I recently read an article where an incumbent Republican from Kansas is in danger of losing his governorship to an independent. At first this didn't raise an eyebrow or anything about it. What it did do was make me cheer on the incumbent Republican to stay to the script. No hedging, no misinterpretation, no fudging. Stay to the script.
Why?
Because it is time for America to see Republicans for who they are. They want to repeal Obamacare even though the number of uninsured has dropped to its lowest level since 1990. They want to secure more tax breaks for businesses who send American jobs overseas. They want to become more invasive and to eliminate basic rights of Americans because "if you have nothing to hide then there shouldn't be a problem."
The problem with the Republicans is where their core beliefs are located. They dwell in the pit of some unknown donor box carefully crafted by corporations who really don't give a damn about Americans. Republicans are steadfast to protect the interest of the shareholder over the interest of their constituents.
That's why I want Republicans to stay on message. Keep these flawed beliefs and don't come off of them. Remain true to yourselves or continue to be the obnoxious hypocrites you're set to be.
Eventually America will get it.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Benghazi all the time
I understand the folks at Fox News have a particular beef when it comes to this president and what happened in Benghazi. When I don't quite understand is how many investigative bodies that have investigated the incident have said that there was nothing inappropriate this administration did. It all comes back to the fabled birth certificate debacle. "When are we going to see the true birth certificate?"
Making the reach of comparing the NFL issues with Benghazi is nothing short of spectacular!
I swear to God these folks get a bonus each time they can correlate anything or any news story having to do with Benghazi:
"There's a cold front coming in from Canada, but when are we going to hear the truth on Benghazi?"
"Yesterday and there was a car accident on the interstate that involved a cleanup, why can't the Obama administration come clean on Benghazi?"
"Today's winning lotto numbers are 2, 14, 16, 22, 30 and 47. Now if only we can have the records of the Obama administration's handling of Benghazi."
"This NBA broadcast is brought to you by head and shoulders, the makers of hair shampoo and other fine salon products. Now if only Obama would come clean on his own Benghazi dandruff."
It gets to the point of being completely stupid and phony. They consider themselves to be a journalistic entity but they sure as hell don't act like one.
Making the reach of comparing the NFL issues with Benghazi is nothing short of spectacular!
I swear to God these folks get a bonus each time they can correlate anything or any news story having to do with Benghazi:
"There's a cold front coming in from Canada, but when are we going to hear the truth on Benghazi?"
"Yesterday and there was a car accident on the interstate that involved a cleanup, why can't the Obama administration come clean on Benghazi?"
"Today's winning lotto numbers are 2, 14, 16, 22, 30 and 47. Now if only we can have the records of the Obama administration's handling of Benghazi."
"This NBA broadcast is brought to you by head and shoulders, the makers of hair shampoo and other fine salon products. Now if only Obama would come clean on his own Benghazi dandruff."
It gets to the point of being completely stupid and phony. They consider themselves to be a journalistic entity but they sure as hell don't act like one.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Freedom? Really?
I've been reading about Daniele Watts' incident with the LAPD and ... again ... I forget that there are a lot of stupid people in the universe.
"They ask to see her ID, produce the ID."
But she did nothing wrong. That's the problem with the logic of "don't hide anything if you have nothing to hide." For those that believe that it is perfectly okay for law enforcement to go walking up somebody, demand to see their ID, without any reason, any suspicion or any cause is just insane.
We don't live in a police state. The founders would never agree to that even after what transpired on 9/11. Our liberties are worth so much more than the government that wants to suppress it.
When the police circumvent the laws and protections in an egregious manner with no provocation then it is an abuse of power. That isn't to say that we don't have a crime problem in this country, but if you have questionable motives while attempting to enforce those rules and laws - then the system is equally problematic.
For those that believe that there is no problem for law enforcement to stop and ask someone questions and to detain them by handcuffing and throwing them in a police car then I would assume that the same people have no problem with law enforcement breaking into their homes to double check and make sure that the guns that they own actually belong to them.
After all, if you have nothing to hide then cooperate. See how that works?
"They ask to see her ID, produce the ID."
But she did nothing wrong. That's the problem with the logic of "don't hide anything if you have nothing to hide." For those that believe that it is perfectly okay for law enforcement to go walking up somebody, demand to see their ID, without any reason, any suspicion or any cause is just insane.
We don't live in a police state. The founders would never agree to that even after what transpired on 9/11. Our liberties are worth so much more than the government that wants to suppress it.
When the police circumvent the laws and protections in an egregious manner with no provocation then it is an abuse of power. That isn't to say that we don't have a crime problem in this country, but if you have questionable motives while attempting to enforce those rules and laws - then the system is equally problematic.
For those that believe that there is no problem for law enforcement to stop and ask someone questions and to detain them by handcuffing and throwing them in a police car then I would assume that the same people have no problem with law enforcement breaking into their homes to double check and make sure that the guns that they own actually belong to them.
After all, if you have nothing to hide then cooperate. See how that works?
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Tired ...
I make absolutely no apologies for being who I am. I fully realize I'm on the extreme left side of things and I'm perfectly okay with that. I choose to be an idealist for humanity than a protector of capitalism. From where I stand, the soul of humanity isn't governed by wealth, but by doing the right things. I know there are those on the opposite side that say the same thing. We can respectfully disagree on things - that's fine.
