So,
The Great and Powerful Oz finds himself between a rock and hard place with Egypt and, so far, is finding that his words aren't working this time (which has to be a little sucker punch to his great and powerful ego). By all accounts, Mubarak is done. It's just a matter of time before he's killed or flees the country to escape. The US government has supported the dictator for 30 years and it's all unraveling now.
"The United States gives some $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt every year, along with $200 million in economic aid. But the aid is viewed by many Egyptians with mixed feelings, seeing it as a tool to keep their government subservient to American foreign policy . . ."
Obama has asked the Egyptians to talk with Mubarak to find a resolution that won't change the US government's control over the country.
Really?
Yes.
There isn't going to be any talking but Obama has to try. The US government doesn't want to lose their bitch the close ally they have spent billions of dollars bribing to be their bitch secure a strategic foothold in the middle east. They can't come out in actual support of Mubarak though because from the start, it didn't look good for him and they don't want to alienate the government that takes over (which will already likely be somewhat anti-US government, at the very least - though they might be susceptible to bribery too).
"America is worried about instability in Egypt, so they'll try find a new leader they like and anoint him to work for their interests," said Muslim preacher Ahmad Abdullah, 40, who was sleeping in Tahrir Square.
"They will keep stepping on our heads," he said.
It's quite the tightrope to walk, trying to keep your bitch such a strong supporter in power against the will of an entire country. Obama is trying to use mere words to get the Egyptian people to agree to allow him to keep stepping on their heads.
Good luck with that!
Speaking of a lack of substance, did you see the story on Taco Bell a few days ago? This may come as a bit of shock for many people but it seems that there isn't enough beef in the, uh, stuff (you were gonna say "shit," weren't you?) that Taco Bell puts in its tacos to legally call it beef.
No way!
Way!
It's got something like 35% beef and the rest is binders, fillers, some oat-based stuff (wtf), plus, you know, water and spices.
I knew my readers wouldn't be shocked by this but I thought I would pass it on. You wanna know what is shocking? Searching for pictures of tacos online for this blog. Yikes! I'm not going to post the more disturbing pics but I'll share this one with you to give you an idea of what it was like (You guys owe me big-time for the pics that end up on this blog, btw):
Speaking of women's nether-regions, did you know the Superbowl was a chick magnet? Pimps from all over the country (as far away as Hawaii) bring their prostitutes to town, many of them underage, hoping to cash in on horny guys with money to spend. Do you think they have to get a temporary business license from the city? Could be a source of revenue for cash strapped governments that are too corrupt to execute a proper budget (plus the politicians can probably work a deal at the same time to get their underage hookers at a reduced fee). The story I read tells about how these pimps beat the snot out of teenagers to get them to comply and bring in the money.
Speaking of guys with no morales, anyone heard from my good friend Ben Bernanke lately? Ron Paul who is an ob/gyn was going to be sticking a speculum into the Fed's books to see what was going on. I heard quite a bit about this after the election but haven't heard anything lately. Anyone know what's up?
Last time Paul threatened to do this, he didn't have power to do it and Bernanke said he would destroy the economy in retaliation. Wonder if Egypt might give Bernanke a moment's pause. Sure, he could contract the money supply and destroy this limping economic monster that he's got going now but what would happen if another 30 million people lost their jobs?
Burn political headquarters and cut the heads off mummies?
Wrong country but probably something close.
The most dangerous people are the ones with nothing left to lose.
Anyway, if you hear something, let me know.
Here's something that might help Ron Paul with his investigation:
Is that a mangina?
Speaking of things that make you want to hurl, this morning's workout was tough. I did four different plyometric exercises, all done in Tabata intervals. My legs were rubber and my lungs were on fire (like Obama's world empire but without killing anyone). You wouldn't think it would be that hard to do something for 20 seconds, 8 times but holy crap! You ever want to push yourself? I strongly suggest giving Tabatas a try with some full body moves. If you haven't tried it before, I think you'll be surprised.
I'm going to talk to my muscles and ask them to get stronger?
Good luck with that!
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