Sunday, July 19, 2009

Manny, and whomever else deserves a slap

Sorry, but I got a bit tired writing all that stuff about Michael Jackson, but I got a good night's sleep, had a nice breakfast and a damn good cup of coffee, so it's on to the last person I stated I'd go after.

Manny Ramirez-I really wanted to let him go, like a girlfriend who just didn't work out. I wanted to forget about the things he did to get out of Boston. The throwing down of a 68 year old traveling secretary, for instance. Or the 9 second time it took to run down to first base on a groundball to short. Or not lifting the bat off his shoulder at Yankee Stadium. I was even willing to forgive him getting busted for a female growth hormone, one that allows for the production of testosterone. It's a drug therapy apparently well known in the steroid users manual. That was when I started to get a little upset. Much like when the old girlfriend decides to hit the gym and become the hot chick you used to date. And then Manny came back, and then I got pissed. Why? Simple, really. He busted his ass down the line on a groundball to short. I still had on my 'Manny Being Manny' T-shirt. But no more. That shirt is now in the trash. I wanted my memories of Manny to be of the good times. Like the day after he became an American citizen and ran out to the Green Monster with little American Flag, or when he pissed inside the monster during a pitching change. Or when he was looking dead red and you knew, just knew that if the guy on the hill hung that pitch it was beyond gone. I miss my Manny, the guy I couldn't leave my couch, or the bar to go to the john, because he could hit. But then he had to go and hustle for the Dodgers, for Joe Torre of all people. And everything that I didn't want to believe has come true to me. You had no knee problems, ever, even though you couldn't tell the Red Sox medical staff which one hurt. You weren't under stress when you shoved the traveling secretary to the ground in Houston. You wanted out but just didn't know how to say it. In my world, you're a fag. This is in no way disrespectful to homosexuals. What Manny did is the move of a fag, or a bitch. No male/female connotation. All you had to say was that you wanted out, and I'm sure something could've been accomplished amicably. Instead, you chose to bitch out. Manny, you had the chance to have your #24 retired in Red Sox lore, along with Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, Carlton Fisk. Now, the Red Sox should do the right thing, and retire #24 to its rightful owner, a man who played for the other 24 guys on the team, knew what my hometown was all about-Dewey Evans. Hopefully the Sox ownership group can do this before Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers. That and all the fans give Manny the finger when he's announced. You bent over a whole city, no lube, no love. And now you don't want to talk about the past. Well, make sure you know that I will. I will state that 50 games wasn't enough. You're a disgrace to every kid that ever wanted to play a game for a living, for every person that goes out and busts their ass to pay the rent on time and keep their kid's bellies full. It was stated in a movie and in my house, 'The saddest thing in life is wasted talent'. I think I may have found something more sad. It's the person who has a God-given gift, knows he has that gift, and still spits on said gift, as if you were cursed. Have fun in Hollyweird, or Mannywood, whatever the hell they call left field in Dodger Stadium. You've aligned yourself with those that show up in the 2nd inning and leave in the 7th, as opposed to those who sleep outside the most sacred ballpark in the world (that's right I said it) and stay after the final pitch, who've bled like Schilling's ankle, for nothing more than an allegiance. I'll say this for my folks back in New England, just stick with it-the Marines have 'God, Country, Corp' as their way of being, we have 'Father, Son, Holy Ghost, Sox'. And you finally busting ass down the line in a middle of the season game on the road finally showed me your true colors. I was hoping it wasn't all about the almighty dollar dollar bill y'all. But I was wrong. Much like that old girlfriend, I can't make you something you're not. Good luck in LA, and here's to you gettin' the business if you're ever lucky enough to grace Fenway Park.

Next I have something that I've read, re-read, mulled it over, and am now wondering where is the outrage, by every citizen of this country, the NAACP, where's Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson and the other race pimps. Where the hell is my President on this? He should be looking at a way to get rid of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, like yesterday. In case you missed it, and I wouldn't be surprised, here's the comment she made in an interview in New York Times Magazine, regarding Roe v. Wade:
"Frankly I had thought that at the time Roe [v. Wade] was decided, there was concern about population growth and particularly growth in populations that we don't want to have too many of."
Please re-read that quote. Now I don't know about you, but I have three huge problems with this statement-One, there was no follow up question, nice journalism. Two, the question that should have followed up this statement should have been along the lines of asking which population was growing that you don't want too many of, Justice Ginsburg? Right? Isn't that what you're thinking, too?? (Please, I sure hope it is) And lastly, where are heavy hitting minority leaders on this comment? I'm going to do my own connecting of the dots here. Since most Planned Parenthood's were set up in minority neighborhoods during it's inception (a simple fact based on research that the original head of PP was a racist that didn't want anymore black children being born--look it up if you don't believe me), and that more black children have been aborted by sheer volume and statistically than any other race, is it safe to think that Ginsburg was speaking of the black population? If that's the case, where in the world are Sharpton, Jackson and more importantly Obama telling this woman to step down from her seat on the highest court in the land? I'm a white male and I'm outraged, where is the minority viewpoint on this? Why is this not in the top 10 subjects on any newscast? This is frightening to me, a member of our Supreme Court wanting to play God, why isn't this being talked about? Does it freak anyone else out?

