Sorry! Been busy and all so I haven't updated. I know you all hate me now but... It was to be expected. lol.
I recently had an EXCITING weekend in which I met two of the greatest wrestlers of all time! And I got to see them both in action LIVE and I got a picture with them both. But more on that later...
But for now... Let's talk movies.
1/7/05, I went early in the day to see the first showing of "White Noise" in Florence, SC. I had been waiting since before November to see this film! I wasn't at all disappointed.
Now I know that most of you may not know of this movie 'cause it did rather poorly at the box office. But it was GREAT. I'm not much of a Micheal Keaton fan, but he did an amazing job in this movie.
The basic premise of the movie is this: Dude's wife dies in what is thought to be an accident and after her death, some creepy fat guy stalks him and tells him his wife contacted him through EVP, which is the REAL LIFE phenomena in which 'ghost voices' are imposed on to tape when you record something. Well he tells dude to fuck off in so many words and he does but leaves him with his card. He ends up calling him and hearing from his wife and becomes obsessed.
The movie have MANY creepy moments, such as him getting a call on his cell where the number shows up as his dead wife's number after she'd been dead for months. Another series of creepy moments is the three 'beings' that keep showing up on his 'visual EVP' or whatever you'd like to call it.
Overall, this is a pretty long thriller/horror movie. I think it bombed at the box office because people though the whole thing was too unbelievable while still not over-the-edge. But as a ghost hunter, I knew about EVP's existance MANY years before this movie came out. It is very much REAL. It was not created for this movie. It does make you question its safety, though.
Anywho, I challange you all to go see it or rent it when it comes out and to keep in mind that it is based on something that is REAL. That being known may make the movie 100 times better for you.
Keeping with the theme of horror movies, I just recently saw "The Exorcist: The Beginning" and lemme tell ya... I'm glad I waited until it came out on video. It's kind of weak. I know most others say the same about the first hour and a half of the original but by comparision, the original is ACTION PACKED for the first half. The back-story itself was pretty good and could have made for a great movie but instead, it was 2 hours of them trying to capitalize on everything the original was but with more advanced special effects. Regardless of how much was spent on effects, it was too little to save the movie.
The commercials I had seen made the movie seem really scary and interesting but... How little they DO tell! It was like if the original "Exorist" and that one "Omen" movie where they got all historic and archeological got together and had a child who then went on to have a child with frickin' "Gili" or some other horrid movie and this was the spawn of that in that it has a touch of both (or at least it seems to borrow heavily from them both) and then it's just watered down with urine and released as this.
But overall, the acting was good. If I had my way, the actors and actresses would be the only cast memebers getting paid. Not to say it was Academy Award winning acting, but juxtaposed to the rest of the elements of the movie, it was the only good point.
Since I've last posted, I've also seen two more Kevin Smith films. I FINALLY saw all of Chasing Amy and it is the BEST of his films I've ever seen. GREAT comedy, a GREAT romance that's just really sad and of course, that GREAT Kevin Smith writing.
And I got Mallrats from Ebay a while ago and it was the crap! I've heard it called Kevin Smith's worse film, but I was in stitches throughout! I mean, it did seem to be more of a reason to just goof off and be weird but it was entertaining! ** But c'mon! It brought us the classic lines: "I eat peices of shit like you for breakfast!" "You eat peices of shit for breakfast?"
Anywho, I DO digress.
What I was talking about at first with meeting wrestlers... On 3/5/05, I got four autographs and a picture with THE HARDCORE LEGEND, MICK FOLEY! For those of you who don't know him by that name, he is also known as Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love... Or just Frank (Read his book you'll understand. lol)
I got him to sign my copy of his first book, the picture I had taken with him, my hoodie, and my cell phone. I no longer have the cell phone, though, as it was a peice of shit and my dad had it traded in. All's well, though. His signature was rubbed 98% off already.
A memorable story about Mister Foley... As I was coming in the line to get some stuff signed, my friend was just ahead of me. He asked, "So when's the next book coming out, Mick?" to which he replied something like "Ah, this April. It's gonna be a novel." and I, being in awe of seeing my WRESTLING IDOL, had a brain fart and was lost for meaningful response so I mustered all that I could... "Oh, cool. Is it going to be fictional or what, then?" to which he replied, "Well... Most novels DO tend to be fictional..."
...
I HAD JUST BE INSULTED BY MY IDOL! FUCKIN' AYE!
My excitement may not make any sense to most of you but it shows he thought enough about me (be it good or bad) to say to me the equivilant of "DUH You stupid shit!" and that's something I'll ALWAYS remember.
But... yeah. In reality, I think he did mean it to be insulting. He seemed to genuinely dislike me and kept giving me rather nasty looks. But to be disliked is still to be noticed so I'm flattered either way... Though deep inside, I'm hoping I just looked like one of his childhood friends or something. lol.
But if that wasn't enough, I also got a picture taken with the man that inspired Foley to wrestle in the first place, JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA!! I don't have a copy of the picture in my possesion, but I'm expecting a copy of it from my friend Darrell really soon!
On the day before this, I went down to the beach and stopped off at Conway to go to the wrestlers' autograph session. I met MANY wrestlers including Danny $(Dollar), The Barbarian, The Fabulous Playboy, SharkBoy, The Stro, Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, and Diamond Lil!
Barbarian is sooo cool! He really can't speak English very well! And what a large MONSTER he is! My friend told him he'd pay him to get a picture of him powerbombing me through a table. lol.
All of the others were great too, though. The most down to earth seemed to be Shark Boy and Stro (which is kind of shocking 'cause they've had a great taste of fame at the very least) and also Danny Dollar and Barbarian.
Barbarian was takling to his manager about what time the session would be over 'cause he said he was hungry. "Around six or so.", said his manager, The Fabulous Playboy.
"Ah. I be really hungry by then", responded the Barbarian.
My friend Darrell turned to me and said, "You heard the Barbarian! Go get him a sandwich!" to which Danny Dollar replied, "I think it will take a little more than one sandwich..."
Barbarian was hard to understand but still managed to say something that nearly had us all in stitches... "Maybe half a cow!"... I don't know why it was so funny. I guess it was just the way he said it. Well... That and the fact that I've been watching him on TV FOREVER and had just bought a picture of him from the 80's with his tag partner and Mr. Fuji.
Anyway, as I said earlier, I met The Stro. He wrestled in WCW as The Maestro shortly before they went under and I've known him very slightly through a friend who's site I used to do. But I talked to him a little bit about our mutial friend and he seemed to be a great guy. He told me he's going to be on a few episodes of "One Tree Hill" on the WB in April and he's going to be in TWO movies coming up. I don't know if they'll be B movies or what, but I'd love to see 'em!
He had a match against Barbarian at the show and it was GREAT. I've never seen him wrestle before and now that I have, I don't get how he's still in the indies. He's really good in there.
For more about The Stro, cruise on over to http://www.thestro.com/ !
