, which is almost as crazy as Saddam's, continued today (I believe the closing arguments took place) and the jury will begin deliberating tomorrow about whether or not Moussaoui will be sentenced to death.
Last but not least, President Bush's Chief of Staff, Andrew Card, announced his resignation today. This sad news may have been the result of liberals' cries for a shake-up in the Bush administration, which they think will help the president's approval ratings. I dislike the changes in Bush's cabinet and advisors. Loyal conservatives are probably disappointed that many of the old Republican leaders, such as Card, former Attorney General John Ashcroft, and former Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge, have left Bush's administration, and liberals will hate Bush no matter what he does, so there's no point in trying to please them! I miss the days in 2001 when Ashcroft was Attorney General, American flags flew from most houses, and Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" played on pop music radio stations!
As is customary, I will post my "American Idol" recap after tomorrow's results show. Before then, you can look forward to a short opinion piece about the immigration controversy!
Another notable event today was Neil Entwistle's indictment. A grand jury in Middlesex county, Massachusetts, charged the Englishman with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and baby, as well as with one count each of illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. Neil did not appear in court, but he will be arraigned some time in the next few weeks. Of course, he was arraigned in Framingham District Court on February 15, but now that he has been indicted his case will be tried at the Middlesex Superior Court and he will need to be indicted again in the new venue. Three prosecutors have been assigned to Neil's case, and his defense team consists of veteran attorney Elliot Weinstein, private eye Richard Hamilton, and another lawyer named Stephanie Page, who I have never heard of before. I look forward to watching this case unfold; Neil seems to be getting as much media attention as Scott Peterson did when his case was in the news!
Also, another high-profile accused criminal, Zacharias Moussaoui, was in the news today. As most of you know, he proclaimed yesterday that he and shoe-bomber Richard Reid were set to hijack a fifth plane and fly it into the White House on September 11! The trial, which is almost as crazy as Saddam's, continued today (I believe the closing arguments took place) and the jury will begin deliberating tomorrow about whether or not Moussaoui will be sentenced to death.
Last but not least, President Bush's Chief of Staff, Andrew Card, announced his resignation today. This sad news may have been the result of liberals' cries for a shake-up in the Bush administration, which they think will help the president's approval ratings. I dislike the changes in Bush's cabinet and advisors. Loyal conservatives are probably disappointed that many of the old Republican leaders, such as Card, former Attorney General John Ashcroft, and former Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge, have left Bush's administration, and liberals will hate Bush no matter what he does, so there's no point in trying to please them! I miss the days in 2001 when Ashcroft was Attorney General, American flags flew from most houses, and Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" played on pop music radio stations!
As is customary, I will post my "American Idol" recap after tomorrow's results show. Before then, you can look forward to a short opinion piece about the immigration controversy!
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Two more sad departures
Right after Bronson Arroyo's sad departure from the Red Sox, New England lost another illustrious sports hero: Patriots kicker Adam Vinateri. A clutch player who was largely responsible for at least one of the Patriots' Super Bowl wins, Vinateri will be sorely missed.
Another individual who I will miss is Kevin Covais of "American Idol"! Kevin, who was unjustly voted off this week, had a unique persona. His appearance, which Ryan Seacrest said resembles that of Chicken Little, is far from typical for a pop star, but his voice is surprisingly good. In my opinion, Kevin's talent is above the average of this year's top 11. Now that he's been voted out, my favorite contestant is Bucky. Needless to say, I was horrified that Bucky was in the bottom two. In addition to Bucky, I also like Chris, Taylor, and Kellie.
