The Whole Voting and Candidate Process

The other day, I came to a conclusion with myself. I shared this observation with a coworker.

I told him that I wish there were actually people that I could vote for. I tend to vote Democratic most of the time. I have just been really disgusted by the people to vote for on both sides. (I am speaking more for the national races here). George W Bush has done nothing to endear himself to me. I very much dislike the way he does things. But that is for another post some other time.
I did not even care much for John Kerry. He was not the right person for the job. I do not want someone who has been gunning for the presidency since birth, ala Al Gore.
Politics are just so disgusting on a national level. They are even dirty on a state level. But, why is it that when I look at things going on in the government, I just get depressed? I should not be getting that way. I should be inspired.
I am just tired of voting against someone. I want desperately to vote FOR someone. Anyone.
Well, anyone within reason of course. I will not vote for Mickey Mouse. Ever.
I just want to vote for someone who should be in a leadership position. I am tired of voting for someone just because my union tells me to.
By the way, I do not follow their suggestions all the time. I am not cattle. Just had to clear the air on that one.
Please, will the real people please stand up so that we can vote for you?

Things I Like

U of L sports
Comic Books
Star Wars (the orignial trilogy)
ROME
Battlestar Galactica (the new tv series)
Books by R. A. Salvatore
Anachronism
Sim City
Civilization game on computer
Heroscape
Risk 2210 AD
Rome : Total War
Any Munchkin card game
Role Playing (D&D, Arcana Evolved, Buffy, Star Wars, Werewolf)
New England Patriots
Chicago Cubs
Weird Al Yankovic
High Definition TV
Cable
Broadband internet

These are just a few of the things that I like. But most of all, I really love my wife.
Thanks.

Series of Things That Really Irk Me Pt 1

You know something that really irks me?
People who do not update their blogs often. Like someone who posts maybe once every few weeks?
What's that about? Do they not have anything else better to do? Do they think that we are held captive by their abscence?
I have had enough with these people. Who's with me in restoring some daggone dignity to these blog posts?

The "ayes" have it. Dignity shall return.

ROME

Hey there.
Just finished watching the debut episode of HBO's 12 part series about Rome.
It was really good.
I look forward to seeing how everything will play out.
Obviously, we know how some things turn out. But, it is kinda like watching Titantic. You know the boat sinks. People still watched it anyway.
If you are a fan of Roman history then I would recommend this to you. It does have a tendency to be a little graphic in places. But, this is Rome we are talking about.
So, go watch it and enjoy it.

Series Of Things That Are Pissing Me Off Pt 1

Hey there. I told you that I was gonna start writing some posts that do not deal with Anachronism. Well, here goes.
In honor of one of my all time favorite comedians, George Carlin, I am proud to start a running tally of a, "Series of Things That Are Pissing Me Off" posts

I will start today with the explosion that has occurred from the recent statements by Pat Robertson.

On Monday, Robertson said on the Christian Broadcast Network's The 700 Club, "We have the ability to take him (Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez) out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability. We don't need another $200 billion war to get rid of one, you know, strong-arm dictator, he continued. It's a whole lot easier to have some of the covert operatives do the job and then get it over with.
You know, I don't know about this doctrine of assassination, but if he thinks we're trying to assassinate him, I think that we really ought to go ahead and do it, Robertson said. It's a whole lot cheaper than starting a war ... and I don't think any oil shipments will stop.

I am willing to look past the fact that Patty is a blithering and complete idiot. What gets me is the fact that people listen to him and believe him. They believe him because, like the president now, he is hiding behind the veil of Christianity. People actually think he is a good person. What are these people frakking stupid? What level of self delusion do you have to achieve in order to look at Patty and think to yourself, "That's my kind of guy"?

Now, people who know me know my various stances, and are quite familiar with the one I am about to take. They know it quite well. I do have a propensity for stating it many times. Usually too many times. But dammit, it just gets me so frakking mad sometimes. The situations. Not my friends. My friends are awesome.

