40 and counting
Living in Brooklyn, NY
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On AC since: 11.16.06
Bio:
40 year old US Army Combat Veteran and Reservist. I have had it with both major political parties, the "PC" generation, the religious right, the secular left, network/cable news, reality television and standardized testing. I am embracing radical progressivism.
40 year old US Army Combat Veteran and Reservist. I have had it with both major political parties, the "PC" generation, the religious right, the secular left, network/cable news, reality television and standardized testing. I am embracing radical progressivism.
Education/Experience:
PPCC, KU, NJCU, UM
PPCC, KU, NJCU, UM
Motto:
Unless one is a genius, it is best to aim at being intelligible. - Anthony Hope Hawkins
Unless one is a genius, it is best to aim at being intelligible. - Anthony Hope Hawkins
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4 haiku track the journey of one candidate for president of the US.
By 40 and counting | Published 9/16/2008 | Read more »
I hope when party leaders and their fellow legislators return from their much-deserved summer recess, they will immediately take up the $487 billion defense funding bill approved July 31 by a key house subcommittee.
By 40 and counting | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
Larry Fowler sorts out Hillary's RFK gaffe, McCain's non support for veterans education bill, don't ask don't tell and Gore vs. Bush fatigue.
By 40 and counting | Published 5/26/2008 | Read more »
Yes I'm Just Saying is back after a three (okay 4 week hiatus). The Season premier takes a look and a poke at Hillary Clinton, Paula Abdul, police tactics and small dogs. Enjoy.
By 40 and counting | Published 5/11/2008 | Read more »
Link to an 8 minute YouTube comedy news and political weekly
By 40 and counting | Published 4/12/2008 | Read more »
I'm Just saying host Larry Fowler offers advice to Chelsea Clinton about answering the "Monica" question and rants abit about text I'm Just saying host Larry Fowler offers advice to Chelsea Clinton about answering the "Monica" question and rants abit about text messaging.
By 40 and counting | Published 4/12/2008 | Read more »
I received this question from a fellow YouTube user BMSTV (check out his page). This is part one of a two-part response.
By 40 and counting | Published 4/12/2008 | Read more »
The not so daily as weekly funny broadcast covering all things Americana: "I'm Just Saying" with Larry D Fowler.
By 40 and counting | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
A little update about the NYC Time Square Bombing and the states fallen governor.
By 40 and counting | Published 3/13/2008 | Read more »
Lost in some of the sound bites of late is the fact that the numbers, not the policy, not the ideology, are now the key for the democratic nomination for president.
By 40 and counting | Published 3/9/2008 | Read more »
The Weekly (okay relatively weekly) news, entertainment and political YouTube show you have come to love.
By 40 and counting | Published 3/4/2008 | Read more »
Pilot Episode of a new YouTube show cover news, politics, spots, entertainment and those littel things we observe yet ignore in everyday life.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
More observations, insights and helpful tips about the Beacon on the Hill we call America.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
My short NY Football Giants SUPERBOWL tribute video.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/7/2008 | Read more »
Weekly commentary covering the news events shaping my life and tickling my funny bone.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
The Clintons tried every dirty political trick they could thing of but failed to dupe South Carolina primary voters.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/26/2008 | Read more »
The New England Patriots may be a team of destiny as they look to complete an unbeated season, but the New York Giants have history on their side.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/24/2008 | Read more »
I actually prepared this video in response to a story I read here and a question asked at the South Carolina Debate on January 21, 2008.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/22/2008 | Read more »
A 4 minute audio/video tribute to Dr. Martin Lu... (more)
Added: January 21, 2008
A 4 minute audio/video tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. Aretha Franklin sings "I Dreamed The Dream." from Les Miserables
By 40 and counting | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Senator Hillary Clinton explains her and bill clintons feelings on Barack Obama's campaign and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
My 2 Cents is a Weekly round up of what's new and exciting from me to you the viewers of Youtube. (and Kinda funny too)
By 40 and counting | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
My 2 Cents is a weekly video blog covering politics and pop culture. This is the first of 2008. Pasts editions can be seen on YouTube and Google.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/21/2008 | Watch here »
Green Bay is statistically a better team. They beat the Giants in September. So did Dallas.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/17/2008 | Read more »
Hillary and Bill Clinton are trying to clean up statements made attacking Senator Barak Obama's campaign and Dr. Martig Luther King Jr.'s importance in the Civil Rights struggle.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/17/2008 | Read more »
Hillary Wins! Advice From The Ghost of Presidents Past(Funny)
By 40 and counting | Published 1/10/2008 | Watch here »
Part 1 of 2 written in response to an article published in a local newspaper about the veterans programs at the VA facility in Lyons New Jersey. Part 1 includes a letter from the author of the original article.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/7/2008 | Read more »
the alst article I'll write wrong.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/6/2008 | Read more »
Ten candidates, two parties, one debate. Highlights of the New Hampshire debate.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/6/2008 | Read more »
No African-American candidate for the nomination of his party has ever one a single state caucus or primary. The closest, Reverend Jesse Jackson, came in 5th in 1988 with 5% of the vote. Barack Obama changed that in Iowa last week.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/5/2008 | Read more »
Can Joe Gibbs return The Washington Redskins, motivated by emotional and solid play to their former glory ? Can Tom Coughlin save his job and Giants pride?
