Category Archives: rant

Artificial “Intelligence”

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Clark Bunch

My Facebook account has been restricted for 30 days, then 60 days, and now 90 days for memes I shared back in 2016 and 2021. (The 90 day restriction was for the same meme as the 60 day one, shared … Continue reading →

Posted in rant | Tagged algorithms, Facebook, restrictions, sarcasm, sense of humor, suspensions, you have got to be kidding me | Leave a comment

What the crap?

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Saw this at Walmart today: I’m not saying they should or shouldn’t. I’m just passing through life, in this case my favorite retail giant, noticing things and making comments. This is my two cents worth. On the one hand, I … Continue reading →

Posted in entertainment, rant | Tagged crap, emoji, emoticon, entertainment, movies, product tie ins, retail, The Emoji Movie, toys, Walmart | Leave a comment

It’s Not Trump’s Flag

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Clark Bunch

The Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that burning an American flag was a protected first amendment right of free speech. A proposed amendment in 1990 to criminalize burning the flag fell short. So what are flag burners protesting? It must … Continue reading →

Posted in news, politics, rant | Tagged America, American flag, flag burning, Hillary supporters, Trump protesters | Leave a comment

Rant: Every Radio Controlled Aircraft is Not a Drone

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Clark Bunch

Drone: An autonomous pilotless aircraft or missile; Unmanned Aviation Vehicle (UAV) Drones are used in military exercises to fly reconnaissance missions or deliver ordnance. They may fly a pre-programmed course with limited “decision making” ability of their own or be remotely … Continue reading →

Posted in rant | Tagged drone, drones, Radio Controlled, RC, UAV, Unmanned Aviation Vehicle | 1 Comment

How Netflix Works

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Clark Bunch

Here’s an idea: IF NETFLIX WOULD QUIT BUYING A THOUSAND DVD’S EVERY TIME A NEW MOVIE COMES OUT THEY WOULD HAVE MORE MONEY. Continue reading →

Posted in entertainment, rant | Tagged Blockbuster, Comcast, DVD rental, movies, NetFlix, streaming video, Xfinity | Leave a comment

Wagons Ho!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Clark Bunch

I have noticed a trend in automotive design over the past few years. It seems that every vehicle wants to be a station wagon. Maybe they call themselves a wagon, maybe they hang on to the “crossover SUV” label, but … Continue reading →

Posted in cars, rant | Tagged 2014, Dodge Magnum, Ford Connect Transit Wagon, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Odyssey, Lincoln MKT, Nissan Pathfinder, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover, station wagons, Volvo XC70 | 2 Comments

Unsinkable?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Clark Bunch

… … … And the band played on.

Posted in economy, politics, rant | Tagged disaster, economy, fiscal cliff, going down with the ship, Titanic | Leave a comment

The Mitt Romney Free Sticker Scam

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Clark Bunch

I signed up a few weeks ago to get a free Mitt Romney sticker. I filled out a form including my name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. I get 4 or 5 emails per day to support the Romney … Continue reading →

Posted in politics, rant | Tagged Barack Obama, election, Mitt Romney, Obama, President, Romney | Leave a comment

Sam Holbrook, Boo Hiss

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Clark Bunch

I understand the purpose of the infield fly rule. A pop fly that could otherwise be easily caught might be intentionally dropped in order to make a double play. The rule exists to protect base runners, even though it worked … Continue reading →

Posted in rant, sports | Tagged Atlanta Braves, Braves v Cards, infield fly rule, Saint Louis Cardinals, Sam Holbrook, Wildcard game, worst MLB ref in the game | Leave a comment