I'll post a full review of the match results next time I post but as for now, I'm gonna just say goodnight.
Check back soon to see my comments on some of the latest news stories including the Pope's failing health, Terry Shiavo's death, and the death of the great JOHNNIE COCHRAN.
I swear I'll try to update in the next 7 days...
-=The Prynce
** Denotes the point at which I started again on 4/1/05. The rest of this above this point was written around 8PM on 3/11/05.
"I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and you father smelt of elderberries!"
-Frenchman Taunter
"And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt."
-Sylvia Plath
Friday, April 01, 2005
Sunday, November 28, 2004
The Tussin, The Tussin! - (INCOMPLETE POST FROM 11/28/04. ACTUALLY POSTED 1/10/05 @ 7:44PM)
Hello everyone! I got lazy again so forgive me... or blow me. :-P
Well let me start with the most recent things...
Looks like Bush's tactics from 2000 have rubbed off onto Ukraine. There's speculation that the recent winner for leader over there actually cheated. I think the US is backing the effort to get to the real results. Good for us. Now we actually care about true democracy.
Some groups are wanting to push back the elections in Iraq. I don't know what I think on this... We've made such a mess over there that no matter who is elected, eventually it is going to revert right back to a dictatorship when we finally get the hell out of there. This whole war is just nonsense and should have never taken place.
Speaking of the war, though, I finally saw Farenhiet 9/11 and... wow. Micheal Moore did it AGAIN! It started kind of slow with the whole Bin Laden family's connection to the Bush family and regime but while it was the source of a few really good points and questions, in the end it was redundent. They had like 20 people all saying the same things. Micheal Moore was trying to drive that home too well and it ended up being annoying...
But luckily, that was just the beginning! The rest of the movie was AMAZING! It showed the gorey trueth of what is happening to our guys over there and their civilians, too. It shows how just before the war, things in Iraq where great! Totalitarian my ass! I think this movie sort of proves my theory that Hussien was an asshole back in the day and even in the early 90's but he tried to change that in his later years in power to be more of a president than a dictator. I mean, this part of the movie shows kids at a carnival riding rides and having fun. It shows woman dressed like some women dress over here. They weren't wrapped up with only eyes peering out. They wore what they wished and were smiling and happy.
It also showed how they felt about the US before the invasion... They thought we were pretty good as a people... Then it showed how they felt after bombings began. They HATED us. It showed one young man having to pick up peices of his 20 year old female neighbor after a US strike. It showed a man piling bodies of dead Iraqi children into the bed of a truck while damning the US. It just showed how little planning was actually put into the first strikes. It was a matter of taking over the country by any means neccesary as opposed to through tactfully bombing key targets.
Probably the worse and saddest part of the movie was the way some of the US soldiers acted. They were childish, disrespectful, and just assholes. Don't get me wrong, though. It wasn't ALL of them but the fact that any acted that way was just SHAMEFUL. I have always been against this war over there but that doesn't mean I don't support our troops. The opposite is actually true. But after seeing the ways some of those soldiers were treating civilians and old men, I think those of them who acted that way should be forced to be infantrymen in Falluja.
I can't keep going on about this movie or the war, though, or this post won't end. Just watch the movie with an open mind. You might learn something. It gets 4.75 our of 5 stars from me. BRILLIANT movie!
'SpongeBob SquarePants the Movie' is probably the closest cinematic experience closest to a drug induced trip that I have EVER seen. It's good, though. Very funny. If you're a fan of the show it's a MUST. Of course, there's some subtle and more adult jokes and gags in there but that's in the show, too. Great movie. 4/5
While on the topic of movies, go rent '21 Grams' starring Sean Penn (amazing movie, 5/5) and the Kevin Smith film, 'Clerks' (cult classic if I ever saw one, 4.98/5).
So... Darrell and I went to audition for a 'B' film last Saturday. It was so much fun! There was a hott goth to interview us
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Sorry but I never finished this post and just saved it as a draft but I am now going to post it (the date is 1/10/05) in it's incomplete form. And about the B film we were interviewed for, we've been contacted once for it but not since with any further information. He had to improve on the spot the scene of him walking the green mile knowing he was innocent and there was being an injustice done. My scene was being pulled over by the cops and them finding 3 pounds of cocaine in my car. Oddly enough, we both blamed the actions we were defending on foreigners (Mexicans, I believe it was) lol. I hope to have more on the film soon.
-=The Prynce
Well let me start with the most recent things...
Looks like Bush's tactics from 2000 have rubbed off onto Ukraine. There's speculation that the recent winner for leader over there actually cheated. I think the US is backing the effort to get to the real results. Good for us. Now we actually care about true democracy.
Some groups are wanting to push back the elections in Iraq. I don't know what I think on this... We've made such a mess over there that no matter who is elected, eventually it is going to revert right back to a dictatorship when we finally get the hell out of there. This whole war is just nonsense and should have never taken place.
Speaking of the war, though, I finally saw Farenhiet 9/11 and... wow. Micheal Moore did it AGAIN! It started kind of slow with the whole Bin Laden family's connection to the Bush family and regime but while it was the source of a few really good points and questions, in the end it was redundent. They had like 20 people all saying the same things. Micheal Moore was trying to drive that home too well and it ended up being annoying...
But luckily, that was just the beginning! The rest of the movie was AMAZING! It showed the gorey trueth of what is happening to our guys over there and their civilians, too. It shows how just before the war, things in Iraq where great! Totalitarian my ass! I think this movie sort of proves my theory that Hussien was an asshole back in the day and even in the early 90's but he tried to change that in his later years in power to be more of a president than a dictator. I mean, this part of the movie shows kids at a carnival riding rides and having fun. It shows woman dressed like some women dress over here. They weren't wrapped up with only eyes peering out. They wore what they wished and were smiling and happy.
It also showed how they felt about the US before the invasion... They thought we were pretty good as a people... Then it showed how they felt after bombings began. They HATED us. It showed one young man having to pick up peices of his 20 year old female neighbor after a US strike. It showed a man piling bodies of dead Iraqi children into the bed of a truck while damning the US. It just showed how little planning was actually put into the first strikes. It was a matter of taking over the country by any means neccesary as opposed to through tactfully bombing key targets.
Probably the worse and saddest part of the movie was the way some of the US soldiers acted. They were childish, disrespectful, and just assholes. Don't get me wrong, though. It wasn't ALL of them but the fact that any acted that way was just SHAMEFUL. I have always been against this war over there but that doesn't mean I don't support our troops. The opposite is actually true. But after seeing the ways some of those soldiers were treating civilians and old men, I think those of them who acted that way should be forced to be infantrymen in Falluja.
I can't keep going on about this movie or the war, though, or this post won't end. Just watch the movie with an open mind. You might learn something. It gets 4.75 our of 5 stars from me. BRILLIANT movie!
