One Way Ticket To Hell: Rev. Fred Phelps

If there is a hell, then Fred Phelps has more than earned himself a one way ticket straight to meet his mentor. Satan. Fred Phelps, here is a man who kills dogs, molests and abuses children and women and then has the audacity to drag his inbred congregation around the country to preach about the evils of homosexuality. Yes, this is THE Fred Phelps who likes to appear at the funerals of fallen soldiers to talk about how much God hates them and the United States.

Something tells me that God is not really wanting to partner up with someone like Fred Phelps. The Westboro Baptist Church. This is a real group of winners. Interestingly enough it is composed mainly of people related to Phelps through blood or marriage. Probably both. Rumor has it that Fred Phelps prefers the intimacy of close relatives, if you get my meaning. Did I say incest? That's up for you to decide.

It is very curious that Mr. Phelps is so unforgiving considering he has had a history of drug and alcohol abuse as well as a history of violence not only towards strangers but his own family members. An example of the pot calling the kettle black you say? Perhaps.

An easy explanation would be to say that Fred Phelps is just a fucking lunatic but that would not do him justice. This guy is the personification of evil, right down to masquerading as a man of God. And the icing on the cake is the fact that he bears a striking resemblance to the Tall Man from the Phantasm movies. Seriously.

Tagged For: Fred Phelps * Religion * Westboro Baptist Church * Phantasm

Someone Tell Me Why I Should Care

Angelina Jolie gave birth in Africa. And I am supposed to care because? Would the lives of the vast majority of the world change in the least if Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie never appeared in the public eye ever again? I thank the media for reminding me every day that as an honest, hard working American, my children will never get to enjoy the luxurious and lavish lifestyle that the little shits born to celebrities will enjoy every day. Let us not forget that the honorable Mr. Brad Pitt was more than likely banging Angelina while he was still married to Jennifer Anniston, but let's not go there, it will take away from the joy of the new baby. Celebrity births, who gives a fuck.

Tagged For: Angelina Jolie * Brad Pitt * Current Affairs

Women vs. Men: Who Is Less Guilty?

A recent AP news article discussed the increasing rate at which some states are imprisoning women for crimes that they have committed. The original article can be read here---> Mountain states imprison...

There was a paragraph that stated, "The Women's Prison Association and like-minded groups focus attention on female inmates in part because they are more likely than men to be primary caretakers of children, and their incarceration can place severe strains on families." So, I am to assume that if I go out and get arrested for dealing meth and a female goes out and gets arrested for the exact same crime then I am more guilty and deserve a harsher sentence even though I am also a single parent and the primary means of support for my children?

Bullshit!

In my opinion gender should be taken out of the equation altogether. If a woman commits a crime, for whatever reason, she should face the exact same consequences regardless of whether or not she has children. Believe me, there are plenty of men who are criminals and also the primary means of support for a family and when they go before the judge nobody gives a damn. Off to prison he goes and no bleeding heart special interest group comes to his aid. I am not a misogynist but I believe that if you are going to make a case for lenience due to being a parent then apply it to both men and women.

Stop the sobbing about the poor women sitting in prison, kept away from their children and all the other bullshit. I love my children just as much as any woman loves their children so don't let me rot in prison just because I have a penis while the woman gets a lesser sentence or no jail time at all.

Tagged For: Crime * Prison * Gender Bias

Dead As Cat

This little kitty never had a chance. She was chasing a bird along the side of the road when some fat-assed biker on his Harley ran her down. Cut short in the prime of her life. The biker didn't even stop or look back, just roared off down the road. We put her in a shoe box and tossed her in the dumpster.

Such is life.

Tagged For: Roadkill * PETA * Fuck PETA

Don't Drink The Water

Mellow Yellow, originally uploaded by Mr. Viddy.

This is a well known employee restroom in Beaverton, Oregon. Those of you that have worked with me may be able to identify the location of said pisser. Just remember, don't drink the water!

Tagged For: Toilet * Fetish * Humor

Remember The Original

You don't know me, but I was the original Mrs. Tom Cruise way before all of this TomKat hysteria. I appeared in such blockbusters as "Gung Ho" and "Monkey Trouble" as well as the hit television shows "Hart to Hart" and "Paper Dolls". Am I bitter that my ex-husband has gone on to become the biggest movie star in the world? Not really. Does it hurt that after we divorced he went on to bed some of the hottest young starlets around? Certainly not. But it really bugs the hell out of me when the media grants that Aussie hag, Nicole Kidman, all of this free publicity allowing her to gush about how much she still loves Tom Cruise. What about me, Mimi Rogers? I was not lucky enough to go on to become an A-List celebrity like Tom and Nicole. If anyone needs the publicity it is me.

I have bills to pay and it would be nice if I could afford some of the extras, like cosmetic surgery. Don't forget, I am older than both Tom and Nicole and I could be Katie Holmes mother for god's sake! I'm not asking for much but it would be nice if every once in a while the press would drop a line or two mentioning the fact that I was the original Mrs. Tom Cruise.

