February 23, 2013 Leave a Comment
You should love these guys no matter what team you’re a fan of. It was a pretty dramatic scene seeing Derek Jeter go down. Seeing Mariano go down was upsetting, but the guy just loves shagging fly balls. The important thing is that they are back and ready to make a playoff run without A-bum.
June 27, 2012 2 Comments
This is a contribution by Jason E. Castro. Jason is a writer from Staten Island who has published several short stories in on-line literary magazines such as Danse Macabre, MediaVirus Magazine, Sparkbright Magazine and Greensilk Journal. He also has two books to his credit, “Rowdies” published in 2011 and “Cricket for Souls” which has been accepted by Muse It Up Press. Read more of this post
January 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
What a great matchup we have this week for the NFC Championship.
Lets break this game down by position:
Eli Manning Leading The Way
Quarterback: Advantage Giants.
Eli Manning is not only a better passer than Alex Smith, but he is also much more clutch. Although Alex Smith had a breakout game against the Saints, Eli still gets the nod.
Also, Eli has the experience that is needed for pressure packed games like this. Eli is no stranger to tough situations on the road and with the exception of Tom Brady, Eli Manning is the most successful and experienced quarterback left in the playoffs.
Running Backs: Advantage 49ers.
The combination of Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter seemingly gives the Niners the advantage over the Giants in the run game. Jacobs and Bradshaw are good backs, but Gore is an elite caliber running back and Kendall Hunter is an excellent change of pace for him.
Both of the Niners’ backs will need to have an excellent game in order for the Niners to have any chance to pull off a victory and punch their ticket to Indianapolis.
Offensive Line: Advantage 49ers.
The Giants offensive line is excellent but their run blocking has been sub par the whole year. However, in the passing game the Giants have kept Eli upright and given him enough time to find his receivers downfield.
On the other hand, the 49ers offensive line is not only massive, but they impose their will on defenses. Joe Staley is one of the best Left Tackles in the league that no one has heard about.
Right Tackle Anthony Davis has also been great for the Niners all year-long. One of the key matchups in this game will be Staley/Davis against JPP and Tuck: I believe the winner of this matchup will tip the game in their team’s favor.
Wide Receivers: Advantage Giants
This was easy because the Giants receiving core is so much better than the 49ers.
Giants fans hope they see a lot of this.
With play-makers Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, and Mario Manningham on the outside look for Eli to get it to his weapons early and often.
I am very interested to see how the Niners deal with this three-headed monster. The Niners contained the Saints offense until the final 5 minutes of the 4th quarter. Simlilarly, they can not allow Eli to torch them late and they must stop him on 3rd downs.
Tight Ends: Advantage 49ers
Beckum and Ballard have been good surprises for Eli and the Giants passing attack. Both players will need to have an impact on this game whether it be through the passing game or picking up the 49ers blitz.
But make no mistake about it, the 49ers have the clear advantage here. Vernon Davis is a beast and force to be reckoned with.
Also one of the major strengths for the 49ers is one of the Giants major weaknesses.
Expect A Big Week From Vernon Davis
If for some ridiculous reason Vernon Davis is being covered by Michael Boley or Chase Blackburn, look for Alex Smith to exploit that matchup EVERY TIME.
Kenny Phillips will probably draw Vernon Davis on man coverage, this is a critical matchup that both teams need to win so it will be very interesting to see how the Perry Fewell decides to cover Davis.
Defensive Line: Advantage Giants
Not by much, but the Giants get the advantage in my opinion because of their pass rush ability. The key for the Giants is stopping the run; you can not allow Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter to dictate the pace of the game.
The key is if the Giants D-Line can stop the run on 1st and 2nd down and set up 3rd and longs for the 49ers offense.
Than the Giants will have a huge advantage and can use their speed on the d-line to their advantage against a stronger but slower 49ers offensive line.
Do not underestimate the 49ers defensive line, though. They consistently pressured and knocked down Drew Brees and thus held the great passing attack of the Saints more or less in check.
