tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.comments2023-10-25T04:16:40.244-05:00A beast, an angel and a madmanAlbert Riehlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14962103922332119364noreply@blogger.comBlogger427125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-89415103206864897372012-12-07T03:12:31.994-06:002012-12-07T03:12:31.994-06:00Disagree on the doctor front, because there's ...Disagree on the doctor front, because there's never a shortage of sick people and no need to create a need there. (biased of course, my family's filled with doctors)<br /><br />Your thoughts on the media are sorrowing because they are, alas, all too true. And well called on the last bit. I complain about the media being a business all the time, but the truth is my frustration is with the people who it panders to, myself hopefully not but probably inevitably included. -TalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-11509833754462214092012-12-05T13:49:27.066-06:002012-12-05T13:49:27.066-06:00As for the actual content of your blog, I agree th...As for the actual content of your blog, I agree that 'the media' has devolved because we have let it. <br /><br />We do tell the networks what we like by what we watch and they keep a close eye on that. <br /><br />If people really hated reality tv, it would no longer exist. If people really wanted news instead of opinions, well.. we'd have it because we'd demand it. Malachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449725691033549245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-77172116578353553812012-12-05T13:47:02.303-06:002012-12-05T13:47:02.303-06:00"Your doctor’s primary business is making mon..."Your doctor’s primary business is making money, not making you healthy. Your priest’s primary business is getting butts in seats and donations in the baskets, not helping you get to heaven."<br /><br />I disagree with the bottom line for every profession is making money. If I wanted to make money I could have been a thousand other things and not a pastor. I have doctor friends who actually want to help keep people healthy. I have people leaving my church who actually tithe (10% of a very nice income apparently) and all I told them is, "Make sure you find a church that fits because you are church people. I'm sorry it hasn't worked out here, but it's not like that everywhere". because the truth is a pastor's job IS getting them to heaven and the moment we forget that is the moment we might as well be a real estate agent or whatever. <br /><br />I know there are pastors out there that are more concerned with the bottom line than heaven, but many of us are way more worried about the state of your soul than the state of a building. A church is the people, not the place where we worship. Malachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449725691033549245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-84333298276517543412012-12-05T13:06:47.622-06:002012-12-05T13:06:47.622-06:00For the record, I'm aware that in the previous...For the record, I'm aware that in the previous post to this one, I too blame "the media" for all the evils of the world. I am an ever-evolving person and I change my mind as I go along. Take comfort in the fact that these are nothing more than opinions. Albert Riehlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14962103922332119364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-26675424882345213972012-11-26T16:18:50.017-06:002012-11-26T16:18:50.017-06:00Can I just say what a comfort to uncover someone w...Can I just say what a comfort to uncover someone who truly understands what they are <br />talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue <br />to light and make it important. More and more people need to check this out and understand this side of your story.<br />I was surprised you are not more popular because you most certainly possess the gift.<br /><i>Feel free to surf my webpage</i> ... <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBv9CRkEvRI" rel="nofollow">how to play piano</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-10830100833836520182012-05-10T08:53:05.667-05:002012-05-10T08:53:05.667-05:00My opinion is that it's not gay marriage, its ...My opinion is that it's not gay marriage, its marriage and what right does anyone have to say that 2 people of the same gender can't love each other.<br />Lee Mee xXxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871958031370646565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-53414756606470542932012-05-09T16:50:26.106-05:002012-05-09T16:50:26.106-05:00I disagree about it not affecting everyone. When o...I disagree about it not affecting everyone. When one person's rights are trampled on, then everyone's rights are trampled on. <br /><br />If we always take the view, "What has this to do with me?" then we would never have come as far as we have with equal rights for women, blacks, and Asians. Some of the majority NEEDED to care for change to happen.<br /><br />Yes, in some ways the LGBT community has made great strides, but as long as they are deprived the right to get married, it should be something that bothers everyone. <br /><br />Marriage should not be a joke. And I think one way to uphold the sanctity of it would be to let the people that love each other get married. <br /><br />I like your idea of getting rid of the word marriage in government and I never thought about how the perks for being married are unfair to single people. <br /><br />Thanks for making some really good points.Malachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449725691033549245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-58109472282479602342012-05-09T13:08:59.202-05:002012-05-09T13:08:59.202-05:00The libertarian point of view, articulated well.The libertarian point of view, articulated well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-22019078416595510952012-05-09T12:53:50.975-05:002012-05-09T12:53:50.975-05:00*thunderous standing ovation*!!!!!!!!*thunderous standing ovation*!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-27959965844214269982012-05-09T10:54:09.901-05:002012-05-09T10:54:09.901-05:00I always love your take on things, Al. Take care,...I always love your take on things, Al. Take care, friend.Amandahttp://ammitchell.