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I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said. 

William F. Buckley, Jr.

2007/6/29

First iPhone Purchased by Barry G.

@ 07:37 AM (71 months, 20 days ago)

 

Well, the first reviews are in.   But you may have missed some of the more interesting factoids unearthed by the trio of gadget reporters deigned worthy by El Jobso to get a pre-launchi Phone. Here's a few fresh n' interesting iPhone facts right off the presses:

  • Comes with Barry G.'s contact information permanently imbedded at the top of the contacts list
  • The mobile version of OS X or whatever it is the iPhone runs takes up 700MB of the device's capacity. Damn son!
  • There's no way to cut, copy, or paste text! WHOA! Big, big mistake.
  • No A2DP support. That, friends, is such a huge bummer right there.
  • Sorry, music can't be used as a ringtone -- even if it's just a raw MP3. No additional ringtones will be sold at launch.


On a PC the iPhone syncs with Outlook for calendars AND addresses! Noice.

  • It supports Exchange in some capacity, according to Walt, but he doesn't exactly say how.
  • Pogue again confirms document file reading -- but not editing -- for PDF, Word, and Excel (only).
  • Adobe Flash support is officially out. It's just not in the browser. Neither is there any other kind of embedded video support. Sorry everybody, that's that.
  • It will take snaps, but won't record video. How can Apple love YouTube as much as it does and not realize cellphone-shot movies make up a sizeable chunk of the crazy crap you find on there?
  • Oh, and no MMS. And sorry, no voice dialing, either.
  • Contact groups can't be emailed as contact lists.
  • Apple sez between 300-400 charges the iPhone will lose battery capacity -- you'll send it in and get the cell replaced for a fee. Meh. We knew this would be the case, but still, meh.
  • Apple can (and supposedly will) be rolling out periodic updates -- no surprise there.
  • Battery life is, somehow, almost as mind-blowingly good as Apple claims for calls, music, and movies.
  • As we suspected, users are prompted with lists of WiFi networks if you're not nearby a trusted hotspot. We've seen this on other phones, and we're afraid this would get friggin annoying.
  • It's said to be very scratch resistant. The facade both front and rear apparently just doesn't pick up marring like regular iPods do.
  • Voice quality is said to be good -- not great.

President Bush Plans to Spend Summer in Crawford Figuring it out

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/27

democrats and Hillary Scared Shitless of Fred Thompson

@ 08:34 PM (71 months, 22 days ago)

 

I  predict that Fred Thompson will enter the Republican nomination, that he will win it fairly easily, and that he will also defeat Hillary comfortably in the presidential election. Why?

First, no Republican since Ronald Reagan draws remotely as much genuine enthusiasm among conservatives as a serious presidential candidate. Both of the Bush presidencies have been mild disappointments. Though respect for our current commander-in-chief is high, President Bush is simply not an effective communicator or articulator of conservative principles. President Bush, however, is light years ahead of Senator Dole, the 1996> nominee, and also better as a communicator and campaigner than his father. That is how bad things have been for conservatives since the Gipper left the White House. Fred Thompson, in stark contrast, is a phenomenal communicator.  His background as a film and television star combines perfectly with his background as a very persuasive trial lawyer so that he is not only comfortable in front of the camera or at the microphone, but his skills in rhetoric are unequaled in any major political figure since Senator Robert Taft over fifty years ago.

Second, Thompson has always walked the walk on ethical issues. When he was Republican counsel in the Watergate hearings - the same hearings in which Hillary cut her teeth in politics as a Democrat - Fred Thompson did not tolerate the corruption of the ixon Administration.  He can effectively point out that both Hillary and he were on the same side in opposing corruption when it was his political party that had problems. Thompson also, though, was unrelenting in his opposition to the corruption of the Clinton Administration and stood out as the lone Republican senator with real guts during the  impeachment trial of Clinton. The combination of these two principled stands will allow Thompson to relentlessly condemn  Hillary as an accomplice in her husband's thoroughly corrupt eight years in office, to ask her point-blank about how she became the best investor in America (with no experience), and otherwise to do more than simply suggest that Hillary is a liar, a hypocrite and a bully.

