A Better 2011 List of Sexiest Men of All Time

I have to admit, I like all those end of year lists that pop up the week after Christmas. But I’m ALWAYS annoyed by the “Sexiest Men of (insert year here)” because by-in-large they aren’t. Just not into pretty boys who dominate Hollywood. I can’t speak for gay men, but generally women need a little more than looks to go on.

But this was the last straw, Entertainment Weekly came out with their 25 Sexiest men of All Time. ALL time. #1 is Christian Bale. Easy on the eyes, but hottest man ever? Eric Bana…who is that? Orlando Bloom…nice elf, but really? Leonardo DiCaprio…shoot me now.

So I’ve come up with a much improved list of the Top 10 Sexiest Men of All Time. Gay or straight, I hope you enjoy…

#10 - Tom Selleck

It’s customary for these lists to contain celebrities, here’s our nod to pop culture…Tom “You-Will-Always-Be-Magnum-To-Us” Selleck…

We love him as an actor and in real life. Devoted family man, he graduated from USC on a basketball scholarship, served in the California Army National Guard during the Watts Riots. He became a Hollywood heart throb in the days before it became standard to wax men into shiny, hairless hermaphrodites. These days he wrangles his own avocado ranch, is a board member and spokes person for the NRA, and continues to light up the screen as a timeless All-American man.


#9 - Anyone who DOESN’T look like these losers…

Why would anyone is having sex with any of these people just makes me sad for humanity…and our gene pool.


#8 – Sci-Fi Anti-Hero’s

OK, time for TMI…I’m a geek. Not really into celebrities, but I love the characters they play. Especially the archetypal, Western inspired, science fiction Anti-Hero. Men who are conflicted by their own self-interest, but rise to do the right thing in the end. Not interested Harrison Ford one bit…love Han Solo. Do NOT want to know what Vin Diesel or Nathan Fillion are like in real life…but their characters in Pitch Black and Firefly (respectively) are pretty darn hunky. Does that make the writers the sexy ones? Sometimes fantasy is better than reality.


#7 – Teddy Roosevelt

Born an asthmatic child, but grew up to be one of the single most accomplished men in history. New York City police commissioner, Rough Rider and hero of the Spanish-American War, Vice President, youngest U.S. President, built up the Navy, established an independent Panama, forged the Panama Canal, won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the Russo-Japanese War, established our great National Forests and Parks. Family man, academic, adventurer…and if you can get past all that crazy face hair, pretty easy on the eyes.

Barry, who?


#6 Mario Contreras, Stephen Kane and Carlos Partida

(photo of three with Charger, Toby Wiest, at thank you ceremony)

Just three normal Joe’s…construction workers pouring concrete at a Carlsbad elementary school when they heard gun shots. They looked up to see Brendan Liam O’Rourke shooting at a playground full of children. These hard working fathers didn’t hesitate for a moment when they ran toward the shooter and chased him on foot until Partida was able to jump in his pick-up and ram O’Rourke with the truck. Then a little good ‘ol fashioned fist party took place until they were sure the shooter was no longer a threat and police could take custody (thank God, no students were killed, but two second grade girls were injured before the shooter was ‘subdued.’


#5 One Seriously Badass Japanese Dude

Thanks to our friend Beers With Demo, we learned of Hideaki Akaiwa…unbelievable real life hero. Following the earthquake and tsunami that devastated his town of Ishinomaki, Japan, he managed to find SCUBA gear and dove into freezing cold, oncoming waves to to find and rescue his wife from their mostly submerged home. And then went back in to find his mother. And then back to find anyone else still alive in the wreckage.

What kind of man do YOU want to be married to when the world ends?


#4 - The SLOB’s

If you ladies haven’t checked out the men of our very own San Diego Local Order of Bloggers, then you are missing out some seriously sexy brain power. There is something for everyone from Christian Conservative, to vegan Libertarian, to Atheist Objectivist, to irreverent sports, beer, law, theology econ and I.T. guru’s. But sorry, ladies, all but one of our fine authors is married, so you are going to have to mud wrestle for the last single, free-thinking man in Southern California.


#3 – Men in Uniform

This one needs no explanation…cause these guys are just smokin’ hot…

And these guys..

Them too…

Since hubby was one of these, I’m especially partial to…

Gotta love the police and firemen too!


#2 - "Disabled" Vets

I cannot possibly imagine what it’s like to survive the horrific injuries that befall our men and women in uniform. But when you see one of these vets with a leg (or more) missing and they’re working out, raising their families and taking on life, it takes your breath away. Any man who can lose an entire body part (or more), dust himself off and keep going…he’s a survivor. And that appeals not only on a base Darwinian level, but on a highly spiritual one as well. Off the charts sexy.


