Entries by Jerry Winkel
Are you kidding me?
This blows my mind. Why on earth does the Pentagon need to get involved in gay pride? How is the relevant to national security? Washington (CNN) — The Department of Defense announced Thursday that it will be commemorating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride later this month. The event will be the first of its […]
Poetry in Motion
Some Guy Turned His Dead Cat Into A Helicopter Following this cat’s tragic demise after a fatal encounter with a car, Dutch Artist Bart Jansen turned the remains of the feline into a remote controlled helicopter. The device has been dubbed the Orvillecopter after the cat’s namesake American aviator Orville Wright. Click to enlarge.
Obama Quote
“The private sector is doing fine,” the president said during a White House press conference. “Where we’re seeing weaknesses in our economy have to do with state and local government. … If Republicans want to be helpful, if they really want to move forward and put people back to work, what they should be thinking […]
Big Brother
So two months ago my wife was down with a herniated disc. I’m swamped at work. I’m traveling. My boys have to be driven ten places every day. It’s one of the busiest times in my life and my wife’s car needs to be inspected. I don’t have time to do it. Finally, I have […]
Rudy
I just watched Rudy for about the twentieth time. It’s an awesome movie. I find it inspirational and motivating every time I see it.
Outlawing Big Gulps
How can NYC justify outlawing Big Gulps and not outlaw cigarettes and booze? Big Gulps can increase your weight but they don’t kill. You can’t come close to drawing the cause and effect argument on soda that you can tobacco. Big Gulps don’t impare your driving. They don’t contribute to domestic violence. They don’t impact […]
Modern Day Selling of Indulgences
My 8th grader has a B- in Algebra. His teacher told the class that they could increase their grade by bringing in pencils. How much do you think it would cost to go from a B- to a B? Would you believe $20? I can’t be the only one who finds that offensive. It reminds […]
Frontline: Money, Power and Wall Street
This is an excellent Frontline. Well worth watching. It’s obviously an investment in time but you won’t regret it. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/money-power-wall-street/
Michelle Obama Special
Massachusetts To Ban Bake Sales? May 7, 2012 Brownies, cupcakes and other sugar-laden contraband will be outlawed in Massachusetts public schools as health officials battle what they call crisis-level obesity in children. All bake sales will be banned beginning Aug. 1, the Boston Herald reported. The ban would apply 30 minutes before the start of […]
