Stimpy's Brain

Terrorism they have won!

2010-01-05T14:37:00.003-06:00

Let me start by saying that I am a Centrist. I hate the two party system we have in the U.S. in fact I think the parties should be abolished entirely. So if it seems like I am walking a party line, I assure you it is simply because on this matter this is my opinion. I may agree on this issue, but others I surely will not walk the same line.

After the recent Christmas terrorism attempt I got started thinking about a few things. First of all, the terrorists have won. Even though the recent attack was a complete failure the terrorists have won. The point of terrorism is to make people fear you. They have injected so much fear into our society that we are willing to easily give away many of our basic freedoms and privacy. The interesting thing about this is that the terrorists are not the only fear monger. Our own government is one of the perpetrators of this terror as well.

One article I read recently was regarding the millimeter wave scanners that the government is planning on putting into place in airports. One designer of these systems said that in the event of the Christmas terror attempt these scanners would have been useless as they can only make out dense materials such as C4, not the powder used in that attempt. Apparently, these privacy destroying systems can easily be subverted. I can think of several ways, and I am not even someone who would want to blow up an airplane. I for one do not mind walking through something that puts an obscure nude picture of me on a screen so long as I am doing it for a good reason. But if these systems are easily bypassed by using different explosives then the reason is not good enough for me to reveal to a complete stranger the inadequacies of my own penis size.

The restrictions that the TSA and our government has been putting on materials and activities banned from airline flights are ridiculous. Surely 3 oz of the right kind of liquid explosive is more than enough to take down a plane. A pair of toenail clippers is the least of our worries. Why have these restrictions at all?

This brings me back around to the failed Christmas terror attempt. The terrorist involved was apparently attacked by passengers on the flight and was rushed to the hospital with third degree burns. My first thought was that the passengers lit him on fire, which may be the case. If it is I cheer them because it proves a point. The American people are willing to fight for their lives. But why have we so easily given up many of our freedoms? Since we are willing to fight why have any restrictions at all? Why not allow all the things on flights that used to be allowed? Knives? Sure. Why not guns too? The next time someone tried to take down a plane from the inside they will likely have 50 or more people wanting to get a stab at them. (Pun intended and I apologize for it.) Let us protect ourselves.

The only thing security does is keep honest people honest, it does nothing for a determined criminal.

Having said all of this, I am not against government. I am against many ways that our government works and I do think that there needs to be major changes. Democracy is not democracy if the real power isn't in the hands of the people. Perhaps one day I will post about what changes I think should take place, but for now just think about the movie Brewster's Millions. None of the Above.

ooo sky water me no see this in many moons

2009-06-25T12:22:00.001-06:00

Ok for anyone that bought iPhone 3G on release day you can get the 3GS for $500 not $700 still a steep price. Maybe get it for $300 12/12/09

2009-06-08T14:28:00.001-06:00

WTF!!?? RT @crunchgear: Be prepared to pay $700 to upgrade from iPhone 3G to 3GS http://tcrn.ch/3OF by @nicholasadeleon

2009-06-08T14:08:00.003-06:00

Watched sum live coverage of WWDC. The iPhone 3GS is just enough 2 make me want it. Damn U Apple I dont need 2 spend the $.

2009-06-08T14:08:00.001-06:00

Ok I have played with #squarespace a bit and it is fricken cool. Now I am twadvertising for them so I can win an iPhone.

2009-06-08T10:38:00.001-06:00

Ah DQ therapy just what I need after yet another NASA curve ball at work today. http://yfrog.com/02uvvj

2009-06-05T18:42:00.001-06:00

Hebdomadal Persona: Taelia, Iconic L'na Dawn - 1st week of June - http://ping.fm/JdUPv (PLS RT!) (via @thewanderingmen)

2009-06-04T22:43:00.001-06:00

iTunes 8.2 rel today no iPhone 3 software. Dang it Apple why did you raise my hopes up just to smash them like a glass at a Jewish wedding?

2009-06-02T08:22:00.001-06:00

RT @thewanderingmen: Concept-7: Gree Gree - http://ping.fm/rb6A3 I was one of the first to see it both the post and in the game.

2009-06-01T13:03:00.001-06:00

Note to self: You may think you have high heat tolerance but your's is nothing compared to some people. Damn those peppers were hot!!!.

2009-06-01T12:43:00.001-06:00

LOL Ancient entertainment device discovered in Holland http://bit.ly/19zOro

2009-06-01T09:02:00.001-06:00

For those of you in the Inet/prog biz or geeky enough to appreciate it. Here is the link to the Google Wave demo vid http://bit.ly/btFPx

2009-06-01T07:52:00.001-06:00

Wow finally got around to watching tv Google Wave demo. "WHEN CAN I GET IT!!!"

2009-05-31T23:52:00.001-06:00

Another note about Windows 7. Pro and Ultimate will come with Windows XP in a VM capability.

