“Wings of Readers”
Is Drew the most ultra liberal that I know? Would Stalin get teary eyed by reading TERMINUS? I highly doubt it, but we often discuss ideologies of others and ourselves. Now its time find out the answers courtesy of some Professor ( stuck on himself like most in his profession I am sure). Now that Drew’s link has taught us if there is a God or not now you can have the computer tell you what your political views are.
In all seriousness I think that they did a pretty accurate job hear reading your beliefs. Despite the fact I think certain questions were poorly worded making it difficult to gage what you would really believe. For example the one about arts in the school took me a while before I clicked on an answer. And although I don’t think people out of work could not expect to eat it was funny when Lima Beanz could only order water for months at Starview.
I wanted to take this to be able to finally see if I was “left winged” or “right winged” and who was the most liberal of my friends. Lima Beanz could certainly be more liberal than Drew. Id like to see if Dan ends up some place dark in the chart, and of course to see if my girlfriend gets similar charts to Hitler (I certainly hope not). Ryan’s results could be interesting (I assure you Ryan this is not a competition.) and I like to see if my friend Ed has shifted farther right than me (I think so). May even the great Mosco will chip in! What about Tom, Jenna or Junior Price? Where will we all fall?
However, I ended up right on the middle black line. Although by a hair I am actually plotted to the left. Too insignicant for the sky to fall. Falling neither to the left or the right. I wonder what that odds of that are. I ended up on the Authoritarian part of the chart just barely.
Now its hard to send me the exact link so you might want to print up your chart and send it to me some how that way. Of course, you can always email me and tell your coordinates. Mine for example are Economic Left/Right -.025 (a minor step toward DREW?) and Authotarian 1.90. For a good point of location I am a hair to the left or Robin Cook. I don’t even know who the hell that is.
Email Your Results to TUCKER at MST3keith@aol.com Let me know your coordinates and I will chart them all so it will be cool way to gage us all. Be honest even about the “retard:” questions LIMA BEANZ!
Go to this link and find out!
http://www.politicalcompass.org/
Friday, April 11, 2003
Thursday, April 10, 2003
Parts of this blog were seen earlier today on TERMINUS, however there are various other insights. So don't think of this as cheap quick way to make a post, but a SPECIAL EDITION of my take on game 1.
"Don't Jump Off the Walt Whitman Bridge!"
Yes the doom and gloom fans of Philly are out in all their glory. Like Dan K at seafood buffet they are in all their glory. Because its time to start calling into sports radio and saying its time to melt the ice. I am not ready to start my focus on the Phillies just yet (I plan to jump on that band wagon once the Flyers start hitting golf balls). No one said this series would be easy. I am a little surpirsed.\
I wouldn't write off Philly just yet. I know how negative fans of this team can get, and given the fact that two years ago we were eliminated in a 8-0 game, and last season id like to pretend never happened.
I think that Philly actually out played the leafs for many parts of the game. When we got those two quick goals there was a period when they were moving the puck like crazy. At one point they had a line change and one of the forwards was able to keep it in deep while the players changed and the pressure kept going without missing a beat.
Now what did got me nervous is many times they certainly didn't seem to be playing "The System" that have been taught all season long. (not to be confused with "The One"). The defense usually doesn't play bad like this on a regular basis. THe Flyers are co-winners for the Jenny's Trophy which means the let up the least amount of goals in regular season.
Check-o let in soft Domi Goal. In all fairness he and even Beflour were left high and dry a few times. Tucker left the game but I doubt he will sit out game 2.
In as curious move people the Fridge, Williams and Murray in favor of Lapointe and Sacco sat out. Hitch says he will nwork Willy into the lineup, but i wonder if he will. He isnt a big fan of him at least thats the impression I get.
Sacco had a few sweet moves last night stripping leafs of the puck. I don't really think Williams could actually do much playing on the 4th line and I think Sacco's experience and ablitiy to break up plays favor him. Williams is the kind of player that needs a good line mates to skate with. He is either wasted or almost uselss as 4th line player.
I would also like to say that most the callers into WIP after the game last night were retarded. If I hhear one more caller say Brasher should have dropped the gloves in a one goal game(not counting the ENG)....the first in long series no less.
Game 2 is clutch and if of course is a must win (arent all playoff games?). If they win this Friday than its back to a clean slate. The only problem with this team is they are usually done on themselves if things don't go their way early. The fans aren't exactly behind them 100 percent. It was the first time that I can recall that I went to a playoff game that wasn't sold out. Many empty seats were out in the stands. Many people site the economy, the awful dealing of the firing of the coach last season, and mostly the Flyers sucking really bad in the playoffs.
