Category Archives: General

Ruminations on Iraq

Posted on June 30, 2014 by HeSaid.

Here I sit, comfortably on my back deck with a cup of coffee and a cigarette, nine years and approximately 6,620 miles removed from my “home” on what was known as FOB Danger in Tikrit, Iraq. I’m older (though not … Continue reading →

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One Nation….Divided by whatever catches our attention.

Posted on July 20, 2013 by HeSaid.

This is part one of two.  The second half will most likely involve ranting and unsubstantiated opinions.  You know, what most people turn on their televisions to watch and then go on Facebook to bitch about.  Yes, I recognize the … Continue reading →

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Secession or “I didn’t get my way so I’m quitting!”

Posted on November 17, 2012 by HeSaid.

No disclaimer.  It’s a Teve Torbes post.  Yes, I typed up the previous post in anticipation of this one. Holy crap. I thought people had lost their minds immediately after the election.  The amount of hatred that was spewed across … Continue reading →

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Explaining “Teve Torbes”

Posted on November 17, 2012 by HeSaid.

This post came about as a result of listening to a podcast today.  I kid you not. I’m a fan of Christopher Titus and consequently have become a regular listener of the Titus Podcast.  This week’s episode featured George Carlin’s … Continue reading →

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Suicide is good? It is according to Ted Turner.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by HeSaid.

Disclaimer: This post is biased. I have done my best to remove offensive language from it.  However, there will probably be some remnants.  That happens when someone suggests that military deaths are a good thing. I realize that much of … Continue reading →

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This is the best solicitation you have?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by HeSaid.

I received the following email the other day as a result of subscribing to The Daily Caller online.  I believe I’ll be unsubscribing. Friend, Ever been sold on one thing, then at the last minute the salesman tries to give … Continue reading →

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If There’s A New Way, I’ll Be The First In Line…

Posted on September 2, 2012 by HeSaid.

For those who don’t know, that’s the chorus from a song titled “Peace Sells” by the band Megadeth.  Been listening to it a lot lately.  It seems fairly appropriate as we approach Election Day.  I imagine there’s a few folks … Continue reading →

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Apathy is not an option

Posted on February 27, 2012 by HeSaid.

“If there’s a candidate this year you feel really passionate about, consider professional help.” – Stephen Green   True enough.  The above quote was flying around the Twitters last week, and I have to agree with it.  There is no … Continue reading →

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My hovercraft is full of eels

Posted on December 20, 2011 by HeSaid.

Out of the 103 comments this blog has received, I’ve only approved 13 of them.  The rest have been spam.  This one was the most recent, and by far the weirdest use of English I’ve seen: I am a good … Continue reading →

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Wake Me When September Ends

Posted on October 5, 2011 by HeSaid.

Yes, I completely stole the title of a Green Day song.  Don’t judge me.  I love the month of October.  The days are still pleasant, the nights are great for sleeping with the windows open, and hockey season is upon … Continue reading →

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