News Jog 9/19/07

[Today's Jog is brief but effective.]

The Jog would love to be a big 'ole libertarian defender of all forms of Free Speech and pitch a fit over this kid who was tasered at the University of Florida while trying to question Sen. John Kerry yesterday. We'd like to be able to take almost anyone's side over that of the former presidential candidate from Massachusetts- but we can't. The questioner was acting like a moron for purposes of his own entertainment and deserved everything he got. Maybe we're getting old but it actually warms the Jog's heart to see society beginning to clamp down on these idiots who seek fame by videotaping their exploits as they make asses out of themselves in public. The holy trinity of MTV's 'Jackass', Michael Moore, and YouTube have spawned a generation of douche bags who believe a video camera and a willingness to be stupid are all that's needed to enter show business. We here at Jog Central have never been enamored with pranksters anyway- but if you are going to prank a public proceding it needs to be understood that once the police make the first aggressive action toward you- the jig is up. It is simply unacceptable to fight off the police. If he had surrendered to them immediately he wouldn't have been tasered. If you feel the cops shouldn't be manhandling you then take it up with the judge. This is a good time to revisit News Jog Rule #72- Whenever a cop says to stop what you are doing you should immediately stop what you are doing. It's best for you and it's best for the cops. We'd love to be on the kid's side... but he was a prick- check out the tape.

This is one big storm! China Takes Brunt of Typhoon Wipha

Is it the Jog or does this new O.J. thingie just get stranger by the minute? Now one of the guys who is considered a victim of Simpson's 'sting operation' has suffered a massive heart attack... it sure would be convenient for 'the Juice' if that guy died before trial. And what about the set-up aspect of this story? The dude who brings O.J. in contact with the victims just happens to be taping the whole thing and decides to sell that tape to TMZ.com rather than submit it to the police department? Isn't it all a bit strange? The Jog can only assume that everyone involved in this bizarre ordeal- from the victims to the perpatrators are all scum-bags. There are no good guys here- but we all still win if O.J. finally goes to jail. It's a funny, funny world.
OJ Simpson's Prison Conditions Released
O.J.'s Jailers Release Photos of Cell, Inmate Attire

Sen. Larry 'I don't find men the least bit attractive' Craig made a surprise appearance in the Senate yesterday. A few brave colleagues embraced him while most gave him the cold shoulder.
Audio: Craig's Senate Homecoming

Another day, another congressional probe:
State Dept. Inspector Gen. Target of Congressional Probe

Once again lawmakers have decided residents of the nation's Capitol don't deserve representation in Congress.

That couple that went to Portugal with a daughter and came back without one has endured some rough PR over the last few weeks- and now they've decided to fight back in an effort to restore their good name. Which is, of course, important and the right thing to do- that is, so long as they didn't actually kill their kid.

The Federal Reserve stepped in and did what they felt was right to strengthen a weakening market by lowering the federal funds rate half a percentage point. The Jog defers to those who understand Wall Street better than we do- and we want to avoid a recession as much as anyone. But we can't help but wonder if all this dickering and focus on soft landings isn't creating a false economic environment that becomes even more vulnerable to real collapse. This move by the Fed was received well on Wall Street yesterday but will that positive mood last?

The Latest in Paki Intrigue:
Chief Justice Ready to 'Risk Life' to Uphold Law in Pakistan
Musharraf's Wife Likely to Contest Elections

Reader's Choice:
Dem's Happy with Bush's Choice for New Attorney General.
or-
Dem's Look to Stall New Attorney General Nominee

E.coli update:
E.coli in Bagged Lettuce Prompts International Recall

That cutie from the famous High School Musical and the more famous nude photo is now being sued by her ex-lawyer. It's not all bad news though- Vanessa Williams says Vanessa Hudgens will 'bounce back' from this nudie controversy just as she bounced back from her nudie scandal in the 80's.

Reader's Choice:
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Stay Strong
or-
Splitsville for Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron

Judge: Spears Must Undergo Random Testing

And finally:
We can't believe it- but he just might get away with it:
Spector Jurors Unable to Reach Verdict

There is plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.