Libby Walks; Joins North in Annals of the Neutered

When the Vice President's Chief of Staff, Scooter Libby, was convicted of committing several crimes against the American people, I wrote a blog entry on my other blog comparing him to the other Republican scapegoat in the not too distant past, Ollie North. I predicted then that Scooter Libby would be awarded a get out of jail free card from Boy George for keeping his mouth shut about who else was involved in his criminal actions.

I'm not gloating, but writing this instead to explain the future prescription drug addiction that I'm now predicting I'll be afflicted with if someone doesn't stop this madman named Bush. He didn't even have the decency to wait until Libby started serving his time before commuting his sentence.

How long will the American public tolerate this administration thumbing their nose at the Constitutional laws that define precisely how this country should be run. Who is going to stop this crap? Maybe his mom, Barbara, or his brother, or anyone? Beuller.... Beuller....?

How Much is Enough

One of the web sites that actually pays a measly sum for some of my writing, Associated Content, is really starting to piss me off. I understand that a lot of things on the internet are there solely for the purpose of generating page views, and in turn advertising revenue. But it seems to me that you need to draw a line between those valuable keywords and altering the writers words (even headlines) so that they are more search engine friendly. Recently, they've not only been changing the headlines, but some Content Manager who suffers Napoleon syndrome is altering the titles so they don't even represent the article.

Crap! Use some common sense AC. I'm on the verge of following several other of your former writers away from that kind of BS. Just look at the one's you've lost in the last two months. Personally, I participate with AC for the comaraderie of other writers. But the ones I have gotrten to be good friends with are all jumping ship. Keep changing the headlines of my articles and I'll be overboard with them

Taking Care of Business

My good friend Flatch has suggested I try to make a few bucks on a web site called www.payu2blog.com. They will reportedly pay cold, hard cash into my paypal account if I can somehow work an assigned phrase and link into my blog postings. Well, I'm a creative guy that can really use a little walking around money, so I'm giving it a try. I'll let you know how it goes.

Writing: Fighting Injustice Armed only with a Keyboard

As I peruse this never ending novel of society as we know it, the Internet, I frequently come across entries written by people who are totally different, yet eerily similar to me. On occasion the entries they contribute attempt to explain the reasons for the very existence of those entries. And so we arrive at one more of those explanations for why I write.

I first learned my words had the ability to incite discussion when I was writing copy for TV ads. I’ll never forget the Mother’s Day morning years ago, while I was standing in the line for the champagne brunch buffet at the Hilton, I heard the people behind me discussing a television commercial I had written and produced. Two total strangers were discussing the message my words were meant to transmit. It was the first time it really occurred to me that people were communicating as a result of what I was writing.

Here's the long answer.

Fallwell's Death Article Funnier than a Carload of Clowns

I may go to hell for thinking this, but Jerry Fallwell doesn't even have to wait until he gets there before being roasted. Prolific Associated Content Content Producer thebarefoot (I think his name's funny) has written a brutally, almost honest report of the Reverend's long awaited passing. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/246359/jerry_falwell_dead_richard_dawkins.html

Even Jesus Christ is a Blogger

I've come across the greatest blog that I've seen in quite awhile and, excuse the expression, but by God I feel the need to share. It's a blog written by the son of God himself, Jesus H. Christ. In the blog that began in April, J.C. tells his readers of the trials and tribulations of his life and clears up a few misconceptions. He sounds like a pretty decent guy just trying to get through each day, not unlike the rest of us. Check it out.http://jesuschristscoolblog.blogspot.com/

Generational Realities

After writing a very provocative article on Baby Boomers and Generation Y, I recieved a lot of feedback from readers that either really disagreed or thought I was right on the money with my analysis. Thanks to all who have written me.

This morning a friend put it into perspective for me. This video says a lot.

How to Avoid DUI Convictions

Believe it or not, the police will try to trick you into doing things to help them obtain a conviction, no matter how much you've had to drink before driving. Speaking from personal experience, I've learned what you should do to avoid incriminating yourself when they request you perform a field sobriety test.

Please remember, driving while drunk or high is not a good idea and as I mentioned in previous articles, a conviction can end life as you know it. While my expertise is limited to practical experience and many attorneys agree with the points I mention in this article, it is not intended to replace professional legal counsel.

Stuffed Monkey Leads to Drug Bust

I finally broke down and submitted a news story to Associated Content, simply because it was too funny and unbelievable to ignore. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/219640/stuffed_monkey_lands_texas_couple_in.html

New Word Discovered

I have discovered (or created) a new word that I'm going to share with those of you brave enough to venture to these web pages. My guess is you will help me get the word well known and in common usage by enough people that Webster will have no choice but to officially accept it's definition and include it in the next edition of their etymological tome.

The word is: squat-tle \skwat-el\ - transitive verb: The manner in which one moves between the toilet and the closet containing the spare roll of toilet tissue.

I've been known to invent some pretty creative words in the past, but this is more than an attempt to win at Scrabble.