Dude, Your Sunday Morning Gospel

Dude, When An Idiot Tries To Sound Smart

Got this gem off of Facebook. 


"You have to also take in the laws of unanticipated consequences. Since energy or matter can't be created or destroyed, what might happen if barriers are erected between the sun and the ground? If too many were built, we might not have sunlight to grow vegetables. Or the earth might be too cool to support plant life or subterranean animal life. Think about that."




So this brainiac thinks that if we use solar energy there will be so many solar panels needed that we will turn the Earth into a plant-less, cold planet. I love it when people who have no idea about a subject spout out their own great thought process. Do yourself a favor and get a clue before you make an ass out of yourself.  Think about that.

Dude, The Pro Union Protests Are Working!!!!

Republican lawmakers are listening.


POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!! 

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Dude, Today Is Savannah's Birthday!!!

My oldest, Savannah turns 12 today!! I love you, baby! You changed my life.

Dude, Public Workers Are Not Paid More The Private Workers

The 'ol Huckster is lying AGAIN saying that Public workers are over paid and making more than private sector workers. He also wants to do to Federal Employees what Walker is doing to workers in Wisconsin.

But I can't let the Huckster off the hook. Here are some facts for you to chew on.....

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Dude, Great News!!! There IS Justice In AZ!!!

From the Associated Press.....

TUCSON, Ariz. – An Arizona jury has sentenced a border activist to death in the 2009 murder of a young girl and her father.

The Pima County Attorney's Office said Tuesday the Tucson jury returned the death penalty verdict against 43-year-old Shawna Forde. She now becomes the third woman on Arizona's death row.

Forde was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the May 2009 home invasion in Arivaca (ayr-uh-VAH'-kuh), a desert community about 10 miles north of Mexico.

Twenty-nine-year-old Raul Flores and his 9-year-old daughter, Brisenia, were killed in the robbery.

Dude, Here Is A Great Way Of Getting All Up In John Wiley Price's Cornrolls

I'm not a big fan of Jim Schutze. Like any reporter he can have an ego that runs amok. I mean, when you are a reporter with an elaborate home page photo that goes with your blog, waving at the little people from your laptop balcony can't be too far behind. But he does have a great idea on how to either drive John Wiley Price out of office or maybe just drive him crazy enough to do something real stupid.

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Dude, "I Sell Guns To The Arabs, I Sell Dynamite To The Jews"

I got this from Mike Finnigan who has played and recorded with everybody from Jimi Hendrix to "you name 'em". He is also a very prolific blogger on the site "Crooks and Liars". Great song!

Dude, About Once or Twice A Week One Of These Fly Over My House

I Love the sound........

Dude, "School Children Please Go Through Metal Detectors, Gun Owners COME ON IN!"

I love living in Texas. The Music, the people, the BBQ, the lack of a state income tax and sometimes the ridiculous makes living here a joy. Take this little tidbit I read at the Talking Points Memo website. Apparently, concealed hand gun users can go through a special check point at the State Capitol that is fast and convenient. Yessiree......getting into the Capitol is easier if you have a 9mm then if you are a 6th grader because tourists and children still need to go through the metal detectors.

God Bless Texas....oh....and click on RED.

Dude, I'll Be Pissed About This For a Very Long Time

The Obama Admin thinks its OK to give tax breaks for the Rich and cutting services for those who need them? F@#k that........

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Dude, Have Some Town Pride, With Paul Fistinyourface

Ah yes. Sound familiar? There seems to be a lot of guys like Paul Fistinyourface......

Dude, It's 1994 Again, Obama Is The New Bill Clinton

Obama is taking pages out of the Bill Clinton playbook. So sad. Leaving the poor, middle class and students behind is not a Progressive virtue.

From the Huffington Post,

"Less than two months aftersigning tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans into law, President Barack Obama proposed a spending plan to Congress that cuts funding to programs that assist the working poor, help the needy heat their homes, and expand access to graduate-level education, undermining the kind of community-based organizations that helped Obama launch his political career in Chicago."

Dude, When The Military Takes Over, Are You REALLY Free?

So the Egyptian military has dissolved its parliament. That doesn't make me feel any better. But as you can see from the picture above, we are real good friends with them..........

Dude, Where Were The Conservatives Heckling Cheney At CPAC In 2003?!

