Kiddycar's random thoughts, comments, views, observations, desires, rants and other off the wall stuff.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Obama a Muslim?
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
New York Messenger Bike Race
The video that follows was posted to YouTube in 2006 by someone other than the publisher.
The publisher is Lucas Brunelle, an interesting adventurer that makes his living using helmet video cams and a bicycle. Lucas was not always a success in life and had a difficult upbringing. After you have viewed this video you may wish to check out his web site which brings his adventures to life. But before you begin to explore the wonders of the web site, first go to the left hand navigation bar and click on "About". Here you will read about Lucas' troubled youth, his racing abilities on a bike, his stint as a New York Bike Messenger and how that led to his ultimate success.
Or, put on your seat belt and just watch the most exciting and dangerous bike riding you will ever see. These guy's have got to have a death wish!
The video can be viewed in "Full Screen" format; place cusor over the video and click on the "Full Screen" symbol in the lower right hand corner. I warn you, it's scarrier!
Those of you not familiar with messenger bikes; the messengers ride similar bikes to those ridden by track bike racers; meaning single gear bikes with no brakes. Can you imagine?
Lucas, I can only speak for myself, but I live my life vicariously through you. I wish you well!
Talladega Good Sam 500
Man What a Finish!
Green, White, Checker Finish - Last Lap!
This video can be viewed in "Full Screen" format
(When you click the start arrow the full screen symbol in at the bottom right corner)
It looked like a sure win for Stewart (14) then it happened; He was carried to the wall and then was upside down. It appears that Trevor Bahn (29) took him to the wall. No! No! it was Michael Waltrip (55) that tagged him, Trevor just got caught up in it.
The only words that I can come up with describe this event is:
Holy Cow, WOW!, Chaotic, Crazy, Unbelieveable!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Democracy and the Constitution a lover's quarrel
Today, September 17, 2012 is the 225th anniversary of the signing of the final draft of the U. S. Constitution.
39 of 55 delegates that attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia affixed their signature to the Constitution. The signing of the Constitution by the Philadelphia delegates was followed by two years of intensive debate in a series of state ratifying conventions.
The above was extracted from an excellent article that appeared in the September 17, 2012 issue of the morning Call. On page 11 of the news section, Lenethea Matthews and Justin Rose, professors in the political science department at Muhlenberg, collaborated on an article about the adoption of the constition.
They go on to discuss the compromises required in an effort to attain a more balanced document. The 13th amendment was adopted in 1865, the 14th in 1868, the 15th, which abolished slavery in 1870.
They point out that while the constitutions "essential institutional features remain unchanged, the Constitution we have today is not the Constitution of 1787...."
"Instead, the Constitution continues to emerge in a lover's quarrel with democracy, one that brings into sharper focus the meaning of the words that continue to spark our imagination: "We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union.""
The article continues by pointing out that amendments are neccessary changes made in the name of democracy. The 19th amendment (1920), for example, granting suffrage to women, the 24th (1964) prohibiting poll taxes, and the 26th (1971) lowering the voting age to 18.
Another direct quote: "In contemporary politics, the lover's quarrel between the Constitution and democracy is evidenced in judicial decision-making and in public debates in which we attempt to reconcile public policy with our philosophical ideals."
The Constitution is indeed a wonderful document that has served our great Nation for 225 years. Debates will continue as we try to sort out the extent and scope of its powers, but the document will live on to guide this great Nation well into the future. This is a document that every American should read and understand and then share with me my reverence for our Constitution.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Evelyn Tokar 1935-2011
You were one of the best things that ever happened to me in this life. The six years we had together were wonderful. We loved, we laughed, we shared so many things together. We explored, we sought out adventure, we were planning so many things in the future. We truly took delight in so many aspects of life; together!
I miss you terribly. I had no idea what life without you would be like. I learned that without you all of the fun and the joy in living have gone out of my life.
It will never again be as it was when we were together and that leaves me sad and empty.
As I sit here in front of your grave I realize that my life with you was better for your having been a part of it. So I take solace in the fact that we shared life together for six wonderfully amazing years. I loved you and still love you with all my heart and soul and the very fiber of my being.
I think of you often, I will miss you always and forever!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
The Blue
This clip is 4 minutes long, but it is a magical 4 minutes. Please take the time to watch it; You'll be glad you did! The Blue from Mark Peters on Vimeo.
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