Time out, world.
From the Mott family to yours, Happy Holidays!
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New year!
Enjoy!
Listen to The Motts (Paul and Carol) weekdays… 11 til noon at…http://www.themotts.ca
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Time out, world. From the Mott family to yours, Happy Holidays! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New year! Enjoy!
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‘Twas almost the New Year and thanks to the ice…the driving was tricky, not very nice. Cars slipping and sliding, some out of control…the unlucky, like us, maybe kissing a pole!’ For those who have driven for any length of time in the Great White North, it’s likely, at some point, you’ve experienced that feeling [...]
Iranian Boss Boneheads Ban Bart!
First, it was Barbie. Now, Iran’s mildew-minded Mullahs, are going after… The Simpsons!
In their futile effort to stem “western intoxication”, the Republic’s top dogs (oops, my bad) have ordered the morality hounds (doh!) to sniff out any likeness of the Springfield clan… “Diese Bart Simpson puppe ist Verboten!” (Please employ Farsi accent)
According to one, Mohammad Hossein Farjoo, Secretary for Policy-making at the Institute for the Intellectual (gasp) Development of Children and Young Adults (phew!), The Simpsons, like Barbie, are corroding the morals of Iranian youts.
However, Herr Farjoo, who oversees what Iranian rug rats can play with, does give a nod of approval to some American action figures… like Superman and Spiderman. The Farj points out, that unlike The Simpsons, who are a self-centered, irreligious bunch, The Man of Steel and Spidey battle for the oppressed!
Hello?
Obviously, the Wacko-tollah and his gang of religious, Nazi-like numbnuts, are unfamiliar with the meaning of “oppressed”.
OBVIOUSLY, they fail to realize, that if Superman were real, if he in fact did exist… THEY WOULDN’T! He’d punt their tight tuckuses (tucki?) to infinity and beyond!
He’s not faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, or able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but Bart Simpson packs a punch. Just the thought, of his defiant, cheeky comeback gaining a foothold, scares the Hell out of Tehran.
“EAT… MY… SHORTS!”
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Off Track Sport Trac Tangles with Pole! Or, “Sorry Dad, I Bent The Truck!”
‘Twas almost the New Year and thanks to the ice…the driving was tricky, not very nice.
Cars slipping and sliding, some out of control…the unlucky, like us, maybe kissing a pole!’
For those who have driven for any length of time in the Great White North, it’s likely, at some point, you’ve experienced that feeling of total helplessness. No matter the caution taken, the experience or training, the elements will have their way. It’s a heart pounding journey of split-seconds… the outcome in the hands of the gods.
Returning home from supper Friday night, our son, the designated driver, was tossed a curve by Mother Nature… a flash freeze!
We started to slide! It was heart in the throat, hang on tight time!
As I fought the urge to bark out advice, I observed his reaction… no panic, it was text book. But, unfortunately, it was futile.
When I close my eyes, I can still see it… that menacing black column that appeared to be rushing our truck like a racing locomotive. There was no avoiding it. The point of impact would be the driver’s side… our son would take a direct hit!
I’ll never forget that bone-chilling THUD… the explosion of air-bags. The smoke-filled cab and the crunching sound of the hydro pole as it glanced off the roof and landed on the hood.
And I’ll never forget how it seemed like an eternity before I heard the voices of my wife and son assuring me they were fine.
While the driver’s side had been crumpled like discarded paper in a wastebasket, our son, momentarily trapped, managed to escape with minor cuts and bruises. Carol and I were likewise fortunate.
Those who have seen the damage just shake their heads. Depending on their beliefs, either Lady Luck had smiled upon us… or Devine intervention had allowed us to walk away. I’m not sure who, or what to credit, but I do know I couldn’t be more grateful.
And a special thanks to those who responded. Police, the CAA, and the number of concerned passersby who offered assistance… we truly appreciate it.
To them, and all of you (including the idiot who ignored the flashing lights and went into a skid, necessitating a ditch dive!)… A very Happy, and SAFE New Year!
P.S. Ford tough? Damn right!
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Merry Christmas!
Time out, world.
From the Mott family to yours, Happy Holidays!
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New year!
Enjoy!
Listen to The Motts (Paul and Carol) weekdays… 11 til noon at…http://www.themotts.ca
EX-MAS! P.S.,B.S.!
For those who like to wail about the war on Christmas, here’s something else to get you hoppin’.
An Ottawa area school, Cambridge P.S. in Embrun, has pulled the plug on its’ annual Christmas concert. Replacing the annual, festive event, will be a “holiday-themed craft night” and a “nondenominational concert”, sometime in February.
The reason’s a familiar one. A small number of the students aren’t of the faith, so when the other kids are rehearsing for the concert, they’re forced to sit out, occasionally biding their time in the principal’s office.
