Academy Awards

Martin Scorsese finally got the Oscar he coveted. He certainly was worthy of several Oscars, so this was a kind of Lifetime Achievement award in disguise. The Departed is a good film, certainly not a very good film, nor is it even his top quality work, too long, a needless bloodbath ending. Besides, why do we need a remake of a film (a better one at that) that is only two years old?
The award to The Lives of Others, the German film, was outstanding, well-deserved and a pleasant surprise. Sometimes (rarely) the Academy gets it right. Of course, the highlight was the tribute to Maestro Ennio Morricone. Talk about someone being cheated out of an Oscar! This is film's greatest composer, hands down!
One final note: That stiff, Al Gore, got his Oscar (big surprise there). And Melissa Etheridge got one for that stupid song from that boring claptrap as well. Let me see, Hollywood gives an award to a lesbian singer from a left-wing film, what a shock!

U.S. Senate Resolution

Once again the Democrats in the senate are fashioning a resolution that would redefine the Constitution. The president, as commander-in-chief, has the authority to designate what the military mission is once the Congress authorizes military action. Now the senate wants to usurp that power and give themselves the authority to determine what the military can and can not do in the sphere of action. The sheer gall of this Democrat party is reprehensible. This country needs to wake up and restore power to those who know what to do with it. The nation is heading for dangerous times, if not already on the cusp.

Musings

I saw Charlie Rose's interview with David Mamet which only confirmed my belief that Mamet is America's best living author. His insights, humor and straight-forwardness are indeed refreshing. And it was good to hear someone tell the truth about Jimmy Carter, a disgraceful man. Bravo Mr. Mamet!

Iraq Debate

The House debate on the president's call for an increase in troops to secure Baghdad is further evidence of just how bankrupt the Congress has become. In order to declare their dissatisfaction with the president's policy, the Democrats and their "move on" Republican cronies are bloviating on how terrible this all is. At the same time, they want to make clear they do support the troops. Pardon me while I strap on my "bullshit-proof" boots to wade through this garbage. Imagine being a soldier stationed in Iraq. How comforting is it to know your representatives back home support you even though they think you are engaged in a worthless endeavor? Boy, wouldn't that make them feel loved and appreciated. The Democrats and their ilk are revolting!