| 1/10/02 Random Thoughts... Leo Rizzuti, Editor I have several things to get off my chest with this update. Maybe its just that I'm in a particularly grumpy mood latey, but there has just been too much stupidity going on in this world lately for me to confine myself to just one subject. Whatever it is, you, poor reader, shall bear the brunt of my venting. Just wanted to warn ya... First things first: congratulations to all the teams that made the playoffs. Unfortunately, my beloved Redskins didn't quite make the grade this season, but as long as the Cowboys and Panthers are sitting there watching "Disney on Ice" this January instead of football, I'm pretty much a happy camper. I'm picking the Steelers to hand it to the Packers this year, 38-17. Speaking of the Redskins, why is it that a team name like "Redskins" can rile up so many folks these days? I have heard recently that many people have been calling for ownership to change the name. Of course, with the way that the media has a habit of exaggerating these things a tad, "many people" could turn out to mean "three people shouting really loudly in our parking lot."What amazes me is the fact that no one has ever called for the Yankees to change thier name (offensive to Northerners). Nor the Vikings (lest we offend ugly Norsemen wearing silly hats). Nor even the 49ers (how about all those good people over or under the age of 49?). My advice is the same that I recommend for those people who complain about radio shows and tv programs that they feel may be offensive: get a freakin' life.Of course, I've always thought that the Green Bay Packers should consider a possible name change, out of consideration for all the potential homosexuals that may be watching... Next topic: what in the Hell was Spin magazine thinking with thier listing of the 50 greatest bands of all time? I fully understand and agree with the #1 spot going to The Beatles. After that things go a little screwy. The #2 spot goes not to the Stones or Elvis or Led Zepplin, but to... the Ramones. For Pete's sake, Hansen would have been a better choice. To top it off, get a load of thier criteria for selection to thier list: they wanted to find bands that were impactful, revolutionary, and............. had great hair. No, I'm not kidding. Great hair. Whatever that has to do with music. (Maybe these are some of the same folks that get offended at the name "Packers". Hmmmmmm...) Last but not least, a quick note. Who does Tom Daschle really think he's fooling talking about Bush's tax cuts and rebates. If every Democrat member of the Senate is running like a scared rabbit from what he's saying, you think maybe they know something that they're not telling? CBO numbers state that there will be at least 1.67 trillion dollars in surpluses over the next ten years, and those are the Democrat's own numbers from thier own office. Remember people, its your money. If Big Daddy Tom is so all fired concerned about deficits, why doesn't he do something really radical, like cut wasteful government programs used to investigate manatee sexual habits, fish atlases and the such? Anywho, I think I've offended enough people for one evening. Until next time! |
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