While exposing kids of other faiths to Christianity may be risky, (it can spread faster than an air-born contagion) can’t we lessen the threat of contamination and avoid their exclusion?
Could the little non-believers just warble secular numbers, like Frosty the Snowman or Jingle Bells … from across the stage… not getting too close to the Christian kiddies and their Joy to the World? Maybe earplugs and blindfolds for the overly cautious? Would uptight parents and politically correct educators be willing to chance it!?
Obviously (there’s always those who don’t get it) I’m being facetious. And obviously, like many of you, I’ve had it up to here (hand at neck) with this nonsense!
A number of years back, at our kids’ school in Oakville, ALL took part in the Christmas concert, INCLUDING those kids of other beliefs, who shared songs of their faith and culture. The children loved it, the parents loved it… it was not only fun, but educational! And ain’t that what school should be all about?
Now, for the odd bigoted, tolerance deficient parent, who might balk at this accommodation, here’s what YOU can do. Think PRIVATE school for your little darlin’.
To all, a Merry Christmas… or a very Happy, WHATEVER!
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Mayor Makes Pitch To Legalize Pot!
Out in B.C this past week, some big guns sounded off, in support of the legalization of pot.
In a letter to all of British Columbia’s MP’s, MLA’s, mayors and Councillors, four former Vancouver mayors stated, that “Marijuana prohibition is – without question – a failed policy”
In support of ‘Stop the Violence B. C.’, (a coalition of academics, legal experts and health professionals) the letter got a thumbs up from current Mayor, Gregor Robertson. It highlighted the connections between pot and organized and crime, and challenged all elected officials to join the discussion on the “ineffectiveness and harms of cannabis prohibition.”
According to coalition member, retired RCMP Chief Superintendent, Vince Cain, “Legally regulating marijuana in B.C. would eliminate a primary source of revenue for these criminal groups, reduce gang violence and generate tax revenue.”
While many, over the years, have acknowledged the fact that the war on drugs has been a dismal failure, costing billions of dollars and countless lives, our Prime Minister isn’t one of them.
In response to the Mayor’s call for legalization, the PM said, “That will not happen under our government. We’re strongly opposed to the legalization of drugs, and obviously we’re very concerned about the spread of drugs in the country and the damage we’re doing to our kids.”
Kids joining gangs and killing over drug turf isn’t damaging? Cartels stuffing their coffers and growing ever stronger isn’t damaging?
At some point, they’ll see the light on Parliament Hill. But until they do, it’s all good for the bad guys!
I’m sure the card’s in the mail.
A thank-you note… “from south of the border… down Mexico way.”
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Pakistan Pulls Plug On “Profane” Texting!
It may still be OK to fart in Pakistan, but texting a friend about the experience, is now a no-no!
The less offensive ‘F’ word is just one, of about 15-hundred English and Urdu words, banned by the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority… and cellphone companies have been told to block all text messages containing the ‘obscenities’!
Besides the obvious cusses, including THE ‘F’ word, the list contains a multitude of words deemed inappropriate, such as “gay”, “tongue’, “homosexual”, “intercourse”, “condom” and “hole”. And, oh yes… “Jesus Christ.” Surprised?
While Pakistan’s constitution guarantees freedom of expression, the PTA says free speech can be restricted… “in the interest of the glory of Islam!”
What a load of idiotic, ideological nonsense! Oops, sorry! Can’t say that, either!
Is this yet another, obvious ‘heads up’? No question.
As we battle twisted, religious zealots to bring rights and freedom to Afghanistan, ain’t it good to know that our “trusted ally” shares our values and has our back?
Not!
Despite all the diplomatic ‘nice’ talk from Washington, Ottawa and NATO, the fact is, we have one eye on the Taliban… the other on PakiBAN!
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Iran’s Pursuit of Nukes May Draw Fire!
If Iran’s leadership truly believes it can defy the world and pursue its’ plans to build nuclear weapons, and avoid a military conflict…its’ collective ‘nuttiness’ is greater than suspected!
For the first time ever, the United Nation’s International Atomic Energy Agency says, it now suspects that Iran IS conducting secret experiments, specific to the production of nuclear arms.
Not surprisingly, the Iranians deny it, saying the IAEA report just “repeats the past claims by the U.S. and the Zionist regime (Israel)”.
But, if the proof is there, and the Iranians can’t be convinced to drop their pursuit of nuclear weapons… there’s gonna be some shootin’! It may be messy, but nothing compared to the fallout, should Iran’s mad Mullahs get their mitts on nukes.
Middle-East expert Walid Phares, says further isolating Iran, slapping on more sanctions, might force it to back off, but only with a push from its’ people. (Check out our podcast of Nov. 11th… http://www.themotts.ca/listen.php ) He says our best hope of avoiding war is an Iranian ‘Arab Spring’, a deprived, disgruntled population, overthrowing the government.
