Friday, 25 May 2012
Afterburner with Bill Whittle: Into the Sea
Bill Whittle weaves together monetary policy, aeronautics, and the European Union on this edition of Afterburner. Whittle thinks the Euro is heading for catastrophic failure, just like the tragic Airbus A330 that crashed into the Atlantic. How does this affect you? Find out.
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Gay Superheroes? Boycott DC Comics!
I herewith call for a boycott of DC Comics. I draw the line when it comes to gay superheroes.
DC Comics co-publisher, Dan DiDio recently announced that the sexual orientation of an existing superhero would not be changed from heterosexual to homosexual, but that they were “about to introduce a previously existing DC character who was previously straight” as “one of our most prominent gay characters.” This is pure doubletalk.
There is no reason to alter the sexual orientation of any one of DC’s superheroes. For the record, they include Superman, Wonderwoman, Batman and Robin, Supergirl, Batgirl, Aquaman, Cyborg, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Shazam, the Flash, and Plastic Man.
For my part, I always liked the fact that Superman had the hots for Lois Lane, but harbored some concerns about the relationship of Batman and Robin. I am told that Batwoman made her comic book comeback as a lesbian in 2006. I confess I know little about the other characters because, of course, as a child I spent my time reading Aristotle and Tolstoy. (Not!)
I don’t want a gay superhero of either gender. Deliberately making one of them homosexual serves no purpose other than to spread the gay message that altering all of society to suit their preference for their own sex is okay. It never was. It never will be.
I regard changing our perception of one of the superheroes as a slap in the face of everyone who grew up enjoying their adventures and a form of gay indoctrination for a new, younger generation.
Superman stands for “truth, justice, and the American way.” If he’s gay, then the American way has strayed so far from decency and common sense that it portends the death of our unique political and social experiment. That applies to all the rest of the DC characters as well.
Shame on the rest of us who stand idly by while the President of the United States casually dismisses the ancient and essential element of society—marriage—and the spiritual blessing bestowed on the union of one man and one woman as irrelevant.
Barack Obama has endorsed same-sex marriage and Mitt Romney does not. This is a major fork in the road for the nation’s voters that want to retain some semblance of sanity.
I concluded long ago that gays have about as much choice over their sexual orientation as being born right or left-handed. I just wish they would not insist that all of society change in order to accept their behavior as “normal.” Normal it’s not.
I do not want homosexuals harmed or harassed. I want them to be ignored. That’s hard to do with relentless campaigns to highlight “bullying” as if only gays were its target or passing out literature in the schools that would make me blush.
This is, simply put, the subversion of a society that began as the result of deeply held religious beliefs that included the sanctity of marriage. It is insidious. It should be resisted.
© Alan Caruba, 2012
A Krista Branch Update
Krista Branch and her family now live in Nashville, Tennessee. Krista has signed a recording and management deal with BE Music and Entertainment and will be in the studio very soon recording new songs. Krista Branch is now booking events of all kinds for the remainder of 2012. If you have interest in booking her for an event please contact us at booking@kristabranch.com Be sure to check out all of her music videos on youtube as well as her music on iTunes.
Late News...............
Pirate attack on US cargo ship thwarted by its security team, but Tehran takes credit
Obama Misses His Entrance
Al Qaeda group wants to recover Al-Andalus
Bolivia: Iran’s Newest Friend in Latin America
Figures don't lie: Democrats do
5 Christian Family Members Beheaded In Islamic Paradise Of Pakistan
FBI Free to Ambush our Bill of Rights
O Noes - Koal Kills!
Australia's Gina Rinehart is 'world's richest woman'
Ah for the days when Hollywood was on board...
Gunner and Tanker Zen...
Real federal deficit dwarfs official tally
Russian spam mastermind jailed for creating botnet
The Gates of Heaven - The Meaning of Memorial Day
Donn Sickles
CDR Salamander: Diversity Thursday
Eurozone crisis: White House holds its breath
Marist swing-state polls show Romney gaining on Obama
Human bombs: Are they a realistic threat?
Barack Obama's Irish ancestral home opens
CBS: The Bain attacks aren't damaging Romney
Changing the definition of middle-class AKA Republicans are winning the tax debate
Will Canada's housing bubble burst?
GOP Rep. King says Obama officials disclosed identity of jailed Pakistani doctor
The Great Debate By R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr
Eurozone governments ponder Greek exit contingency
Romney: Why is Obama attacking capitalism?