By 40 and counting | Published 1/5/2008 | Read more »
The writer's strike, which started in November of last year, has affected all the major TV networks.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/1/2008 | Read more »
The las guide you will ever need to have people say, "Wow, you make the best cup of coffee."
By 40 and counting | Published 1/1/2008 | Read more »
A guide to making resolutions that you will keep.
By 40 and counting | Published 12/31/2007 | Read more »
I few memorable, funny and entertaining quotes from 2007. Oh yeah and what I thought of them. Not provocative but funny.
By 40 and counting | Published 12/31/2007 | Read more »
It's that time a year again. The holiday lights are up, department store hours are extended and everyone is in a generally giving mood. Ahh, yes, nothing says the Christmas like--The Iowa Caucuses.
By 40 and counting | Published 12/18/2007 | Read more »
Quarterback Eli Manning threw a career high 7 TDs to 3 different receivers. Running back Brandon Jacobs had a modest 88 yards while scoring 2 rushing TDs.
By 40 and counting | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
A telephone interview is a great way to ease into the initial, tense encounter with your potential employer. Telephone interviews or "phone screenings" are becoming more and more common in today's technology driven workplace
By 40 and counting | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
While the Democrats leaped at the opportunity to participate in a Univision-sponsored debate on Sept. 9, only Sen. John McCain showed interest in a similar forum for the Republican field.
By 40 and counting | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
A meltdown in the "subprime" mortgage market has rocked Wall Street and Main Street. Foreclosures and late payments have soared, and lenders have gone out of business. Some economist believe this has increased chances the economy might slide into a recession this year.
By 40 and counting | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Manhattan DA Arthur Branch isn't the only New York City prosecutor running for office. In a stunning move Executive District Attorney Jack McCoy announced he would run for mayor of New York City following Mayor Michael Bloomberg's final term.
By 40 and counting | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
So you have the interview. Now what? There are literally thousand of books and websites covering resumes and cover letters. The interview, the most important part in the job seeking process tends to be more hit or miss. However, it shouldn't be.
By 40 and counting | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
In July of 2004 when I joined my unit (III Corps) at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq I had already missed the capture of Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein by one of III Corps' subordinate units-The 4th Infantry Division.
By 40 and counting | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
It's a story that reads like one from America's troubled and racially explosive Jim/Jane Crow era. A white "victim" using the justice system via judges, prosecutors and all-white juries to keep "uppity negroes in their place."
By 40 and counting | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Blaming the tragedy that befell three promising Newark young adults on the United States legal system's immigration shortfalls isn't fair.
By 40 and counting | Published 8/27/2007 | Read more »
Travelers remember to arrange their wardrobe, check weather at their destinations and secure travel documents. Often forgotten however, is the security of their homes.
By 40 and counting | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
The first manned moon landing was the United States Apollo 11 mission. The United States made no claim of ownership.
By 40 and counting | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
The Constitution does not refer to executive privilege at all, and some "strict constructions" believe that the very idea is unconstitutional.
By 40 and counting | Published 7/20/2007 | Read more »
Two legendary StarFleet Captains: Kirk and Picard. Two legendary Starfleet Flagships: Enterprises-B Enterprise D. One mission, survival. Whee is your money is a battle of Kirk vs. Picard?
By 40 and counting | Published 6/22/2007 | Read more »
My tribute to the brave men and women I served with and those who continue to serve our great nation.
By 40 and counting | Published 6/5/2007 | Watch here »
I'm not going to call this racism, or media bias. I will let you decide. You will see, as I do, further evidence why (unfortunately) Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson won't be "retiring" any time soon.
By 40 and counting | Published 4/27/2007 | Read more »
Despite the large number of African-Americans on television, they continue to be "ghettoized". This is perhaps one explanation why white audiences don't identify with black characters and in turn don't support black shows in the numbers black viewers support white shows.
By 40 and counting | Published 4/25/2007 | Read more »
With the emergence of Barack Obama, young progressive blacks thought we had all but rid ourselves of Rev. Jesse Jacksonand Rev. Al Sharpton; relegating them to small marches, insignificant demonstrations and ineffective boycotts.
By 40 and counting | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
The pilot episode of my new weekly "News" Broadcast
By 40 and counting | Published 4/18/2007 | Watch here »
The active duty military is being stretched to the limit by the war on terror at the same time service members are being discharged in record numbers under "don't ask, don't tell."
By 40 and counting | Published 3/22/2007 | Read more »
Ann Coulter has been unfairly attacked for using the "f" word, not that "f" word the other one. "Faggot" is the favorite insult of males aged 9 to 90 looking for the ultimate jab at another male. However, Ann is not male.
By 40 and counting | Published 3/22/2007 | Read more »
Successful job hunting starts with getting an interview. Your cover letter, your resume and the delivery of each, will determine how many job interview opportunities you get.
