Bureaucracy at its finest: FEMA's (Federal Embarrassment Mismanagement Agency) response to hurricane Katrina is a national flub, a bungle, a botch! These are the guys we count on to help us out? Here's one example: Volunteers from across the nation, firefighters and paramedics, have left the relative safety of their hometowns to help the rescue in the gulf. What does FEMA do? Has them sit through sensitivity training and then hand out fliers. Fifty of the volunteers got a more important assignment - they stood by "our president" (bush the minor) for a photo-op. These trained professionals left their jobs protecting their own families and cities to end up handing out fliers and standing for photo-ops. This is our federal government. Prior to the hurricane, the local government's response was to yell; "GET OUT! Yer on yer own" and then run away to higher ground; abandoning those who could not get out themselves. These are the people we count on? I think I will need to get a gun or two before the second amendment is repealed. At least the local government was honest... "Yer on yer own."
 

A constitutional amendment to prohibit gay marriages? FUCKING ASSHOLES! Get out of people's bedrooms! If gays wanna get married, let them.  The constitution is supposed to convey and enumerate rights, not prohibit them. This is not a subject for the constitution, it is the subject of a bunch of right-wing whackos that don't feel comfortable when people of the same gender share in a loving relationship. Long-term relationships stabilize society. It would stimulate the economy. Just think of all that wedding related spending and the taxes. There is no rational argument for being against gay marriage. At least I have not heard one. I don't think I ever will either. If we need to amend the constitution, let me suggest this; "No more fortunate sons from Texas can be president."
 

I have never been more annoyed by a president (Bush 2:The Fortunate Son). And I grew up during the Nixon/Ford and Carter administrations.
 

And another thing on this illegal immigration issue. The bleeding hearts claim that we need the illegal immigrants because Americans would not deign to do the work they do. I can't argue with that, but they should look in a mirror when they ask who is not willing to do that work. This American did the dirty work. I picked fruit, I cleaned toilets, I mucked-out saw pits, I bussed tables. I think that my generation (Class of 78) was the last generation to have a majority of people who worked in these jobs when they were young. These bleeding hearts mostly hail from academia on their parents' dime, and god forbid they would ever get their hands dirty. After all, they have degrees, don't ya know. The horrors! What would their parents think after spending all that money on tuition just to have junior bussing tables? They would, rather than do the dirty work, not work at all. Elitist little shits with their heads up their asses.
 

It's killing me to have to vote NO on the recall. Beavis Davis has thoroughly colossally screwed up many times. But voting is a strategy game. If the recall passes, it seems like no matter who wins, they will be the victim of another recall. California can't afford this bullshit. But you have to have a backup plan. Cruzamante seems to be the best choice for the job (even though he totally sucks ass), he's already up on the learning curve. Arnie for governor; I shudder at the thought. Larry Flint? Could be. McClintock? Please no. There's so many to choose from among 134 candidates.
 

Gravis Davis in a last ditch effort to pander the Latino vote, signed a bill to give illegal immigrants the privilege of having a drivers license. I do not support giving privileges to people who's mere existence in this country constitutes a criminal act. Without fail, the bleeding-hearts started spouting the usual worn-out clichés along the lines of: "the white man is the illegal immigrant", "we [whities] stole the west from Mexico..." Oh wait, I hear a song... "We are the world...we are the children"  These "arguments" are unadulterated bullshit and just part of the politically correct rhetoric. And, if you feel that way; then do the right thing and get out. There is no solution proposed in these "arguments", it's just an appeal to emotions intended to make people feel bad. It's not even an argument, it's poppycock. I don't buy into this "white man's guilt trip" at all. I have never oppressed, enslaved, exploited, discriminated, abused or waged unjust wars upon anyone. Nor do I have any plans to do so in the future. So I have nothing to feel guilty about. This stuff happened more than a hundred years ago. What are we supposed to do? Give California back to Mexico? How far do we go back? Before Mexico was conquered by the Spaniards, it belonged to the Inca's and Aztecs. Before that the dinosaurs. What's that chanting? "Save the dinosaurs! It's for the Children" They are the champions of all the oppressed but without a fucking clue or real contribution to a viable solution. They stoop to name-calling and invective. For my "attitude", I have been accused of being a racist. I was accused of being rude and condescending toward illegal immigrants. When, in reality, I was only being rude and condescending toward these bleeding-heart, hogwash arguments. Others say that "it's too hard to become a legal resident." To this I say; "good." Or the INS is a overgrown lumbering paper tiger. Well name a part of government that isn't! The fact of the matter is this; these geo-political entities called countries have borders. The rules are different on either side. When you're on one side of the border you should play by the rules inside that border. Border hopping is frowned upon. In the bleeding heart's mind, the idea of just rolling over and letting the borders be over-run is the politically correct thing to do. Dammit where's that music coming from? "Kumbaya... kumbaya" No matter how stupid and unrealistic that idea is, rather than address the issue, these people wallow in their close-minded world, militantly accusing people of racism unaware that their own closed mind is a bigoted mind.
 