Another individual who I will miss is Kevin Covais of "American Idol"! Kevin, who was unjustly voted off this week, had a unique persona. His appearance, which Ryan Seacrest said resembles that of Chicken Little, is far from typical for a pop star, but his voice is surprisingly good. In my opinion, Kevin's talent is above the average of this year's top 11. Now that he's been voted out, my favorite contestant is Bucky. Needless to say, I was horrified that Bucky was in the bottom two. In addition to Bucky, I also like Chris, Taylor, and Kellie.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Bronson, we'll miss you
To my great disappointment, the Red Sox have traded glorious pitcher Bronson Arroyo to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Wily Mo Pena. Although I've heard Pena has a lot of promise, I'm not extremely impressed with his batting average. No matter how good of a player Pena proves himself to be, I highly doubt his personality will ever match Arroyo's. Bronson was one of the most charismatic members of the Red Sox. In addition to being a talented (albeit somewhat inconsistent) pitcher, he was also an excellent musician. With his blond cornrows, Bronson was a unique personality who brought individuality to his team. I will always remember Bronson's role in the 2004 ALCS, during which A-Rod rudely slapped the ball out of his glove and was then punched in the face by Varitek. Another of my favorite memories was a particularly nasty game between the Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Bronson hit (probably intentionally) one of the Devil Rays in order to avenge David Ortiz, who had nearly been hit on the head by an intentionally lobbed ball from the Devil Rays's pitcher.
I believe professional baseball should be reformed. Players should be forced to stay on the same time for their entire baseball career. The constant trading and free-agency are destroying players' and fans' sense of loyalty to their teams. It is becoming increasingly difficult to feel enthusiastic about a team that is constantly changing. The Red Sox had less charisma in 2005 than they did in 2004, and it seems they will have even less charisma in 2006. Without Johnny Damon, Mark Bellhorn, or Bronson Arroyo, the team simply does not have the glory it did in the past.
Farewell, Bronson. You will be sorely missed.
I believe professional baseball should be reformed. Players should be forced to stay on the same time for their entire baseball career. The constant trading and free-agency are destroying players' and fans' sense of loyalty to their teams. It is becoming increasingly difficult to feel enthusiastic about a team that is constantly changing. The Red Sox had less charisma in 2005 than they did in 2004, and it seems they will have even less charisma in 2006. Without Johnny Damon, Mark Bellhorn, or Bronson Arroyo, the team simply does not have the glory it did in the past.
Farewell, Bronson. You will be sorely missed.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Miscellaneous commentary
Hopefully everyone had a good Ides of March, unlike Julius Caesar did in 44 B.C.!
Today there is an interesting new development in the Neil Entwistle murder case: the night before he shot his wife and baby, Entwistle bought $88 worth of candles at a Yankee Candle store in Marlboro, Mass. Some news analysts, including the Boston Herald's Joe Dwinell, think he wanted to use the candles to hide the smell of gunpowder. I believe this theory makes sense and is probably true. For the full story, see the Herald. At the moment, the Entwistle story is the biggest headline on the Herald's home page!
Also in the news today is Operation Swarmer, the largest U.S. air assault in Iraq since we first invaded the county three years ago. Good luck to the U.S. troops in their mission to defeat the insurgents!
Continuing on the topic of Iraq, Saddam Hussein acted up at his trial yesterday, as many people are aware. He called on Iraqis to stop fighting each other and to concentrate instead on fighting the U.S., and also described the trial as a "comedy"! After 40 minutes of ranting, Saddam was halted by the judge, who decided to crack down on the former dictator's antics.
In other news, yesterday's "American Idol" verdict was just. Melissa deserved to go. My favorite performances of the night were Kellie's and Taylor's.
Finally, today is a fairly busy day in history. One year ago, murderer Scott Peterson was formally sentenced to death by Judge Alfred Delucci, who had presided over Peterson's trial. Also, on this date in 1935, Adolf Hitler scrapped the oppressive Treaty of Versailles. Last, but not least, happy birthday to James Madison, our fourth president (shown above), who was born on this date in 1751!
Today there is an interesting new development in the Neil Entwistle murder case: the night before he shot his wife and baby, Entwistle bought $88 worth of candles at a Yankee Candle store in Marlboro, Mass. Some news analysts, including the Boston Herald's Joe Dwinell, think he wanted to use the candles to hide the smell of gunpowder. I believe this theory makes sense and is probably true. For the full story, see the Herald. At the moment, the Entwistle story is the biggest headline on the Herald's home page!