Linebackers: Advantage 49ers
Giants fans DON'T want to see this.
The 49ers have two of the best inside linebackers in the NFL with Patrick Willis and Navarro Bowman. In addition they have defensive rookie of the
year Aldon Smith and Aaron Brooks coming from the outside. All four of their linebackers are individually and collectively better than the Giants linebacker core.
I believe the Giants could have one of the worst linebacker cores in the NFL. Everyone wants to make comparisons to the ’07 Super Bowl team but the one player that the Giants do not have is Middle Linebacker Antonio Pierce.
Pierce was the leader and signal caller for the Giants defense in that Super Bowl run. His skill and attitude are missed and the Giants have never had a linebacker of decent caliber since.
Defensive Backs: Advantage 49ers
The 49ers led the league in takeaways this season and forced 5 turnovers against one the best offenses in the Saints.
Despite the secondary’s great play in Green Bay, I still feel that the Giants rely on their pass rush way too much and with the great running game the 49ers posses, the secondary could be exposed with one on one matchups.
The Giants knew Green Bay was not a good run team and very one-dimensional. This matchup will be the Giants’ biggest test in terms of balance between run and pass.
Special Teams: Advantage 49ers
Ted Ginn is a potential game changer from the kick and punt return positions. The Giants do not possess a specialist on kick and punt returns which can hurt the Niners in this aspect.
David Akers has been money all year. He broke the team points record set by JERRY RICE and set the record for most field goals made in NFL history. If you break a record held by Jerry Rice you instantly have the advantage in my opinion.
Andy Lee has also been a major weapon for the 49ers from the Punter position. He has consistently switched field position for the Niners defense all year.
Getting a short field for the Giants is CRUCIAL to their victory, but if Andy Lee is on his game the Giants will have to go the distance of the field against the best takeaway team in the league.
In the end, for some ridiculous reason I’m picking the Giants to win 24-21. After I’m done throwing up, check out my AFC Championship Breakdown coming soon!
Winner Gets A Chance
January 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
Brian Schottenheimer
Well Jets fans, our prayers have been answered.
At 11pm on January 10th, Brian Schottenheimer informed the Jets he would not return for the 2012 campaign.
When I heard of this news, I literally hugged a fellow Jet fan and thanked God Schotty was not coming back.
Where do the Jets go from here?
The new offensive coordinator is former Dolphins Head Coach, Tony Sparano. I like the move, Sparano brings energy and discipline to a team that badly needs it from the offensive side of the ball. Also, it never hurts taking a divisional rival’s head coach, so I like the thinking from Rex’s point of view.
Offensive Line and Assistant Head Coach Bill Callahan is not returning, he has accepted an offer from the Cowboys as the Offensive Line Coach.
Wide Receivers Coach Henry Ellard is also out.
So on the offensive side of the coaching staff we have two vacant positions.
League sources say Todd Haley is interviewing for both of the vacant positions.
I can also see the Jets landing Todd Haley as a Wide Receivers coach/Assistant Head Coach. Haley, also an offensive mind can help improve the Jets 25th ranked offense.
Haley, however, is the complete opposite of Rex, he is a strict disciplinarian and it can be hard to mesh these personalities. In addition, do you think players such as Santonio Holmes will respect the new coaching changes?
I hope so.
In my opinion this could be the most important season in the franchise’s history. I have never seen a team in such turmoil, everyday someone else comes out with an opinion on either Rex or Sanchez. I am not saying they do not deserve to be criticized, but when it comes from within, it is a MUCH different criticism.
If you’re going to say something, PUT YOUR NAME OUT WITH YOUR STATEMENT.
I am disgusted as a fan to see these reports of “anonymous” players calling out Sanchez and the Jet Organization. The only player that had the courage to actually say something and put his name out was 3rd-String quarterback Greg McElroy.
All of this back-talking only makes the Jet locker room look even worse than what people thought. Now I understand why this team failed, a lack of character. Things always go wrong in Football, it is how you respond that makes you better and shows a true medal of the team.
