Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Republican Senators Protecting Their Cash Cows?
Al Franken the former comedian and current Minnesota Senator introduced an amendment to a Defense Appropriations Bill which would punish government contractors that restrict their employees from taking charges such as discrimination, sexual assault and battery to court.
Really? How can you vote against a protecting a workers right to shed light on sexual assault, discrimination and battery?
The amendment prevents government contractors from forcing employees to resolve disputes through arbitration. Halliburton is trying to force Jamie Leigh Jones to resolve her complaint of being drugged and raped in company barracks in Iraq through arbitration instead of open court.
The Senators claim the amendment is bad for business and a political attack on Halliburton. The amendment is also opposed by the US Chamber of Commerce, Boeing and IBM.
Alexander (R-TN)
Barrasso (R-WY)
Bond (R-MO)
Brownback (R-KS)
Bunning (R-KY)
Burr (R-NC)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coburn (R-OK)
Cochran (R-MS)
Corker (R-TN)
Cornyn (R-TX)
Crapo (R-ID)
DeMint (R-SC)
Ensign (R-NV)
Enzi (R-WY)
Graham (R-SC)
Gregg (R-NH)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Kyl (R-AZ)
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Risch (R-ID)
Roberts (R-KS)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Thune (R-SD)
Vitter (R-LA)
Wicker (R-MS)
interesting commentary from fugita
http://www.towleroad.com/2009/10/new-orlean-saints-linebacker-scott-fujita-speaks-up-for-gay-rights.html
regardless what you believe i always liek when someone takes a stand especially if they have something (no matter how big or small) to lose...
regardless what you believe i always liek when someone takes a stand especially if they have something (no matter how big or small) to lose...
Braylon Edwards to Jets, Crabtree signs with 49ers
The Jets traded WR Chansi Stuckey, special teams LB Jason Trusnik and 2 draft picks to the Browns for Braylon Edwards. 1 of the picks is most likely a number 1.
I like this trade for the Jets. I think Edwards will get past his drops and lack of production from last season, he was playing for the Browns. No excuse for 14 drops though. His upside is much higher than other "#1" receivers traded in the past 12 months... Roy Williams. Unlike Roy, Braylon can actually stretch the field and command double coverage.
I wonder how long it will take for Edwards to have an impact though. Interestingly the Jets have said they will not sign him to a long-term contract immediately. Couldn't find his current contract details, but his rookie contract expires at the end of this season. What if he walks away from the Jets? They could franshise him, intersting.
What are the Browns doing? Get rid of Kellen Winslow, start Brady Quinn and now get rid of Braylon Edwards? Manginous...
Michael Crabtree finally signed with the 49ers...
He is a rookie who is highly unlikely to have an impact this season.
I like this trade for the Jets. I think Edwards will get past his drops and lack of production from last season, he was playing for the Browns. No excuse for 14 drops though. His upside is much higher than other "#1" receivers traded in the past 12 months... Roy Williams. Unlike Roy, Braylon can actually stretch the field and command double coverage.
I wonder how long it will take for Edwards to have an impact though. Interestingly the Jets have said they will not sign him to a long-term contract immediately. Couldn't find his current contract details, but his rookie contract expires at the end of this season. What if he walks away from the Jets? They could franshise him, intersting.
What are the Browns doing? Get rid of Kellen Winslow, start Brady Quinn and now get rid of Braylon Edwards? Manginous...
Michael Crabtree finally signed with the 49ers...
He is a rookie who is highly unlikely to have an impact this season.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
is braylon tripping?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4534215
i think much of this is due to people (commercials, espn) imply that lebron could help the browns at wr....
no i don't know.... they say this started when braylon criticized lebron wearing yankees hats and cowboys wear to brown's opener...saying "lebron is not a real cleveland guy" paraphrasing. apparently in cleveland local media this jealousy is an on-going joke... why are football players and basketball players beefing... actually this is age-old... just with the invention of twitter and such nothing is sacred...
i think much of this is due to people (commercials, espn) imply that lebron could help the browns at wr....
no i don't know.... they say this started when braylon criticized lebron wearing yankees hats and cowboys wear to brown's opener...saying "lebron is not a real cleveland guy" paraphrasing. apparently in cleveland local media this jealousy is an on-going joke... why are football players and basketball players beefing... actually this is age-old... just with the invention of twitter and such nothing is sacred...
Week 4 Recap
Let's start with the revenge game. Brett Favre had a great game however Aaron Rodgers is still the better choice. I'm not sympathizing with Favre's annual whining, this is all about revenge. As I have previously stated if he is still playing at a high level in week 14 I might be impressed. What's up with the Packers O Line?
Jay Cutler seems like the right fit in Chicago. 48 points from the Bears? On they flip side they gave up 24 to the Lions. Stafford is hurt, but he finally got Calving Johnson the ball.
