Moratorium Day

Ding Dong the Rush is Down…. OK, this is supposed to be truce day, wherein no blogs are posted about Sarah Palin. It isn’t midnight yet, so I am still allowed to at least use her name in vain. So it was OK to pick on Rush. But with Rush down, what are his followers and staunch supporters supposed to do? I just watched a Hannity Special, a town hall meeting put together to discuss the most disgusting things of 09. And sure enough, Palin was one of the top subjects of interest. Now many Coinservatives – conservatives that can take either heads or tails on issues – especially coinservative women that think 30,000 troops equates to 1/3rd the 40,000 asked for by the Chief to the Commander-in-Chief, well they unanimously believe that Palin is not a viable candidate for any political office as she quit her job as governor in Alaska, so she has made not so good a show with her quitting in efforts to become a book signer. But these Conservatives also think that the more the Liberals pick on Sarah and her family, the more powerful she comes on and that turns them on. So those that would not vote the party line if Sarah were today in the running, could in the future if the liberals continue to attack and make her a martyr. That is why it is so important to stop gloritizing and glamorizing her ambitions. So maybe if we bloggers - especially Alaskan bloggers - begin with a single day of “NO SARAH”, then maybe like a virus this will take root, and forever put the gal with super vision down for the count. Try it, you’ll like what you don’t see. So tomorrow is the day of “No SARAH”, January 1st, 2010. Lets team together and make this a win for an end to Sarah, John McCain’s monster.

Splatting vs. Blogging

If you are an Alaskan “Blogger”, please read on. It appears that the Alaskan Bloggersphere has been overrun by “Splatting Splatters”. Defining “Splatting: To scatter scat.” Instead of using this modern day hi-tech at your fingertips correspondence as a ways and means to voice and broadcast true 1st Amendment Right concerns, of value, the crap that fills the spectrum is trespass like rhetoric. It is not a punching bag forum and should be policed by those that feel it necessary to contribute. What I am talking about is all this foolish crap like “Sarah Palin” book banning and SP this and SP that crybaby bull-crap! When is enough truly enough in this crap category? Look, leave her alone and she will go away, along with Levi and the rest of the cast that have gained the undivided attention of many to “crap” and nothing more. So to all of those individuals out there that think they are doing something constructive, to all those Olbermann wannabes, start publishing things of necessity that have meaning to this state and its present state of affairs. If you want a schoolyard playground bickering and beating place, or a pageant stage, go twitter or utilize some other means to further your agenda. Please don’t use this forum as a ways and means to incite childish behavior, stone throwing, aggressive lying and ED frustration upon things that don’t really matter in the big picture show. I am serious with this matter, which seems so far to show a lack of intelligence. I have spoken to many others who enjoy the possibility of corresponding with others but become frustrated with the crap that overwhelms the limited postings page, especially with the freedom of “blognetnews.com/Alaska”. So we need a truce, a New Year’s resolution. This “scattering” is not what was intended of this forum, and this is understandable due its infancy. Sure it is a right, but what comes from so many is nothing but pure adolescent like behavior making it appear nothing short a Patton Place episode. We all get roped into it, as it is easy from the confines of our secure homes and only a “Send” button away. But there exists far more important issues of value above all the blarney. So can we, for just 1 day, see no crap published about Palin. See, if you can stay away from this monster attraction and post something meaningful for one measly day, than maybe it will transcend into a habit, or away from such. If not, we loose the opportunity to make available a forum with meaning! In fact, the postings will be graded starting January 1st. This is a non-partisan attempt that will give viewers and easily identifiable grade, a stamp of approval, so they can make the choice to read-on or decline, based on the grading policy - which is a completely voluntary maneuver. So on a scale rating similar to the Beaufort Wind scale, many if not all publications will find a partner posting. Not an opinion type posting, just a grade stamp. But instead of the Beaufort, that is replaced with Crap Slinging:

Crap Slinging 1 - No Scatter, truthful & worth reading.
Crap Slinging 2 - Light Dry Scatter, some reservation to truthfulness & worth reading.
Crap Slinging 3 - Light Wet Scatter, mild reservation to truth & worth reading.
Crap Slinging 4 - Gentle Dry Scatter, moderately compromised, read with caution.
Crap Slinging 5 - Gentle Wet Scatter, truth really compromised, read only if bored.
Crap Slinging 6 - Fresh Scatter, truth missing but read for comic value.
Crap Slinging 7 - Strong Scatter, Not even funny, reserved for idiots.
Crap Slinging 8 - Near Gale Scatter, will incite riots, no truth.
Crap Slinging 9 - Gale Scatter, lobotomized followers only reading.
Crap Slinging 10 - Explosive Diarrhea, Ding Dong the Rush is Down!