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-77852918991001140602012-05-04T19:42:44.955-05:002012-05-04T19:42:44.955-05:00I agree it seemed contrived and now that you have ...I agree it seemed contrived and now that you have mentioned sweeps - it really does click.<br /><br />God that's a shame. Two families have been torn apart and now the media is making it so much worse for the glory of a news story. <br /><br />I've been having the same problem with politics in the last ten years. So much of what is reported is absolutely irrelevant to why a person should or shouldn't vote for the candidates. <br /><br />Maybe it has always been this way, I'm not sure, but it appears to be getting worse every single year.Malachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449725691033549245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-20476177143989079532012-04-15T15:24:13.671-05:002012-04-15T15:24:13.671-05:00Things only become national news nowaydays if some...Things only become national news nowaydays if someone can make it into that. Martins parents are lucky that his was able to make it onto the front page news and NOW something is being done about it. But if they hadn't cried foul he would have just been another statistic. Its a shame it had to happen.<br />I like your perspective though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-87433791443769694222012-04-13T17:07:08.527-05:002012-04-13T17:07:08.527-05:00I totally agree with you! There's a mother tha...I totally agree with you! There's a mother that dumped her baby in a dumpster here in CO and I guarantee it did not make national news. I think its a sad story all the way around and it impacts both families, but the big deal the media has turned it into - I doubt it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-38024656827664746172012-03-30T09:21:44.783-05:002012-03-30T09:21:44.783-05:00I had someone do this to me the other day! I wante...I had someone do this to me the other day! I wanted to club them over the head with a dead baby seal. <br /><br />I keep telling my friends, "I don't like people. They're stupid." <br /><br />They just stare at me because of what I do. I suppose I should have more tolerance for idiots, but I really don't. Shhh.. don't tell! ;)Malachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449725691033549245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-54769135264118995612012-03-30T07:12:55.758-05:002012-03-30T07:12:55.758-05:00The only exception to this of course is big 'M...The only exception to this of course is big 'Mack' trucks or other extra-long vehicle which the average person is not permitted to drive. My only conclusion as to their reasoning is that they've seen these professionally driven vehicles and for some reason, seem to think it is a 'nevessary point of driving.Edanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264700264001984981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-74539716401722894802012-03-30T00:20:41.627-05:002012-03-30T00:20:41.627-05:00there really *are* morons everywhere. fabulous.there really *are* morons everywhere. fabulous.Catharsishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05757440421996823958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-84315224557272560952012-03-29T17:39:26.295-05:002012-03-29T17:39:26.295-05:00Oh gods, I thought my city was the only one. What ...Oh gods, I thought my city was the only one. What is this fuckery?! -KiraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-22024121127750936802012-03-29T12:26:52.098-05:002012-03-29T12:26:52.098-05:00I totally agree! This concept was one of the first...I totally agree! This concept was one of the first my dad taught me when I was learning to drive and I'm amazed at how many people don't realize that by veering into the other lane before turning, they are just waiting to cause an accident (one that they'll avoid, of course).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-39096817664400034902012-03-26T12:42:34.928-05:002012-03-26T12:42:34.928-05:00Huh - I've never heard of this dude but you...Huh - I've never heard of this dude but you've sold me!iSwimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-49963346739780902012012-03-26T12:06:25.562-05:002012-03-26T12:06:25.562-05:00I want to pick up The Mirage NOW.
P.S. Great revie...I want to pick up The Mirage NOW.<br />P.S. Great review, Al!<br /><br />-KiraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-87069142914384248022012-03-26T11:56:40.377-05:002012-03-26T11:56:40.377-05:00Oh, sorry, the above (or below?) was Glennman.Oh, sorry, the above (or below?) was Glennman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-80711949900608416192012-03-26T11:56:20.825-05:002012-03-26T11:56:20.825-05:00I'd never heard of this guy before you mention...I'd never heard of this guy before you mentioned him, and now I'm definitely excited to check him out.<br /><br />Hey, did you know Josh Bazell published a sequel to Beat the Reaper? It's called Wild Thing and I'm reading it right now. So far? Bizarre and funny, just like the first, though a little slower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-90020885692442250022012-03-23T20:41:07.299-05:002012-03-23T20:41:07.299-05:00Are you dumb? This is clearly anti-capitalist.Are you dumb? This is clearly anti-capitalist.Eric Larsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-39607600593750949272012-03-08T11:02:52.745-06:002012-03-08T11:02:52.745-06:00I've always found in interesting that if a wom...I've always found in interesting that if a woman uses birth control, she's probably an easy slut.<br /><br />But a man who uses condoms with a bunch of different women, is just a man. <br /><br />And yet, as a previous poster has mentioned, the pill is now being used for so much more than it was originally intended. <br /><br />I hope President Obama sent Rush some flowers with a big rubber balloon that says Thank you, Dickhead. I know he didn't, but damn, I wish he could!Malachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449725691033549245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213815482235796893.post-66256407411263384642012-03-06T03:48:56.205-06:002012-03-06T03:48:56.205-06:00Absolutely brilliant article. I've been shock...Absolutely brilliant article. I've been shocked that nobody's talking about this jerk. Throwing this innocent urine collector to the wolves. As bad as Roger Clemens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com