Category Archives: Rants & Raves

What it really takes to be great

In the October 30, 2006 issue of FORTUNE, Geoffrey Colvin cited Boeing CEO James McNerney as one of the 13 peak performers in the cover story on “Secrets of Greatness“. Somewhere in the interview, McNerney responded to the question of whether great performers in any field tended to receive a lot of early encouragement from… Read More: What it really takes to be great »

George Bush: Too stupid to be president?

Is George Bush too stupid to be president? Going by the evidence (cited here, here and here), no one in the right frame of mind would dispute this. Particularly damning are quotes uttered by Bush aboard Air Force One: “I’m the master of low expectations.” (June 4, 2003) “I’m also not very analytical. You know… Read More: George Bush: Too stupid to be president? »

Impeach Bush

The time has come to call for the impeachment of US President George Bush. Any president who maintains he is above the law, and acts repeatedly on that belief should be shot. Related posts:The Best War Ever Should Bush fire Donald Rumsfeld? Technorati Tags: George Bush impeach mid-term election

Extreme Dick Syndrome

1. Exhibits a level of arrogance rooted in a feeling of superiority, without having any attributes to feel superior about. 2. Is capable of achieving levels of hypocrisy (railing against drug addicts when you are one, for example) previously thought unattainable. 3. Blow-hardedness. 4. Is indifferent to the woes and misfortunes of the disadvantaged. 5.… Read More: Extreme Dick Syndrome »

Is NASCAR a waste of time?

NASCAR has got to be the most boring and pointless thing I’ve ever seen in my life. How anyone can watch cars go around in circles all day and enjoy it is beyond me. Frankly, I’d rather watch paint dry. Related post: Fernando Alonso is a sore loser

Say “No!” to torture

On October 17, George Bush signed into law the Military Commissions Act, which allows CIA investigators to use tough, physical interrogation methods against terrorists suspects [emphasis mine]. Although Bush denies the Act would sanction torture, it is beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is trying to redefine torture in his favour (just like… Read More: Say “No!” to torture »