"Going Rouge" Whiplashing

I value above all the 1st Amendment Right. The 2nd no doubt, is right behind in value. Together these inalienable rights protect above and beyond. I also respect Constitutionally inherent rights, like intellectual property rights. So I will take credit at coining first with publication the counter title to Sarah Palin’s Book “Going Rogue”, that being “Going Rouge”. So when the counter book appeared in print quick off the press to trump Palin's 1st Amendment calling, I had to perform my duty and ask the publisher of “Going Rouge” to cease and desist any further printed books with this title. I am not after anything but respect to the rules of the road. Here is the response from “Going Rouge’s” legal defense fund:

I am the attorney for Health Communications and your email to Lori Golden has been forwarded to me for response. I would recommend that you have your lawyer contact me about this since he would be aware that book titles are generally not protectable. I should point out that this book was published in November and therefore was in production with this title before September 30. I am sorry for any trouble this might cause you and suggest that it is best if I deal with your lawyer about this. Thank you for your cooperation,

BobRobert N. Solomon, Esq.
1212 Avenue of the Americas
18th FloorNew York, NY 10036
Telephone: 212-768-9500

Injustice Served?

Police arrest Mr. Blackman in an alleyway, evidence of cocaine drug use is found at the scene. He is indicted by a jury, first time offense, 6-months in prison says the Judge, the gavel falls and he is lead off to do his time. Blackman loses his job and will have to contend with a felony upon his record, after serving his time. Déjà vu! Former Alaska State Senator Nick Stepovich is arrested in an alleyway, evidence of cocaine drug use is found at the scene. Nick is indicted by a jury, 40-hours community service says the judge, the gavel falls and Nick is let go a free man. Nick owns a hotel, so does not loose his job and so what that felony record. Justice served? More like Alaskan “political” style injustice. Maybe this is the reason why all the “Corrupt Bastards” are getting those “Get Out of Jail Free” tokens and doing wine instead of time!

Counter Rogue-Rouge Point

I would never waste hard earned money on crap, especially bull-crap. You won’t find me waiting in line to buy Sarah Palin’s memoirs, “Going Rogue”. But I must admit, from what I have heard so far from the pundit gallery, it is just a waste of ink on paper. Is it true that it is 250-pages of nothing but “Intentionally Left Blank” pages and a cover with her mug-shot? I thought George Bush had a copyright on that sort of outlay already. So with Palin it is a blank story, wherein readers can make up their own drama queen episodes. With that said, it should be part of every Alaskan crapper survival kit. See, in Alaska remote cabins are usually stocked with food and toilet paper just incase a wayward traveler gets lost and needs shelter. It is one of those time tested “Good Samaritan” things that makes Alaska unique. So if the publisher gets tired of trying to sell a book that will never make its way into a time capsule – as we do not want to inform intelligent life that this race is still at the starting line – there is a place for the publication, the crapper! In Alaska, that is an honor. Now I did have the opportunity to read the counterclaim to “Going Rogue”, titled “Going Rouge”, a stolen title at that. OK, I am off on a good start, just a little bit passed the starting line! See, this counterclaim is idiotic at best. It appears to be a bunch of disgruntled huff’n puff wannabe writers bent on getting published, their ten-minutes claim to fame with more crap like smearing techniques! It would have been better to just get a roll of toilet paper, compress it under the weight of disgruntlement and slap on a “stolen” title! Really, it stinks, even when the toilet bowl is vacant and the paper is 2-ply unused. First and foremost, why pay for old news? And who is really telling the truth in the matter that should matter to no one! Who really cares about Sarah Palin? The only thing I know about Palin is the fact that she can “tweet”, whatever the hell that is. And if she can “tweet”, and use her cell-phone at the same time while driving, there may be some intelligence evolving. What a role model. And I believe that MSNBC Keith Olbermann’s name is printed in this counterpoint, just as many times as is Sarah’s name found in print. I guess to those in the know Palin goes by “SP”. Was this something planned, with the Olbermann credits, like a subliminal message? I wonder, is there an alchemist out there with a magic test chamber or fire pit wherein both wasted books could be thrown into the heat, with miraculous results of a chain reaction finding in the end both novelties disappearing forever? Let us face the facts. This country is supposed to be getting greener. The government is even on a paperwork reduction mandate. Publishers should do the same. And so what if Palin had somebody write a book, as in this day and age “ghostwriting” makes quick money for the failing paper-back publishers. We are entering a hi-tech age, wherein libraries and bookstores will not be a thing of the past, but a whole lot different. We need to get passed the starting line and move ahead towards the finish. Hey, whether you like it or not, Sarah is out for the “gold”. There is not one American out there that would not do the same if opportunity knocked. So to counterpunch with more crap, it is pathetic. The sad thing, Palin continues to fuel an imposter following, from truth or non-truth. But for some reason, there are many that believe it is their duty to continue on the path to nowheres, with a counter-punch mentality. The yellow brick road has been abandoned. This is the fuel that Palin thrives on. It is like an exothermic reaction, where no external heat is required to keep the heat on. So Sarah wins, time and time again, because we don’t want to get ahead and continuously find ourselves back on the “Starting” line, while all of the time the with her or against her mentality, she wins. Today and tomorrow will find much of the same if we continue to waste time, paper and let intelligence whither away to nonsense because Palinism has become a two-way street addiction. Leave her alone, and we will be left alone as there are far more pressing issues of interest at hand that demands our attention, more important then some crap that occurred in Alaska when Palin was playing out the role of...? Sorry, I am not interested anymore! Flush….

