Dixie Chick Martyr Syndrome

.......[c]2006 by Richard L Zorek....11.17.06.......
Remember the good old days? I mean back in the day when the Dixie Chicks were just talented performers. I think "Wide Open Spaces" and "Fly" were a couple of my favorite country CDs. Then Natalie Maines spoke her mind about the President Bush in England. Lots of controversy...yadda yadda yadda. Now they aided in the release of a movie about themselves called "Shut Up and Sing." It draws heavily on their personal martyr syndrome, which clearly doesnt need to be fed any more than it has been. If you like music, like I do, they aren't fun anymore. Just a group who will carry their martyrdom for as long as they can and they will drive it through their music. Had Natalie wanted to become a political speaker, she should have done that first. Then, after that failed, become a country singer. Then maybe there would be some enjoyable music. Now it is clear what they will be propagating and they are going to have to go after the wider demographic, so don't be surprised if some of the "country" gives way to "pop." Now I dont care if they shut up or not or sing.......there are better artists out there who arent trying to make a buck by selling a CD and a self absorbed philosophy.

Committee Of The Apes

.......[c]2006 by Richard L Zorek....11.17.06.......
A report from a Missouri House committee suggests that illegal immigration is partly the results of abortion and a "welfare culture." This was written by a Republican led committee. The Democrats on the committee find that ridiculous and won't sign it. They want another report to show that it it is not a result of abortion and "welfare culture." The committee could have done a real investigation on it, but they did not do that for fear it might come up with some answer that one party might not like. The truth of the issue is irrelevant on this, or any point in committee for that matter, it is just how the answer can be swung to support your party. Now, let me think. What was the name of that ape that had the caves destroyed at the end of "The Planet of the Apes" movie because the truth did not support his theories?

Beware The Blight!

.......[c]2006 by Richard L Zorek....11.16.06.......Independence City leaders have announced a new plan to combat blight in the northwest part of Independence where they say property values continue to decline. It's called the Great Northwest Independence Neighborhood Initiative. Better watch out if you live in that area. The last time the city council called something "blight," they built a hospital on it.

Independence City Motto: "It will be ours soon!"

.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....11.15.06.......
Independence Missouri City Council is at it again. They need more land. They already did the "hospital/MCI thing," and then that big empty spot out on Noland Road near 23rd street, so they need something new. So, aside from the easement, they are taking an extra 6 and a half feet from yards out on RD Mize Road so they can widen the road. This will decrease the value of some of the homes that have been there long before some of the current city council members ever learned what the phrase "eminent domain" and "power hungry authoritarian" even meant. Independence resident, Patricia Sullivan, an Independence resident and homeowner near RD Mize, wrote in an editorial to the Kansas City Star "I think it is criminal." She may be right, but that statement is like a pat on the back to that city council.

Democrats to Walk on water!!

.......[c]2006 by Richard L Zorek....11.15.06......."The Democrats intend to lead the most open and most ethical Congress in history" said Rep. Nancy Pelosi. The House then elected God as the House Speaker. "We had to," said an un-named source, "or else Pelosi will be proven a liar." "The most ethical Congress" will rank up there with Jesus walking on water if it can be pulled off. The devil had no comment as he had not returned from congressional recess yet.

Shrek: You're Fired!

Shrek: You're Fired!.......[c]2006 by Richard L Zorek....11.14.06.......McDonald's, The Coca-Cola Co., Campbell Soup Co., Cadbury Schweppes USA, General Mills Inc.; The Hershey Co.; Kellogg Co.; Kraft Foods Inc., PepsiCo Inc. and Unilever have all seen the light: No more Shrek! He will no longer promote their foods. Why? Because their foods are not nutritional enough for kids. All I can say is "Bad, bad, Shrek!" After all, Shrek is a lovable charcter....even if his name in Yiddish means "terror" or "fear." Not to mention the fact that he was an Ogre. However, that kind of image is much to lovable for kids and hence he can no longer promote all that "sugary" "sweet" food.

We Will Audit When You Are Ready!

.......[c]2006 by Richard L Zorek....11.14.06.......Incoming Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee said that one of her first acts next year will be an audit of the state's student loan authority. Now that the new auditor has blown the whistle and let the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority know in advance they are going to be audited, they have a few months to get some records together that will look good to an auditor. "If we surprise them," said an un-named source, "it might look bad for them."