2009-05-06T14:33:00.001-06:00

Wow NIN is giving away tickets on twitter. Neat way to promote the band. Hell it suckered me into saying follow... http://bit.ly/hSEWb

2009-05-06T14:13:00.001-06:00

Wow NIN is giving away tickets on twitter. Neat way to promote the band. Hell it suckered me into saying follow @trent_reznor

2009-05-06T14:03:00.003-06:00

Downloading Windows 7 Release Candidate get it today FREE it should work for about a year before time bombing. http://bit.ly/pAhQx

2009-05-06T14:03:00.001-06:00

Been so busy I almost forgot to post this. "@7:58am I got a brand new niece Lily Allison Stianche."

2009-04-16T16:48:00.001-06:00

Ah the things people do to sheep just to amuse us. http://bit.ly/KDYKB

2009-04-16T13:43:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Hatties Lake. Yes the rain is that bad. 6 in. Covering all of 4th St. Too dark for pics though.

2009-04-12T23:28:00.001-06:00

As of last night I am the proud owner of a 1995 Mercedes.http://twitpic.com/2i5jw

2009-03-27T14:52:00.001-06:00

2009-03-25T11:23:00.001-06:00

At least I got something done today. Finished my taxes. To bad the car loan guy at the bank wasn't there today. Will try again in the mo ...

2009-03-17T15:33:00.001-06:00

Watching the iPhone 3.0 fw preview. Sims3 and push notifications coming soon.

2009-03-17T11:43:00.001-06:00

RT/ @kevinrose: my last minute iphone v3.0 software rumors: http://tinyurl.com/d6nk57. /RT Looks like copy paste and MMS are likely, finally

2009-03-16T22:22:00.003-06:00

Just saw a Wendy's commercial, "We tell U whr R fish comes from North Pacific cod". Yeah narrows it down to only half of the largest ocean.

2009-03-16T22:22:00.001-06:00

Apparently not only do I have a couple of drug dealers living in my apartment complex but child molesters too. Looks like its time to move.

2009-03-16T11:12:00.001-06:00

RT @feliciaday: What the heck?! http://is.gd/nxSD SciFi -> SyFy?! How is that "cooler"? Looks like I might not be watching it anymore.

2009-03-16T08:13:00.001-06:00

iPhone 3.0 firmware coming Tuesday w/ copy paste...FINALLY!!! http://tinyurl.com/cry5r2

2009-03-16T00:03:00.001-06:00

jeez I post a couple of things on twitter and get 3 new follwers all that are advertising crap.

2009-03-15T16:03:00.001-06:00

There I think I fixed the double posting problem.

2009-03-15T15:53:00.001-06:00

testing new switchabit settings (Twitter)

2009-03-15T15:42:00.003-06:00

testing new switchabit settings.

2009-03-15T15:42:00.001-06:00

I have spent more time on Facebook the past day and a half than I did the entirety of last year.

2009-03-14T22:57:00.001-06:00

Is watching Utawarerumono.

2009-03-14T21:38:00.001-06:00

Just got done with a looonnnggg day at work head toward the 'burg will stop in picurnose (Picayune) for eats.

2009-01-30T20:03:00.001-06:00

I really hate it when I wake up at 3:45am and can't get back to sleep. Looks like I will be worthless tomorrow.

2009-01-18T04:57:00.003-06:00

Or should I say today?

2009-01-18T04:57:00.001-06:00

2009-01-13T09:38:00.001-06:00

Lon

2009-01-11T17:58:00.001-06:00

I just played BurnBall on my iPhone. I scored 9814

2008-12-31T03:03:00.001-06:00

Sorry guys I will possibly be updating a lot about burn ball but they are running a competition for the game and I might with money.

2008-12-25T23:58:00.001-06:00

I'm at near Harmon, MS, United States - http://bkite.com/02UPB

2008-12-11T08:03:00.005-06:00

It is snowing in South MS - Photo: http://bkite.com/02UPA

2008-12-11T08:03:00.003-06:00

Frickin snow in December WTF? http://snipurl.com/7ryy5

2008-12-11T08:03:00.001-06:00

I'm at Del Sol Mexican Restaurant (560 Weathersby Rd, Hattiesburg, MS) - http://bkite.com/02QPF

2008-12-07T17:42:00.001-06:00

looks like it is going to be a boring weekend

2008-12-05T18:43:00.003-06:00

i am talking to twitter and facebook using vlingo on my iphone

2008-12-05T18:43:00.001-06:00

i am talking to twitter and facebook using vlingo on my iphone.

2008-12-05T18:42:00.001-06:00

I'm at Hattiesburg - http://bkite.com/02FRg.

2008-11-29T01:22:00.001-06:00

I'm at Hattiesburg - http://bkite.com/02FRg

2008-11-29T01:12:00.001-06:00

I'm at Ellisville - http://bkite.com/02EsL.

2008-11-28T00:12:00.001-06:00

I'm at Ellisville - http://bkite.com/02EsL

2008-11-28T00:03:00.001-06:00

My view while waiting for carpool van to go home. - Photo: http://bkite.com/02Br1.

2008-11-25T16:22:00.001-06:00

My view while waiting for carpool van to go home. - Photo: http://bkite.com/02Br1

2008-11-25T16:12:00.003-06:00

I'm at near Gainesville, MS, United States - http://bkite.com/02Br0.