CopyRight Infringement

To: Health Communications, Inc.
From: C&I P, LLC
Subject: Going Rouge

With respect to the published title, “Going Rouge” and published by Health Communications, Inc., please be advised that this title, this phrase, in quotes, was coined in a published “blog” back on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @9:06am AST, referenced as a book title. With that publication, and the fact that this “blog” is sponsored by an entity that retains and enjoys all copyright protection and infringements rights, this warning is to advise that the title of your published book may be an infringement upon another’s work. Please advise otherwise or else refrain from using the title “Going Rouge” now and forevermore.

Bligh Reef Haunting

It is 6pm at my home here in Anchorage. It is pitch dark out. What else to expect from the lighter side, as it is only five days past the winter solstice - the day that finds the least amount of daylight. And on the 24th, just 3-short days following the solstice, the 136ft Pathfinder – an escort vessel designed and operated to keep crude oil tankers off rocks and reefs in Prince William’s Sound – finds itself the victim of Joe’s Rock. So, it was dark outside with seas normal at 6 feet and directional wind clocked at Beaufort 10. Basically easy going for mariners! And with very few navigational warning lights in and around Prince William’s Sound, it means steering home not by sight but through radar-assisted navigation. Just like a flying pilot using IFR, Instrument Flight Rules. It means the eyes and ears of forward progress are simulated through electronic eavesdropping means. And the Pathfinder was equipped with the best technology “oil men money” could buy. Along with that, there was an extra cushion of oversight, courtesy the United Sates Coast Guard utilizing the extended reach radar system - monitored around the clock from its Valdez dispatch. With that said, there is no way in hell that a super-powered hi-tech tug could find itself on the famous rock unless…. So what went wrong this time? How in hell could a vessel sworn towards ecosystem protection find itself “hard aground” on Bligh Reef? It’s haunting. Maybe a little too much holiday cheer? How about too much brandy infused fruitcake? The six man able-bodied crew was tested following the Pathfinder finding the wrong path, but no alcohol or drug abuse was found. Thank God. Asleep at the wheel? Maybe, especially if the wheel of misfortune was destiny’s child this day for the captain and crew. But the excuses and secrecy behind what really happened, all in efforts to not tell the truth of the matter, it is beginning to bore this subject like déjà vu EXXON Valdez 1989! Look, the EXXON Valdez used up all the possible excuses back in 89, when that ship found itself embedded in the same damn rock as the Pathfinder found on the 24th. And all these current lame excuses that there occurred no environmental damage from the Pathfinder’s cargo of fuel finding freedom in the Sound, it is pure noggin head blasphemy. According to sneak previews, there is the possibility of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel becoming part of the Sound’s ecosystem. But low and be bold diesel is not as toxic as spilled crude oil, according to the State of Alaska on-scene bureaucrats trying to defend their position and job status, so the spilled goods have dissipated harmless? Hey, Alaska still has a bridge to nowhere for sale! But thanks to Sarah Palin, lying has become Alaska’s favorite pastime. Now according to Phineas J. Whoopee and his 3-D BB, diesel fuel has a vapor pressure of “nothing” when it cools off down to temperatures of the seawater found in and around the Sound during December. So this stuff that leaked upon impact, it has broken up into zillions of toxic concoctions that have already entered into the ecosystem. From benzene to ethylene to toluene to xzylene balls of aromatic hydrocarbons, the ecosystem was bombarded. It hurts. Nature is not equipped