ten things i think i think

1. I think this is a nice quote "The illusion of freedom of the press is perhaps more damaging and dangerous than knowing that you are being lied to and that everything you hear is censored." Here is the article it came from.

2. I think it is interesting how Ron Paul has been ignored the past few months. Is it because he doesn't have enough cash to constantly keep him relevant with the media? Is there a reason the media does not want him to win the nomination? Is it because people already know everything about him and there is nothing "newsworthy" left to report? I refuse to believe that it is simply because he is trailing too much in the delegate race. That is no reason to completely disregard the only other nominee left. I'm not saying I would even vote for the guy, but it is just another sad example of why our country is failing. This article and this article shed some light on the poor job the media has done of equally representing the candidates.

3. I think this is another interesting quote, kind of in line with my previous thought.

“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.” - Harry S. Truman

4. I think the rest of this post will have no more politics.

5. I think it's funny that at least one person in my office at work still plays the Friday song every Friday.

6. I think I am going to go without the internet for a week. There is a guy that is going a year without the internet, but I am not that dedicated. It shouldn't be that big of a deal, but it will be interesting to see how much I actually rely on the internet for. I know one week isn't long, but I'll just start with next week and see how it goes from there.

7. I think the NBA playoffs suck. 7 game first rounds are ridiculous and not having a team to root for makes it even worse. Not to mention that I don't think I've actually watched a full game in like 3 years. Would the Kings move up here already!

8. I think this is a funny video. At least those stupid voice recognition things are getting better for those of use who can actually be understood.

9. I think Sounders games are better to watch live than the Mariners, Seahawks, or former Sonics for the following reasons:

- You can see everything that is happening on the field no matter where you are sitting.
- It is more kid friendly before, during, and after the game than any of the other sporting events.
- The cost is significantly less.
- The environment is always hostile towards opponents and enthusiastic for the Sounders. I know the Seahawks games louder and crazier, but I have never been to a Sonics or Mariners regular season game that has the overall crowd excitement of a Sounders game. - The players acknowledge the fans, win loss or draw, after every game.

10. I think I hate automatic flushing urinals. I get that it is cleaner and more sanitary, but I hate not knowing exactly it will decide to flush and having to dodge the backsplash. All new products should be tested by me first before they are allowed to be dispersed amongst the general public. Hmm.....now that I think of it, I think I have the wrong job. I wonder how much a product tester gets paid. Perfect job for a pessimist!