The Feminist Misogyny

Mother's blood test reveals baby's sex

Blood drawn from expectant mothers could offer parents an earlier sneak peek at their baby's sex than methods currently used in the U.S., researchers said Tuesday.

Apparently, this newer test does offer a menu of limited benefits in aid to healthy pregnancies, but that's not the real issue behind it's potentially wider use. What is feared is the rise of gender selection abortions.

The part I relish is the feminists not knowing where to go with this, while their allies seem to those who are holding up it's introduction in this country and worldwide.

The basic feminist pro-abortion stance that all women should have free and easy access to abortion for any reason and at any time will certainly face it's limits should this test become more widespread, knowing that it will be unborn women who will mostly likely bear the brunt of it's results.
Imagine that. Feminism doing it's part to limit women's reproductive rights.

Dilemma:
If women can't be trusted with this choice then what is 'choice' all about?...
or...
How can one call herself a feminist while still allowing the means for the culling of unborn women?

Matters not to to me. I oppose abortion across the board. I also support new methods and tests and intelligence that will help bring forth healthier babies from safer pregnancies. This test is no threat to the values that I hold dear. Bring it on.

I doubt many feminists can say the same. It's called "Hypocrisy".

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It Will Bury Us

There's been some talk/chatter about reductions in military spending as being part of the deficit reduction plan. I know this chaps the hide on more than a few conservatives because there seems to be this emotional attachment to military spending woven into the right winger's DNA.

I know it because I am guilty as well. As a right-wing child of the Cold War, I grew up with the notion of the need for a strong defense. The thought being that we needed as much destructive shit out there as we could produce. The more the better. The best defense was a better offense that you hoped would never be needed.

Well, the world changes, and it certainly has changed since those good old days of the cold war, when we knew from where the threat was coming. It's a all different now. As Brian (esteemed House Of Shreds commenter) pointed out a few months ago, to paraphrase: when you leave cool shit laying around it doesn't take much excuse for The Man (in this case, Obama) to find a reason to use it (Libya) for questionable enterprises.

And conservatives need to realize that a limited government also means a less powerful government. This also means a less Offensive government. War costs money, and I can make the argument that 90% of our wars we had no business taking part in the first place.
So tell me again why we have all this offensive capability when our primary enemy lives in stone age comfort and drinks unpasteurized goat's milk?

Conservatives, relax. We can do without a few extra thousand tanks if we just mind our own damned business. Be conservative for real. That would include a more conservative approach to foreign intervention as well.
Haven't you noticed that every time we mount up and 'save' a bunch of third-world losers the deal also includes nation building and food drops. Oh, here's an idea... just think of foreign intervention as another form of food stamps and welfare for brown skinned people. There. Is that easier?

We can't afford to be doing these things anymore. So let's not, OK?

Fighting Cock

Rich amber red in color. Hints of vanilla, oak and leather in the nose. Nothing overpowering. Alcohol presence is minimally noticeable.

Smooth and thick vanilla on the tongue, rich and creamy, not complex. With an easy pleasing burn towards the back. It really needs an ice cube to open it up a little so the flavors bloom. With ice, it's earthier. You can taste the oak.
A smooth finish, on the dry side. Only a little vanilla-caramel lingers.

Overall, a pleasant drink. I imagine a sipper would be left wanting for a little more. I'm a three fingers type of drinker.
At 103 proof,Fighting Cock is carrying some pretty large spurs and is one of the stronger bourbons on the shelf. Not a bad dose for the money. About $16 and some change at BevMo.
And you will feel three fingers worth.

Ramadan Greetings From Anaheim.

On the left is Lahmaba Jin: a mix of ground beef, tomatoes and herbs.
On the right is something called Sphiha: ground meat, pomegranate juice, and pine nuts.

Fresh from a stone brick oven in Anaheim's Little Arabia district. You wish you had some.

The Devil's Double

It's been a long time since a film allowed me to forget that I was sitting in a theater watching a movie as thoroughly as this one did.
The Devil's Double tells the true story of Latif Yahia, a young Iraqi lieutenant forced into service as Uday Hussein's body double/decoy/bullet catcher. This journey into the life of Uday exposes Latif to a world of unimagined privilage, mindless opulance, and brutal cruelty leaving him searching for a way out.

Dominic Cooper plays the roles of Latif and Uday. This means that he is often on screen twice at the same time, usually talking to himself. No easy feat for any actor to pull off convincingly, having to inhabit two different personalities for the same project. If he hasn't earned some sort of academy acclaim (or whatever) then that would be an injustice. Kudos as well for the editing of the scenes. It's flawless and seamless.

Limited release, but as far as I know it's playing all the major cities. Hopefully, it will roll out for a wider audience soon cause to catch it on Netflix would be a dishonor. This is a big screen effort.

If you can, go see it. It's worth it.

Ready For Some Football

It looks like the Bears have made a couple of upgrades going into the new season, although the proof will have to show itself on the field over the next several weeks:

A very effective tight-end, Greg Olsen has been traded to Carolina for a 3rd round draft pick. Olsen was quite productive for us in the past, but doesn't much fit in the Mike Martz offense (that I am still not sold on). Martz like blocking tight-ends, not receiving ones. Olsen was always a Red Zone threat, probably our most reliable one. I'm sure the Panthers are a better team with this trade. The Bears I'm not sure of.

Finally, a potential #1 receiver joins the team: Roy Williams has arrived via Dallas. According to reports, this was a Martz pick. Williams had a good career under Martz in the past, but that was 5yrs ago. A lot can happen to a WR in 5yrs. Call me skeptical but hopeful. On the up side, his presence on the field should open up opportunities for Hester and Knox, making them more dangerous.

After 13yrs and 183 starts, the Olin Kreutz era came to end. That is one start shy of record holder Walter Peyton. Not enough can be said about Kreutz's contributions to the team on and off the field and in the locker room. This is not necessarily a good departure, but I fail to see the downside. Kreutz was passed his days as an elite Center. His main contribution at this point was knowledge, wisdom and moral. Personally, I'll miss watching him get after opposing players who dared to touch his Quarter-back, or delivered a hit to another Bear. He was the 'heart and soul' of the Offensive line... An Offensive line that hadn't managed to offend anybody the last two seasons except Jay Cutler. It was time to go.

Kreutz is being replaced at Center with free agent Chris Spencer from the Seahawks. Spencer is a little bit bigger and five years younger. I'd say we upgraded on this one. I'm still waiting for additional upgrades to the O-Line. I have a feeling they won't be coming. Maybe the addition of blocking Tight Ends is suppose to compensate for the weak O-Line? We'll see.

I remain positive that the Bears can make a real solid run this year and beat the Packers for the title again.