The twenty-seventh amendment is a complete waste. It states that the income of the Senators and Representatives can't be changed without an election of representatives - in other words, the senators and representatives can't get a raise until the representatives vote for one. That's a load of bull. Why the heck wouldn't the representatives want to give themselves a raise? I mean, come on, do you think they would seriously say, "Oh no, I don't really want some more money for myself..." Give me a break!

 

What happened to the English language? Is no one aware of how ridiculous he or she sounds? Here is a typical conversation in colloquial English:

"hey"

"sup"

"So, like, what did you like do today?"

"Nuthin' much, just chillin'."

"cool. Did you know that like Bob has a crush on like Joe?"

"Eww, that's sick man, they're gay!"

"I know, I was like, 'Dude, you guys are so gay!', and they were like, 'So what?'"

 

OK, now this is mild compare to how odd some people sound. Obviously you can see that there is a problem here when you see the conversation in writing. I'll bet you that at least one out of every 20 words that someone says is "like." Did humans just all of a sudden become more ignorant? Whoever started this new wave of speech should be punished.

 

 

 

Why is it that you must perform two miracles to officially become a saint? Are there really that many people out there who have performed only one miracle? I didn't think so. So how come those people who have done one miracle don't get any recognition? This is pretty stupid - why do you have to prove yourself to be a messenger of God over again?

 

Oh, and another thing, you can only be declared a saint after you're dead for at least five years. So what's the point in becoming a saint? Sure, you get some spiffy things like a day named after you, and worship - but so what? You're dead!

 

Is this the best thing Tom Ridge and the new Homeland Security Department can think of? Then I say get rid of the new department! For those of who have been hibernating for the past three years, Congress voted to form a new department of the executive branch after September 11th. It is a higher office that the seperate agencies of the CIA and the FBI have to report to. Supposedly, these two agencies both had different information about a coming terrorist act, and if they had worked together, maybe they could have predicted and prevented 9/11. bs! Anyway, now they have a new department headed by Tom Ridge.

 

So far what the department has come up with is this - a five-tiered color warning chart littered with qualitative adjectives like "high" alert (orange) and "severe" alert (red). But this doesn't tell us anything about what they found out! It doesn't tell us what we should be looking out for - perhaps they found evidence that your neighbor is plotting to bomb the white house; you wouldn't have a clue! It just tells us that there's a possible threat.

 

Another brilliant idea that the Homeland Security Department had was to bug all of our phones and have access to all the books that we've bought. I think this violates the Fourth Amendment, which protects us from unnecessary search and seizure, but apparently Tom Ridge didn't think about that. The idea behind this is that they can find out if anyone bought a book about bombing. Well, maybe someone is just interested in explosives - jeez! Down with the Homeland Security Department!

 

I was watching "Alias" the other day when I realized how stupid commercials for new episodes sound. The words "all new" are ubiquitous in television series advertising. Are they really going to have an episode that is only partially new? (stop thinking about it! The answer is no!) So why would they need to specify that it's all new? It doesn't even make it sound more catchy. There's absolutely no point!

 

Why does Contemporary Classical music have to be so strange and atonal? OK maybe I should tell you what that is first. It basically is music written after 1900 by classically-trained composers...in other words, any contemporary music that is not pop music. Don't get me wrong, some contemporary composers (Gershwin and Bernstein to name a couple) write great melodic music. But there's just some that must have been dropped when they were babies (Schoenberg for one). Some may have just had temporary insanity like Aaron Copland, who has written some beautiful music and some that fall short of that.

 

Why would anyone write atonal music (music without a set key or melody)? Doesn't that defeat the purpose? Heck, I would even prefer rap music to some of this junk. Why can't contemporary composers just return to the classic tonal, structured style of Mozart or Bach or even Tchaikovsky, who was a romantic composer? I hate this crazy neo-classical garbage!

 

Electric cars are obsolete. Why would anyone with a perfectly good car that runs on gasoline throw it away for some expensive, tiny vehicle? Anyway, most people who have cars with high pollution emissions can't afford to buy an electric car.

 

Besides, research on the fuel cell cars is progressing and soon that will be even more a efficient way to stop pollution. So what's the point of wasting money on a halfway-point that must be "recharged" frequently? That's right, there is none.

 

The car-making companies don't get anything from making electric cars either. I would imagine that it's pretty expensive to mass produce electric cars, and since not many people can afford or would want to buy one, the car companies don't make money. So it's a lose-lose situation here.

 

Basically, the electric car is a good concept in theory, but it's not worth it overall.

 

Why is it that whenever there's something that we don't like we say "That's gay"? That's pretty gay. Because if that's the best remark we can think of about something bad, there's a problem.

 

Okay look - for instance, sometimes we say: "I couldn't make up that test so I got a zero on it! That's so gay!" How can a test be gay?!? It doesn't make sense. And just because something's is bad, is it automatically gay?

