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Big Hollywood : 'Waiting For Superman' Review: A Masterpiece of Moral Clarity

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:14:21 +0000

Thanks for this. I completely understand this as a former public school teacher myself. I got so disgusted with the "system." It's really horrible. The teacher's unions are bad, but school administrators should be just as committed and qualified. The other piece to remember is that schools are mirrors of our society. Addressing the biggest problems with our schools will mean addressing the problems within our society. Yes, the teacher unions are bad, but these kids get little support at home. And the standard has been lowered to such an extent that kids are getting A's for doing C work. And they don't find out until later when they get into college or get a job how underprepared they are. Many people don't want to teach, because many teachers they encounter are dumb and unmotivated. Who would want to get excited about joining a profession where the majority of your colleagues graduated from college in the bottom 1/3? There's no standard of excellence. And before Obama get congratulated for supporting this, don't forget that he cut voucher funding, denying kids the opportunity to attend the same school as his daughters. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/04/20/obamas-...

Big Hollywood : WATCH: 'Inception' Stars Trash Evil, Stupid Cheney & Palin -- Preach Hypocritical Environmentalism

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:55:27 +0000

And I hope Cisco loses tons of money and drops Page from their advertising.

Big Hollywood : WE LOVE PIXAR: The Pixar Rules

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:45:08 +0000

I took my boys to see Toy Story 3. It was their first movie theater experience. They were mesmerized. I cried like a baby the last 10 minutes. I'm just so glad that when they look back on the movies of their childhoods, they will think of Pixar movies.

Big Government : SEIU President Mary Kay Henry, Have You No Sense of Decency?

Sat, 22 May 2010 05:31:43 +0000

I live in Maryland, and if those SEIU thugs come to my neighborhood and terrorizes the children in my community, they'll meet the business end of my baseball bat. No one forced those idiots into mortgages they couldn't afford. This is outrageous. Who ever signed off on police escorting SEIU to a private home to intimidate and break the law should be fired. I'm on this. Everybody's getting a letter from me.

Big Journalism : Even When Repeating SEIU Propaganda, HuffPo and 'Media Matters' are Utter Failures

Sat, 22 May 2010 05:17:57 +0000

I live in Maryland, and I find it so disturbing that this happened. This wasn't a protest, it was a mob. You protest at a bank, not at someone's home. People complain about the "violent" tea parties, but I don't know of a single one that happened on a private residence. I don't know who put the DC cops up to this, but the Mayor and DC Chief of Police should answer for this. And the Montgomery Co. police need to grow a pair. Come to my Maryland neighborhood, SEIU. I dare you. We'd love to let you know how we feel about you frightening children in their own homes.

Big Journalism : D.C. Metro Police Escorted SEIU Protesters to Bank Of America Executive's Home

Sat, 22 May 2010 04:48:42 +0000

I live in Maryland, and I dare those thugs to try this in my neighborhood. DCPD better get a lot of heat for this. I think I'll get to work writing a few letters.

Big Hollywood : Crowe's 'Robin Hood' A Disillusioned Vet Returning From War Against Muslims...Not a Tea Partier

Wed, 5 May 2010 06:15:34 +0000

Crowe is way too old to play Robin Hood. He's 46 and shows every bit of it! We want to see a young buck playing the charming Robin. Particularly one who keeps his politics to himself, but not his pecs. He's had a nice run, but he's no longer leading man material. He's too old for that smoldering rage schtick. This movie will bomb.

Big Journalism : Surprise -- Donald Sutherland Hates Conservatives (Even Poor Joe Scarborough)

Wed, 5 May 2010 05:54:16 +0000

I recall spotting Sutherland at a NY gallery, Marlborough I think, some years ago. I remember the gallery was showing some Francis Bacon pieces. I was there with some friends, and he saunters passed us with his coat draped around his shoulders, swinging them back and forth is this affected air of regalness. I thought how sad he must be to think himself better than everyone else. But that's the definition of these liberal elites - they think they are better than everyone and lower themselves to petition the taxpayers to look after the poor and oppressed people. However, conservatives believe we ARE the people. Sutherland should cease this ridiculous editorializing and pursue other hobbies like buying up a bunch of contemporary art, so that public museums might be deprived of it, while they make wonderful conversation pieces at parties at his residence(s).

Big Government : Ricochet Podcast #14: Raising Arizona

Mon, 3 May 2010 05:02:17 +0000

That's a very good question, and I think the answer is very complicated. I moved out from TN to MD 10 years ago, and can tell there is definitely a different perspective. Yes, the Founders were from the East Coast, naturally, but I think the can-do spirit of the patriots who fought for independence continued with future generations who pursued their dreams and fortunes westward. I think we forget that the Constitution is just words on a page, without the farm boys who took up arms to fight for it. Consequently, I think the further you get from the coasts, the more folks you'll encounter that share the values of the Founders. My husband and I joke that a lot of people who have lived on the East Coast for generations are the lazy ones who didn't want to explore beyond the colonies, so it makes since they would become more liberal. Likely, they were monied, so it they didn't need to. They looked down on the people who carved out the West with their bare hands, because it was either work or starve for them. I think here (in MD) folks expect the gov't to do for them, not do for themselves. A larger concentration of interest groups in the DC/VA/MD region predisposes it to a pro-big gov't attitude. From my experience, a conservative is considered an intolerant Bible-banger who doesn't care about the poor. A liberal is supposedly intellectually superior and empathetic toward the needs of society. But, in my mind, the liberal agenda has always been about power and control. A stronger, larger centralized gov't concentrates power with a chosen few. As in our current situation, those in power have spent most of their adult lives in universities not getting their hands dirty. Unions sign up for their share. Powerful minority groups sign up for theirs. Media outlets want a handout as well. Everyone wants their share of the bounty and come up with a host of colorful ways to justify their greed. All are willing to lie, cheat or steal to get theirs. They don't mind demonizing the opposition to get it. I also think the coasts are becoming increasingly post-Christian and socialist, taking a cue from Europe. A lot of intellectuals feel organized religion only appeals to an uneducated mind, therefore the important role churches once played in communities is now replaced by the cult of progressivism. It is those intellectuals on the East Coast who are truly the uneducated when it comes to values, community and common sense. There are lots of other factors, but that's my two cents for what it's worth.