'SpongeBob SquarePants the Movie' is probably the closest cinematic experience closest to a drug induced trip that I have EVER seen. It's good, though. Very funny. If you're a fan of the show it's a MUST. Of course, there's some subtle and more adult jokes and gags in there but that's in the show, too. Great movie. 4/5
While on the topic of movies, go rent '21 Grams' starring Sean Penn (amazing movie, 5/5) and the Kevin Smith film, 'Clerks' (cult classic if I ever saw one, 4.98/5).
So... Darrell and I went to audition for a 'B' film last Saturday. It was so much fun! There was a hott goth to interview us
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Sorry but I never finished this post and just saved it as a draft but I am now going to post it (the date is 1/10/05) in it's incomplete form. And about the B film we were interviewed for, we've been contacted once for it but not since with any further information. He had to improve on the spot the scene of him walking the green mile knowing he was innocent and there was being an injustice done. My scene was being pulled over by the cops and them finding 3 pounds of cocaine in my car. Oddly enough, we both blamed the actions we were defending on foreigners (Mexicans, I believe it was) lol. I hope to have more on the film soon.
-=The Prynce
Sunday, October 17, 2004
The Seven Seas of Rhye
The Seven Seas of Rhye - Queen
(lyrics by Freddie Mercury)
La - la - la
Give out the good, leave out the bad evil cries
I challenge the mighty Titan and his troubadours
And with a smile
I'll take you to the Seven Seas of Rhye
[fades while chanting:]
(oh I do like to be beside the seaside
oh I do like to be beside the sea
where the brass band plays - tiddly om pom pom
oh I do like to be beside the seaside -yeah!
oh I do like to be beside the sea
oh when I'm beside the sea, I'm beside...)
(lyrics by Freddie Mercury)
La - la - la
Fear me you lords and lady preachers
I descend upon your earth from the skies
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Bring before me what is mine - the Seven Seas of Rhye
Can you hear me, you peers and privy counselors?
I stand before you naked to the eyes
I will destroy any man who dares abuse my trust
I swear that you'll be mine - the Seven Seas of Rhye
Sister - I live and lie for you
Mister - do and I'll die
You are mine, I possess you, belong to you forever-ever-ever-ahhhh!
Storm the master marathon and I'll fly through
By flash and thunder-fire and I'll survive - I'll survive - I'll survive
(I'll survive - I'll survive - I'll survive)
Then I'll defy the laws of nature and come out alive
Then I'll get you
Give out the good, leave out the bad evil cries
I challenge the mighty Titan and his troubadours
And with a smile
I'll take you to the Seven Seas of Rhye
[fades while chanting:]
(oh I do like to be beside the seaside
oh I do like to be beside the sea
where the brass band plays - tiddly om pom pom
oh I do like to be beside the seaside -yeah!
oh I do like to be beside the sea
oh when I'm beside the sea, I'm beside...)
Monday, October 11, 2004
BREAKING NEWS! -- Christopher Reeve
It's now just after 4AM and as I was shutting off my TV for bed, a breaking news announcement came on saying that Christopher Reeve has died at age 52. He is, of course, best know for his role as Superman in the 'Superman' movies and as an advocated for the paralyzed. He was paralyzed in the 90's in a horseback riding accident. He was an advocate for stem cell research and was just used as an example of people worth helping through the use of stem cells by John Kerry in the most recent presidential debate.
Apparently, he lapsed into a coma sometime this weekend after going into cardiac arrest as a result as some sort of severly infected sore of some kind.
Sorry I can't offer any information right now but it is BREAKING NEWS and the shock of it all prohibited me from taking in all of the things mentioned on CNN. If you want more information, I'm sure more will be avalible in the coming hours so check http://news.google.com/ http://www.cnn.com/ and check your favorite news channel for more information.
The world has lost a good man, a great actor, and one of the greatest advocates for stem cell research and he's gonna be missed.
RIP C.R.
-=The Prynce
Apparently, he lapsed into a coma sometime this weekend after going into cardiac arrest as a result as some sort of severly infected sore of some kind.
Sorry I can't offer any information right now but it is BREAKING NEWS and the shock of it all prohibited me from taking in all of the things mentioned on CNN. If you want more information, I'm sure more will be avalible in the coming hours so check http://news.google.com/ http://www.cnn.com/ and check your favorite news channel for more information.
The world has lost a good man, a great actor, and one of the greatest advocates for stem cell research and he's gonna be missed.
RIP C.R.
-=The Prynce
Moop
I won't waste your time with explantions of my not posting for a while again. I'll just start right in with things in the news that catch my eye...
For starters; Yusuf Islam AKA Cat Stevens... For those of you who don't know, here's a VERY short background...
Back in the day, he was a brilliant folk singer who wrote songs such as 'Peace Train'. I dare say he was a rival to John Lennon for the most peaceful person in existance. Well after a while, he converted to Islam and people (mainly Americans) grew to hate him even more than they had before.
Well, recently, he and his daughter were flying to the US (they are British citizens) and they realized that his name was on a 'no-fly' terrorist list that meant he could not fly in the US. So his plane was forced to land (in the US actually I think) to get him off of it ASAP.
Now here's what I think... I saw Mr. Islam on Larry King just the other day and the two were discussing the whole deal and other things in the media and I have to say, I'm now a fan of Yusuf Islam.
But as far as the flying issue... He has NO reason to be on the no-fly list. He is not an extremist and if you know anything about him, you'll know that he would NEVER take part in any sort of violence at all for any reason. But still, he can't fly in the US.
Another thing is that the name on the list isn't really his. It's someone with a similar first name but with much different spelling (Yassouf is what I think he said). So why can't he fly? Well... there's no real explantion. His name isn't on the list but for being similar to a name on the list he is not allowed to fly.
It's ok though because he's a rich guy and he's got his lawyers trying to get him removed from the list (He has flown to the US 19 times since 9/11/2001 and this is the only time he has been flagged).
Now for those of you who don't care too much about the civil liberties of an old folk singer, the entire thing may still apply to you and your safety. If fact, there is no doubt that it does!
Note that I said they forced his plane to land after finding out he was on a no-fly list... HE WAS ALREADY IN THE AIR OVER AMERICA WHILE LISTED ON A NO-FLY LIST OF POTENTIAL TERRORISTS! If a real terrorist was going to hijack a plane and was listed on the list he would have the chance to. All of this money Bush is requesting for Homeland Security and we had someone who they thought was a terrorist flying around! Maybe it's just my 'liberal bullshit' but I think that the best way to keep planes from being hijacked is to... like... KEEP THE PEOPLE SUSPECTED OF BEING TERRORISTS OFF THE FUCKING PLANES TO START WITH!
But I'm gonna get carried away on that... It does get me goin', as you can see. I have a kid on the way and it's not making me feel any safer knowing he's gonna be living in a world like this where the government is too stupid to keep suspected terrorists off a plane to start with.
Moving right along, though...