#1 - Hard Working Men

Our number one spot includes some of our previous choices…men who understand that it’s not about loving your job, but loving the reason you have a job. They are the sexiest men of all time. And in this economy, it means more than ever. Having a bachelor’s in business but holding down three part time jobs because that’s what’s available. The father who is learning to be Mr. Mom because his wife still has a job with some healthcare benefits. Real men doing real work and not whining about it…SEXXXXXY.

So to my amazing husband who straps on 40 lbs. of body armor and equipment to head out and deal with the worst elements of society…and all the other men who roll out to work each day with their heads held high…honest to God, there isn’t a single Hollywood pretty boy who can hold a candle to you.





P.S. I’m sure the Goddess at Temple of Mut will agree with me, we would like to award an Honorable Mention to the Hell on Wheels lead character, Cullen Bohannon. Do NOT want to know what Anson Mount is like in person. Just keep playing the tormented hero bent on avenging the brutal murder of his wife and son. A time tested plot devise that gets us every time.

What the Hell is Jenny Beth Thinking?

Word is that Jenny Beth Martin of the Tea Party Patriots is steering the umbrella organization into co-sponsoring a GOP presidential debate with the Southern Republican Leadership Conference…on CNN. WTF?!!

Uh...for anyone who’s conveniently forgotten, the tea party began as a reaction to the crappy job the GOP was doing representing the interests of the taxpayers. Playing footsie with them corrupts our roll as a platform for ALL taxpayers.

And who in their right mind wants to see ANOTHER debate? Makes TPP look even more out of touch that the Republican Party.

Jenny Beth, take a vacation from all those trips to DC…the Potomac is polluting your judgment.

Federal Law Ignored in Mark Meckler's Arrest?

OK, folks, so yesterday I shared the story about Mark Meckler being arrested in New York’s LaGuardia airport for possessing a firearm and ammo in a locked case...while declaring it to the check-in agent. Gun and ammo in locked case = good enough for the TSA...class C felony with New York Port Authority.

And something about all this just seemed off. So off to Google I go...and one, yes, just one, search of “New York Gun Laws About Transporting Firearms” led me to this very helpful link at the NRA where I read the following...

“...A provision of the federal law known as the Firearms Owners` Protection Act, or FOPA, protects those who are transporting firearms for lawful purposes from local restrictions which would otherwise prohibit passage....

...Under FOPA, notwithstanding any state or local law, a person is entitled to transport a firearm from any place where he or she may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he or she may lawfully possess and carry it, if the firearm is unloaded and locked out of reach...”

Really!!? I’ve been a gun owner for years and didn’t know this FEDERAL protection existed (not that we take firearms over state lines regularly).

The good folks at the NRA also include this helpful tip...

“...Special Advisory for New York and New Jersey Airports: Despite federal law that protects travelers, authorities at JFK, La Guardia, Newark and Albany airports have been known to enforce state and local firearms laws against airline travelers who are merely passing through the jurisdiction. In some cases, even persons traveling in full compliance with federal law have been arrested or threatened with arrest...”

Let me see if I have this straight...New York and New Jersey law enforcement agencies think its ok to thumb their noses at Federal law protecting civil liberties.
But wait! There’s more...

“...some state and local governments treat this federal provision as an "affirmative defense" that may only be raised after an arrest... “

So lets recap. Federal law exists to protect travelers in ‘temporary transit” with firearms from local gun laws as long as a weapon is locked and out of reach. New York Port Authority police have an alleged pattern of arresting travelers anyway...including Mark Meckler...all the while knowing the charges won’t hold. Hmm.

Might scare law abiding citizens from lawfully transporting a firearm through New York to avoid the hassle. Wonder how this is going to go over now that they’ve tried to bully a full-time activist who earns a living promoting Constitutional Liberties?

Oh, and one more thing...notice that NONE of the news agencies are talking about the Firearms Owners Protection Act...not one. I’m a housewife with a slow satellite connection, kids spun up on Christmas and a sinus infection, if I can find this info in two minutes I have to wonder what the hell is going on in these news rooms.

