Gravity

Most of us think of gravity as the force that gives objects weight. It’s the “thing” that pulls objects downward; the thing that causes many tasks to be backbreaking.

But, what if instead of a force, it is in fact a pathway along which objects travel. What if, as the earth travels through space, it creates a pathway that’s sloped inward, pulling objects toward it. Objects on the earth would thus be pulled toward the center of the earth.

Anyone who’s studied general relativity should be familiar with this; however, I still think it’s pretty neat.

Additional thoughts:

1.) Since the earth travels the same circular path, would it create a circular pattern of suction, such as water running down a drain. And, if it does, do objects follow in increasingly tighter pathways and at faster speeds the closer they get to the earth?

2.) If the earth operates in this fashion, might the entire Milky Way or even the entire universe?

Am illustration of the basic principle can be found here: http://jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/cosmology/grgravity.html

First in line for opposition

Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) was the first man to oppose Pres. George W. Bush’s bailout plan. And, God Bless him for it.

McCotter appeared on Fox News this morning and contend this plan will create a very bad precident and cost the prudent and hardworking Americans billions (probably a trillion) dollars so the greedy may get ahead and the stupid don’t have to face the consequences of their decisions.

I’m officially impressed with McCotter and I’ll keep my eye on him.

McCotter’s Web site: http://mccotter.house.gov/HoR/MI11/Home/

United Nations Alert

At the United Nation’s General Assembly’s annual debate UN Chief Ban Ki-moon called for “global leadership.”

Speaking on the theme of global governance, he said, “Nations can no longer protect their interests, or advance the well-being of their people, without the partnership of the rest.”

He also spoke about the need for “global leadership” to tackle the world’s problems.

On the theme of big domestic governments Ki-moon said, “We need a new understanding on business ethics and governance, with more compassion and less uncritical faith in the ‘magic’ of markets.”

(Source: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080923141957.0wwwqogq&show_article=1)

This raises the question: What’s worse, global government or socialism?

More Biden gaffes

Joe Biden just can’t help himself: Every time he opens his mouth he manages to step right into it.

Biden responded to a campaign ad run by his own campaign with: “I didn’t know we did it and if I had anything to do with it, we’d have never done it. I thought that was terrible, by the way.” (Source: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080923/D93C985O0.html)

The ad mocked John McCain for being computer illiterate and claimed McCain is out-of-touch. However, it didn’t take into account that McCain’s computer troubles stem from him being unable to correctly position his arms/shoulders due to the injuries he suffered as a prisoner of war.

In a second recent gaffe, Biden spoke out ahead of his running mate on the Bush Administration’s plan to bail out the mortgage companies. Biden attack the proposal on the very same day Obama attack McCain for opposing it. NBC’s Matt Lauer on the “Today” show pointed out to Obama his running mate and McCain had the same position.

Obama’s response: “I think that in that situation, I think Joe should have waited, as well.”

(Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0908/13779.html)

Musing on the afterlife

I had an interesting thought tonight: When we die will we recognize the souls of our heroes?

The thought that maybe we can makes me incredibly eager to do so, though I’m not eager to die. To know that such a good thing would be waiting for me after I’ve lived a long life; however, is pretty darn exciting.

My next thought is: What will be my first statement to Ronald Reagan?

hm.

I’ll be musing on this the rest of the night.

Republican liberalism to blame

The United States of America is in incredible disrepair from an honest lack of conservative leadership. The Republican, so-called conservative members of Congress have been extremely lacking in their roles and the Bush Administration has been even worse.

A duck is a duck

Today on Hannity&Colmes Christine Pelosi, daughter of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was asked a simple question by host Sean Hannity: would the election of Sarah Palin be a step forward for women?

Pelosi refused to answer. Hannity asked again and again and again. Pelosi refused to answer.

The majority of Pelosi’s non-answers involved her stating that under no circumstances would Palin be elected.

But, honestly, that’s some real bullshit.

Biden needs to go, but can he?

It’s time for Barack Obama to drop Joe Biden from his presidential ticket. Instead of adding energy Biden has depleted it and rather than adding a political benefit, Biden has brought out Obama’s negatives.

September Could Be Cooler

The really wonderful thing about the Internet is it allows us to all become publishers. Egg heads call this “democratization of the media” but regular people (like me) think of it as their humble chance to speak to the world. September Could Be Cooler is my platform for this exercise; it’s my chance to speak to the world.

But that all seems a bit stuffy and formal.

I can be a bit stuffy and formal but I’ll be working on that. I promise.

September Could Be Cooler will focus on the things I’m interested in, like technology, online gaming, the news industry, politics and maybe even the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will also focus on what it’s like to be a guy in the Midwest.

With all due respect to the many excellent bloggers churning out content from their smoking keyboards, there’s an honest lack of guy content in blogs. Oh, I don’t mean there isn’t stuff that appeals to guys. In fact, one of my favorite bloggers, Va from Violent Acres, writes some pretty amazing content that’s always appealed to me. What I *do* mean is it seems as if there isn’t much from a guy’s perspective.

It’s a hole I couldn’t hope to fill; however, I can at least add a shovel full of what I consider to be interesting. That’s the thing about the Internet – the democratization of the media – it isn’t about one person or group controlling all the available content. Instead it’s about individuals willing to create their own content. September Could Be Cooler is my content. And, if you decide you like it, you’re welcome to come along.