Presidential Job Creation

If you're concerned about jobs, you may want to consider voting Democrat.

POTpourri

• Don't you wonder why white supremacists are supporting Donald Trump?
• The 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament field is set. 
• Don't believe all those smears you hear about Hillary Clinton. 
• Britney Spears is looking better than ever. 
• Donald Trump may want to tone down his rhetoric. 
• There's a reason I want Barack Obama to make another SCOTUS nomination.
• Tougher gun laws did wonders for Australia. 
• Illinois dumps Bill Cubit for Lovie Smith. 
• Alexander Hamilton would not be please with the GOP Senate majority. 
• RIP Nancy Reagan & Bud Collins. 
• Blame the right wing noise machine for creating Donald Trump. 
• I would fully support the University of Minnesota hiring Pete Najarian as Athletic Director. 
• Peyton Manning & Calvin Johnson announce their retirements. 
• Should 'originalism" really be the aim of the United States Supreme Court?  
• Republicans don't want you to know the difference between socialism & democratic socialism.
• I have really grown to appreciate the weather news on television. 
• No, Donald Trump is not self funding his campaign. 
• You should watch "The Brainwashing of My Dad".  
• Vikings Territory is a great place to stay on top of all the latest Minnesota Vikings news.
• Hate & obstruction will only take you so far as a political party.   

Brent Nathan Brown

Props to Brent Nathan Brown for recognizing the folly of his ways.

To My President,

I sincerely hope that this reaches you, as far too often praise is hard to come by. Apologies to people who deserve it perhaps even less so.

I did not vote for you. Either time. I have voted Republican for the entirety of my life.

I proudly wore pins and planted banners displaying my Republican loyalty. I was very vocal in my opposition to you–particularly the ACA.

Before I briefly explain my story allow me to first say this: I am so very sorry. I understand written content cannot convey emotions very well – but my level of conviction has me in tears as I write this. I was so very wrong. So very very wrong.

You saved my life. I want that to sink into your ears and mind. My President, you saved my life, and I am eternally grateful.

I have a ‘pre-existing condition’ and so could never purchase health insurance. Only after the ACA came into being could I be covered. Put simply to not take up too much of your time if you are in fact taking the time to read this: I would not be alive without access to care I received due to your law.

So thank you from a dumb young man who thought he knew it all and who said things about you that he now regrets. Thank you for serving me even when I didn’t vote for you.

Thank you for being my President.

Honored to have lived under your leadership and guidance,

Brent Nathan Brown

Sofia Resing

Oh my lord!  She's hot!

AZ Tidbits

• Arizona GOP forms plot to rig the game in Arizona. 
• Hillary Clinton has a big lead on Bernie Sanders in Arizona. 
• Arizona has the cheapest average gas prices in the U.S. 
• Phoenix Suns sign free agent Chase Budinger. 
• Arizona classroom spending is the lowest since 2001. 
• Jan Brewer & Joe Arpaio endorse Donald Trump. 
• Arizona is a horrible place to avoid the flu. 
• Is it time for the Arizona Cardinals to draft a QB? 
• Christian Westerman & D.J. Foster shine at the NFL Combine. 
• Arizona Diamondbacks sign Rickie Weeks to a minor league deal. 
• Is there a culture of corruption at the ASU Police Department? 
• Arizona Cardinals sign free agent Tyvon Branch. 
• Arizona State is still in the running for Thon Maker. 
• Get your Cactus League Stadium guide here! 
• Are Democrats more excited than Republicans in Arizona? 
• Phoenix Suns buyout Kris Humphries & DeJuan Blair. 
• You can be evicted in Arizona for reporting domestic violence. 
• Arizona Coyotes trade Mikkel Boedker to Colorado Avalanche. 
• Phoenix's February sets mark for warmest on record. 
• Donald Trump holds lead on Ted Cruz in Arizona. 
• Could Anthony Bennett wind up with the Phoenix Suns? 
• Arizona Republicans are no fans of the minimum wage. 
• The MegaDog hits Salt River Fields this spring. 

Joe Scarborough Finally Get's It

There's a reason Donald Trump is doing so well in the Republican primaries, their constituents are finally catching on to them.  It never trickles down.  If they were smart, they'd start voting Democrat.