to handle so much on so short a notice. Time will tell the extent of this new atrocity, but there will come fish tumors along with cancer candidates upon those that continue to eat the flesh of the intoxicated. I stopped eating the fish from the Sound a long time ago, even before the EXXON wreck, when it was discovered that the outflow of water separated from the North Slope crude oil was contaminated with NORM – Naturally Occurring Radioactive Matter. And as far as the fish in the Inlet, I don’t like the taste of crap and the amount of crap that is discharged from Point Warzonoff into the path of migrating salmon, forget that flesh for a meal! So we have upon us another shipwreck. No, not Palin this go-around. And a wreck upon the same damn rock that was christened famous by Joe some many years ago! It is simple, to see the cause. When our eyes and ears - once used for navigating in rough seas or when darkness is upon us - are postponed useful due more advanced ways and means, there is always the possibility that something in the electronics could go creepy. But in this day and age, everything is digital, so for something to malfunction, it doesn’t sit too well in theory postulated upon hardness, readiness and reliability. But there is also a weakness to modern day gizmos, namely that back door loophole that allows would be assassins - a.k.a. hackers - allowing such trespassers to enter into restricted areas and wreck havoc. This is what has happened herein with the Pathfinder. Now nobody will ever admit to such a breech, as it would mean headaches for a whole lot of concerns. But this may be an isolated case, as there is some insane bozo out there that has planned this attack. Like already mentioned, with the excuses following a time tested déjà vu mentality, why not the real reason? Look, it was the same individual or organization that planned the EXXON Valdez wreck. His or her or their MO may single out a disgruntled oil broker, disguised as an environmentalist gadfly. Maybe not direct involvement, but his ways and means finds whackos amongst the masses, which incites insane revenge. Bottom line, as was the EXXON Valdez a planned wreck – out of environmental and economic loss revenge – so has the Pathfinder found itself yet another victim. But all this will be cloaked by the same lame and accepted excuses forthcoming, as to admit there is some insane addict that understands how to infiltrate the eavesdropping network, it would be scary and terrorists would seek him or her out, in efforts to disrupt the vital transportation link of so far seaworthy commerce. Bottom line herein, this idiot is out there, alive and well. Today he laughs, as nobody seeks the truth, as it is easier to buy excuses and bury the truth of the matter, wherein no theory could rest assured that there was not a sabotage attempt. It would be like opening up Pandora’s box, a needle in the haystack crime scene. And isn’t it ironic that the Pathfinder was towed back to safety during “darkness”, as pulling the disabled tugboat through churning seas was like taking it through a washing machine for no other reason then to cover up the damage. What sheen? And when it hits Valdez and the pundits attack it for pictures showing a breached hull, it will be clean and the true damage of this newest atrocity upon the Sound will be lost again. As it appears the solution to pollution continues to find a cure, dilution! So as the Sound suffers through yet another catastrophe, the culprit behind this mess sits back, taking not credit, but baking his cake and eating it too! All at our expense as he knows all too well that when the bureaucracy to defend is inept, his ways and means defend his mission and he enjoys success, which is a real sick attitude at that. The sad thing, he will strike again, just like a serial killer, just like a rapist. It is not for the pleasure, but for the unclaimed fame! And someday, the truth will come to past, and we will say to ourselves, how did this happen on our watch!