Ed Snider blames the Philly Daily News and the Philly Inquirer for pushing Flyers coverage into the back page this season. I think he is just making excuses which what the players will likely do if they lose Friday. The truth is the Flyers don't as much charm or ink worthy off ice stories like in years past. Many people are waiting to get their Jerseys out of the moth balls if the Flyers make it past the first round. It is a shame that fans are taking a wait in see approach because many of them are likely to miss one hell of a series.
"Don't Jump Off the Walt Whitman Bridge!"
Yes the doom and gloom fans of Philly are out in all their glory. Like Dan K at seafood buffet they are in all their glory. Because its time to start calling into sports radio and saying its time to melt the ice. I am not ready to start my focus on the Phillies just yet (I plan to jump on that band wagon once the Flyers start hitting golf balls). No one said this series would be easy. I am a little surpirsed.\
I wouldn't write off Philly just yet. I know how negative fans of this team can get, and given the fact that two years ago we were eliminated in a 8-0 game, and last season id like to pretend never happened.
I think that Philly actually out played the leafs for many parts of the game. When we got those two quick goals there was a period when they were moving the puck like crazy. At one point they had a line change and one of the forwards was able to keep it in deep while the players changed and the pressure kept going without missing a beat.
Now what did got me nervous is many times they certainly didn't seem to be playing "The System" that have been taught all season long. (not to be confused with "The One"). The defense usually doesn't play bad like this on a regular basis. THe Flyers are co-winners for the Jenny's Trophy which means the let up the least amount of goals in regular season.
Check-o let in soft Domi Goal. In all fairness he and even Beflour were left high and dry a few times. Tucker left the game but I doubt he will sit out game 2.
In as curious move people the Fridge, Williams and Murray in favor of Lapointe and Sacco sat out. Hitch says he will nwork Willy into the lineup, but i wonder if he will. He isnt a big fan of him at least thats the impression I get.
Sacco had a few sweet moves last night stripping leafs of the puck. I don't really think Williams could actually do much playing on the 4th line and I think Sacco's experience and ablitiy to break up plays favor him. Williams is the kind of player that needs a good line mates to skate with. He is either wasted or almost uselss as 4th line player.
I would also like to say that most the callers into WIP after the game last night were retarded. If I hhear one more caller say Brasher should have dropped the gloves in a one goal game(not counting the ENG)....the first in long series no less.
Game 2 is clutch and if of course is a must win (arent all playoff games?). If they win this Friday than its back to a clean slate. The only problem with this team is they are usually done on themselves if things don't go their way early. The fans aren't exactly behind them 100 percent. It was the first time that I can recall that I went to a playoff game that wasn't sold out. Many empty seats were out in the stands. Many people site the economy, the awful dealing of the firing of the coach last season, and mostly the Flyers sucking really bad in the playoffs.
Ed Snider blames the Philly Daily News and the Philly Inquirer for pushing Flyers coverage into the back page this season. I think he is just making excuses which what the players will likely do if they lose Friday. The truth is the Flyers don't as much charm or ink worthy off ice stories like in years past. Many people are waiting to get their Jerseys out of the moth balls if the Flyers make it past the first round. It is a shame that fans are taking a wait in see approach because many of them are likely to miss one hell of a series.
Wednesday, April 09, 2003
"History Seen on TV!"
This morning I watched images on tv that will likely go down in history. The image of Iraqis and US soilders tearing down a famous Saddam figure that loomed over Baghdad. Its one of those events where most people stopped what they were doing to watch the events. Of course it helped I was off today and slept till 10:15
Seeing these images made me feel better about what we are doing over there. From the images of the Iraqis riding around town on the head of the statue of Saddam to the cheers for our soilders. There were even Iraqis on tv all day praising Bush. Its odd seeing them say that. Granted people still hate us over there. But I am starting to wonder if my being on the fence for so long had to do with living in the often blinded liberal state of New Jersey.
As people cheer on heros in the NHL and NBA playoffs don't forget about the heros in a different uniform on the other side of the globe. Already I have seen interest fade in friends of mine, whether someone angrily flips through the coverage disgruntled because of their shows being pre-emptied. Or the decrease in the war being a subject of conversation among friends.
Hopefully the worst is behind us, but how would I know? Soon it will be time to stablize the region.