I wonder; is bleeding heart is a misnomer? Maybe it should be "bleeting" heart (as in the sounds sheep make) constantly repeating the same party line from the sixties. Weah weah weah weah weah. Make that music go away!  "I'd like to teach the world to sing..."
 

The inscription on the Statue of Liberty is the biggest prank perpetrated by one country upon another. It is the international equivalent putting a "kick me" sign on someone's back. Thanks loads, France.
 

I know why doctors charge so much. They are just shitty in regards to business operations. Two examples. One doctor, has just sent me a bill for services rendered TWO YEARS AGO! Maybe I am just too traditional. I think it is tacky to ask for payment while in the office. I would never think a doctor would call me after a minor surgery to remind me how much I owe him. But that really happened. I have always expected a bill within a few days of going to the doctor or the dentist. I have no problem paying the bills. It's not like I am going to skip out on it. But two years?! That's just sloppy. The other example: A doctor sent us a non-bill. It said "THIS IS NOT A BILL" Why bother? Save a stamp. Next, the doctor sends a bill to our insurance. Of course, the insurance only pays part of the claim and says on their non-bill to us that we are only responsible for a very small percentage of the total. Then the doctor sends us another bill - a real bill this time - asking for the entire balance. Not only that, but enclosed was a letter pleading with us to help them get all the money they billed to the insurance company, a sob story about how their scheduling and billing departments don't know what's going on and that we must continue with regular monthly payments. (The entire balance.) Now, if the doctor is contracted with this insurance company, he is required to eat the difference in the payments, not pass it on to the patient. But not this guy, he wants it all. He even claims not to be contracted with the insurance company, but the insurance company says he is.
 

Well, here we are, at war again, with Iraq again. I hope we finish up any loose ends that are laying around THIS time around.
 

Let it be known that, growing up, I had my share of zucchini. I had your share of zucchini. I have had it sautéed, stuffed, muffined, frittered, grilled, deep fried, battered, cookied, baked, caked, boiled, broiled, braised and breaded. I have had enough zucchini. In fact, I have already consumed my lifetime allotment of zucchini. I will not eat any more zucchini. There's more zucchini left for the rest of you.
 

This whole "professional sports" thing is so stupid. Why do people put too much money, effort and emotion into something so incredibly unimportant? I cannot root or cheer for:

	Any player of a game that makes more money than a teacher.
	Any player of a game that has the nerve to go on strike because they think they don't get paid enough.
	Any player of a game that thinks they can break the law with impunity because they are "famous."
	Any player of a game that thinks they should be afforded special treatment because they play a game.
	Any player of a game that thinks they are a role model for children.
	Any player of a game that encourages children to think that playing a game is something to aspire to as a career.
	Any player of a game that thinks that playing a game is making a contribution to society.

The Guv, Gray Davis, in another stroke of fiscal irresponsibility is going to get more bonds approved to pay off the bonds he already has. This is all part of the Californian energy gouging crisis. Gray thinks that by using the bond money to lower electricity prices, he will enamor the voting public and win another term. This is like paying one credit card bill with another credit card. Eventually the buck has to stop somewhere and it WILL end up coming out of our paychecks. Of course, by then, Guv Gray's term will be up and he'll probably move to Texas. We will get stuck holding the bag. This is extra suckworthy for us because we don't get gouged on our electrical bill. It's non-profit public power. So we get to subsidize all the poor slobs that have been getting reamed by SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E. Lovely.
 

Hi, my name is Nick and I am a word Nazi. People, there is a difference between lose and loose, loser and looser. There is a difference between site and sight. There is a difference between your, and yore and you're. There is a difference between its and it's. There is a difference between their, they're and there. These words are are not freely interchangeable. When I call people on their spelling, grammar and word usage errors, they will invariably respond: "It doesn't matter as long as I got my point across." My standard reply is: "The points you conveyed to me were: 1) You do not respect the reader, 2) You lack attention to detail, 3) You are semi-literate, 4) You are a slob. Did I miss something?"
 

Farewell and good riddance to 2001. Harumph!
 

What the hell is so hard about prosecuting the Marin taliban as a traitor? Have the lawyers screwed up the interpretation of this so badly that would be difficult to prove? Seems pretty simple to me: Side A and Side T are at war. An idiot on side T (shooting at Side A) claims citizenship to Side A when captured. Erm isn't that the simplest definition of treason?
 

Christmas trees in Kandahar... heh heh heh, I bet that is really irking the taliban.
 