 

You know what? I know what some of you shallow people out there are probably thinking..."Why is this guy defending gays. He must be gay!" What is your problem? Just because I'm saying that not all bad things are gay, that automatically makes me gay? Good Lord. People these days...

 

All I'm saying is, the expression, "That's gay" should be outlawed.

 

First off, I know "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" is not a reality show, and I have nothing against game shows, but it seemed like a clever title.

 

Secondly, what's with all the stupid reality shows lately? It's so annoying to just turn on the T.V. looking for something good to watch, and find "Married by America," in which people vote for two people who barely even know each other and force them to marry! Then again, why would anyone want to enter this show? I bet it's just for their fifteen seconds of fame. I think it's disappointing.

 

Sure, I'll admit, I occasionally watch "Star Search" or "American Idol" just out of curiosity, and sometimes it's pretty entertaining to watch how horrible some people sound on T.V., but this is just too much. I've never even heard of most of the "celebrities" on "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here," and pretending a man is a millionaire to get someone to marry him? It's disgusting!

 

The world has become a conformatist empire! Don't know what conformist is? Well, I bet you though I was about to say "Find out for yourself." This time I'll actually tell you - comformism is exactly what it sounds like: you conform yourself to the "norm." Basically, you don't form your own thoughts, but you just accept what other people say is right.

 

Now, I'm not saying that I've never done this, but it's becoming more and more common, and I think it's partially because people are becoming more lazy and unwilling to think for themselves. Or we feel insecure and want desperately to be an accepted member of society.

 

And comformism isn't a new idea either. Ever since the beginning of man (probably), people don't like to challenge what is accepted as truth. Galileo was persecuted and placed under house arrest for his belief that the earth revolved around the sun. The people who first realized that the world was round were scoffed at and unaccepted. These risks may also have led to the rise of conformism.

 

What is the significance? Well, if people continue to just accept what already is and are afraid to be laughed at, how is the world going to progress? IT WON'T! Armageddon is near! No, just kidding. But great leaps in technology will not be made. So don't be afraid to say what you want! Screw other people's opinions! You may be a bona fide genius, but if you don't speak up, WHO WILL KNOW?

 

 

 

Yesterday, as I was reclining on my luxurious beige leather couch, I read about "Shot Spot" in Tennis magazine. This new machine can almost always accurately tell if the ball is in or out. Those of you who don't know what that means, learn how to play tennis. NOW!

 

Anyway, with the development of new technology, I think that we should get rid of umpires and referees that often make outrageous calls. Using the machines would be much more fair, and there wouldn't be any conflict over who was fouled in basketball or if the break point shot was out (and Andy Roddick wouldn't have to yell so much).

 

I know, I know, sometimes it's fun to watch Marat Safin throw his racket at the ground, smash it, and watch it bounce ten feet in the air; and sometimes a horrible call helps give your team victory, but still. Sometimes we have to sacrifice entertainment for fairness, people!

 

In case you haven't heard, french fries are now called "freedom fries". And in case you haven't guessed the reason, it's because the French didn't back us up in the War in Iraq. That's right. Just because they didn't support us, someone had the crazy idea that we should change the name that we know and love for the salty, delectable treats.

 

I think it was a very stupid (for lack of a better word) idea. Sure we don't like the French as much, but even good friends argue sometimes, right? Besides that, "freedom fries" just doesn't have that ring to it. More importantly, how does changing the name of french fries affect anything? It's not like the French will say, "Oh no. Zee Americans have changed the name of their fries! Now we are compelled to agree with them!" Yeah, right - when pigs fly!

 

All I'm saying is, there's no point in changing the name of french fries.

 

I know I could have written two editorials for this, but deal with it!

 

Pop-ups and billboards are stupid. There are no other words that describe them. They're just plain stupid!

 

Unless there's some psychological reason why they are effective, there's no point in making a billboard or pop-up. Pop-ups just piss us off and make us frustrated. How does that encourage us to buy whatever superfluous product they're offering? I think I speak for everyone when I say, "Down with pop-ups!"

 

Billboards are less frustrating, since they don't get in the way of what you're trying to do, but I still don't see a point. In the one second that we see a billboard while zooming down the highway, do we even remember what they say? And even if they are really catchy, why would we look at a billboard and want to buy or do something. Billboards with information are even more stupid. Will we really remember all that after we get off the highway and see about 50 other billboards? Give me a break!

 

I don't understand why people enjoy watching horror movies. Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against them, but why pay good money to get yourself scared to death?

 

I'm not afraid to admit that I'm frightened by these crazy thrillers, but how can anyone enjoy them? Sure, they may be masterpieces of cinematography, but why risk nightmares every night for the next five days?

 

I need some feedback here. Why in God's name would boys want to sag their pants so low? To show off their vibrantly colored underwear to other perfectly straight boys, or to girls who would rather not see where the sun don't shine? I hope not.

