So, I went to see Tron Legacy in IMAX 3D this afternoon. I guess I was expecting a lot because I was a little disappointed.
It starts out pretty good with some back story, some action, and a little sticking it to the man, and with the trailers, I really thought there was going to be a lot of really good action. Well, the trailers didn't show it all, but a good amount of the action involved. There were surprises, but they weren't jaw dropping. As far as the story, the trailers had me convinced it was about a son searching for his father somewhere on the grid. Not so much, he found him pretty quickly, so there was a lot more story to go. That's where it got slow. I don't want to ruin all of it for you, but needless to say, the story left me wanting more. It just didn't feel right. The writers and director probably did that on purpose, so they can do another movie. I just wish they would have finished this one.
I thought the special effects were spectacular, especially in 3D. They were so good they weren't really noticeable. They blended right in, which is the way I like it. The only aspect of the special effects that wasn't great was young Jeff Bridges. It wasn't the way he looked, but how the mouth moved when he talked. It wasn't believable at all, but I forgive that because I haven't found anyone who could make a human face talk with computers and make it look real.
All in all, it was just a good movie, not great or bad, just good. If you love special effects and don't worry about the story that much, then pay the money to go see it in the IMAX 3D. Otherwise, I would just wait for it to get to RedBox. Oh and one last thing, Olivia Wilde is even hotter 60 feet tall and in 3D.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Shelby Steele: A Referendum on the Redeemer - WSJ.com
Shelby Steele: A Referendum on the Redeemer - WSJ.com
This is a great column by Mr. Steele, and it includes the following statement, which I believe encompasses a progressives way of thinking perfectly.
"It puts Mr. Obama and the Democrats in the position of forever redeeming a fallen nation, rather than leading a great nation."
I don't believe we are a fallen nation. We are the greatest nation ever conceived.
This is a great column by Mr. Steele, and it includes the following statement, which I believe encompasses a progressives way of thinking perfectly.
"It puts Mr. Obama and the Democrats in the position of forever redeeming a fallen nation, rather than leading a great nation."
I don't believe we are a fallen nation. We are the greatest nation ever conceived.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Chris Christie destroys reporter for calling him confrontational
Hot Air » Video: Chris Christie destroys reporter for calling him confrontational
Great Job Gov. Christie!!
It is honest and refreshing to hear an elected official stand up for his principles. We need to see more of this. Please send me articles where you think an elected official is being principled and not a politician.
Great Job Gov. Christie!!
It is honest and refreshing to hear an elected official stand up for his principles. We need to see more of this. Please send me articles where you think an elected official is being principled and not a politician.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Economic Scene - In Greece, a Reflection of U.S. Debt Problems - NYTimes.com
Economic Scene - In Greece, a Reflection of U.S. Debt Problems - NYTimes.com
I think someone at the NY Times is finally getting it at least a little. This is the best part of the whole thing...
"The United States will probably not face the same kind of crisis as Greece, for all sorts of reasons. But the basic problem is the same. Both countries have a bigger government than they’re paying for. And politicians, spendthrift as some may be, are not the main source of the problem.
I think someone at the NY Times is finally getting it at least a little. This is the best part of the whole thing...
"The United States will probably not face the same kind of crisis as Greece, for all sorts of reasons. But the basic problem is the same. Both countries have a bigger government than they’re paying for. And politicians, spendthrift as some may be, are not the main source of the problem.
We, the people, are.
We have not figured out the kind of government we want. We’re in favor of Medicare, Social Security, good schools, wide highways, a strong military — and low taxes. Dealing with this disconnect will be the central economic issue of the next decade, in Europe, Japan and this country."
We need to look deep into our soul and figure out which direction we want to go. Do we want all out socialism, or do we want freedom and the responsibility that goes with it?
Let me know your thoughts.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Healthcare
A few questions for you to ponder before I start...
1. If everyone is required to buy health insurance and insurance companies are required to give coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions, is there a need for Medicare, Medicaid, or S-CHIP?
2. Do we really need to require someone like Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, or Oprah Winfrey to buy health insurance when they can afford to pay for any procedures that they may need to be healthy?
3. If the health insurance companies are the enemy of healthcare, then why is the Congress requiring all Americans to buy health insurance from those same companies?
This post is a long time coming, and I'm sure I will ramble a little. I wanted to wait until the vote actually happened before I wrote this. I have had conversations with people from both sides of the healthcare debate, and the one thing we can agree on is that reform is needed. What we can't agree on is what kind of reform needs to happen, and that's fine because smart and decent people can disagree.