Also in the news today is Operation Swarmer, the largest U.S. air assault in Iraq since we first invaded the county three years ago. Good luck to the U.S. troops in their mission to defeat the insurgents!
Continuing on the topic of Iraq, Saddam Hussein acted up at his trial yesterday, as many people are aware. He called on Iraqis to stop fighting each other and to concentrate instead on fighting the U.S., and also described the trial as a "comedy"! After 40 minutes of ranting, Saddam was halted by the judge, who decided to crack down on the former dictator's antics.
In other news, yesterday's "American Idol" verdict was just. Melissa deserved to go. My favorite performances of the night were Kellie's and Taylor's.
Finally, today is a fairly busy day in history. One year ago, murderer Scott Peterson was formally sentenced to death by Judge Alfred Delucci, who had presided over Peterson's trial. Also, on this date in 1935, Adolf Hitler scrapped the oppressive Treaty of Versailles. Last, but not least, happy birthday to James Madison, our fourth president (shown above), who was born on this date in 1751!
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Happy Pi Day!
Happy Pi Day, everyone! Today is March 14, which corresponds to the first three digits of pi: 3.14! The most revered time on Pi Day is 1:59, because pi approximately equals 3.14159! In honor of Pi Day, here are some interesting pi links:
http://www.joyofpi.com
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.pi.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/pi/
Also, a brief Entwistle update: Neil's next court appearance, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has now been pushed back to April 18 because prosecutor Michael Fabbri needs more time to present his case before the grand jury. Entwistle will probably be indicted then at Framingham District Court, and later he will be arraigned for a second time, this time at Middlesex Superior Court. He will be able to enter a new plea and request bail if he wishes. The Middlesex Court, which is in the same building as the prison where Neil resides, is where his trial will take place.
For a plethora of Entwistle stories, go to the Boston Herald.
One of the most fascinating stories is this article about the Middlesex Jail.
http://www.joyofpi.com
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.pi.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/pi/
Also, a brief Entwistle update: Neil's next court appearance, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has now been pushed back to April 18 because prosecutor Michael Fabbri needs more time to present his case before the grand jury. Entwistle will probably be indicted then at Framingham District Court, and later he will be arraigned for a second time, this time at Middlesex Superior Court. He will be able to enter a new plea and request bail if he wishes. The Middlesex Court, which is in the same building as the prison where Neil resides, is where his trial will take place.
For a plethora of Entwistle stories, go to the Boston Herald.
One of the most fascinating stories is this article about the Middlesex Jail.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
R.I.P. Milosevic
Former Yugoslavian dictator Slobodan Milosevic was found dead in his cell this morning. Apparently, he died of natural causes. Milosevic was ousted from power a few years ago and was being tried for war crimes by a United Nations tribunal in the Hague, the Netherlands. He was 64 years old. Tomorrow, Dutch doctors will conduct an autopsy.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Matt Dubay, a glorious hero
Matt Dubay is a glorious Imperial hero! This Michigan man believes that men should not have to pay child support if they did not want a baby. He is the first person I have ever heard of, besides myself, who believes this. The woman that took advantage of Dubay in order to get herself pregnant insisted on keeping her baby, even though he wanted it to be given up for adoption. The law required Dubay to pay money to this woman and to the baby merely because it shares his DNA. The concept of child support is ludicrous. It is analogous to forcing a person in Massachusetts to pay for an iPod that a random, unrelated person in California decides to buy. There is absolutely no moral connection between Dubay and the baby. Because he did not choose to have it, he is completely unrelated to it. In this case, the woman is solely responsible for producing the baby, and therefore for dealing with the baby, because she is the one that wanted it. Dubay has initiated a motion to overturn unjust child support laws in his state, and I support it with all my heart. This man is a hero for opposing injustice and state-sponsored theft.
What was America thinking?
