In my free time, I like to troll message boards about politics & current events. My schedule doesn't allow me to indulge this hobby much but when I can find the time, I really enjoy taking in the many differing views. Sometimes I learn interesting facts that help solidify my opinions or change my mind. Other times I revel in pointing out the flaws in someone else's argument. On rare occasions, I'm forced to school someone who's just completely talking out of their ass & simply doesn't have a clue. For such occasions, I've created an invisible statue of Forrest Gump to be bestowed through cyberspace to the author of the most foolish postings. It’s the official Angry American “Stupid Is As Stupid Does Award”, which will be bestowed today for the very first time.
Disillusioned idealist needs a place to rant. Complaints welcome but only if accompanied by intelligent suggestions for potential solutions.
Showing posts with label stupidity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stupidity. Show all posts
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Monday, June 12, 2006
More Idiots in Charge
As our state wrestles with a crumbling infrastructure, property tax insanity & a myriad of other pressing topics, our overpaid & generally useless state legislature is diligently at work drafting legislation about paintball.
Those of you familiar with our leaders are probably aghast that I used the word diligently. But don't worry, it's sarcasm. A recent letter to the editor in the PG pretty much sums it up & I couldn't say it any better myself.
The writer points out one of my favorite facts, which is the role of natural selection in our lives. I feel that survival of the fittest broadly encompasses what we could also term "death to the stupid" or "damn, that guy is lucky".
As a nation, we're constantly working against this natural process by attempting to protect the grotesquely stupid from themselves. No! No! No! Let nature takes its course!
There are certain things in life you simply should not have to be told. Surely you've seen the list of "actual" product warning labels making it's way around the net for years. While I hope this is an urban legend I've avoided researching it because frankly, I'm afraid it's not.
If you require warnings such as "do not attempt to iron clothes while wearing them" or "hey, this coffee is really hot so don't drive around with it wedged in your crotch" than you are really dumb. If you iron yourself to death or maim your genitals to the extent that you are now unable to reproduce, this is just nature's way of stopping your genetic line.
And to nature I say, "Thank you." To the rest of the world I say, "Leave nature alone, let it do the job for the benefit of us all."
Those of you familiar with our leaders are probably aghast that I used the word diligently. But don't worry, it's sarcasm. A recent letter to the editor in the PG pretty much sums it up & I couldn't say it any better myself.
The writer points out one of my favorite facts, which is the role of natural selection in our lives. I feel that survival of the fittest broadly encompasses what we could also term "death to the stupid" or "damn, that guy is lucky".
As a nation, we're constantly working against this natural process by attempting to protect the grotesquely stupid from themselves. No! No! No! Let nature takes its course!
There are certain things in life you simply should not have to be told. Surely you've seen the list of "actual" product warning labels making it's way around the net for years. While I hope this is an urban legend I've avoided researching it because frankly, I'm afraid it's not.
If you require warnings such as "do not attempt to iron clothes while wearing them" or "hey, this coffee is really hot so don't drive around with it wedged in your crotch" than you are really dumb. If you iron yourself to death or maim your genitals to the extent that you are now unable to reproduce, this is just nature's way of stopping your genetic line.
And to nature I say, "Thank you." To the rest of the world I say, "Leave nature alone, let it do the job for the benefit of us all."
Thursday, June 8, 2006
Stupid People in Charge
Since I work in the construction industry, I can't say I'm surprised by this:
The URA has just learned they drastically underestimated the Hot Metal Bridge pedestrian/trail project. According to an article in yesterday's PG, the estimated cost of the project was $6.5 million but the bids ranged from $9.2 to almost $12 million.
I don't know about you, but if I was 40% + off on an estimate, I'd probably start looking for a new job right away.
Since 2003, we've seen drastic increases in the price of domestic steel mainly due to a shortage of raw materials & also because foreign is much cheaper. This has just been completely ignored by our government planners.
There are many potential solutions & relief could be had by combining multiples measures to varying degrees: Utilize higher performance products that cost more initially but save millions over the life of a structure. Relax the domestic requirements to some degree. Redesign it.
Bottom line: The people in charge of these decisions are so out of touch with reality it's frightening. Next time you make a major purchase, stop for a moment & think about your budget, then imagine that the item you want costs 40% more than you can afford.
At that point, wouldn't any intelligent person relinquish their purchasing/planning duties in good conscience? Or would you just not buy a house, car, etc. until you could afford the exact one that you wanted, regardless of how inept & impractical your plan?
The URA has just learned they drastically underestimated the Hot Metal Bridge pedestrian/trail project. According to an article in yesterday's PG, the estimated cost of the project was $6.5 million but the bids ranged from $9.2 to almost $12 million.
I don't know about you, but if I was 40% + off on an estimate, I'd probably start looking for a new job right away.
Since 2003, we've seen drastic increases in the price of domestic steel mainly due to a shortage of raw materials & also because foreign is much cheaper. This has just been completely ignored by our government planners.
There are many potential solutions & relief could be had by combining multiples measures to varying degrees: Utilize higher performance products that cost more initially but save millions over the life of a structure. Relax the domestic requirements to some degree. Redesign it.
Bottom line: The people in charge of these decisions are so out of touch with reality it's frightening. Next time you make a major purchase, stop for a moment & think about your budget, then imagine that the item you want costs 40% more than you can afford.
At that point, wouldn't any intelligent person relinquish their purchasing/planning duties in good conscience? Or would you just not buy a house, car, etc. until you could afford the exact one that you wanted, regardless of how inept & impractical your plan?
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Pet Peeves: Diversity
Okay, I'm not some sort of racial supremicist or hatemonger so don't get your undies in a bunch. I have a valid, rational point to make that won't offend or insult anyone, just hear me out.
Personal pet peeves: constant demand for "diversity" in everything
True diversity would be allowing everyone to do what comes naturally. If we insist on creating a calculated variety in every possible group of people, aren't we in fact acting in complete opposition to diversity?
I'm constantly hearing about the "need" for diversity but I just don't see why we'd want to follow such a prescription. Mandating diversity will only serve to completely homogenize the entire nation.
If society manipulates all organizations to the point that everything is a conglomeration of every possible lifestyle, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, body-type, social conflaguration, etc. then everything will be exactly the same, won't it?
Hmmm, that sure seems to be exacerbating the problem instead of solving it.
Personal pet peeves: constant demand for "diversity" in everything
True diversity would be allowing everyone to do what comes naturally. If we insist on creating a calculated variety in every possible group of people, aren't we in fact acting in complete opposition to diversity?
I'm constantly hearing about the "need" for diversity but I just don't see why we'd want to follow such a prescription. Mandating diversity will only serve to completely homogenize the entire nation.
If society manipulates all organizations to the point that everything is a conglomeration of every possible lifestyle, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, body-type, social conflaguration, etc. then everything will be exactly the same, won't it?
Hmmm, that sure seems to be exacerbating the problem instead of solving it.
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