With the addition of Sparano and hopefully Haley, it will bring respectability to the Jets offensive coaching staff and a fresh start for the Jets Offense. Both coaches bring discipline and character to a team that desperately needs it.
January 10, 2012 3 Comments
Wild Card weekend has come and gone but will not be forgotten anytime soon.
There were many good match ups this past weekend and they did not disappoint.
Big Ol' Brandon Jacbos
Giants Pound Falcons 24-2 – This game was a combination of bad play from Atlanta and flawless execution from the Giants. Eli Manning led the way with 277 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. Besides an intentional grounding penalty in the end zone, Eli played flawless. Another important note for this win was the re-emergence of the Giants running game.
Jacobs and Bradshaw combined for 172 yards on the ground. If the Giants can sustain a run game, look for this team to make a Super Bowl run.
Last but not least, the Defense showed up to play. Atlanta has one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL and the Giants completely shut down the pass and run. The Defense was also stout in 3rd/4th and short plays. Atlanta went for twice on 4th and inches and were denied both times, tipping momentum and the game in their favor.
As for Atlanta, another year without a playoff win. Matt Ryan was ineffective and the defense was soft. This marks the 3rd straight year the Falcons have been one and done in the playoffs under the Mike Smith/Matt Ryan era.
Matty “Ice” has not lived up to his nickname in the playoffs and questions will only get tougher to answer the longer Ryan does not win in the playoffs.
Saints Muzzle Roar, Defeat Lions 45-28 – After falling behind early, the Saints showed their championship pedigree and experience and completely outplayed the Lions. Drew Brees was outstanding throwing for 466 yards and three touchdowns. The Saints displayed their offensive greatness by setting playoff records for total yards(626) and first downs (34).
The Saints offense has just been amazing this season and just looks unstoppable. This team is just unbeatable at home going undefeated so far this season (including playoffs).
Make no mistake about it, the Saints completely outmatched Detroit.
However, the Lions are coming. The Lions just happen to have run into the worst possible match up for their team. Stafford is the real deal, Calvin Johnson is a beast, and the defense will get better with time. 4 seasons ago this was an 0-16 team, since than this team has made significant progress and have only gotten better.
Trust me, the Lions will be good for a long time and the future looks bright.
Houston Outplays Cincy, Defeats Bengals 31-10 - Congratulations to Houston for their first playoff win in team history. The Texans won their first division title and playoff game and played like a team that has been there before. What made this so impressive is the journey this team has taken this season and winning the style in which they won this playoff game.
If you told me the Texans would lose Matt Schuab, Mario Williams for the season and not have Andre Johnson consistently this season , I would have thought you were crazy.
Arian Foster torched the Bengals defense with 24 carries for 153 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Clearly Arian Foster is the MVP for this team. Ben Tate’s emergence gives the Texans an excellent two-headed monster in the backfield.
Another impressive point, the Texans defense was dominant with forcing turnovers and holding the Bengals to only 10 points.
These are not the same old Texans, with no defense and just a prolific passing game, this team runs the ball extremely well and has a dominant defense.
And to think, the Texans had one of the worst pass defenses in NFL HISTORY.
Wade Phillips is the best off season acquisition of the year.
The Bengals had an impressive year going 9-7 and making it to the playoffs.
Nothing was expected of this team pre-season.
However, they have found their quarterback of the future in Andy Dalton and their go-to guy in A.J Green. With two first round picks in this upcoming draft, look for the Bengals to improve and become a force in the AFC North.
Tebow Throws For 316 Yards
Mile High Victory, Broncos Defeat Steelers 29-23 – The first postseason playoff game in history under the new overtime rules did not come into effect.
Why?
Tim Tebow on the first play from scrimmage in overtime, threw an 80 yard touchdown pass to Demaryious Thomas to seal Pittsburghs fate.
This was by far the most exciting game of the weekend.
