you see, I have many ideas floating around this head of mine and some of those ideas are for businesses. I have large and small ideas for online, conceptual, and real product oriented ideas.
The problem I'm facing, if you could call it a problem, is that I have no desire to move these ideas off the drawing board and into action. Yes, that is why I will always be poor and work for someone else but the facts remain. I need someone who either has experience in a small business and wants another challenge or I need someone who wants to try it out and take that risk.
Now, mind you, I have no money. I am simply an ideas person. The financing and general business concept will be up to you. Respond if you want but also know that I will NOT being sharing my ideas until you gain my trust and/or i have a patent.
so, entrepreneur wanted!!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
hmm... anything new?
well, sorry for the rather long delay. I have been very busy with life outside of the "blogisphere" but I think I may have something for my three readers...
I have a friend who just moved to Louisiana as she got into LSU vet school. (yay 4 her)
So she has been calling her friends out here because she is so desperate to talk to people of "like mind". Now, keep in mind that she is one of the most, if not the most, "Liberal" people I know and that is important because she is complaining of being "picked on" by the apparently super religious/conservative members in her class...
"Picked on"... seriously. She has been seriously called "Satan" because she is apparently a "hippy" and has been told by one student, on more than one occasion, that she is going to burn in hell.
I have been telling her to give it back to them because, trust me, she can hold her own, but apparently that doesn't help because there are too many of them...
I honestly wonder about the state of our Nation when hearing things like this because it points to the larger problem of the "left" and "right" not being able to sit at the same table. I also wonder why I don't hear anything, from any "leadership" in this country as to what can be done to bridge this gap between the two.
How is it that our country is stable given these types of problems? And it isn't just at LSU; no no no. What I've described is a religious/political problem between white students in a graduate program. Think about the gender and racial divide...
-Now, imagine for a second, a situation in which San Francisco was its own State and shared a border with Alabama. (this is the most extreme circumstance I could think of and we are still not getting any racial issues.) What would happen? War? yeah, I'd say war would be a possibility between two groups with DEEP religious, political, and cultural differences. Now, imagine that in the Middle East and call it Iraq...
Maybe a Federal partitioning of the country would be best for all involved.
Yeah, I realize that this post was a little dis-jointed but who cares... no writing bug tonight. Sorry.
-me
I have a friend who just moved to Louisiana as she got into LSU vet school. (yay 4 her)
So she has been calling her friends out here because she is so desperate to talk to people of "like mind". Now, keep in mind that she is one of the most, if not the most, "Liberal" people I know and that is important because she is complaining of being "picked on" by the apparently super religious/conservative members in her class...
"Picked on"... seriously. She has been seriously called "Satan" because she is apparently a "hippy" and has been told by one student, on more than one occasion, that she is going to burn in hell.
I have been telling her to give it back to them because, trust me, she can hold her own, but apparently that doesn't help because there are too many of them...
I honestly wonder about the state of our Nation when hearing things like this because it points to the larger problem of the "left" and "right" not being able to sit at the same table. I also wonder why I don't hear anything, from any "leadership" in this country as to what can be done to bridge this gap between the two.
How is it that our country is stable given these types of problems? And it isn't just at LSU; no no no. What I've described is a religious/political problem between white students in a graduate program. Think about the gender and racial divide...
-Now, imagine for a second, a situation in which San Francisco was its own State and shared a border with Alabama. (this is the most extreme circumstance I could think of and we are still not getting any racial issues.) What would happen? War? yeah, I'd say war would be a possibility between two groups with DEEP religious, political, and cultural differences. Now, imagine that in the Middle East and call it Iraq...
Maybe a Federal partitioning of the country would be best for all involved.
Yeah, I realize that this post was a little dis-jointed but who cares... no writing bug tonight. Sorry.
-me
Saturday, September 15, 2007
to continue to gloom and doom predictions...
3 future crisis facing the United States and, indeed, the world.
1) As I stated in the previous blog, the US housing crisis is HUGE.
We have already seen this thing infect many areas of the world economy and I believe we have just seen the tip of the iceberg. With the average price of a home spiraling downward, as noted here: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20070914-1156-ca-brf-norcal-sacramentoforeclosures.html
, and in another story i read about southern california this last week(sorry i couldn't find it), we are going to see a near-collapse in housing leading to a recession on a global scale. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-economy12sep12,0,7770094.story?coll=la-tot-business&track=ntothtml
now this all might be OLD news to you all but what nobody is talking about is...
#2) the current, and still building, healthcare crisis in the United States.
Yeah, I'm sure you are all aware of the joke that has become of our little industry (huge profits by the way: http://www.americasagenda.org/hcindustry.html http://www.ufcw.org/your_industry/other_industries/health_care/ http://www.rmhiherbal.org/review/2003-2.html )
but with the labor unions striking at GM and it's most contentious issue being healthcare, we are seeing the healthcare cost for employers and individuals SPIKE putting further strain on an already iffy economy. http://accounting.pro2net.com/x57968.xml
All economists and many politicians recognize the health of their citizens a critical aspect of their productivity. I know that, personally, since I have had no healthcare in over a year, I've not been to the doctor, dentist, or optometrist for fear of being charged big $$. Now even before I lost my benefits I was always reluctant to go because of the 75% coverage and high co-pays (30$).
ok so #3.............
A dramatic loss of manufacturing laborers in a key global market for such. CHINA.
China currently has 130 men for every woman. and since they have about a billion people witch comes to about 30million single working males within the next couple of years. 2/3 of all chinese who ever leave the country to study, NEVER GO HOME. They see western civilization or find love or a good paying job and stay abroad. This lack of women has lead to kidnapping in many south-east asian nations and a loss of rights for women in china.
Now, I know this isn't sexy, but china's population is the fastest aging nation in the world with it's working class increasingly being made up of 50 and 60 somethings.
Now we are all concerned in the united states about our babyboomers retiring, now just imagine that but ten times worse.
ok, that is enough for now. I'll write again when I think of something else that is going to spell our demise.
1) As I stated in the previous blog, the US housing crisis is HUGE.
We have already seen this thing infect many areas of the world economy and I believe we have just seen the tip of the iceberg. With the average price of a home spiraling downward, as noted here: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20070914-1156-ca-brf-norcal-sacramentoforeclosures.html
, and in another story i read about southern california this last week(sorry i couldn't find it), we are going to see a near-collapse in housing leading to a recession on a global scale. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-economy12sep12,0,7770094.story?coll=la-tot-business&track=ntothtml
now this all might be OLD news to you all but what nobody is talking about is...
#2) the current, and still building, healthcare crisis in the United States.
Yeah, I'm sure you are all aware of the joke that has become of our little industry (huge profits by the way: http://www.americasagenda.org/hcindustry.html http://www.ufcw.org/your_industry/other_industries/health_care/ http://www.rmhiherbal.org/review/2003-2.html )
but with the labor unions striking at GM and it's most contentious issue being healthcare, we are seeing the healthcare cost for employers and individuals SPIKE putting further strain on an already iffy economy. http://accounting.pro2net.com/x57968.xml
All economists and many politicians recognize the health of their citizens a critical aspect of their productivity. I know that, personally, since I have had no healthcare in over a year, I've not been to the doctor, dentist, or optometrist for fear of being charged big $$. Now even before I lost my benefits I was always reluctant to go because of the 75% coverage and high co-pays (30$).
ok so #3.............
A dramatic loss of manufacturing laborers in a key global market for such. CHINA.
China currently has 130 men for every woman. and since they have about a billion people witch comes to about 30million single working males within the next couple of years. 2/3 of all chinese who ever leave the country to study, NEVER GO HOME. They see western civilization or find love or a good paying job and stay abroad. This lack of women has lead to kidnapping in many south-east asian nations and a loss of rights for women in china.
Now, I know this isn't sexy, but china's population is the fastest aging nation in the world with it's working class increasingly being made up of 50 and 60 somethings.
Now we are all concerned in the united states about our babyboomers retiring, now just imagine that but ten times worse.
ok, that is enough for now. I'll write again when I think of something else that is going to spell our demise.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
U.S Economic Prediction: Why we are in for some hard times
Here is a link from the British Broadcasting Co
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6979577.stm
In that story they talk about a steep and impending U.S. economic downturn caused mainly due to the downturn in the subprime lending markets.
As we have seen for a few weeks now, the subprime lending market has really tanked and it has had a negative effect on the global economy.
The story from the BBC is pretty good but I have a small problem with just one thing... the story quotes people who claim that the economy will take a rather large hit but that it won't go into recession because the US consumer is "resiliant" and that houshold spending has remained strong.
