Well kids, it’s that time of year again, I must say this
decade flew by in a flash, and just how the fuck are we still alive?
NEWS STORY OF THE YEAR – The Impeachment of Donald Trump.
Even the ideals of fiscal responsibility and respect for the
military have been forgotten, as this government has borrowed a record $1 trillion to pay for tax cuts for the
wealthy. And let’s not forget how quick they were to smear a decorated US Army officer, Lt. Col. Alexander
S. Vindman and a career public servant Jennifer
Williams in order to protect a five time draft dodging coward from
impeachment.
As for the charges themselves, do not think they are somehow
not serious, they are, and the evidence is pretty much overwhelming and in an
impartial Senate, would without a
doubt end in the removal of this president. However, that is not what we have
here. Senate Majority Leader Mitch
McConnell has already declared, for the record no less, that he will run
the impeachment hearing “in total coordination” with the White House. (didn’t
see any Democrats say that during Bill Clinton’s impeachment) Sen. Lindsey Graham has also stated
that he is “not trying to pretend to be a fair Juror.” An odd statement,
considering that he took an oath to do that very thing. So where is this
“divisiveness” actually coming from? Well the facts point to Republicans, but
they just do not seem to care, and what is worse, do not have the foresight to
see that they will not be in power forever. How will they react when a Democrat gets back to the White House?
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Since taking office, Trump has made 13,435 false or
misleading claims, according to the Fact Checker’s database. This alone
should be enough to make you sick, but his cult is unmoved. Then of course,
there are the at least sixteen, sixteen
major investigations that include fraud, sexual assault defamation and
violations of the emoluments clause. Once again, totally ignored by his cult.
And let’s not forget that there are still families being separated at the
border, where seven children have died due to lack of care from diseases that
have been curable since World War I.
I could go on but I do not want to be responsible for anyone
with a brain harming themselves, so I will just end it with the indictment
count for 2019: So it’s 212 indictments, 7 convictions (not counting guilty
pleas), 24 total guilty counts, and 4 people imprisoned. Making America great
again indeed.
PERSON OF THE YEAR –Greta Thunberg and Autumn Peltier
Time magazine
was, once again, well within its reasoning to select Greta Thunberg as its
“Person of the Year.” When a 16 year old can manage to get under the skin of
weak minded misogynistic brutes like Donald Trump, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and that wimp Piers Morgan, then you are doing something right, young lady.
Autumn Peltier is
less known, but equally significant. This young lady is a member of the Wikwemikong First Nation in Northern Ontario and an internationally
recognized advocate for clean water. Just like me and my White Horse Warrior Society brothers and sisters, she is
a water protector and "water warrior." Earlier this year,
she addressed world leaders at the UN
General Assembly on the issue of water protection, and was named chief
water commissioner by the Anishinabek
Nation. Then there is this one, simple quote, said during her address: “One day I will be an ancestor, and I
want my descendants to know I used my voice so they can have a future.”
So a few months ago, a friend of mine was insistent that I
watch a documentary, and went so far as to give me her Netflix password so I can watch it. I am not a big TV person other
than sports and CNN, but I said what
the hell. Well nine hours later and into binge watching my third series, I
might as well have a spoon and put a needle in my arm I got so addicted. I am
off it now of course, but one of those series was this one. Ricky Gervais is brilliant, but there
is so much real sensitivity here, blended in with dark sometimes envelope
pushing humor (by today’s overly PC standards). This is the first show that I
am really waiting for a Season 2 for
since “The Sopranos.”
ASSHOLE OF THE YEAR – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
So I have already ranted about how he has admitted to being
partial to the White House should impeachment reach the Senate. But let’s talk
about the many other ways which this guy is a complete and utter asshole.
Currently there are 300 bills about voter registration, background
checks for firearm sales, domestic violence, climate change, minimum wage
increases and other issues, awaiting a vote on the Senate floor. He has refused
to put them up for a vote.
This is obviously intentional. No one, not even Congress, is
that inept. In September, McConnell promised to be a "grim reaper" to
any and all progressive legislation. But, as multiple Senators pointed out
Wednesday, more than 275 of these "dead" bills cleared the House with
bipartisan support.
Oh, and the most significant one, just happens to deal with
foreign interference in our elections. Why would Moscow Mitch block this one? Why
Moscow Mitch? U.S. intelligence is unanimous that Russia interfered in the 2016
presidential election, and that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to
disrupt the 2020 elections, too. Yet McConnell has blocked bills geared to stop
foreign hackers from attacking U.S. voting systems. How can you do that to a nation you allegedly serve? And
more importantly, WHY?
Oh, and honorable mention goes to fellow Russian asset Rudy
Guiliani
OVERUSED PHRASE OF THE YEAR – “Impeachment”
All of us who love democracy want this to happen, but the 24
hour cycle it’s on is enough to turn anyone off on the process, and that is
something that we simply cannot afford. Remember it wasn’t Trump’s “stable
genius” that got him elected, it was the indifference of the voting population,
turned off by the choice of candidates that decided their vote didn’t matter so
they just didn’t show up.
MOVIE OF THE YEAR – “The
Irishman”
Usually it’s a “Star Wars” concoction for me, and believe me
“Rise of Skywalker” was quite enjoyable, but this film is vintage Martin
Scorsese, and I loved every minute of its 3 hour plus runtime.