Never mind the fact that Ron Paul won the straw poll (big "F"n' deal), never mind that Donald Trump was a star and never mind that 'ol Rumey got heckled. What blows my mind was that Conservatives at this event were heckling Dick Cheney calling him a "draft dodger" and a "war criminal". Where were you people in 2003? A-Holes!!

Dude, Who Is Really Governing Egypt Right Now?

The New York Times reports:

The Egyptian military issued a communiqué pledging to carry out a variety of constitutional reforms in a statement notable for its commanding tone. The military's statement alluded to the delegation of power to Mr. Suleiman and it suggested that the military would supervise implementation of the reforms.

Now this usually isn't a good sign and the Egyptian people apparently feel the same way. This could turn out ugly.

Dude, Ron Paul Supporters Shot His Presidential Bid In The Foot Today

I'm no fan of Cheney or Rumey. As a matter of fact, both should have been tried for war crimes. But they are still well respected in the Republican party and what Ron Paul supporters did today at CPAC just sunk whatever sliver of a chance he had at being a candidate for President.

Of course, I love it. Both sides are acting like total asses.........

Dude, Dallas Tea Party Leader Phillip Dennis Is A Grade "A"........

I have a hard time dealing with birthers. In other words, people who still think President Obama was not born in this country. I also have a hard time with those who think he is a Muslim. Not because being a Muslim is bad, but because its not true. But the worst are those who lead and still question both, his birth right AND religious beliefs by saying, "I really don't know." Take for example Dallas Tea Party leader Phillip Dennis who last night stated on Hard Ball with Chris Matthews that he didn't know it Obama was a Muslim or not. If he indeed is an intelligent human being and a leader he is just flat out lying to keep up the misinformation for his own gain.

Dude, We Can Give Tax Cuts To The Rich While The Poor Is Left In the Cold, Literally.

This is just sad. President Obama wants to cut funding from a heating aid program for the poor by half yet the rich get their tax cuts and corporations continue to get their own type of welfare. God Bless America.

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Dude, The GOP Conspiracy, "No" To Job Creation

Now all I heard last year was that the Republicans needed to take over Congress so they could create jobs. Remember? Well, it seems they have other priorities. 

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Dude, The Super Bowl Conspiracy!

OK, there is no conspiracy but the best view numbers I get with this blog is when "Conspiracy" is in the title of a post..........go figure.

This post is about the Super Bowl, however. I thought it was a great game. In the mid to late 80's the games sucked. Most of the time the contest was over by half time. I don't know what has changed, the salary cap maybe but the games are much better. And as most of us who follow football know, when you give up the ball you will probably loose like the Steelers did last night.

But the big bitch is about the half time "show". I'm not surprised, people have always bitched about them. On Facebook most of my "friends" are musicians and roots music based ones at that so the Black Eyed Peas would only win over their hearts if Fergi did a Johnny Cash/Aretha Franklin medley almost identical to the originals. Come on guys, you know its true. I've also heard complaints about the sound. Since when has live TV ever got the sound RIGHT? Seriously, Saturday Night Live still can't do it so what makes you think a yearly event on a portable stage in the middle of a football field can? And posers? Sheeeeet, the Peas are not the only posers out there and they are definitely not the first or last. I have seen 50 year old, no name posers playing over hyped and lame country/rock songs. The Pop world doesn't not hold the card on that big time act of douche baggery. Even cruise ships have them.....believe me.

You can say, "But dude, even bloggers and the media are saying it sucked." and that is true but you know what? THEY ALWAYS HAVE! Even the best half time show in Super Bowl history, the one with Prince got some bad reviews.

It may surprise some of you but the NFL really doesn't care about a small niche, they care about the masses. Last night my 11 year daughter was happy to see the Black Eyed Peas and even Dale Hansen, who is a major ass I know, said he thought it was a great show.  The half time committee wants to reach out to the masses. And they do every year. If a jackass and a monkey wearing space suits are popular then be prepared to see them at half time on a lighted stage shaped like a heart. So let's move on and watch videos of old rockers and bluesmen on YouTube. Shall we?

Dude, Gary Moore Has Passed

I was a fan of his Rock stuff, not so much with the Blues stuff. He slid into Thin Lizzy without a problem. That should tell you how good he was.

RIP Gary.

Dude, Forget About Jerry Jones, Who Did The Weather REALLY Hurt?

The Evil Jerry Jones

There is a lot of hate directed to Jerry Jones and he feeds off of it. And whether you like it or not, next to Roger Goodell he is probably the most powerful person in the NFL. The Cowboys are one of the top earners as far as teams go and most popular nationally.

