John Paddock decided yesterday that it would be a good idea to lay blame on the players in Ottawa and not the structure of the front office. Now I Like John Paddock, in fact I even spent some time at John's cabin when you used to reside in these parts. He's a cool dude. That being said, I disagree it is the players fault.
In Ottawa, they have one of the best lines in the NHL. Heatly is a 50 goal scorer. Spezza is a point per game player. Alfredsson is much like Spezza, and also adds some grit and a lot of leadership in the dressing room. They have some good young talent coming up. Brian Elliot has looked solid and Nick Foligno has upped his game.
The problem over the past couple of years is goaltending. Every good team has a good goalie defending its rearguard...well besides Detroit, but not every team has a Lidstrom. Bryan Murray has done little to address this situation. Gerber was a never a solid choice. Alex Auld isn't an NHL goalie. And they discovered Brian Elliot a little to late to save this season.
If Elliot continues to play well, then Ottawa will be a playoff team once more. They do need to add a puck moving defender, someone to anchor the power play. But outside from that, the Sens are 20 months removed from the Stanley Cup Finals. They have pretty much the same nucleus they had then, minus one Ray Emery. It's only a matter of time.
Clearly one fact remains. They aren't getting shit kicked night in and night out like the Habs and the Leafs. Also they are in the running for Tavares, and if not him, the puck moving defenceman they so desperately need in Victor Hedman. Who says an off year is a bad thing?
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Coalition
If anyone had any doubts about the coalition and what it means to Canada, you can look no further now to the Omar Khadr issue. Enough rhetoric has been let fly over a man who is charged with murdering an American Medic. But the supposed "voice of the people"--The coalition, has signed papers to bring this "victim" back into Canada. The coalition is appealing to Harper and Obama to release him from Gitmo and bring him back to Canada where we can assess his situation and ultimately integrate him back into society.
Now we all know Jack Layton sleeps with terrorists, it has been well documented over the years, but for goodness sake....
In the interest of picking up some votes, the retarded trio has decided to side with a guy accused of murder and war crime charges. A pathetic display of looking out for the safety of this country of ours. Too much time is being spent on an individual who does not deserve the time of day, especially with the economic problems plaguing us and our southern neighbors.
According to the coalition, who seem to have reignited themselves over such a marginal issue, and thus have tried to portray some relevance to people who vaguely found the relevant 3 months ago -- murderers have a place in Canadian society.
In times of economic crisis, the Coalition would like you to care for a 22 year old terrorist and murderer rather then figure out how to get food on too the tables of the jobless and their families. But of course, the majority of Canadians want this right?
Now we all know Jack Layton sleeps with terrorists, it has been well documented over the years, but for goodness sake....
In the interest of picking up some votes, the retarded trio has decided to side with a guy accused of murder and war crime charges. A pathetic display of looking out for the safety of this country of ours. Too much time is being spent on an individual who does not deserve the time of day, especially with the economic problems plaguing us and our southern neighbors.
According to the coalition, who seem to have reignited themselves over such a marginal issue, and thus have tried to portray some relevance to people who vaguely found the relevant 3 months ago -- murderers have a place in Canadian society.
In times of economic crisis, the Coalition would like you to care for a 22 year old terrorist and murderer rather then figure out how to get food on too the tables of the jobless and their families. But of course, the majority of Canadians want this right?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
N.D.P. (Notoriously Dumb People)
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/02/11/ndp-discriminates-against-hard-working-canadians-who-aren-t-transit-workers.aspx
I guess the NDP don't believe in equality for its people anymore. And seriously, transit drivers? Of all the people to bring special attention too, we give it to the people who shut down Ottawa for a month. This last ditch effort to try and appeal to Canadians certainly will piss off the working class folk that are not transit drivers.
For all the people knocking Conservatism, the Torries, and Harper for that matter, get your parties to present a better mould of a leader. Right now, the terrorist supporter doesn't fit this mould. Iggy isn't interested yet in running Canada yet. And the Bloc is irrelevant to the cause. Have a solution that isn't jsut putting another guy in charge.
I guess the NDP don't believe in equality for its people anymore. And seriously, transit drivers? Of all the people to bring special attention too, we give it to the people who shut down Ottawa for a month. This last ditch effort to try and appeal to Canadians certainly will piss off the working class folk that are not transit drivers.
For all the people knocking Conservatism, the Torries, and Harper for that matter, get your parties to present a better mould of a leader. Right now, the terrorist supporter doesn't fit this mould. Iggy isn't interested yet in running Canada yet. And the Bloc is irrelevant to the cause. Have a solution that isn't jsut putting another guy in charge.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
George
For all the people that don't like Mr. Bush, you can look no further than last weeks Iraq National Election to see the profound change that has happened, courtesy of Mr. Bush.
The haters will say that Bush will have a tarnished legacy, but more important than oil and WMD's is the fact that the Iraqi people are well on their way to living in a democracy that is starting to flourish even with all the violence it has seen in the past.
The haters will say that Bush will have a tarnished legacy, but more important than oil and WMD's is the fact that the Iraqi people are well on their way to living in a democracy that is starting to flourish even with all the violence it has seen in the past.