TPSG Endorses Bernie Sanders

Arizona's Presidential Primary is on March 22.  Since Arizona allows for early voting, I received my early ballot in the mail last week.  As a registered Democrat, my choices are Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.  I have been going back and forth on which to vote for, I like some things about each of them and have some concerns about each of them.  In the end though, for various reasons, I went with my gut and voted for Bernie Sanders.  I've been a fan of Bernie Sanders for quite some time (just read through my blog) and in the end I just feel that his stance on the issues most align with mine.  It's time for some bold ideas and Bernie is not afraid to take on the establishment.

Robert Reich says it better than me:

“I endorse Bernie Sanders for president of the United States. He's leading a movement to reclaim America for the many, not the few,” 

“This extraordinary concentration of income, wealth, and political power at the very top imperils all else – our economy, our democracy, the revival of the American middle class, the prospects for the poor and for people of color, the necessity of slowing and reversing climate change, and a sensible foreign policy not influenced by the “military-industrial complex,” as President Dwight Eisenhower once called it,” 

“It is the fundamental prerequisite: We have little hope of achieving positive change on any front unless the American people are once again in control,"

“I have the deepest respect and admiration for Hillary Clinton, and if she wins the Democratic primary I’ll work my heart out to help her become president. But I believe Bernie Sanders is the agent of change this nation so desperately needs.”

“The establishment doesn’t get that most Americans couldn’t care less about economic growth because for years they’ve got few of its benefits, while suffering most of its burdens in the forms of lost jobs and lower wages."

With all this being said, I would also be very happy to vote for Hillary Clinton in November if she wins the Democratic nomination, she is perhaps the most qualified candidate for President ever.  Either of them would be much better than anyone the Republican Party nominates.   

Samantha Bee on GOP

I'm rather liking her new show "Full Frontal".



More here.

2016 TPSG NFL Mock Draft 2.0

The 2016 NFL Draft is fast approaching.  Now that the NFL Combine has come and gone, I think it's time for an updated post combine mock draft.  Here goes:

1. Tennessee Titans - Laremy Tunsil - OT - Mississippi 
2. Cleveland Browns - Carson Wentz - QB - North Dakota State
3. San Diego Chargers - Jalen Ramsey - CB - Florida State 
4. Dallas Cowboys - Joey Bosa - DE - Ohio State 
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Myles Jack - OLB - UCLA
6. Baltimore Ravens - Ronnie Stanley - OT - Notre Dame
7. San Francisco 49ers - Jared Goff - QB - California 
8. Miami Dophins - Vernon Hargreaves - CB - Florida 
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Deforest Buckner - DE - Oregon
10. New York Giants - Shaq Lawson - DE - Clemson  
11. Chicago Bears - A'Shawn Robinson - DT - Alabama 
12. New Orleans Saints - Noah Spence - DE - Easter Kentucky
13. Philadelphia Eagles - Jack Conklin - OT - Michigan State 
14. Oakland Raiders - Mackensie Alexander - CB - Clemson
15. Los Angeles Rams - Laquon Treadwell - WR - Mississippi 
16. Detroit Lions - Taylor Decker - OT - Ohio State 
17. Atlanta Falcons - Darron Lee - LB - Ohio State 
18. Indianapolis Colts - Ezekiel Elliott - RB - Ohio State
19. Buffalo Bills - Robert Nkemdiche - DT - Mississippi 
20. New York Jets -  Leonard Floyd - LB - Georgia 
21. Washington Redskins - Sheldon Rankins - DT - Louisville 
22. Houston Texans - Ezekiel Elliott - RB - Ohio State 
23. Minnesota Vikings - Andrew Billings - DT - Baylor  
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Corey Coleman - WR - Baylor 
25. Pittsburgh Steelers - Eli Apple - CB - Ohio State 
26. Seattle Seahawks - Jason Spriggs - OT - Indiana 
27. Green Bay Packers - Reggie Ragland - LB - Alabama
28. Kansas City Chiefs - Will Fuller - WR - Notre Dame 
29. Arizona Cardinals - Paxton Lynch - QB - Memphis State
30. Carolina Panthers - Kevin Dodd - DE - Clemson  
31. Denver Broncos - German Ifedi - OG - Texas A&M 

The Titans are not going to draft a QB, I'm sure they'd love to trade out of the top pick to someone who does want to draft a QB.  I'm not sure that Goff or Wentz warrant the top pick though.  All that being said, they've got to protect Marcus Mariotta, so the top ranked OL on the board makes a lot of sense with the top pick of the draft. 

