Rethinking This Clemens Thing

Yesterday I listened a bit to Clemens' lawyer Rusty Hardin talk some about the case on talk radio (I think it was on the Matt Patrick Show). After listening I began to think that perhaps Clemens was the innocent victim in a govt push to discredit him (for whatever reason). Hardin is convincing no doubt but then again that is his job. If you are involved in some silly shit and caught with your pants down (so to speak), and have a very healthy bank account then perhaps you should give Rusty a call.

Did Clemens get away with steroid use and perjury? Perhaps. Perhaps not. He did play in an era where steroid use was in vogue. Look at some of the sluggers from the late 90's. You can't tell me that quite a number of them were not on something. Or you could I guess but I wouldn't believe it. As far as I can tell Clemens did not develop the type of body that is associated with steroid use, but again, he did play in that era. Doping was likely accepted and par for the course among a certain set of players.

One thing I did learn from the talk show conversation between Hardin and Patrick was that Clemens got crossways with the esteemed gentlemen of Congress who were "leading the investigation" into steroid use in baseball. That probably had something to do with all the hoopla.

If Clemens is guilty, well then he got away with it. If not, then he was victimized by a govt out of control. His reputation is tarnished either way. His character is suspect and his legacy will always have an asterick beside it. Unfortunately there is very little he can do about it.

Apparently one (handsome) Henry Waxman (D-CA) was one of the busybodies behind this "investigation" into steroid use in baseball. It is not surprising that he (and others) would be influential in going after someone who did not play ball (no pun) with said investigation. Perhaps this Waxman should just keep hanging with the Hollywood crowd and leave the rest of us be. Didn't he have a part as one of the mutant vampire type beings in the Will Smith film I Am Legend?

If I am not mistaken there is a resemblance here. I could be wrong.

Overdue Blabbering and Buffett Babes

I have not had any real time to blabber lately. I have been on the new job almost non stop for near a  a month now and just have not felt like jabbering about this and that. I know the multitudes who read my "work" have been wondering where I went. The new job? Thanks for asking.  Probably the worst job I have ever had (and that says a lot). High turnover, unrealistic expectations along with somewhat below par pay....... I should not have violated my "hold suspect any job that is constantly advertised" policy. Needless to say I have a mission on my days off which is of course to keep looking.

There have been a few things going on lately that are rather interesting and I suppose I will do my part and comment.

It appears that there is a janitor strike in progress (or just winding down) in the Houston area. Good. Even though the near Marxist Service Employees International Union is behind it (you know, the folks that Hannity says are tearing our nation apart), the janitors are not unreasonable in their demands and it is a fact of business that they are taken advantage of. It would be nice to see the folk at some of these high dollar fancy offices have to clean up their own dung rather than pissing on the floor and relying on Juanita to clean up after them. It would be good to see a little justice in this arena I suppose. Of course if any of those that are out on strike are found to be illegal aliens I would expect to see them deported forthwith and their employers held accountable for violating law. (Like either will happen).
I have said before that I am neither pro or anti union. They have their place (even some "public sector" organizations perhaps). Some can go too far though and then there is a case of the tail wagging the dog. If I were in a position that actually had workplace representation as an option, and I saw some real monetary benefit of membership, then I would say "Sign me up Fidel." If there was no real benefit well then I would have no interest in paying dues for nothing. Unfortunately many labor organizations are nothing more than political groups who use member dues to campaign for "labor friendly" candidates while union leadership pads their personal bank accounts with member dues.

Did I hear Clemens has been acquitted. Really? If I were a betting man,  I would wager that Roger did indeed use "performance enhancing drugs" and then lied about said use. Personally I don't like the guy. There is an air of entitlement and smarminess about him. That being said however, I certainly have the feeling that the govt case is more about taking down a person of stature rather than really getting to the bottom of the matter. Anyone remember the Martha Stewart thing a few short years back? Same thing. It doesn't really matter though. His legacy is ruined and that is a shame and perhaps even unfair. That being said, I am sure I am not the only person who believes that Clemens is really guilty, but to be honest, I do find it a travesty that this whole case was taken to this high level. It should have been a MLB internal matter at most. Oh and Andy Pettitte? Whether his testimony was accurate or not, he has turned out to be a bit of a rat. At one time I actually felt highly of him.

