Dear Mr. Snyder,
You purchased the Redskins and FedEx Field. Your team appears to excel in failures. I always thought that when a family went to a football game, they were supposed to have fun and not have to take out a loan to enjoy themselves.
Most employees working for big corporations, who are paid millions of dollars a year, are expected to produce something. Your team appears to produce failures. But, hey, I'm not a sports nut.
You decided the view from your house was being obstructed by trees. So you had them cut down. You had U.S. Park Service property destroyed. But, hey, you have money and money talks. So what are a couple of trees anyways?
Now you want to take over my radio station. You know the one. You want to turn my classical radio station into your Redskins radio station.
Why would I want to listen to a football game with overpaid players, losing game after game? But, hey,I'm not a football nut.
But I am someone who loves classical music. And you want to take it away from me and my wife. And you want to take it away from lots of other people as well. I know you did not ask our opinion but you are wrong. You have taken trees which did not belong to you. And now you want to take my radio station.
Someone once said that sometimes you need to cut your losses and just walk away. Please Mr. Snyder, just walk away from my radio station.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Wool is a good investment
Our county executive has been trying to fool us for a long time. He should invest in wool.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Dead animals not welcome in summer
Let this be a warning to you all. If you are planning on having a dead animal removed in Prince George's County, Maryland, put your telephone call in three days before you find the dead animal. And please don't wait too long in the summer time. The warmer it gets, the worse it gets.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/082505/collnew13820_31882.shtml
http://www.gazette.net/stories/082505/collnew13820_31882.shtml
Dear Jack Johnson
Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson has been in the news. It seems he has been using the county credit card for non county uses. Of course everything he uses the card for, are for the good of the county. I have to wonder about his use of the card at "Hooters."
http://www.gazette.net/stories/113006/prinlet175247_31986.shtml
http://www.gazette.net/stories/113006/prinlet175247_31986.shtml
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Read this only after eating
Did you have a good breakfast? Was your purse or briefcase still on the kitchen counter from last night? I know, I know. It's so much easier to leave it there. Getting going in the mornings is sometimes a bear and if you are in a hurry, all you have to do is grab the purse or briefcase and dash.
Okay, take another sip of your coffee. What I'm about to tell you might make you think twice about where you leave your purse or briefcase. Do you remember where you were two days ago? You were about to board the plane when mother nature called. You dashed into the airport restroom, put your purse/briefcase down on the floor and did your business. When you were done, you raced out of the restroom, only to be greeted by the airline announcing that your flight was being delayed because the pilot needed to sober up first and there were no other pilots available to take his place unless you wanted the brand new pilot who had never flown this kind of jet before, but hey, aren't all jets the same?
And you joined all the other passengers and the pilot at the local coffee place which sold coffee which was too expensive but it had some kick to it. And you put your briefcase/purse on the floor but hey it could get stolen, so you moved your briefcase/purse to the table surface. And you sat down and drank and drank because the pilot was really drunk and it seemed that no amount of coffee was making him any more alert. And you went back to the airline counter and they said, "Gee, we are really sorry but all the other planes have all departed and yours is the only one left before the really big storm which the forecasters said would not hit us, hit us but just be patient because it looks like the pilot now knows which is his left and right hand. And it should not be much longer!"
And you went back to the restroom and put your purse/briefcase on the floor and did your business. And as you were going to get your sixth cup of really expensive coffee, the airline announced the plane was boarding and they were waiting for one passenger(you) and you ran like a crazy person out of the restroom and you were almost to the gate when you realized your purse/briefcase was not in your hand and you turned around and ran back to the restroom, yelling "Don't you dare touch that purse/briefcase," to the bomb squad as they poked your bag with a twenty foot Fiberglas pole. You ran back to the gate as the pilot was being wheeled in next to you. And he was saying that he could fly the plane in his sleep. And you got to your seat and sat down. And then mother nature nudged you and said, "What are you going to do about all this coffee in your bladder?"
That was two days ago. Since then, your purse/briefcase has been all over. And now it sits on your breakfast counter. Guess what sits there too? E-coli and other bugs which could make you really sick.
Each time you put down the purse/briefcase on any surface, these little bugs get a free ride. A restroom floor is not the cleanest. Nor are the tables at your local coffee shop with the too expensive cups of over-rated coffee. Add to that, the car seats in a taxi. You can afford a taxi?
Try walking.
Each time you place your purse/briefcase on a surface, it attracts new guests. And yes, these are working guests. They stay and play and multiply and invite other friends over to have a ball.
And if you should happen to touch the bottom of your bag and don't wash your hands, because hey, how dirty can this bag be, and you pick up your fork and the rest is history.
I'm almost done but if you need to run to the bathroom and lose dinner, go ahead.
