Archive for May, 2009

And AGAIN Sox, Bruins and Celtics

Posted: May 13, 2009 by datechguy in baseball, local stuff
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You know in the last 5 years (you can really go back 8 with the Patriots) these have been golden years in Boston Sports. Yesterday was a great example of it: The Celtics win in the 4th:

They couldn’t make it all the way back in game 1, but they pulled it off this time.

The Celtics played very, very poorly in the first 3 quarters and I kept waiting for the Magic to put the game away, but they simply didn’t do it. The teams were trading baskets in the early 4th quarter with the Magic leading by double digits and they couldn’t close the deal.

Never, ever, ever, ever count this team out.

Celtics win.

The Red Sox win in the 9th

The news came minutes before game time. Kevin Youkilis not only would not be in the Red Sox’ lineup (left oblique injury), he was going on the 15-day disabled list. Dustin Pedroia (groin) also would be out of this one, leaving the Boston batting order weakened, despite the season-long heroics of the fill-in cleanup hitter, Jason Bay.

But that lineup got the job done in a 4-3 comeback win against the Angels, and the winning run in the ninth inning wasn’t produced by the most likely suspect. J.D. Drew began the ninth with a single to left field off Scot Shields, and one out later catcher Jason Varitek, now hitting .239, blasted a gap double to right-center. Drew scored from first base, third base coach DeMarlo Hale windmilling him in.

So the night that began with bad news ended well when Jonathan Papelbon converted his ninth straight save this season in front of 33,493 at Angel Stadium.

and the Bruins win in the 1st and force a 7th game:

Somewhere along their trip from Carolina to Boston for Game 5, the Boston Bruins found the motivation to turn this series on its head. They had been getting dominated on the scoreboard and on the ice for three straight games, outscored 10-3 during that time. They were outworked and looking like they had rolled over, ready to start their summer.

In Game 5, the Bruins turned the tables and dominated the Hurricanes. Tuesday’s Game 6, was more of the same, as a 4-2 victory by the Bruins has forced a Game 7 on Thursday in Boston, where the Bruins are 4-1 during these playoffs.

On Thursday all three will be playing again. A lot of sports bars in the area are making up for very hard time thanks to the last few weeks.

There has never been such a time in Boston since the period of Celtics dominance that included the impossible dream and the Bruins last Stanley cup win.

Morning Joe Cheney Cheney Cheney

Posted: May 13, 2009 by datechguy in opinion/news
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It’s all Dick Cheney all the time.

6:47 a.m. Apparently Gore going after Bush is different than Cheney answering questions when asked.

6:48 a.m. The president sees political advantage to this so will continue.

6:58 a.m. Willie scores the interview and a kiss.

7:00 a.m. She mentions that people of all ages should have the courage to stand up for what they believe in.

7:01 a.m. Let’s be honest she was attacked for saying something that the PRESS disagreed with. Willie nailed it.

7:03 a.m. They are riding this, but Mika is trying to ask an actual question and they are skipping her. The serious question she asked yesterday is being ignored.

7:04 a.m. Boy that cartoon is no more true then it is right now.

7:06 a.m. They still haven’t mentioned the Pope’s walk out (or the Israeli objections to his speech).

7:08 a.m. They are getting serious now concerning those aircraft transcripts. Heilman blames deregulation. Apparently it is republicans fault that these guys are dead.

7:10 a.m. They are getting very heavy and are looking to getting an air expert on.

7:11 a.m. Savannah Guthre on the supreme court issue. There is no list that has all the contenders.

7:13 a.m. The Commencement is at ASU is today.

7:14 a.m. A TAD BIT CONTROVERSIAL? Notre Dame is a tad bit controversial?

7:15 a.m. They look for a plane expert and presto, this is one of the reasons why this show is excellent, they say lets get someone who can answer this question and they call and get them at once. Tom Costello, totally unscheduled.

7:16 a.m. The 24 year girl had more hours than the Captain?!! That’s news. Apparently it wasn’t the young girl it was the captain who blew it on the stall.

7:24 a.m. Susie Welch is 5th on the book list, but they don’t talk to the #1 guys. It’s some unknown named Levin.

7:28 a.m. It is a fake story, Susie says they need a fake story.

7:30 a.m. The real story was the suppression of the left.

7:38 a.m. Cramer says Spitzer is full of it. I think the idea it to try to rehabilitate him.

7:40 a.m. All the mortgage brokers are nailed. I haven’t heard Geithner being complemented before

7:41 a.m. The responsible guys are going up and the bad guys are sinking says Cramer. Now is the time to buy homes he says. He is putting his own money where is mouth is. I think he is right. There are houses near me that are selling for under 50k. It’s a semi tough neighborhood but some are as low as 25k and this ain’t Detroit.

7:51 a.m. All about the Death of Bear Stearns.

7:52 a.m. Chris Buckley wouldn’t be on if A: he hadn’t voted Obama, and B: wrote that his late father would have voted for him. Far be it from me to say I know his father better than him, but I’m not buying that bridge.

8:01 a.m. Willie’s segment proves that a lot of people actually have a life.

8:04 a.m. Oh it was a political appointment it’s been bad for 6 years, so it is according to Schumer; BUSH’s fault of course. That might be a little unfair of me since he didn’t come out and say it.

8:18 a.m. Why did you write the book? It’s cheaper than therapy.

