A Few Thoughts on Logic

Most of you that follow this blog know that I'm a pretty logical dude. (sometimes too logical) In fact, I have been told in the past that the very reason that I totally suck at algebra is due to the way my noodle is wired, because there's not a single damn ounce of logic involved with algebra.
But I digress.....Webster's defines logic as..."a science that deals with the principle and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration." From the Greek logos meaning "to reason"
Non-logical shit upsets me greatly. Not that we should default to Vulcan logic, but can we not think things through a bit before we DO them?
Think about the following topics.....

• Ever wonder why you take wax off a floor, only to turn right around and out it right back on?
• Ever wonder why the 400-lb chick comes to the movie theatre and gets the 50-gallon drum of popcorn with extra-extra butter.....and a Diet Coke?
• How about when the phone company charges you for NOT having a phone line?
• Ever wonder why the sun lightens our hair but darkens our skin?
• Why is the word "abbreviated" such a long word?
• Why do they sterilize needles used for lethal injections?
• If flying is so safe, why is the airport called a 'terminal"?
• Ever wonder why there's no mouse-flavored cat food?
• Ever wonder why dogs lick their own ass.....and immediately want to kiss you on the mouth?
• Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are dead?
• Why do we wait until a pig is dead to "cure" it?
• If Barbie is so damn popular, why do you have to buy all her friends?
• Why are there 5 syllables in the word "monosyllabic"?
• How does one "walk on thin ice" and immediately "get into hot water"?
• When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

Just some things to think about the next time you don't have anything on your mind!!

They're Baaaaaaaack!

Well, with another 3 undefeated teams (Cincinnati, T.C.U. & Boise St.) left out of the National Championship picture for college football, good ol' Uncle Sam is rushing in to save the day!
According to a USA Today article there's actually a bill, nearly a year old now, that would prohibit the NCAA from declaring a "champion" unless the champion came as a result of "a single elimination, post-season, play-off system for which all NCAA Division I FBS conferences and affiliated Division I FBS teams are eligible." (H.R. 390)

Oh! My dear readers! Where in the hell do I start with this one? Honestly, I'm torn on this issue. Not because of the intent to make the BCS (Bullshit Caca Scam) actually HAVE a play-off to determine a true national champion. No argument here. I've wanted one from nearly day one. And I draw the line in the sand on this single point: every other sport in the NCAA has a play-off to determine who reigns supreme; why not football? The simple answer; money!!!
Now you all know how I feel about the government getting involved in relatively minor issues. The college football national champion would certainly qualify as a minor issue. I mean, it's not like we've got a fucking WAR going on or anything! Oh yeah...and then there's that whole health care thing.
But in my hypocrisy, I can make an exception in this instance. But understand that when it comes to Uncle Sam jamming his fat nose where it doesn't belong, I reserve the right to change my mind completely!

Understand that college football is a huge business. The cities that hosted BCS games last year brought in an amazing 1.2 billion in total revenue. And it's because of this incredible amount of income for the cities involved and nothing short of a federal mandate will not make the "old money" let loose of the purse strings.
And lastly, Citi is the official sponsor of the BCS National Championship game. Didn't you and I, John Q. Public, bail these jackwads out of their shitty business dealings? Hmmmm. I thought so. Feels pretty good to have my own bowl game!

You have GOT To Be Kidding Me!!!

You know, I really hate it when politicians on either side try to compare ANYTHING to slavery or the civil rights movement. It really makes me want to puke!! Harry Reid should be ashamed of himself. Not that he's the first politician to oull a stunt like this, but he's the first to do so after Coach Barbour got his blog on!!!

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What I Believe....For Better or Worse

In any English Literary class in this nation, the professor will tell you that when you compose a paper, not to give in to your desire to input your beliefs. State only what you can prove; that's the scientific and critical way to write a paper correctly.
Fortunately for my lucky readers, I am not writing a college paper for a grade so I get to write whatever the hell I want!! (I obviously have major issues with my past Eng. Lit. professors!!)

I believe that America is the greatest country on planet Earth.
- We certainly don't have all the answers, but we've alot of them figured out.

I believe that "healthcare reform" will not make you any healthier than you are today.
- If you weigh 400 pounds, smoke 4 packs a day, and eat every other meal at Mickey D's, then the only thing that you're going to get out of this "healthcare" bill is free healthcare when you have a massive heart attack.

I believe that the two-party political system in this country isn't worth a damn!
- It's still better than 99% of the rest of the world's governments, but seriously, is THIS the best we can do? If so, then we are FUBAR...

I believe that the President of The United States should have served a minimum 4-year enlistment on active duty in our military.
- How do you expect to lead the most powerful military machine in the world, if you have not walked a mile in the soldier's boots?

I believe that Warren Buffet should be in charge of the Federal Reserve or the G.A.O., or both!!
- I mean, have you seen how this dude controls and manages money?

I believe that there is a god, a creator, but that no single religion or superstition has got him completely figured out.
- Wouldn't kinda' defeat the point of being god?

I believe that hose who speak on behalf of god are very dangerous people.
- David Koresh
- Jim Jones / Any questions?