One of those stances involves religion. I do not like, nor do I agree with religion. It is at this point that I make one quick but very big distinction. I draw a HUGE line between faith and religion. I have and probably will always take issue with religion. I in no way come between a person and their faith. Faith is a very personal thing. Religion in and of itself is man made and inherently faulty and ill conceived. Yet, people are willing to kill you and blow themselves up in the name of religion. I say this because Patty is speaking on behalf of his religion. Christianity.
Well, let me say this. If he is Christian and Christianity is proud to have him, then frak Christianity. I want nothing to do with him or his "teachings".

I have faith. Do I believe that there is a higher "being" out there? Sure. Does this being have a name like Buddha or God? Allah? I doubt it. And you know what? I don't care. My higher level of thought does not need a name. All that is required is that I accept the fact that there is a higher level of consciousness.
I do not need to follow a strict way of acting. I do not need to appease the "Big Electron". I do not believe in a vain insecure god.

Well, I am starting to meander now. I will go ahead and end this post now.
I know my thoughts are all over the place now. I am tired. I have school tomorrow.

Final Entry about Anachronism at ConGlomeration

I realise that this will make about 3 posts in a row that are dealing with the same topic, but this should be the last one.
We had the tournament over the weekend. We ended up with about 6 players. We wouldve liked to have had more, but two of the players did not even have cards. Thankfully, we (meaning me) had extra cards to lend to people.
My friend and co-tournament organizer, won the whole tournament. I placed second.
It was great fun. We ended up with a match that pitted three warriors in one arena for one fight to determine who won second place.
In round four, I was certain that I was not going to win. I had Attila the Hun and the last remaining player had Leonidas. With Leo at like 9 life and Attila at like 3 it looked grim.
Then I managed to score two critical hits with my sword and a hit with a basic attack in one round to win. It was pretty fun and exhilerating.
I am looking forward to having more tourneys at another local place. This time free of charge.

Later,
Chuck

Anachronism At ConGlomeration Official

Hey there.
Just wanted to let people know that there will be a demo and a tournament of Anachronism at ConGlomeration.
The demo will prob start on Friday around 6:00 in the evening.
The tournament will prob start at around 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon on Saturday.
Any questions just respond to this blog.

Thanks,
Chuck

Anachronism At ConGlomeration

Hey there. It's been awhile.
I just want to say that I am currently trying to get Anachronism established for ConGlomeration in Louisville, KY.
The dates of the con are August 12-14, 2005.
I am hoping that this will be an officially sanctioned event with prize support and the whole nine yards.
So, if you think you would be interested in this event then PLEASE sign this post so I can have a rough idea as to how many people to expect. Or, if you would just like more info then sign this post as well, so that I can post more info.
Thanks,
Chuck

Batman On Film

I just want to take this time to give the heads up to people who do not already know. I am talking about the website Batman On Film. It is a phenomenal site. He has the inside on all of the latest news and tidbits of information. His name is Jett. He lives in Texas.
He knows people who know things about movies. When he gets some inside info from certain people then you can bet that it is spot on. Give it a look. You will have to go tto the news page, which is the top link on the left hand side of the main page, in order to get the latest info.

Happy Fourth of July

Happy 4th of July to everyone out there who is celebrating the day.

It also appears that the only person who is reading this blog, is my wife. I am still asking for the people who read this and haven't signed up yet to do so. I mean I invite you into my house and you drink all the booze. You free loaders. And whatever else it is that Christian Bale aka Bruce Wayne, says to everyone at his birthday party to make them leave.
A friend and I saw the movie again yesterday. It was even better the second time. And if you need me to tell you the name of the movie, then you have not been paying attention. But anyway, we saw Batman Begins yesterday.
I did not realize the first time just how many times they use the word "fear" or "afraid" or the many other variations.
Till later,
Chuck