According to a report prepared for Congress, there are about 30,000 “private security contractors” currently in Iraq performing military functions… aka mercenaries. There are another 182,000 people under U.S. government contracts operating in Iraq (these are builders, suppliers, engineers, etc.)
Most of the mercenaries are former military men, now employed by security firms such as Blackwater.… read more “Mercenaries in Iraq”
There she is in all of her abundant and glorious beauty. My ideal woman. EEEEEEEEEiiiiirresistible!!!!
-The Department of Homeland Security has been working hard to make sure YOU are safe! Yesterday, 3 Mexican minors who had been arrested near the border on suspicion of smuggling drugs stole the patrol vehicle… while handcuffed. Incompetence at its best.
–Mouth to Mouth Assault… how romantic.
-Apparently I should be a swimmer or a rower and give up on cycling.… read more “Important Breaking News”
The only time that people get together and express their feelings about a person is after that person has passed away. When that happens, people always sob about how they should’ve told the person sooner about how much they cared about them. Therefore, before I die, I’m going to tell myself how much I love me and what a freakin’ great guy I am.… read more “Eulogy of Joel”
Today is Jeremy’s birthday. He is turning 24.
Jeremy is the sweet fellow second from the left in the photo. And yes, he always dresses like that.
We attended Cascade together for high school, although he and I never really talked to each other much until immediately after we graduated. He also attended UW with me.… read more “Happy Birthday Jeremy!”
I hate arguing with people when I feel frustrated, because I just end up pushing issues farther than I should and going in circles. I know I’m doing it, but it’s hard to stop myself. I need to make more of a conscious effort to be accepting and try to understand others’ perspectives better.
Tonight I went to UW and after working out with Fletch, I went and visited my little brother Justin. Tomorrow will be his first day of classes at UW. I’m hoping Justin has a very successful college experience, but he actually called me earlier thinking about skipping the first day of class and going to Canada lol.… read more “Justin Gross starts class at UW tomorrow”