2008-11-25T16:12:00.001-06:00

I'm at near Gainesville, MS, United States - http://bkite.com/02Br0

2008-11-25T16:03:00.001-06:00

I'm at near Gainesville, MS, United States - http://bkite.com/02B6S.

2008-11-25T12:38:00.001-06:00

I'm at near Gainesville, MS, United States - http://bkite.com/02B6S

2008-11-25T11:29:00.001-06:00

Actually it is Little Tokyo mmm sushi. - http://bkite.com/02AzI.

2008-11-24T20:28:00.001-06:00

Actually it is Little Tokyo mmm sushi. - http://bkite.com/02AzI

2008-11-24T20:18:00.003-06:00

I'm at Sho Ya (3800 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS) - http://bkite.com/02AzJ

2008-11-24T20:18:00.001-06:00

Is watching Stormchasers waiting for True Blood to come on. Mmm Anna Paquin - http://bkite.com/02zvZ.

2008-11-23T21:23:00.001-06:00

Is watching Stormchasers waiting for True Blood to come on. Mmm Anna Paquin - http://bkite.com/02zvZ

2008-11-23T21:13:00.001-06:00

At home just woke up. - http://bkite.com/02xfZ.

2008-11-22T08:59:00.001-06:00

At home just woke up. - http://bkite.com/02xfZ

2008-11-22T08:48:00.001-06:00

I'm at Hattiesburg - http://bkite.com/02u8T.

2008-11-19T18:32:00.001-06:00

At home. - http://bkite.com/02u8V

2008-11-19T18:23:00.003-06:00

I'm at Hattiesburg - http://bkite.com/02u8T

2008-11-19T18:23:00.001-06:00

Caliente mmm burrito. - http://bkite.com/02u4J.

2008-11-19T17:32:00.001-06:00

Caliente mmm burrito. - http://bkite.com/02u4J

2008-11-19T17:23:00.003-06:00

I'm at Hardy St & S 34th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 00, United States - http://bkite.com/02u4K

2008-11-19T17:23:00.001-06:00

is getting over the flu

2008-11-03T22:53:00.001-06:00

Thought of the day. Never put your mouth to a sheep, because inevitably someone will be nearby with a camera.

2008-10-26T11:33:00.001-06:00

thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes I had a great low-key birthday with copius amounts of alcohol

2008-10-07T16:56:00.001-06:00

is having a pretty good birthday. Will be getting better when the booze starts flowing shortly

2008-10-03T15:26:00.001-06:00

Just an intersting tidbit of information. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) startup in a couple of days. End of world exper. in a month. j/k

2008-09-08T10:18:00.001-06:00

Well seem to have come through without a scratch. Will check on my apartment in a bit. Not worried though.

2008-09-02T09:36:00.001-06:00

Getting ready to head to Jackson. Might stay up there till gustav blows over.

2008-08-31T08:27:00.001-06:00

Stimpy is Live streaming. http://qik.com/video/183495

2008-08-15T21:26:00.003-06:00

Stimpy is Live streaming. http://qik.com/video/183506

2008-08-15T21:26:00.001-06:00

Stimpy is Live streaming. http://qik.com/video/183481

2008-08-15T21:16:00.001-06:00

Hanging with friends. Two of which came in from out of town.

2008-08-15T20:36:00.001-06:00

Stimpy is Live streaming. http://qik.com/video/180645

2008-08-15T14:41:00.001-06:00

Stimpy is Live streaming. http://qik.com/video/180378

2008-08-15T14:21:00.001-06:00

For all the mmorpg types. YouTube The Guild. Hilarious and Felicia Day is teh sexeh.

2008-08-04T22:36:00.001-06:00

2008-07-29T08:36:00.001-06:00

Bed time hurray for Tylenol sinus. near Foxgate Ave & Oak Grove Rd

2008-07-21T21:16:00.001-06:00

Just about time for bed. Damn I was useless tonight. Had a lot to do and didn't do any of it. Will look into geohashing tomorrow.

2008-07-21T21:01:00.001-06:00

The Dark Knight was awesome. Moderately predictable, but an excellent movie none-the-less. I highly recommend it.

2008-07-19T23:46:00.001-06:00

is sitting in the theatre waiting onThe Dark Knight to start.

2008-07-19T20:31:00.001-06:00

Good morning South Mississippi.

2008-07-18T09:41:00.001-06:00

Testing Twitter vision on iPhone.

2008-07-16T12:05:00.001-06:00

At work dealing with ridiculous amounts of buracracy.

2008-07-16T11:46:00.001-06:00

Jul 15, 2008

2008-07-15T17:26:00.001-06:00

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Time for bed. Goodnight world.

2008-07-14T22:37:00.001-06:00

Well it isn't working properly my Last post on Blogger is showing up as my status on facebook and twitter isn't working. lol will fix l8r

2008-07-14T12:50:00.003-06:00

This is a test of switch a bit to see if it will actually work as advertised.

2008-07-14T12:50:00.001-06:00

2008-07-14T12:41:00.001-06:00