But I'm finding that the "reason" why folks think as they do has very little to do with actual factual reasoning. The blindness - the willful and complete blindness by my right side counterparts can almost be described as completely insane. The hypocrisy is alarming and yet they don't care one iota. They remain smitten that they don't have to be accountable for anything or anyone because "we're right because I heard or read that I am."
Really?
It's an absolute waste of time attempting to argue with folks that can't rationally acknowledge their irrational inconsistencies. They abhor progress because it disrupts their ultimate game plan of acquisition. In their universe: nothing else matters. It's "he who dies with the most toys, wins" mentality which can't be rationalized in the scheme of humanity.
Our founding fathers wanted us to be civil towards one another, to respectfully disagree - but accept the progress of society. We have none of that. We continually dwell in our uncivil nature as it continues to push our nation in a downward angle.
So - I'm tired.
I'm tired of the bullshit.
I'm tired of the hypocrisy.
I'm tired of the stubbornness.
I'm tired of the double standards and the expectations that it's okay to be self-absorbed at the expense of everyone else in the world.
We're in retro-progress ... and we are falling behind fast. Other nations continue to make advances to further their countries. What's the US doing? We're bickering and can't agree on table settings. We are obsessed with gossip and have no willpower to fix problems.
With the ineptness of Congress, I'd personally like every single one fired that ever used the filibuster to contain the progress that could've been made as a country. I'd like to see those that are adamantly defending corporations to be removed from public office because CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE (for the love of all things Zeus!)
Folks that defend corporations are only defending them because they overwhelming majority of Americans aren't for your party. Republicans have fought to control the media and the influence behind it so that they can continue their shoestring connection with the governing process. You see, Republicans know that if it was a fair fight, head to head, they'd lose without their corporate backings because their policies fail in the face of the average American. They continually pull the wool over those that defend them ... and with blind assurances as their measure - they are vilified and feel vindicated.
So. To those folks that can't rationally understand their shortcomings, I can't help you anymore. You're mired in the muck that you simply have no desire to get out of. For those folks who continue to thwart the progress of this country, I'm removing you from my life. You're no longer in my conscience or on my Facebook feed. You're no longer the annoying insignificant gnat. I'm not longer following you on twitter or wherever your little universe is.
I'm done. Fin.
The moment you can be a productive member of SOCIETY that makes it about others and not about self-serving your own singular purpose - then we can probably finally begin a meaningful dialogue about solving the problems we face ... together. In the meantime, keep playing with pennies in light sockets and using hairdryers in the shower. Oh and if you do that, you'll become more enlightened. Moreover that logic (and yours, Republicans) comes from the internet so "god it has to be true then."
*bangs head against wall*
But I'm finding that the "reason" why folks think as they do has very little to do with actual factual reasoning. The blindness - the willful and complete blindness by my right side counterparts can almost be described as completely insane. The hypocrisy is alarming and yet they don't care one iota. They remain smitten that they don't have to be accountable for anything or anyone because "we're right because I heard or read that I am."
Really?
It's an absolute waste of time attempting to argue with folks that can't rationally acknowledge their irrational inconsistencies. They abhor progress because it disrupts their ultimate game plan of acquisition. In their universe: nothing else matters. It's "he who dies with the most toys, wins" mentality which can't be rationalized in the scheme of humanity.
Our founding fathers wanted us to be civil towards one another, to respectfully disagree - but accept the progress of society. We have none of that. We continually dwell in our uncivil nature as it continues to push our nation in a downward angle.
So - I'm tired.
I'm tired of the bullshit.
I'm tired of the hypocrisy.
I'm tired of the stubbornness.
I'm tired of the double standards and the expectations that it's okay to be self-absorbed at the expense of everyone else in the world.
We're in retro-progress ... and we are falling behind fast. Other nations continue to make advances to further their countries. What's the US doing? We're bickering and can't agree on table settings. We are obsessed with gossip and have no willpower to fix problems.
With the ineptness of Congress, I'd personally like every single one fired that ever used the filibuster to contain the progress that could've been made as a country. I'd like to see those that are adamantly defending corporations to be removed from public office because CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE (for the love of all things Zeus!)
Folks that defend corporations are only defending them because they overwhelming majority of Americans aren't for your party. Republicans have fought to control the media and the influence behind it so that they can continue their shoestring connection with the governing process. You see, Republicans know that if it was a fair fight, head to head, they'd lose without their corporate backings because their policies fail in the face of the average American. They continually pull the wool over those that defend them ... and with blind assurances as their measure - they are vilified and feel vindicated.
So. To those folks that can't rationally understand their shortcomings, I can't help you anymore. You're mired in the muck that you simply have no desire to get out of. For those folks who continue to thwart the progress of this country, I'm removing you from my life. You're no longer in my conscience or on my Facebook feed. You're no longer the annoying insignificant gnat. I'm not longer following you on twitter or wherever your little universe is.
I'm done. Fin.
The moment you can be a productive member of SOCIETY that makes it about others and not about self-serving your own singular purpose - then we can probably finally begin a meaningful dialogue about solving the problems we face ... together. In the meantime, keep playing with pennies in light sockets and using hairdryers in the shower. Oh and if you do that, you'll become more enlightened. Moreover that logic (and yours, Republicans) comes from the internet so "god it has to be true then."
*bangs head against wall*
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