Tagged For: Tom Cruise * Entertainment * Marriage

If You Love To Hate Go Here

In all fairness, the following blogger is not unique in his ignorant and narrow minded views but the blog Where's Your Brain? happened to catch my eye this evening.

The drivel and sheer lack of substance ranks this blog as one of the most amusing sites on the internet. Whether you agree with the views on Where's Your Brain? or not, this is a must read if you want a good chuckle or if you just want to bond with a fellow hater.

This blog must be a shining gem in the crown of Eugene, Oregon. Thank god it isn't located in Beaverton.

Tagged For: Ignorant * Foot Odor * Pabst Blue Ribbon

Oregon Senator Making Headlines

While checking out the top news stories on the internet this evening I stumbled across a headline featuring one of Oregon's very own, Senator Gordon Smith. Apparently Senator Smith is already gearing up for a 2008 reelection bid by focusing on his family. More specifically, his wife.

You can read the full story here: Senator...


Tagged For: Politics * Sex * Republicans

Where Drunken Bums Live

Where Drunken Bums Live, originally uploaded by Mr. Viddy.

So I took this photo just after leaving the Century 14 theater in downtown Albuquerque. I had taken my daughters to see Ice Age 2 and we had a great time until.

You see, as we left the theater I took the photo and noticed that two cops, I think from the Sheriff's office because they were not wearing APD uniforms, rolled up on an obviously drunken man. I could see that they were asking for i.d. because the drunk was waving his wallet around in the air.

Anyhow, we walked past that scene heading up Central Avenue to the bus stop. Just as we were crossing under the freeway I look behind and see the same drunken dude walking up on me and my daughters.

So I thought to myself, fuck this is going to get ugly. I made the mistake of stopping at the bus stop hoping the drunk would pass us by. Nope, he stopped and proceeded to engage me in some drunken banter. Luckily after about five minutes the bus came and my daughters and I got on and left the drunk sitting on the corner.

Thankfully the situation did not escalate into something more serious. But what the fuck is the deal with cops? They took the time to hassle this dude earlier but they couldn't see fit to get him off the street? Isn't public drunkenness illegal here in Albuquerque.

This shit leaves a real bad taste in my mouth towards the cops. What if this guy had attacked me or my daughters? Not ten minutes earlier the cops had him and they chose to ignore the situation. And there was no mistaking that this guy was drunk. He could barely talk, he stunk of alcohol and he was all wobbly.

Thanks to the two officers who were to busy or inept to haul this guy in. Even if he wasn't a danger to me he was in no condition to be walking the streets.

Oh well, this falls on deaf ears. I guess as long as Mayor Marty, the Sheriff and the Chief of Police are safe then the rest of us can just fend for ourselves.

Tagged For: Albuquerque * Crime * Public Safety

Albuquerque Coffee Critique

I am a simple man with simple tastes. When it comes to caffeine my drinks of choice are Earl Grey tea by Stash and quad espressos.

I've been living in Albuquerque for just over a month now and have frequented five coffee slingers and will now give you a brief critique on each of them. Keep in mind, the only drink that I have ordered at each of these locations has been the quad espresso.

From best to worst:

1. Starbucks Coffee - 3400 Central Avenue SE This is a classic Starbucks, just like the type found back in Portland and Seattle. They make a mean quad espresso, the baristas have just the right amount of attitude and the outdoor patio makes for good people watching.
2. Satellite Coffee - 2300 Central Avenue SE Quite chic, a bit pretentious but the baristas here are very nice and the espressos are made just right. Nice outdoor patio but the location opens you up to be pestered by street people looking for money or just muttering to themselves.
3. Starbucks Coffee - Market Place at Journal Center To date this is the gayest Starbucks I have come across since leaving Portland but this location also makes an excellent quad espresso and after all, that is what really matters.
4. Satellite Coffee - 3513 Central Avenue NE The espressos here are merely adequate and the clientele are a bit full of themselves. The baristas tend to lack any personality. The big draw here is the comfy chairs in the back.
5. Starbucks Coffee - I-40 & San Mateo Located at The Pavillions at San Mateo, this Starbucks makes pure swill. This has been the most god awful coffee I have tasted in all of Albuquerque. Additionally, the interior is not the cleanest. The local gas stations are cleaner and have better coffee than this Starbucks. I won't be going back.

So there you have it, my opinion on the local coffee scene to date. No doubt that there are many other places that serve excellent coffee and as I discover them I will add them to my list.

Tagged For: Albuquerque * Coffee * Food and Drink

"Crazy" Joe Arpaio On The Warpath, Again

Once again, Maricopa County Sheriff "Crazy" Joe Arpaio is out to grab some headlines. This time he is putting together a posse to hunt down and arrest any illegal immigrants foolish enough to wander into the Phoenix area. "Crazy" Joe is going to accomplish this feat thanks in part to the Maricopa County attorney who has chosen to interpret a law aimed at prosecuting people who smuggle illegal immigrants into this country. Once again we see the legal system being bastardized in order to suit the needs of one, attention hungry individual.

