Tiger by his Tail…

9..10…11 women who eagerly joined Tiger Woods in sexual trysts despite the fact he was married.  But, if the vow means nothing to him, why should it mean anything to anyone else?

The hard truth is that the public was offered a bill of goods that was nothing but lies.  Oddly enough, one man was never fooled…just never really embraced because the media wanted to tell a different story.  But, here was Tiger back in 1997 “The Man. Amen.”

The list goes on and on though.  Michael Jordan, Shawn Kemp, Kobe…Tiger Woods…athletes that know no bounds when it comes to infidelity.  Men with power, money and the ability to make many people very rich.  What woman would say “No” to them?

Many people knew Tiger very early on.  The stories, the jokes, his desire to “chase tail”.  Can Elin honestly say she didn’t know what she was getting into?  Not to let Tiger off the hook.  He is the most despicable of men.  Trading in the love and trust of his wife for the company of adultresses!  No, he gets no pass here.

In the end, everything unravels.  Tiger has unraveled.  God help us all.

The Rifqa Bary Saga…

For those of you praying for and keeping up with the story of Rifqa Bary, the Christian convert from Islam who fled to Florida to escape a hostile family environment, the story still isn’t over. 

Rifqa Bary in Solitary Confinement

Sportsman of the Year…

Hey, you guys remember when A-Rod, coming off of hip surgery, almost single handedly put the Yankees on his back and helped them to win the team’s 27th World Series championship and Derek Jeter won the Sportsman of the Year award?

Yeah, that was awesome.

Jeter Named SI Sportsman of Year

It has to be said…

I have lost all faith in the Cleveland Browns organization.  I have been so upset by this team’s inability to compete that I can’t even play with these guys on Madden 10.  I am ready to throw in the towel.  I can only suggest the following before the people of Cleveland demand the NFL to move this team to L.A.

1) Whatever it takes; hire Mike Holmgren

2) Whatever it takes; fire Eric Mangini

3) Bring in a young coach with a desire to win and the ability to leave a lasting legacy.

4) Do what it takes in the draft and free agency to become a running team. 

5) Switch back to the 4-3 defense.  Upgrade the pass rush and secondary.   

6) Get rid of the Brown pants.

Censoring Debate…

I am not one who would condone offending a person or group intentionally, but in the realm of ideas and debate, it is important to never ever allow censorship to become common place.  That is why the events at Columbia and Princeton University are so troubling.  These bastions of academic tradition who have educated some of our country’s finest leaders have buckled to the growing influence of Islam.

I bring this to your attention because before long, if we continue down this road, articles like this may not be allowed to be written.

Free Speech Silenced at Columbia and Princeton

The Television Graveyard…

I could not agree with this article more. 

The Television Graveyard

My favorites:

Angel /T:SCC/Birds of Prey/Tru Calling/Firefly

The formal Letters…

Leave your message at the sound of the beep…

fL: Allen Iverson and the Memphis Grizzles are parting ways. Any hope that A.I. will join King James and help the Cavs win an NBA title? – Marlon S., Springfield, NJ.

JP: I think Iverson is “The Answer” to a question that has become irrelevant. On the other hand, if he could accept a sixth man role, he could give the Cavs second unit the scoring threat it so desperately needs. Here’s to a deal I hope the Cavs make.

fL: J Paul, “New Moon” hits theatres on the 20th. Are you in? – Mary D., Greensboro, NC.

JP: No doubt. Actually I am hoping for a double feature that includes Ninja Assasin as well. It would be a long night, but nothing would be better than a night of ninja’s and vampires! Speaking of vampires, I want to lock Angel, Edward, Stefan and Dominic in a room and give each of them a sword. Then see who can make it out alive! My money is on the vampire with a soul.

fL: I have been keeping up with your tweets and you seem very high on a Grey’s Anatomy reboot. What has spurred this on? – Katie, L., Greensboro, NC.

JP: Listen, Grey’s has some key storylines and characters that just need a bit of tweaking. The show is really on a natural collision course for the rise of Dr. Shepherd to Chief. With George dead and Izzie in limbo it’s time to cut ties with that whole “class” of residents. Keep Yang around b/c she is compelling, but Alex is a waste while Meredith has aged poorly and the show has thrived with her on “bed rest”. Let Lexi carry the Grey mantle, cut the Chief loose and let’s get some fresh storytelling up in this place.

Michelle Kwan…

It is no secret that I love Michelle Kwan.  Much like my man crush on Tom Brady and my infatuation with Jalen Rose, “The Rose That Grew From Concrete”; Michelle Kwan holds a special place in my heart.

Where you find beauty you should appreciate it.  She is an artist.  She is Michelle Kwan. 

Congratulations Hootie!

Congratulations Darius Rucker on becoming the oldest winner of the CMA award. 

He’ll Always Be Hootie to Me

Knowing Islam…

I think, regardless of your faith background, it is high time that people in the US take a hard look at the politics, law and religion of Islam.  This article is a good place to start.

Resolving the Cognitive Dissonance of Islam:

A few things it highlights from the Koran:

“O you who believe! fight those of the unbelievers who are near to you and let them find in you hardness; and know that Allah is with those who guard (against evil). (Koran, 9:123)”

“Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. (Koran:9:29)”

“Lo! those who disbelieve, among the People of the Scripture and the idolaters, will abide in fire of hell. They are the worst of created beings. (Koran, 98:6)”

But, for those of us who believe in the words of the Holy Bible, this all rings true.  For according to scripture; of Ishmael, it states:  

“He will be a wild donkey of a man,
His hand will be against everyone,
And everyone’s hand will be against him;
And he will live to the east of all his brothers.” Genesis 16:12

This is not about prejudice or hate, this is about Islamic people needing a saviour.  It is about them turning from darkness into the light.  They need Jesus, only they don’t know it.