While we in the west might be willing to give tougher sanctions a shot, and hope for a revolution, the Israelis won’t be as patient, they can’t run the risk.
A nuclear armed Iran would be a nightmare, affording the ‘wacko-tollahs’ a means to achieve their dream…the destruction of Israel.
Mr. Ahmadinejad… HEADS UP!
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“…Can’t Handle The Truth!”
While the truth may set you free, it could come at a price. Like, cost you your job!
Major-General Pete Fuller, who was second in command of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, got the axe Friday, for having the courage to call a spade, a spade.
During a recent interview with the website Politico, he dared to speak aloud, the TRUTH, about the Afghan leadership.
He referred to them as being “erratic”, “ungrateful”, and “isolated from reality”.
When asked about President Hamid Karzai’s revelation, that should the U.S. and Pakistan ever go to war with one another, Afghanistan would side with Pakistan, the General said, “Why don’t you just poke me in the eye with a needle! You’ve got to be kidding me. I’m sorry, we just gave you $11.6-billion and now you’re telling me, I don’t really care?”
He said the Afghans make unreasonable demands with no comprehension of the economic mess the States is in, or of the “sacrifices that America is making to provide for their security.”
After sacking Fuller, General John Allen, America’s top dog in Afghanistan, said Fuller’s “unfortunate comments” don’t reflect the solid U.S relationship with the Afghan government…. “The Afghan people are an honourable people, and comments such as these will not keep us from accomplishing our most critical and shared mission… bringing about a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.”
Please feel free to burst out laughing!
Obviously, General Allen, a good, obedient soldier, was spouting the party (Pentagon) line. I’m sure, like most, he sees Hamid Karzai for what he really is… an opportunistic, back-stabbing, self-serving weasel!
Playing both sides of the court, the Afghan leader has but one goal… to ensure, that no matter who wins… HE doesn’t lose!
General Fuller, many thanks for your service, Sir… and your honesty.
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Mayor Miffed With 22-Minutes!
When the gang of CBC’s ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ showed up in the driveway of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford last Monday, no-one could have predicted the nonsense to follow.
Refusing to play ball with the comedy crew in one of their ‘ambush the politician’ bits, an irritated Ford stormed back into his house… and called the cops!
As the minutes (at least 10) passed like hours, and with Fort Ford still under siege by the lefty comics, the city’s fearless leader made another appeal for reinforcements.
However, this time, according to CBC sources, he “turned on the (911) dispatcher, yelling: “You … bitches! Don’t you f…ing know? I’m Rob f…ing Ford, the Mayor of this city!
For the talk show crowd it was mana from heaven (guilty)… and a week of silly was off and running!
Did the Mayor really use the ‘F’ word and the ‘B’ word? Did he truly believe he was under “attack”… his little girl “traumatized”?
Was ’22 Minutes’ out of line, ambushing the Mayor at his home… and were those CBC “sources” reliable?
Eventually, the Mayor did confess to using the ‘F’ word, but not in the context quoted, and apologized for it… but he denied using the ‘B’ word.
As far as is known, no-one outside the cop shop has actually heard the 911 calls, but Chief Bill Blair says he has, and according to him, the Mayor did NOT use the ‘B’ word. However, the CBC ain’t buyin’ it, sticking with its’ “multiple, credible, well-placed” sources.
So, who’s telling the truth? If the Mayor is lying, would the Chief be stupid enough to cover for him? Does the CBC really have the straight poop?
Unless the tapes of the calls are made public, which apparently the Mayor can arrange, we may never know.
Personally, I think the whole thing is ridiculous! While 22-Minutes may have been out of line pulling this stunt at the Mayors’ home, and should consider an apology, His Worship overreacted… BIG TIME!
Mr. Ford, release those tapes and prove the CBC wrong!
It is wrong, right?
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Gaddafi’s Gone…Let It Go!
So, the new Libyan leadership, caving in to calls from abroad, (the U.N., Amnesty International, etc.) will investigate the death of their recently departed dictator, one Moammar Gaddafi.
Video evidence shows, though bloodied by his overzealous, rebel captors, the Colonel, when caught, was alive and kickin’. And then he wasn’t… taken out by a bullet to the head.
There are also reports he took one in the neck, and five in the back. Guess you can’t be too sure.
Apparently, at least a couple of rebels have identified the shooter… and the young man has bragged about it!
Will charges be laid? Will he who slew the monster be prosecuted?
Highly unlikely.
I strongly suspect that the world community will deem the outcome of this probe to be unsatisfactory, and demand the matter be dealt with by an international body. Would the Libyans agree?
Again, highly unlikely.
While we believe that all men, including despicable characters like Moammar Gaddafi, deserve due process, their day in court, maybe in this case we can exercise a little empathy… cut them some slack, and turn a blind eye.
Who knows, after 40-years of terror under a brutal ruler… any one of us might pull the trigger.
Let libya move on.
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