What Is The Best Show On Network TV?

It seems like I’m on television more than I can actually watch TV. However, there are 3 shows that I try not to miss. If you took the poll you’ve probably guessed that my 3 shows are 24, Prison Break, and Lost. On any given week the order can change but, in general, the order is as follows:

1. 24
What I like: Non-stop action, quality kills, dead pool potential every week with some real shockers. I was really upset when Edgar was knocked off last year but WOW it got my attention. At the end of the 24th our there will be a conclusion and a set up for next season.

What I hate: It’s a big commitment to watch 24 as one builds on the next. If I miss one episode I seldom have the time to pull it up on computer and watch it. Also, Jack just spent 2 years being tortured by the Chinese government and hasn’t spoken in 2 years. He’s not pissed off enough. He’s not really all that mentally messed up. He hasn’t missed a step. His strength is fine. I wish he was a bit more mentally unstable and unpredictable. This season it’s like ‘ok, Jack is back from hell and it’s business as usual.’

2. Prison Break
What I like: The characters in this show are the darker side of dark but most seem to have a side to them that you like. The criminals do anyway accept for tbag. The good guys are really the bad guys. Good action in this show, good violence, interesting plot twists. It’s my second show.

What I hate: It’s a weekly cliff hanger that I don’t see an ending to. What happens if they all get cleared? Show is over I think. So, I hate the frustration of knowing that it’s going to be 5 seasons before they get cleared and I’m going to hate these guys for not being able to end it before then.

3. Lost
What I like: Lost is probably the coolest premise. It’s sort of like and action, drama, sci-fi, suspense laden, endless possibility type of show. Tropical island, black smoke, hatches, buttons, polar bears, dead pool material etc. It has it all really.

What I hate: I don’t think the writer’s really know where this is going. I don’t like the flashbacks (the trademark of the show) though I’m enjoying them more now because of the subtleties and interaction with island characters before they were on the Island. You see Hurley in the background news after winning the lotto in Desmond’s flashback. At the end of this season there will be no resolution. Another show we’ll have to wait 5 years and a potentially lame ending. They don’t know either I’m sure.

Honorable mention: I’ve been getting into ‘Bones’ a bit lately when I can catch it. I’ve seen ‘House’ a few times, I liked it. ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, I saw an episode. I liked it, but haven’t seen enough to know how good it is. ‘Boston Legal’, I seldom get to see it but ‘Denny Crane!’.

What show am I missing that I should take a look at. Let me know and I’ll take a look at it if I like your review.

Is It OK For Children To Fight Poll Is Closed

RESULTS:

* Yes: 71.4%
* No: 28.6%

Is It OK For Children To Fight?

DeMarco Perspective: I remember my first fight. I remember how scared I was. When I look back on it the word 'silly' crosses my mind. However, when you are a child and faced with this situation, you need to be brave to actually stand up for yourself. Bravery is not an absence of fear. It's doing what you need to do while facing the fear.

What can be more terrifying to a child faced with their own reality? Not everybody loves them like family. Not everyone is going to deal with them lightly. Some people want to harm them. Standing your ground for the first time helps a child find out a lot about themselves and about life. It's a defining moment for some.

Some of my best friends to this day and I exchanged punches early on in life. We still laugh about these times and as we age we look back at those times as the best days of our lives. We threw down as lads and respect each other as men today and the brawl that started our relationship is a bond that cannot be broken.

I know it's not a popular opinion in this day and age but there is something to be said about standing toe to toe with another kid and saying, 'Let's do this'. In my opinion, it builds character.

As an adult, it shows more courage, character, and intelligence to walk away. I believe that.

In my mind I feel that it's important for a child to learn that you don't need to stand tall in this world but you do need to stand up.

The world awaits and the world does not pull punches.

Is Political Spin And Damage Control Lying Poll Is Closed

RESULTS:

* Yes: 73.3%
* No: 26.7%

Is Political Spin And Damage Control Lying?

Not too long ago there was an issue where the Vice-President of the United States shot a friend in a hunting accident. I watched a Sunday morning press show that same week. One of the commentators, whom I respect, made a statement that disturbed me. It was something along the lines of, 'Let’s get ready for the spin and damage control in the coming weeks that comes along with an incident like this.'

Truth is interpreted by each of us by our senses, experiences, moral code, tastes, character etc. Take a subject, a house, a pet, a person and objectify it. Is it a beautiful house, pet, person? Some will say 'yes it is'. Some will say 'no it isn’t'.

The subject is always the same. What varies is the individual interpretation of the subject’s/object’s desirability. Objectively, the subject is simply what it is. Every interpretation of that object is absolutely correct for each individual evaluating it.

Whatever transpired on that trip happened in and of itself. When the media is used to shape, frame, and interpret facts regarding newsworthy events of elected officials (not sell a soft drink) to create a perception and push a given party’s desired perception for public acceptance, well, that’s what we do on a smaller level at Alibi Network Corp.

Political spin and damage control is a form of lying in my opinion. What disturbs me is that it’s not only expected but accepted from someone who holds the elected trust.

Next Week - What Should Kids Do When Bullied?

Is Oprah's $40 Million Donation Misguided Poll Is Closed

RESULTS:

* Yes, take care of your own country first: 76.0%
* No, Oprah is golden: 24.0%

Is Oprah $40 Million Donation For a School For Girls in Africa Misguided?

DeMarco Perspective: Oprah Winfrey recently came under fire for
donating, I think, 40 million dollars for a school that will help
young African women learn and achieve. The heat comes from those
who say that there is a lot of poverty in the United States, so
why spend your resources in another country when there are so many
issues here?

We are a global economy with each country reliant on other
countries more now than ever. We are increasingly a global culture.
Technology has given us more things in common from an educational
and entertainment standpoint. IPods to CD players to computers all
increasing what we have in common far beyond the universal
language and logic of math.

We all originate from somewhere. We all have roots. Oprah's roots
are from Africa. I believe, that in a global age, whenever you can
elevate anyone in any part of the world it's a positive. Some of
these young women will, hopefully, change the world for the better.

I don't have the resources that Oprah has. That may be why I don't
think as globally but locally. Metaphorically, I feel if I cannot
feed my own kids I am not feeding my neighbor's first.

In my mind, there is nothing wrong with what Oprah is doing. If
those resources were mine I would spend them differently as that
would be my right. I'm glad that Oprah is standing up for someone
something that has no hope without someone like her.

I believe in the 'pass it forward' concept. I wouldn't have started
it there but eventually it should, in theory, get to where I might
have started and where you would have if this type of good will is
passed forward.

Oprah is OK in my mind.

Next Week - Is political spin and damage control lying?

Who Will Win The Super Bowl Poll Is Closed

RESULTS:

* Chicago Bears: 50.0%
* Indianapolis Colts: 50.0%