Freedom of Speech?

  Freedom of speech is supposed to be one of our rights stated in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution. Yet everyday it seems we hear about someone getting fired or punished for their talk on radio, TV, twitter, and other media outlets. I believe in freedom of speech, but I do also believe people need to be prepared for the backlash of their words. I do not think it should get people fired though. For the most part. Case in point, this week Juan Williams stated on the O'Reilly Factor that Muslims make him nervous in airports. The man was just stating his personal view. and it was not even on his NPR show, yet NPR fired him for his remarks on ANOTHER whole show. Pretty dumb to me. I happen to agree with Juan on this topic and anyone who doesn't may need to get their head examined or get the hell out of your liberal fantasy land. It is a fact that Muslim terrorists attacked us on 9/11. Therefore, yeah I think people have the right to say they are scared of them. I am not saying that EVERY Muslim is a terrorist, but every terrorist is a Muslim. It is truly sad how people turn a blind eye to the truth and just go firing people for stating it. This also reminds me of " The View'' episode last week where,ironically, Bill O'Reilly was the guest in the hot seat. He stated that Muslims attacked us on 9/11........and Whoopi and Joy left the set. What ignorant women. They do not even deserve a show. Their show is the laughing stock of the TV world anyway. They cannot even face facts.. they run from them in fear they may offend some Muslims. Big Effing Whoop! They deserve to be offended. They attacked our US soil and they do not regret it. They deserve much more than just a little offense.

 My point is, freedom of speech seems to be a dying right, as sad as that is. and it sucks that the people who tell the truth and state facts get the boot for it. It has happened many times in the past, and this will not be the last time it does. But hopefully some people will wake up and smell the coffee..or at least the terrorism..

this weekend

  Yesterday was a good day. Here in Birmingham, the Southern Women's show was taking place. It is an annual event that takes place for one weekend with many vendors from around the city and celebrity guests and fashion shows. My mom and I attended yesterday because we heard Giuliana Rancic would be there. If you do not know who she is, she is the co-host of E! News with Ryan Seacrest, the red carpet queen of interviews, and has her own show with her husband Bill Rancic, Giuliana and Bill.
  She gave a really great speech at this event. She talked about how she came to America from Italy when she was young and learned English all on her own and worked in a mail room and many other jobs before becoming the star she is today. Most celebrities seem very fake and cocky, but Giuliana was so down to earth and genuine. It was very refreshing to see that from her.
   After her speech, she stayed around for about 3 hours signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. She did not let one fan go unnoticed. I got to get my book by her signed and a picture with her. She was real sweet in the short time we talked. She asked me first if I was married, because her book is about marriage. I told her no and she asked what I did. I told her I am 22 years old and that I attend college majoring in Computer Science. She told me good luck in all I do and she also let me know she spotted me int he audience of her speech and that I stood out to her.
    Tonight I watched her show,  Giuliana and Bill for the first time. It was very good and very moving. They have always had fertility problems and she was undergoing IVF treatments in thie episode to try and get pregnant. It was revealed in the news last week or so, that she expeirience a misscarriage recently. In the show tonight, being filmed a while ago, it was sad to watch knowing that even though the IVF worked and she did get pregnant, that soon she would lose the baby they worked so hard for. I really hope that she does get pregnant again and it is a success. She and Bill deserve that.

Dont Stop Believing

   Well, It happened. Today , the 19 game winning streak was no more. Alabama was upset by # 19 ranked South Carolina. People all over Alabama cried,  cussed,  drank, but people also knew deep down theres still a chance.. and Bama is not going to lay down and give up this season after one loss.
   First half , this game looked very reminiscent of the game 2 weeks ago played against Arkansas by Alabama where we were down 21-3 and came back in the 2nd half to win it. Today, we came out after halftime looking better, but even with a few luck and good plays, Bama lost. South Carolina played well. No denying it. I do believe we will be meeting them again on December 4th in ATL for the SEC championship game. Either them or LSU. SC seems stronger.
     Some may say Alabama's hopes of another national title are history. But that is not the case just yet. If i recall, in 2008, Florida, a once beaten team that season, went on to the national championship. One loss teams in the SEC can and have gone on to win the national title many times before. So I have hope and I still believe in Alabama no matter what. Seen the good time and the bad times for the past 22 years of my life and never strayed.. Roll tide til the day I die :)

Sweet home Alabama...Roll tide roll

Hey all.

  Its Thursday!! Almost time for another great weekend of college football. This week holds some big games in store for us. Alabama vs South Carolina, Georgia vs Tennessee, LSU vs Florida, Auburn vs Kentucky, FL State vs Miami, Michigan, vs Michigan State, and more. This week is another road test for # 1 ranked Alabama. South Carolina is ranked # 19, but they have shown strength and much improvement this year as opposed to years before. Spurrier seems to finally have built a good team and they are eager to prove that to the nation. Alabama is looking to hold onto their national title and regain the title this year. We have done it before, and I believe its very possible for us to do it again. We do have one of the hardest schedules in college football and that is one of the reasons I believe teams like Boises State and Oregon and TCU will not surpass our # 1 ranking. There is some talk this week about how every opponent Alabama faces from here on out will have has a "bye" week the week before playing us. Nick Saban tried to fix this schedule anomaly, but nothing could be done. He has stated that he is not too worried about those teams with a Bye week because it has not been proven that a Bye week equals a WIN .

Nick Saban stated this at a recent press conference,

"We did research on the last five years of all other 11 teams in the SEC and how they did when they had a bye week, and their record is 29-29. I’m not saying I’m right and you’re wrong, but the statistics kind of prove that it’s not an advantage..."

This week will definately separate some teams from the pack and prove once again who deserved those top spots in the coveted Top 25 poll.

My winner predicition for October 9, 2010:

AL vs SC = AL
AU vs Kentucky=AU (i wish not, but Kentucky isnt too great)
Mich vs Mich State=Michigan
TN vs GA= TN
LSU vs FL=FL

Young Conservatives

http://www.amac.us/a-new-generation-of-conservatives/

I am quoted in this great column by Jedediah Bila who is a frequent guest on Fox News Redeye and Hannity. She also is a conservative columnist for Human Events. Enjoy!

"One of the penalties of not participating in politics is that you will be governed by your inferiors."-

Plato

40,000 men and women everyday

  In light of recent gay suicides, it makes me wonder how come they are getting so publicized by the media and celebs. I mean, everyday many people commit suicide, gay, straight, bi, you name it. But you rarely hear about the straight people in the news. I understand the reasoning behind it and I am not happy that gays have been pushed to suicide but I don't think it is right to give them SO much attention when straight people die every day too. Where was the media when my high school friends committed suicide. are the gays better than them and deserve more attention? No way. It just doesn't seem fair to me. Perez Hilton and many celebs are creating campaigns and movements against gay suicide. Correct me if I am wrong, but where are these celebs when many soldiers at Ft. Hood committed suicide recently?? They were American heroes and they did not hardly even make the news. Pretty sickening if you ask me.
  Overall, anyone committing suicide is a tragedy and it is wrong. It breaks my heart that anyone could take their own life. It always gets better, for everyone, no matter your beliefs, sexual orientation, or race.

"And if you disagree with me , then you sir, are worse than Hitler"- the epic Greg Gutfeld