COOLEST MOVIE WITH SOMEWHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE IN IT THAT YOU STILL
DIDN’T (YET/PROBABLY) SEE BUT YOU
SHOULD HAVE – “The
Laundromat”
Honestly I had no idea what to think of this when I first
heard about it. But it plays out almost like an indie film that rich actors do
just for some artistic credibility, but it is a bit more than that. Every
interwoven story kept you interested until the end.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR – “Fool” – Joe Jackson
Ok so this came out at the beginning of the year so I guess
y’all musta forgot! But I didn’t. Joe Jackson released the album of the year
and every song on it was awesome. This was one of those experiences that is
great from beginning to end, and at the end, it leaves you wanting more.
And this is where you cue my rant about how today’s music is
complete shit as evidenced by what is being played on the radio, and great acts
can only get radio airplay on the only radio station that even pretends to play
music that matters, 90.7 WFUV, here
in New York City.
COOLEST SONG BY A MAJOR ACT THAT WASN’T A BIG HIT – “Catfish Kate” – The Pixies
I thought this was just an excuse to “reunite,” go on tour,
and make some money, but it’s more than that. This is a cool song with a catchy
chorus.
And this is where you cue my rant about how today’s music is
complete shit as evidenced by what is being played on the radio, and great acts
can only get radio airplay on the only radio station that even pretends to play
music that matters, 90.7 WFUV, here
in New York City.
COOLEST SONG OF THE YEAR – “Summer Girl” - HAIM.
To be honest, this award came down to which song did I
listen to the most this year? And this was it.
COOLEST ACT OF THE YEAR – Lizzo
An “act” is not just a singer or a band or a magician, it‘s
someone who on the whole of their persona is entertaining, and no one did it
better than this girl. Not only is her voice amazing, but she is fearless,
confident and a substantial artist, even without the ‘act.”But tell me this girl is entertaining, and not just with her stunning talent. Lizzo shows up at a Lakers game, and instead of sitting
quietly in her million dollar seats like the rest of those lifeless, rich,
world controlling cyborgs, she gives a fun interview, dances to her own song
playing at the arena, twerks exposing her thong, and shoots her shot with Carl Anthony Townes of the Minnesota Timberwolves. We don’t even
know if alcohol was involved. You gotta love that.
SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR
– The Washington Nationals, MLB
Yes, so maybe the Patriots
did with their 6th Super Bowl,
but it’s my list and fuck New England.
What I loved about this Nationals team, is that they won the World Series after
losing Bryce Harper, arguably the
best player in the National League,
to free agency. He watched from Philly as the Nats went on to beat a heavily
favored team in the Houston Astros.
And then of course, there was that chant when Trump showed up at the game…
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR – Tiger Woods, Golf.
However, at a time where he could have done more, he didn’t,
and still hasn’t. He is a friend of Donald Trump (So is Howard Stern, who I love, but Stern has repeatedly said that he
does not endorse Trump politically, Woods has yet to do that.) It wasn’t until
he got caught with his pants down and his body began to break down that he
became just a bit more human to us. And since everyone loves a good redemption
story, we watched and waited for a decade for his comeback to emerge, only to
be disappointed. Until this year’s Masters.
A solid start, rounds that got our attention, and an “almost” ace on the 16th
hole, then his 5th Masters
Green Jacket. He’s an asshole, but what a great comeback.
Honorable mention goes to Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens, NFL
BELOVED ATHLETE WHO REALLY SHOULD RETIRE –Ummm…I Dunno
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I said this last year, and I just have to say it again, Eli
Manning, every year that you stay in the NFL, you damage your legacy just a bit
more. Please stop. The Giants suck
but will still be moving on from Eli because it looks like they are all in on
Daniel Jones. But I think he still believes he can start in the NFL so he will
move on, but I do not think there are any teams who would want to start him.
Other than that, I do not see anyone who is so detrimental to a team that they
should no longer be on a field.
In the NBA, I
think this may be Vince Carter’s
last year, but is he a liability on his team? No he is not. And Carmelo Anthony seems to have found
some sort of fountain of youth because he is playing well in Portland. So who the fuck knows?
BIGOTED ASSHOLE OF THE YEAR – Anyone who, at this point, still supports Donald Trump.
Remember logic games in algebra class? OK I know Republicans
don’t go much for fancy book learnin’ but stay with me: In 2016, not all people
who voted for Donald Trump were racist, but all racists voted for Donald Trump.
Now, if after the humanitarian crisis at the border and Charlottesville, if you
still support Trump, then yea, you are a racist. If you cannot see that, then
you are stupid as well.
DEAD PERSON OF THE YEAR – Toni Morrison
Coincidentally, the night before she died me and my best
friend were at a bar talking about how much her work had meant to me in
college. I was so saddened the next morning.
Oh, and here are some other
interesting people who dropped dead this year:
Robert Evans' life was just as interesting as his movies. If you
do not know who he is, then you are not a real fan of movies, but let me help
you out. Check out a documentary called “The Kid Stays in the Picture.”
Scott Walker was a musical genius but I doubt anyone gives a
fuck but me and a few other music geeks so yea
Walter Mercado and Jose Jose were monumental losses for
Latino housewives everywhere in the world.
Don Imus was a racist asshole so fuck him!
Here’s hoping the New Year brings you everything you want! And of
course…FUCK DONALD TRUMP!!
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