anyone that knows me (all 5 of you) or anyone that reads this blog (i think that is 2 of you, on a good day) know that i love Batman. I love the character for lots of reasons but one of those reasons is precisely because he is dark and cynical, yet he yearns to be hopeful. he wants good things to happen for his city. The Dark Knight was the best example of what i have garnered from the comic books that i collect for years. the raw, visceral emotions that you feel as you watch this movie left me feeling breathless and on edge. the portrayal of moral choices with unintended consequences.... simply amazing.
but here is the most recent Epiphany for me. i was reading in the Wallstreet journal (and if i was more computer literate i would put a link to the article "HERE," but i am not so look it up yourself) and read Andrew Klaven's article about what Bush and Batman have in common. at first i started to read cause i was pissed that my favorite person could be associated with someone that i don't think exceptionally highly of. but here is the thing: he has a point and it is a good one.
at the end of the film Gordon sends the cops after Batman because that is what the city needs. they need someone to hate, so that they can have that hope that was Harvey Dent. and only Batman can do that because he has the moral courage and fortitude to do what he feels is right regardless of what others think and say against him. could it not be similar to what Bush has chosen to do? he has stayed the course. he has fought on even when others have yielded to the easier path of compromise. frankly terrorism is a horrible pox on the human condition. regardless of race or religion it is a socially unacceptable behavior. reminiscent of a toddler throwing a tantrum to get what he/she wants. They don't like America or the Western culture, so they will throw things and curse and scream till someone gives them what they want. and the best way to cure a toddler of this behavior is to ignore it or punish it. any thing else only encourages the bad behavior. but some parents feel bad once they have punished a child and they re neg. we can't do that or they win. Bush seems to understand that. and he has chosen to have a country that more or less dislikes his decisions so that he can help them. even though they don't want the help. much like Batman can be the 'bad guy' so that Gotham can cure itself and have hope for a brighter future.
I may not have the best opinion of Bush, but he has certainly moved up a few spots on my list.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Earthquakes are awesome!
I just want to say that the 5.4 earthquake today was awesome. here is the reason why. i was on the 27th floor of the Wells Fargo building in downtown LA. that building is on rollers and so it just swayed back and forth like a tree in the wind. that is all. I want to say that being blessed to be in America where the buildings are engineered in such a superb fashion, is what makes earthquakes awesome.
I also know that if this same strength earthquake had happened in a less developed country it would have been seen as a disaster! but for So Cal... it was back to work as usual in about 20 minutes. it kind of left me with a disappointed feeling. kinda like the kid who hears that a blizzard is coming, but wakes up and is told that school still isn't cancelled.
I also know that if this same strength earthquake had happened in a less developed country it would have been seen as a disaster! but for So Cal... it was back to work as usual in about 20 minutes. it kind of left me with a disappointed feeling. kinda like the kid who hears that a blizzard is coming, but wakes up and is told that school still isn't cancelled.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
the joy of public transit
I know that everyone thinks we should be more green. more Eco-friendly. and so i have been trying to do this. (though if i am honest it is more because it is actually faster to take the train than to drive in crap LA traffic). however, i have a few pointers for those that are going to attempt to be green.
one, if you happen to be a large person, take your own damn car or lose weight. because i can tell you this: if one of you fat asses sit on me again i will stop being polite and ignoring it. if you don't fit in your seat and need to appropriate part of mine than you need to take your own vehicle. (and for the large black lady that gave ME the dirty look when she sat on me, as though it was MY fault you didn't fit in one seat... i will say something distinctly rude. remember that i am NOT the fat ass. you are. maybe you should cut back on the Cheet-o's).
two, learn manners. i am not sure if it is no longer something that people learn, but manners are a good thing to have when you are in society. if you are a prick you will only inspire people to be a douche back. here is my case-in-point: it is a crowded bus, standing room only. i have a seat. an older lady is standing. I (having been raised in a decent home with a mother that would have beat me if i hadn't) offered her my seat. and the following conversation ensues.
the man next to her says: if you are giving up a seat i am taking it.
to which i respond: that is funny i didn't offer it to you.
man: well i am tired and she looks like she will be fine.
me (getting more annoyed at is behavior): well you look like a strapping man (though he was the very opposite), i am sure you can let the lady have the seat.
man: no i can't, so are you giving up the seat? or were you just pretending that you are polite?
me (very irate): not to a fat selfish bastard like you, I'm not. it looks to me like you could use a few more laps waddling around the track. (at this point i wanted to say something more, like telling him i would give him a purple nurple he would never forget, BUT i didn't. cause i have manners).
after this i stood up and barred his way and let the lady have the seat. now this whole story would have gone much better if 1) he had some manners are realized that i wasn't talking to him and 2) that an older lady should always get a seat before a man. his poor behavior led to my own.
Third, if you are going out in public learn what the term Whiskey Tango means and think about it each morning as you are contemplating what you are going to wear. a few days ago a woman in her 40's was on the train wearing high-heels and nice business dress slacks. a good combination. but the see through white shirt with a baby blue bra... not so much. that is a horrible choice... and the only ones that wear stuff like that are either White Trash, or prostitutes. and i understand that i am a man and hence may not have a complete understanding of 'fashion' but i am still quite certain that is a faux paux.
one, if you happen to be a large person, take your own damn car or lose weight. because i can tell you this: if one of you fat asses sit on me again i will stop being polite and ignoring it. if you don't fit in your seat and need to appropriate part of mine than you need to take your own vehicle. (and for the large black lady that gave ME the dirty look when she sat on me, as though it was MY fault you didn't fit in one seat... i will say something distinctly rude. remember that i am NOT the fat ass. you are. maybe you should cut back on the Cheet-o's).
two, learn manners. i am not sure if it is no longer something that people learn, but manners are a good thing to have when you are in society. if you are a prick you will only inspire people to be a douche back. here is my case-in-point: it is a crowded bus, standing room only. i have a seat. an older lady is standing. I (having been raised in a decent home with a mother that would have beat me if i hadn't) offered her my seat. and the following conversation ensues.
the man next to her says: if you are giving up a seat i am taking it.
to which i respond: that is funny i didn't offer it to you.
man: well i am tired and she looks like she will be fine.
me (getting more annoyed at is behavior): well you look like a strapping man (though he was the very opposite), i am sure you can let the lady have the seat.
man: no i can't, so are you giving up the seat? or were you just pretending that you are polite?
me (very irate): not to a fat selfish bastard like you, I'm not. it looks to me like you could use a few more laps waddling around the track. (at this point i wanted to say something more, like telling him i would give him a purple nurple he would never forget, BUT i didn't. cause i have manners).
after this i stood up and barred his way and let the lady have the seat. now this whole story would have gone much better if 1) he had some manners are realized that i wasn't talking to him and 2) that an older lady should always get a seat before a man. his poor behavior led to my own.
Third, if you are going out in public learn what the term Whiskey Tango means and think about it each morning as you are contemplating what you are going to wear. a few days ago a woman in her 40's was on the train wearing high-heels and nice business dress slacks. a good combination. but the see through white shirt with a baby blue bra... not so much. that is a horrible choice... and the only ones that wear stuff like that are either White Trash, or prostitutes. and i understand that i am a man and hence may not have a complete understanding of 'fashion' but i am still quite certain that is a faux paux.
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