I refused to watch two of the big affiliates in Pittsburgh felatiate poor old Ben. I didn't want to give them the ratings.
Chris Potter at the Slag Heap did the work, and the thinking for me. Check it out here. He expressed excellently, why Ben has yet to be held accountable and how his words are just that; words. They are nothing more, not an admission of guilt, or remorse. The worst part about this is, our news media is giving him a pass. At a certain point, our media's love affair with the Steelers stops being cute. At certain times I have relished the fact that the lead in to most newscasts was Steelers related, and that it was all fluff but it's gone too far. The networks are clearly still walking on eggshells around the Steelers organization like it is God's Kingdom come to earth. (Not sure if that has more to do with the organization, or more to do with ratings. Lord knows you wouldn't want to piss any of those yinzers off that watch your newscast because the Steelers lead every night)
We should start a pool; what's the over/under on how long it takes poor old Ben to become a condescending, arrogant rapist again?
Showing posts with label Western PA phenomena. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Western PA phenomena. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Where has everyone been?
First, I voted for Ravenstahl in 2007. I thought I would give him a chance. Hadn’t seen enough to make my decision. 2007-2009 was enough for me to make my decision.
Second, I am all about impeachment, he has shown too much political shadiness (how many “gate” scandals do you need in one administration?), and incompetence to warrant a full term.
My issue has nothing to do with that. I want to know where the hell all these impeachers were they on Election Day. More accurately, where were they on primary day; the real day when the election was decided?
His trip to Seven Springs was not his first dereliction of duty. It wasn’t the first time he put, you, me, the Hill District, and Curtis Mitchell second to his own personal needs and wants. It certainly wasn’t the first time he seriously botched a snow removal effort. It just disgusts me that his greatest “accomplishments” have been, in this order: #1 Becoming the youngest mayor of a “major city”, #2 Changing his name to “Steelerstahl”, and #3 weaseling his way onto the Steelers Super Bowl parade.
Apparently the above reasons along with being a Democrat who didn’t bankrupt the city (yet) have been enough to keep the yinzer masses satisfied.
You wanna know why we don’t move ahead as a city? See above.
Second, I am all about impeachment, he has shown too much political shadiness (how many “gate” scandals do you need in one administration?), and incompetence to warrant a full term.
My issue has nothing to do with that. I want to know where the hell all these impeachers were they on Election Day. More accurately, where were they on primary day; the real day when the election was decided?
His trip to Seven Springs was not his first dereliction of duty. It wasn’t the first time he put, you, me, the Hill District, and Curtis Mitchell second to his own personal needs and wants. It certainly wasn’t the first time he seriously botched a snow removal effort. It just disgusts me that his greatest “accomplishments” have been, in this order: #1 Becoming the youngest mayor of a “major city”, #2 Changing his name to “Steelerstahl”, and #3 weaseling his way onto the Steelers Super Bowl parade.
Apparently the above reasons along with being a Democrat who didn’t bankrupt the city (yet) have been enough to keep the yinzer masses satisfied.
You wanna know why we don’t move ahead as a city? See above.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Armageddon is upon us...AHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I love Western Pennsylvania phenomena. From "Yinz" to the parking chair, there so are things that make Western PA unique.
Today’s phenomenon is overreaction to snow. First, it’s by no means unique to Pittsburgh/Western PA, it happens all over the place, especially in the South. What makes it so funny here is the fact that we get cold, we get ice, and we get snow EVERY YEAR and every year people overreact to it. Also, every year it’s usually less than we expect, and even if it’s not, most everyone survives.
If you interviewed some frenzied yinzers stocking up for the two to three weeks that they won’t be able to leave the house, you might get a different impression. I really wanna know what goes through these people’s heads. Is it “This is the one, this time we are REALLY gonna get dumped on, and I won’t have bread, milk, and eggs!” (Who eats solely milk, eggs and bread anyway? Would you survive on hard boiled egg sandwiches and polish them off with a nice cold glass of milk? This is 2010, grab a Stouffers, or even better a Hot Pocket)
Who knows, I think this great mystery is on my list of questions to ask if I ever get to meet our glorious creator along with who killed JFK, and what the hell is the meaning of life?
Today’s phenomenon is overreaction to snow. First, it’s by no means unique to Pittsburgh/Western PA, it happens all over the place, especially in the South. What makes it so funny here is the fact that we get cold, we get ice, and we get snow EVERY YEAR and every year people overreact to it. Also, every year it’s usually less than we expect, and even if it’s not, most everyone survives.
If you interviewed some frenzied yinzers stocking up for the two to three weeks that they won’t be able to leave the house, you might get a different impression. I really wanna know what goes through these people’s heads. Is it “This is the one, this time we are REALLY gonna get dumped on, and I won’t have bread, milk, and eggs!” (Who eats solely milk, eggs and bread anyway? Would you survive on hard boiled egg sandwiches and polish them off with a nice cold glass of milk? This is 2010, grab a Stouffers, or even better a Hot Pocket)
Who knows, I think this great mystery is on my list of questions to ask if I ever get to meet our glorious creator along with who killed JFK, and what the hell is the meaning of life?
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