Things That Will Greatly Improve My 2010

It is no big secret that the world breathed a sigh of relief when 2009 ended. It brought to a head all the really crazy crap that has happened in the last decade.
Don’t get me wrong; there were some outstanding success stories that abounded throughout the decade that just passed. While the world was mired in Iraq a very successful little company made oodles of money off the suffering of others, I’m sure you’ve heard of XE nee Blackwater, which brought along with it levels of hubris not seen before. In fact, a Federal judge just dropped charges against five Blackwater guards involved in spraying live ammo all over a plaza thereby killing at least 14 whose only crime was a) being in the plaza and b) being Iraqi. Hubris thy name is XE…

The 2000 decade was also very good for those selling in derivatives market which in my understanding goes something like this…if I have “if” in one hand and spit in the other, what do I have the most of…but all was not lost…we learned that a C student really has no business being president…if you vote mediocre what else van you expect?

Which brings us to another little item…why did we allow the wolves (the Fed) that were guarding the henhouse (the banks), to keep the keys and allow them to Bonus (new 2010 verb) the very same people that left the gate open to begin with.
But I digress.
Lets get back to the theme of this stream…I will undoubtedly offend some folks, and for that I apologize, notice I did not say I’ll apologize If I offend someone, I apologize in advance because I know someone will get their panties in a bunch over what I say...so these are the
Things That Will Greatly Improve My 2010 in no particular order;

• All I want to hear about Tiger Woods is that he won or put up one hell of an effort to win the British Open. I don’t care if he has a girl in every port…it’s not my money he’s spending…although I think he’s an idiot for leaving such a trail of evidence…he must think it’s 1950…oh wait, if it were he would not be playing. So please no Tiger Woods stories unless they’re about his golf game.

• President Obama is not a magician. He came in with one hand tied behind his back. On the other hand we voted you in for change, not more of the same…if the Senate won’t confirm your appointees, use the damn Recess Appointment Process, it worked for the C student, and while I’m on the subject put some skin in the game when it comes to healthcare reform…not health insurance reform. Anyone who has had to endure the so-called Part D donut hole wants it GONE…not modified over five years, many of our seniors won’t be around that long if they to make the decision between buying medication or heating the house.

• To my Jewish friends who support sweeping away an entire people; I remember watching Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem via network TV and his answer to all the horrors done to the enemies of the Reich…” I was a lowly soldier doing what my superiors ordered”…think about that next time you level a Palestinian home or take over another Olive orchard.

• To my Muslim friends…Martyrdom is not something one seeks, it is a state achieved when the entire world against you and you do the principled and moral thing. You stand for those less fortunate. Period.

• To the few Christian Fundamentalist friends… and I think I have a few; Live in this world now. The Rapture if and when it comes does not have a timetable. According to your Bible, you were given dominion over the Earth…In my book it means that you should not stand by while we pollute the very water we drink, even though the Federales say there is an acceptable amount of crap that can kill you in that water...same with the food.
  

• Let’s stop with the sexualization of children…they are children for only a short while; there are times when you have to say no to them. A three year old who can “crunk” is not cute…a three year old who know her\his alphabet and colors, can dial 911 if necessary, now that IS impressive.

• A bit more respect…that’s not too much to ash for. Agree or disagree, the louder the tenor of your argument the less chance that I or anyone else will consider it.

• New babies will be one of the Things That Will Greatly Improve My 2010. Congrats to my son and lovely daughter-in-law.

• Fix California already…remember the adage as California goes the Nation will follow ten years later.

• If someone got rid of the phrase “Homeland Security” I shall be truly grateful…a little too fascist sounding to me.
• No more ersatz celebrities. Attention Paris, Lohan. Gossliens, Heene’s Whinehouse ad infinitum.
  

• Let’s stop being scared of the “other”. We are the “other” to others, and fear will always stand in the way of progress and peace
  
• To my LBGT friends, it is my opinion that you too will be able to participate in that time honored institution; Divorce!
• Finally, to all my religious friends, there is ONLY one Commandment, please pay more attention to that and quit judging others on some scale that even you cannot measure up to.

There you have it.