Burris is adamant about being transparent

I was watching the news on TV for a few minutes yesterday, and I saw part of a press conference with Senator Roland Burris of Illinois (D), where he was answering questions about his controversial appointment to fill Obama’s vacant Senate seat.  He was appointed by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who is in some deep trouble right now.  Burris has repeatedly said he’s innocent and he’s been transparent, but it’s not looking too good for him, either.   We’ll find out when the taped phone calls are released.

Anyway, I found this video online so you can laugh at it, too.  I wouldn’t ask you to watch it all, so here’s what to skip forward to.  At certain times, Burris has a friend / lawyer / bodyguard / somebody answering questions for him.  Around 10:42 in the video, his friend is explaining how they’ve been “transparent”, and Burris keeps repeating that word after him.  To me, it was funny, because it looks like he’s trying way too hard.   Reminds me of a Shakespeare line, “Me thinkest thou protests too much.”

Also in the video, at around 11:20, his friend says, “We cannot speak to that.”  A reporter asks, “Why not?”  And the guy responds with, “Because I said we can’t!”  I was surprised by that.   When you’re a parent telling your children what they can’t do, you might be able to get away with that line.  But facing a group of professional reporters, that line just doesn’t work the same way.

Here’s the link to the video: Burris defends remarks to committee.

While searching for this, I also found when Roland Burris had said this a while back: “We are hoping and praying that they will not be able to deny what the Lord has ordained.”  Someone should tell him if the Lord ordains something to happen, it will happen.  But he should be careful that he’s not just saying that.  God doesn’t like it when folks falsely speak on His behalf…

new web game – Monkey Kick-Off

I’ve had requests for a new web game here, one that’s simple to play yet that we can all compete on.  So here’s a new game.  It’s really simple — all you have to do is press a key or click the left mouse button, and the monkey kicks the ball.  That’s it!  BTW, the background changes every 1000 points, and the ending sound effect is also different.  Just something to notice as you get better at it.

Monkey Kick Off

Now what kind of host would I be if I didn’t give you a high score to shoot for?  Here’s my best so far: 4653.

If that seems unattainable to you, I also created a lowest score: 36.  🙂

caption contest, man with holograms at old computers

I’m not one to get stuck on tradition, but having a new caption contest every Monday seems like a good plan.  So here goes.

Explain what’s going on in this picture.  Remember, any type of humor is appreciated (as long as it’s clean).  You can make puns, one-liners, jokes, irony, satire, tie-ins with current news, or science-fiction.  You can even create a short story that ties in with this picture.   (Just remember that a picture is worth only a thousands words — no more.)  🙂  Basically, what I’m saying is, take the box walls down and let your thoughts roam, to see what you can come up with.

man with holographic images of himself at old computers

You can click on the picture to bring up a larger version.

(To see the other caption contests, click on the “Say What?” category in the sidebar.)

the McRib

The other day I was discussing McDonald’s McRib sandwich with someone, and the comment was made that their ribs don’t have any bones.  That must mean they’re using premium, specialty ribs, right?  I mean, surely they wouldn’t sell us a rib sandwich that is made from some fake rib meat.  Right?