Cutler's old team is 4-0. I'm not impressed as they beat the Bengals on a fluke play and then the Raiders and Chiefs I believe. Then the big bad overrated TOless Cowboys came to town and put up 10 points, that Romo friendly offense is the shit. They now face the Patriots, Chargers and Rvens... I expect them to be 4-3. Roy Williams ended the game on the sideline, he did take a hit but it's the end of the game... He was on the injury report but adrenaline should have carried him through bruised ribs for $7M per year... Romo went 25/42 with an INT, damn he is ballin. Terrance Newman got owned by Brandon Marshall at the end of the game. Patrick Crayton did have a nice catch and dangerous punt return that was great. I ask again, what's wrong with the Romo-friendly Cowboys?
The Saints are 4-0 as rookie Mark Sanchez had his hiccup everyone knew was coming. Darren Sharper called it last week when he said he noticed something Sanchez has been doing with his eyes and then went out and had 2 picks, 1 returned for a TD. The Saints are looking dangerous as their defense is getting it done. Brees has cooled off. The Jets will be fine, they just have a rookie QB.
The Bengals pulled out another close game by beating the Browns who looked infinitely better with Derek Anderson at QB rather than Brady Quinn. Shaun Rogers blocked a FG and PAT. 8-5 had 2 TD catches and Carson played more consisttent. The Bengals are 3-1 with the next 3 against the Ravens, Texans and Bears. 2-1 would be great for them.
The Patriots benefitted from multiple phantom roughing the passer calls which continued drives on which the Patriots failed to convert 3rd downs. Marc Clayton still dropped a 4th down pass. As did Dereck Mason, funny how everyone on ESPN glosses over that.
I think it's time to play VY down in Cashville, it's not like this team is playing in February. As Trey said VY and Chris Johnson could be scary... They need to evaluate what they have so they can trade him and draft a QB or keep him and draft a lineman. The Titans play the Colts Sunday night so they will most likely be 0-5.
How am I 1-3 in fantasy football? I have the 4th highest points, now I know how Ace felt. I fully expect to beat Emeka this week.
Jay Cutler seems like the right fit in Chicago. 48 points from the Bears? On they flip side they gave up 24 to the Lions. Stafford is hurt, but he finally got Calving Johnson the ball.
Cutler's old team is 4-0. I'm not impressed as they beat the Bengals on a fluke play and then the Raiders and Chiefs I believe. Then the big bad overrated TOless Cowboys came to town and put up 10 points, that Romo friendly offense is the shit. They now face the Patriots, Chargers and Rvens... I expect them to be 4-3. Roy Williams ended the game on the sideline, he did take a hit but it's the end of the game... He was on the injury report but adrenaline should have carried him through bruised ribs for $7M per year... Romo went 25/42 with an INT, damn he is ballin. Terrance Newman got owned by Brandon Marshall at the end of the game. Patrick Crayton did have a nice catch and dangerous punt return that was great. I ask again, what's wrong with the Romo-friendly Cowboys?
The Saints are 4-0 as rookie Mark Sanchez had his hiccup everyone knew was coming. Darren Sharper called it last week when he said he noticed something Sanchez has been doing with his eyes and then went out and had 2 picks, 1 returned for a TD. The Saints are looking dangerous as their defense is getting it done. Brees has cooled off. The Jets will be fine, they just have a rookie QB.
The Bengals pulled out another close game by beating the Browns who looked infinitely better with Derek Anderson at QB rather than Brady Quinn. Shaun Rogers blocked a FG and PAT. 8-5 had 2 TD catches and Carson played more consisttent. The Bengals are 3-1 with the next 3 against the Ravens, Texans and Bears. 2-1 would be great for them.
The Patriots benefitted from multiple phantom roughing the passer calls which continued drives on which the Patriots failed to convert 3rd downs. Marc Clayton still dropped a 4th down pass. As did Dereck Mason, funny how everyone on ESPN glosses over that.
I think it's time to play VY down in Cashville, it's not like this team is playing in February. As Trey said VY and Chris Johnson could be scary... They need to evaluate what they have so they can trade him and draft a QB or keep him and draft a lineman. The Titans play the Colts Sunday night so they will most likely be 0-5.
How am I 1-3 in fantasy football? I have the 4th highest points, now I know how Ace felt. I fully expect to beat Emeka this week.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Ignorance @ it's finest
Gucci Mane ft. Plies WASTED - Official Video
"Spring Break, 50,000 white gurls shakin"
"Burr!!!"
Oh shit, the album might really come out! I'm "geeking like Brittany"
"Spring Break, 50,000 white gurls shakin"
"Burr!!!"
Oh shit, the album might really come out! I'm "geeking like Brittany"
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