The list is getting pretty long here in regards to Facebook annoyances, and I'm thinking about deleting my account. I'm not *quite* there, yet but I'm close.
I started off my morning getting my coffee and opening up FB to see what's going on. In my FB inbox there was a message from a gal I graduated with 25 years ago (and have not seen or heard from since other than the recent FB friend-request-brush) pissed off at me because I did not invite her half way across the country to a recent gathering at my house of old friends.
WTF?????? Excuse me, but I had NO idea that I owed a free vacation weekend to people I have not spoken to, or had personal communication or contact with in 25 years let alone get a nasty FB message for not inviting them.
The other thing that is starting to piss me off is that FB is starting to be used like a badge of accomplishments and LOOK AT ME!!!!!!!!! I don't care that your husband got "most successful businessman of the year" and that your status post groans about cleaning the six bathrooms in your gigantic house.
I do like to see pictures of kids, family and such.... that I don't mind. Just don't write a paragraph on how they are the salt of the earth, and so perfect and darling. We already know you think so. Just shut up and post the pic.
While we're on the subject of pix, PUH-LEEZE stop posting pix of yourselves in bikinis/speedos on vacation. TMI. I feel and taste a little bit of throw up in the back of my throat. It's that GAG reflex again.
The other thing that pisses me off now about FB is the stupid little world map that posts places you've been to. Who the fuck cares and what is the purpose???? So, you're a world-fuckin'-traveler and you've eaten monkey brains in Brazil. Big deal.
On the whole Facebook expeience, in the words of Austin Powers, "This is getting re-God-Damn-ridiculous."
I guess there really was a reason I parted company with so many Facebook people years ago. I think I need to do so again -- and leave no forwarding contact information. The people I really care about would know where to find me without Facebook now, anyway.....
Soooooo.... feel free to delete me as a "friend" as I don't give a crap, anyway.....
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Letting Go
It's official. My son has signed a contract with the United States military for six years. Am I really old enough to have a kid that age? I guess so.
Being he is going into intelligence, I am surprised that I have not been tracked down and interrogated by the Google Gestapo for my ultra-bitchy blog accusing me of being anti-American for my previous political rants;) Maybe that's coming. Oh well. If I tank my kid's military career, SORRY!!!!! Son, your bedroom will always be here -- with or without the Google Gestapo.
In any event, I get comments from other parents about my son's impending military duty like, "Oh my GAWD. I would NEVER allow MY kid to do THAT. Could not he qualify for anything BETTER in life?"
Ouch..... thanks for your support, ASSHOLE. Not only will my son be protecting your fat, stupid ass he will also have a job WITH REAL BENEFITS and be educated without piling up thousands of dollars of student debt all while risking his life for somebody as stupid, ungrateful and obnoxious as YOU.
Being he is going into intelligence, I am surprised that I have not been tracked down and interrogated by the Google Gestapo for my ultra-bitchy blog accusing me of being anti-American for my previous political rants;) Maybe that's coming. Oh well. If I tank my kid's military career, SORRY!!!!! Son, your bedroom will always be here -- with or without the Google Gestapo.
In any event, I get comments from other parents about my son's impending military duty like, "Oh my GAWD. I would NEVER allow MY kid to do THAT. Could not he qualify for anything BETTER in life?"
Ouch..... thanks for your support, ASSHOLE. Not only will my son be protecting your fat, stupid ass he will also have a job WITH REAL BENEFITS and be educated without piling up thousands of dollars of student debt all while risking his life for somebody as stupid, ungrateful and obnoxious as YOU.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Immigration: The New Generational Conflict
Really??? The new generational conflict? Come on. As one who is younger than the 45-year-old geezer age cut off, but married to one older than such, I find this headline insulting. What the subtext screams is, "You old farts don't know shit and should just die so we can rid you of your outdated belief system."
Not so fast, there, young whipper-snapper. The hippies of the 1960's thought the very same thing. They were determined to change the world. And guess what. Now they're the older generation you're bitching about. Maybe life lessons have taught them a thing or two that you 20 year-olds have absolutely NO clue about. Ya think???? I'm just sayin....
Ever hear of respecting your elders? Probably not, as you were raised thinking you were the center of the universe and everything should be handed to you. Your elders fought and died for this country that every body is so desperately illegally trying to break into. Show some respect.
