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Ding Dong, The Douchebag's Dead

Robert Novak, dead at 78 of cancer.

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There's Some Good

In the healthcare bill.

If I Joined the Army

And now, back to the news.

Just Sayin

I haven't been posting much on this blog, so I'll go ahead and just write something on my mind lately: health care. OMG. I've pretty much stopped watching the news because the debate is so lame.

By lame, I mean it's two groups arguing different points. Liberals want everybody covered. Conservatives don't want government competing in the marketplace.

I'm of the opinion....both groups are right. I don't really like the idea of the government creating a new corporation (in essence) with infinitely deep pockets (taxes) that can compete with "real" businesses that have to have profits to succeed. If government is offering healthcare, it should do it 100% (and I'm not convinced that's a bad idea).

But I really don't like the way things are now with profits being greater by kicking sick people off the rolls.

What I don't understand is: why not go a third way? Regulation.

Liberals can easily point out different aspects of business practices that are harming health spending in this country. In fact, I'll bet there are several that both sides could agree on.

So why not target those issues with legislation (e.g., make it illegal to exclude someone for a pre-existing condition)? A mixed economy works for almost every other huge industry in the country...why not this one?

Summer

I've moved to Pittsburgh and am settling in. I love the new city, but look forward to returning home to the south...

Look Out, Whitney

Sarah Palin is about to drop her album.

Weather News

El Nino has formed in the Pacific. My first winter in Arizona there was an el nino. The result was that it rained every day in February. I'm not quite sure if it affects weather in Pennsylvania, but I'm hoping it means a warm tropical winter.

My Hero.

...thanks, Will.

I Don't Know Where to Start

These Special Effects Blow My Mind

September 1st!

Old School Surgical Tools

I've got to admit, some of these are pretty clever.

20 Scary Old School Surgical Tools

Dirty!

I Love This Story

People are more confident in health insurance companies than the GOP when it comes to healthcare.

Right Wing.....Represent!

David Letterman will rape your children with his mouth.

I Love This Show

Hands down, best season finale of the year.

FYI

Obama's Plan for Gay Rights

The 51st State

Look out, Texas....Long Island Wants to Secede

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A New Snuggie!

Witness to History

There are some amazing images and messages being smuggled out of Iran via the internet.

• A twitter message board with Iranians and others posting hundreds of posts a minute
  
• A flickr account with someone posting pictures via email from their phone
  

Gay Robot

I pretty much love Nick Swardson for his depiction of the gay prostitute, Terry,, on Reno 911. But then my love for Nick went to a whole new level when I learned of his character, Gay Robot.

This Poor Kid...

And you thought YOUR parents were uncool when you were in high school...

Woman campaigns to label cars driven by ‘Newly Licensed’

you got owned....by Al Roker

Al Roker interviewed Heidi and Spencer this morning, and he "hurt" their feelings so bad they had to call in to Ryan Seacrest to complain. baaaaahahahaha

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This is the highlight of my weekend

New Blog!

I'm sure I've started annoying people on facebook. Well, no. Let me start again. There are a lot of random things I want to post to facebook, but I find myself holding back because I don't want to needlessly fill up people's newsfeeds. But there is so much awesome stuff on the internet!

A few weeks ago, Will ("the thrill") had a great idea -- start a blog where people can just follow all your links.

So, if you want to follow this blog, go for it. I suggest using Google Reader which will notify you every time I update it.

http://www.buckheadjohn.com
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However, I'm sure I'll post random shit to facebook. Just not as much. I make no promises.

xoxo
John