-now, maybe the British or their story's sources havn't payed too much attention to the way in which Americans live. We claim the highest level of personal debt in the world. All of our poor and middle class are virtually drowning in debt and interest payments. We have elderly people who are in such financial straights that they die of heat stroke rather than turn on the A.C.
My point is, that although consumer spending has yet to slow down, it is only a matter of time before the defaulted housing industry drive people into bankruptcy.
-Please keep in mind that the subprime mess will stretch far into our economy, and into many sectors as we have already started to see. This is an entire industry on the brink which employs millions of people. Realetors, constructions workers, bankers, Home Depots, carpeting stores, furniture stores, paint supply, landscaping, etc, all will suffer a great deal from this debacle.
It might not be easy to imagine how the consumers will react to a mortage crisis but the fiscal conservative in me says that they will be anything but "resiliant".
p.s. - it's too f-ing hot in L.A.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6979577.stm
In that story they talk about a steep and impending U.S. economic downturn caused mainly due to the downturn in the subprime lending markets.
As we have seen for a few weeks now, the subprime lending market has really tanked and it has had a negative effect on the global economy.
The story from the BBC is pretty good but I have a small problem with just one thing... the story quotes people who claim that the economy will take a rather large hit but that it won't go into recession because the US consumer is "resiliant" and that houshold spending has remained strong.
-now, maybe the British or their story's sources havn't payed too much attention to the way in which Americans live. We claim the highest level of personal debt in the world. All of our poor and middle class are virtually drowning in debt and interest payments. We have elderly people who are in such financial straights that they die of heat stroke rather than turn on the A.C.
My point is, that although consumer spending has yet to slow down, it is only a matter of time before the defaulted housing industry drive people into bankruptcy.
-Please keep in mind that the subprime mess will stretch far into our economy, and into many sectors as we have already started to see. This is an entire industry on the brink which employs millions of people. Realetors, constructions workers, bankers, Home Depots, carpeting stores, furniture stores, paint supply, landscaping, etc, all will suffer a great deal from this debacle.
It might not be easy to imagine how the consumers will react to a mortage crisis but the fiscal conservative in me says that they will be anything but "resiliant".
p.s. - it's too f-ing hot in L.A.
Friday, August 24, 2007
The real reason rich kids are so screwed up
*BEWARE* Broad generalizations ahead!!
Ok, first of all I am not speaking about the Paris hilton/nichole richie celeb-gone-bad which dominates our news headlines but you could fit them into this model if you'd like...
I am, however, speaking of a broad generalization theory I've developed which answers the age old question of why the kids of rich people constantly screw up their lives. This, of course, isn't to say that the kids of the poor and middle class don't screw up their lives but that is another theory for another time.
The theory goes like this....
--When a man accumulates large amounts of wealth and power his ego usually becomes the dominant force in his life. Many of his days are spent at work or in meetings with other rich men crafting the outcome of the next presidential election. This time usage obviously creeps into his personal life at all levels but we are only going to concern ourselves with the time he spends wooing and choosing a wife and raising his children.
Now, before all the peta women reading this get all up in arms because they think i'm going to say "the kids need a father" please just hear me out.
The reason these rich kids screw up is because what these men prise in their women; physical beauty, trendyness, dim-whittedness, translates exactly to their kids. Because the father is never home, the child rearing falls to the mother who puts into the kids all the things that she values. And the things a person values are the very things they believe got them to the stage in life they are at.
SO, you get these women pushing "hottness", for lack of a better term, onto their children and then we all sit back and wonder why they can't hold a job, produce sex tapes, get caught going the wrong way on a freeway, etc.......
Now, I go to a private college where 80% of the kids are little rich bastards who don't even bother showering before they get to class, if they get to class. mommy and daddy simply toss money at them hoping that someone else will instill something positive into their child..................................................
alright, let me know if this theory holds up
Ok, first of all I am not speaking about the Paris hilton/nichole richie celeb-gone-bad which dominates our news headlines but you could fit them into this model if you'd like...
I am, however, speaking of a broad generalization theory I've developed which answers the age old question of why the kids of rich people constantly screw up their lives. This, of course, isn't to say that the kids of the poor and middle class don't screw up their lives but that is another theory for another time.
The theory goes like this....
--When a man accumulates large amounts of wealth and power his ego usually becomes the dominant force in his life. Many of his days are spent at work or in meetings with other rich men crafting the outcome of the next presidential election. This time usage obviously creeps into his personal life at all levels but we are only going to concern ourselves with the time he spends wooing and choosing a wife and raising his children.
Now, before all the peta women reading this get all up in arms because they think i'm going to say "the kids need a father" please just hear me out.
The reason these rich kids screw up is because what these men prise in their women; physical beauty, trendyness, dim-whittedness, translates exactly to their kids. Because the father is never home, the child rearing falls to the mother who puts into the kids all the things that she values. And the things a person values are the very things they believe got them to the stage in life they are at.
SO, you get these women pushing "hottness", for lack of a better term, onto their children and then we all sit back and wonder why they can't hold a job, produce sex tapes, get caught going the wrong way on a freeway, etc.......
Now, I go to a private college where 80% of the kids are little rich bastards who don't even bother showering before they get to class, if they get to class. mommy and daddy simply toss money at them hoping that someone else will instill something positive into their child..................................................
alright, let me know if this theory holds up
Thursday, August 9, 2007
ok, this post is to consolodate my blogs from another website...nothing new here.
"the democrats are going to cost you money"
Current mood: bitchy
Category: News and Politics
Alright, Seriously, I've had just about enough of this during the past 18 million election cycles...
Only a Republican can make the claim, that after many years of running of trillions of dollars in debt, that it is the Democrats who are going to cost you money.
Honestly I guess ANY politician can say that, but it's only a Vile, pompous Republican who can say it with a straight face.
The idea that the fiscal conservatism that Democrats employ when restraining out-of-control Governmental spending is going to cost "you" money is preposterous! yeah, i said it! PREPOSTEROUS!
The 400 billion we spend on the INTEREST on the national debt each and every year has to come from somewhere right? I'll give you ONE GUESS where that is... that's right... YOUR ASS (paycheck)
who here knows how long it would take to pay off a credit card debt if one only pays the minimum payment? -ya might as well burn that cash...
so the question is this, do we keep paying, each and every year, an increasing amount of interest on our increasingly large debt? Or do we, balance the fucking budget, pay down on the principal, and maybe someday, get the interest payment back down to a controllable level?
I'd like to point to the countries around the world who have defaulted on their national debt payments and say - LOOK!!- THEY COLLAPSE!!
P.S. - we are currently spending 200 billion per year in IRAQ
SO, with the money we burn on the interest, we could fuck over two completely other countries....
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what percent of the fiscal budget is spent toward all of the military effort? what about social programs? i agree that there is a problem, but don't blame the military spending for that. BTW, the Air Force is doing their part is cutting back... damn that "Force Reshaping"!
Posted by The Pool Boy
--hey, i never said Medicare and SS were not up shit's creek... it was the GWB --catch-phrase that if dems were elected that they would suddenly cause Americans --financial hardship that drove me to this commentary.
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--personally, I see 20-25% of military expenditure as wasteful especially when that --$$ is spent overseas (unless it's in Afghanistan)
I say we start a revolution, watch freedom to fascism and you'll agree.
Posted by Bill
Individual power
Current mood: discontent
Let me start by apologizing for this rant. I have this in my head and it won't die unless I get it out.
I have been taking an international relations course in which we have been dissecting the different kinds of power a nation has (military, economic, cultural, religious, etc...) and how that power has been made increasingly difficult for the nations to use with the emergence of NGO's (non-governmental organizations: OPEC, Unions, NAFTA, terrorism, etc) brought about by the "information explosion" of the internet.
now, I have also been taking another course in which my professors warned us against using internet sites such as wikipedia. Now wikipedia is basically an encyclopedia in which basically anyone can create or edit entries made by other people on a specific topic. Some of the entries having their sources cited like any well published paper should and others do not. Topics which deal in political matters tend to be where lots of differentiating opinions come to the forefront.
OK, the only other example I can think of is a computer operating system called LINIX in which the source code is open for people to edit freely. This has lead to a very sound computer system which may someday challenge windows as the main professional OS.
Now I see the "open source" forums and experiences to be of GREAT value, and I can't shake the idea that what my professors were railing against is the very thing the nations are trying to control. Their power.
My professors happen to have written the textbook with which they are teaching our class and, undoubtedly, had to jump through many hoops to get their work published. BUT, what they are holding on to is the isolation of knowledge (power) into the hands of the few people in the world who can afford to go get the education.