Just clean the bags. Soap and water or one of those sanitize cloths will do. Just make sure that you don't stain the bag. Clean a small area and see if the nice black bag turns arctic white. If that happens to the whole bag, buy another one.
You know those little hooks on the back of bathroom doors? They are there for a reason.
Put your damn bag on it.
And be sure to tell the replacement pilot that this jet does not have propellers.
Okay, take another sip of your coffee. What I'm about to tell you might make you think twice about where you leave your purse or briefcase. Do you remember where you were two days ago? You were about to board the plane when mother nature called. You dashed into the airport restroom, put your purse/briefcase down on the floor and did your business. When you were done, you raced out of the restroom, only to be greeted by the airline announcing that your flight was being delayed because the pilot needed to sober up first and there were no other pilots available to take his place unless you wanted the brand new pilot who had never flown this kind of jet before, but hey, aren't all jets the same?
And you joined all the other passengers and the pilot at the local coffee place which sold coffee which was too expensive but it had some kick to it. And you put your briefcase/purse on the floor but hey it could get stolen, so you moved your briefcase/purse to the table surface. And you sat down and drank and drank because the pilot was really drunk and it seemed that no amount of coffee was making him any more alert. And you went back to the airline counter and they said, "Gee, we are really sorry but all the other planes have all departed and yours is the only one left before the really big storm which the forecasters said would not hit us, hit us but just be patient because it looks like the pilot now knows which is his left and right hand. And it should not be much longer!"
And you went back to the restroom and put your purse/briefcase on the floor and did your business. And as you were going to get your sixth cup of really expensive coffee, the airline announced the plane was boarding and they were waiting for one passenger(you) and you ran like a crazy person out of the restroom and you were almost to the gate when you realized your purse/briefcase was not in your hand and you turned around and ran back to the restroom, yelling "Don't you dare touch that purse/briefcase," to the bomb squad as they poked your bag with a twenty foot Fiberglas pole. You ran back to the gate as the pilot was being wheeled in next to you. And he was saying that he could fly the plane in his sleep. And you got to your seat and sat down. And then mother nature nudged you and said, "What are you going to do about all this coffee in your bladder?"
That was two days ago. Since then, your purse/briefcase has been all over. And now it sits on your breakfast counter. Guess what sits there too? E-coli and other bugs which could make you really sick.
Each time you put down the purse/briefcase on any surface, these little bugs get a free ride. A restroom floor is not the cleanest. Nor are the tables at your local coffee shop with the too expensive cups of over-rated coffee. Add to that, the car seats in a taxi. You can afford a taxi?
Try walking.
Each time you place your purse/briefcase on a surface, it attracts new guests. And yes, these are working guests. They stay and play and multiply and invite other friends over to have a ball.
And if you should happen to touch the bottom of your bag and don't wash your hands, because hey, how dirty can this bag be, and you pick up your fork and the rest is history.
I'm almost done but if you need to run to the bathroom and lose dinner, go ahead.
Just clean the bags. Soap and water or one of those sanitize cloths will do. Just make sure that you don't stain the bag. Clean a small area and see if the nice black bag turns arctic white. If that happens to the whole bag, buy another one.
You know those little hooks on the back of bathroom doors? They are there for a reason.
Put your damn bag on it.
And be sure to tell the replacement pilot that this jet does not have propellers.
Monday, June 19, 2006
They need to Pay More
Everyone has heard about ID theft. A day does not go by that I don't read about some bank who has misplaced five million accounts of financial data. But that's okay, they say. They will pay for a year's worth of protection while John Q Public tries to get his or her life back.
Well, this is not okay. I have several solutions for this problem.
1. For each account which is lost, there will be a $100,000.00 fine. Of course the banks will say the account is not really lost, just the information which we entrusted to them has been, well misplaced. Imagine if there was a loss of 26 million accounts? Oops, there was one but some group filed suit against the government and wants to fine the agency, $1000.00 per loss. A thousand dollar fine is just a slap on the wrist. $100,000.00 per is a head turner.
2. Not only should the person who was stupid enough to take the laptop home without encrypting the files but the person who hired the person, should have their social security numbers put out on the web.
3. If the firm/bank does not tell their accounts about the screw up within 24 hours, the CEO and the entire board of directors will loose all their retirement packages. And any investments which they have, with any family members, will be wiped off the face of the earth.
Well, that about covers it.
Actually, there is something else we can do. Tell Congress to pass better laws, now. Later is not an option. Well, later is something Congress does and they do it very well.
Do you think if we could get them(Congress) all into a room and tell them that if they don't pass better consumer Privacy and Identity Protection before they leave, all of their consumer data would be exposed, do you think they would do something?
I'm Waiting!