Spoken Statement on Law of the Sea Convention before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
New Tank Assessment Program Unveiled
FSA secures defection of entire battalion
Democrat running to replace Giffords won't say if he's voting for Obama
Canadian military shakeup to save costs
Real FY2012 deficit is … $5 trillion
Allahu Akbar… Arabic Now Mandatory In NY Public Elementary School
Death by Murder..................from Rico
The Constitutional Republic and the Dollar are dying...from murder in slow-motion, just as surely as if they had been poisoned by Lucretia Borgia.
- Instead, the modern version features Washington and Wall Street. The end result will be the same, unless a massive dose of syrup of ipecac is ingested this November at election time, and the US manages to puke-out the rottenness.
Americans are NOT being shepherded by altruistic wise men, but, herded by psychopatic predators (politicians), enabled by thieves calling themselves bankers (sounds 'nicer' eh? - just like sociopath sounds 'nicer' than psychopath while meaning the exact same thing).
- Criminals ALL.
Thanks to their tireless efforts, the corruption of the body politic has metastasized, and the cancer of government tyranny has brought us to the brink of collapse.
- Meanwhile, several hundreds of millions neither seem to have any 'clue' nor to even 'care' so long as they are able to worship their TV's and watch Snooki on 'Jersey Shores' or whomever on 'American Idol.'
The IPO: Did Facebook "Jump the Shark"?....by Mike Haltman at TPC
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The Facebook IPO and a "Jumping the Shark" moment!
For those like me that grew up watching Happy Days on TV you know exactly what a "Jumping the Shark" moment is.
It's that time when something or someone pushes the envelope just a little too far or runs out of credible ideas and themes and goes from being beloved to being reviled or ridiculed.
On Happy Days "that" moment actually came when they had Fonzie jumping over a shark on water skis and it was all downhill after that.
Who knows how much longer the series could have gone on if instead of making it over they had him landing in the middle of the shark tank, but that is of course water under the proverbial bridge.
Read the rest of the story at The Political Commentator here.
Because it's NOT money?.............from Rico
Always good for a hearty guffaw, my personal favorite Central Banker (Benny of the Fed) not long ago seriously asserted that Gold was NOT money.
- The loveable joker was, of course. "talking his book" and trying to hoodwink everyone into thinking that prettily-engrave scraps of cotton linen that were Fed 'promises' tp pay you...er, nothing, were (aka Federal Reserve Notes).
Little noticed or remarked upon, however, has been some interesting buying of Gold by many of the world's Central Banks.
- Central Banks added nearly 500 tons of Gold to their reserves last year (the most in five years).
- Central Banks will buy at least 400 tons of Gold this year.
Why?
- I don't think it's because they think Gold is not money, but rather that they understand better than most that all global fiat currencies are dying, just at different rates of speed and their prognosis is mortal in the end.
Life of Duty: Disaster City
Rescue is only seconds away in Disaster City. This training facility is home to fifty-two acres of engineered chaos, ready to be tackled by elite first-responders from across the nation. These humble heroes practice navigating through collapsed buildings. They train to free families from overturned railcars. And they do it so the next time disaster strikes, they'll be ready.
Afternoon News............
Shin Bet uncovers Palestinian cells in Hebron
Plane From Opa-Locka Airport Loses Door
Start-up map makes Israeli tech easy to find
Marine mom battles for her son's recovery Safe from combat, corporal lands in ICU
Bellinger purchased motorcycles, SUV with county money
Students learn about the F-35, 33rd Fighter Wing
The porn filter that tried to block Telegraph Blogs
Welfare to work scandal: the inevitable consequence of Cameronomics
US threatens to cut Pakistan aid following jailing of Osama bin Laden doctor
Turkmenistan agrees to sell gas to India and Pakistan
Shariah Means Love and Peace and Big Hugs!
The Global Shakedown
How Real Is Barack Obama’s ‘Real World’?
Solar plane begins first flight from Europe to Africa
Obama’s Blockbuster Secrets
Blogcarnival is back... and so is CoTV
Welcome to the May 24, 2012 edition of carnival of the vanities.