I see these open forums as a way for people to access information freely. and with information comes power. Why isn't there a drive to freely publish a text book on mathematics online for anyone with an internet connection to access and teach themselves math? do we really need to constantly reinvent the wheel with new editions of math books every single semester?
How about medical books? why shouldn't we all have free access to the knowledge if we so desire?
I think that if we were given a forum, such as for the medical field, that doctors from around the world would be interested in the free-flow of ideas on how to properly treat this thing or that.
Why shouldn't the open forum of a wikipedia be considered better than an encyclopedia published yesterday?
at least the wikipedia would be revised tomorrow, and possibly, have a more expanded outlook on things as the contributions would come from around the world. why should i settle for the opinions of an american (or british, french, etc..) publishing company when I can get a global perspective on a subject, like Islam, from a variety of viewpoints?
I guess part of my experience, and hence, my attitude comes from my old work, where there were many people who did their jobs better than anyone else but they were held back in a way because they didn't have a degree in the field. -It is just a piece of paper- mine will cost several thousand.
ok, sorry that was so long.
p.s. there are bound to be MANY errors in that, i am not going to re-read or edit it at all so I am sorry for being my mother's son...
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!
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aint that the truth lets show this to price
Posted by Bill
---why not, he already gave me an A- and I'll never take another religious studies ---class :D
---Posted by tom
I ***ing HATE fire and brimstone
Current mood: angry
Category: Religion and Philosophy
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/02/21/funeral.motorcyclists.ap/index.html
The story basically tells of a BIBLE-THUMPER who thinks the soldiers oversees are dieing because the United States Harbors Homosexuals!! They go to the funerals of soldiers and protest!! WTF! GET A FUCKING JOB!
Fred Phelps is a ****ing @ss****!
**** IM GLAD I DON"T BELIEVE IN GOD!
p.s.... God, if you do exist, please send Mr. Phelps to hell. Thanks!
...ok, so if you search for Fred Phelps, the first hit on Yahoo is "godhatesfags.com". And is totally serious...
Yes Tallia, this is your nemesis
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This guy is out of his mind. Since when does God Hate his so called children?
I hate people like this, how do they get anykind of backing? So many weak people in this world.
Posted by Ray
omfg... I'm pro-LIFE!!???
Current mood: bored
So, the other night I was thinking to myself quietly and came to the conclusion that I am PRO LIFE>!! Now, this is not as bad/good as it sounds depending on your perception, but it is sort of shocking to hear myself say that. I mean, when you realize just what the argument is, it is not hard to stop and begin again with a common understanding. I.e. = "abortions are not good." The right-wings doesn't like them because "they are killing life", and I don't like them because it is, at the very best, an uncomfortable procedure.
I've always held the idea that the best option is if the woman and her partner could keep the child and raise them well. Second, is if the woman could sacrifice 9 months and give the child up for adoption. and third, when there is no other option, to make the choice and get rid of the damn thing.
so, i guess based on that you could say I'm pro-life but when it came to passing a law, i'd say "go fuck yourself".
But really, in my ideal society, the "pro-lifers" would not attempt to stop this procedure simply by outlawing it, but they would instead do everything in their power to make the choice to keep the child easier. EX- free healthcare, education, family planning, jobs training, affordable housing, ETC!
because, in the end, this choice is depending almost entirely, on if the potential parents feel capable, emotionally and financially to raise a child. Because if they are not, then choosing to keep the child is that much harder.
am i coming in clear? mom! I said, am i coming in clear?
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Greg
So we've been discussing your latest blurb and we've come to the conclusion that you are pro-choice, and that your choice is life. To say that anyone, ANYONE, is pro-life, means there must be a counter balance such as someone being anti-life. Although we hate many people out there, we are not against life, nor do we do the cha cha every time someone has an abortion. If anything your choice should be something that is private, and until you and Tallia get pregnant, please don't tell everyone what your choice would be because sometimes things are easier said than done.
Posted by Greg
tom
greg - your dumb. oh, and ur gay too :D
Posted by tom
ok, so obviously something is wrong with what I wrote since two of my friends have posted and both were misled by it... I am now of the viewpoint that EVERYONE is pro life.
I have yet to meet someone who says "Yay!! throw the babies on the fire!!"
now Mike, obviously, you and lisa do/did not live in my perfect world. For one, she was poor and illiterate. And two, she is married to a guy who looks like a penguin(sp?). My theory is that if you two had been educated, AND made reasonable choices because of that education, that 1) she would not have gotten pregnant 2) it would have come at a much later stage in your guy's relationship.
greg - you are still gay
Posted by tom on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 9:00 PM
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tom
haha, OK i just thought of something else and JUST HAD to post it...
To me, it seems like the politicians in this country find this issue very convenient(sp?).
It is very easy for one side to just sit back and say "i don't like what your doing! I'm going to stop it!!" and just by saying that, millions of people flock to the voting booths to let some corporate whore remain in office.
And it is also just as easy for the other side to sit back and say "look what they are trying to do! we must stop them!!" and millions more flock to their side to stuff the ballots to help a slightly younger, better looking corporate whore remain in office...
why would they do that? oh, im glad you asked...
to actually come together and DO something would require that they each give up the one issue that drives this debate and puts people in the booths..
PLUS, it is a lot cheaper to say "abstain" and judge then to educate the population.
Posted by tom
I agree Tom, Gerg is GAY. :-)
Posted by Ray on Monday, July 18, 2005 at 1:13 PM
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The Pikey
While your ideals are honorable, your grasp on reality is weak, at best. You fail to take in account the percentage of women who are without a partner and/or are unable to financially, not to mention emotionally, equiped to deal with the job, and I do mean JOB, or properly raising a child.
Are you seriously suggesting outlawing abortions entirely or just stating your current stance on the matter? I mean look into the matter. What percentage of orphaned infants are adopted? Not trying so say that I myself know. And you know as well as I that it doesn't take much to fuck a child's psyche(sp). I'm contantly afraid of doing that and I'm almost possitive that I will at somepoint. And I'm a parent who gives a shit. What about the ones who don't? Or kinda do? You can teach, preach and scream at a person all you want but you can't give a person motivation. Some people just never learn.
Darci has a friend who has 2 children by 2 different men. Neither one speaks, writes, or helps support their child. Last summer she got pregnant again, realized she could support a third so she got an abortion. Less than 8 months later she's pregnant again from yet another guy. And it's always the same story with her, "oh, this one's different."
You see this shit everyday. And yes education is best but like I said before. Some people refuse to learn and grow, cause there's bliss in ignorance. And that's exactly how the government wants it. Dumb, easily led drones to make there meals, mow their lawns, and die in their wars. It's a farce. It will never end because their aren't enough of us who are actually willing to stop it. So long as people do nothing there'
s no reason for them to take action.
Anyways, I gotta go. I'm at work.
Posted by The Pikey on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10:36 PM
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tom
jesus christ!! At least I know the title to this rant/observation worked... maybe a little too well.
James, you are now the third fucking friend of mine who misread tthe entire fucking thing.... Am i a fucking dumbshit??? (don't answer that)
James, re-read everything above and then repost what you actually think my position is on the subject.
Posted by tom on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 10:01 PM
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The Pikey
ok so I'm retarded too. Don't know how I got the message fuckedup but I did. So I'm sorry for just repeating, in so many words, what you had already stated.
Posted by The Pikey on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 1:38 PM
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tom
haha, that's ok@! I think the title gets everyone all fucking pissed before they read it lol
Posted by tom on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 5:38 PM
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Ray
Makes me wonder if I am fucked up and that insensative to the subject....
Posted by Ray on Monday, August 01, 2005 at 11:20 AM
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tom
well, you don't have a vagina so I guess you really have no personnal stake in the subject... But then again neither do I.
Posted by tom on Friday, August 12, 2005 at 5:51 PM
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tom
OK, this is a new topic... sorta (ideas expressed are mine! so kiss my ass!)
The South Dakota state legislature just passed a bill banning abortion except for when the mother's life is threatened. and their Governor seems likely to sign it...
Now, because this bill does not include an exemption regarding the women's health, as the Supreme Court and even President Bush has said similar laws MUST contain, the bill WILL be ruled unconsitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Now, assuming the politicians are not stupid, WHY did S.D. pass this bill when they KNEW it would be ruled unconstitutional?
Answer: They want to fight the fight, but they DO NOT want to win the war.
Explaination: The Republican party KNOWS it can motivate their conservative Christian base by simply paying LIP-SERVICE to this cause. The Repub's also know that if they were to overturn R v W that it would PISS OFF 60-70% of the country who would all then think that, in fact, the Christians have taken over the country.