This morning I watched images on tv that will likely go down in history. The image of Iraqis and US soilders tearing down a famous Saddam figure that loomed over Baghdad. Its one of those events where most people stopped what they were doing to watch the events. Of course it helped I was off today and slept till 10:15
Seeing these images made me feel better about what we are doing over there. From the images of the Iraqis riding around town on the head of the statue of Saddam to the cheers for our soilders. There were even Iraqis on tv all day praising Bush. Its odd seeing them say that. Granted people still hate us over there. But I am starting to wonder if my being on the fence for so long had to do with living in the often blinded liberal state of New Jersey.
As people cheer on heros in the NHL and NBA playoffs don't forget about the heros in a different uniform on the other side of the globe. Already I have seen interest fade in friends of mine, whether someone angrily flips through the coverage disgruntled because of their shows being pre-emptied. Or the decrease in the war being a subject of conversation among friends.
Hopefully the worst is behind us, but how would I know? Soon it will be time to stablize the region.
"Cup Crazy: Tucker's Picks"
16 Wins…that is all it takes sound easy? HELL NO. Teams have to go through hell to get the privilege of hosting Lord Stanley’s Cup in the air. In order to that every player will go through emotional highs and lows not mention constant physical pain that playoff hockey brings. Sometimes its just a matter of who is left standing that wins a series. 16 of the 30 NHL teams have a big ticket to get into the big show. In many ways all their accomplishments of the regular season have gone out the window. I have seen 8 seeds overturn the number one seed, so everything is possible.
The regular season is when players set personal records and show off their skills. They can become stars. The playoffs however is where legends are born. Every shift, every shot, every save, every hit and every goal has the potential to become one people talk about for years. Famous still photographs such as Bobby Orr flying through the air come to mind. This is the time and as of right now ever team getting ready to lace it up has their eye on the prize. A journey that will take two months is about to start.
So I am going to run down real quick my first round picks.
(1) Ottawa vs (8) Islanders
The Islanders were dumb for trading away Osgood. They are basically sitting duck who are going to get blown out of the water by the Sens. Ottawa has been looking to prove themselves in the playoffs for years after many successful regular seasons. They will get their shot with push over of an opponent in the first round, and should knock off the Islanders in 5 games.
(2) New Jersey Vs (7) Boston
This should be a good series the bruins will fight tooth and nail to try to over turn the playoff machine that is the New Jersey Devils. The Bruins are a better team than they were last year and could gain a ton of confidence if they win game one and immediately put the Devils in a tough spot. If they win the first game they have splitting in the meadow lands this series could surprise the hockey world. However I think the Devils will be too much for the boys from bean town and will advance in a hard fought 7 games.
(3) Tampa Bay Vs Washington(6)
Tampa is lucky they got such an amazing start this season, because they fell apart in the middle of the season. With out that great start the could very easily be golfing this week instead of grinding out for Lord Stanely’s Cup. Although it seems this team has finally arrived with the likes of Boyle, Richard, Prospal..etc…but I think the more experienced Caps will be too much for the bolts who are likely to fill overwhelmed in the uncharted territory known as the post season. I give this one to the Caps in 6.
(4) Philly vs Toronto (5)
I hate predicted my own teams fate because I always feel either like I am being baised or being a trader. I have to say though the Flyers are popping at the right time of year. The Leafs are about as a dirty as a team as the league allows in this day and age and it certainly won’t be an easy starting point to the road to the cup. The Flyers will be bullied big time and its going to be a hell of a series. I am confident that the boys in Orange and Black will remain standing after 6 games and advance to the second round.
WEST
(1) Stars vs Oilers (8)
The Oilers have a ticket to the big bash this year and would love to ruin the Dallas Stars time. The Oilers have made their mark the last few years as the team that refuses to roll over and die to much more talented teams. The Oilers will play with heart but they are in way over their heads and the Stars should easily crush their dreams and send them packing in 5 games. The Stars are simply white hot right now and the home ice advantage will actually play a part in this series.
(2) Red Wings vs Might Ducks of Anaheim (7)
The battle of the octopus and the duck has begun. The Redwings are still an amazing team. I have had a chance to see this team play (on ESPN) twice in the past month. They are quite simply amazing to watch. I don’t even think anyone in the country could honestly pick the Ducks in this series. As a hockey fan watching the Red Wings play is extremely impressive. Seeing as where over half the roster are easily shoe ins for the hall of fame that’s no surprise. Red Wings in 4.
