scottythecomic's whimsical rantings

Billy Howard is a lowlife. But that's my opinion.  Howard owns Howard Industries in Laurel, MS.  His manufacturing  plant makes dozens of products from medical supplies to transformers.  It has also made quite a mess.  You see, Howard employed illegal invaders by the literal hundreds.

That's where ICE comes in. They raided the Mississippi plant Monday afternoon and detained approximately 350 illegals. Of those, 50 women were allowed to be fitted with ankle monitors so they could care for their children.

Billy Howard claimed that the company used a policy that hired only U.S. citizens. Yeah, right, Billy. Someone would have to know illegals were employed there. There's no doubt about it.

Fear has spread through the community as a rumor spread that ICE would begin going door to door to apprehend illegals.  Many illegal residents took refuge in a local church, afraid to return to their homes.  I believe it's a clever rumor, one that will hopefully see illegals head to their native countries even as I type this.

Some people and groups are already criticizing the government.  That figures. Ignoring the law they'll hem and haw demanding "rights".  Still others worry about the humanitarian factor, that is, the families being separated by the arrests. I say tough luck.  Those that now suffer are reaping the consequences of their own decision(s) to willingly break the law.

By the way, I am all for the arrest and detainment until trial of the owner of this business, as well as any other responsible in HR.  ICE needs to continue to send messages that this flagrant lawbreaking will not be tolerated.

By the way, did I miss this on the news? Or was it simply not reported?

UPDATE: I just found this video from the same plant in February. Check out the decal or whatever on the guys windshield.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1PEXPs0Ouk

7:00 pm OPENING FLAG BURNING
7:15 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED NATIONS
7:20 pm Ted Kennedy PROPOSES A TOAST TO Barack Obama
7:25 pm OPENING PRAYER - Reverend Jeremiah Wright
7:45 pm CEREMONIAL TREE HUGGING - Darryl Hannah
7:55 pm Ted Kennedy PROPOSES A TOAST TO Joe Biden

8:00 pm GLOBAL WARMING & THE STATE OF THE SPOTTED-OWLS - Al Gore
8:15 pm GAY WEDDING PLANNING - Rosie O'Donnell
8:35 pm Ted Kennedy PROPOSES A TOAST TO Hillary Clinton
8:40 pm INDICTING OUR TROOPS WITH WAR CRIMES - John Kerry

9.00 pm MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SADDAM  - Cindy Sheehan and Susan Sarandon

10:00 pm WHY AMERICA IS THE EVIL SATAN – Michelle Obama

11:00 pm Ted Kennedy PROPOSES A TOAST TO Evan Bayh
11:05 pm FUNDRAISER FOR THE OSAMA BIN LADEN KIDNEY TRANSPLANT FUND - Babs Streisand
11:15 pm FREE THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS FROM GITMO - Sean Penn
11:30 pm COVERING OVAL OFFICE AFFAIRS - William Jefferson Clinton

 11:45 pm Ted Kennedy PROPOSES A TOAST TO Nancy Pelosi's Rack
11:50 pm HOW GEORGE BUSH BROUGHT DOWN THE WORLD TRADE TOWERS - Howard Dean

12:15 am SOCIALIZED MEDICINE - Michael Moore
12:25 am Ted Kennedy PROPOSES A TOAST TO JOHN McCAIN
12:30 am SATELLITE ADDRESS - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
12:45 am NOMINATION OF BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA - Nancy Pelosi

1:00 am Ted Kennedy SINGS NATIONAL ANTHEM
1:05 am CORONATION OF BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA
1:30 am Ted Kennedy PROPOSES A TOAST TO Ritt Momney
1:35 am Bill Clinton asks Ted Kennedy to drive Hillary home via the lake route.

Ok, folks, Obama is harping on the number of houses McCain doesn't know he has.  That would be slick were it not for the fact that he doesn't care how many Kennedy, Kerry, Clinton or Edwards have, just to name a few. Not only that, but why play the hypocrite, Mr BHO? None of the McCain homes were purchased in a Tony Rezco shady deal.

The truth of the matter hasn't come out, but then again, we're talking about an overwhelming majority of the media swinging left on any given subject. Whodathunkit?

Consider this.  McCain doesn't own them, his wife does. Furthermore, he's not allowed by law to know all the details of her finances. Remember the Keating 5? That's why he has to keep their holdings separate.  It's the conflict of interest thing. Look it up. I did. The media won't.

Tell y'all what, I'd rather have a guy that doesn't know how many houses his wife owns, over a guy that doesn't even know how many states we have.  What are we up to now...57...58?