Next up, I finally read an article by a mainstream media member who owned up to what I knew all along-that most in the media hate her, and it came through in their coverage of her. Here's the best part, he flat out comes clean, and clears some other rumors that were flat-out lies about Sarah Palin. Why do I defend her? Easy, because I hate bullies, and I hate hypocrites. If Katie Couric and Oprah really were all about the sisterhood, there's no way in hell any of this crap would've happened after she was announced as the VP. You can hate on her for whatever reason you want. I'll even agree that she's self-righteous. You might not agree with her policies, I bet I won't. But the way her family was treated, even after the liberal Superhero told the press not to go anywhere near his girls, why would Palin's family be treated any differently? It's an easy answer. Those that claim to be for all women are phonies, they lie under the cloak of feminism to shield themselves from criticism. Kudos to Carl M. Cannon for stepping up. A sidenote, do you think those in DC in the political press have sore necks from nodding with each other all the time? It's like any other group-think mentality. It's why I don't always hang out with Red Sox fans, they bore me and rarely have anything new to bring to the table. Good solid debating is a place where you can truly learn something you may not have known. For example, after reading this you may think I'm a moron, and I may be, but would you defend my right to say it? I may not agree with your ideas/beliefs, but I'll be damned if you don't have the right to say whatever you want.

Something else in DC has me a little perturbed, and that's this full-fledged OscarMeyering of us, the American public. If I have to hear one more Representative or Senator telling me that Obama gave 95% of the public a tax cut, I'm going to scream. It's impossible to give those that don't pay taxes a tax cut!!!!! It's impossible, cannot be done. I'm not certain the percentage, but I think it's around 35-40% of potential taxpayers don't pay taxes in this country. So how do they get a tax cut? As for the rest, only some were eligible for that whopping $13/paycheck tax cut. What the hell can you do with $13?? I know how I can spend it, but the average person? Anyone else getting tired of those in Washington telling us how to spend our money? I for one am. I read an economic study where it was stated that if the stimulus Obama out were given as tax cuts to the citizens of this country, it would be like none of us paying taxes for 6-7 months. Now, who better to spend the money, you or bureaucrats? Take a look at your paycheck and think about what you'd do if you didn't have payroll tax or social security tax. Some would pay off bills, some would save, some would spend some money. Gee, isn't that a real stimulus, letting us spend money on what we want? Crazy thought, I know. Apparently we citizens don't know what's good for us, so Washington will tell us how to better spend our money. Hmmm, I think I found another platform issue for my Presidential run for '12. Thoughts?

A couple other random thoughts, nothing to do with politics, before I get to some sports stuff--
You cannot look all hard when you are rolling on a donut. Roll up the window, turn down the bass, your hoopdie ain't fly, neither are you. And quit mean-muggin', you're in the 'burbs, ya dope.
If you have to get into a car accident with someone, let it be known if that person that hit you has Farmers Insurance you'll be dealt with professionally and in a timely manner.
It's not the moving part that sucks, it's realizing how much crap you've accumulated. That, and wondering why you thought something was important/significant when it rarely turns out that way. If I had it my way, I'd take my computer/ipod/cell phone, my clothes, baseball cards and shoes and that would be the end of it. I've cleaned out a bunch of stuff, but now I'm trying to sell a bunch of stuff-mostly because I don't want to impose on my friends or pay movers.

I hate white people. This is not a self-loathing statement. I'm really tired of my own people. Stop fist-bumping!!! You look retarded. Embrace your dorkiness. Seriously, there are only like 20 of us white folks that are cool enough. Enough, don't blow up the fist-bump, either. Stop wearing your pants all low. My pants sag, but that's because I have no ass. Stop wearing your hat to the side. You look ridiculous. Do not dare tint the windows superdark on a '96 Grand Am. Just stop it. It's okay to be white, just stop looking like complete morons. Stop acting even dumber. Can we go back to shaking hands and looking into the eyes of another human being, please? I've had enough. I'm doing my part. No more fist-bumps. I just slap the top of the hand like I'm giving a 2 year old a fiver. I'm not kidding-it's time we start embracing the white man's overbite when we try to dance. Dead serious, there isn't enough 'cool' to go around. Stop this lame obsession of combining words, like Bromance. Or staycation. Knock it off!!!! And this is why I hate white people. Charles Barkley said it in an interview years ago, and got grilled for it. Well, I'm white and I'm not a big fan of my people, either. And enough with talking about your feelings, no one cares, except two of your friends and your Mom. Not everyday is a Dr. Phil day. Now go watch baseball, turn your visor around frontwards, sit down, shut up and clap when the 6-4-3 double play is turned with perfection. Why won't I shut up? At least I'm funny. My friends call me, they are almost guaranteed a laugh.