The 12 "American Idol" finalists have been selected, and I do not agree with America's choices. Although the ejections of Gedeon and Kinnick were just, I really liked Will and thought he deserved to stay. The worst choice by far, however, was to vote out Ayla in favor of Melissa. Ayla could sing better than Melissa, dressed better, and had a far better overall image than Melissa. I really enjoyed Ayla's performance of "Unwritten" on Tuesday, as well as all of her other performances to date. Melissa's most recent performance was her best, but I did not like any of her previous performances, and I bet her good performance was just a fluke.
Well, at least Bucky is still in the competition. I thought he was going to be voted off when it came down to him and Gedeon. I was also surprised, but delighted, that Kevin got a spot in the top 12. I like him because he is unique and appealingly funny-looking, but did not expect most people to agree with my opinion. At this point, my favorites among the boys are, from best to worst, Bucky, Chris, Taylor, and Kevin. My favorite girl is Kellie. None of the other girls have proven themselves particularly noteworthy yet.
Another complaint I have is about the "Idol" voting system. Last night my family repeatedly tried to call in our votes, but were unable to get a single vote in. I fail to see the point of a voting system in which not everyone who wants to vote gets to. It's like having a presidential election and making a rule that only the first 100 people to arrive at the polling station get to vote. Prospective voters would be running like lunatics, pushing and shoving each other, and only the strongest and most vicious would get to vote! Systems in which not everyone can vote are unjust and produce results that do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the people.
Well, at least Bucky is still in the competition. I thought he was going to be voted off when it came down to him and Gedeon. I was also surprised, but delighted, that Kevin got a spot in the top 12. I like him because he is unique and appealingly funny-looking, but did not expect most people to agree with my opinion. At this point, my favorites among the boys are, from best to worst, Bucky, Chris, Taylor, and Kevin. My favorite girl is Kellie. None of the other girls have proven themselves particularly noteworthy yet.
Another complaint I have is about the "Idol" voting system. Last night my family repeatedly tried to call in our votes, but were unable to get a single vote in. I fail to see the point of a voting system in which not everyone who wants to vote gets to. It's like having a presidential election and making a rule that only the first 100 people to arrive at the polling station get to vote. Prospective voters would be running like lunatics, pushing and shoving each other, and only the strongest and most vicious would get to vote! Systems in which not everyone can vote are unjust and produce results that do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the people.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Oscars and South Dakota
Last night's Academy Awards were actually more just than I anticipated! Of course, the nominations were way off base, since, among numerous other atrocities, neither "The Chronicles of Narnia" nor "Because of Winn-Dixie" was nominated for best picture. However, "Narnia" won an award in the Best Makeup category, one of three categories in which it was nominated! Congratulations to the makers of this outstanding movie. What's more, "Brokeback Mountain" lost in the Best Picture category! For the full list of Oscar winners, go to Oscar.com.
In other news, Governor Mike Rounds of South Dakota signed that state's anti-abortion bill into law today. Although Rounds is a Republican, I strongly disagree with him on this issue! The bill bans all abortions, except for those that are necessary to save the woman's life. This law is a violation of what is believe to be the inalienable right not to have a baby. It is an oppressive bill and should be abolished! I look forward to a Supreme Court showdown sometime in the future.
In other news, Governor Mike Rounds of South Dakota signed that state's anti-abortion bill into law today. Although Rounds is a Republican, I strongly disagree with him on this issue! The bill bans all abortions, except for those that are necessary to save the woman's life. This law is a violation of what is believe to be the inalienable right not to have a baby. It is an oppressive bill and should be abolished! I look forward to a Supreme Court showdown sometime in the future.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
"Idol" justice
The newest "American Idol'' castaways are Brenna, Heather, David, and Sway. Overall, I agree with America's taste this week. Brenna and Heather were among the worst of the girls, and Sway and, to some extent, David, were among the worst of the boys. Currently, my favorite girls are Paris, Ayla, Kellie, and Lisa, in that order, and my favorite boys are Bucky, Chris, Will, and Ace.
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