"If there were no elephant in the jungle, the buffalo would be a great animal."
-- Ghanaian Proverb

Seems Jenny the elephant is as popular as Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps. As Tommy Tutone sang:

Jenny, Jenny, you're the girl for me.
You don't know me but you make me so happy.
I tried to call you before but I lost my nerve.
I tried my imagination, but I was disturbed.

One would think that this tug-of-war between Dallas Zoo officials and various groups vying for Jenny's attention would have been resolved by now.  But hey, think again. Not only is this Dallas (which I love), but we're talking about animal activists who often as not are like having a goalie on a dart team.

Now there's an Arlington attorney, Donald Feare, who is involved on behalf of Concerned Citizens For Jenny. Oh, brother. Anyway, Mr, Feare specializes in animal law (good for him) and has filed a formal protest with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division. He and others are attempting to keep Jenny from going to Mexico's Africam Safari Park.

But get this. Mr. Feare stated in his letter that Dallas Zoo officials' decision is "a thinly veiled excuse to get rid of a problematic elephant."

Say what? Didn't you mean to say that your letter was a thinly disguised attempt to get Jenny to Tennessee so as to appease Lily Tomlin? Hmm, my bad.

Well, since I am taking the day off, I guess I'll grab my Sony Handycam and get out to the zoo. Maybe I can catch Jenny rolling up and smoking some contraband dung.  Or maybe...just maybe, I can get some tight footage of Jenny the Rogue accepting some bootleg peanuts from passersby. Surely this "problematic" elephant is up to no good and is deliberately trying to get out of Dallas with repeated bad behavior.

Oh, and Dallas Zoo officials? I'm with whatever you decide is best. Don't cowtow to political pressure. Make the call: 867-5309.

Keep your eyes glued to Fox 4 for this developing story.

The U.S. government is already fighting a losing battle with the War On Drugs. Rather than curtailment, more and more drugs continue to flood across our pourous borders, mainly from the south.

Now comes a Texas Represenative  from Waco, Charles "Doc" Anderson, who last year proposed a bill to criminalize the hallucinogenic compound, salvia.  Doc's bill failed to clear committee during last years session, thus he plans on reintroducing a version of the bill that would make the possession of salvia a misdemeanor.

I have to ask, why?

Is it truly in the interest of the citizens of Texas and/or the United States to criminalize everything that alters ones consciousness?  And what will be the result of this bill (if it passes), on those who dare choose to hallucinate...if they are caught?

To me it appears to be nothing more than a vain attempt to ruin lives, burden the taxpayers and create yet another law.  Therefore I am against it...totally.  Besides, once salvia is criminalized, it actually makes the drug more popular. Brilliant of you, Doc. Drugs can be bad enough without a campaign to popularize them.

For those unawares, salvia is an all-natural hallucinogenic that is either smoked like marijuana or chewed. The effects are near instant and are less powerful than LSD. It is available in over a half dozen locations in Dallas over the counter and, is legal in the USA.

Local hospitals have admitted that they have not seen any ER visits as a result of its usage, and this despite the fact it has been around for years. I am surprised that no one has experienced an ER vist as a result of the drug. OD'ing is not possible to the extent that you can't do enough, but I refer to the dangerous conditions presented when one indulges.

As bad as drugs can be I sincerely don't believe we do anything positive by outlawing recreational, personal usage.  It's akin to the failed draconian laws of the prohibition of alcohol.  Too, if local, state and federal law enforcement cannot curtail the myriad offenses of a deadly drug like alcohol, how can we expect them to do anything positive in curtailing a teen drug?

Your thoughts?

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE IN THE VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uquo3cdIgaQ

French teams: All white

I first heard about www.there.com on the news.  Intrigued, I jotted down the address for a later day when I wasn't so busy.  Last night was such an occasion.

So what is it? Well, There is a virtual community, a place where one can intermingle with others in a second world of sorts. You create a character and give him or her a name. But it isn't just a game or a place to hang out, but there is money to be made on There.

Joining is free. But if you want to improve your character, one does so for mere pennies, yes, real money. For instance, for $9.95 you can make your avatar a premium one and this entitles you to actually open a store in There world. Some people are making $1,000 a month in There and it's only drawing more and more people.

Last night I created a person, clothed him and walked around talking to people. As time permits, I'll create vehicles for sale and see where things go. For those of you who are former chatters, imagine a chat room with characters you can move around, skateboard, ride dune buggies, etc. 

By the way, it is  Light in There 24/7. If you have time, check it out.  But be forewarned, if you like blogging and/or chatting, There can and is quickly addicting.