The Constitution was created to limit the Federal Government's powers over it's citizens. The lawsuit that is coming over the constitutionality of forcing someone to buy a product will hopefully reinforce the constitution and the Feds limited role in the lives of its citizens. I hope this will be expanded to Medicare and Social Security. I don't believe it is constitutional that the Feds can forcibly take your money and give it to others to use for their medical expenses or their retirement. Now, I love our senior citizens, and I want them to be healthy and have a place to live and food to eat. But how am I supposed to justify this to myself or my children? There are just too many people who are in the current system of Medicare and Social Security for it to be sustainable. Does it seem reasonable for the Feds to require someone that is the age of 65 to enroll into Medicare, even if they have health insurance that is working for them? I don't think it is.
Now, for all of those who believe that health care is a human right, I ask you, is it really a human right if the government that gives you those rights, can also take them away? The point of a right is the fact that a government cannot take them away. For instance, the right of free speech. Can a government really take that away from you? No, you can say whatever you want because you were given the ability to speak. The only thing a government can do to stop your right to speak is stop your ability to speak. This is why the internet has become the biggest forum for people to speak their minds, including this posting.
If we really want to reform health care, then why doesn't the government get out of the way and allow me to buy whatever insurance I need to cover my family. Quit giving tax breaks to companies that provide their employees health insurance. Give the individual tax incentives to get health insurance, so we can take it from job to job, instead of being reliant on a job for health insurance.
Think of this, if I could buy health insurance away from my job, then my insurance company and I could really get to know each other. They could see that I go to get physicals, get preventative treatment, and those things they say will keep my insurance premiums low and keep me healthy, so I don't lose coverage. Wouldn't we be a healthier nation if we received incentives like lower premiums from our insurance companies for being healthy. We have no control over this if our insurance is through our company or through the government.
I have to go, but I will be back tomorrow for more. Let me know if there is anything you want me to expand on.
1. If everyone is required to buy health insurance and insurance companies are required to give coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions, is there a need for Medicare, Medicaid, or S-CHIP?
2. Do we really need to require someone like Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, or Oprah Winfrey to buy health insurance when they can afford to pay for any procedures that they may need to be healthy?
3. If the health insurance companies are the enemy of healthcare, then why is the Congress requiring all Americans to buy health insurance from those same companies?
This post is a long time coming, and I'm sure I will ramble a little. I wanted to wait until the vote actually happened before I wrote this. I have had conversations with people from both sides of the healthcare debate, and the one thing we can agree on is that reform is needed. What we can't agree on is what kind of reform needs to happen, and that's fine because smart and decent people can disagree.
The Constitution was created to limit the Federal Government's powers over it's citizens. The lawsuit that is coming over the constitutionality of forcing someone to buy a product will hopefully reinforce the constitution and the Feds limited role in the lives of its citizens. I hope this will be expanded to Medicare and Social Security. I don't believe it is constitutional that the Feds can forcibly take your money and give it to others to use for their medical expenses or their retirement. Now, I love our senior citizens, and I want them to be healthy and have a place to live and food to eat. But how am I supposed to justify this to myself or my children? There are just too many people who are in the current system of Medicare and Social Security for it to be sustainable. Does it seem reasonable for the Feds to require someone that is the age of 65 to enroll into Medicare, even if they have health insurance that is working for them? I don't think it is.
Now, for all of those who believe that health care is a human right, I ask you, is it really a human right if the government that gives you those rights, can also take them away? The point of a right is the fact that a government cannot take them away. For instance, the right of free speech. Can a government really take that away from you? No, you can say whatever you want because you were given the ability to speak. The only thing a government can do to stop your right to speak is stop your ability to speak. This is why the internet has become the biggest forum for people to speak their minds, including this posting.
If we really want to reform health care, then why doesn't the government get out of the way and allow me to buy whatever insurance I need to cover my family. Quit giving tax breaks to companies that provide their employees health insurance. Give the individual tax incentives to get health insurance, so we can take it from job to job, instead of being reliant on a job for health insurance.
Think of this, if I could buy health insurance away from my job, then my insurance company and I could really get to know each other. They could see that I go to get physicals, get preventative treatment, and those things they say will keep my insurance premiums low and keep me healthy, so I don't lose coverage. Wouldn't we be a healthier nation if we received incentives like lower premiums from our insurance companies for being healthy. We have no control over this if our insurance is through our company or through the government.
I have to go, but I will be back tomorrow for more. Let me know if there is anything you want me to expand on.
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have." -Thomas Jefferson
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