P.S. The lovely and talented LaDonna Harvey of San Diego’s KOGO 95.7FM and AM600 interviewed me today on this very topic. I’m pretty hopped up on cold meds, but I think the general idea comes across. PODCAST HERE

UPDATE: Big shout out to the Goddess at Temple of Mut for sharing the story and with her usual wit, pointing out that if CA is Hell, NY is Hell's Toilet. B-Daddy at The Liberator Today elegantly channels the late great Christopher Hitchens by summing up this whole sorted business in a few choice sentences. Another Goddess of the airwaves, Tammy Bruce also weighed in on the Meckler arrest yesterday.

TPP's Mark Meckler Arrested at NY Airport...For Carrying Gun in LOCKED Case

** BE SURE TO READ THE LATEST UPDATE on how New York authorities are ignoring the FEDERAL Firearms Owners' Protection Act in the arrest of Meckler. **

You may have already heard the news that Mark Meckler, Co-Founder of Tea Party Patriots, was arrested at LaGuardia Airport today, but no one sums up the facts it better than alleged Felon himself...

“So...yes...I did get arrested at La Guardia today for carrying a perfectly legal, registered, unloaded handgun in temporary transit in a locked, TSA approved case.  The fun began when I declared it to the ticketing agent, and asked for the appropriate form, per procedure, from her.  I've done this all across the country, more times than I can count.

It is an outrage against liberty...and we'll be fighting it.  It's been one heck of a day, and I appreciate all the outpouring of support.  Sitting in there all day today, the idea of liberty deprived becomes much more than a theoretical one.  It ups my passion for what we do a thousand times over.  It is almost impossible to explain how it felt, on so many levels.  

Here's the official statement.  I'm afraid I can't say a lot more because it's a pending legal matter and I have to follow the lawyers instructions.  But there was no way I wasn't going to reach out to you guys personally.

"Mark Meckler, an attorney and National Coordinator for Tea Party Patriots, who holds a concealed-carry permit from the state of California, today was charged with a firearms violation at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. While in temporary transit through the state of New York in possession of an unloaded, lawful firearm that was locked in a TSA-approved safe, he legally declared his possession of the firearm in his checked baggage at the ticket counter as required by law and in a manner approved by TSA and the airline, yet was arrested by port authority for said possession."

Any support you can provide in response to blog items etc., is greatly appreciated.  This is a perfect example of our liberties under attack. 

Mark”

And for anyone who wants to know, here is the OFFICIAL TSA POLICY FOR CHECKING A FIREARM ONTO AN AIRPLANE

The Port Authority says he was arrested because possession of an unloaded firearm AND ammunition in a LOCKED case is the equivalent of carrying a loaded weapon...

“"He had the weapon and ammunition, and that's like having a loaded weapon," Della Fave said."

(Port Authority Spokesperson)

LIKE having a loaded weapon. LIKE.

I’m no gun law specialist, but is this really the logic in New York? Do you have to carry your ammo in a separate locked case? Or is owning and gun AND ammunition illegal? Cause we’re in opposite world here and I just want to know the rules.

And I thought California sucked.



P.S. For the record, I know Mark, he’s good guy and an even better attorney. I have no doubt that he will not only win this fight, and probably have fun doing it.

P.P.S. This story just reminded me...if you are looking for that last minute stocking stuffer, look no further...handgun ice cube tray

San Diego PD Protect Port from Occupy Blockade...so far

*** SCROLL DOWN FOR EYE WITNESS UPDATE FROM OUR FRIEND BEERS WITH DEMO ***

About 9am, I'm watchin the Occupy San Diego Livestream, and so far San Diego PD is keeping the port open by restricing protesters to the sidewalk (South Entrance).

UPDATE: Despite pleading with truck drivers to honor the protest, they are streaming into the port...to earn a paycheck. Livestream confirms 3 arrests so far.

UPDATE 2: Livestream has been down for a while. Occupy Wall Street tweeted that their equipment has been confiscated by the police. I can only assume that is why the San Diego feed is down. Alternative SDO livestream is also not working. Weather may be a factor. OSD Twitter and FB pages aren't being updated with much intel. Looks like Oakland and Portland Ports have been shut down (not surprisingly)...but there are indications that police plan to move into Oakland protest en-mass. Sounds like Long Beach/Los Angeles remain mostly open. No word from any of the Hawaiian ports. No word from inland blockade actions.

UPDATE 3: Occupy San Diego twitter feed announing that the blockade will contiue tomorrow...big surprise.

UPDATE 4: Update VIA FREEREPUBLIC:

"SAN DIEGO — Five Occupy San Diego protesters were arrested downtown Monday morning as they took part in an effort to shut down the Port of San Diego, port authorities said.

