Updated Aug 29, 2012 - 1:28 pm
Chuck's List: Ron Paul is a political honey badger.
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Ron Paul
Ron Paul
He's never going to be president, but for all those people who complain they've given up on politics because they don't trust damn politicians, Ron Paul is your guy. He wants to get rid of the Fed, he wants to stop fighting on foreign soil without proper declarations of war and he believes in the smaller the government the better. And his message hasn't wavered for forty years. Ron Paul was asked if he'd like to speak at this week's Republican National Convention as a way of finally endorsing Mitt Romney as the Republican candidate for president. He declined. Why should he endorse someone whose policies and inconsistencies he's been challenging for years? Because the party expects him to? Not Ron Paul. He believes what he believes.
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Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong
The astronaut passed this week. And those who knew him used the same word over and over to describe him: humble. Yes, the first man to walk on the moon, and the only man who will ever be able to claim he was the first man to walk on the moon, was miraculously humble. Armstrong had the ultimate trump card to play in any debate over accomplishment. Boaster #1: "I have a house in the Hamptons." Armstrong: "Oh yeah? Well, I walked on the moon." Boaster #2: "I won an Olympic gold medal in kayaking." Armstrong: "Oh yeah? Well, I walked on the moon." Boaster #3: "I once walked on the moon." Armstrong: "Oh yeah? Well, I walked on it first." Winner: Armstrong. And yet he was marked by his humility. That's cool.
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Karen Klein
Karen Klein
Whether by pressure or for press, America's most famous bus monitor has agreed to begin an anti-bullying foundation with part of the $700,000 raised to comfort her in the wake of the much-publicized abuse she received from students on a school bus. Surely, you remember the video. I'm glad Klein had enough money to retire and could afford to do something special for herself with the cash, but I also believe she needed to make this type of financial gesture as well.
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Graham Spanier
Graham Spanier
The former Penn St. University President claimed this week he had no knowledge of Jerry Sandusky molesting children. And yet, there is email proof linking him to knowledge of at least one case. Spanier's public defense has been that authorities never provided him with written documentation claiming he should take action or investigate further. By that logic, if I were to see a person drowning in a pool, I should wait until the cops confirm that I should jump in and save him. Spanier is providing the classic example of the man who knows the spotlight has turned to him. He's the next to get punished, and he's desperate to have any part of his tale believed.
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Guys Weekend in Vegas
Guys Weekend in Vegas
I know it's a common solution. Grown men want to get together and have grown men fun, so let's go to Vegas. Well, I'm here to tell you it's a mistake. Vegas has become a destination for couples, collegians and addicts. Sorry to be the one to break this to you, but the movie The Hangover was a piece of fiction. And when you think about it, most of the stuff they did turned out horribly. A group of grown men will undoubtedly consist of individuals with different levels of finance, relationship status and morality. These men can not agree on how to enjoy themselves in Vegas! The result: Neutrality. And neutrality equals boring. And boring means no one has a good time. And as it turns out, you cannot have fun anywhere in America. "But a guy's trip has to be to Vegas!" Nope. Unless you're all on the same page in the three previously mentioned areas, guys trips should consist of alcohol, a comfortable seating arrangement, a sporting event every member enjoys and nothing more.
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Ken Whisenhunt
Ken Whisenhunt
Enough already. Kolb or get off the Skelton. Five weeks into training camp, four preseason games played and the Cardinals head coach still hasn't decided on a quarterback to start the 2012 football campaign? What's even worse than that? He's letting this week's practices decide. Enough. Pick a quarterback, coach! You can always remove him from any game. You have that right. So, what? You're afraid you're going to hurt someone's feelings? I got news for you. By waiting until opening day to choose the leader of your football team, you're failing to boost anyone's confidence, including the other 51 players on the roster's confidence in whoever doesn't lose this epic battle.
Chuck Powell, Host, Karie & Chuck