8:26 a.m Boy Buckley sure surprised me, just goes to show you shouldn’t judge someone by their worst decision.

8:30 a.m. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Mika is a very handsome woman who has looks, brains and integrity. (She is also good at the stick that they do).

8:32 a.m. Joe very quietly slipped in something significant. “Thanks for letting us do what we want to do.” At MSNBC to not be part of the Niche this is important. That’s why it is on every day here. It needs to be encouraged.

8:33 a.m. Ah the great George Soros, that explains Zucker’s appearance, Stewart and MSNBC at a Soros charitable function. That doesn’t diminish the charity or the good thing about the donation.

8:35 a.m. One little tweak on this, they talked about stars donating time, when Rush Limbaugh holds his annual fundraiser he doesn’t just give his time, he puts up 50k of his own to start.

8:39 a.m. Watching Copper is smart.

8:39 a.m. Short line traffic is a good indicator too, smart statement Joe.

8:50 a.m. Apparently Stan McCrystal took down the bad guys in Iraq

Donald Trump surprises me

Posted: May 12, 2009 by datechguy in opinion/news
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By the look of things on MSNBC it looks like he blindsided the Miss California pageant people who were expecting something different. Looking at this article from yesterday they were practically salivating at what was to come. Look at yesterday’s press conference:

Does this look like a group of people preparing to lose?

Trump however pointed out that her position was the same as the president as did Miss California after him. The scolding of the media was classic.

It’s nice to know that I can be pleasantly surprised.

Rush points out that they have asked Miss California tougher questions on the issues than they have the president.

Update: The other McCain has pictures and likely a lot more hits than me:

Attaboy, Donald! Imagine that: A guy who thinks a beauty contest ought to be about. . . beauty.

Update 2: Added yesterday’s press conference and commentary will add today’s when I can find it.

Update 3: Can I Vomit right now? HAH! Rush is running with this big.

Update 4: The CNN video didn’t take so here is the link to Hotair that has it.

Update 5: Doug Powers:

I love how Trump used the “progressive” argument to justify his decision to those who claim to be progressives.

It’s actually more than that, the supporters of Gay Marriage have created the perfect spokesperson. It will be a decision they will regret for years.

Update 6: James notices that this controversy has brought at least two people together:

Note: Mom and Dad sat side by side at today’s press conference

Remember they had a very nasty divorce.

Meanwhile Across the Pond has a different view:

Should we be surprised that she doesn’t know what free speech means? That it doesn’t mean that you can say whatever you want wherever you want with no consequences?

Apparently not. She didn’t realize that when she gave an answer that the majority of people in her state, in her country and in the world would agree with, an answer that a mere 10 years ago would be considered the most normal thing in the world, she would be would be vilified attacked and derided by media elites.

But her opponents also didn’t realize that their speech would make her world famous and turn the winner of the Miss USA pageant into the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.

The port stands at your elbow; types something he thought he never would:

Well done, Donald Trump!

The Christian conservative agrees:

I’m not particularly a fan of Donald Trump, but he really shined in his decision to allow Carrie Prejean to retain her crown as Miss California.

It will be interesting to see where she is in a year.

Update 7: Perhaps the people who were so busy worrying about stopping Miss California might worry about the systematic slaughter of gays in Iraq instead? I’d say that was a bigger issue. I wonder if MSNBC and the CBS early show will give that issue the same attention they have given this one? Added R.S. McCain’s quote as well. And is anyone going to ask Mika’s question?

Update 8: Here are the Youtube videos:

and gateway pundit is unimpressed with the Huffpost folks but the most interesting comment is from Big Hollywood about why the president gets a pass:

“Obama. Gay marriage?”

“Robert, don’t be so naive. We all know Obama’s lying through his teeth.”

“About gay marriage?”

“That and being,” he claws quote marks in the air, “a good Christian. Listen, Obama’s a Christian like I’m a Hasid.”

I am floored.

“You’re saying that Democrats assume Obama is lying for political expediency?”

“To get elected, sure. Hey, welcome to the real world.”

I take a deep breath.

“So Cary Prejean is a big fat target—”

“Not fat, my friend, did you see that slamming body?”

“Okay, so she’s a slamming beautiful target because she’s a genuine Christian and sincerely opposes gay marriage whereas Obama gets a pass because, you assume, he’s a liar and an opportunist.”

“You got it.”

“This is okay with you?”

“He got elected didn’t he,

Pretty sad isn’t it?

Update 9: Welcome readers of the Other McCain. I would have greeted you earlier but this is Tuesday which means game night with my old pals from College and high School. Take a peek around. See Dick Cheney’s daughter kick ass outnumbered 3-1 on MSNBC. See both Israeli’s and Arabs upset with the pope. Learn what two generations can do to a republic, get reviews of Doctor Who audios. Get a sample of an entertaining book for conservatives and see how my wife is smarter than Nancy Pelosi.

Final update: The Anchoress gets the last word

I love Liz Cheney!

Posted: May 12, 2009 by datechguy in opinion/news
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Her appearance on morning Joe was incredible. She successfully took on Eugene Robinson, Mike Barnicle and Andrew Sorkin and ran rings around them and her argument was so strong that Andrea Mitchell who followed her was hesitant to attack even with her gone.

If we need a face and a voice for the GOP you just saw it.

Update: I guess her argument is was good enough for Ford but she would have taken exception to the word torture, and is the worm turning?

Update 2: Rush is running with this today

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