The Obama administration has accused Russia of aiding the Assad regime with weaponry and whatnot. Typical of the Sovs. Their never ending quest for access to a warm water port to support their "war fleet" is really likely behind the matter. Assad will gladly supply that port in exchange for aid I'm sure. Frankly it would be best to just leave matters as they are. Let the Syrians fight it out. Would it be better for the current regime to stay in power or for an Islamist group to gain control? That is the question that should be asked. What is the best interest of America and the West is the issue. Aspirations of democracy for those in the Arab world be damned. As for the Russians? Other than possessing nuclear weapons they are of little account. Near irrelevant. Russia is surrounded by peoples who hate and fear her and finds herself (again) contained. As it ought to be.

How about just a little rule 5 before I go. A few Buffett groupies perhaps. I have been thinking a bit of the Jimmy B show a couple of weeks back (where my friend was arrested for "public intoxication" or some such). About the only thing worth damn about one of those Buffett get togethers are sights similar to this. Or do you disagree?

Gotta get on that job search. The clock ticks.

Mooing On May Day

Happy May Day. Comrades. Let us not forget that "May Day" is celebrated worldwide by communists and their sympathizers. It should not be confused with our Labor Day.
Speaking of communists, it does  appear that these silly OWS are not going to cause too much trouble. Little bit in San Francisco last night, but haven't seen much else to worry about. The day is still young though. I know they won't cause any trouble here in the Republic. They will have their marches and rallies, as is their right, but any property damage will be cause to hit some in the mouth with a stick.

It is being alleged that Nancy Pelosi did indeed know about water boarding, was briefed on it in fact. I guess that makes her a liar in addition to being, let us say, not the most attractive woman I have ever seen.

It appears that millions of dollars are going to be released to the "Palestinian" Authority. This pisses me off a bit. This is my money we are talking about. I have said before that any sympathy I may (or may not) have had for the cause of the "Palestinians" ended on Sept 11, 2001. Did you not see the those folk dancing in the streets? Did you not notice the celebrations at the death of thousands in NYC? Palestinians? Fuck em.

Andy Pettitte is reported to on the stand in the Roger Clemens trial. I actually feel sorry for Clemens. A sports legend with a ruined rep. Every bit as bad a Pete Rose. I get the feeling that Clemens is a liar and  I never really liked the guy, but I can't help but have a feeling that Andy has turned out to be a bit of a rat.

Remember Sheena Horne? Me either. She is kinda a cutie though. Or at least was back in the day. Wonder what she is doing now.

Speak of the Devil(s)

Yesterday I mentioned that I was getting a bit tired of Brett Favre and his ongoing on again off again retirement(s). It appears that now he has decided to get with the program and will be practicing with the Vikings. I believe I also mentioned that Favre reminded me a bit of Roger Clemens. Both are prima donnas and both have had some (alleged) problems with drugs apparently. Remember quite a number of years back when there was talk about Favre having some sort of issue. Have not heard anything about that in a long long time. Clemens, on the other hand, has been indicted for perjury resulting from his testimony before Congress. That is a shame, not so much for Clemens, who might after all be a scumbag, but for the sport of professional baseball. A one time highly thought of star of the game has been reduced to facing perjury charges. His image is tarnished forever whether he is innocent or no.
While this whole Clemens thing is a shame, I can't help but wondering if Congress really does not have something better to do than waste a lot of time worrying about steroids in baseball. There are quite a few prima donnas in that hallowed body that also need to be up on charges. Some for treason.
A bit more serious than doing steroids don't you think?

Brett Favre is Bothersome

I am getting a little tired of Brett Favre's act but probably not as tired of it as those that are Vikings fans. He either needs to get with the program or stay at home. For some reason he kind of reminds me of one Roger Clemens.