Besides Ike Taylor getting completely owned by Thomas to end the game, The Steelers just looked old and confused. Poor tackling and man coverage along with an unhealthy Big Ben and Pouncey also led to the Steelers demise.
Tebow threw for 316 yards (John 3:16 reference) and 3 touchdowns against the #1 RANKED DEFENSE.
I’m sorry Tebow Hater Nation, but now I am a believer.
The Defense stepped up also. They shut the door on Big Ben twice in the final minutes when the game was tied, so i give the Broncos defense an enormous amount of credit in this win.
Big Ben was sacked 5 times and threw an INT. This is not the Big Ben we are used to seeing in the playoffs.
Of course the Steelers would forget how to tackle and have important players out (Ryan Clark, Pouncey) against the Broncos.
Tim Tebow has GOD on his side
Despite my sarcasm, it is remarkable how Tebow has turned around this 1-4 team under Kyle Orton into one of the most talked about and inspiring teams of the year.
Matchup Ratings for Divisional Games:
1.) Saints At 49ers, 5 Stars - Great offense meets great defense. Old school versus new school football, this will be a great game in my opinion.
Can the Saints stop the run?
Can the 49ers contain Drew Brees?
Which philosophy will dictate the game and eventually win?
So many questions and such an intriguing match up, I “can’t wait” (Bart Scott reference) for this match up, it should be a great one.
2.) Giants At Green Bay, 5 stars – Both teams have suspect defenses and great quarterback play.
Which quarterback will have the better game?
Both Eli and Aaron have had historic seasons and in my opinion, which ever quarterback has the better game will win it in the end.
This match up gave us one of the great games of the regular season with the Packers staying perfect and edging the Giants 38-35 (the same score they lost to the Patriots to when they went on to win the Super Bowl).
So will history repeat itself for the Giants? or will Aaron Rodgers continue his dominance this season and lead the Pack to the NFC Championship game.
We’ll wait and see..
3.) Broncos At Patriots, 4 1/2 Stars - Literally 30 minutes after the Broncos win, the Patriots released an AP report stating that Josh McDanniels will be on the sideline for the Patriots as an offensive consultant.
Classic Belichek, congrats on your playoff win Denver, now i will hire your former head coach from last season that drafted both Tim Tebow and Damaryious Thomas.
Perfectly done, Mr. Belichek
It just seems that Patriots always have an edge and in this match up they are clearly the team with the edge.
Despite Tebow’s dramatics, Tom Brady is too good and rarely loses at home in the playoffs.
The biggest factor in this game will be if the Broncos can control the clock and keep Brady off the field.
Something that is very possible, the Patriots have one of the worst defense in the league. However, with the signing of McDaniels, the Patriots have gained an inside advantage on the Broncos most important offensive weapons, Tebow and Thomas.
The Road To The Superbowl
4.) Texans At Baltimore, 4 Stars – I love defensive struggles so this might be a high ranking depending on the style of football you enjoy.
The Ravens seem to have a clear advantage across the board on paper.
The Ravens are more experienced, have home field advantage, and are healthy.
I feel that the Texans have been a great story, but their end could be near.
Both defenses are stacked and are the clear strengths of both teams. Also both teams present excellent running back play (Rice from Baltimore, Foster from Houston).
Which quarterback makes the mistake to cost their team the game?
The pressure is all on Baltimore, with Pittsburgh out, this could be their best chance to finally obtain a Super Bowl birth.
On the other hand, Houston is playing with house money, they do not have their quarterback and best defensive player. However, they have played inspired football and i could see this backfiring on Baltimore with the pressures of finally being home in the playoffs.
Can Flacco perform at home and not lose it for his team? or Will Arian Foster carry Houston to an upset?
January 4, 2012 3 Comments
Rex Ryan's guarantees failed
Just like many Jet fans, I am wondering what direction the team will be heading towards the 2012 campaign.
From being considered Super Bowl contenders to not even making the playoffs, I can’t even say the mighty have fallen because the Jets were not even able to dominate.