Any illegal caught by the posse will be prosecuted for conspiracy to smuggle themselves into the country. As if there is not enough real crime in Maricopa County now the sheriff wants to waste tax dollars and jail space rounding up people, who for the most part are not vicious criminals. I am not a supporter of illegal immigrants but I have to say that I am also not a supporter of prosecuting individuals just because the local sheriff is an attention whore.

And let us not forget one little detail. It is the federal government that is responsible for controlling illegal immigration. "Crazy" Joe, you crazy bastard, it appears that you have spent too much time out in the desert heat. Perhaps it is time for the citizens of Maricopa County to put you out to pasture.

Check out this story from MSNBC: Phoenix posse targets...

Tagged For: Immigration * Crime * Maricopa County

Preparing For A Terrorist Attack

Lately I have been hearing these PSA's featuring various public officials talking about how every family should be prepared for a terrorist attack. Quite frankly, I am getting very annoyed by these messages. I am sorry folks but I refuse to buy into this culture of fear that the Bush administration has tried to propagate.

I will concede that there is always a possibility that there may one day be another attack on U.S. soil by terrorists but quite frankly I am betting that such an attack is slim at best. Do you want to know how I prepare for another terrorist attack? I live my life the same as I always have. By not buying into the paranoia I am dealing a crippling blow to any terrorist organization because I refuse to live in fear.

I am more worried of becoming the victim of a mugging or home invasion than I am of becoming the victim of a terrorist attack. I am also terrified of going to the gas station these days but you do not hear any PSA's addressing these issues. No, it is far easier to try and distract the public with these Chicken Little stories of the terrorist threat.

Tagged For: Terrorism * Bullshit * Propaganda

Scapegoat of the Week: Bill Tucker

It looks as if after weeks of voting and deliberations the powers that be have selected Bill Tucker to become the newest member of the Scapegoat Club.

You remember the tragedy, the Sago Mine disaster that left only one survivor and I am sure that you have watched and read about all of the confusion surrounding the initial hours after the mine collapsed. And then, the aftermath. The finger pointing as to who was responsible and rumors about safety gear that did not work. Yes, it was an ugly and tragic incident.

But have no fear because now we have someone to vent our emotions on, Bill Tucker, an assistant inspector at large for the state Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training who was coerced into stepping into the limelight to accept responsibility for causing so much of the confusion at the beginning of the Sago Mine collapse.

It would be interesting to find out whether or not he was forced to accept this responsibility or was he paid to offer himself up for sacrifice? I'm skeptical so I'd like to believe that his bosses forced him into this situation in order to take the heat of their backs.

Good luck Bill Tucker, let's hope that the media does not tear into you too severely. And in the end, Wal-Mart is always hiring.

Tagged For: disaster * Sago Mine * scandal

Rick Johnson & Company: Connecting People

If you're looking to do more than just annoy your customers with uninspiring images and pointless ad copy then I suggest you take a look at Rick Johnson & Company which is located right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At Rick Johnson & Company they do more than just construct the typical advertisement telling the world how great you are. They go beyond this by developing a bond between the client and consumer that helps to increase sales and customer satisfaction and they've been doing this for 26 years.

With a proven record of outstanding results you should feel confident in trusting Rick Johnson & Company to communicate your image to the world.

Tagged For: Advertising * Marketing * Public Relations

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have Nob Hill

Photo by Patrick Valdez

It was a beautiful morning here in Albuquerque so I decided to bike up to the post office and then over to the Starbuck's on Nob Hill to treat myself to my usual, a quad espresso. After that, I biked around the area and ran into a couple of interesting characters.

On the corner of Central and Carlisle I stopped to take some photos and at the light I hear this threatening voice say, "you'd better not be taking my picture." And there in an older, red Thunderbird was this grubby looking white trash dude giving me the evil eye. Sorry dude, you are not exactly what could be described as photogenic.

And not five minutes later as I am aiming my lens up the street to take some shots of the buildings comes strolling this guy straight out of a '70's B-movie. Big afro, big eyeglasses and he kind of looked like Donald Sutherland. Anyhow, he didn't say anything to me but again I got the stare like he thought I was going to take his picture as well.

Some people are just fucking nuts. The least of your worries is me taking your picture. In case you didn't realize it, there are video cameras all over the place, recording you whether you like it or not. The bank, the ATM machine, grocery stores, you name it. Another thing, try some common courtesy. For the most part, I try not to be intrusive when I am out doing my photography. If you think that I may get you in one of my shots, just ask and I will gladly recompose the shot to leave you out of it.

All in all it was a good morning and I thoroughly enjoyed my ride. Nob Hill is not unlike the Pearl District or Trendy-third in Portland and it is filled with a variety of people. Some nice and pleasant, some not so much. But you take the good with the bad.

Tagged For: Albuquerque * People * Nob Hill