By 40 and counting | Published 3/1/2007 | Read more »
So how does one "Escape from New York" with no money, no credit/debit cards, no identification and no cell phone? I though I had the answer.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
It's difficult to remember just how or when cheesecake became my favorite dessert. It is not so difficult to remember when I first learned to make cheesecake.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
New Yorkers were blasted last week when a mid-winter snow and ice storm took many by surprise. Buses were slowed, airplanes grounded, and some subways delayed.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
Washington recently released a statement saying it would allow more Iraqi immigrants to enter the United States. I, as a 38 year citizen of America, offer the following insights and observations to my new guests and potential countrymen.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
As a writer, humorous and political/pop culture junkie; I enjoy taking the occasional satirical shot at things Washington and Hollywood. I enjoy the work of Bill Maher, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
The Nobel's are granted annually to persons or institutions for outstanding contributions made during the previous year in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, international peace and economic sciences
By 40 and counting | Published 2/24/2007 | Read more »
Since its inception, just five African-Americans have served in the US Senate.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/24/2007 | Read more »
San Francisco, CA, and Feb 2 - The race for the White House got a little wider and wilder last night. Iraq War Veteran and social critic Jason "Al" Merican announced his candidacy for President.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/10/2007 | Read more »
Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month."
By 40 and counting | Published 2/9/2007 | Read more »
"Noah's Arc", the LOGO Network's self proclaimed most popular show, was cancelled after two short seasons. Angry fans have responded all over the blogsphere many cancelling subscriptions with local cable companies.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/9/2007 | Read more »
Many people relocate to New York City every year in search of fame, fortune or just to try their hands at living in The Big Apple.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/6/2007 | Read more »
President Bush delivered his seventh state of the union address to the largest viewer ship since his 2003 address. Aside from the fact that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is a woman; I don't know what we learned.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
The Australian Open often the least watched, least appreciated and least understood of the Grand Slams may have the 2007 tennis season's first big story.
By 40 and counting | Published 2/5/2007 | Read more »
Active-duty service members gathered inside a Norfolk, Va., church on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a rally calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/31/2007 | Read more »
Thousands of contestants braved Seattle's harsh weather, and while no one sang the popular 70's Sly and the Family Stone song: "It's a family Affair"; after two hours, there were plenty of family themes.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/27/2007 | Read more »
The New York Giants hired Jerry Reese as their general manager, making him the first African American GM in NY Professional Football history, and only the third black GM in the NFL.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/27/2007 | Read more »
It is a New Year. The year began with a milestone. 3,000 servicemen and women, 3,000 American Citizens have died in Iraq.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/26/2007 | Read more »
You don't need tea leaves a crystal ball or any leaked White House memorandum to suspect that President Bush has his eye on military conflict with Iran.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/25/2007 | Read more »
Five years ago I decided to surprise my girlfriend Karen with a Jacuzzi suite in my town's local Embassy Suites Hotel. I booked the suite and got everything I would need: dinner, candles, chocolates, and champagne- the works.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/23/2007 | Read more »
The Exonerated dramatizes the true tales of six innocent death row survivors in their own words. In words you won't forget.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/22/2007 | Read more »
The city of Bangor Maine joined Arkansas and Louisiana with a ban on smoking in cars transporting children.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/22/2007 | Read more »
The political pundits, news media and political elite are in full gear for the next political cycle starting in January 2008. The only story getting more play than Iraq is the political future of presidential non-candidate Senator Barack Obama.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/19/2007 | Read more »
Today Representative Nancy Pelosi (Democrat-CA 18th district) becomes the first woman elected as Speaker of US House of Representatives.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/12/2007 | Read more »
Senator Joseph Biden (D-Delaware) announced he is running for president. It had been speculated that Sen. Biden would make a run for the Oval Office. He confirmed it Sunday on NBC's Meet Press with Tim Russert.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/8/2007 | Read more »
If you have a new place or are looking for a change, here's a solution for alternative window design that is fast, inexpensive and easy to accomplish. Let's get started.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/6/2007 | Read more »
The Internet has had a large influence on many of our basic activities. It has changed how we handle finances (online banking); how we shop (EBay) and how we date. Much has been written about protecting ourselves while banking or shopping, but what about internet dating?
By 40 and counting | Published 1/4/2007 | Read more »
I t doesn't matter if you best friend or your favorite website generates a first date. First Dates are always tricky often uncomfortable and more often than not the dates you remember as the worse
By 40 and counting | Published 1/4/2007 | Read more »
Greg Jafee, defense correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal on Saturday December 23, 2006. The the most telling statement made by Mr. Jafee was: Army cooks don't cook.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/4/2007 | Read more »
Chances are if you are like most, the two or three sips of champagne you have at midnight on New Years Eve account for most of your yearly champagne consumption. I had, until recently, consumed less than 16 ounces over the last ten years.
By 40 and counting | Published 1/3/2007 | Read more »
The democrats claimed to the American people that staying the course would not do, but do they have the will or the power to change the policy pf the war?
By 40 and counting | Published 11/27/2006 | Read more »
Day Break proves you can take a movie to television.
By 40 and counting | Published 11/26/2006 | Read more »
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