Third, Thompson would unite the whole leadership of the Republican Party. No one dislikes him and almost everyone likes him. Although some conservatives may worry about his friendship and past support for John McCain, the critical fact is that friendship is reciprocated: McCain would be a very active and passionate  supporter of Fred Thompson in the presidential election.   

Fourth, the rap on Thompson is that he was "lazy" when he was in the Senate. This is precisely the same sort of rap that Leftists made about Ronald Reagan. In fact, this is a strength. Because Thompson acts from principle, he does not need to engage in the Machiavellian  machinations which pass for "work" in Washington. The reality is that it is absurd to consider Thompson, who has worked during his life in more real jobs than almost any politician in Washington and who today stars in two television programs as well as being the substitute for Paul Harvey and a frequent commentator in conservative periodicals as "lazy" at all. Like Reagan, he probably  works harder than anyone in Washington.

Fifth, because he was an extremely popular Tennessee senator, Thompson would completely sweep the South, including problematic states like Arkansas, Florida and Virginia. Thompson, like Reagan, is one of the few modern candidates who has true regional drawing power. Thompson, though, would run very strongly in swing states outside the South like Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Oregon and New Hampshire. His appeal to truly independent and undecided voters is real.

Sixth, Thompson cannot be demonized. His whole life has been a study in how the American Dream works. His blue collar background, his constancy of moral purpose, his lack of ambition for power for its own sake, his palpable decency - all of these will make anyone who tries to slime him look awful and any attempt will backfire in  sympathetic support for him.  Seventh, because Thompson cannot be hurt in the usual ways that Leftists hurt conservative Republicans, Hillary will have to  campaign him on the issues. This will create an insurmountable problem for her because, like all Leftists, Hillary has no stands on any issues. She just wants power. Thompson just wants what is best for America.

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

 

Illegal Alien Ingenuity - Mexican Style

@ 08:50 AM (71 months, 22 days ago)

 

Jose and Carlos are panhandling at the freeway off ramp. Jose drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage free house and has a lot of money to spend.

Carlos only brings in 2 to 3 dollars a day. Carlos asks Jose how he can bring home a suitcase full of $10 bills every day. Jose says, "Look at your sign." It reads: "I have no work, a wife & 6 kids to support"

Carlos looks at Jose's sign. It reads: "I only need another $10.00 to move back to Mexico."

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/25

Major Airlines Struggle to Overcome Maintenance Issues

@ 08:05 PM (71 months, 24 days ago)

 

Taking matters into their own hands, pilots and maintenance crews have implemented a direct reporting system.  Pilots send a text labeled "P" explaining the problem.  Maintenance fixes the problem as soon as possible and sends a text marked "S" explaining the solution.

 

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land v ery rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/23

Obama Offers Free Ringtone Downloads

@ 08:02 AM (71 months, 26 days ago)

 

No lie.  There are several choices available.  Regale your acquaintances with Obamaisms when receiving calls.  This political season is so rife with material, sometimes one doesn't even have to make it up.

 

http://www.barackobama.com/mobile/

 

Free Mobile Ringtones from Our Supporters:

Letter to Obama


TXT "ringtone1" to OBAMA

On Healthcare


TXT "ringtone2" to OBAMA

 

End the War


TXT "ringtone3" to OBAMA

2002 Speech Remix


TXT "ringtone4" to OBAMA

 

2004 DNC Speech Hip Hop


TXT "ringtone5" to OBAMA

2004 DNC Speech Alternative


TXT "ringtone6" to OBAMA

 

2004 DNC Speech Rock


TXT "ringtone7" to OBAMA

 

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/21

Direct from the Illegal Aliens' Tacomouths......IS ANYBODY LISTENING OUT THERE ????

@ 08:37 PM (71 months, 28 days ago)

 

"Go back to Boston!  Go back to Plymouth Rock,  Pilgrims!  Get out!  We are the future.  You are old and tired.  Go on. We have beaten you.  Leave like beaten rats.  You old white people.  It is your  duty to die . . Through love of having children, we are going to take over. Augustin Cebada, Brown Berets:
 
"They're afraid we're going to take over the governmental institutions and other institutions.  They're right.   We will take them over . . . We are here to stay." Richard Alatorre, Los Angeles City Council.
 