A-Roid
Kudos to A-Rod for at least coming out and saying he did do it. He didn't necessarily lie about it in 2007 because of the fact that there was no substantial list of Banned substances when he was tested. When he was told that there was him and another 100+ players that may or may not have tested positive, there was no follow up done with him at the time.
Here is the thing: Why didn't Bonds go this route? And Clemens for that matter. Clearly they are both guilty. There is a LONG list of people waiting to testify against the asterisk man. While there is no turning back now for Bonds, it doesn't seem worth it, once he is found guilty of lying to a Grand Jury, to take that risk or jail time over a little humiliation. That humiliation wouldn't have been even half as bad as it will be soon.
People are going to say ignorant things such as , "...well maybe he didn't really take any performance enhancing drugs..." or "...not Barry, he's such a stand up guy, Canseco and all those trainers and nutritionists and former teammates are wrong..." Those people are naive. With mountains of evidence waiting for the court date in March, how could one think otherwise?
Personally I hope Bonds is prosecuted to the full extent of the law. I would hope in the end that his records are stripped from Baseball history. Ideally this happens. Ideally the US Federal Government makes an example of Mr. Bonds so that Senators can get back to trying to pull their country out of recession.
Maybe we should blame Barry for the United State's economic despair. Shame on you Barry, all that for a high voice, smaller testicles and a record few people give you credit for.
Here is the thing: Why didn't Bonds go this route? And Clemens for that matter. Clearly they are both guilty. There is a LONG list of people waiting to testify against the asterisk man. While there is no turning back now for Bonds, it doesn't seem worth it, once he is found guilty of lying to a Grand Jury, to take that risk or jail time over a little humiliation. That humiliation wouldn't have been even half as bad as it will be soon.
People are going to say ignorant things such as , "...well maybe he didn't really take any performance enhancing drugs..." or "...not Barry, he's such a stand up guy, Canseco and all those trainers and nutritionists and former teammates are wrong..." Those people are naive. With mountains of evidence waiting for the court date in March, how could one think otherwise?
Personally I hope Bonds is prosecuted to the full extent of the law. I would hope in the end that his records are stripped from Baseball history. Ideally this happens. Ideally the US Federal Government makes an example of Mr. Bonds so that Senators can get back to trying to pull their country out of recession.
Maybe we should blame Barry for the United State's economic despair. Shame on you Barry, all that for a high voice, smaller testicles and a record few people give you credit for.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Israel...
Why do people think that Israel should just leave Gaza be? What about rogue missiles against innocent Israeli's is any different than attacks on Gaza and the West Bank? Why should Israel give up any land they conquered? The Americans don't give up land to the natives tribes of yesteryear. Canada does for some reason, but that is beside the point.
The terroists attacked innocent American people, but no, its alright to blame all of the American population for supposed hardships. But we can't blame all of the Palestinians for what Hamas is doing... If we do, it's somehow wrong. It seems hypocritical to me, regardless of the situation.
The terroists attacked innocent American people, but no, its alright to blame all of the American population for supposed hardships. But we can't blame all of the Palestinians for what Hamas is doing... If we do, it's somehow wrong. It seems hypocritical to me, regardless of the situation.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Regarding Beckham...
I told you so...
Big hit to the shittiest soccer league in the world. All that exposure, all that revenue and media fancy...gone in a flash. Brilliant.
Big hit to the shittiest soccer league in the world. All that exposure, all that revenue and media fancy...gone in a flash. Brilliant.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Just a thought...
So just because Mr. Obama owned up to a mistake he never should have made, he deserves to be pardoned based on the premise that if one admits wrong doing they receive less scrutiny?
....Well sorry Mr. Officer, I did kill that man but I do believe I made a mistake and a terrible error of judgment. Instead of arresting me for murder, a simple slap on the wrist and I'll be a changed man.
There isn't much room for error when your at the top, just ask Greg Norman about the 1996 masters. There is even less room when the US economy is on the brink of catastrophe. People should be more demanding of the man they voted in to "change" the world.
....Well sorry Mr. Officer, I did kill that man but I do believe I made a mistake and a terrible error of judgment. Instead of arresting me for murder, a simple slap on the wrist and I'll be a changed man.
There isn't much room for error when your at the top, just ask Greg Norman about the 1996 masters. There is even less room when the US economy is on the brink of catastrophe. People should be more demanding of the man they voted in to "change" the world.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
For old time sake
I think after this I will be done ragging on Taliban Jack, but I need one more kick at this before I bow out on communist fools.
By Jack Layton's logic, the conservatives shouldn't be in power because the majority of Canadians voted to not have the Conservatives in power. (This of course would be the case with all Canadian gov'ts for over 20 years... but let's put that aside)
This logic of course assumes that you are defined not by what you are for but by what you oppose. By the same extension of logic Jack Layton, who received around 20,000 votes in his riding, should not have won because approximately 25,000 people voted against him. Of course, that's ridiculous just as it ridiculous to assume that the majority of Canadians voted for the Dr Frankenstein attempt to form a government.