This is just a rant mind you but shouldn't we consider politicains who use such devisive tactics and who would risk motivating their base to small-scale violence and possibly even national disruption as terrorists? They are playing politics with the emotions of a shoot-first country. Aren't they, in effect, yelling "FIRE" in a theatre?
We should bring them up on charges the next time an abortion clinic gets bombed.
Posted by tom on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 3:08 PM
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Bill
YOure a good blogger, Ive agreed with all your crap so far now im going to read the next one
Posted by Bill
Current mood: bitchy
Category: News and Politics
Alright, Seriously, I've had just about enough of this during the past 18 million election cycles...
Only a Republican can make the claim, that after many years of running of trillions of dollars in debt, that it is the Democrats who are going to cost you money.
Honestly I guess ANY politician can say that, but it's only a Vile, pompous Republican who can say it with a straight face.
The idea that the fiscal conservatism that Democrats employ when restraining out-of-control Governmental spending is going to cost "you" money is preposterous! yeah, i said it! PREPOSTEROUS!
The 400 billion we spend on the INTEREST on the national debt each and every year has to come from somewhere right? I'll give you ONE GUESS where that is... that's right... YOUR ASS (paycheck)
who here knows how long it would take to pay off a credit card debt if one only pays the minimum payment? -ya might as well burn that cash...
so the question is this, do we keep paying, each and every year, an increasing amount of interest on our increasingly large debt? Or do we, balance the fucking budget, pay down on the principal, and maybe someday, get the interest payment back down to a controllable level?
I'd like to point to the countries around the world who have defaulted on their national debt payments and say - LOOK!!- THEY COLLAPSE!!
P.S. - we are currently spending 200 billion per year in IRAQ
SO, with the money we burn on the interest, we could fuck over two completely other countries....
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what percent of the fiscal budget is spent toward all of the military effort? what about social programs? i agree that there is a problem, but don't blame the military spending for that. BTW, the Air Force is doing their part is cutting back... damn that "Force Reshaping"!
Posted by The Pool Boy
--hey, i never said Medicare and SS were not up shit's creek... it was the GWB --catch-phrase that if dems were elected that they would suddenly cause Americans --financial hardship that drove me to this commentary.
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--personally, I see 20-25% of military expenditure as wasteful especially when that --$$ is spent overseas (unless it's in Afghanistan)
I say we start a revolution, watch freedom to fascism and you'll agree.
Posted by Bill
Individual power
Current mood: discontent
Let me start by apologizing for this rant. I have this in my head and it won't die unless I get it out.
I have been taking an international relations course in which we have been dissecting the different kinds of power a nation has (military, economic, cultural, religious, etc...) and how that power has been made increasingly difficult for the nations to use with the emergence of NGO's (non-governmental organizations: OPEC, Unions, NAFTA, terrorism, etc) brought about by the "information explosion" of the internet.
now, I have also been taking another course in which my professors warned us against using internet sites such as wikipedia. Now wikipedia is basically an encyclopedia in which basically anyone can create or edit entries made by other people on a specific topic. Some of the entries having their sources cited like any well published paper should and others do not. Topics which deal in political matters tend to be where lots of differentiating opinions come to the forefront.
OK, the only other example I can think of is a computer operating system called LINIX in which the source code is open for people to edit freely. This has lead to a very sound computer system which may someday challenge windows as the main professional OS.
Now I see the "open source" forums and experiences to be of GREAT value, and I can't shake the idea that what my professors were railing against is the very thing the nations are trying to control. Their power.
My professors happen to have written the textbook with which they are teaching our class and, undoubtedly, had to jump through many hoops to get their work published. BUT, what they are holding on to is the isolation of knowledge (power) into the hands of the few people in the world who can afford to go get the education.
I see these open forums as a way for people to access information freely. and with information comes power. Why isn't there a drive to freely publish a text book on mathematics online for anyone with an internet connection to access and teach themselves math? do we really need to constantly reinvent the wheel with new editions of math books every single semester?
How about medical books? why shouldn't we all have free access to the knowledge if we so desire?
I think that if we were given a forum, such as for the medical field, that doctors from around the world would be interested in the free-flow of ideas on how to properly treat this thing or that.
Why shouldn't the open forum of a wikipedia be considered better than an encyclopedia published yesterday?
at least the wikipedia would be revised tomorrow, and possibly, have a more expanded outlook on things as the contributions would come from around the world. why should i settle for the opinions of an american (or british, french, etc..) publishing company when I can get a global perspective on a subject, like Islam, from a variety of viewpoints?
I guess part of my experience, and hence, my attitude comes from my old work, where there were many people who did their jobs better than anyone else but they were held back in a way because they didn't have a degree in the field. -It is just a piece of paper- mine will cost several thousand.
ok, sorry that was so long.
p.s. there are bound to be MANY errors in that, i am not going to re-read or edit it at all so I am sorry for being my mother's son...
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!
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aint that the truth lets show this to price
Posted by Bill
---why not, he already gave me an A- and I'll never take another religious studies ---class :D
---Posted by tom
I ***ing HATE fire and brimstone
Current mood: angry
Category: Religion and Philosophy
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/02/21/funeral.motorcyclists.ap/index.html
The story basically tells of a BIBLE-THUMPER who thinks the soldiers oversees are dieing because the United States Harbors Homosexuals!! They go to the funerals of soldiers and protest!! WTF! GET A FUCKING JOB!
Fred Phelps is a ****ing @ss****!
**** IM GLAD I DON"T BELIEVE IN GOD!
p.s.... God, if you do exist, please send Mr. Phelps to hell. Thanks!
...ok, so if you search for Fred Phelps, the first hit on Yahoo is "godhatesfags.com". And is totally serious...
Yes Tallia, this is your nemesis
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This guy is out of his mind. Since when does God Hate his so called children?
I hate people like this, how do they get anykind of backing? So many weak people in this world.
Posted by Ray
omfg... I'm pro-LIFE!!???
Current mood: bored
So, the other night I was thinking to myself quietly and came to the conclusion that I am PRO LIFE>!! Now, this is not as bad/good as it sounds depending on your perception, but it is sort of shocking to hear myself say that. I mean, when you realize just what the argument is, it is not hard to stop and begin again with a common understanding. I.e. = "abortions are not good." The right-wings doesn't like them because "they are killing life", and I don't like them because it is, at the very best, an uncomfortable procedure.
I've always held the idea that the best option is if the woman and her partner could keep the child and raise them well. Second, is if the woman could sacrifice 9 months and give the child up for adoption. and third, when there is no other option, to make the choice and get rid of the damn thing.
so, i guess based on that you could say I'm pro-life but when it came to passing a law, i'd say "go fuck yourself".
But really, in my ideal society, the "pro-lifers" would not attempt to stop this procedure simply by outlawing it, but they would instead do everything in their power to make the choice to keep the child easier. EX- free healthcare, education, family planning, jobs training, affordable housing, ETC!
because, in the end, this choice is depending almost entirely, on if the potential parents feel capable, emotionally and financially to raise a child. Because if they are not, then choosing to keep the child is that much harder.
am i coming in clear? mom! I said, am i coming in clear?
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Greg
So we've been discussing your latest blurb and we've come to the conclusion that you are pro-choice, and that your choice is life. To say that anyone, ANYONE, is pro-life, means there must be a counter balance such as someone being anti-life. Although we hate many people out there, we are not against life, nor do we do the cha cha every time someone has an abortion. If anything your choice should be something that is private, and until you and Tallia get pregnant, please don't tell everyone what your choice would be because sometimes things are easier said than done.
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tom
greg - your dumb. oh, and ur gay too :D
Posted by tom
ok, so obviously something is wrong with what I wrote since two of my friends have posted and both were misled by it... I am now of the viewpoint that EVERYONE is pro life.
I have yet to meet someone who says "Yay!! throw the babies on the fire!!"
now Mike, obviously, you and lisa do/did not live in my perfect world. For one, she was poor and illiterate. And two, she is married to a guy who looks like a penguin(sp?). My theory is that if you two had been educated, AND made reasonable choices because of that education, that 1) she would not have gotten pregnant 2) it would have come at a much later stage in your guy's relationship.
greg - you are still gay
Posted by tom on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 9:00 PM
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haha, OK i just thought of something else and JUST HAD to post it...
To me, it seems like the politicians in this country find this issue very convenient(sp?).
It is very easy for one side to just sit back and say "i don't like what your doing! I'm going to stop it!!" and just by saying that, millions of people flock to the voting booths to let some corporate whore remain in office.
