Greed And Duplicity

I had heard rumors about this. And wasn't surprised.

IU may lease parking spaces in Indy, Bloomington

What I'd like to get through to members of the University community is that the University Administration is essentially looking for a company that will be a proxy to get half a billion dollars out of the already over-charged students and under-compensated faculty and staff. The University will get the money up front from the company and then that company that has "leased" our parking will then have leave to get back the money they "paid" to the university through parking fees, fines, service charges, etc. And of course they get to make a nice profit as well.

Just When You Think They've Run Out Of Stupid

Like a fool, I decided to read the details and comments to:

What’s The Best Way For A Cashier To Handle Problem Child With Complaining Mom?

My only consolation is that when King Shermlock the Extreme's reign begins, these sorts of people will forcefully recruited into building my memorial pyramid that will be three-times higher than Cheop's. But I'm not concerned as there's more than enough fucktards out there to pull the blocks.

Addendum:

And I've no problem with using the little ones, too. They're learn some discipline.

Kiss-Off

There's supposed to be some sort of counter-protest "Kiss-In" at Chick-Fil-A today.

An office buddy and I are going and we're gonna stand around. When asked what we're there for, we're going to say, "We're here to watch the hot lesbian babes kiss!"

You think that'd upset anyone?

Today's Hit of Hypocrisy

The Campus Center at IUPUI has a Chick-fil-A. Every once in a while this happens:

IUPUI students start petition to expel Chick-fil-A from campus

Normally a few days pass and hunger defeats outrage. I do enjoy this meme that points out the hypocrisy.

Today's Canine Antics

A good Manhattan requires a pickled mushroom as garnish. Cherries are for girly men. I pickle my own by putting white vinegar and pickling spices in a Ball jar and drop in canned mushrooms. As I was pickling my mushrooms today, one got away. Gumdrop the Goof (the one parti-colored Cocker Spaniel we have)snagged it and rather than bolting it down, savored it in front of the other three Cocker Spaniels (Pumpkin, Pie, and the visiting Tori.) I suspect canned mushrooms are the only thing this dog will not quickly swallow. Interesting.

If you can't say anything good. . .

Yesterday Roberta X offered up a complement to our President for his having the decency for refusing to name the killer of the people in the Augusta, CO movie theatre, thus denying him even more fame. I found it difficult to offer up a "me, too" in the addended comments, being compelled by my inner cynicism to think the worse of Barry. I suppose, in hindsight, that I should say something good about the President. Here it is: He almost makes me miss Bill Clinton.

Seriously, I've gotten to the point where I cannot find anything at all good to say about Barry. I'm to the point where I cannot watch or listen to any of his or his wife's speeches. I will turn the channel if his face appears on my television. One might say, "Well, now you understand how some people felt about George W." Yeah, but they were wrong. My hatred of Barry is right and honorable.

Peace Officers?

No. They're at best "law enforcement officers" who serve to confiscate money from citizens to fill the coffers of local and state government. And, of course, maintain their authority through thuggery, bullying, and general violence.

h/t Advance Indiana