If you know me, you probably know that I think the most pointless 'sport' is NASCAR racing... However, I have heard something recently that really gets to me...
After a race (like last week I think) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was interviewed after winning the race and he was excited and said a few "potty words" in a post race interview...
Now, for starters, I don't think what he said went overboard, nor do I think it was something that anyone watching has not heard before. I'll never understand how words can so deeply 'offend' someone, but somehow they manage to. To me, he sounded like any other person I know when they are thrilled about winning something and I hear much worse language walking around the streets of SC. The thing is, the FCC and NASCAR need to RELAX. It wasn't like he was dropping F-bombs like Dick Chenney on the senate floor.
Secondly, it was the carrier's fault (NBC, I think it was) for not using a 5 second delay like everyone else on the planet does. Not to stereotype anyone, but Southerners don't always use the most clean language esspecially when they're excited! Hell, I've lived in SC for my whole life so I know what I'm talking about. I'm shocked that all NASCAR programming does not work on a time delay.
And another thing... If you want to be lame and charge the guy for his foul ups then go ahead. I don't agree but it's not inconceivable. But they also took away like 25 of his points and apparently, they are very important when it comes to the championship. So... yeah. That was way out of line, I think.
Next I'm gonna touch on the debates...
Well the first debate, I thought Kerry clearly won but I wasn't going to say anything thinking that maybe I only saw it that way because I support Kerry. But then I saw that most of the country agreed so I wasn't afraid to touch on debates.
Edwards, I think probably did better than Cheney in the VP debate. See, Cheney is a smart dude. I do think he was too much on the offensive in always attacking Kerry/Edwards but all-in-all, while Cheney had many answers and spoke in a very intellectual tone and rather clearly and with intent, I think he sounded, as someone said on TV, too much like you were being called into the principal's office.
Edwards held his own. I was VERY pleased with it. While he wasn't a decisive winner, it was his first debate! He, too, spoke clearly and intelligently. As far as content goes, they both did very well.
But if I had to pick a winner, I'd have to say it was Edwards because he was less on the offensive, I think. He wasn't a clear-cut winner, but I think he was ahead by a small margin.
Now to the most recent debate...
Bush was a cocky acting ass. His 'bulldog' Republican style is rather old. He spoke none (or little) on the actual issues and was more concerned with spouting off his unproven 'facts' and putting an extremely untrue spin on everything to make Kerry seem like Satan as a Democrat. He was clearly full of nothing but lies, propaganda, and untrue spins.
But I feel like people think that I'm anti-Republican... I'm not. There are many Republicans that I actually like and a few I'm considering voting for. Bush, however, IS the Republican stereotype (but worse) except he's not as fat as most would like.
I could go for HOURS on my reasons for disliking Bush but I'm not here to spread my opinion as truth or to Bush-Bash, only to state it as an opinion.
But really... I don't care who you vote for, people. JUST VOTE! I think it would be TRAGIC to see Bush back in office but if he actually WINS it then there's nothing I can do or say. It just really gets to me that some people just don't vote. You have the ability-- DO IT! I LOVE the commercials that flash "Vote for..." and then a ton of different topics across the screen and then it says "Vote for SOMETHING!". There IS a topic relevant to you that will be decided by who is elected or by articles that you can vote on yourself.
Check the web, people. Odds are you can register to vote by mail in your state but if you can't, take the 10 minutes to get out and register. Go to your county building or what-ever and do it.
That's all for now, people. Hang tight. =)
(Does anyone even read my posts/journal? If so, leave a comment and/or email me at theprynce@gmail.com to let me know I'm not wasting my time.)
-=The Prynce
For starters; Yusuf Islam AKA Cat Stevens... For those of you who don't know, here's a VERY short background...
Back in the day, he was a brilliant folk singer who wrote songs such as 'Peace Train'. I dare say he was a rival to John Lennon for the most peaceful person in existance. Well after a while, he converted to Islam and people (mainly Americans) grew to hate him even more than they had before.
Well, recently, he and his daughter were flying to the US (they are British citizens) and they realized that his name was on a 'no-fly' terrorist list that meant he could not fly in the US. So his plane was forced to land (in the US actually I think) to get him off of it ASAP.
Now here's what I think... I saw Mr. Islam on Larry King just the other day and the two were discussing the whole deal and other things in the media and I have to say, I'm now a fan of Yusuf Islam.
But as far as the flying issue... He has NO reason to be on the no-fly list. He is not an extremist and if you know anything about him, you'll know that he would NEVER take part in any sort of violence at all for any reason. But still, he can't fly in the US.
Another thing is that the name on the list isn't really his. It's someone with a similar first name but with much different spelling (Yassouf is what I think he said). So why can't he fly? Well... there's no real explantion. His name isn't on the list but for being similar to a name on the list he is not allowed to fly.
It's ok though because he's a rich guy and he's got his lawyers trying to get him removed from the list (He has flown to the US 19 times since 9/11/2001 and this is the only time he has been flagged).
Now for those of you who don't care too much about the civil liberties of an old folk singer, the entire thing may still apply to you and your safety. If fact, there is no doubt that it does!
Note that I said they forced his plane to land after finding out he was on a no-fly list... HE WAS ALREADY IN THE AIR OVER AMERICA WHILE LISTED ON A NO-FLY LIST OF POTENTIAL TERRORISTS! If a real terrorist was going to hijack a plane and was listed on the list he would have the chance to. All of this money Bush is requesting for Homeland Security and we had someone who they thought was a terrorist flying around! Maybe it's just my 'liberal bullshit' but I think that the best way to keep planes from being hijacked is to... like... KEEP THE PEOPLE SUSPECTED OF BEING TERRORISTS OFF THE FUCKING PLANES TO START WITH!
But I'm gonna get carried away on that... It does get me goin', as you can see. I have a kid on the way and it's not making me feel any safer knowing he's gonna be living in a world like this where the government is too stupid to keep suspected terrorists off a plane to start with.
Moving right along, though...
If you know me, you probably know that I think the most pointless 'sport' is NASCAR racing... However, I have heard something recently that really gets to me...
After a race (like last week I think) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was interviewed after winning the race and he was excited and said a few "potty words" in a post race interview...
Now, for starters, I don't think what he said went overboard, nor do I think it was something that anyone watching has not heard before. I'll never understand how words can so deeply 'offend' someone, but somehow they manage to. To me, he sounded like any other person I know when they are thrilled about winning something and I hear much worse language walking around the streets of SC. The thing is, the FCC and NASCAR need to RELAX. It wasn't like he was dropping F-bombs like Dick Chenney on the senate floor.
Secondly, it was the carrier's fault (NBC, I think it was) for not using a 5 second delay like everyone else on the planet does. Not to stereotype anyone, but Southerners don't always use the most clean language esspecially when they're excited! Hell, I've lived in SC for my whole life so I know what I'm talking about. I'm shocked that all NASCAR programming does not work on a time delay.