I believe that people should be judged on their character, and their work ethic rather than the color of their skin, religious beliefs, or whether or not they happen to prefer girls or guys in the sack.
- (Hypocritical moment coming) Having said that, anyone who still believes that Islam is a peaceful religion just ain't paying attention.

I believe that the sense of entitlement that has plagued this country for far too long is a very dangerous mindset and hurts both the individual and the nation.
- You need look no further than the welfare program in this country to understand what I'm talking about.

I believe that we are spoiled in this country and that the vast majority of us do not appreciate the massive amount of freedom, although dwindling, that we enjoy.
- Take a trip to nearly any country of your choosing and you will come to love the freedom you enjoy here.
- Why the hell do you think EVERYONE wants to come HERE?????

I believe that teachers, firemen, policemen, and our military are disgusting underpaid.
- Nuff said about that one

I believe that teachers should be re-certified every two years and if they don't make the grade, so to speak, then they need to look for a different line of work.
- This is our future we're trying to educate.

I believe that Carolina blue and Big Orange are the two most beautiful colors in the spectrum.
- Sorry Pop

I believe that free markets should determine whether or not a company is able to compete and stay in business.
- This is purely survival of the fittest

I believe that my wife is the most amazing woman that I have ever met!
- Love you sweetie!

I believe that if your annual salary is $35,000, you should not be trying to buy a home that costs $300,000.
- The math just doesn't work people; regardless of what the loan officer tells you

I believe that there are individuals in this world who should never, under any circumstances:
- Marry
- Hold a political office
- Own a gun
- Reproduce
- Drive a car

I believe that algebra, as a course, is a complete fucking waste of time for 98% of the students forced to take it!

I believe that Kate Gosselin gets waaaaay too much air time and is the spawn of satan
- Can this skank just go away or die???

Dangerous Activities and Stupid People

This one is not an original blog, but IT IS an original thought. Ol' Lawrence just beat me to it. I have posted this small article of his because it nails so many points that I have thought of over the years. (Many of those thoughts coming on my wonderful morning commute on Pellidega Parkway) Enjoy!

“Every day some do-gooder is trying to save us from ourselves. We have so many laws and safety commission to ensure our safety that it seems nearly impossible to have an accident. The problem is that we need accidents, and lots of them.

Danger is nature’s way of eliminating stupid people. Without safety, stupid people die in accidents.

With safety, however well-intentioned it may be, we are devolving into half-witted mutants, because idiots, who by all rights should be dead, are spared from their early graves and are free to breed even more imbeciles.

Let’s do away with safety and improve our species. Jay-walk. Play with blasting caps. Swim right after a big meal. Stick something small in your ear. Take your choice of dangerous activity and do it with gusto. Future generations will thank you.”

Lawrence A. Bullis

God, Sports, and "Spiritual 'Roids"

I should begin this posting my admitting that I am a sports nut. I love (most) sports, warts and all. I love the fact that there are people who get paid obscene amounts of money to play a child's game. I love the fact that we, as Americans, care more about our favorite football fantasy league that we do about who is 'representing" us in Congress. We really love our sports in this country; and that's o.k.

But here's a hang up that I have with sports; athletes, coaches, and fans routinely ask god to cheat. That's right folks! Honest, hard-working Americans, who have never stolen or told a lie in their lives ask god to cheat for their respective sports team weekly, if not daily.

Confused? Don't be, here's what I'm referring to. Think about the last time you saw your favorite baseball player setting up to the plate and "crossing-up" before digging in. Or a running back on your fantasy team score his 2ND touchdown of the day and points to the sky upon entering the promised land. Are these athletes not asking god to cheat by asking him to give their team a victory? Does god care who wins the World Series, even if it's the damn dreaded Yankees? I mean, if we're all god's children aren't those ask him to help their team win, asking him to be something less than the Almighty? Does he love his children in New York or Boston more than those in Atlanta, or Lenoir City? (actually if you look at the recent history of L.C. football this may be the case!)

I chuckle every time I see a athlete lob his or her hail Mary to heaven. I seriously doubt that god is necessarily a Cowboys fan, "America's team" or not.

On what criteria do I base this conclusion, you ask? It's simple; if god were rooting for a specific team they would stick out like a sore thumb because they would never, ever lose! They would be the greatest dynasty that ever existed! I really don't think Bear Bryant could out coach god.....(that's right 'Bama fans, the bear wasn't actually god, you just treated him like he was.)

I mean, isn't this the equivalent of spiritual steroids? By performing these superstitious acts, believing it's somehow reaching your god, aren't you, in fact, asking him to less that a god?

Just something to think about the next time you see a player "cross-up" before taking his swings against Mo Rivera with 2 out in the bottom of the 9Th.

Free At Last......Free At Last!!

Well gang, ol' Coach became a free man as of November 9th, 2009. I am free of the tyranny; free from the anger and the vitriol; free from the nagging and the nitpicking. I feel like I just lost 160 pounds of dead fucking weight!!!

I will soon marry the woman of my dreams. Someone who treats me like I should be treated and I want her to know that I lover her with all that is in me.

I have never been so happy....but not to worry; the blogs will continue because there's still stuff that needs to be said, and there will always be shit that just pisses me off!