Those who are in this logic bracket probably shouldn't be so niave. Mr. Layton figures that even though he faced the same voting situation, it doesn't matter because "most" of Canada wants a coalition. Again this is based on his own logic, and not based on facts raised in the polls and the genral outcry by anyone other then other fellow commies. I guess he is still certain the most Canadians are dumb. Problem is, he doesn't realize it is only his own party that cannot understand proper logical, and non-hyprcritical arguements. Furthermore, it seems he cannot even lead the idiots to glory.
But this is the guy who we should trust to lead Canadians in tough econmoic times....amirite?
By Jack Layton's logic, the conservatives shouldn't be in power because the majority of Canadians voted to not have the Conservatives in power. (This of course would be the case with all Canadian gov'ts for over 20 years... but let's put that aside)
This logic of course assumes that you are defined not by what you are for but by what you oppose. By the same extension of logic Jack Layton, who received around 20,000 votes in his riding, should not have won because approximately 25,000 people voted against him. Of course, that's ridiculous just as it ridiculous to assume that the majority of Canadians voted for the Dr Frankenstein attempt to form a government.
Those who are in this logic bracket probably shouldn't be so niave. Mr. Layton figures that even though he faced the same voting situation, it doesn't matter because "most" of Canada wants a coalition. Again this is based on his own logic, and not based on facts raised in the polls and the genral outcry by anyone other then other fellow commies. I guess he is still certain the most Canadians are dumb. Problem is, he doesn't realize it is only his own party that cannot understand proper logical, and non-hyprcritical arguements. Furthermore, it seems he cannot even lead the idiots to glory.
But this is the guy who we should trust to lead Canadians in tough econmoic times....amirite?
The best idea ever
So during my musings today and a good article in the National Post i read, I figured that instead of putting 817 Billion dollars into the American economy, split up so many ways its a wonder it would even stimulate, I figure we could put all the money into the beer industry. With some inspiration from this column, I would like to expand on this thought. Before you stop reading, take the time too look at all the jobs this would create:
Obviously there are jobs such as Brewers, Hops farmers and other essentials in the beer making process. Let us look at, however, the indirect job creation that would be created.
-Transportation. Would need more trucks and trailers to transport these goods.
- We would need more truck manufacturers to make the steel and rod and tires and everything that would go into making sufficient means of transportation for this beer.
- More steel plants would have to be created, think world war two, on a smaller scale of course, but still, more jobs are more jobs
-Architects. How else will you design the buildings?
-Teachers...To train the architects.
-More workers to for the newly implemented steel plants. More drivers to transport the beer. More people to dispatch the drivers. More teachers to train more architects. More teachers to train more teachers to train more teachers.
Furthermore, how many more jobs would be created even more indirectly....
-Policemen
-Paramedics
-Doctors
-Casket Makers...The forestry industry would benefit because of this
-Funeral home Attendants
-People to construct many more breathalyzers
-Nurses
-More Insurances agencies
-People to run AA meetings
-All the necessary training would have to be provided by teachers, and I have already explained that process and all the job creation there.
-Someone to look after all those Budweiser Clydesdale's we saw in all those Super Bowl commercials.
-More fast food spots because all these fat beer drinkers need to eat right?
There are consequences of this type of stimulus package, as you can see, but a job is a job correct? You wouldn't even have to charge much for the beer. Because of the vast volume that would be made, and the relatively cheap cost to produce, you just have to get people in the door. Kinda like a Detroit Red Wings game.
It's funny, a stimulus package is created to stimulate the economy, to stabilize it. Why not thwart stimulating and just go balls to the wall and get rich quick. It's so crazy it just might work.
Obviously there are jobs such as Brewers, Hops farmers and other essentials in the beer making process. Let us look at, however, the indirect job creation that would be created.
-Transportation. Would need more trucks and trailers to transport these goods.
- We would need more truck manufacturers to make the steel and rod and tires and everything that would go into making sufficient means of transportation for this beer.
- More steel plants would have to be created, think world war two, on a smaller scale of course, but still, more jobs are more jobs
-Architects. How else will you design the buildings?
-Teachers...To train the architects.
-More workers to for the newly implemented steel plants. More drivers to transport the beer. More people to dispatch the drivers. More teachers to train more architects. More teachers to train more teachers to train more teachers.
Furthermore, how many more jobs would be created even more indirectly....
-Policemen
-Paramedics
-Doctors
-Casket Makers...The forestry industry would benefit because of this
-Funeral home Attendants
-People to construct many more breathalyzers
-Nurses
-More Insurances agencies
-People to run AA meetings
-All the necessary training would have to be provided by teachers, and I have already explained that process and all the job creation there.
-Someone to look after all those Budweiser Clydesdale's we saw in all those Super Bowl commercials.
-More fast food spots because all these fat beer drinkers need to eat right?
There are consequences of this type of stimulus package, as you can see, but a job is a job correct? You wouldn't even have to charge much for the beer. Because of the vast volume that would be made, and the relatively cheap cost to produce, you just have to get people in the door. Kinda like a Detroit Red Wings game.
It's funny, a stimulus package is created to stimulate the economy, to stabilize it. Why not thwart stimulating and just go balls to the wall and get rich quick. It's so crazy it just might work.
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