And another thing... If you want to be lame and charge the guy for his foul ups then go ahead. I don't agree but it's not inconceivable. But they also took away like 25 of his points and apparently, they are very important when it comes to the championship. So... yeah. That was way out of line, I think.
Next I'm gonna touch on the debates...
Well the first debate, I thought Kerry clearly won but I wasn't going to say anything thinking that maybe I only saw it that way because I support Kerry. But then I saw that most of the country agreed so I wasn't afraid to touch on debates.
Edwards, I think probably did better than Cheney in the VP debate. See, Cheney is a smart dude. I do think he was too much on the offensive in always attacking Kerry/Edwards but all-in-all, while Cheney had many answers and spoke in a very intellectual tone and rather clearly and with intent, I think he sounded, as someone said on TV, too much like you were being called into the principal's office.
Edwards held his own. I was VERY pleased with it. While he wasn't a decisive winner, it was his first debate! He, too, spoke clearly and intelligently. As far as content goes, they both did very well.
But if I had to pick a winner, I'd have to say it was Edwards because he was less on the offensive, I think. He wasn't a clear-cut winner, but I think he was ahead by a small margin.
Now to the most recent debate...
Bush was a cocky acting ass. His 'bulldog' Republican style is rather old. He spoke none (or little) on the actual issues and was more concerned with spouting off his unproven 'facts' and putting an extremely untrue spin on everything to make Kerry seem like Satan as a Democrat. He was clearly full of nothing but lies, propaganda, and untrue spins.
But I feel like people think that I'm anti-Republican... I'm not. There are many Republicans that I actually like and a few I'm considering voting for. Bush, however, IS the Republican stereotype (but worse) except he's not as fat as most would like.
I could go for HOURS on my reasons for disliking Bush but I'm not here to spread my opinion as truth or to Bush-Bash, only to state it as an opinion.
But really... I don't care who you vote for, people. JUST VOTE! I think it would be TRAGIC to see Bush back in office but if he actually WINS it then there's nothing I can do or say. It just really gets to me that some people just don't vote. You have the ability-- DO IT! I LOVE the commercials that flash "Vote for..." and then a ton of different topics across the screen and then it says "Vote for SOMETHING!". There IS a topic relevant to you that will be decided by who is elected or by articles that you can vote on yourself.
Check the web, people. Odds are you can register to vote by mail in your state but if you can't, take the 10 minutes to get out and register. Go to your county building or what-ever and do it.
That's all for now, people. Hang tight. =)
(Does anyone even read my posts/journal? If so, leave a comment and/or email me at theprynce@gmail.com to let me know I'm not wasting my time.)
-=The Prynce
Sunday, October 10, 2004
INCOMPLETE POST FROM 10/10/04. ACTUALLY POSTED 1/10/05 @ 7:49PM
I won't waste your time with explantions of my not posting for a while again. I'll just start right in with things in the news that catch my eye...
For starters; Yusuf Islam AKA Cat Stevens... For those of you who don't know, here's a VERY short background...
Back in the day, he was a brilliant folk singer who wrote songs such as 'Peace Train'. I dare say he was a rival to John Lennon for the most peaceful person in existance. Well after a while, he converted to Islam and people (mainly Americans) grew to hate him even more than they had before.
Well, recently, he and his daughter were flying to the US (they are British citizens) and they realized that his name was on a 'no-fly' terrorist list that meant he could not fly in the US. So his plane was forced to land (in the US actually I think) to get him off of it ASAP.
Now here's what I think... I saw Mr. Islam on Larry King just the other day and the two were discussing the whole deal and other things in the media and I have to say, I'm now a fan of Yusuf Islam.
But as far as the flying issue... He has NO reason to be on the no-fly list. He is not an extremist and if you know anything about him, you'll know that he would NEVER take part in any sort of violence at all for any reason. But still, he can't fly in the US.
Another thing is that the name on the list isn't really his. It's someone with a similar first name but with much different spelling (Yassouf is what I think he said). So why can't he fly? Well... there's no real explantion. His name isn't on the list but for being similar to a name on the list he is not allowed to fly.
It's ok though because he's a rich guy and he's got his lawyers trying to get him removed from the list (He has flown to the US 19 times since 9/11/2001 and this is the only time he has been flagged).
Now for those of you who don't care too much about the civil liberties of an old folk singer, the entire thing may still apply to you and your safety. If fact, there is no doubt that it does!
Note that I said they forced his plane to land after finding out he was on a no-fly list... HE WAS ALREADY IN THE AIR OVER AMERICA WHILE LISTED ON A NO-FLY LIST OF POTENTIAL TERRORISTS! If a real terrorist was going to hijack a plane and was listed on the list he would have the chance to. All of this money Bush is requesting for Homeland Security and we had someone who they thought was a terrorist flying around! Maybe it's just my 'liberal bullshit' but I think that the best way to keep planes from being hijacked is to... like... KEEP THE PEOPLE SUSPECTED OF BEING TERRORISTS OFF THE FUCKING PLANES TO START WITH!
But I'm gonna get carried away on that... It does get me goin', as you can see. I have a kid on the way and it's not making me feel any safer knowing he's gonna be living in a world like this where the government is too stupid to keep suspected terrorists off a plane to start with.
Moving right along, though...
If you know me, you probably know that I think the most pointless 'sport' is NASCAR racing... However, I have heard something recently that really gets to me...
After a race (like last week I think) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was interviewed after winning the race and he was excited and said a few "potty words" in a post race interview...
Now, for starters, I don't think what he said went overboard, nor do I think it was something that anyone watching has not heard before. I'll never understand how words can so deeply 'offend' someone, but somehow they manage to. To me, he sounded like any other person I know when they are thrilled about winning something and I hear much worse language walking around the streets of SC. The thing is, the FCC and NASCAR need to RELAX. It wasn't like he was dropping F-bombs like Dick Chenney on the senate floor.
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Sorry but I never finished this post and just saved it as a draft but I am now going to post it (the date is 1/10/05) in it's incomplete form.
-=The Prynce
For starters; Yusuf Islam AKA Cat Stevens... For those of you who don't know, here's a VERY short background...
Back in the day, he was a brilliant folk singer who wrote songs such as 'Peace Train'. I dare say he was a rival to John Lennon for the most peaceful person in existance. Well after a while, he converted to Islam and people (mainly Americans) grew to hate him even more than they had before.
Well, recently, he and his daughter were flying to the US (they are British citizens) and they realized that his name was on a 'no-fly' terrorist list that meant he could not fly in the US. So his plane was forced to land (in the US actually I think) to get him off of it ASAP.
Now here's what I think... I saw Mr. Islam on Larry King just the other day and the two were discussing the whole deal and other things in the media and I have to say, I'm now a fan of Yusuf Islam.
But as far as the flying issue... He has NO reason to be on the no-fly list. He is not an extremist and if you know anything about him, you'll know that he would NEVER take part in any sort of violence at all for any reason. But still, he can't fly in the US.
