Thursday, January 8, 2009

Dews Thursday Round-up


Spent an entire day resting and trying to recover from this damnable cold with PurdueChick (who caused said illness in the first place!), but no matter what I do I'm still amongst the walking dead it seems...

That being said, please excuse any trip-ups or random rantings (well, moreso then the usual ranting of course), as it is entirely the cold/cold medicine/PurdueChick's fault...

ANYWAY, on with the news...

Hardball host and secret Hillary Clinton lover (why else you think he despises Bubba so much?) Chris Matthews has ruled out running for Senate in Pennsylvania for the 2010 election.

Gotta say I'm disappointed he isn't going to run, because I'd love to see him under the same scrutiny as he gives elected officials. Not that it isn't warranted, but it would be mildly entertaining to see him squirm a bit.

In an Illinois "Blago Bonanzo" update, Democrats have all but admitted they've been outmaneuvered on Blago's pick for Senate, Mr. Burris...

Already pegged this one to happen, so not at all surprising.

Strange news out of Minnesota concerning dog-sled races... Apparently they can be cancelled for too much snow??? As a Vermont Native, I am familiar with the concept of "too much snow" for many things, however things were rarely cancelled for it (despite all signs of logical thought pointing towards that conclusion), so I'm naturally a lil skeptical.

On a funny note, there seems to be a new fascinating trend among adults at childrens play centers. Violence!

Susquehanna Township police have been called to the restaurant on Union Deposit Road 12 times in the past year for reports of disorderly conduct, assault and theft. Those calls have resulted in 13 arrests, including six women -- five adults and a juvenile -- charged with disorderly conduct in a Saturday-night brawl.

"It's madness, absolute madness," Susquehanna Twp. Police Chief Robert A.
Martin said. Martin said he believes much of the violence stems from ongoing disputes among people who bump into each other in the restaurant. "They see each other at Chuck E. Cheese, and before you know it an argument turns into something physical."


Just awesome...
Finally, quick tally from the developing situation between Israel and Gaza (soon to include Lebanon)...



Sad situation for all involved...

11 comments:

Jack Gonzo, MD said...

The problem is rockets aren't the only violence happening. The writer fails to mention how many died by suicide bombers, adbuctions and things of that nature.

SayHey Kid said...

Thank you Gonzo. For someone who values "an even playing field", perhaps Israel should start up a suicide bombing campaign.

When Israel and Gaza/West Bank/Lebanon have prisoner exchanges, Israeli prisoners are returned in a body bag. Is that fair?

War is Hell!!

Dews said...

the problem is two-fold, Hamas will never accept Israel's right to exist, so it benefits them to continue these aggressive moves.

Secondly, the IDF responding with tactics that kill hundreds of civilians while targeting Hamas only strengthen Hamas's position and argument, since (by the numbers) it is FAR more dangerous and likely you will die as a civilian from actions from the IDF then as an Israeli.

Its not fair, its not right, but everytime more civilians are killed, Hamas becomes that much stronger, so why continue to play into their hands?

SayHey Kid said...

Hamas should not be using their civilians as a protective shield. Hamas fire rockets and mortars from schools!! Should Israel just ignore that rocket fire??

Im assuming that if Hamas had more accurate rockets that could kill more Israeli's, you would be satisfied with an even death count?

Dews said...

I think your implication here is that I would be satisfied with more casualties, and that is beyond ridiculous. My entire argument is about lowering cost of life, so going there is inappropriate.

I'm not justifying anything Hamas is doing, nor am I rationalizing it as acceptable, you are missing my point entirely.

The business as usual approach is just making Hamas stronger, and you cannot defeat the idea that Israel is an "occupying force". Again, those aren't my opinions or beliefs, but that is what you are fighting, and by causing an enormous civilian death toll it is causing that idea to grow stronger and stronger.

Miss Cleveland Park said...
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SayHey Kid said...

Then why post a body count?? I think that is inappropriate and was meant only to provoke. Your point is lost on blind eyes when you tally that kind of a score (a score, pointed out by Jack, that is VERY inaccurate).

I know where you are going with your argument and I do agree with you on the point of peace, however, it is obvious that Hamas wants nothing to do with any kind of a peace settlement. So, if you are Israel, and peace is NOT an option, what do you do? You cannot be passive and allow your people to die only to prevent future hostility.

Miss Cleveland Park said...

Um PurdueChick? W.T.F??? SHE WENT TO IU DAMNIT. IU!!!

Dews said...

hahaha, BUT she grew up in West Lafayette, ie, home of Purdue :)

SayHey Kid said...

Just as long as everyone knows that Sink the Biz is an INDIANA tradition!

Dewey, Cheatem, & Howe said...

Since someone brought it up, how many Israeli civilians have been killed by Islamic militants by bombs/suicide attacks/etc?