Twatwaffles Of The Week

And away we go...................................

Number Five:  An unidentified hockey fan from London, Ontario, who took it upon himself or herself to chuck a banana peel at Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds during the Flyers neutral site exhibition game versus Detroit on 22 Sep 11.  The apparently racist incident took place while Simmonds, who is African-Canadian, was in the middle of his shootout attempt.  Simmonds showed the class that NHL players are known for when discussing the incident after the Flyers ultimately fell to the Wings 4-3:

"When you're a black man playing in a predominantly white man's sport, you've got to come to expect things like that," Simmonds said. "Over the past 23 years of my life, I've come to expect some things like that. But I'm older and more mature now, I kind of just left things roll off [my back]. I try not to think about stuff like that."

"Fan" Throws Banana Peel At Black NHL Player

Well, folks, is this 1961 or 2011?  Why, in this day and age, would someone choose to act like this much of a cad?  If you have this much of an issue with black folks, do me a favor and stay home from the rink.  The vast majority of hockey fans, myself included, don't behave like this, but your inane action will make all of us look bad.  Pathetic.  I don't for a second believe that this incident was not racial in nature; but even in the outside chance that it wasn't, does this buffoon have no idea how seriously a player could be injured if he fell over a banana peel (or any other debris) on the ice?  I say again, pathetic.

Number Four:  Ranchhodbhai Lakha, 61, of Alpharetta, Georgia who was recently sentenced to six months in prison for sexually assaulting a a sleeping 20 year old female passenger on a Dallas to Atlanta light in 2010.  The victim awoke to find Lakha touching her below the waist.  She told him to stop after removing his hand, after which he, like any good pervert, did it again.  He was reported to a flight attendant and arrested when the plane arrived in Atlanta. 

"Man" Gets Six Months For Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Airline Passenger

One of life's unanswered questions, amis.  Why do certain men think women are nothing more than their sexual playthings?  I just don't get it.

Number Three:  We have a group award for number three on our list this week.  The dishonor goes to the crowd at the Republican presidential debate in Orlando, FL on 22 Sep 11, who loudly booed an openly gay American solider who asked former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum if he would reinstate the recently repealed "Don't Ask; Don't Tell" policy regarding gay troops in the US military.

Republicans Boo US Soldier

That's right, dear readers, those high and mighty, incredibly patriotic citizens known as Republicans booed, BOOED, a member of the US military serving in Iraq.  You will recall that this is where the unjust, illegal, immoral war was stared by their fellow Republican, George W. Bush.  This young man, who happens to be gay, is putting his life on the line day in and day out to defend this country, and these lowlifes have the audacity to boo him for asking a perfectly acceptable question of Santorum regarding DATD?? 

Let me explain something here, friends, REAL Americans appreciate and respect all members of our military, regardless of their sexual orientation and regardless of our opinion on the wars that Bush started.  May I also take this opportunity to remind you, dear readers, that these are the same people who continuously question liberals and President Obama's dedication to, and love for, this country while they behave in such an atrocious manner?  They should be ashamed.  I am sure they are not, but they bloody well should be.

A Dicknozzle of Douchbaggery goes to right wing zealot Santorum for his rambling attempt to defend DADT by babbling about sex in the military and "social experimentation".  (Will someone please tell me what "social experimentation" is?) 

Santorum Rambles About Gay Members Of The Military

First of all, this isn't about sex, although Lord knows conservatives have more sexual hangups than Carter has liver pills,  It is about equal rights.  Should a married military couple not have sex, Mr. Santorum?  Should two heterosexual members of the military who develop romantic feelings for each other not engage in a sexual relationship if both parties decide that is what they want to do?  Ridiculous.  This is not about sex, sir, this is about gay and lesbian Americans who wish to serve their country, and you would deny them that opportunity merely because they are gay?  Or would is be okay if they served as long as they didn't have sex?  You, sir, are a disgrace to this great nation and to your party.

Number Two:  Ethel Fay Hampton, 40, of Las Cruces, NM, who was arrested on suspicion of negligent child abuse, along with her brother Rex Earl Hampton, 45, after police discovered Ethel Hampton's 22 month old son living in a house infested with cockroaches and spiders.  The squalid home was also reported to have an overwhelming stench of cat urine and feces.  The baby appeared to be suffering from insect and spider bites. and, along with Ethel Hampton's other children, is in state custody.

Children Found In Filthy, Roach Infested Home

Why, ladies and gentlemen, do people allow their children to live in filth?  The child has no say in the matter, and I am always disturbed by those who don't keep their children safe.  It is one thing to not adhere to what is considered the societal norm.  It is quite another to put your children at risk for disease and possible death.

Number One:  Muriel Keer, 39, of Denver, CO, who is currently under investigation for child abuse resulting in death of her infant son.  Ten month-old Aldrich Leathers was found floating in an overflowing bathtub by a man living in Keer's home.  The baby died after being rushed to hospital.  And what was Keer doing while her baby was drowning?  "Working" on a computer in her kitchen.  Lovely.

"Mom" Was On Computer When Baby Was Found Dead In Bathtub

Every week, I say it, folks.  I don't make this stuff up.  I just report it.

Peace and love, my brothers and sisters.