Saints Take Care Of 49ers 31-17...

Well, the Saints took care of business this past weekend and improved their record to 2-2 by beating the San Francisco 49ers 31-17. The defense really picked it up and had 6 sacks and 2 interceptions!! They need to use this momentum and take care of their next 2 games which are also in New Orleans (come on home crowd, make some noise!). Apart from the great pleasure I get from my team winning and getting out of that 2 game losing streak, it also satisfies me to know I won $30 from friends who thought the 49ers would win. Good times. Next up: Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on October 6, 2008 (Monday Night Football!!!).

Terrible Trend...

THIS is a terrible trend going around. Not sure if everyone has heard of it.

Of Course He Pulls This Crap...

So Sen. John McCain today announces that because of the crumbling economy (which I completely concur is in dire need of repair) he is going to return to Washington and put a temporary suspension on his presidential campaign. Apart from this, he wants to postpone the crucial and initial presidential debate that is scheduled to happen 2 days from now between himself and Sen. Obama until Oct. 2nd, which by mere coincidence (yeah right!) happens to be when the initial Vice Presidential debate is scheduled to occur. How convenient that he is recommending that his debate with Barack Obama be moved to that day, and that the debate between Gov. Palin and Sen. Biden be rescheduled for a later unspecified date. Gov. Palin has already made herself look bad with the Gibson interview and looked as if she did not know what she was talking about during tonight's interview with Katie Couric. This is what Sen. John McCain pulls while our nation is dealing with conditions that analysts are comparing to the Great Depression? I don't blame him for wanting to go to Washington (which he AND Sen. Obama are already doing tomorrow!) and helping this bailout plan to get approved with the correct provisions, but cancel the first debate? We are 40 days from the election and this is the time that the American public needs to clearly see what plan of action both of the candidates intend to take to help resolve this economic crisis and the differences in those plans. One of these two men will inherent this Bush administration bailout plan and we need to know what other insight they have to what they believe is the best course of action.

It appears Sen. McCain is more worried about political stunts, and the very scary reality that Gov. Palin will be seen soon during a live debate, where she does not have a pre-approved speech being prompted to her, and having to answer real world/real issue questions. If I am expected to multitask for my line of work, then don't you think the potential leader of the free world should be able to do the same? You don't suspend your campaign as a political stunt and you don't try and pull out of a debate that is so important to millions of Americans (not to mention undecided voters, I hope this helps open your eyes!), and you don't try to get the potential Vice President off center stage because you are afraid she will expose herself as the true inexperienced and under qualified candidate for the position she is. You don't do any of those things, you multi-task! Just as you would have to do if you, by some fluke, happen to get voted into office as President. This debate has been in the planning for a year and a half and the people of Oxford, MS (where the debate is to take place) and the rest of the American public expect you to hold up your end of the deal and show up and let us know your views as opposed to Sen. Obama's. It's odd to tell a true American Hero this, but John McCain.....You need to step up!

Letterman Rips McCain For Appearance Snub...

I'm proud of Letterman for not worrying about what the execs or advertisers would say and for speaking his mind and the TRUTH!

Legal Disclaimer...

I recently received some information while doing some military training about the rules and regulations for a military member officially supporting and/or endorsing a presidential candidate for this year's election. It is no secret that I support Barack Obama as the candidate. That being said, I have to state that I am supporting/endorsing him as an individual citizen who has the right to do so, and not as a uniformed member of the Armed Services. Actually as silly as it sounds I think it is actually more clear declaring that I support Barack Obama as a member of the Armed Services and Military Veteran, but that officially this does not reflect the views and/or expressions of the United States Military. The only reason I even bring this up is because this is a blog that is open to the public which anyone that chooses to visit the site may view. There have been stories of reporters and bloggers coming out with generic statements such as "top military official endorses candidate" because an enlisted soldier or sailor stated they supported a candidate. This sounds extremely over the top and I am aware of this, but just want to cover my bases.

Week 3: Saints 32 Broncos 34

Wow, what a disappointing loss this past Sunday. After seriously falling far behind early in the contest the Saints had a chance to go ahead, with about 1:57 left in the game, and missed a crucial field goal. The final score was 34-32 with the Broncos able to maintain the lead. This puts the Saints at a 1-2 record. The next 3 games are at home, so that is a positive to look forward to. Also approaching is the Oct. 12 game against the Raiders which I will be attending with a friend. Again, the bet between us is the loser buys the winner the jersey of their choice. Up next: 49ers vs. Saints on Sep. 28, 2008 at the Superdome. We seriously need this win!

Crazy Part Is That It's Not Far From The Real Bush...

7 0 0 6 5...

Living on Forstall Ave. High School on Bruin Drive. Football games at Muss Bertolino field. Pizza at CiCi's. First tattoo on the corner of California St. and W. Esplanade Ave. at "Wizards" House. Getting arrested in front of Don Carters bowling alley. Parties at my house every weekend. Kicked out of Holiday Inn on Vets. and Williams blvd. Getting stitches at East Jeff Hospital. Working delivering pizza at The Italian Pie. Getting arrested at Blockbuster music (now closed). Walking around the Esplanade mall. Shopping at Winn Dixie. Nice cold "muscle punch" at Smoothie King. Sitting at the lakefront before the casino was out there. Nostalgic memories of the 70065 (Kenner, Louisiana) Home Sweet Home...