And it is also just as easy for the other side to sit back and say "look what they are trying to do! we must stop them!!" and millions more flock to their side to stuff the ballots to help a slightly younger, better looking corporate whore remain in office...
why would they do that? oh, im glad you asked...
to actually come together and DO something would require that they each give up the one issue that drives this debate and puts people in the booths..
PLUS, it is a lot cheaper to say "abstain" and judge then to educate the population.
Posted by tom
I agree Tom, Gerg is GAY. :-)
Posted by Ray on Monday, July 18, 2005 at 1:13 PM
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The Pikey
While your ideals are honorable, your grasp on reality is weak, at best. You fail to take in account the percentage of women who are without a partner and/or are unable to financially, not to mention emotionally, equiped to deal with the job, and I do mean JOB, or properly raising a child.
Are you seriously suggesting outlawing abortions entirely or just stating your current stance on the matter? I mean look into the matter. What percentage of orphaned infants are adopted? Not trying so say that I myself know. And you know as well as I that it doesn't take much to fuck a child's psyche(sp). I'm contantly afraid of doing that and I'm almost possitive that I will at somepoint. And I'm a parent who gives a shit. What about the ones who don't? Or kinda do? You can teach, preach and scream at a person all you want but you can't give a person motivation. Some people just never learn.
Darci has a friend who has 2 children by 2 different men. Neither one speaks, writes, or helps support their child. Last summer she got pregnant again, realized she could support a third so she got an abortion. Less than 8 months later she's pregnant again from yet another guy. And it's always the same story with her, "oh, this one's different."
You see this shit everyday. And yes education is best but like I said before. Some people refuse to learn and grow, cause there's bliss in ignorance. And that's exactly how the government wants it. Dumb, easily led drones to make there meals, mow their lawns, and die in their wars. It's a farce. It will never end because their aren't enough of us who are actually willing to stop it. So long as people do nothing there'
s no reason for them to take action.
Anyways, I gotta go. I'm at work.
Posted by The Pikey on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10:36 PM
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tom
jesus christ!! At least I know the title to this rant/observation worked... maybe a little too well.
James, you are now the third fucking friend of mine who misread tthe entire fucking thing.... Am i a fucking dumbshit??? (don't answer that)
James, re-read everything above and then repost what you actually think my position is on the subject.
Posted by tom on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 10:01 PM
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The Pikey
ok so I'm retarded too. Don't know how I got the message fuckedup but I did. So I'm sorry for just repeating, in so many words, what you had already stated.
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haha, that's ok@! I think the title gets everyone all fucking pissed before they read it lol
Posted by tom on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 5:38 PM
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Ray
Makes me wonder if I am fucked up and that insensative to the subject....
Posted by Ray on Monday, August 01, 2005 at 11:20 AM
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tom
well, you don't have a vagina so I guess you really have no personnal stake in the subject... But then again neither do I.
Posted by tom on Friday, August 12, 2005 at 5:51 PM
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tom
OK, this is a new topic... sorta (ideas expressed are mine! so kiss my ass!)
The South Dakota state legislature just passed a bill banning abortion except for when the mother's life is threatened. and their Governor seems likely to sign it...
Now, because this bill does not include an exemption regarding the women's health, as the Supreme Court and even President Bush has said similar laws MUST contain, the bill WILL be ruled unconsitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Now, assuming the politicians are not stupid, WHY did S.D. pass this bill when they KNEW it would be ruled unconstitutional?
Answer: They want to fight the fight, but they DO NOT want to win the war.
Explaination: The Republican party KNOWS it can motivate their conservative Christian base by simply paying LIP-SERVICE to this cause. The Repub's also know that if they were to overturn R v W that it would PISS OFF 60-70% of the country who would all then think that, in fact, the Christians have taken over the country.
This is just a rant mind you but shouldn't we consider politicains who use such devisive tactics and who would risk motivating their base to small-scale violence and possibly even national disruption as terrorists? They are playing politics with the emotions of a shoot-first country. Aren't they, in effect, yelling "FIRE" in a theatre?
We should bring them up on charges the next time an abortion clinic gets bombed.
Posted by tom on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 3:08 PM
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Bill
YOure a good blogger, Ive agreed with all your crap so far now im going to read the next one
Posted by Bill
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
the problem with the next generation...
In my view, the kids that I see running around these days are a) more disruptive b) more rambunctious c) less cooperative d) and have less respect for authority
and the big question is: why?
the answer: We as a people have forgotten how to PARENT!
Every single time I see a child out of control I need to look no further than to their parents to see what the main problem is. These "parents" either hover over their children 24/7 not allowing them room to breath or they ignore the children until something bad happens.
What we have forgotten is what the main goal of parenting was supposed to be:
-To prepare the child for adulthood-
As a parent you need to do several thing correctly in order for your children to succeed in this ever-shrinking world of ours.
1) You need to set a good example for your child.
a) in social situations - how should they treat others, peers, elders, authority
b) in inter-personal relationships - what does a HEALTHY marriage look like?
- what is intimacy?
- how should we treat our mothers/wives/sisters
2) You need to help your child maneuver through a VERY confusing post-high school labyrinth
- school selection and student loans are very scary things to face on your own
3) Teach your child fiscal responsibility
- give them a small allowance on a weekly or monthly basis linked to grades AND chores so they can learn how to save and EARN money
- show them the pitfalls of carrying debt
- for god's sake, HELP them to establish credit!! If it's co-signing on their first car, or adding them to one of your credit cards (but not giving them a card themselves) will go a long way to helping them qualify for cards at a reasonable rate of interest
4) Take a pro-active and POSITIVE stance on their grades. you will be surprised how easy it will be if you make it a big deal when they are very young. Once he/she is hooked on scholastic success, they will almost always strive for it in every class.
5) discipline.
- do not be over-bearing but do be strong - if they don't respect you, your words carry no weight
- support the decisions made by your spouse in front of the kids - you may talk about them in private
- if you have more than 2 children, be sure to spend QUALITY time ONE-ON-ONE with each at least every-other week. find something special to do on an individual basis.
- just like the grades, if you are strong with the kids early, you will be surprised at how easy it will be to control them in the future.
- Always explain your child's behavior with them and what you did not like about it
- Watch your mouth around young kids
- never encourage them to break ANY laws.
6) keep a relatively clean house
7) encourage them to explore alternative views on life, art, culture
8) do not force-feed your children religion or politics
- these two are very important
- they have no idea how these concepts came about, who to believe, or where to turn if something is confusing to them.
- these are extremely divisive topics and if discussed, should be done so in a very civil manor with neutral tones all-around
-I DO REALIZE THAT THESE TWO THINGS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO MOST OF YOU- THEY ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME TOO - BUT CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRAINED TO A SPECIFIC AVENUE OF THOUGHT - OUR CIVILIZATION HAS LOST THE VERY THING THAT MADE US SO GREAT - OUR CREATIVITY - FREE THOUGHT CAN ONLY COME FROM POEPLE WHO ARE FREE TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES>
and the big question is: why?
the answer: We as a people have forgotten how to PARENT!
Every single time I see a child out of control I need to look no further than to their parents to see what the main problem is. These "parents" either hover over their children 24/7 not allowing them room to breath or they ignore the children until something bad happens.
What we have forgotten is what the main goal of parenting was supposed to be:
-To prepare the child for adulthood-
As a parent you need to do several thing correctly in order for your children to succeed in this ever-shrinking world of ours.
1) You need to set a good example for your child.
a) in social situations - how should they treat others, peers, elders, authority
b) in inter-personal relationships - what does a HEALTHY marriage look like?
- what is intimacy?
- how should we treat our mothers/wives/sisters
2) You need to help your child maneuver through a VERY confusing post-high school labyrinth
- school selection and student loans are very scary things to face on your own
3) Teach your child fiscal responsibility
- give them a small allowance on a weekly or monthly basis linked to grades AND chores so they can learn how to save and EARN money
- show them the pitfalls of carrying debt
- for god's sake, HELP them to establish credit!! If it's co-signing on their first car, or adding them to one of your credit cards (but not giving them a card themselves) will go a long way to helping them qualify for cards at a reasonable rate of interest
4) Take a pro-active and POSITIVE stance on their grades. you will be surprised how easy it will be if you make it a big deal when they are very young. Once he/she is hooked on scholastic success, they will almost always strive for it in every class.
5) discipline.
- do not be over-bearing but do be strong - if they don't respect you, your words carry no weight
- support the decisions made by your spouse in front of the kids - you may talk about them in private
- if you have more than 2 children, be sure to spend QUALITY time ONE-ON-ONE with each at least every-other week. find something special to do on an individual basis.
- just like the grades, if you are strong with the kids early, you will be surprised at how easy it will be to control them in the future.
