In keeping with the Easter theme…

As I am sure you’ve noticed, every single blog in the universe has an Easter post today. So, I am gonna copy them.

Happy Zombie Jesus day everyone!

This image was stolen from: Athiestblogger.com who stole it from someone else from the looks of it. Enjoy.

A response to America’s most recent verbal attack on the Canadian military.

A friend of mine recently expressed his views on what was said by the host of an American television show called “Red Eye” and though I do not have a very large readership, I felt I needed to share his comments. If they can even be spread to a couple more people, I would be happy.

The way to respond to people who are encouraging uninformed opinions is not to name call or slander the people who made the comments. Darren has given an example of a well written, informed response that encompasses the reasons that Canadians and the global community are sick of America’s shit. See below for the original video and Darren’s response.

P.S. Thanks for reading.

The Ignorance of the American Media.
by Darren Swan

With the recent comments featured on Fox’s roundtable “Red Eye” a lot of Canadians are in an outrage, and justifiably so.

Following news that, in 2011, the Canadian Army will require a 1 year break from military operation so that they can refurbish tanks and other equipment as well as maintain a healthy talent pool for it’s military the host of Red Eye decided, with his panelists to not only rip the Canadian Army but Canada as a whole.

Some of the included comments were:

• The Canadian military wants to take a breather to do some yoga, paint landscapes, run on the beach in gorgeous white capri pants.
• Isn’t this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country
• Would Canada be able to get away with this if it wasn’t for the fact that they share a border with the most powerful country in the Universe.
• They couldn’t take a year off if they didn’t have the security backdrop of the United States.
• We have Police Officers and they have Mounties. We ride heavily armoured cars, they have horses. We have bulletproof vests, they have wonderful red jackets that can been seen a mile away, this is not a smart culture!

This arrogance and ignorance of the American media is pathetic and disgusting. What is even more disgusting is that in the host, Greg Gutfeld’s apology he said:

I realize that my words may have been misunderstood. It was not my intent to disrespect the brave men, women and families of the Canadian military

How was any of what was said not meant as an insult? Even in apology his, and his colleagues are too proud to fully admit to making a mistake. It was bad enough when CNN covered the Iraq and Afghan war on complete American bias, claiming that anything that wasn’t a pro-US opinion was either an act of terrorism, or just completely wrong. Hell I remember sending an e-mail to Wolf Blitzer explaining how hypocritial it was that they were claiming Iraq’s footage of the war was completely biased while CNN was purely Pro-US in it’s coverage…and how America had no right to carpet bomb a country for weeks on end over two buildings destroyed on US soil, and his response was that since I am a Canadian my opinion is of no importance and grossly misinformed, and was told not to try and e-mail CNN in the future because my address was going to be blocked.

Then people wonder why respect for not only USA but for Americans as a whole is constantly getting worse and worse. It’s this “we run the world, and are high and almighty” attitude that sickens me. The constant raping of countries and trying to force it’s beliefs and way of life on other cultures under the guise of altruism is sad. What is worse is when something doesn’t go their way they start throwing hissy fits and flexing their muscles and using open ended threats of “you better do as we say or else…” to solve everything. And what has it got them? Iraq pissed at them, Afghanistan pissed at them, North Korea pissed at them, Russia pissed at them, and recently Iran believed to have the materials to build a nuke.

The world is the way it is today because of America and it’s way of doing things. I wouldn’t call it the most powerful country in the world but rather the most immature. To me America is the equivalent of those pathetic punks that take 10 of them to beat the crap out of one kid, usually for no other purpose than to steal it’s money (resources) or to reaffirm that is tough and manly. Much like online bullies who harass people just to flex their e-peen.

I do not hate Americans, but I am greatly opposed to what their country stands for, and the fact that so many of it’s citizens are blinded by power and military might that they won’t think for themselves. I would like to think this deceit of self-importance is why Bush was re-elected, and not because people genuinely felt that he was the right choice.

Canadian soldiers have been fighting in Afghanistan for eight years and have spent the last four in the country’s most violent region. Canada has lost 116 soldiers in Afghanistan, the highest casualty rate among allied countries fighting there.

The one thing that I feel I can take comfort in is that everyone gets thrown off their high-horse at some point in time. The only problem is the cost of this one is most likely going to be paid for in more bloodshed and mourning families because America is too thick headed to realize they are not the world police. The UN was created for a reason, not so that some spoiled country can run around doing what it wants.