Well, this is not okay. I have several solutions for this problem.
1. For each account which is lost, there will be a $100,000.00 fine. Of course the banks will say the account is not really lost, just the information which we entrusted to them has been, well misplaced. Imagine if there was a loss of 26 million accounts? Oops, there was one but some group filed suit against the government and wants to fine the agency, $1000.00 per loss. A thousand dollar fine is just a slap on the wrist. $100,000.00 per is a head turner.
2. Not only should the person who was stupid enough to take the laptop home without encrypting the files but the person who hired the person, should have their social security numbers put out on the web.
3. If the firm/bank does not tell their accounts about the screw up within 24 hours, the CEO and the entire board of directors will loose all their retirement packages. And any investments which they have, with any family members, will be wiped off the face of the earth.
Well, that about covers it.
Actually, there is something else we can do. Tell Congress to pass better laws, now. Later is not an option. Well, later is something Congress does and they do it very well.
Do you think if we could get them(Congress) all into a room and tell them that if they don't pass better consumer Privacy and Identity Protection before they leave, all of their consumer data would be exposed, do you think they would do something?
I'm Waiting!
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
The IRS wants you to Change your password
The following is a spoof or is it?
Dear card holder,
It has come to our attention that we do not have your current swiss bank account number on hand. As a full service government agency, we pride ourselves on having accurate information.
According to the last two emails we sent you, you sent us your Chase bank account number and password. And we thank you for it. However, the Ebay password did not fly. We would like you to resend your ebay password and this time, send us your social security number as well.
Rest assured we will never share any information with anyone who doesn't first pay for it!
In closing, please submit your swiss bank account number and the correct password or we will have not choice but to do an audit on you for the last 20 years.
Very truly yours,
Your friends at the IRS
Dear card holder,
It has come to our attention that we do not have your current swiss bank account number on hand. As a full service government agency, we pride ourselves on having accurate information.
According to the last two emails we sent you, you sent us your Chase bank account number and password. And we thank you for it. However, the Ebay password did not fly. We would like you to resend your ebay password and this time, send us your social security number as well.
Rest assured we will never share any information with anyone who doesn't first pay for it!
In closing, please submit your swiss bank account number and the correct password or we will have not choice but to do an audit on you for the last 20 years.
Very truly yours,
Your friends at the IRS
Friday, January 06, 2006
Just a Little Donation, Congressman
Psst.
You there.
Yes, I'm talking to you.
I want to give you $100,000.00.
Yes, Congressman. I'm speaking to you. You and I are the only ones in this bathroom.
No, this is not a joke.
Do I look like a joke, Congressman?
Look, all I want to do is give you a hundred grand.
Catches? No, Congressman. There are no catches.
I'm just a nice guy. And I would guess you are nice guy, too!
You are a nice guy, Congressman?
Of course you are a nice guy.
That's why I'm going to donate this money to your re-election fund.
I bet your thinking right now, there is not such thing as a free lunch.
I represent some people who have similar interests like yourself.
They want what is right for the American People.
If you accept this little offer from them, they will be very happy.
Yes, it is a little offer.
Let me cut to the chase, Congressman.
I will be sending you emails concerning some upcoming bills.
I want you to read the emails and if you agree in what they say, I want you to vote from your heart. And if your heart agrees with us, then I can assure you, there will be more money for you.
However, if your heart does not agree with us, then you can kiss the money goodbye.
Don't worry, Congressman. There is nothing illegal about this. Everyone in Washington can be bought.
Congressman, you might want to zip yourself up before you return to your office. You don't want people to talk, do you?
You there.
Yes, I'm talking to you.
I want to give you $100,000.00.
Yes, Congressman. I'm speaking to you. You and I are the only ones in this bathroom.
No, this is not a joke.
Do I look like a joke, Congressman?
Look, all I want to do is give you a hundred grand.
Catches? No, Congressman. There are no catches.
I'm just a nice guy. And I would guess you are nice guy, too!
You are a nice guy, Congressman?
Of course you are a nice guy.
That's why I'm going to donate this money to your re-election fund.
I bet your thinking right now, there is not such thing as a free lunch.
I represent some people who have similar interests like yourself.
They want what is right for the American People.
If you accept this little offer from them, they will be very happy.
Yes, it is a little offer.
Let me cut to the chase, Congressman.
I will be sending you emails concerning some upcoming bills.
I want you to read the emails and if you agree in what they say, I want you to vote from your heart. And if your heart agrees with us, then I can assure you, there will be more money for you.
However, if your heart does not agree with us, then you can kiss the money goodbye.
Don't worry, Congressman. There is nothing illegal about this. Everyone in Washington can be bought.
Congressman, you might want to zip yourself up before you return to your office. You don't want people to talk, do you?
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