Another thing is that the name on the list isn't really his. It's someone with a similar first name but with much different spelling (Yassouf is what I think he said). So why can't he fly? Well... there's no real explantion. His name isn't on the list but for being similar to a name on the list he is not allowed to fly.
It's ok though because he's a rich guy and he's got his lawyers trying to get him removed from the list (He has flown to the US 19 times since 9/11/2001 and this is the only time he has been flagged).
Now for those of you who don't care too much about the civil liberties of an old folk singer, the entire thing may still apply to you and your safety. If fact, there is no doubt that it does!
Note that I said they forced his plane to land after finding out he was on a no-fly list... HE WAS ALREADY IN THE AIR OVER AMERICA WHILE LISTED ON A NO-FLY LIST OF POTENTIAL TERRORISTS! If a real terrorist was going to hijack a plane and was listed on the list he would have the chance to. All of this money Bush is requesting for Homeland Security and we had someone who they thought was a terrorist flying around! Maybe it's just my 'liberal bullshit' but I think that the best way to keep planes from being hijacked is to... like... KEEP THE PEOPLE SUSPECTED OF BEING TERRORISTS OFF THE FUCKING PLANES TO START WITH!
But I'm gonna get carried away on that... It does get me goin', as you can see. I have a kid on the way and it's not making me feel any safer knowing he's gonna be living in a world like this where the government is too stupid to keep suspected terrorists off a plane to start with.
Moving right along, though...
If you know me, you probably know that I think the most pointless 'sport' is NASCAR racing... However, I have heard something recently that really gets to me...
After a race (like last week I think) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was interviewed after winning the race and he was excited and said a few "potty words" in a post race interview...
Now, for starters, I don't think what he said went overboard, nor do I think it was something that anyone watching has not heard before. I'll never understand how words can so deeply 'offend' someone, but somehow they manage to. To me, he sounded like any other person I know when they are thrilled about winning something and I hear much worse language walking around the streets of SC. The thing is, the FCC and NASCAR need to RELAX. It wasn't like he was dropping F-bombs like Dick Chenney on the senate floor.
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Sorry but I never finished this post and just saved it as a draft but I am now going to post it (the date is 1/10/05) in it's incomplete form.
-=The Prynce
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Went to a garden party...
Rick Nelson - Garden Party
I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends.
A chance to share old memories and play our old songs again.
When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name,
But no one recognized me, I didn't look the same.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
People came from miles around. Everyone was there.
Yoko brought her walrus. There was magic in the air.
And over in the corner, much to my surprise,
Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan's shoes wearing his disguise.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
I played them all the old songs, I thought that's why they came.
No one heard the music. We didn't look the same.
I said hello to Mary Lou, she belongs to me.
When I sang a song about a Honky-Tonk, it was time to leave.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
Someone opened up a closet door and out stepped Johnny B. Goode,
Playing guitar like a ring and a bell and lookin' like he should.
If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta lock,
But if memories were all I sang, I rather drive a truck.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends.
A chance to share old memories and play our old songs again.
When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name,
But no one recognized me, I didn't look the same.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
People came from miles around. Everyone was there.
Yoko brought her walrus. There was magic in the air.
And over in the corner, much to my surprise,
Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan's shoes wearing his disguise.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
I played them all the old songs, I thought that's why they came.
No one heard the music. We didn't look the same.
I said hello to Mary Lou, she belongs to me.
When I sang a song about a Honky-Tonk, it was time to leave.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
Someone opened up a closet door and out stepped Johnny B. Goode,
Playing guitar like a ring and a bell and lookin' like he should.
If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta lock,
But if memories were all I sang, I rather drive a truck.
But it's all right now. I learned my lesson well.
You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.
Monday, September 20, 2004
He said 'No', Er... With his foot.
I just saw an amazing movie...
I know that no one wants to know about the lame ass details of my life as of late, so I won't bother.
But the movie I just saw is 'Bowling for Columbine'. It was my first Micheal Moore film and now I see why conservatives hate and fear him. He goes for the throat with a pleasant hand-shake. He is amazing. His interview styles go from the nice middle-aged documentary film-maker to subtly, but definately ripping the other party apart if they deserve it.
But enough about him. His film is my focus tonight.
Basically, the movie just goes through every class f people in America that you can think of in an attempt to discover why so many Americans kill other Americans with guns every year.
Throughout the film, different theories are discounted. It isn't violent video games. Most of those come from Japan. It isn't heavy or dark music. Germany is the capital of that sort of music. American movies are seen through out the world with all of their violence. So some say it's just in our history. The country was founded through violence and we've had to deal with it every since. Again, discounted... Look at Germany. That's a long history of blood and violence. Look at the UK. Same thing. HORRIBLE violence there throughout the history of that country. What about the Aussies? C'mon. The entire Autralian continent was originally for England's criminals.
Most of these countries have under 300 murders a year by gun violence. Some are as low as in the 30s! Most of them also have strict laws for guns, too... But not Canada. They're hunters just like us. They have tons of guns laying around and they don't go around shooting each other. Its sad that we do. Maybe I should move to Canada so my child won't have to deal with this American BS. And no that's not an anti-American statement. I just don't want my child to have to live in fear his whole life but that's where it's gonna go if he's raised here. And in the South especially. I know that's how I was raised. I was lead to believe that anyone not white had no intention other than to harm someone who was white. How arrogant is that!? People around here actually had the nerve to think that they are important enough that dozens of races of people would all conspire against them.
But I'm ranting now and I am sorry for that but this isn't cool. There's only a few places left in the world that aren't in extreme danger for something and one of them is Canada and... That's not my first choice of places to live...
An interesting topic in the film that was touched on but not as in-depth as I would have liked is the politicians. American politicians are more focused on running things around the world (or at the VERY least, having a hand in it) while Canadian politicians are more focused on the advancement of their own people. The unemployment rate there is worse than in the US but the conditions are better. The government if truly FOR the people there. It's amazing at the difference crossing one little line on the ground can change things.
I dunno, dude. You all just go out and rent of buy the film or catch it on Sundance next time it's on. I really don't think it will dissappoint.
But to touch on other things apart from the film...
I've been working on using Mozilla's new Firebird browser all day. It's great. The extensions you can get for it are like a few kb at the most and they're so powerful, as is the browser itself. I downloaded Firebird today to see if it was different from the regular Mozilla browser and-- WOW. It is. By the same company or not, this one if MUCH better. It takes up vital resources on your machine and it's just... nice to look at. It's not all cluttered or just boring. It's not AMAZING to look at but it's got a ton of themes you can use to spice it up, but I am happy with the plain 'ol look of it. Easy to please, I am.
Well, it looks like I shall be spending much time at the beach. I just had a trip down there yesterday (Saturday) and it looks as though I might be going this Tuesday and leaving Thursday and then going back Friday and leaving Sunday. And it's finally cooling off out so... Rah!
