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Archive for March, 2005

Professional Protestors

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 23rd, 2005 | Trackback

Day-after-day, I would watch them from my 8th floor window. And I always wondered the same thing: Why the hell aren’t they at work? How can they afford all that patchouli oil, hemp clothing, and poster boards if they don’t go to work?

The Unusual Story of Steve Johnson Raymond Scully

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 23rd, 2005 | Trackback

But in Johnson’s case, I hope they let him go home. Give him probation. Give him community service. But let him go home to the wife, daughter, and life that he has made an honest go of.

A Few Words About Terri Shiavo

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 22nd, 2005 | Trackback

In Shiavo’s case, if I were the husband, I would finalize a divorce with my wife, and let her parents take responsibility for their daughter (as they are begging to do). Shiavo should do the same. He won’t though. And in less than two weeks from now, Terri will be dead.

Sex Offenders Registry

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 21st, 2005 | Trackback

I would have been very surprised to find more than a handful of registered sex offenders in our zip code (78746). There are ony 2. What I do find surprising, though, is where these two say they live.

Michele Zipp Fired

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 21st, 2005 | Trackback

Playgirl magazine official to Michele Zipp: “I wouldn’t have hired you if I knew you were a Republican.” So, they corrected their faus pax—they fired her.

2 Year Anniversary of Start of Iraq War

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 18th, 2005 | Trackback

The moral and intellectual bankruptcy of the “peace” movement continues tomorrow on the 2 year anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq.

Baseball and Steroids on Capitol Hill

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 18th, 2005 | Trackback

McGwire’s performance was utterly disgraceful. I’ve never felt more disguseted by an athlete in a character-defining moment.

Alternative Spring Break in Austin

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 17th, 2005 | Trackback

The last thing we need is for a bunch of out-of-town patchouli-smelling students to spend their spring break in Austin (instead of on the beaches of South Padre or Daytona) as part of the TexasMoratorium.org Anti-Death Penalty Alternative Spring Break, being held here in Austin March 12-17.

The Champ Contemplating Disc Golf

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 17th, 2005 | Trackback

Muhammed Ali with a Disc Golf disc in hand. Contemplating coming out of retirement?

Seattle Students Ambush Speakers

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 17th, 2005 | Trackback

The last thing we need is for a bunch of out-of-town patchouli-smelling students to spend their spring break in Austin (instead of on the beaches of South Padre or Daytona) as part of the TexasMoratorium.org Anti-Death Penalty Alternative Spring Break, being held here in Austin March 12-17.

Hottie Lebanese Protestor of the Day

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 15th, 2005 | Trackback

Lebanese opposition [hottie] protester protests during a demonstration in Beirut Martyrs square, Lebanon, Monday March 14, 2005.

UAW Parking Problems Resolved

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 14th, 2005 | Trackback

I wouldn’t be surprised if all of those Marines also refuse to ever purchase another vehicle produced in a UAW shop. I know I won’t buy another one. Because I share the sentiments of Lt. Col. Joe Rutledge, “You either support the Marines or you.”

You Know it’s a Dictatorship When…

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 14th, 2005 | Trackback

You Know it’s a Dictatorship When: The Leader wears a military uniform to all of his press conferences.

Stupid News Roundup

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 11th, 2005 | Trackback

Cat Shoots Owner & Clerk Laughs Away Robber in Pluto Mask — it’s an Animal Channel Cops espisode waiting to happen: When Good Cats and Dogs go Bad.