Lets outline what has happened since the beginning of the Jets season and how quickly the perception has changed for this team.
To narrow it down, I will divide the season into four quarters:
1st quarter (2-2) - The Jets got off to a good 2-0 start. They received a gift from Dallas when Romo forgot the fact that Darelle Revis plays for the Jets.
However, the first “bump” in the road occurred when Pro Bowl Center Nick Mangold suffered a high ankle sprain. Mangold was out for 2 weeks and the Jets suffered badly without him, getting crushed by Oakland and humiliated by Baltimore.
2nd Quarter (3-1) – After their 3-game losing streak, the Jets turned around with a 3-game winning streak. After losing in New England, the Jets had good wins against Miami, San Diego, and an impressive victory against Buffalo.
Sitting at 5-3, the Jets seemed primed to overtake the division from the struggling Patriots.
3rd Quarter (2-2) – The Patriots and Broncos crushed the Jets spirits in my opinion.
Both times the Jets were handed heartbreaking losses. The Patriots set the Jets straight and let them know that this was THEIR DIVISION.
Tebow took flight with a 95 yard drive to seal the Jets fate. The Jets would rebound with wins against Buffalo and Washington but the losses to New England and Denver still loomed.
4th Quarter (1-3) - The Jets saved their worst for last.
The Eagles destroyed the Jets, and Santonio Holmes played awful committing two turnovers on his own (1 returned for touchdown). The Jets than lost their battle for New York when the Giants completely outplayed and outcoached the Jets.
Sanchez was awful and the Defense gave up a back-breaking 99 yard touchdown reception to Victor Cruz.
Finally, in Jason Taylor’s last game, the Dolphins sealed any hope for the Jets by embarrassing the Jets 19-17.
The Jets went from being a solid pick for the Super Bowl to an average 8-8 team with MAJOR leadership problems.
This Dolphins loss not only sealed the Jets playoff hopes, but it could seal the fate for Holmes, Schottenheimer, and Sanchez as Jets.
I do not know how Holmes can step foot in that locker room again after quitting on his team. What’s worse is that no team will trade for Holmes, so the Jets are stuck with a horrible contract.
Santonio Holmes quit on his team
Holmes is due $12 Million and if the Jets cut him, $12 Million will go against their cap and Holmes will be a free agent. It’s a tough pill to swallow but it will be VERY interesting to see what exactly the Jets do with Holmes.
How Brian Schottenheimer is still an Offensive Coordinator is beyond my comprehension. I love Rex, but this is beyond idiotic, it simply does not make any sense. His influence on Mark Sanchez seems only hazardous to be honest, especially when you have Tom Moore there for you.
For those who do not know Tom Moore, he molded Peyton Manning into the player he is today. Peyton Manning is pretty good, (4 MVPs, 1 Super Bowl Ring) but why do that?
Yeah, same old Jets.
Mark Sanchez.. I don’t know where to begin, I almost feel bad for him. Sanchez in his young career has acquired 30+ wins and a good playoff record but has just looked horrible this season. I feel he just tried to do too much.
Schottenheimer completely undermined him with awful play calling. However, that does not excuse awful decision-making on Sanchez’s part. I feel like more defensive lineman picked him off than cornerbacks.
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE:
1.) FIRE SCHOTTY – Seriously! You have Tom Moore, I would give Moore a blank check and beg him to be the Offensive Coordinator. He is more than qualified and from Rex’s perspective, you will not have to worry about the Offense AT ALL, you can completely focus on the defense.
2.) Veteran Leadership - Talent is not everything. You need guys that are respected. I feel that Rex tried to be the figure-head of the locker room. Rex is trying to do so much, and he should focus more on his job.
Sign guys that will back you up.
Players such as Tony Richardson, Damien Woody, Jericho Cotchery were sorely missed in the locker room and it showed.
3.) 2012 Draft - the Jets will have a top 20 pick, it is CRUCIAL that they hit a home run with this pick.
The Jets needs include a Free safety,Right Tackle, linebacker and defensive lineman.