I have like two more chapters in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... It's like only 15 pages but I'm taking my time. It's a funny fuckin' book. I love it. I'm glad I got the collection of the 5 books in one.
Didja know that there's gonna be a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE version based on the book?! Fuckin' great, yeah? All I know is that Mos Def is gonna be Ford Prefect and... ya. Gonna be cool.
My morning glories are blooming! So are the wild ones near my house. All of them are amazing. I actually found out that I have some small scarlet once's growing near the end of my road. They're so pretty. I'm also seeing all the Wild Wandering Jews finally blooming. They have the most interesting flowers. People get so giddy for Spring 'cause of the flowers... I prefer Fall flowers. Golden rods are starting to glow... Morning glories are blooming... Daisies are comin' up as are lilies. Not to mention the temperature will soon be down to like the 50's and 60's which is about enough to just my me cry out with joy.
Well, on that highly homosexual note, I shall end this post, lol. Maybe I'll update again soon... but if you look back at my history, you'll find it unlikely. Later!
-=The Prynce
I know that no one wants to know about the lame ass details of my life as of late, so I won't bother.
But the movie I just saw is 'Bowling for Columbine'. It was my first Micheal Moore film and now I see why conservatives hate and fear him. He goes for the throat with a pleasant hand-shake. He is amazing. His interview styles go from the nice middle-aged documentary film-maker to subtly, but definately ripping the other party apart if they deserve it.
But enough about him. His film is my focus tonight.
Basically, the movie just goes through every class f people in America that you can think of in an attempt to discover why so many Americans kill other Americans with guns every year.
Throughout the film, different theories are discounted. It isn't violent video games. Most of those come from Japan. It isn't heavy or dark music. Germany is the capital of that sort of music. American movies are seen through out the world with all of their violence. So some say it's just in our history. The country was founded through violence and we've had to deal with it every since. Again, discounted... Look at Germany. That's a long history of blood and violence. Look at the UK. Same thing. HORRIBLE violence there throughout the history of that country. What about the Aussies? C'mon. The entire Autralian continent was originally for England's criminals.
Most of these countries have under 300 murders a year by gun violence. Some are as low as in the 30s! Most of them also have strict laws for guns, too... But not Canada. They're hunters just like us. They have tons of guns laying around and they don't go around shooting each other. Its sad that we do. Maybe I should move to Canada so my child won't have to deal with this American BS. And no that's not an anti-American statement. I just don't want my child to have to live in fear his whole life but that's where it's gonna go if he's raised here. And in the South especially. I know that's how I was raised. I was lead to believe that anyone not white had no intention other than to harm someone who was white. How arrogant is that!? People around here actually had the nerve to think that they are important enough that dozens of races of people would all conspire against them.
But I'm ranting now and I am sorry for that but this isn't cool. There's only a few places left in the world that aren't in extreme danger for something and one of them is Canada and... That's not my first choice of places to live...
An interesting topic in the film that was touched on but not as in-depth as I would have liked is the politicians. American politicians are more focused on running things around the world (or at the VERY least, having a hand in it) while Canadian politicians are more focused on the advancement of their own people. The unemployment rate there is worse than in the US but the conditions are better. The government if truly FOR the people there. It's amazing at the difference crossing one little line on the ground can change things.
I dunno, dude. You all just go out and rent of buy the film or catch it on Sundance next time it's on. I really don't think it will dissappoint.
But to touch on other things apart from the film...
I've been working on using Mozilla's new Firebird browser all day. It's great. The extensions you can get for it are like a few kb at the most and they're so powerful, as is the browser itself. I downloaded Firebird today to see if it was different from the regular Mozilla browser and-- WOW. It is. By the same company or not, this one if MUCH better. It takes up vital resources on your machine and it's just... nice to look at. It's not all cluttered or just boring. It's not AMAZING to look at but it's got a ton of themes you can use to spice it up, but I am happy with the plain 'ol look of it. Easy to please, I am.
Well, it looks like I shall be spending much time at the beach. I just had a trip down there yesterday (Saturday) and it looks as though I might be going this Tuesday and leaving Thursday and then going back Friday and leaving Sunday. And it's finally cooling off out so... Rah!
I have like two more chapters in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... It's like only 15 pages but I'm taking my time. It's a funny fuckin' book. I love it. I'm glad I got the collection of the 5 books in one.
Didja know that there's gonna be a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE version based on the book?! Fuckin' great, yeah? All I know is that Mos Def is gonna be Ford Prefect and... ya. Gonna be cool.
My morning glories are blooming! So are the wild ones near my house. All of them are amazing. I actually found out that I have some small scarlet once's growing near the end of my road. They're so pretty. I'm also seeing all the Wild Wandering Jews finally blooming. They have the most interesting flowers. People get so giddy for Spring 'cause of the flowers... I prefer Fall flowers. Golden rods are starting to glow... Morning glories are blooming... Daisies are comin' up as are lilies. Not to mention the temperature will soon be down to like the 50's and 60's which is about enough to just my me cry out with joy.
Well, on that highly homosexual note, I shall end this post, lol. Maybe I'll update again soon... but if you look back at my history, you'll find it unlikely. Later!
-=The Prynce
Monday, August 23, 2004
Sing Us a Song, You're the Piano Man!
Ok, so it's been a while again, hasn't it? Sorry... Been busy... ish.
So what's new, eh? Well... Hm... I've been gettin' comfortably close with an old friend, Ashleigh. Sexy bitch, that one. :-D And before anyone *AHEM* gets mad at me, bugger off! It's how I see her and plus this is my journal and if you don't like it, don't read it! Simple, isn't it? I can't go editing myself so people won't throw fits now can I? Well I could but I assume you all know me better than that.
Hm... What else... Well, I was supposed to be learning Dungeons and Dragons last night but ended up watching 'Easy Rider' instead. It's a really good movie... Its sad as hell at the end, though. I dunno if 'sad' is the best word for it but if you're like me and lived in a place like I have my whole life it'll piss you off knowing that people 'round here would probably do the same if they had half a chance. But thanks to my Paxil (I'm blaming it on the medication... shhh...), I wouldn't be so passive.
Darrell's wife totalled his Tracker a few weeks ago. She fucked it up good, too. I don't think it's beyond her to have done it purposely but, hey... I dunno her. From what I've been able to put together of my experiences of her, I think I feel comfortable in saying that.
Shannon started school back about two weeks ago. She's already missed at least three days. Pregnate or not, they're going to fail her ass. I know it's gonna piss her off, but I don't even know why she pretends to care anymore. Her grades are good but if you miss over 5 days a semester, grades aren't shit! You fail! Now I'm not saying she hasn't got ambition... just not at the level that I like it.
