New York and Gay Marriage

Mr. Konecsni's views on Gay Marriage in New York pretty much sum up my views on it: A Pius Man and Gay Marriage (Check his blog out where you can. It's good.)

As for Gay Marriage, I'm okay with it, as long as religious institutions are protected. There might be some lawsuits, but I really don't think that will work (see the Appeals Courts for checks to any activist judges trying to legislate).

But there are bigger issues that I'd rather discuss. Sure, passing Gay Marriage laws in New York feels good, but it doesn't solve the problems that the state currently is facing. The hangover that people will get from passing these laws will be the only real lasting impact it'll have on their lives (asides from the few Gay couples who will marry). Getting taxed out the wazoo has greater impact.

Thus, in closing...good on New York. Now go make something of it.

Really, New York Times? Really?

As per the New York Times new editorial today, they seem to be upset about the Libya war.

Only it's not because Obama's bungled alot of things with it; it's because those dastardly Republicans want to define limits on what Obama can do. Oh, and they're afraid that Congress will force the military to retreat from the NATO led operation. Oh noes! No one can do that to Obama!

Green Lantern Movie Review

Earlier in the night I saw the new Green Lantern movie, and after reading reviews elsewhere, I had a mixed bag of expectations for it. I expected to see some great effects, decent storytelling, and an oddball mixture of casting choices for the characters.

I was generally right. The movie isn't as bad as people have said it is, but it's also not the best thing going this year. It's just okay.

I am a big Green Lantern fan, and have been following the comic for years now. I love the epic scale and scope of the comics, with the Green Lantern Corps fighting against major adversaries (Sinestro, Black Lanterns, Krona, etc.) in what has become one of the great space operas of our time. I'm not sure which of the human Lanterns is my favorite, but Hal Jordan remains quite iconic for me.

The review proper is after the jump

SPOILER ALERT****************

There and Back Again...

It's Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, and at Bag's End.

Awesome. Just awesome. You may do a happy dance, now.

Carry on.

(h/t: http://www.toplessrobot.com/)

So, English fans are upset with the Olympics...

English sports fans are upset with the way that the 2012 Olympics tickets are being sold and handed out. To that, I say: really? They're upset that they got tickets to see beach volleyball, or something they were not interested in.

For one, you got a free ticket! Good for you! Stop complaining. There's a reason http://www.stubhub.com/ exists. Sell the tickets if you don't want them- someone will buy them, and you'll make 100% profit!

I mean, what's wrong with beach volleyball? It's actually alot of fun! And I'm not even talking about watching the girls play....

A Game of Thrones Meets the Muppets

Yes, someone actually made Muppet versions of the characters from A Game of Thrones. It's adorable and sinister all at the same time. Enjoy them here: A Game of Muppets

Oh, and Winter is Coming. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Yes, I'm a Mets fan

Yes, I'm a big sports fan, and I'm a Mets fan. I've been one since the 1980s, in the days of Gary Carter and Darryl Strawberry. Right now, it's tough being a Mets fan, what with the near-misses they've had with the postseason since 2007, and the sheer amount of injuries they've sustained in the past three seasons.

But I can at least count on one thing: Jose Reyes is awesome. I just saw him triple, and then get driven in on a single in tonight's game. He's my pick (not just as a fanboy) for the NL MVP. And he's a free agent in the offseason.

The Mets cannot afford to let him go. He's that good. Don't break my heart again.