There will be impact players for the Jets to take with their pick, so they better get it right.
4.) No guarantees/No Excuses - I love Rex’s confidence, but I hoped he learned his lesson this year.
Football is the one sport with no guarantees (not even players contracts are, you think Superbowls are?)
Some Jet fans might say, “well Namath guaranteed a Superbowl victory and backed it up.”
Yes, He did guarantee a Superbowl victory, but the Jets were already IN the Superbowl. He didn’t guarantee anything during the regular season.
And one more thing.
Please stop with the excuses, Rex.
Just take the failure of the season and deal with it. I am a huge Ryan fan, but you have to sit back and lick your wounds (or grab a snack?)
December 25, 2011 3 Comments
December 23, 2011 4 Comments
A great perspective of what the world is going to be like in a few years.
Skip ahead to 5:27, because the gentlemen introducing Kaku apparently has no idea who he is and has to look at his papers to figure out his credentials.
Pretty pathetic.
This video is a little on the long side, but if you can spare an hour to figure out how your future is going to look like, it is certainly worth it.
Enjoy! 
December 22, 2011 2 Comments
Sadly, I’m a die hard Mets fan.
Throughout my life, I’ve experienced tons of disappointment from the team and it started to go completely downhill in 2006. I got to witness Carlos Beltran watch a curveball drop in for a strike and the Cardinals go on to the World Series. Things got even better when Fred and Jeff Wilpon got all tied up in the Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme.
The team has now completely gone to hell.
The Wilpons’ have brought in the “moneyball” front office to be the face of the business end of the franchise… and eat shit. Jose Reyes, has walked without an offer. Quality players have walked by without even the thought of throwing money their way.
Listen, if the Mets weren’t in New York, this would be okay. But this is a BIG MARKET town. This is New York City.
If the team is going to try to bring people to the stadium, you need to spend money on superstars. Their current attempt at getting people to Citi, is to have cheaper ticket packages. Why the hell would I drop fifty dollars on five games (a very good deal if I had someone to watch), to witness the worst pitching staff in baseball give up 8 runs a game… and maybe Ike Davis hit a home run and make a great play? The latter would happen ONLY if I’m lucky. Chances are he’ll be hurt.
My favorite part about this offseason, is the Mets attempt at downplaying their lack of money. They announced their new “throwback-esque” jersey; which is the same jersey, but with no black outlining (the only thing that kind of, sort of, reminded me of my childhood hero, Mike Piazza, and their incredible 1999 and 2000 seasons). They are changing the walls so they’re pulled in a bit more (more homers, yay!), and making them blue.
I guess people will go to Citi to see some fancy new jerseys and shiny blue walls. Maybe. Probably not.
Can I also add that the Wilpons’ are trying to lure people into buying minority shares of the team? Twenty million dollar investment and you get to hang out with Mr. Met (at the stadium only; he can’t come to your son’s bar mitzvah, sorry), a business card, a weekend trip to a road game (of their picking- so you’re probably going to Pittsburgh or Washington, DC), and other perks that you should get for buying season tickets, spending 50 a game on hot dogs and beer, and maybe an authentic jersey at the stadium; not for spending TWENTY MILLION, and then not getting to have a say.
The Mets need to be saved, and they need to be saved now. Step one: MLB needs to strip the team from Fred and Jeff. Step two: Mark Cuban needs to buy them. Step three: I need to become friends with Mark Cuban, who will then introduce me to Vinny Chase and we’ll all hang out in LA, and live happily ever after.
Look out for my next post on my highlights of 2011, which will include: tv shows, food, music, nyc establishments, vacations, engagements, gadgets, and more. What it will not include: the Mets and my lactose intolerance, because they both suck.
Follow me on twitter! I tweet about a lot of stuff. I promise you may laugh. @fromheretoli
December 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
December 13, 2011 2 Comments
JPP is a stud
In their most important game of the season, the New York giants were able pull off a thrilling comeback to beat the Dallas Cowboys 37-34.