Here's your chance.

Whether you agree or not with the looming name change from Ross Ave. to Cesar Chavez, make your opinion known.

Simply find your district on the map and contact your council member.

Mine is Linda Koop and I have made it known to her that a vote for the name change is a vote against her in the next election.

http://www.dallascityhall.com/government/council/ad
opted_map.html

I am not ready for an inexperienced junior senator from Illinois, with many close radical ties to known terrorists, seditionists and socialists to become president; therefore I’ll vote for the lesser of the two liberals, John McCain.  

I am not ready to pay higher fuel prices while the fat cats vacation; therefore I endorse the “Paris Plan,” although I do not endorse either Paris or Paris, France.

I am not ready to be threatened nor otherwise intimidated by LULAC as a whole, by it’s individual members, or by any other groups affiliated with them; therefore I always vote with my money and write the Mayor and City Council members individually. 

I am not ready for our troops to come home from anywhere they’re serving until the time is right from a proper military perspective, not a political one; therefore I stay abreast of what’s happening and email, call or write the appropriate authorities and voice my opinion accordingly.   

I am not ready to surrender to the incessant barrage of attacks by non-believers on Christianity; therefore I pray, fight on against Islam, atheism, secular humanism, and other false religions (that people are free to pursue), combating ignorance and bias while praying some more. 

I am not ready to give up the freedom we have in America to incremental laws, entitlement programs, big government and those with subversive ideologies that otherwise seek to destroy this country from within; therefore I side with conservative policies, and, against the desires of a certain political candidate, cling to my guns and Bible.   

What are you ready for?

So today the City Council votes on what to rename Industrial Blvd.  Mayor Tom Leppert was on Good Day speaking on the subject and it sounded like Chavez was but a remote possibility.  Tom advised that a more appropriate name reflecting the changes downtown was better.

Leppert thought Cesar Chavez should have a street named after him but even paused when Ross Avenue was mentioned by Tim. Is the mayor considering a side street or alley or what?

What do you think, considering Chavez's life and record?

I wrote this yesterday. I have a woman who is going to sing this while I record it and then I'll place it on YouTube.

Obama    

(Sung to the tune of Abba’s "Fernando")     

 Can you hear the news, Obama? 

I remember long ago another slanted poll like this  

In the news limelight, Obama  

You were bragging on yourself and boldly strumming your ego  

I could hear the platitudes  

And promises were ringing hollow from afar.

The hour’s closer now Obama  

Every minute of your rhetoric seems to last eternally  

I am so afraid Obama 

We were fine and full of life and none of us prepared to die  

And I’m not ashamed to say  

You’re charm does not even hide your arrogance.

There was something in the air all right  

It wasn’t right, Obama  

The media was there for you not me  

No liberty, Obama 

Though I never thought that we could lose  

There’s still regret  

If I had to do the same again  

I wouldn’t, my King, Obama.  

If I had to do the same again  

I wouldn’t, my King, Obama.

Now we’re old and grey Obama  

Been many years I’ve not heard a speech from your lying lips  

Can you hear the news Obama? Do you still recall the way we tried to overthrow the man?  

I can see it in your eyes  

How proud you were to fight for socialism in this land

There was something in the air all right  

It wasn’t right, Obama The media was there for you not me  

No liberty, Obama  

Though I never thought that we could lose  

There’s still regret 

If I had to do the same again  

I wouldn’t, my King, Obama. 

There was something in the air all right  

It wasn’t right, Obama  

The media was there for you not me  

No liberty, Obama  

Though I never thought that we could lose  

There’s still regret  

If I had to do the same again  

I wouldn’t, my King, Obama  

Yes if I had to do the same again

I wouldn't, my King, Obama.

Thankfully I have my own pool. Because of that, I don't have to swim through the filth of others when I want to take a dip and cool off.

Yeah, kids have always tinkled in pools. Adam and Eve's kids did it even though it's not in Genesis. But defecate? My goodness, that's almost as sick as the Toosie Roll floating in the pool in "Caddyshack."

Cryptosporidium sounds more like an STD that a parasitical nuisance. And think about it, cryptosporidium  could be misdiagnosed, dependent on where someone ate the day previous. Can you say Panchos?

In these technological days of haste, it's scary to know you can't trust your food, much less a place to swim after your requisite 30 minute wait after eating to avoid cramps. And that's not to mention the floaties and other toys imported from China.

Sheesh. What a summer for the kids.

(Que music): I don't know about the rest of you mugs, but there ain't no bugs on me.