- Always explain your child's behavior with them and what you did not like about it
- Watch your mouth around young kids
- never encourage them to break ANY laws.
6) keep a relatively clean house
7) encourage them to explore alternative views on life, art, culture
8) do not force-feed your children religion or politics
- these two are very important
- they have no idea how these concepts came about, who to believe, or where to turn if something is confusing to them.
- these are extremely divisive topics and if discussed, should be done so in a very civil manor with neutral tones all-around
-I DO REALIZE THAT THESE TWO THINGS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO MOST OF YOU- THEY ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME TOO - BUT CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRAINED TO A SPECIFIC AVENUE OF THOUGHT - OUR CIVILIZATION HAS LOST THE VERY THING THAT MADE US SO GREAT - OUR CREATIVITY - FREE THOUGHT CAN ONLY COME FROM POEPLE WHO ARE FREE TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES>
wow long time no post... you all need to watch this
Now, I'm not a big conspiracy person but this movie makes a good argument. I personally like part 1 but those of you who consider themselves religious may not be so fond. You can watch this thing in parts on youtube if you want to skip around.
www.zeitgeistmovie.com
www.zeitgeistmovie.com
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
something odd
First of all, Sorry I havn't posted in a while.
OK, So my family goes to "the river" which is a specific segment of the Colorado River near the Imperial dam for famiily vacations/weekends. Ok, so this river has a pretty strong current and many "sand bars" which are areas on the river which naturally collect large amounts of sand. We park our boat on them, and setup chairs, horseshoe's, BBQ, and try not to get sun burnt. Think Memorial weekend.
SO, back to this strong current. Now, most parents make sure that the kids who can't swim, or swim poorly wear a life vest all day. Because, like I said, we are surrounded by water and the current is.. . yes, strong.
SO, I was drinking my beer, minding my own business when I heard my mom call out to me from our boat to come help. I looked over and saw some kid struggling to swim near our boat and since I'd seen him earlier with his sisters I began to jog over to see what/if anything I needed to do.
I hear my mom call out again to "hurry!" at which point this kids head bobbs under water and he doesn't come back up.
I sprint accross the sandbar jump in waist deep water and pull him out coughing and choking on water.
Yay me. I rule.
SO here is the odd part, not only were his parents not watching him and not involved in the rescue, but they didn't seem to care at all that he almost died. AND, they didn't bother coming over to say "thanks"...
Some people should never have kids. I am trying to cut them some slack by suggesting here that maybe they didn't understand the situation but apparently my sister overheard this boy's sisters tell their parents that he almost drowned and apparently they said, "why did you almost drown"????????
alright, I'm done.
OK, So my family goes to "the river" which is a specific segment of the Colorado River near the Imperial dam for famiily vacations/weekends. Ok, so this river has a pretty strong current and many "sand bars" which are areas on the river which naturally collect large amounts of sand. We park our boat on them, and setup chairs, horseshoe's, BBQ, and try not to get sun burnt. Think Memorial weekend.
SO, back to this strong current. Now, most parents make sure that the kids who can't swim, or swim poorly wear a life vest all day. Because, like I said, we are surrounded by water and the current is.. . yes, strong.
SO, I was drinking my beer, minding my own business when I heard my mom call out to me from our boat to come help. I looked over and saw some kid struggling to swim near our boat and since I'd seen him earlier with his sisters I began to jog over to see what/if anything I needed to do.
I hear my mom call out again to "hurry!" at which point this kids head bobbs under water and he doesn't come back up.
I sprint accross the sandbar jump in waist deep water and pull him out coughing and choking on water.
Yay me. I rule.
SO here is the odd part, not only were his parents not watching him and not involved in the rescue, but they didn't seem to care at all that he almost died. AND, they didn't bother coming over to say "thanks"...
Some people should never have kids. I am trying to cut them some slack by suggesting here that maybe they didn't understand the situation but apparently my sister overheard this boy's sisters tell their parents that he almost drowned and apparently they said, "why did you almost drown"????????
alright, I'm done.
Monday, May 14, 2007
ok so it's may 14th
and my life is getting a little busy, so I'm very sorry for not posting in almost a month.
lets see, anything new in the news?....
haha, consider this: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070514/wl_nm/pope_brazil_indians_dc
the Pope has said today that not only are the traditional beliefs of Indians a "step backward" from Christianity, but he also claims that the church never imposed itself on the native peoples!!
wow, either he is in spin-mode or he doesnt have a good understanding of history because it is well documented that the Christian religion was spread via the sword. As that article points out, Millions of natives died as a DIRECT result of missionary actions.
good article if not far too short in pointing out the hypocracy
lets see, anything new in the news?....
haha, consider this: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070514/wl_nm/pope_brazil_indians_dc
the Pope has said today that not only are the traditional beliefs of Indians a "step backward" from Christianity, but he also claims that the church never imposed itself on the native peoples!!
wow, either he is in spin-mode or he doesnt have a good understanding of history because it is well documented that the Christian religion was spread via the sword. As that article points out, Millions of natives died as a DIRECT result of missionary actions.
good article if not far too short in pointing out the hypocracy
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
damn... if you are ever in burlingame, ca
Do not get stuck in the Hyatt and attempt to eat or drink. They fucking raped us.
Model UN anyone?
- it was a lot of fun but I think I'd take sleep and food before going back to act on Liberia's behalf
-Knuckles!!
Model UN anyone?
- it was a lot of fun but I think I'd take sleep and food before going back to act on Liberia's behalf
-Knuckles!!
Thursday, April 5, 2007
what it means to be an American
In the most patriotic sense, I ask myself what it means to me...
1) If, when at work, you focus on getting the work done rather than watching the time tick away
2) When giving your children "a better life" than you had is your top priority
3) When family comes before everything else
4) When you know that all politicians are crooks, but you'll vote for one of them anyway
5) When you'll stand behind your brother and back him up, even when he's probably wrong
6) When you bitch about the gas prices, but love your SUV
7) When you pay your taxes, even when your country spends it overseas...
8) When doing the right thing often comes at too high a price
9) When continuing your education always means large amounts of debt
10) When the rich will always have a leg up in life
11) When the poor waist their time fighting eachother rather than fighting the system
12) When Unions lose and CEO's offshore
13) When your rent is more than half your pay
14) When your credit card debt requires debt refinancing
-When all of these things are true, you will indeed, be an American
1) If, when at work, you focus on getting the work done rather than watching the time tick away
2) When giving your children "a better life" than you had is your top priority
3) When family comes before everything else
4) When you know that all politicians are crooks, but you'll vote for one of them anyway
5) When you'll stand behind your brother and back him up, even when he's probably wrong
6) When you bitch about the gas prices, but love your SUV
7) When you pay your taxes, even when your country spends it overseas...
8) When doing the right thing often comes at too high a price
9) When continuing your education always means large amounts of debt
10) When the rich will always have a leg up in life
11) When the poor waist their time fighting eachother rather than fighting the system
12) When Unions lose and CEO's offshore
13) When your rent is more than half your pay
14) When your credit card debt requires debt refinancing
-When all of these things are true, you will indeed, be an American
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
2 strange words: Barak Obama
Just annouced that he raised almost as much $$ as Clinton with twice as many people donating $$ to his campaign. Can you guess what this means?
-The race has begun.
On the flip-side - John McCain fell well short of his goal and Mitt Romney. Guess what that means...
Not fucking much. You get held POW by North Vietnam = you never fucking give in. McCain is in for the LONG HAUL.
-----either way this next election goes, I feel sorry for whoever takes over the 3-war-mess as well as the impending recession. (housing CRISIS anyone?)
-The race has begun.
On the flip-side - John McCain fell well short of his goal and Mitt Romney. Guess what that means...
Not fucking much. You get held POW by North Vietnam = you never fucking give in. McCain is in for the LONG HAUL.
-----either way this next election goes, I feel sorry for whoever takes over the 3-war-mess as well as the impending recession. (housing CRISIS anyone?)
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
ITS TREASON!!
So I was reading the news and saw that some politicians in Columbia were arrested for involvement with para-military groups in plots to kidnapp political rivals. I was thinking to myself "Jeez, look at all that corruption, I'm sure glad we don't have anything like that here. If something like that had been planned in the U.S. , they would be held for treason..." And remembering back to the Nixon days and how he did some illegal things to spy on the Democrats and it hit me.
-From the very day a new administration is voted into office, the opposite party (since there are only two) works day and night to OVERTHROW the administration.