Down by 12 with just under 6 minutes left in the game, the Giants, powered by Eli Manning, were able to score 15 unanswered points and regain control of the NFC East. Once again Eli Manning proved that he is indeed “Elite”, throwing for 400 yards, 2 TD’s, and 1 INT and leading the Giants on two consecutive touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to cap an improbable win for the G-Men. Jason Pierre Paul aka JPP made big plays all night, sacking Tony Romo twice, forcing a fumble, and blocking a Dan Bailey field goal that would have sent the game into overtime. JPP is quickly becoming one of the most feared and versatile defensive players in the league in just his second season and should be a big time player in this league for many years to come.
If not for Aaron Rodgers, Eli would be in the running for MVP
Despite the big victory in Dallas on Sunday night, the Giants still have a lot of work to do if they plan on making the playoffs. The giants defense has been dreadful the past three weeks allowing opposing quarterbacks to throw for a combined 1,080 yards, 12 TD’s, and just 1INT. Two weeks ago Aaron Rodgers drove down the field :58 seconds and put the the Packers in position to kick the game winning field goal, and if not for JPP tony Romo would have done the same thing, but this time with :46 Seconds. If the Giants plan on making the playoffs this year they need to fix the problems they are having on defense. The pass rush has not been there consistently in the second half of the season, the linebackers are struggling to stop the run, and the secondary can’t cover anyone. You can count on Aaron Ross being burned at least twice a game, and Prince Amukamara‘s youth and lack of playing time have been evident these past three games. The Giants play the Redskins, the Jets and than they close the season with a crucial game against the Cowboys. The G-men must fix the problems on defense and continue to get MVP like performances from Eli Manning if they have hopes of getting into the playoffs and making a deep run.
November 29, 2011 12 Comments
The Freedom of Information Act of 1966 reveals some pretty interesting and disturbing information about the workings of our Central Intelligence Agency. One of the events that the act exposes is an operation called Midnight Climax.
Midnight Climax was an operation that the CIA ran in the early 1950′s. The operation stemmed from the CIA’s mind-control research program that also began in the 1950′s. The operation was designed to study the effects of LSD on non-consenting individuals. These individuals from San Francisco, New York and Marin were lured back to safe houses by prostitutes hired by the CIA.
These prostitutes, which were on the CIA payroll, were instructed to lure clients back to the houses where they were later given doses of a wide range of substances including LSD. The subjects had no idea they were being drugged, and they were observed and monitored behind one-way glass.
The CIA wanted to evaluate the responses of the individuals while under the influence of these psychedelic substances. Their ultimate goal was to evaluate the possible use of mind-altering drugs in field operations.
Is this a scene from a movie? No, this is an actual operation performed by the Central Intelligence Agency of our American government. As crazy as it may seem, these events actually occurred to unsuspecting individuals who gave no authority or consent to be experimented on. The CIA simply lured them into taking LSD against their will to evaluate the effectiveness of the psychedelic substance.
Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, this operation was finally exposed to the public. If you are like me, you probably haven’t heard of this from any mainstream news source. It seems strange that something like this doesn’t get as much attention as it should.
Our government has used its power to make their own citizens do something against their own will. Ethics and morals were simply thrown out the window for this operation. Is this in any way justifiable?
If you believe the government is acting in your best interest, you should think again. You have been exposed to numerous sources of propaganda to condition you to believe that everything is going the way it should be. It is time to wake up, think for yourself, research history, and realize that we are simply pieces to the puzzle of the business that is our American government.
How would you feel if you were on of the “test subjects”? Just because the subjects acted immorally by supporting prostitution, in no way does it make it justifiable for a government agency to run such an operation. This, and other secretive operations by the CIA have been going on all throughout history. You wont find any of this information on FOX news. You are going to have to do some independent research to formulate a completely new view on our society. Turn off the TV and the government run news stations and start to expand your knowledge to make yourself more aware of the madness that is going on within our government.
