Thursday, May 05, 2005

If you don't want to be called unethical...

.... then don't pull unethical crap because I call them as I see them....

I am considering posting every single email or other document on my hard drive. One by one, just because I am tired of being abused by one particular Asshat. And when I get done, I'm liable to file a lawsuit against him for libel and slander and interfering with my ability to make a living.

Unethical, my sweet Aunt Fanny.

And, oh, by the way, the definition of illegal is:

Illegal is a description for something that is in violation of statute, regulation or ordinance. Illegal does not necessarily mean criminal. Something may be illegal under a statute that doesn't require criminal intent, and is therefore a civil vilation subject to civil penalites such as a fine. Illegal acts that are civil violations include driving too fast, failure to register a business, etc. - US Legal Forms



Don't like hearing someone say you've engaged in illegal behavior? Then, I repeat, same as being called unethical - don't do it.

I Like This Ugly Car

If I could afford a new car right now, it might well be a Toyota Camry or Corolla, but it might also be a Scion. It's ugly as hell, but it uses every square inch of space, runs well, according to reports and has nice tinted windows. My main irritation with owning one might center around a ouple of things.

One, I'd have to keep pronouncing it for folks (sigh-on) and two, sooner or later, it's going to start showing up as inner city kids names and pronounced Sky-on or Skee-on and it would make me want to smack a parent or two. I've got a student in one of my classes that hopes to name her first born, Apprecianata. Says she should appreciate her Mama for giving birth to her. While that may be true, I'm not taking bets on her appreciating the name.

My ex-brother-in-law, while his wife was pregnant, worked at Sears. In the camera department. I have a niece named Yashica as a result. I suppose we all ought to be happy he never had a boy or there'd be a guy running around named Craftsman.

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

My Spouse Was Afraid I Was Going to Have a Stroke

You see, I read that there is a Bill in the Michigan House, SB 72 requiring schools to offer students a chance to say the Pledge of Allegiance every day and that its movement through the Legislature has been slowed as some committee members questioned which version of the Pledge was to be required. Representative LaMar Lemmons, III (D-Detroit) argued the committee should hold off action on the bill until members had copies of the Pledge. Then I read that, at the next meeting, the committee is expected to amend an amendment offered by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-Flint), which would require schools to in some fashion provide students with a copy of the Pledge, to specify the section of federal law proclaiming the official wording.

Historically, there have been changes but that does not mean there are four versions, since only the one from 1954 is official.

I pledge allegiance to my Flag,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all. (1892)

I pledge allegiance to my Flag,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all. (1923)

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all. (1924)

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation under God, indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all. (Flag Day – June 14, 1954)

I emailed Representatives Lemmons and Clack the following:


Subject: Please share with your fellow Democrats.

USC Title 4, Chapter 1, § 4

Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”, should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.

I would be happy to offer the assistance of my granddaughter, a proud Girl Scout, should you need assistance in memorizing the words.

Sincerely,
Neva Li


Who in Heaven's name votes for people like this as their Representatives? It's an embarrassment.

Or it damned well should be.