I realised the other day why Republicans win elections so often with so much true opposition. People who are afraid of change of that 'different' people could become their equals in society vote Republican without knowing anything about either candidate. My dad, for example... His work has been virtually non-existant since Bush came into office. Not only that, but since then, my parents have been stretched for money ALL THE TIME... Bush has taken a record surplus in funds and made it into a royally deep deficeit... The economy is SHIT now. Its to the point that the markets closing a few points up is something that Bush claims as some sort of amazing victory and proof the economy is on some recovery.
My dad is the assistant fire chief at a small volunteer station. They're getting no government support and are in danger of having to shut down and it's been that way for about 2-3 years. Bush's position is to close small volunteer stations down and to halt government funding raises for firefighters across the country. John Kerry is in support of volunteer fire stations to the point that all sorts of fire fighting organizations now officially endorse and support him. He wants to make sure they all survive because if they didn't, YOUR home owners insurance would take a major spike.
I told you that to tell you this... My dad support Bush. All of the crap that has affected him and put him into worries for the past 3 years is because of Bush but because he's so afraid that a black man may some day be treated as a white man's equal everywhere, he votes for conservatives that he knows are just as racially biast as him.
But I digress. It just irks me. If there's anything true on this planet, Bush will not be elected (I say elected as opposed to re-elected since he was appointed by the supreme court and not elected by a majority) and give us another four years of fear and shite.
Scott Peterson did it.
Well, that's about it for now. I gotta go take a shower in a bit so... yeah. I'll try to update more often, I promise... lol.
Send me a text or SMS message at 18438451972 if you'd like. I shall responde ASAP.
-=The Prynce
So what's new, eh? Well... Hm... I've been gettin' comfortably close with an old friend, Ashleigh. Sexy bitch, that one. :-D And before anyone *AHEM* gets mad at me, bugger off! It's how I see her and plus this is my journal and if you don't like it, don't read it! Simple, isn't it? I can't go editing myself so people won't throw fits now can I? Well I could but I assume you all know me better than that.
Hm... What else... Well, I was supposed to be learning Dungeons and Dragons last night but ended up watching 'Easy Rider' instead. It's a really good movie... Its sad as hell at the end, though. I dunno if 'sad' is the best word for it but if you're like me and lived in a place like I have my whole life it'll piss you off knowing that people 'round here would probably do the same if they had half a chance. But thanks to my Paxil (I'm blaming it on the medication... shhh...), I wouldn't be so passive.
Darrell's wife totalled his Tracker a few weeks ago. She fucked it up good, too. I don't think it's beyond her to have done it purposely but, hey... I dunno her. From what I've been able to put together of my experiences of her, I think I feel comfortable in saying that.
Shannon started school back about two weeks ago. She's already missed at least three days. Pregnate or not, they're going to fail her ass. I know it's gonna piss her off, but I don't even know why she pretends to care anymore. Her grades are good but if you miss over 5 days a semester, grades aren't shit! You fail! Now I'm not saying she hasn't got ambition... just not at the level that I like it.
I realised the other day why Republicans win elections so often with so much true opposition. People who are afraid of change of that 'different' people could become their equals in society vote Republican without knowing anything about either candidate. My dad, for example... His work has been virtually non-existant since Bush came into office. Not only that, but since then, my parents have been stretched for money ALL THE TIME... Bush has taken a record surplus in funds and made it into a royally deep deficeit... The economy is SHIT now. Its to the point that the markets closing a few points up is something that Bush claims as some sort of amazing victory and proof the economy is on some recovery.
My dad is the assistant fire chief at a small volunteer station. They're getting no government support and are in danger of having to shut down and it's been that way for about 2-3 years. Bush's position is to close small volunteer stations down and to halt government funding raises for firefighters across the country. John Kerry is in support of volunteer fire stations to the point that all sorts of fire fighting organizations now officially endorse and support him. He wants to make sure they all survive because if they didn't, YOUR home owners insurance would take a major spike.
I told you that to tell you this... My dad support Bush. All of the crap that has affected him and put him into worries for the past 3 years is because of Bush but because he's so afraid that a black man may some day be treated as a white man's equal everywhere, he votes for conservatives that he knows are just as racially biast as him.
But I digress. It just irks me. If there's anything true on this planet, Bush will not be elected (I say elected as opposed to re-elected since he was appointed by the supreme court and not elected by a majority) and give us another four years of fear and shite.
Scott Peterson did it.
Well, that's about it for now. I gotta go take a shower in a bit so... yeah. I'll try to update more often, I promise... lol.
Send me a text or SMS message at 18438451972 if you'd like. I shall responde ASAP.
-=The Prynce
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Been A While... (INCOMPLETE POST FROM 6/08/04. ACTUALLY POSTED 1/10/05 @ 8:04PM)
Well it has been a while again, hasn't it? Ah, well. No matter. Onto business!
I'll start with the major news in the world right over the past few weeks: Former President Reagan. Ok, see, he was a Republican and as I'm sure you all know, I am not. He was a pretty good guy, though. He didn't try to go personal with attacks and stuff and that's something greatly needed. He did a lot for the world.
I have heard, too, that a group want to change the picture on the $10 bank note to a picture of Reagan to replace Alexander Hamilton. He was cool and all but... no. Alexander Hamilton, for those who don't know, was never president of the US. But he WAS the first Treasurey Sec. guy.
Now about the kidnappings and beheadings in Iraq/Saudi Arabia... They are pointless. They serve no real purpose. No change comes from them, really. What policies (in the US at least) have come of that? Really, though. It is clear that the US is not going to pull out just because they kidnap our contractors and things. I dunno... I'm all for getting our people out of their but that isn't going to speed it up at all. Now it's like, you get kidnapped and your ass is grass. Consider yourself dead then and there. You have no real hope. They aren't going to let you go.
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Sorry but I never finished this post and just saved it as a draft but I am now going to post it (the date is 1/10/05) in it's incomplete form.
-=The Prynce
I'll start with the major news in the world right over the past few weeks: Former President Reagan. Ok, see, he was a Republican and as I'm sure you all know, I am not. He was a pretty good guy, though. He didn't try to go personal with attacks and stuff and that's something greatly needed. He did a lot for the world.
I have heard, too, that a group want to change the picture on the $10 bank note to a picture of Reagan to replace Alexander Hamilton. He was cool and all but... no. Alexander Hamilton, for those who don't know, was never president of the US. But he WAS the first Treasurey Sec. guy.
Now about the kidnappings and beheadings in Iraq/Saudi Arabia... They are pointless. They serve no real purpose. No change comes from them, really. What policies (in the US at least) have come of that? Really, though. It is clear that the US is not going to pull out just because they kidnap our contractors and things. I dunno... I'm all for getting our people out of their but that isn't going to speed it up at all. Now it's like, you get kidnapped and your ass is grass. Consider yourself dead then and there. You have no real hope. They aren't going to let you go.
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Sorry but I never finished this post and just saved it as a draft but I am now going to post it (the date is 1/10/05) in it's incomplete form.
-=The Prynce
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