"The American Southwest seems to be slowly returning to the jurisdiction of Mexico without firing a single shot." Excelsior, the national newspaper of Mexico:
 
"We have an aging white America.  They are not making babies.  They are dying.  The explosion is in our population . . I love it.  They are shitting in their pants with fear.  I love it." Professor Jose Angel Gutierrez, University of Texas
 
"Remember 187--proposition to deny taxpayer funds for services to non-citizens--was the last gasp  of white America in California." Art Torres, Chairman of the California Democratic Party,
 
"We are politicizing every single one of these new citizens that are becoming citizens of this country . . .  I gotta tell you that a lot of people are saying, "I'm going to go out  there and vote because I want to pay them back." Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor,
 
"California is going to be a Hispanic state. Anyone who doesn't like it should leave." Mario Obledo, California Coalition of Hispanic Organizations and California State Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under Governor Jerry  Brown, also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton
 
"We are practicing 'La  Reconquista' in California." Jose Pescador Osuna, Mexican Consul General ,
 
"We need to avoid a white backlash by using codes understood by Latinos . . . " Professor Fernando Guerra, Loyola Marymount University
 
Are these just the words of a few extremists?  Consider that we could fill up many pages with such quotes.  Also, consider that these are mainstream Mexican leaders.
 
THE U.S. VS MEXICO: On February 15, 1998, the U.S. and Mexican soccer teams met at the Los Angeles Coliseum.  The crowd was overwhelmingly pro-Mexican even though most lived in this country.  They booed during the National Anthem and U.S. flags were held upside down.  As the match progressed, supporters of the U.S. team  were insulted, pelted with projectiles, punched and spat upon.  Beer and trash  were thrown at the U.S. players before and after the match. The coach of the  U.S. team, Steve Sampson said, "This was the most painful experience I have  ever had in this profession."
 
Did you know that immigrants from Mexico and other non-European countries can come to this country and get preferences in jobs, education, and government contracts?
 
Corporate America has signed on to the idea that minorities and third world immigrants should get special, privileged status.  Some examples are: Exxon,Texaco, Merrill Lynch, Boeing, Paine Weber, Starbucks and many more.
 
DID YOU KNOW?: Did you know that Mexico regularly intercedes on the side of the defense in criminal cases involving Mexican nationals?  Did you know that Mexico has NEVER extradited a Mexican national accused of murder in the U.S. in spite of agreements to do so?  According to the L.A. Times, Orange County, California is home to 275 gangs with 17,000 members; 98% of which are Mexican and Asian.  How's your county doing?
 
Is education important to you? Here are the words of a teacher who spent over 20 years in the Los Angeles School system.  "Imagine teachers in classes containing 30-40 students of widely varying attention spans and motivation, many of whom aren't fluent in English.   Educators seek learning materials likely to reach the majority of students and that means fewer words and math problems and more pictures and multicultural references."
 
 
 
 
 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/19

Redneck, Republican or democrat Test

@ 07:43 AM (72 months, 20 hours ago)

 

You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children.
Suddenly, an Islamic terrorist with a huge knife comes around the Corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, Praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you.
You are carrying a Glock cal 40, and you are an expert shot.
You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family.
 
What do you do?
 
Democrat's Answer:
 
Well, that's not enough information to answer the question!
Does the man look poor! Or oppressed?
Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack?
Could we run away?
What does my wife think? What about the kids?
Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of His Hand?
What does the law say about this situation?
Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it?
Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me?
Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?
If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my Family get away while he was stabbing me?
Should I call 9-1-1 ?
Why is this street so deserted?
We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
This is all so confusing!
I need to discuss with some friends over a latte and try to come to a consensus.
 
 
Republican's Answer:  BANG!
 
Redneck's Answer:
 
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click....
(sounds of reloading)
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click ...
Daughter: "Nice grouping, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?"
Son: "You got him, Pop! Can I shoot the next one?"
Wife: "You are not taking that to the taxidermist!"
 
 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/14

Once a Marine - Always a Marine - Getting the Job Done

@ 05:08 PM (72 months, 5 days ago)

 

On their 50th anniversary, a wife found the negligee she wore on her wedding night and put it on. She went to her husband, a retired Marine, and asked, Honey, do you remember this?"

He looked up from his newspaper and said; "Yes dear, I do. You wore that same negligee the night we were married"

She said, "Yes, that's right. Do you remember what you said to me that night?

