No shit. Read the whole story. Niagara Falls politics is pretty much an example of pure incompetence. 4 One term Mayors. Every one of them going out under a cloud. The politicians up there actually make our common coucil look damn good, no matter what they do. These guys put out a pretty good paper. If you want to feel good about our politics, read about theirs.
The Buffalo News, North Edition. Side bar, top of the fold, Bush tells ex aides ignore subpoenas. Page 3 gets story on at least 23 killed in Pakistan Mosque battle. And Page One, dead center, top of the fold is Barry Bonds’ face looking like it’s inflated to about 275 psi.
From what I’ve read, sports shops can’t give his stuff away. And the News puts him dead- freaking-front and center.
Nice priorities…
I was off all last week, did the home vacation thing. A little work around the house, fishing, BOHW fun, that sort of thing. Now today it’s supposed to be hot, and I have to go back to work. I have been up since 4:30, afraid I willl oversleep (never happens) and wondering if I will remember my 8 kajillion passwords I need.
If last week is an example of how retirement life is, I know I will be having good times in two years.
Well coffee’s ready, got to prepare for another day of fun and excitement.
Y’all have a quality WNYMedia day!
Actually, it’s Thaddaeus Washington, a 5′11, 242 lb linebacker from Colorado. But it did make my heart skip a beat when I saw the name Washington. Anyhow, 17 days until training camp opens. How will JP look? Will Posluszny step in as a starter? How about Marshawn? Will Bucky and Jerry take a break in their Sabres bashing frenzy to predict the demise of the Bills?
I am more a football fan than hockey, no doubt. I remember the glory days of Kemp, Warlick, the glorious 90’s. This year, like every other year I hope this is the team to make it happen.
What do you think?
Looking at the coming season, Where do you see the biggest strength?
What will be the Bills’ biggest vulnerability?
That you probably could care less about. But one of may favorite people Jen tagged me, so here goes.
The Rules: List 8 things about yourself that no one may be aware of. At the end of the post, tag and link to 8 other people. Leave a comment at those sites, letting them know they’ve been tagged, and asking them to come read the post so they know what to do.
1. 5 Years ago I took Tai Chi (Wish I could find another class, but in this area, there seems to be only one place, and it doesn’t work for me). From there I got into Taoism, hence my title. Logical progression from there led me to Zen. Soto Zen to be precise. This has given me a greater appreciation of life, and the ability to deal with pretty much whatever comes my way.
So when I say life is good, I mean it.
2. But I do have one small problem that #1 has not helped me with. I am paranoid about leaving my car unlocked. With the exception of work, I have to lock my car. I even have a ritual where I walk around my car to check to make sure that every door and window is secure. I look like an idiot, but I have to do it.
3. I used to play the drums. Wasn’t half bad either. Played rock, country, soul, and Jazz. I still have a kit in the basement, but I haven’t played in a while.
4. I still have a crush on my wife. We’ve been together for 33 years, married for 30, and I still get butterflies in my stomach sometimes when I look at her. The first time I saw her I knew I was going to marry her. I told her that early in our relationship and she told me I was nuts. She still tells me that.
5. I have a small collection of stuffed monkeys. It started when my wife made me a sock monkey. Then others started showing up. I have one that trtavels with friends and family. He has been to Florida, Tennesee, Maine, Spain, Gibralter, and I think he is going to England in the Fall.
6. I have Type II Diabetes. Not really a big deal as long as you eat right. Whenever I look at cake or cookies, my wife asks if it’s worth losing a toe. Ask the question - Finger, or dounut?
Kinda puts it all in perspective. If I decide to end it all, I will do it by eating 50 wings, an order of fries, and top it off with a half gallon of rocky road.
7. I have had the same immediate supervisor for the past 21 years. The only way I can be promoted is if I kill him.
8. I love to cook. I do 90% of the cooking at home. I love going through Pampered Chef catalogs. I worked at Gleason’s Restaurant while in high school (betcha no one remembers that place) and I used to hang out with the cooks. That would have been my dream job.
Now here comes the scary part for me. I don’t know enough people with blogs to tag. So I won’t. If this is like a chain letter, I will have lightning striking my ass sometime tomorrow for breaking the chain. Oh well…
You are starting to see new business in Buffalo. Every where I have been in conjunction with Buffalo Old Home Week has shown me a younger generation is moving up, and moving back to Buffalo.
What do we have to offer them in the line of politicians?
Oldies but Goodies.
Keane.
Clark.
Collins is a new face. Jon Powers is a new face. I think it is about time that we stop recycling our politicians and find something a little more up to date.
I believe the skillsets required of politicians include such things as problem solving, the ability to negotiate, fiscal responsibility, and the ability to react well under pressure. These can be learned in the business world, the military, most anywhere you can think of. They do not require an internship under some politician, or party.
If you listen to current candidates, they are all singing the same tune. Fiscal restraint. Jobs. The usual mantra. The only problem is that has been the mantra for how many years? Coming from the same politicians?
If we truly want to step into the future, maybe we should retire the system that seems like it’s stuck in Idle, and get something a little more current that can move forward.
Be it at work, waiting for a parade, setting up for the family picnic, or heading for the VFW.
Read this document.This makes us special, and we should all be vigilant to make sure that our government adheres to the principles set forth in this document, and does not commit the grievances listed against King George.
Happy Fourth.
BP’s take on Libby. Not to fear, Scooter is still grounded and still loses his allowance. But I’m not surprised. The “Guilty” is still with him. It was within the president’s powers to do this. You can jump all over this if you want, but it will just be beating a dead horse (elephant?).
Other non- surprises:
Bucky is not happy. When is he ever happy? I know these two were good, but what happened to all the anger that was floating around after we got our asses handed to us by the Senators? Face it. Twice to the ECF, no advance, time to tinker.
Mr. Bruno shows his commitment to partnering.He also resorts to name calling, and thinly veiled physical threats against Spitzer. I believe his plans include a meeting with the governor after school behind the bus garage so they can “settle things like men”.
A true class act…
Albany made my list this time. No confirmation hearing for the Public Service Comission spot. Why?
Not because she was involved in any conflict of interest scandals. Not because of any iimpropriety on her part, or even a lack of qualifications.
No.
Because someone else in the administration allegedly made threats to one of the committee members, allegedly tried to pressure her into voting a certain way.
Angela Sparks-Beddoe withdrew her nomination to the $129,000-a-year job a week after the regular legislative session ended without a Senate confirmation hearing, the procedure for any governor’s nominee.
“I believe it is time for me to move on and refocus my attention on my family and professional life,” she wrote in a letter to Spitzer that was released by his office.
A polite way of saying “I don’t have time for this shit”
I am pretty sure that the hearing could have gone on during the investigation. But what politician can resist a chance to play grandstand games? And if the allegations are true, why is THAT jerk still around?
If our representatives in Albany were cooks, they would screw up a bowl of Cheerios….