Wow, Good Will Hunting Has Some Good Points...

Washington Redskins 29, New Orleans Saints 24...

Well...As I stated in my first football blog, I live and die with the ups and downs of the New Orleans Saints. Today was definitely a die/down day as they lost to the Washington Redskins 29-24. So the Saints are now 1-1 this season. I know it is early on, but we have to get the wins when they count and today was certainly within reach. Offense just couldn't get it going. Next up: Sep. 20, 2008 against the Denver Broncos in Denver.

Funny Stuff On Gov. Palin (Thanks Jamie)

How Many More Signs Are Needed?

As if the domestic economy taking a dump and world wide perception of the United States steadily declining was not enough of a reason to go a different route with this conflict, here are some more grim details of other effects the war in Iraq is creating. This is an extremely sad statistic because these are the young (and because of recalls and stop loss laws, sometimes not so young) men and women who serve in this great nation's military. Yet our current administration appears to blatantly not care; merely coasting to the end of their respective terms. This war is being fought with no positive outcome, public outrage rising, and this terrible toll that our servicemen and women are succumbing too. It's time to come up with a game plan, it's time for......change.

Football Season Is Upon Us...

So as stated on my initial post I am a self described "sports junkie", and at no time is it more evident then during football season. I live and die along with the ups and downs of my team, the New Orleans Saints. Admittedly, historically they have not been a team that has fared well and were known, and I use this word extremely loosely, lovingly, by fans as the Aint's for many years, they are my team. Luckily the past few seasons they have done well, getting one game away from the Super Bowl in 2006, and erasing the era of when fans would wear brown paper grocery bags over their heads with the eyes and mouth cut out and AINTS written across the forehead in black lol. In recent history they have also been a symbol of recovery and hope for the city of New Orleans, following the tragedy that was Hurricane Katrina, which left the city of New Orleans in disarray.

Anyway football season started this past week, and the Saints opened up the season with a 24-20 victory over their division rivals Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Great way to start the season! Up next are the Washington Redskins this coming Sunday, September 14. The game is at Washington and the Saints need to establish themselves this season as a team that can get it done on the road as well as at home.

I'll be going to the Raiders vs. Saints game in New Orleans on Oct 12, 2008. I can't wait. One of my good friends who is a die hard Raiders fan bought the tickets for us, so I will be flying out to New Orleans for that game. We do have a wager going on as well between the two of us. The loser must buy the winner a jersey of their choosing!!! So that's roughly a $69 plus tax wager. (That's replica jersey, because an authentic jersey is about $200, and NOT going to bet that on a regular season game). So needless to say, important game! I'll keep you posted on how the Saints and my wager are looking.

Speaking of wagers, if you are are interested in online sports betting this is a site I like to....um....glance at once in awhile. Not trying to encourage gambling, but its a good site. Last year some laws were put in place by the current administration (haha..here come the politics again) that makes it harder to bet on sports online, but this one is legit and legal in all states. Good luck with your bets.

The Way The Military Donates...

So here is an interesting article on how active duty military members actually donate money in the respect of political donations to our presidential candidates. This should open the eyes of anyone who thinks we should stay the course or people who are in defiance of some sort of timeline for military withdrawal in Iraq, and still believe they are "supporting our troops". Although I have the utmost respect for Senator John McCain in regards to his military service and how he dealt with the atrocities he had to endure while a prisoner of war in Vietnam, he is apparently out of touch with the sentiments of our active duty military service members. They are the ones that are having to deal with multiple deployment rotations, inadequate funding for supplies, and politicians that continue to slash veteran benefits (including Senator McCain).

And Here We Go.....

Well here it goes. I feel like I have way to many things floating around in my mind so I've decided to begin blogging. Not very original I know, but I think it will serve the purpose of self therapy, meaning it will do me some good to get all my thoughts off my chest at the end of the day, and hopefully it will also be informative and entertaining to whoever out there takes the time out to stop by and view it. That being said, I'm staying positive and seeing it as a win-win.

Lately what has been on my mind has been mainly politically motivated. We are at a point in our country's history where we are at a crossroads and the nation could literally go in either of two completely different directions depending on the outcome of this election. This is why I think we should all get involved in some sort of politics, and it doesn't matter whether that be volunteering, organizing, attending events, donating money, or just watching the news and going out to vote in November. This is also regardless of your beliefs or political party; if you believe in it, stand up for it! I definitely lean to the democratic side, but that does not mean that I am closed minded and won't listen to the "other" side. I think this is the charactaristic that many people are lacking.

As I stated above, when I first got the idea of starting the blog, it was politically motivated. After some thought, I decided that is not the route I will take. Although it will definitely have ALOT of political posts, videos, links, etc...my interests stretch far beyond politics (which honestly can be too much sometimes lol). I am a HUGE sports junkie and with the baseball playoffs coming up, both professional and college football starting up, and basketball season around the corner, there will be much sports talk on here as well. Apart from this I can already see random thoughts being jotted down, funny videos, and silly things of that nature making itself past the cutting room floor and getting posted.

So thank you for taking the time to read this initial blog, and first of many, and I hope that this entertains, informs, stimulates, angers and/or energizes you in some way, shape or form as much as it will help me clear my mind. Remember....I'm still telling my self its a win-win.