The other thing that pisses me off is that the media is trying to portray that 'mature citizens' are the anti-christ and non-humanitarian. Bullshit. What the real issue is ILLEGAL immigration and not immigration in general. Nobody with active brain cells is bitching about LEGAL immigration. I wish the media would get that straight. But noooooooooo.... they like to lump it all together in one group.
While we're at it, I'm not going to let the geezer group off the hook. I dare you to find legitimate, legal labor (and pay them a dignified wage as opposed to cash under the table) to mow your lawn, paint your house, and change your depends. Put your money where your mouth is or shut the fuck up.
Not so fast, there, young whipper-snapper. The hippies of the 1960's thought the very same thing. They were determined to change the world. And guess what. Now they're the older generation you're bitching about. Maybe life lessons have taught them a thing or two that you 20 year-olds have absolutely NO clue about. Ya think???? I'm just sayin....
Ever hear of respecting your elders? Probably not, as you were raised thinking you were the center of the universe and everything should be handed to you. Your elders fought and died for this country that every body is so desperately illegally trying to break into. Show some respect.
The other thing that pisses me off is that the media is trying to portray that 'mature citizens' are the anti-christ and non-humanitarian. Bullshit. What the real issue is ILLEGAL immigration and not immigration in general. Nobody with active brain cells is bitching about LEGAL immigration. I wish the media would get that straight. But noooooooooo.... they like to lump it all together in one group.
While we're at it, I'm not going to let the geezer group off the hook. I dare you to find legitimate, legal labor (and pay them a dignified wage as opposed to cash under the table) to mow your lawn, paint your house, and change your depends. Put your money where your mouth is or shut the fuck up.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sonoma County Election Bitch
Yup.... there's lots of shit coming up for a vote soon here in Sonoma County, California.
.....and I do emphasize the SHIT.....
If I get one more piece of election literature tossed on my driveway with the candidate posing with the family and the dog trumpeting "family values" complete with the serene-oak-tree-roses-in-bloom-trickling-mountain-stream-backdrop I am going to throw up.
Gag me..... we all know how much the candidate has fucked around and/or screwed the public. Give me a break. We are not as stupid as the paid political consultant believes us to be.
.....and I do emphasize the SHIT.....
If I get one more piece of election literature tossed on my driveway with the candidate posing with the family and the dog trumpeting "family values" complete with the serene-oak-tree-roses-in-bloom-trickling-mountain-stream-backdrop I am going to throw up.
Gag me..... we all know how much the candidate has fucked around and/or screwed the public. Give me a break. We are not as stupid as the paid political consultant believes us to be.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Faisal Shahzad: Could Have Been Hero
Such a shame.... NY bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad was caught trying to board a jet leaving JFK. Faisal says the attempted bombing in Times Square a 'terrorist plot.'
Faisal Shahzad could have won both the hearts and minds of Pakistan AND Americans if he had only moved his target to Wall Street.
What a waste.....
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Can't Have It Both Ways
I'm sick of Hispanics wanting to be treated "just like all Americans" in one breath, but then wanting special consideration in the other. You can't have it both ways.
What the public doesn't really know is how much REVERSE discrimination goes on against anglos in their own country. Ask anybody who works in the food industry. The hispanics are not as innocent and victimized as they want the press to believe. They are just as guilty of discrimination, if not more so, than anglos. Unfortunately, anglos can't even speak out against discrimination aimed at them because that would be spun around to be "racist."
I can pin point specific instances. One has happened within the week right here in Sonoma County. An unqualified restaurant manager was hired because he was "hispanic." The reason the other candidates were not considered for the job was because the predominately Mexican kitchen staff would be upset.
If the Mexicans (or whatever) are so unhappy here, they can go back to where they came from. When they come over legally, then they have a right to complain. Until then, don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.
What the public doesn't really know is how much REVERSE discrimination goes on against anglos in their own country. Ask anybody who works in the food industry. The hispanics are not as innocent and victimized as they want the press to believe. They are just as guilty of discrimination, if not more so, than anglos. Unfortunately, anglos can't even speak out against discrimination aimed at them because that would be spun around to be "racist."
I can pin point specific instances. One has happened within the week right here in Sonoma County. An unqualified restaurant manager was hired because he was "hispanic." The reason the other candidates were not considered for the job was because the predominately Mexican kitchen staff would be upset.
If the Mexicans (or whatever) are so unhappy here, they can go back to where they came from. When they come over legally, then they have a right to complain. Until then, don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.
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