I can sympathize with the parents of the "Marin Taliban", their son is a loser. However, I have no problem with prosecuting this IDIOT to the full extent of the law. Treason, sedition, and murder are all valid charges and this guy should be hung out to dry.
 

HANSEN'S Natural Soda, NO Preservatives, NO Caffeine, NO Sodium, CONTAINS NO FRUIT JUICE.
 

Keep the bombing going on Fridays for CRYING OUT LOUD. This is a WAR. Should we stop on Sundays because it's a Christian day of worship? What about Saturday for the Jews? I knew some Born-Agains that worshiped on Monday Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. That would only leave Tuesday and Thursday open for bombing, and that's not enough. Anyway, if we keep saying this is NOT a war against Islam, then quit singling them out. Regarding a possible cessation of hostilities for Ramadan, Never forget what happened in Vietnam during the Tet "Cease-Fire".
 

Farewell Bill of Rights, It was good while it lasted. (RIP 10.26.2001)
 

Well, I hear that the People's Republic of Berkeley is having a downturn in their business. Lots of cancellations at hotels and restaurants... Gee that's a shame.
 

The End User License Agreement for Microsoft® FrontPage® 2002 contains the following: "You may not use the software in connection with any site that disparages Microsoft, MSN, MSNBC, Expedia, their products or services, infringe any intellectual property, or other rights of these parties, violate any state, federal or international law or promote racism, hatred or pornography." Therefore, I must depend on others to do the disparaging, infringing, violation, racism, hatred and pornography.
 

People in the US are stealing American flags from each other... KNOCK IT OFF!!!
 

The People's Republic of Berkeley is an embarrassment to California, and the United States. Influence world politics with their idiotic city council resolutions? I don't think so. We really don't care if the PRB thinks we should stop the bombing of Afghanistan or what their stance on nuclear weapons is. Their representative in the House of Representatives, B. Lee ruined a unanimous  vote to go kick some taliban ass (Name not capitalized out of disrespect)
 

I should also note that the PRB has the constitutional right to speak out and express dissent. They just happen to be wrong, in my opinion.
 

It really pisses me off that I cannot buy an American Flag anywhere in Silicon Valley. Yet, these weenies in Pakistan and Malaysia can find them and then burn them.
 

A new agency has been created in response to the attacks of 9.11.2001: The Office of Homeland Security. I am not sure what scares me more, this new agency or the terrorists.  
 

The events of 9.11.2001 have left me in a state of shock. This attack on the US cannot be left unanswered. Overpowering retaliation is the only correct response.
 

The name of the Chinese fighter pilot that hit our plane was... Wong Wei. Some things are self explanatory.
 

I hate "the clock thing." The whole spring forward, fall back routine of resetting all your clocks is lame and is getting more time consuming every season. We have more than twelve clocks and only four of them automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time. What savings? It's still the same number of hours of light and dark no matter what time it is. Get up earlier or later or turn the lights on for crying out loud.
 

Carl's Juniors will never, ever sell me a burger. Their current run of commercials on the TV are revolting, repugnant... DISGUSTING. These are the ones with the grungy people macking down a burger, slobbering all over themselves, and making all kinds of chompie, squishy, chewing noises. Didn't they learn that it is impolite to eat with their mouths open? These commercials just make me want to VOMIT.
 

The November 2000 Election did not go my way at all. Measure A passed - Increase sales taxes for BART to San Jose... harumpf, Measure B passed - Increase countywide property taxes for flood control in Los Altos and Palo Alto... harumpf. Prop 39 Passed - Increase property taxes with a 55% vote instead of a 67% vote... harumpf. Gore secures the popular vote but will probably lose to Bush because of the stupid "Electoral College" system... harumpf, harumpf.
 

Out of the nearly 16 Megabytes of content on this site, the thing that gets the most comments is my view on "Reproduction Credits." Don't get your panties all in a bunch over this, and don't take it the wrong way. I love kids (most of time).
 

THE END OF THE MILLENNIUM IS NEXT YEAR DAMMIT. (2001) Due to media hype and peoples enchantment with the rollover of three nines to three zeroes, the twentieth century will only be 99 years long and the second millennium will only be 999 years long. Maybe by the year three thousand, people will figure it out. THERE WAS NO YEAR ZERO ! We started with the year ONE. ONE PLUS ONE HUNDRED EQUALS ONE HUNDRED AND ONE, NOT NINETY NINE.
 

Here we go again... Comrade Clinton wants to enhance the reproduction credit even more!! When people want reproduce, and take time off from work that's just fine, protecting their jobs is fine too. BUT NOW Willy thinks that these people should get PAID TIME OFF!?!?! I would like to have an extended period of paid time off with my job held for my return. I would like to persue some endeavor and have someone else pay for it. I could do ANYTHING, just not reproduce. There's no chance of funding that. However I would get the "pleasure" of subsidizing someone else's paid time off through my higher taxes.
 

