Amateurs on the road

To experience a stage of Le Tour sounds fucking awesome. Lots of pain and suffering, but I can imagine the speed and the pace.

I wonder if I’ll ever ride in a group that large. Or up a mountain that big. Or feel the suffering that the professionals would.

I should be riding more. So should you.

Doppelgangers

I knew it wasn’t just me who thought that there are too many dudes who can be mistaken for Zach Braff.

Not me

We only have ourselves to blame for this predicament we’re in.

If we only decided on higher gas taxes years ago.

If we only decided to build more fuel efficient cars.

If we only decided that SUVs or large trucks were ridiculous.

If our leaders would lead.

If our collective conscience would understand.

We wouldn’t be in this mess.

Quote of the Day [7.06.08]

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution

They’re back, those beautiful podium girls

I need a French girlfriend.

That’s right, the first stage of Le Tour de France just finished up and I’m watching the podium ceremonies for those especially hot podium girls. They’re in yellow! They’re in blue! They’re in white! And red! That’s the best thing about watching the stage.

On to the action though and Alesandro Valverde makes a cheeky move at the end up a tough climb to Plumelac in Bretegne to get the first stage win, the yellow jersey, and the kiss on the cheeks by the podium girls. What a sweet finish. It was a quick right hander on a narrow bridge then up 2 kms up to the finish. And there were some nice attacks, but in the end it was Valverde.

I think I should get out on my bike. I think you should, too.

Quote of the Day [7.05.08]

“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.”

President George W Bush, Fucktard

Quote of the Day [7.04.08]

“I am leaving soon and you’ll forgive me if I speak bluntly. The universe grows smaller every day and the threat of aggression by any group anywhere can no longer be tolerated. There must be security for all or no one is secure. Now this does not mean giving up any freedom, except the freedom to act irresponsibly. Your ancestors knew this when they made laws to govern themselves and hired policemen to enforce them. We, of the other planets, have long accepted this principle. We have an organization for the mutual protection of all planets and for the complete elimination of aggression. The test of any such higher authority is, of course, the police force that supports it. For our policemen we created a race of robots. Their function is to patrol the planets in spaceships like this one and preserve the peace. In matters of aggression we have given them absolute power over us. This power cannot be revoked. A t the first signs of violence they act automatically against the aggressor. The penalty for provoking their action is too terrible to risk. The result is we live in peace without arms or armies, secure in the knowledge that we are free from aggression and war, free to pursue more profitable enterprises. Now, we do not pretend to have achieved perfection, but we do have a system, and it works. I came here to give you these facts. It is no concern of ours how you run your own planet, but if you threaten to extend your violence, this Earth of yours will be reduced to a burned-out cinder. Your choice is simple: join us and live in peace, or pursue your present course and face obliteration. We shall be waiting for your answer. The decision rests with you.”

Klaatu, The Day the Earth Stood Stilll