 

Don't give me that "popular" BS. It's ridiculous! Who started this "popular" fad in the first place? Who made this junk "in style"? What the heck was their problem?! Now people who'd rather not run around with half of their butt sticking out of their pants are teased. And for what? Not doing something that is frighteningly gay? Doesn't anyone else feel uncomfortable in a world where showing underwear is fashionable? Or am I just being illogical? I mean, come on. It's just plain stupid. Heck, I don't even think it makes you look more attractive or anything. Oh get over it...I know what you're thinking...I am not gay and I do not find other men attractive, I'm just making a comment about how backwards our society has become.

 

Don't worry guys. This isn't about how horrible vulgar language is, or why it's evil and it will send us to hell, or why no one should use it, or any of that crud. For Christ's sake, I'm not an old cynical priest! The only reason I don't use "bad" langauge in real life and on this site is because a) I don't want to get in trouble and sound rude and b) I don't want some of you running up to your parents saying how vulgar Axelodo is, yada, yada, yada or report me to tripod, who might take my site off the net (which I hope none of you want).

 

Anyways, I'm merely going to provide a few questions: Who determines what words are "vulgar? Why is "sh**" a bad word and "poop" not one? They mean the same thing! Another thing is, who invented these words? Better yet, who changed the word for female dog into the word for a mean woman (sort of)? Why aren't they just normal words in the dictionary? Once again, who deemed them vulgar?

 

I think that the only reason people swear is for social acceptance. Layman's terms: "They want to be cool." Either that, or they're trying to test out their freedom of speech, which, by the way, is a piss-poor excuse for getting in trouble. ("But mommy, I was only testing my freedom of speech!" Give me a break!) Once again, I want to remind you that I'm not criticizing you for cursing -- why would I give a rat's @$$ if you want to sound "vulgar"? -- I'm merely stating that the only reason that I think you're swearing is to fit in, which is, I think, another piss-poor reason to cuss.

 

After a friend of mine (Gabriel) showed me some funny stand up acts, I sort of caught a case of self-diagnosed comic fever. That's right - I watched Comedy Central every night.

 

I think the best comics have three - no four - things in common. A) They find funny, intersting material to talk about, so the audience isn't bored to death or compelled to hurl rotten tomatoes (an interesting web site, by the way) at them. B) They can do "realistic" impersonations - a MUST, if you really want to interest the audience, or at least, me, which is the  important. C) They have a vast repertoire of crazy facial expressions that they can use at the right times. And finally, D) they have to be able to mix all these things together into an act. A good example? PABLO FRANCISCO! Watch this video of him, not the best, but that's LEGAL (unlike Kaaza). Enjoy!

 

Can't get enough Pablo? Check the links page for some more hilarious videos.

 

You know what I hate? Comedians who think that they have to talk about disgusting things to be funny. It's stupid! You don't have to go around talking about genitalia to have a funny act! Jeez.

This is ridiculous!  Why would anyone ever want to invade someone's website that has had a lot of hard work put into it just to screw it up?  It's so...asinine, so childish. 

The cruelty just amazes me! In this perverse world of ours we have people who are dedicated to brining down multi-billion dollar corporations that employ thousands of people.  And for what?  For profit? No, these sick teenagers are doing it for fun, deriving pleasure from bringing down corporations that put food on the tables of the poor, the needy, the uneducated, sometimes, in hopes that their children will have a better life than they do.

Hackers are truly sick people who...

I cannot even find words to describe their nature.    

Terrorists, called romantics by some, are these days seen in the public eye as fanatics who martyr themselves in the name of God.  From Hamas to the Taliban, they're philosophy has always seemed to be: We shall target the civilian masses in order to scare everyone into meeting our demands.  Hence, "terrorist."  I can't possibly fathom how they can believe they are improving their situation, and how their demands are going to be met if they kill enough people.  Do they expect countries such as Israel to just stand by while their buses are bombed and it's impossible to not be suspicious of an abandoned suitcase in a cafe?  Of course not.  Terrorism is a rat race that will only cause an elevation of violence and death through retaliation and re-retaliation.   

 

 

 

Why can't dog owners just have a little more decency and pick up after their dogs? Is it so hard? Maybe it is, but that's what you get for buying a dog as a pet! I mean, come on, if you think of your pet as a member of the family, could you imagine letting your Aunt just suddenly stop in the middle of the sidewalk and take a dump? Not very pretty. So why let your dog?

 

What is this world coming to, when a sick deprived bored gossiping, mongering teenager will start an "online psychiatric hospital?"  The state of kids these days...sheesh.

Everything has to be online these days.  Grocery shop online, converse online through instant messaging services, play games online, etc. etc.  Is the noble office of head shrinkers destined to become an online activity as well?

I say that it is very well possible.  Look at the infinite infinite profiles and blogs out there, and you shall see millions of misunderstood generation x miscreants writing their heart out, crying "Look at me world! This is who I am!"  They use websites, and blogs, and profiles as a catharsis for their pain and suffering.

The time has come, I suppose, where people must tell other people of their life online. 

(If you actually had the time/energy/boredom to read through all that, I pity you.  If that makes me a hypocrite, I don't care)