Melanie Slaugh presents 10 Common Online Charity Scams to Watch For posted at Internet Service Providers, saying, "People donate to charities for a variety of reasons and non-profit organizations wouldn’t exist without the generosity of the giving public. But, when you give online to an organization how do you know if it is a legitimate cause or not? There are scammers out there ready to seize your money and sometimes your identity as well."
Tracy Miller presents 9 Best Ways to Meet Other Bikers posted at Insurance Quotes & Free Financial Guides.
Sue Waters presents 8 Cars Smarter Than You Are posted at Car Insurance Blog News, Tips, and Quotes.
Shirley Zeilinger presents 7 Ridiculous SkyMall Items That We Actually Want to Own posted at Home Insurance.
Tracy Miller presents 9 Spring Superfoods for Your Health - Insurance Quotes posted at Insurance Quotes & Free Financial Guides.
Tanya Yoworski presents 50 Great Twitter Feeds for Autism Support posted at Medical Billing and Coding Certification.
Stacey Laird presents 8 Healthy Foods To Get You Through Finals posted at Online Business Degree.
Molly Cunningham presents 10 Reasons the Old Woman Might Have Lived in a Shoe posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "You probably heard that nursery rhyme when you were a child, and perhaps marveled, as we did, at the imagery. It may have even crossed your mind a night or two while hearing it read to you, “Why the heck would anyone live in a shoe?” It does seem to be an odd choice for living arrangements when you think about it."
Coleen Torres presents 10 Great Programs Providing Computers to People in Need posted at phonetvinternet.com, saying, "As technology advances more rapidly than ever before, consumers are upgrading more frequently to keep pace and, consequently, their discarded equipment piles up. Enter some forward-thinking and generous organizations who have recognized the ecological impact and turned it into an opportunity to help some worthy causes."
Carol Watson presents 10 Fairy Tales that Actually Could Happen posted at National Nannies, saying, "As technology advances more rapidly than ever before, consumers are upgrading more frequently to keep pace and, consequently, their discarded equipment piles up. Enter some forward-thinking and generous organizations who have recognized the ecological impact and turned it into an opportunity to help some worthy causes."
Suzanne Cullen presents 10 Easy Things you can do to Improve Your Memory posted at aupair, saying, "I like to say that if it wasn’t for a bad memory I wouldn’t have one at all. Everyone struggles with remembering things and some are worse than others. Students need to improve their memory skills to learn and take tests. Other people just want to be able to find their car keys or remember people’s names. There’s no magic solution that will work for everybody, so we all need to find what works best for us."
Martha Stewart presents 13 Ways Companies Kill Creativity posted at onlinemba.com.
Stephen Hayes presents What 50 Famous Authors Want Us to Know About the Writing Process | Online PhD Programs posted at 15 Fictional Professors We Wish Were Real.
Crystal Hall presents 7 Life Lessons from Death Row posted at Online Psychology Degree Resource Guide.
Helene Schmidt presents The 10 Essential Poets Every Student Should Encounter in School posted at The Best Colleges.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of carnival of the vanities using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
Technorati tags: carnival of the vanities, blog carnival.
Must Reads!!
- Baghdad talks w/Iran slow, progress towards deal slows
- Syria admits oil sanctions are taking heavy economic toll
- Divided Syrian opposition council to choose new leader
- Wings Over Iraq: World Updates and Daily Defense Briefing
- Brother of Chen Guangcheng escapes from guarded village
- GsGf: Aegypt's Electile Dysfunction
- Clinton: US hacks websites of Yemen’s al-Qaeda affiliate
- Yemeni troops battle insurgents in south, donors pledge aid
- WoW Weekly Submissions
- Moscow think tank: Support for Putin dropping (WSJ sub req)
- Obama offers robust defense of his foreign policy in speech
- Pakistan sentences man who helped US find UBL to 33 years in prison
What jobs are plumbers qualified to do? (Video)...by Michael Haltman at TPC
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Apparently, at least according to Vice President Joe Biden, they are not qualified to be President of the United States of America!
- According to gaffe-master Joe Biden in the video below, being a plumber does not qualify a person to be president;
- According to Joe Biden running a private equity firm and understanding how capitalism works also does not qualify a person to be president;
- By extension, being a successful businessman and knowing how a for-profit business works are irrelevant qualifications for the position.
- Running a state as governor? Fahgettaboudit!
If we use President Obama as a guide, some of the line items present or missing from a resume should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Zero private sector business experience;
- Having no leadership experience, management responsibility or bottom-line metrics by which you are judged for running any enterprise at a profit;
Read the rest of the Obama qualifications and watch the Biden gaffe video at The Political Commentator here.
