McCain-Palin Mob
We’ve all read or watched the outrageous claims made by republicans that Barack Obama is a terrorist or has terrorist ties (either to the Weathermen or his supposed Islamic past). In the American eye a terrorist is someone of Islamic faith who has become so brainwashed and racist that they must exact revenge on America. Terrorists spread fear throughout the heart of America. You’ll be lucky if you ever see words like: An individual that believes radical solutions are the only way to solve egregious social problems.
The irony is that at recent speeches by both McCain and Palin supporters have shouted the word “terrorist” in response to questions like “Who is the real Barack Obama” . One supporter even went as far as to shout “Kill him“. They believe that fear-mongering is the only way to stop Obama ascending to the Presidency so they’ll say anything and everything in the hope of stopping him.
It begs the question: Who are the racist, brainwashed, fear-mongering extremists now?
October 9th, 2008 | Tags: McCain, Obama, Palin, Republicans, terrorist, US Election | Category: US Election 2008 | Leave a comment
Of all the places in the world why oh why did they choose a railway track!?
Why on earth would you do that there!? Some people like a bit of danger but going at it on a railway track is akin to bobbing for apples in shark infested waters with a bloody nose.
Now, it is undoubtedly a shame but you can’t help but snigger a bit when the official spokesman comes out with a line like: “They continued with their business”. Surely the sound of several tonnes of steel hurtling towards you, moving the very ground you stand lie on would raise an eyebrow or two…or four.
In the end though you have to wonder: Arriving behind schedule, shocked and shaken staff and customers and the death of 2 people - It’s just like Scottish rail travel.
September 23rd, 2008 | Tags: Africa, Trains | Category: Odd News, World Problems | Leave a comment
It has been a while since I blogged so I’ve had the chance to find more (many more!) issues that I have with the world. Between the Edinburgh Festival that irritates my existance for a month every year and the current US Election that irritates me every four years I spend time picking out many annoyances that seem to pass everyone else by.
1. Writing “Text back” or “TB” or whatever the kids are saying these days in texts. Sorry, but I’ll text back if I bloody well want to.
2. People that smell. This may be a bit of a vague generalisation but there is nothing worse than people that seemingly haven’t discovered showers, deodorent or aftershave/perfume.
3. Guys that go to the barbers with a nearly bald head. Middle aged men and old men are notorious for this. I had more hair on my chest at the age of 14 than they have on their head currently. Of course it takes a good 10 minutes for the 23 hairs to be styled appropriately, usually a combover number.
4. Dicks that go to clubs to pick a fight in the middle of a dancefloor.
5. People that spread aids. Seriously, that’s not cool.
So this was a small instalment, but in the coming weeks expect a major push in US Election blogging. I’m sure you eagerly anticipate my severely liberal views to be trouncing conservative ideals.
September 15th, 2008 | Tags: edinburgh, edinburgh festival, texting | Category: World Problems | Comments (2)
So Euro 2008 has finally started and as much as I’m excited by the tournament I am getting irritated that there is still only one word on every pundit’s lips - England! Should the English team be doing this? Should they avoid doing that!? Going by the viewing today it will be the most used word through the entire tournament, except for Ronaldo (Who looked slightly jaded tonight).
England should be copying teams that are playing - These teams managed to qualify whereas England did not! This is why I have decided to give everyone a tip for the tournament - Click the Red Button and choose Five Live Commentary to avoid the constant ramblings of Motson and Lawrenson on how this tournament begs for a Gerrard, a Rooney or a Terry! It bloody well does not beg for any of those classless unprofessionals.
Also, the constant need to associate foreign players to an England International player’s position is utterly pointless! “Playing in that Ashley Cole style” - Really? Is he? I thought that was called left back myself. As far as I know that term has been used since before moneybags was born!? Clearly not in Motson’s head. Why not the “Patrice Evra sort style”? Why not the “Garry Hay style”!?
The sooner England are knocked out the bett… oh wait!
OH SNAP! 
June 7th, 2008 | Tags: bbc, England, Euro 2008, Lawrenson, Motson, Scotland | Category: Euro 2008, Football, Sport | Comments (1)