Sports-the NBA and NHL had their drafts, anyone care? Me, neither. For different reasons. The NBA-not that talented and TV drags this stuff out. It could be done in 90 minutes. The NHL? Most of us don't get to watch the pros enough (seriously, there's a thousand NBA games on during the week, I get like 3 hockey games-can Bettman get on this already?) so most barely care. We don't get to watch minors hockey or get a Russian/Sweden/Czech game of the week on a random Wednesday night, either. Why not? Then we might know these kids like I knew damn near everyone in the NBA draft from college basketball.
Others are excited about all the trades and free agent signings. Not me, as most don't make any sense. The Fakers sign Ron Artest and let Trevor Ariza go, and they've yet to re-sign Lamar Odom. I hear fans telling me that they're better. And I don't buy it. One reason-Artest and Kobe are going to be going at it in practice and something real dumb is going to happen. And Ariza is younger and cheaper, they should have tried to keep him.
Shaq gets traded to Cleveland. Awesome, now some big slow center is going to clog the land for LeBron. Thanks!! Hedo Turkoglu signs with Toronto and Orlando trades for Vince Carter. Toronto gets a little bit better, but I think Orlando just lost more than they gained, by letting Hedo go and trading Courtney Lee to get Carter.
The best move? 'Sheed is coming to Boston...oh hells yes! A big man who can play defense and hit the open jumper, even 3-pt. distance? Who wants to play in Boston, with a healthy KG? And it's 'Sheed. Maybe we can get a CTC moment on camera. CTC stands for Cut The Check. Between that and 'Ball Don't Lie', I'm ecstatic!!! Here's where that comes from:



Rasheed Wallace, Ball don't lie Bogut

Get ready for fun, because it's coming this season in Boston.

Now as far as hockey goes, I know Chris Pronger got traded to Philly. He'll fit right in and the fans will love him, but I think he's on the downslope of his career. Scott Gomez gets traded to Montreal, and then the Rangers sign Gaborik. Great signing, if he ever stays healthy. I just want the B's to keep this team together for one more season if at all possible. They did awesome things this past season, and if you can allow a team to gel, it could be awesome come next summer.
(There's even a possibility of sweeping the titles this year...shhhh)

Steve McNair and Arturo Gatti both appear to have been murdered. Anyone else thinking maybe we need a week without an athlete or a celebrity dying might be nice? The McNair thing pisses me off more than the Gatti death. McNair was shot in his sleep by his girlfriend...but he was married. I'm going to state this for the umpteenth time, if you don't think you can be faithful, don't get married. There's temptation everywhere, but have enough respect for your spouse not to cheat. Now, we don't know everything, but think about your family. I would have thought that would stop most people from cheating. I've been propositioned in the past, seemed like a pretty easy decision...thanks, but no. I know what I had at the time, and didn't need to chuck that away for a roll in the hay. What, just for some strange? It just didn't seem worth it, and it rarely is.

Read this and make sense of it...I tried 3 times and my head hurts, still. I thought this thing would be settled on a field, not in a courthouse. What do I know?

You stay classy, Richard Jefferson. I'm broke and I wouldn't dump a woman like this.

This is an awesome website!!! Dedicated to one of the best college hoops games, ever. Yup, I said that, too.

Lastly, I won't link to it, but there is a huge buzz going on about Erin Andrews of ESPN and someone filming her through a reverse peephole. I hope they find this creep and nail him to the wall. This is beyond creepy. It's beyond stalkerish, at least to me. The day is coming, and mark my words, were we as a people are going to have a weirdo episode with yet another one of these wackjobs and someone will end up dead. Mark David Chapman ringing any bells? This story is nuts, and not in the good way.

To leave on a good note:



Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Well, I'm off to do some other stuff, like figure out what's a real email and what's spam from me trying to sell my crap on Craigslist. Happy Sunday, fools!!!


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Now playing: Rick Ross - Maybach Music 2 (Feat. T-Pain, Lil Wayne And Kanye West)
via FoxyTunes

2 comments:

GiGi Anders said...

I might be the only person who hates this...but I am ok with it. Along with the fist bump stopping...raising the roof, please stop playing the Peanut butter jelly time song! It's stupid and killing brain cells everytime I watch it!

Also what I hate...people in DC assuming that because I am white that my family just migrated to America! Yeah, you heard that right! I was actually asked the other night what language did I grow up with my parents speaking.

ALSO...stop putting yourselves in boxes or putting me in a box! I am NOT an Euro-American! GRRR...damn, I could write a blog now!

A-Ron said...

I happen to like Peanut Butter Jelly Time, it makes me laugh when I'm in a bad mood. The fact that we can get a clearly fat kid to dance to it makes it all the better. Some things in life are stupid and we need them to help us get thru a rough day. But you have a point. Of course, the same thing could be said of 'The View', too.