I Know, this seemed odd to me at first too!@
How can we function as a "Democracy" which includes the "peaceful transition of power" if every single politico is trying to undermine and overthrow the government?
we can look back at the Clinton years (oh the memories) and see clear examples of how it hinders our goverment...
clinton claims that since the republicans were after him day and night about lewinski, it made it more difficult to go after Bin Laden.. therefore, resulting in September 11th. They put his ass up on impeachment charges, handicapping almost his entire political goals, and for what? So he could be aquitted? http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/02/12/impeachment/
good going repubs...
well, so how can we fix this little problem I like to call "democracy with treason"?
I have no idea...
maybe we should find some sort of power-sharing governmental structure. at least that might cut down on some of the mud slinging... hmm. OVERTHROW OVERTHROW!! DOWN WITH THE ADMINISTRATION... :p haha, that's kind of catchy
-From the very day a new administration is voted into office, the opposite party (since there are only two) works day and night to OVERTHROW the administration.
I Know, this seemed odd to me at first too!@
How can we function as a "Democracy" which includes the "peaceful transition of power" if every single politico is trying to undermine and overthrow the government?
we can look back at the Clinton years (oh the memories) and see clear examples of how it hinders our goverment...
clinton claims that since the republicans were after him day and night about lewinski, it made it more difficult to go after Bin Laden.. therefore, resulting in September 11th. They put his ass up on impeachment charges, handicapping almost his entire political goals, and for what? So he could be aquitted? http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/02/12/impeachment/
good going repubs...
well, so how can we fix this little problem I like to call "democracy with treason"?
I have no idea...
maybe we should find some sort of power-sharing governmental structure. at least that might cut down on some of the mud slinging... hmm. OVERTHROW OVERTHROW!! DOWN WITH THE ADMINISTRATION... :p haha, that's kind of catchy
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
t-minus 4 days until baseball season officially begins :D
Baseball season is almost upon us and everything is starting to take shape: 25-man rosters, opening day starter, leadoff and clean-up hitter, well, at least for my team, the san diego padres!
I realize that for most of America's baseball fans, baseball season is a time for worry and dissapointment, for unless you are in one of the large markets your team has VERY little chance of making the post-season. Which is why I resolve myself and my aspirations for simply winning the National league West title for THREE STRAIGHT YEARS!
The west, i suppose is lucky in that we do not have to compete with teams who know what to do with their money. Sure the giants and dodgers out spend my little team by about 50 million dollars but they don't seem to know where to put their cash. WOOT
I feel sporta bad for them in a way because I know how it feels to throw money down the toilet... i rent!
but honestly, i feel really bad for them... ha, SIKE! they can kiss my white ass! The padres will again smack down on the western division with pitching and superior defense!!
SO, all you little dodger fans, just remember, I'll be the guy with the big smile and padre hat on when we come to L.A. and SWEEEEEEEP you under the rug.. again.
But as far as how the world series is concerned.. not that I really care, but it just depends on which 150 million dollar team will get the most out of it's lineup of all-stars... but with everything up in the air this season, one thing is for sure; the Dodgers suck my balls :D
GO PADRES!!
I realize that for most of America's baseball fans, baseball season is a time for worry and dissapointment, for unless you are in one of the large markets your team has VERY little chance of making the post-season. Which is why I resolve myself and my aspirations for simply winning the National league West title for THREE STRAIGHT YEARS!
The west, i suppose is lucky in that we do not have to compete with teams who know what to do with their money. Sure the giants and dodgers out spend my little team by about 50 million dollars but they don't seem to know where to put their cash. WOOT
I feel sporta bad for them in a way because I know how it feels to throw money down the toilet... i rent!
but honestly, i feel really bad for them... ha, SIKE! they can kiss my white ass! The padres will again smack down on the western division with pitching and superior defense!!
SO, all you little dodger fans, just remember, I'll be the guy with the big smile and padre hat on when we come to L.A. and SWEEEEEEEP you under the rug.. again.
But as far as how the world series is concerned.. not that I really care, but it just depends on which 150 million dollar team will get the most out of it's lineup of all-stars... but with everything up in the air this season, one thing is for sure; the Dodgers suck my balls :D
GO PADRES!!
Monday, March 26, 2007
Pop Culture- why I love it so...
You may be thinking to yourself, "why oh why does he love pop culture?" and let me be perfectly clear....
I HATE POP CULTURE
I find it to be the worst fucking waist of time and energy to devote ANY time to people such as Paris Hilton, anna nichole smith, and simon cowell. These people offer nothing to this world but spectacle and obsurdity. SO why then do I claim to love it so?
Well, when you think about it, pop culture can be seen as a catalyst to our american, and indeed, global economy. Just wonder at the things 14 year old girls would spend their parent's money on if not justin timberlake cd's.
Where else could they spend their time? at the library?! HA!
I can't think of anything a young person or a bored adult could be doing with their time if not being totally devoted to E! entertainment news... what's that honey? They could be solving the world's problems? they could be spending time with their children? they could be studying for college?....
oh yeah, well I guess they could be doing any of that..
Or I guess they could be getting into drugs, alchohol, or SEX! Thank the lord BABY JESUS that we have POP culture to save our children from the evils of the world! I know I'd be remissed if I didn't get down on bended knee and thank the big #1 in the sky for giving me and mine every fucking adversity known to man! Thanks big guy! you fucking suck...
...but i diregess...
back to the subject-
-how is it that fucking spoon in her ass Paris Hilton can command the respect and idolitry of millions of girls in this world when we pay no attention to high-level female scientists or actual ROLE MODELS to which we could show our kids and say "hey, she did it, so can you". and I'm not talking about sex tapes! -her father must be so proud-
I HATE POP CULTURE
I find it to be the worst fucking waist of time and energy to devote ANY time to people such as Paris Hilton, anna nichole smith, and simon cowell. These people offer nothing to this world but spectacle and obsurdity. SO why then do I claim to love it so?
Well, when you think about it, pop culture can be seen as a catalyst to our american, and indeed, global economy. Just wonder at the things 14 year old girls would spend their parent's money on if not justin timberlake cd's.
Where else could they spend their time? at the library?! HA!
I can't think of anything a young person or a bored adult could be doing with their time if not being totally devoted to E! entertainment news... what's that honey? They could be solving the world's problems? they could be spending time with their children? they could be studying for college?....
oh yeah, well I guess they could be doing any of that..
Or I guess they could be getting into drugs, alchohol, or SEX! Thank the lord BABY JESUS that we have POP culture to save our children from the evils of the world! I know I'd be remissed if I didn't get down on bended knee and thank the big #1 in the sky for giving me and mine every fucking adversity known to man! Thanks big guy! you fucking suck...
...but i diregess...
back to the subject-
-how is it that fucking spoon in her ass Paris Hilton can command the respect and idolitry of millions of girls in this world when we pay no attention to high-level female scientists or actual ROLE MODELS to which we could show our kids and say "hey, she did it, so can you". and I'm not talking about sex tapes! -her father must be so proud-
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Politics: Re: How the Primary system is ruining America
-THE PROBLEM-
Ok, so I've had this idea in my brain for a while now and I just have to get it out.
I have come to the conclusion that the primary system (the way in which our political parties select their candidates) is destroying america.
The problem with the system is inherent in the structure of the system. Seeing as how the United States is, more or less, divided equally among two political ideologies, conservative and liberal, and that to help the conservative(republican) or liberal(democrat) party select a candidate, one must first register with said party and participate in the primary voting.
OK, the issue at hand is that after the country is divided into two separate voting blocs candidates then compete within one bloc to win the right to campaign on behalf of that party in the general election. SO, the winner in the conservative primary is going to be the person who the republicans find is most conservative, and the winner in the democratic primary is going to be the person democrats find the most liberal. -this is due to the fact that turn-out is very low in those primaries and that the only people who go out to vote are the ones most interested in change. e.i. the uber-liberal and the ultra-conservative.
So what we end up with is a general election between a "whimpy liberal" from the north-east, and a "christian conservative" from texas. Now, we as "normal" americans are forced to choose between these two people, neither of whom tend to represent our values in a wide range of areas.
Southpark had it right; it's a choice between a giant douche and a shit sandwich.
SOLUTIONS-
So I propose that we do one of 3 things...
1) we get rid of the primary system all together. let the parties nominate privately who they want to send to the general election. - I believe they will act to send someone who can gain the most support (ie. a moderate) to win the white house time and time again.
2) Ban all red-state republicans and blue-state democrats from running. This will virtually guarantee a moderate dem or repub from a 50/50 state (grey state) or a conservative dem from a red state and/or a liberal repub from a blue-state.
3) publicly finance all campaigns and allow for run-offs in ALL DISTRICS which do not give above 50% majority support to a candidate. This would allow for the removal of much of the business lobby/fundraising responsibilities as well as allow room for third party candidates to make a serious impact on american politics.