Big Government : Ricochet Podcast #14: Raising Arizona

Sun, 2 May 2010 04:16:41 +0000

Great podcast! I don't live in PA, but I loved hearing Tim Burns. He brought me to tears. That's what I want for my kids, too - I want them to know that I fought for their futures. Money's tight, but I'm going to make a donation to his campaign. By the way, please ask Charles Lollar to come on to talk to you guys. He's running as a Republican for Steny Hoyer's seat. It's a long shot I know, but I think even Maryland's 5th might be ready for small government!

Big Hollywood : 82nd Airborne Goes Gaga in Afghanistan

Sat, 1 May 2010 03:26:59 +0000

This is just another reason why I'm grateful that youtube and social networking sites weren't available during my early twenties. I feel kinda bad that it has become so viral, since I suspect this was more for family and friends. It's hard coming up these days with things like this following you. It's cute and all, but I hope the fame from the vid doesn't adversely effect their careers or lives. You gotta do something to get you through, I guess. Come home safe, guys!

Big Hollywood : 'SNL' Skewers Government Employees

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:55:05 +0000

Let me get this straight - this from the folks that are bringing a feature length version of the SNL skit MacGruber? I can't think of a worse use of time and resources. They go after those on the lowest rung, when they themselves are actors guild union members. How about going after the president who has greatly expanded government, adding to the inefficiency? Or maybe taking a dig at their parent company, GE, who didn't pay US taxes? SNL is as spineless as Comedy Central. Comedians should be the most brave and daring when it comes to critiquing society. These guys are useless. Just put on a clown nose, because they have no edge, no relevance.

Big Hollywood : Daily Gut: My Response to Deepak Chopra's Son, Gotham

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:15:03 +0000

Well, I never heard of Gotham until now, which probably means he succeeded in his attempt to get attention. But a guy with that much money should pay for his publicity. I guess this beats releasing a "secret" sex tape. You have to give Deepak a little credit for raising a child who is not a club-hopping drunk. Let me guess, he's coming out with a book soon? Let's stop talking about him. He's boring.

Big Hollywood : 'Glee' Sucker Punches Republican Fans

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:16:00 +0000

I'm to the point where almost all TV is unwatchable for me. My choices are among self-involved reality shows, hokey unfunny comedies or melodramatic crime/cop shows. I'm caught a little bit of "In Plain Sight," and one character had to mention what a great job Obama was doing. That character later went on to commit perjury. I'm sure the writers missed the irony. All this left wing political advocacy in TV shows would bother me if I was actually entertained.

Big Hollywood : Daily Gut: Grassy Knoll? More Like the Assy Knoll

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 06:24:10 +0000

Badu is to hip hop what Thomas Kinkade is to painting.

Big Government : Deceiver in Chief: Peter Orszag

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:44:54 +0000

I know things don't work out sometimes, but I think Mr. Orszag's personal life can give us some insight into his reasoning. Let's see, he's divorced with two kids, meets another woman who he then knocks up before breaking it off with her. Now, he's with another woman, a journalist. He has three kids, but not currently together any of their mothers. This guy belongs on a Jerry Springer Show redux, not as a Baby Daddy running OMB. I don't care how "smart" he is or how many degrees he has, if you can't be responsible in your personal affairs, I don't trust you to give accurate and trustworthy information. What's next? Lindsey Lohan for Drug Czar?

Big Hollywood : Daily Gut: I Explain the Sexes

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:40:53 +0000

My guess was that Jesse was Sandra's reclamation project. And he was great in bed. A beautiful, successful woman like Bullock probably had a difficult time finding a man secure enough to cope with not being the top dog. I younger bad boy filled the bill for her... for a while. It was doomed. Maybe she'll take a cue from Julia and go find a newly divorced cameraman with kids. That appears to be working out.

Big Government : Ricochet Podcast: Midnight Blue

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:19:56 +0000

Love, love, love Ricochet. I've listened to them all and thoroughly enjoyed them. Can't wait for the next one!

Big Hollywood : TRANSCRIPT: 'Hope' -- Composed By Gary Fry, Performed By Midwest Young Artists Organization

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:20:16 +0000

Well, let's try this...http://karenluttrell.blogspot.com/2010/03/miseduc...

Big Hollywood : TRANSCRIPT: 'Hope' -- Composed By Gary Fry, Performed By Midwest Young Artists Organization

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:55:33 +0000

How about some school art work of Dear Leader? School Arts, Feb 2010 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E19qkM_1-HA/S5-Tr6DinPI... http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E19qkM_1-HA/S5-TrGGn4zI...