And of course the cliche questions: Weapons of Mass Destruction? Bin Laden? Oh that’s right, after Saddam there was that distraction of oil, and the adrenaline rush to flex your muscles more.

What is amusing is how many Americans travel with the Canadian flag on their luggage and clothing nowadays just to avoid the looks of disgust, and the piss-poor treatment when they travel abroad. Yet Canada is the country to be laughed at.

Camnesia

omg. So cute. I just discovered this word on a blog that I read and I have fallen in love with it. Whether this person made up the word, I do not know. If I were them, I would totally take credit though.     

I read a post of what the definition should be on Urbandictionary.com and it was not what I had expected so, I am going to continue to believe that it means you have forgotten that you should be taking pictures when you are somewhere that you intended to be taking pictures. I envision a conversation with the word going something like this:

Bob: How come you don’t have any pictures of your birthday party on Facebook?
Sally: I was so busy having fun that I got a serious case of camnesia and didn’t take any.

Tiddy Bear

For your viewing pleasure, I present - Tiddy Bear!
This is so lame that it is amusing. Enjoy.

I had originally found this video at Cuteoverload.com

Sexism Can be Funny

Happy Pi Day

Spina Bifida Spirit Wheel Walk Run

For those of you who don’t know, I have a lovely friend at worked named Jen. Jen is shameless when it comes to helping her boys. I suppose most mothers are but Jen actually points it out which makes it more endearing in my humble opinion. It is not uncommon to get 3 e-mails in an hour letting you know that there are less than 5 chocolate bars left and then a friendly visit with the remaining bars in hand and a jingle of change in her pocket in case you only have a twenty dollar bill.

Jenn has done the typical school stuff that all kids get sent home with but the charity that she will become especially ruthless for is the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario. Now when I say she gets ruthless, I mean she really uses dirty tactics. Try getting an e-mail with a picture of her boy attached in a Superman or Batman costume with a big smile and try to tell her you won’t buy one of her $20 calendars or subscribe to a magazine. I bet you can’t. I can’t.

This year, since she has the extra time off from work after just having a second child, she is helping with what I believe is an annual event the SB&H puts on. The Spirit Wheel Walk and Run helps raise money for organization. I am posting to encourage everyone to take a look at Jen’s blog about her work with this event and some of the things that she has experienced raising a child with spina bifida. If you would like to get involved, I am sure that you could contact Jen directly through the blog (or she is on first class as Jennifer Rayment for us Humber folk). Or, if you would like to donate for her walk, feel free to e-mail me and I will get you whatever details you need.

Jen’s Blog: http://porterrayment.vox.com/
SB&H Site: http://www.sbhao.on.ca/

Information on how to pledge online:  https://www.canadahelps.org/DonationDetails.aspx
- Under Fund Designation, choose 2009 Spirit Wheel Walk Run 
- In the box marked Message/instructions for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario-SB&H – type in Jennifer Rayment

Tina’s Pink Scarf

I have finally finished my first ever knitted creation!  OK, finished is a strong word. I just need to weave in my ends and I will be done. For this one, I just knit on one side and purl on the other to get a stockingette stitch. It’s not my favourite because it is curling too much but that is how the stitch works and it is my first one so, I am going to suck it up and be happy with it.

I would have preferred a little more length but Tina seems happy. (Judging from the photo above, she is a little too happy.) I cannot remember when I started this. It was ages ago but here are pics of Tina and her purdy new scarf:

Tina's Pink Scarf

Finished Look

 

Wool: Patons Melody Quick & Cozy
Colour: Hot Pink
Fibre: 100% Acrylic
Care Instructions: Machine wash in cool temperature (40°C). Spin dry thoroughly. Tumble dry, low heat for approximately 5 minutes, or lay flat to dry.

Ravelry Project: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/np088224/tinas-pink-scarf

Bonsai and Buddha

Bonsai and Buddha
Started: February 27, 2009 Completed: Gift for: Deb

I saw this and it looked like the type of thing that Deb would like. I have not done any cross stitch in ages. There are some things I have not done before with this one. For example, there are some places where it calls for 1/2 stitches and there are some colours that need to be mixed.

Overall, the pattern is interesting and will hopefully keep me working on this project. So far, the pattern has been easy enough to follow. Some of the intructions are a wee confusing but I have not made it to that part yet so, I am not worried.

Xanga No More

I am moving old blog posts from my Xanga account over here. So, if some things have an “originally posted” note on them, that is why.