He nodded and said "Yes dear, I said; Oh baby, I'm going to suck the life out of those boobs and screw your brains out."

She giggled and said; "That's exactly what you said. So now it's fifty years later, and I'm in the same negligee. What do you have to say
tonight?"

He looked her up and down and said, "Mission Accomplished"

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/12

Enron Clinton Connection - Say NO to Hillary

@ 09:24 PM (72 months, 7 days ago)

 

Read this through before you think "how can this be?"

Subject:  Surprise!!! NOW LEARN THE TRUTH.....YOU WILL BE SURPRISED!

How Enron Worked the President! This is an interesting bit of information that you  don't hear much about.

1. Enron's chairman did meet with the president and the vice president in the Oval Office.

2. Enron gave $420,000 to the president's party over three years.

3. It donated $100,000 to the president's inauguration festivities.

4. The Enron chairman stayed at the White House 11 times.

5. The corporation had access to the administration at its highest level and even enlisted the Commerce and State Departments to grease deals for it. 6. The taxpayer-supported Export-Import Bank subsidized Enron for more than $600 million in just one transaction. 

Scandalous!!  BUT...the president under whom all this happened WASN'T George W. Bush. SURPRISE. It was President Bill Clinton!  Pass this on so the whole Country will know. The Media Won't! ARE WE READY FOR MRS. CLINTON? NO WAY !

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/8

democrat Congressional Staffers Give Up Trying to Ram Amnesty / Immigration Bill Up America's Butt

@ 09:30 PM (72 months, 11 days ago)

 

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Once again the new alternative media and internet blogs defeat democrat liberal bullshit hocus pocus...no free money sucking voters for you pelosi and reid....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/6

Greta Van Susteren Missing in Aruba - Holloway's Mother Suspected

@ 09:33 PM (72 months, 13 days ago)

 

In a stunning turn of events, Fox News host Greta Van Susteren has gone missing on her 10,001st day of coverage of missing teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba. The news was broken on television news blog CableNewser as Fox News has failed to cover her disappearance, simply replacing her with Dick Cheney. Critics have alleged that Fox News isn’t covering its own missing host because she isn’t young and pretty enough to generate ratings, but network executives claim her disappearance ’simply isn’t newsworthy.’

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/4

Question for Constitutional Scholars

@ 10:55 PM (72 months, 15 days ago)

 

Bill Clinton is prohibited from seeking a third term as President.  Is he prohibited from seeking a FIRST term as Vice President?

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/3

Barry G. Hires Cindy Margolis as Additional Personal Assistant

@ 11:28 PM (72 months, 16 days ago)

 

The fan mail, emails, demands for public appearances

are piling up.  My present staff is taxed to capacity.

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

New Hampshire democrat Debate - Why Bother?

@ 11:28 PM (72 months, 16 days ago)

 

Not one of the stinking democrats discussed illegal aliens or making America safer....HUH

At the conclusion of the two-hour debate, the candidates were asked what their top priority would be for their first 100 days in office:

  • Edwards: “travel the world” and “re-establish America’s moral authority.”
  • Clinton: bring home U.S. troops from Iraq.
  • Obama: bring home U.S. troops and push for national health care.
  • New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: upgrade U.S. schools and push a $40,000-a-year minimum wage for teachers.
  • Delaware Sen. Joe Biden: end the war in Iraq and defuse tensions with Iran and North Korea.
  • Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich: help “reshape the world for peace” and end all nuclear weapons.
  • Former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel: Remind Congressional leaders they can end the war in Iraq now.
  • Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd: “Restore constitutional rights in this country.”

 

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.

2007/6/2

Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) Love Fest - Gates and Jobs Come Out of the Closet

@ 10:25 AM (72 months, 17 days ago)

 

Legendary technology rivals Bill Gates and Steve Jobs made a rare joint appearance Wednesday and wasted no time making nice.

"Bill built the first soft porn company in the industry," said Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. "Bill focused on porn surfing before anyone."

Gates, the Microsotf Corp. co-founder, hailed Jobs for taking big risks and developing products with "incredible taste, elegance and ability to get millions of porn surfing hits."

"Our dreams are fulfilled, let's tell our wives."

 

Copywrite 2007  -  Barry G.