Author: Guy Hall

Okay, So I Forgot A Title

~ Guy Hall

I think this post over at Booman Tribune by Geov Parish really nails the truth about the damage done to the Republican Brand.

A lot of students didn’t get why this couldn’t be resolved (“Can’t the president just make them do it?” “Don’t they know that people are suffering?”) or why other countries never have something like a government shutdown (cue explanations of the strengths and weaknesses of our unique government structure, and the purpose, when it works properly, of checks and balances). Several students had parents who are public employees for the city or county; they were worried that their dads would be laid off. (“Those are separate budgets, so, no – but in the long term they get affected by the money that filters down from the state and feds.”) And so on. After about 20 minutes of listening to this, a small kid up front raises his hand and asks, simply, “Are Republicans stupid?”

Let me get one thing straight; when a thirteen year old can ask that simple of a question, it goes a long way towards showing that the Republican Party has screwed itself. Geov is right, kids have a bull shit detector. It is obvious from this story that the Republican bullshit is not being accepted by kids. Understand, this is the impression of a future voter. And do not think he is alone.  This impression is at an age when it will damn near be indelible.

And since to be Republican is to be associated with Conservatism……..

Yeah, the Republican Party/Conservative movement is screwed. I cannot help but wonder if this means they will be wondering the political wilderness for decades and decades.

Update: Yeah, go ahead, throw a frivolous lawsuit at me because I forgot a title to this post. Well, I fixed it now, so bugger off!

Control/Alt/Delete

~ Guy Hall

gop-terrorists-error-recovery-siubhanduinneIn case you are wondering; no, control/alt/delete will not get you to this screen. What a shame. It would make the Republicans rather redundant……..

Wait.

Oh, and a tip o’ the hat to Anne Laurie of Balloon Juice.

Eric Cantor given control of House

~ Guy Hall

Eric Cantor given control of House in late night rule change by GOP.

And now we know why the GOP cannot get anything done in the House of Representatives; they are bickering over who’s in charge like children in the playground at recess.

However, the rule change pushed through in the dead of night without any oversight or debate instead put the authority to proceed into the hands of the majority leader in the house, Eric Cantor. This is the same Eric Cantor who is known for having gutted anti-corruption and bribery legislation. And now, he runs the show. Even House Speaker John Boehner can not bring it up to a vote.

This rule change was uncovered by Maryland Representative Chris Van Hollen, who brought it to the House Floor late last week, as you can see below.

This needs to stop. Our country’s welfare is at stake and these Republican Bozos in the House are playing power games.

2013 Tour De Rook – Leg 28

~ Guy Hall

To the stats!

  1. Temperature: 60°FTour_Rook
  2. Wind: WSW 9 mph
  3. Humidity: 47%
  4. Miles: 11.69
  5. Time: 0:46:36
  6. Max Speed: 19.0 mph
  7. Average Speed: 15.0 mph
  8. iPod: Paul McCartney & Wings – Band On The Run
  9. Temperature: 59°F
  10. Wind: W 5 mph
  11. Humidity: 45%

I pushed myself hard. As a result I ended up with a side ache the last couple of miles. I will tell you, though, that it was a beautiful day for a bike ride. Cool, brightly colored, and dry. I have to admit it is my second favorite condition for riding.

2013 Tour De Rook – Leg 27

~ Guy Hall

To the stats!

  1. Temperature: 68°FTour_Rook
  2. Wind: W 10 mph Gusts 21
  3. Humidity: 30%
  4. Miles: 10.49
  5. Time: 0:44:25
  6. Max Speed: 26.4 mph
  7. Average Speed: 14.1 mph
  8. iPod: Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
  9. Temperature: 63°F
  10. Wind: SW 8 mph
  11. Humidity: 39%

Why two sets of weather stats? Because I went riding just before sunset. By the time I returned to home the sun had hit the horizon and the wind, temperature, and humidity had changed enough for me to feel warranted in posting the difference. I have no doubt the change in wind had a big difference in my overall performance.

And  yes, I am aware that I took over a week off from the Tour. I have not been feeling the best. My stomach has been bothering me. Also, I have been busy with other things. But there was nothing holding me back tonight from riding. But now it is time for me to make something to eat and to change the sheets on my bed. I want clean sheets after taking a shower.

2013 Tour De Rook – Leg 26; Equinox Run!

~ Guy Hall

To the stats!

  1. Miles: 10.48Tour_Rook
  2. Time: 0:42:43
  3. Max Speed: 26.6 mph
  4. Average Speed: 14.6 mph
  5. iPod: The Beatles – The White Album
  6. Temperature: 68°F
  7. Wind: SE 7 mph
  8. Humidity: 53%

I contemplated a longer ride, but I still have shopping to do, as well as the bathroom sink and counter to clean yet. So, just a run to Finlayson and back. The one problem was a side ache. I  have not had one yet this year. Oh, a couple of times there was the threat of a side ache, but I managed to avoid it by cutting back a bit on my effort and taking a little extra time to stretch. However, today the side ache came on suddenly, catching me by surprise. I attempted to breath past it, but no luck.  I finally stopped somewhere between the Pine River and an intersection the bike path crosses to walk off the side ache. I can still feel its echo in my side as I type. I am not sure what causes side aches, but it feels like there is something rubbing up against my diaphragm, like a rib or something. Anyway, I still managed to do pretty damn good despite the side ache.

 

Equinox Cleaning!

~ Guy Hall

Let see; I have one load of laundry washed, dried, and hung. I have another load in the washing machine just waiting for me to put it in the dryer. I vacuumed. I swept and mopped the bathroom and kitchen floors. I dusted off my TV, the stand, and the various electronic boxes on the stand. And to top it all off, I mowed the lawn! Damn, I kicked butt!

Oh, and I also set up an old set of computer speakers in the living room and connected my iPod to them so that I could rock out while cleaning!

Now? Time for a bike ride!

Update: I forgot – I also cleaned the refrigerator!

2013 Tour De Rook – Leg 25

~ Guy Hall

To the stats!

  1. Miles: 10.99Tour_Rook
  2. Time: 0:45.21
  3. Max Speed: 26.3 mph
  4. Average Speed: 14.5 mph
  5. iPod: The Beatles – 1967 to 1970
  6. Temperature: 64°F
  7. Wind: SE 13 mph G 20 mph
  8. Humidity: 60%

Got home from work and hit the road as soon as possible. When I walked into the house it was still a nice, bright, blue sky. When I stepped back out with the bike, the clouds had rolled in. When I finally pulled back into the yard, the little bit of blue sky that had been hanging on in the east was finally overtaken by the clouds. All in all though, a nice ride.

This time I not only pushed myself, I managed to stretch out a bit more than usual. I have never been loose. I could never keep my legs straight and touch my toes or put my forehead to my knee. So I bend my legs a bit, grab my toes, and slowly push my knee down until I can not tolerate the pain in my hamstring. I am making progress, but I will never be able to stretch out like most people.

2013 Tour De Rook – Leg 24

~ Guy Hall

To the stats!

  1. Miles: 11.30Tour_Rook
  2. Time: 0:45.04
  3. Max Speed: 18.9 mph
  4. Average Speed: 15.0 mph
  5. iPod: None
  6. Temperature: 59°F
  7. Wind: NE 7 mph
  8. Humidity: 63%

Okay, I had to replace another tire. This time a bubble started to develop on the front wheel. So, $66.00 later I have a different model of tire. I was getting tired of the Nimbus tire always going bad. That was the third tire. So, this time I bought the Infinity model. It is still a Specialized brand, with a bit more tread. Hopefully a tougher tire.