The Year in Review

The tenuous life of the Prez has taken a few twists and turns in recent weeks. As he continues to be tempted by the existence of the Powerball Lottery and the Travel Channel, along with the bizarre escapist mindset it creates, it is time for the May version of the The Best of 2007.

As in the past, these are the opinions of just one man…albeit a particular tough talkin’, intellectually stimulated, piece of man meat.

Best Rock Duo of the Year
Local H
No other duo really matters…..really…Anyone else is just an imitator…even that group from D-Town….with that virtuoso guitarist and shitty drummer….yeah that one.

Best Album of the Year
1.The Nightwatchman-One Man Revolution……pure genius.
2.Nine Inch Nails-Year Zero…..Rezner in all his pessimistic glory. Like all of the past albums, A crazy combination of Thom Yorke’s solo stuff and Metallica’s energy.
3.John Mellencamp-Freedom’s Road….Did you know, this is Ouuurrrrrrr Counnnntryyyy
4.Arcade Fire-Neon Bible……..For everyone’s inner indie rock vagina monologue.

Waiting on Radiohead, Metallica, GnR, Dr.Dre, Velvet Revolver….making the list above practically useless. Sorry.

Best Film
1.The 300-You know I loved the trailers, and the film lived up the intensity of the hype. No clip needed. You have seen them all.
2.Blades of Glory-The second in the Will Ferrall sports trilogy was good. Better then the first.
3.The Grindhouse- Tarentino and Rodriguez…enough said.

Best Politician
1.Ron Paul-The Republican X factor?
2.Hillary Clinton-Kicking Ass and taking names, and unifying Republicans everywhere...
3.Obama-has gained one name status. Now he needs an issue...
4.Mitt Romney-The old man parties flip-flopper. But what about that Smile!
5. Chris Dodd- Won the 1st democratic debate in many people’s eyes, but has the most ground to make up..

Worst Fantasy Baseball picks so far
1.Chris Carpenter-Ouch!
2.Mark Texeria- Mr.Tex should have been called Mr.Juice.
3.BJ Ryan-Ouch!
4.Dice K and Ervin Santana-Don’t believe the hype?
5.Jason Giambi-Because cheaters should never be cheered. Has anyone been more forgotten in the Steroids Scandal then the Giambino? I blame the media and it’s NY bias. Then we wonder how ESPN can do reports on people thinking the Anti-Berry Bonds crowd is racist.


Best News of the Year
1.Randy Moss traded to New England-It makes me smile every time I think about it.
2.Rage Against the Machine Reunites-An electric performance at Coachella '07. Its time for more! Those guys are the Mick and Keith of progressive musical activism.
3.Mavericks Lose! Mavericks Lose!- The longer Stephen Jackson's season is extended the greater the chances of a "Stephen Jackson Moment"

Remember kids…This land is your land

Does Anyone Remember Laughter?

As is his tendency when he is up late grading, The Prez's mind wanders. Tonight he has decided to take a famous song and literally interpret it's lyrics to fit some of his opinions on the news of the day. Why not go with the greatest song ever composed....


There's a lady who's sure,
All that glitters is gold

This is Doc Rivers. Mr. Optimistic. He is overseeing the worst Celtics team in the history of the franchise, but he believes karma is aligning to allow him a shot at Oden or Durant. If we end up with the #3 pick in the draft I am going to vomit. Somehow, Doc will still be able be optimistic, or he will leave.

There's a sign on the wall,
But she wants to be sure

This is Teddy Bruschi. He has lost two steps in the past 18 months. IF he retires now he is a legend in New England forever and will probably end up in the Hall of Fame. If he ends hanging on one a season or two more, the Hall of Fame may allude him.

There's a songbird who sings,
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.
Ooh, it makes me wonder,

This is Jane Fonda. Didn’t she have to apologize for hanging out with and rooting on the VietCong? This lady is like a cancer to the anti-war movement. You know what? …She is the Terrell Owens of the anti-war movement. Jane Fonda and T.O. in the same sentence...Ugh I just puked…..

In my thoughts I have seen,
Rings of smoke through the trees,

This is the firefighters, the most blue collar workers in America. I am going through “Rescue Me” withdrawal big time...


And it's whispered that soon,
If we all call the tune,
Then the piper will lead us to reason.

Now I have always thought this a call for revolution, and that I was the Piper. But I am also an egomaniac. However, I am increasingly thinking that these are actually better reflective of the ideas exhibited in people directing the religious Terrorist Organizations all over the globe. I have been surfing the web allot late into the evening (Looking for Morpheus…) and have come across stuff that just makes me sad. I wish I could boil Extremism down to a mental illness, but I can’t. It plays into the deepest of our animal instinct, and it will destroy all that we know and love before this is over.

Yes, there are two paths you can go by,
But in the long run,
There's still time to change the road you're on.

To every educator in America. We are playing for the Kansas City Royals and being told to win the World Series this year. The contradictions that exist between federal/legal mandates and practical application in our decaying schools across this country may already be enough to force me to go forth with Operation Dewey Decimal.

Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow,
And did you know,
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind.

To the President of Iran and the clear forcast for the return of brinksmanship Neo Con Stizzyle (Which is like regular brinksmanship, but with an actual complete desire to start a war and drop the an H-bomb while they are still in power). We have Switchgrass and Coal. Get ready for America to unleash hell Thermonuclear style on you.

And if you listen very hard,
The tune will come to you at last.
When all are one and one is all To be a rock and not to roll.

The reason we all can still be optimistic with life right now. The DH is still the greatest rule adaptation to ever happen in professional sports, and the Boston Red Sox have a DH named David Ortiz who is an absolute monster.

Strength and Honor Comrades….