About 80 people who had marched from Chicano Park to the Tenth Avenue Marine Port about 6:30 a.m. divided into groups and blocked entry at the north and south gates, Port of San Diego spokesman Ron Powell said.

Group organizers put the number of people participating at 150 to 200.

Police declared the group was an unlawful assembly and ordered it to disperse.

Protesters were warned around 7:30 a.m. that they would be arrested if they did not move and about an hour later the demonstrators who would not vacate the streets were taken into custody, Powell said.

Those arrested face charges of failing to disperse and obstructing a police officer, authorities said.

Harbor police Assistant Chief Mark Stainbrook said the port was shut down about an hour and 15 minutes. Trucks that were forced to turn around at Harbor Drive and Cesar Chavez Parkway were eventually admitted about 9 a.m., Stainbrook said."

*** UPDATE 5: VIA OUR TEA PARTY MINDED FRIEND @ BEERS WITH DEMO...who was able to go to the port and deliver this report:

(Sampling of commentary)

"We decided to check out the Occupy San Diego protests outdoor hipster convention at the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal this cold and drizzly morning.

Around about 30-40 Occupiers at 10 A.M.. There were probably as many if not more SDPD.

A lot of general milling around and some sloganeering but the main effort appeared to be crossing and re-crossing the street...

... because they sure as heck weren't stemming the flow of commerce....

...All in all, pretty uneventful.


P.S. Didn't see any union types. Mainly 20-somethings split pretty evenly gender-wise, and, yeah, very white."

UPDATE 6: I have to give the OB RAG credit...they have their act together enough to have the only semi-complete running update on the overall West Coast Blockade today...even if they give Occupy WAY too much credit for changing the world. Check out today's peice HERE

And this is the only photo or intel I have on the accompanying "peace protest" Occupy San Diego held at the USS Midway today...

Occupy San Diego to protest USS MIDWAY??

According to Occupy San Diego's website, on the agenda for tomorrow's West Coast Port Blockade is a 12:30pm Women's Peace Picket of the USS Midway Museum. Yah.

Occupy San Diego to Shut Down Port Dec. 12th

Anyone remember when the Longshoremen went on strike in 2002, shortly after 9/11? Shutting down our ports was a painful kick in the teeth to our already fragile economy. Everything from oil to bananas was stranded off our coast for weeks. Big corporations may have felt the pain a bit, but it was main street and working families that suffered in the wake of supply shortages and price instability.

And it looks like port workers are threatening to strike again...just when we are hurting most.

So the brain donors over at Occupy think that the best way to stick it to Wall Street and help the 99% is to blockade all the West Coast ports starting December 12.

Of course Occupy San Diego wants to join the fun: “These Ports are public. People have a right to come to the Port and protest. The ILWU has historically honored picket lines at the Port.’ said Clarence Thomas, a member of ILWU Local 10. ILWU is a union and Longshore workers are involved as individuals in the planning of the Shutdown.”

(Um, since when are the ports 'public"? Maybe in a security-line-at-the-airport kind of way)

There is inconsistent reporting on whether or not the chapters of ILWU’s plan to formally participate...but obviously Occupy is poised to make themselves look like the puppet masters behind any formal strike by the unions.

Bring it. Should do wonders for Obama’s 2012 prospects.

Occupy Escondido Just Luuuuuuvs Starbucks

About 10:30 this morning I was walking into the Escondido Starbucks next to Target off West Valley Pkwy to pick up a few gift cards for Christmas. I could not help but overhear a rather gregarious gentleman on his cell phone seated outside announce, “I’m with Occupy Escondido and I was told....” I couldn’t make out the rest of what he said, but he seemed to be in a pretty jolly mood.

Forgive me, but I can’t help but wonder if he might have been giddy about the fake bomb that was planted at Congressman Darrell Issa’s office at yesterday’s Occupy protest. But I digress...

As I was leaving I noticed the same man seated in a newer looking Chevy...not the bumper sticker riddled beater car or duct tape enhanced bicycle one would expect for a leader of the movement.

Kinda wondering why Mr. Occupy chose Starbucks instead of family-owned Safari Coffee on El Norte Pkwy...or why he’s driving a new car from a company that took one of the biggest Crony bail-outs ever...or why he enjoys that Capitalism produced cell phone so much.

I think Adam Corolla can explain it (via Beers With Demo...scroll down for video) better than I can...

P.S. An unconfirmed eyewitness at yesterday's protest claimes the fake bomb was a jug of fluid covered in wires and duct tape...the fluid turned out to be urine. Yep.