(3) Colorado vs Minnesota (6)
The Wild really impressed the NHL by making it this far. They are one of the best defensive teams in the league and the lanche are one of the most offensive. Put that together and you get a pretty interesting series. I honestly think this series will be a lot closer than most people and I am going to give the LACNHE the edge in 7 games.
(4) VanCover vs St Louis
Vancover is easily one of the best young teams I have seen in a long time. With all their leading scorers and all. I love this Vancouver team. It breaks my heart to say that they won’t win. I have just had a gut feeling since like January that the Blues are going to go far. The Canaucks remind me a bit of those good ole’ boys from Hartford. I really want Vancover to go far just so the team makes some damn money. However I am going to have to go with the Blues in 7 heart breaking games.
16 Wins…that is all it takes sound easy? HELL NO. Teams have to go through hell to get the privilege of hosting Lord Stanley’s Cup in the air. In order to that every player will go through emotional highs and lows not mention constant physical pain that playoff hockey brings. Sometimes its just a matter of who is left standing that wins a series. 16 of the 30 NHL teams have a big ticket to get into the big show. In many ways all their accomplishments of the regular season have gone out the window. I have seen 8 seeds overturn the number one seed, so everything is possible.
The regular season is when players set personal records and show off their skills. They can become stars. The playoffs however is where legends are born. Every shift, every shot, every save, every hit and every goal has the potential to become one people talk about for years. Famous still photographs such as Bobby Orr flying through the air come to mind. This is the time and as of right now ever team getting ready to lace it up has their eye on the prize. A journey that will take two months is about to start.
So I am going to run down real quick my first round picks.
(1) Ottawa vs (8) Islanders
The Islanders were dumb for trading away Osgood. They are basically sitting duck who are going to get blown out of the water by the Sens. Ottawa has been looking to prove themselves in the playoffs for years after many successful regular seasons. They will get their shot with push over of an opponent in the first round, and should knock off the Islanders in 5 games.
(2) New Jersey Vs (7) Boston
This should be a good series the bruins will fight tooth and nail to try to over turn the playoff machine that is the New Jersey Devils. The Bruins are a better team than they were last year and could gain a ton of confidence if they win game one and immediately put the Devils in a tough spot. If they win the first game they have splitting in the meadow lands this series could surprise the hockey world. However I think the Devils will be too much for the boys from bean town and will advance in a hard fought 7 games.
(3) Tampa Bay Vs Washington(6)
Tampa is lucky they got such an amazing start this season, because they fell apart in the middle of the season. With out that great start the could very easily be golfing this week instead of grinding out for Lord Stanely’s Cup. Although it seems this team has finally arrived with the likes of Boyle, Richard, Prospal..etc…but I think the more experienced Caps will be too much for the bolts who are likely to fill overwhelmed in the uncharted territory known as the post season. I give this one to the Caps in 6.
(4) Philly vs Toronto (5)
I hate predicted my own teams fate because I always feel either like I am being baised or being a trader. I have to say though the Flyers are popping at the right time of year. The Leafs are about as a dirty as a team as the league allows in this day and age and it certainly won’t be an easy starting point to the road to the cup. The Flyers will be bullied big time and its going to be a hell of a series. I am confident that the boys in Orange and Black will remain standing after 6 games and advance to the second round.
WEST
(1) Stars vs Oilers (8)
The Oilers have a ticket to the big bash this year and would love to ruin the Dallas Stars time. The Oilers have made their mark the last few years as the team that refuses to roll over and die to much more talented teams. The Oilers will play with heart but they are in way over their heads and the Stars should easily crush their dreams and send them packing in 5 games. The Stars are simply white hot right now and the home ice advantage will actually play a part in this series.
(2) Red Wings vs Might Ducks of Anaheim (7)
The battle of the octopus and the duck has begun. The Redwings are still an amazing team. I have had a chance to see this team play (on ESPN) twice in the past month. They are quite simply amazing to watch. I don’t even think anyone in the country could honestly pick the Ducks in this series. As a hockey fan watching the Red Wings play is extremely impressive. Seeing as where over half the roster are easily shoe ins for the hall of fame that’s no surprise. Red Wings in 4.
(3) Colorado vs Minnesota (6)
The Wild really impressed the NHL by making it this far. They are one of the best defensive teams in the league and the lanche are one of the most offensive. Put that together and you get a pretty interesting series. I honestly think this series will be a lot closer than most people and I am going to give the LACNHE the edge in 7 games.