Romney Campaign: Day One, Part Two
There will be more to do on Day One: deficit reductions, stand up to China, and repeal job-killing regulations
Argentina's Falklands Claims aim to distract from their international debts
Argentina's recent sabre-rattling over the Falklands is nothing more than a distraction from the real issue regarding the country's debts. This spoof of the Argentine propaganda video illustrates how the Argentinians are running away from their creditors, while making specious claims over British sovereign territory
The Whole Truth
A response to the Democrat ad showing Paul Ryan throwing grandma off a cliff: Get the whole truth on how Obamacare will impact the health and welfare of your loved ones at www.AmericanDoctors4Truth.org.
H/T Amnon
New Secret Service Rules....
Secret Service issued new rules of conduct for agents today...
They can no longer get drunk, procure hookers or go to strip bars..
The rules say that from now on, if agents feel compelled to engage
in such behavior, they can run for public office like everyone else.
H/T Old Dude
Blueprint - 2012 Prophecy in Motion
Are the events unfolding in the world today somehow mirrored by prophetic stories recorded thousands of years ago? We are in the balance between world war and global peace. Is there a way to unlock the ancient tales of prophets to guide our lives today?
H/T Amnon
The horse's head in the bed................from Rico
Yesterday's price action in Gold and Silver had more to do with Chicago (COMEX*) than Greece.
- It's merely a 'coincidence' that today 5/24 is the COMEX June expiry.
- And since the regulators don't 'see' any price suppression of Gold and Silver via naked paper shorts, it's not happening. (Ignore the big "V" in both charts attached.)
Nawwwwww!!
The Chicago Way is this: You don't see nuthin'; you don't know nuthin'; you didn't hear nuthin'; you don't remember nuthin'....get me?
- Nice pair of knees 'ya got there. Be a shame if anything happened to 'em!
Oh, btw, John Corzine and Jamie Dimon say "hi."
*I tend to believe folks like Kyle Bass who have said the COMEX is a fractional reserve scheme [I say Ponzi] with about $80 million in paper claims against $2 million physical deliverable..and Kyle just took delivery of $1 million of their physical.
- In this context, a default will be EPIC and any 'owners' of GLD or SLV will be completely out of luck! (Think MF Global...the dry run for the big collapse).
Rewriting Presidential History: Obama Changes Course of History
The White House rewrote the history of every president going back to Calvin Coolidge so as to include the achievements of President Obama. That's right, you cannot read the history of Presidents Roosevelt, Kennedy or Reagan without reading about President Obama. Hear what Trifecta thinks about Obama's rewriting of presidential history
News............
Ahmadinejad says atomic weapons 'against Islam'
Documents show Pentagon gave Hollywood special access for bin Laden movie
Team O shifts direction as more Dems balk at Bain attacks
Suffolk University study to show Walker reforms saved Wisconsin $1 billion
Wargaming the Electoral College
Abortion and the Failed War on Women
Can Dogs Have a Drinking Problem?
Pro-Israel Londoners say they overwhelmed anti-Liberman demonstrators
Female soldiers sue to lift combat ban
Investors fear end of world as we know it
Get Ready for $1,200 an Ounce Gold
Movie assailant punches a kid, becomes a folk hero
LA becomes largest US city to ban single-use plastic bags
6th-grader's Marine Corps shirt too much for school
HP job cuts: 27,000 by 2014 in major restructuring
Swing states show dim view of Biden
Falkland Islands official criticises Argentina's "uncontrolled" fishing
Bill Clinton's glamorous fundraiser called "worst party ever" by angry guests
UN no longer 'fit for purpose' after Syria, says Amnesty
Somalia launches offensive to clear al-Qaeda from refugee camp
Secret Service agents accused of 64 acts of sexual misconduct
Western female doctors kidnapped in Afghanistan
Russia tests 'fifth generation' missile that can penetrate Nato defence system
National Security Council considers plan for Israel strike on Iran
Britain may not be able to afford 'special relationship' with US, General Sir David Richards warns
What the #!%*? Nuclear-charged meetings on Iran
RAMBOMA—(How the President Killed Bin Laden)
A Day At The Races
Navy divers complete diving system test
Niceville girl will carry Olympic flame through England
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