Friday, June 05, 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Obviously Untrue

Barack Obama :"However profound our differences as Americans over difficult issues such as abortion, they cannot be resolved by heinous acts of violence," he said.

Fact 1.) Tiller was killing babies at a record pace.

Fact 2.) Somebody shot his ass.

Conclusion: Issue resolved.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Bail!

Alright,
I know BMW riders are suppposed to be weather warriors and I don't want to burst anyone's bubble on that since Nathan and I have both ridden entire days in a downpour, but there was a storm ahead and there's just too damned many people living in Georgia to make it any fun to ride there outside of Blood Mountain and Jocassee Lake Rd (Like rollercoasters, man!) so we bailed and hauled ass back to the mountains after pondering at length and smoking on the matter at a mexican restaurant Athens. We have found ourselves in Clemson South Carolina with bellies full of Prime Rib and Corona. The taste of fine cigars and bourbon lingers on our lips as we emphatically apply our heads to the pillows at lights out. Pity us.

We only rode about 800 miles today, but we did get a late start this morning and traffic was ridiculous even on the rural two lanes we prefer to barnstorm. Folks are getting a real early start on this damned yankee holiday and I have had to refrain from shooting folks for pokin' along in the left lane.

Note: For future reference "Scenic Drives" are just that: "drives". Not "rides". A scenic drive can be as boring as driving the bypass of any given town, meaning there are likely no switchbacks, the curves are all minivan safe, and chicken houses extended into the horizon. Honeysuckle in bloom and chicken shit by the ton make for a rare olfactory blend. Trust me.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Mountains, Motorcycles, Wild Turkey, and Smoke.



Destination: Savannah

Gravitic Pull:

Accommodations: We might end up anywhere.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

One Man Has a Clue

Bear and Bull debate on CNBC:



The EuroPacific guy has if figured and explains his position with facts - the others spout platitudes. Take particular note of the CNBC fella getting angry about John Browne's characterization of the government's unemployment rate reporting as unrealistic and "post Clinton" and giving a real rate of 15.2%. I guess CNBC has caught a bit of the MSNBC Obama cheerleader bug. Such an intense emotional reaction to a cool reporting of facts and a logical interpretation of them is an indicator of the denial that comes from panic. The sky is falling and folks without umbrellas are trying to yell it back up.

Also of note is the chorus of chuckles and derision by the other three panelists upon taking note of Browne's "Dow at 1000" prediction. You can see the anchor taking solice in the agreement of the others. They are trying to feel right by acclaimation.

I don't watch a lot of news and zero financial "news" for obvious reasons, but things are worse in this field than I could have imagined and folks paying any mind to the drivel escaping from such programming need to be fitted for a drooling bib.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Craigslist Targeted

I new a democrat would go after Craiglist sooner or later. Craigslist is simply to free to be allowed to stand as it exists and has gained way to much exposure. No politician can become aware of such a thing without having an urge to screw it up. This is just the first step. They are looking for a way to gain power and influence over it and, by the nature of a politican having power and influence over something, to destroy it.

The prostitution angle is a red herring. Nobody cares about prostitution.

It will be interesting to see what deal the devil will offer.