(4) VanCover vs St Louis
Vancover is easily one of the best young teams I have seen in a long time. With all their leading scorers and all. I love this Vancouver team. It breaks my heart to say that they won’t win. I have just had a gut feeling since like January that the Blues are going to go far. The Canaucks remind me a bit of those good ole’ boys from Hartford. I really want Vancover to go far just so the team makes some damn money. However I am going to have to go with the Blues in 7 heart breaking games.
Sunday, April 06, 2003
“Dan K’s Law”
I am writing today. Because of great concern of the health of a friend of mine. A good friend of mine Dan K Hemphill is a victim. A helpless victim and is being abused by a corrupt industry. He is a coffee addict!
I am sure you have heard about the tobacco lawsuits, and the pending McDonalds lawsuit. I have decided to get on the next wagon before someone else does. I want to first go after Coffee makers who have ruined Dan’s life, and second push for a new law that would require restaurants to recite the damage coffee does to the human body. This includes drive through at fast food restaurants and convenient stores like WaWa.
Dan K was in his mid to late teens when he first started drinking coffee. At first, it was just to sample the beverage, but the evil coffee makers would soon start running his life. Slowly Dan got addicted to the caffeine in the coffee. He not only desired coffee, but also down right NEEDED coffee.
Before he became a virtual recluse (perhaps also the fault of coffee?) he would require several stops for enormous cups of coffee in order to get through a night with his friends. He would grow fatigued or irritable with out the consumption of Coffee.
It has gotten so bad that he is up to roughly 8 cups off Coffee a day. If he does not get enough he begins to start having severe migraines. His addiction has out of control like a runaway train. He recently spent almost 200 dollars on contraption that produces the blacken liquid of addiction. Thousands of dollars from one man to the coffee industry make it clear that Dan K is a Victim!
When Dan K started sipping his first cup he never thought he would be ordering one after another for the rest of his life. He is an innocent victim! It isn’t his fault he didn’t know that caffeine was addictive! Businesses that sold him coffee without warning him should be held responsible. They should pay him and all other regular coffee drinkers enough money to set them up for the rest of their lives. It certainly isn’t Dan K’s job to have to think on his own about what he puts into his body.
I also want to collect signatures for people wanting to pass Dan K’s law. This law would result in a legal obligation for the vendor to tell anyone who order the coffee the dangers of this addictive beverage. Lets wage war against the evil that is the coffee industry before someone else does and gets rich off it.
I am writing today. Because of great concern of the health of a friend of mine. A good friend of mine Dan K Hemphill is a victim. A helpless victim and is being abused by a corrupt industry. He is a coffee addict!
I am sure you have heard about the tobacco lawsuits, and the pending McDonalds lawsuit. I have decided to get on the next wagon before someone else does. I want to first go after Coffee makers who have ruined Dan’s life, and second push for a new law that would require restaurants to recite the damage coffee does to the human body. This includes drive through at fast food restaurants and convenient stores like WaWa.
Dan K was in his mid to late teens when he first started drinking coffee. At first, it was just to sample the beverage, but the evil coffee makers would soon start running his life. Slowly Dan got addicted to the caffeine in the coffee. He not only desired coffee, but also down right NEEDED coffee.
Before he became a virtual recluse (perhaps also the fault of coffee?) he would require several stops for enormous cups of coffee in order to get through a night with his friends. He would grow fatigued or irritable with out the consumption of Coffee.
It has gotten so bad that he is up to roughly 8 cups off Coffee a day. If he does not get enough he begins to start having severe migraines. His addiction has out of control like a runaway train. He recently spent almost 200 dollars on contraption that produces the blacken liquid of addiction. Thousands of dollars from one man to the coffee industry make it clear that Dan K is a Victim!
When Dan K started sipping his first cup he never thought he would be ordering one after another for the rest of his life. He is an innocent victim! It isn’t his fault he didn’t know that caffeine was addictive! Businesses that sold him coffee without warning him should be held responsible. They should pay him and all other regular coffee drinkers enough money to set them up for the rest of their lives. It certainly isn’t Dan K’s job to have to think on his own about what he puts into his body.
I also want to collect signatures for people wanting to pass Dan K’s law. This law would result in a legal obligation for the vendor to tell anyone who order the coffee the dangers of this addictive beverage. Lets wage war against the evil that is the coffee industry before someone else does and gets rich off it.
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