Politician need to realize that all we want is POLITICALLY MODERATE LEADERSHIP!!
Alright- I've said my piece. hope to see you back here soon.
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wow, it is now 5-14 and I notice its been a long time since my last post... sorry about that.
Anyway, I figured that I'd add a little something to this last political post as I just read this in the news: http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/05/14/hagel.bloomberg/index.html
In that link, Chuck Hagel and michael bloomberg apparently are contemplating an Independant run for the whitehouse. Notice that I used the capital "I" which means they would each leave the Republican party in order to do this. They apparently believe that the Extreams of each party have taken control of their politics and resulted in many poor decisions.
Well, if they would have just read my post on the subject, or perhaps they did... , they would understand HOW this has happened and maybe they would choose a slightly different path to shake-up the two party system.
I beleive that there is no room for any third party success in this current system. These two guys seem to think that, without any party organization, that they can mount a successful campaign? That is rediculous. But, perhaps there would be room for someone like myself to establish himself high up in the power structure...
interesting thought.
Ok, so I've had this idea in my brain for a while now and I just have to get it out.
I have come to the conclusion that the primary system (the way in which our political parties select their candidates) is destroying america.
The problem with the system is inherent in the structure of the system. Seeing as how the United States is, more or less, divided equally among two political ideologies, conservative and liberal, and that to help the conservative(republican) or liberal(democrat) party select a candidate, one must first register with said party and participate in the primary voting.
OK, the issue at hand is that after the country is divided into two separate voting blocs candidates then compete within one bloc to win the right to campaign on behalf of that party in the general election. SO, the winner in the conservative primary is going to be the person who the republicans find is most conservative, and the winner in the democratic primary is going to be the person democrats find the most liberal. -this is due to the fact that turn-out is very low in those primaries and that the only people who go out to vote are the ones most interested in change. e.i. the uber-liberal and the ultra-conservative.
So what we end up with is a general election between a "whimpy liberal" from the north-east, and a "christian conservative" from texas. Now, we as "normal" americans are forced to choose between these two people, neither of whom tend to represent our values in a wide range of areas.
Southpark had it right; it's a choice between a giant douche and a shit sandwich.
SOLUTIONS-
So I propose that we do one of 3 things...
1) we get rid of the primary system all together. let the parties nominate privately who they want to send to the general election. - I believe they will act to send someone who can gain the most support (ie. a moderate) to win the white house time and time again.
2) Ban all red-state republicans and blue-state democrats from running. This will virtually guarantee a moderate dem or repub from a 50/50 state (grey state) or a conservative dem from a red state and/or a liberal repub from a blue-state.
3) publicly finance all campaigns and allow for run-offs in ALL DISTRICS which do not give above 50% majority support to a candidate. This would allow for the removal of much of the business lobby/fundraising responsibilities as well as allow room for third party candidates to make a serious impact on american politics.
Politician need to realize that all we want is POLITICALLY MODERATE LEADERSHIP!!
Alright- I've said my piece. hope to see you back here soon.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
wow, it is now 5-14 and I notice its been a long time since my last post... sorry about that.
Anyway, I figured that I'd add a little something to this last political post as I just read this in the news: http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/05/14/hagel.bloomberg/index.html
In that link, Chuck Hagel and michael bloomberg apparently are contemplating an Independant run for the whitehouse. Notice that I used the capital "I" which means they would each leave the Republican party in order to do this. They apparently believe that the Extreams of each party have taken control of their politics and resulted in many poor decisions.
Well, if they would have just read my post on the subject, or perhaps they did... , they would understand HOW this has happened and maybe they would choose a slightly different path to shake-up the two party system.
I beleive that there is no room for any third party success in this current system. These two guys seem to think that, without any party organization, that they can mount a successful campaign? That is rediculous. But, perhaps there would be room for someone like myself to establish himself high up in the power structure...
interesting thought.
Poetry - all my own work - please don't steal
-For Tallia-
A Poet's Eyes
I'm seeing through a poet's eyes,
and breathing in his words.
soaking all my time in this,
and falling for his verse.
I'm seeing through a poet's eyes,
all is blue and grey.
finding what is true in life,
evil in darkness lay.
I'm seeing though a poet's eyes,
his tears now cloud my view.
of all the things that he holds dear,
of everything that's true.
I'm seeing through a poet's eyes,
and cannot turn away.
to all the pain he hides from me,
the feelings he cannot say.
I'm touching now a poet's soul,
my words weigh heavy-insight-
for to darken now this poet's hole
to be to take away the light.
-untitled
Sitting atop a mountain,
And staring at the sky.
Shaking from the ice cold air,
Pretending not to cry.
Thinking of a warmer place
Somewhere far but why?
My life is just a perfect mess,
My smile is just a lie.
Everything is going well,
My family loves me why?
For they look for all the good in me,
But they really don't even try.
Dreaming of a different place,
Something new but why?
I really am quite content,
Living within this lie.
Is everything still going well,
And I will not ask you why.
For you will look for sympathy,
And now you know I lie.
-untitled
Hear the sound
Heed the call
There's something out there beyond this wall
Something rich, something bright
I find myself chasing a light.
The brightest star in the sky,
I'm scared of it and I don't know why.
It threatends me like some great vice,
It's heart is cold, it's hands are ice.
And as I cower within this cell
I think of God, I think of Hell
And on these bricks as so I lean
I think of a place for which to dream.
Somewhere out beyond the wall
I heard the sound, I heed the call.
And now I sit and I wait
For someone out to take the bait
And free me from my prison cell
And take my place within this hell.
-untitled
Deep inside, beyond my reach
A child cries and strains to speak
His voice is broken by sobs and tears
Because deep inside awaits his fears
Shadows movement, and owls cry
A god's improvement in which a lie
He's old enough to see the fact
That some things happen yet none react
A mother murdered, a killer freed
Who will fight, or stand, or heed
The warnings written in blood or tears
In warnings written await our fears
I look away, change my view,
With hopes of a better day
I take my eyes off the crime the greed,
And moral black decay
And now I know what to do when a child cries...
Calm him softly, wipe his tears, and tell him only lies
-untitled
I get on my knees and I pray
I move the words but nothing I say
Will keep my safe, will keep me warm
Underneath this world a valley of storm
I close my eyes and clasp my hands
My words are a grain in a desert of sand
I beg to my God for days in the past
I beg to him Please for moments to last
But time will go on, and days will soon end
To bury the pain from this life once again
I pray again now, for why I don't know
I pray that the scars on my face will not show
But just as the sun will rise for the day
With all of these words-the nothings he'll say
-dreams
I wait for dreams when I wait for night.
I wait for screams when there is no light.
I wait for gold when I wait for you.
When my heart is cold it longs for you.
When there is no light why can't I see?
For I know it is you who looks for me.
I close my eyes and day turns night.
I dream your words to wish good night.
And think of hands, your touch, your face.
The love which God cannot replace.
I've sang before these words, this song,
But in an instant it will all be gone.
For years, they seem, are seconds with you.
And how I know our love is true..
That when you leave you love's not gone.
It stays alive within this song.
And stays awake while in the dark.
For it lives eternal within my heart.
-RAGE
My whole life i've delt with rage-
It builds inside and grows with age.
It's bounds are great,
My fears are true.
That someday it's gaze might fall upon you.
I hide from the thoughts
and creep from behind.
With hopes i'll contain what your striving to find.
Your pushing and pulling will tear me apart-
And my fears will come screaming
Straight out of my heart.
I'll cry to you softly, whispers in bed,
Please, Oh God Please, Stop Fucking My Head.
It's smashing and breaking what is left of it's cage-
My fears have come true.
My thoughts fill with RAGE
My Introduction to All of You
Hello, I am the "Satirical Cynic".
This being my first entry and "blog" I thought I'd give you all some brief insight...
I am a southern California "native" and resident, college educated, a newlywed, and part (at least for now) of the "working poor". I have become keenly aware of behavior, religion, and politics through my own experience and time observing life as it has unfolded before me which is to what I tend to write or rant on occasion.
Well, I hope you enjoy a my blog, or more accurately, this journey through my mind and are better for it in the long run.
This being my first entry and "blog" I thought I'd give you all some brief insight...
I am a southern California "native" and resident, college educated, a newlywed, and part (at least for now) of the "working poor". I have become keenly aware of behavior, religion, and politics through my own experience and time observing life as it has unfolded before me which is to what I tend to write or rant on occasion.
Well, I hope you enjoy a my blog, or more accurately, this journey through my mind and are better for it in the long run.
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