And here is a news flash......I'm sure Jerry hasn't been hurt by the weather this week. For decades the NFL has had the Super Bowl in cities that had mild winter weather like Miami, New Orleans, Tempe and Los Angeles. That trend has been abandoned the last decade and there are Super Bowls planned in cold weather sites like Indianapolis and New Jersey. You can bet they will be back to Arlington so Jerry Jones isn't all that worried. There will be a record crowd attending and seeing that the teams are franchise giants the TV ratings will be huge too. Dr. Evil will be happy tomorrow.

But while some of you are enjoying JJ's possible embarrassment we really need to think about the thousands of folks and businesses who lost a large amount of cash this week, not only from the Super Bowl but just regular income. A number of my fellow musicians had gigs cancel because restaurants and bars closed. You have to also think about the other folks who work in those establishments. They lost money as well. Limo services, taxies, vendors, etc all lost money. Economically the storm on Tuesday was a disaster. It hurt regular, hard working folks and in reality didn't hurt Jerry Jones. He still has more money than any of us could even fathom. He will get another huge pay day and Super Bowl in the future.

So my heart goes out to those who were hoping to make some extra cash that a big event like this brings. I hope you can at least pay the rent this month because my favorite weather man says more ice is coming mid week.

Enjoy the game.

Dude, Happy Birthday Ronnie R.

Today is Ronald Reagan's birthday. Thankfully his face isn't on any American currency or on the side of some mountain.........only airports and highways. That way I can land on him and drive over him.

God Bless America.

Dude, Today I'm Reminded That The Super Bowl Is A Rich Man's Game

My neighborhood is in the flight path for Love Field here in Dallas. Because of the weather Southwest, American and Continental have pretty much canceled most of their flights but that hasn't stopped the private jets from coming in.

After coming back from Star-bucks and a little shopping (tonight I make my first attempt at Shepherds Pie),  the girls and I went out into the front yard to have some fun. Private jet after private jet flew over the house at about 2,000. Savannah and I started playing a game guessing who was in each one. Taylor Swift! Prince! Hannah Montana! The Black Eyed Peas!!! Some Rich Dude!!!!!

About 20 minutes later she asked, "Why would they all come here?"

"For the Super Bowl". I told her.

"Why is it a big deal?"

HA! "I really don't know honey."

I finally realized that it's really a rich man's event and the "other folk" get to watch it on TV. But I also realized that considering the cost of the tickets, especially the ones that only get you into a tent OUTSIDE the stadium its also a matter "a fool and his money"and the rest of us. I can deal with that.......

Dude, Some People Never Change

I was reminded this morning that when people are dumb asses when you are growing up with them they are probably the same now. And when they have to bring up high school....well, they just need to get a life.

Have a nice life processing sewage, Tracy!

Dude, Rape IS Rape, No Matter What Republicans Say

Some funny stuff on the Daily Show and pretty spot on. 


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Dude, I Almost Forgot, The Boyacks Have A Birthday Today

Happy Birthday Biscuit!! Two years old today!!

Dude, Here Is One For All You Conspiracy Folks Out There

MuBARAK and BARAK Obama?!!!


Its a set up I tell you!!! Hurry, tell Alex Jones!!!!

Dude, This Weather Is Cool, Really Cool.

Well I haven't blogged much because the family is all home and my attention is geared towards them. So...........

I can't really remember a cold snap like this since I've lived here which has been since 1991. Last year was the snow storm of the century with a foot of the white stuff. It was fun watching the snow come down but the power being out sucked.....REALLY sucked!

Now I love this stuff. Not just the cold weather but "events". This year we get the coldest temps which just might break records tonight. It is truly is an event we will remember. As I sit here now the power is on, the heater is working and we are all cozy.

I also so love the thunderstorms that come through in the spring. The excitement of the newscasters and weather folks as they talk about possible tornados in the area can be addicting. Of course, I am one of those people who think "it will never happen to me" as far as tornados are concerned. The reality sets in though when the tornado sirens come on. Being raised in Utah I have never heard that before and I can imagine the fear I feel is similar to the fear people of London felt in WWII when the German Blitzkrieg flew over.

.....but for now the fire is going in the fireplace, Sarah is playing "kitchen", my wife is "working from home" (lol....I always laugh when people say they are doing that....yeah right) and Savannah is watching TV........... yeah, this weather is pretty cool.

Dude, Thunder And Ice

Remember Thanksgiving of '94?