Mistakes to make on Christmas!!!

First of all, don't read the news! I won't repeat the news, as pretty much of it was not good. Well, except the mountains had a white Christmas, giving much needed snowpack a boost!

Second of all, don't tell anybody you don't celebrate Christmas.... or they will be shocked and dismayed. That is, unless you are Jewish and they will immediately understand.

If it is o.k. for a self-defined agnostic/Zoroastrian/spiritualist like myself to go around wishing people a happy Christmas (and a Merry New Year - and then another Chinese one in February and then finally the Persian one in the Spring)... Well, then it should be o.k. for everyone else to wish people of the majority glad tidings, etc...

For me, though, it is tough!!! Always glad when actual Dec 25 gets here as it be over... Hardly anyone to celebrate it with, except Ebenezer Toan and our happy little weenie dog, Laura.... And believe you me, I'm thankful for that! I've had leaner years! And I could in the future!

Yeah, Atheist Steve really liked Christmas and look where it got him! He wanted to celebrate it with me and his other friends, but the 100 year blizzard came and although we had a small get together later, he slipped on the humongous snow bank and almost died right there. A few days later he died from a fall when getting up to go to the bathroom...

Not to be bah humbug, but stories such as the above or today's news might give you some perspective on my seasonal blues.

A Christian Christmas in Snowy Iran!!!

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Article by William Weldin

Vatican backs gay decriminalization, not U.N. measure

Well, at least can't they get something passed that condems the hanging of underaged teens, like they do in Iran? The Vatican is so worried about the "sanctity of marriage", that they overlook the sanctity of LIFE! Nobody was asking countries to allow gay marriage, but the Vatican somehow felt that the wording of the majority resolution would somehow weaken their great institution of "marriage".

In failing to endorse the majority resolution, the fucking Vatican becomes complicant in the murders taking place in Iran and other countries.

"Merry" Christmas!

This so reminds me of times in Merry Olde England, where Christmas was thought to be a raucous, drunken party in the middle of winter... It sounds cool, but then what would we have to do on New Years???

Yes, I have decided to enbibe a bit... But just some red wine. Stuff's to strong to guzzle it, as I had in the past with beer. But a couple of glasses gets me a light buzz, without a hangover. Appropriate for the holiday spirit, eh?

Kill Madoff!

I'm sorry, but I saw him walking down the street on tv... Madoff was the investment guru who ran a ponzi scheme... Get a gun and kill the bastard! All those people who were bilked out of all that money deserve some justice! Just be happy it wasn't me!

Would I buy a Chevy?

Yup, I would. In the wake of a GM bankruptcy, I suspect there will be back yard businesses popping up to do the maintenance and aftermarket parts to keep them running. Especially the older models. I have to say, as one who drives a Ford, that there is absolutely nothing wrong with American vehicles. Oh, yes they went through a difficult period of quality in the 70's and 80's. But my little Ranger is one good running truck. Yeah, I suppose I should pull out the dipstick more often as she has over 180K miles and would presumably start using some oil at some point. But so far no oil usage. Amazing!

Hmm... Hope he is clean...

Though I don't care for his father, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. seems to be a decent guy. I'm hearing stuff like Guv. Blago. saying that Jackson's wife didn't get a job with the Illinois Lottery because a $25k donation was not forthcoming to him. It is reported that Jackson had talked to the Feds before about Blago.

If he isn't tainted by this mess, all the better. And also, I feel even more so about Obama. But heck, what do we really know about these people? It could go either way.

Of course, the Guv. is not giving up without a fight... He doesn't give a damn that it hurts the people of his state to stay on. He probably stepped on a lot of people to get where he is today.

Four Senators gone....

Well, I suppose if you are a conservative Republican, you’d like seeing these Democrats going to the Obama Administration in order to give the Republicans more power in the Senate. But now, Senators Obama, Biden, Clinton and Salazar presumably will be gone. Did I miss any others? There is such thing as experience and while none of these people are really seasoned, excepting Senator Biden, it does take away some years of experience.

Of course for Colorado, I will not be too upset to lose Ken Salazar. I would rank him as o.k., but not the strongest Senator. He has introduced little legislation and none of note. Still, he can be classified as a moderate, whereas the liberal Colorado Governor might appoint a liberal Senator. As Interior Secretary, well at least Ken knows a little about the West.

With Illinois, all I can say is that prick of a Governor had better NOT appoint somebody… especially himself!!! The people of Illinois deserve better and might even deserve a special election. Problem is they have to get Barack’s seat filled in a timely manner. I know it would serve Illinois Democrats right to have the special election happen and a Republican take the seat…

"This is your farewell kiss, you dog!"

Not one, but two shoes! Haha... I don't know if anyone is upset about the shoe-throwing incident, but I'm sure as heck not! It is surprising that two shoes got launched before the guy got tackled. Anyway, I'm sure that although not everyone feels that way about President Bush in Iraq, there are a lot that do!

Good throw! (also, good job ducking, Bush)

We don't need this shit!

Look, I'm not necessarily surprised about Gov. Blagojevich of Illinois being indicted in this scandal. But it is hitting a bit too close to home for Pres elect Obama. Let us hope he is clear of any taint in this mess. Reportedly, one thing Blag was trying to do is sell Obama's former Senate seat to the highest bidder.

Only the really petty and bitter opponents of Obama would want to see him wrapped up in this. So far, it looks like he is not. But this hits too close to home for comfort! As for Illinois, well it is a big (population wise) state and it would be helpful if they could get a replacement Guv in there fairly quickly. Kind of like they did in New York after Spitzer resigned.

Now, will the scumbag Guv resign? It looks pretty serious for him and although I'd like to presume innocence, it probably won't be. Alas, sometimes these people can be stubborn...

Totally insane!

Talk about senseless... What about that Wal Mart employee trampled to death on Black Friday? First of all I didn't know Wal Mart had Black Friday sales events! Second, what kind of insane pigs would be so eager to get in that store so early? Would they not even notice the person under their feet?

Yes, I shop at Wally World sometimes... Not my favorite thing to do, but yes their everyday prices are low. But I sure as HELL wouldn't go to some crowded sales event! Excuse the sexism, but I can envision a bunch of huge bimbo cows rushing the door. It's not just my imagination that a lot of people who buy all that pre-cooked and processed food are grossly overweight. And this includes men, too! But heck, maybe it was some kind of big screen tv event?

Yes, I'll continue to shop there. From what I can see it wasn't the store's fault, although I think they should take a look at their opening procedures. It was the rude, selfish people who trampled that poor associate to death! Personally, I'll look for times when the store isn't so crowded to do my shopping. They advertise everyday low prices and this is pretty much true.

I can only hope that Wally World does the right thing and helps that person's grieving family out.

This is the place to do it...

If ya come here for holiday cheer, yer outa luck!!! I do not want to spread my gloom to everyone else, but it should be recorded for posterity. Alas, nobody reads Zim's Rants anymore, so I don't have to worry about getting people depressed. Not that anyone would give a rat's ass anyway!

But lest ye get too much glee, I'm makin' her through in fine shape. Even giving a few dollars for charity. Ho Ho...