 

I'm still not sure which direction the Vikings will go.  DT may not be their greatest need, but I think Andrew Billings would be the best player available if the draft unfolds like my mock and I do know that the Vikings like him a lot.  A WR like Laquon Treadwell or an OL like Taylor Decker would make a lot of sense here too if they were to drop down to the Vikings.  

I think the Cardinals would love for Paxton Lynch to drop to them, they need a long term answer at QB and Lynch seems like a good fit for the Cardinals system.  Now if a pass rusher like Noah Spence or a CB like Eli Apple were to drop to them, they would be hard to pass up (and they could target a QB like Connor Cook, Christian Hackenberg or Kevin Hogan later in the draft).

I will post another mock draft after NFL Free Agency shakes out a bit.

Previous Mocks:  1.0

Voters for Trump

Good stuff from Saturday Night Live.

2016 Presidential Field Update

So long Ben Carson, we hardly knew you.  That leaves us with 6 candidates still in the running, 4 Republicans and 2 Democrats.   It seems like only yesterday that there were 22 candidates.

Here's how the remaining candidates rank in my opinion (as far as their chances):

Democrats: 

1. Hillary Clinton
2. Bernie Sanders

Republicans: 

1. Donald Trump
2. Marco Rubio
3. Ted Cruz
4. John Kasich

I think Ben Carson let his ego get the best of him after the right wing media fell in love with him back in 2013.  No doubt, he has a great story to tell, but just like all other candidates, he had to pander to the far right base.  His lack of charisma and knowledge of foreign policy were his ultimate doom.   I think he liked all the attention, I also think that running for President may have been more about building his brand and making money than actually having a desire to be President.   He won't be missed.  

Victoria's Secret Body

Works for me!

POTpourri

• Late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was a disaster for America. 
• The 'Victoria's Secret Swim Special' looks like can't miss television. 
• 2016 Academy Awards winners list here. 
• Dragan Bender is an intriguing NBA Draft prospect. 
• Trumpcare sounds like it would be a complete disaster.  
• Rich Eisen runs a 5.94 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine.  
• RIP Harper Lee, George Kennedy & Tony Phillips. 
• Should the Minnesota Twins really be considered a "small market" team? 
• Sea levels are rising faster than at anytime in the past 2800 years. 
• I am really crushing on Caroline Becu. 
• Donald Trump is very popular with the white supremacist community. 
• Even Lindsey Graham recognizes what has become of his party. 
• In my opinion, Joey Bosa is the best player available in the 2016 NFL Draft. 
• Have you examined the tax plans of Trump, Rubio and Cruz? 
• Robert Reich endorses Bernie Sanders for President in 2016. 
• "Idiocracy" has become reality in 2016. 
• Minnesota Timberwolves buyout Kevin Martin and release Andre Miller. 
• Yet another dagger to the remaining climate change deniers. 
• Check out 'The Ring of Fire Network' sometime, good stuff. 
• It doesn't get much better than Sofia Resing.  

John Oliver

John Oliver nails it on Donald Trump.

TPSG Top 20 Porn Stars

In this day of internet porn, who doesn't have their favorite porn stars?

Here's the TPSG Top 20 Porn Stars:

1. Foxy Di 
2. Krystal Boyd
3. Gina Devine
4. Evelyn Neill
5. Gina Gerson 
6. Lola Myluv
7. Alexis Brill 
8. Amia Miley
9. Nessa Devil 
10. Asa Akira
11. Sasha Grey
12. Ulyana
13. Tia Ling
14. Alexis Love
15. Lindsey Woods
16. Veronica Rodriguez 
17. Madison Ivy
18. Riley Steele 
19. Dillion Harper
20. Cindy Starfall 

Past Years:  2014