WHY do people think they are so damn important that they need to come to work when they are sick. They go around hacking and weezing, snorting and coughing, spewing their germs around which WILL infect others. Is anyone's job so important that it is neccessary to propagate mutant viruses to their co-workers? I don't think so.
 

Larry Ellison, the head of Oracle, is one arrogant SOB. San Jose has a curfew for planes landing and taking off. Larry's plane has violated this curfew on several occasions. San Jose has threatened to sue Larry and now Larry says he is going to sue San Jose.
 

The name of the imbecile responsible for the train crossing Central Expressway in Mountain View is: Greg Gleichman. His excuse follows..."When I was the transportation planner for Mountain View from 1988 to 1990, the transportation agency's original plan was for light rail to tunnel under the expressway and the Caltrain tracks. When it left the tunnel, the light rail tracks would run on the surface between the Caltrain tracks and Evelyn Avenue to the downtown Mountain View Caltrain station. At the time, Mountain View and Sunnyvale were competing to be the terminus of the light rail line. Because the route to Mountain View was longer, we had to get the costs down. That tunnel was a big fat target. The rest, as they say, is history. "  The rest as I say is "What a blithering idiot !!!!" What's next, crossing gates on 101 and 280 in the name of mass transit ?!?!? They say there will be a crossing every four minutes during rush hour. Get ready for gridlock. This is going to get ugly really fast, there will be nasty accidents at this crossing, guaranteed. In the name of saving money, we will be wasting lives. The average speed is around 55 MPH (when there's no cops)...   I have an inspired idea... We should put speed bumps on Central Expressway...
 

Ro gave me a present today, it's one of those laser pointers. I looked at the label and it has ten times the power of the laser I made about ten years ago. The one I made is about a cubic foot in volume and runs from a 5000 volt power supply. My new laser looks like a pen and runs on two penlight cells. Now I know how my grandfather felt when he saw the radio I made  that didn't need tubes.
 

The Congress in another attempt to tamper with the Bill of Rights, wanted to pass the Communications Decency Act. Their cause was to keep porno off the web. These are the same people that posted the Starr report on the web. The Starr report had some porno content that even made me cringe. (the cigar thing)
 

VOTE DAMMIT !!! Voting (if nothing else) earns you the right to discuss and gripe about the government. Your vote does count. If you didn't vote in the last election, I will not discuss politics with you.
 

What is the deal with this "reproduction credit." It seems like the government is still working in the ancient mindset that making babies should be rewarded. I fail to see the logic in this. Why give credit to people that are putting more load on the system. People that don't have children are being forced to subsidize people who do. Slick Willie proposed yet even more tax credits for people making babies. I don't like it one bit. Give credit where credit is due, to the people without kids.
 

Look in your rear view mirror every now and then. Let someone pass if you are going slower than they are.
 

$105,000,000 to hit a ball with a stick, spit and scratch your nuts in public. There is something very very wrong with that.
 

If there were more good manners exercised while driving, there would be less accidents.
 

Doing your makeup while driving is dangerous and stupid. In the case of the woman driving her silver MBZ from Santa Clara to Palo Alto, doing her primping all the way.( I call her makeup Mercedes) It's really not worth the effort.
 

Led Zeppelin songs should be off limits to rewrites/remakes - Anyone hear what they did to Kasmir in the new Godzilla movie ? (Yecccch)
 

My stereo is better than yours.
 

When your fish-head stew stinks, add some more toasted sesame oil.
 

Is it really worth all the time, money and energy to impeach Clinton for a blowjob ? What will this gain for the American people ?
 

What happened to a representative government I keep hearing these weenies on the media and they say "I" and "ME" more than "...my constituents..."  I certainly do not feel represented by Tom Cambell (our congressman), nor by the two technophobic, technically illiterate old-bags in the Senate !!!!
 

Don't Bomb Iraq ... Bomb Saddam !

Add Hitchcock films to the list of NO-REMAKES !!!
 

It's been really cold of late. I never thought I would see the day where I had to wrap our pipes with insulation. There's ICE (not frost but ICE) on the lawn from four days ago. We had icicles on our trees. I chipped a three-quarter inch thick ice floe out of our birdbath this afternoon. The neighbors water pipes burst.  Unacceptable... mebs mebs mebs.
 

PEEEEEE-YUKE They actually impeached a president for a blowjob.
 

In a few days something very stupid is going to happen. Pacific Bell is going to 'overlay' a new area code on the 408 area code. Now when we call someone in our area code we will still have to dial 1-408...This is lameness.
 

NBC: They have the 'rights' to "It's a Wonderful Life' and they only play it once a year. They really ruined a tradition. We used to be able to see it multiple times, and in varied languages from Thanksgiving to Christmas.