MEMORIAL DAY!

Good morning all! Before this HOLIDAY WEEKEND, I'd like to give you something to think about. First and foremost, I'd like to ask you to pray, hope, eat a goat, roll the dice, --or whatever it is you do when you REALLY want something, for the troops in harm's way. This is Memorial Day, and it's a time that we Americans dedicate to those who've given their lives defending what we stand (or used to stand) for. There will be countless ceremonies, parties, dedications, etc. in support of all the past and present SOLDIERS, AIRMEN, SAILORS, AND MARINES. As usual, most of us will enjoy our 3-day weekend and not pay any mind to WHY we get it--as we are PROGRAMMED to do.

This HOLIDAY has made us immune to what it represents. Through wordplay, once again, our government has made something NEGATIVE perceived as POSITIVE. Especially NOW, being at WAR, we need to re-evaluate how much BS we will accept. WAR IS NOT GOOD, PERIOD!!!

And to everyone that voted for change last year--which better be ALL of you-- you should be outraged! The Democrats we voted in to "change course" in Iraq and here at home, just voted IN FAVOR OF a bill last night that allowed MR. BUSH to continue, business as usual. WHAT!? And this is after MONTHS OF SAYING THEY WON'T BUDGE when it comes to TIMETABLES TO PULL OUT OF IRAQ! Guess what---the bill passed giving the PRESIDENT pretty much everything he wanted.

I want to stay on topic, but it is a RAMBLING...so I just want to touch on some things that happened this past week. Aside from the funding bill---Bush secretly signed a PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE that basically gives him powers of a DICTATOR! in case of an emergency. And HE gets to say what an emergency is, when it starts, when it ends! VERY TROUBLING!

And now, he's bringing back the name of THE BAD GUY, Bin Laden, to stir up fear once again. And Al-Qaeda is now based out of Iraq? DON'T BELIEVE THIS! After he said HE'S NOT WORRIED ABOUT BIN LADEN ANYMORE, and the CIA CLOSED THE BIN LADEN UNIT LAST YEAR, he's trying to say Osama is our biggest threat, and we need to be afraid. STOP THIS BULLSHIT!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Don't "Support the troops!!!"

Tell 'em Keith...



Before I get started, a few disclaimers: 1) I'm NOT implying that Keith Olbermann is saying don't support them; 2) I am a veteran that served in the Air Force for 8+ years; and 3) If you've never heard of FRANK LUNTZ, please do some homework.

I first heard of him a few weeks ago on Bill Maher's show. In a nutshell, he is the propaganda-wordsmith for Mr. Bush and his crew. It was his great idea to change the ESTATE TAX to the DEATH TAX, SCHOOL VOUCHERS to OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS, and DRILLING FOR OIL ON A WILDLIFE PRESERVE to RESPONSIBLE ENERGY EXPLORATION...to name a few.

This brings me to the point of words and their meanings. We have to be VERY CAREFUL not to take "answers" to our questions at face value. Actual definitions and intentions of words and phrases are what need to be taken into consideration. We all know politicians LIE to some extent, either through wordplay or straight out. As a result, we need to take the initiative to UNDERSTAND what the true meanings are of what we're being told.

After taking in as much of the media as I could stand, I came to the conclusion that the Dems backed down because of the accusation that they were NOT supporting the troops. Politically, I understand this. How is someone going to get elected President (2008) if they don't support the troops (in theory). I can't believe Mr. Bush pulled this off once again.



We need to forget about what "SUPPORT THE TROOPS" used to mean. After all, we are living in a different world in different times. By continuing to blindly support the cause of this administration, we are WITH THEM. And we need to be AGAINST THEM! I could go on forever with this topic, but I won't...

How about this?

Do you think it would be that difficult for the Dems to start gathering veterans and their families in support of ending the war? If they do that, it would be CLOSE to impossible for the Republican wordsmiths to say the Dems are not supporting the troops. Then, we could get by this hurdle and get to the REAL ISSUES...

FUCK FEAR!

What are we gonna do?

What in the world is going on? I thought we were heading in the right direction back in November, when the Dems took over POWER (in theory) of the House and Senate. But after THIS HAPPENED, I kind of threw my hands up in disgust. My bottom line here is this: If you you're AGAINST the war, DON'T VOTE FOR IT! Stop with the politics and be a person! It makes me understand why NANCY PELOSI is in charge of this party---SHE HAS NO BALLS! Physically, this is a good thing. BUT, politically this sucks!

For anyone who thinks their vote doesn't count, PLEASE re-think your stance. A LOT of people took a stand last year for a change in policy and power. We entrusted our futures to some LIARS. For everyone who voted for Democrats, with hopes of change, hold them accountable. WRITE, CALL, EMAIL! Whatever it takes.

WE'VE ALL HEARD THE PHRASE "YOU GET OUT OF SOMETHING WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT!" For the most part, I believe this. So think about if you do nothing...

The politics are starting early for this next election. We need to PAY ATTENTION! And I'm gonna do my part by writing on topics that I feel strongly about. And hopefully, it will raise awareness and open up the avenues for discussion.

THE PEOPLE NEED TO BE HEARD!!!

frEEdOm!

Good Morning All!!! First things first...did ya'll check out my new PROJECT? I like the way it turned out.

Today I'm gonna ramble about a lot of things. BUT everything is gonna relate to the idea of FREEDOM!


I love this man! And not just because he's on the HUNNID! But today is not about him. It's about YOU (AND ME)! Check this out...



To get my point here, I need you to leave ALL prejudices at the door. That's very difficult, I know. And I'll touch on that later. But for now...TRUST ME! So forget about MOMMA AFRICA and read the words. I'm going to assume that you understand it and believe it. With that being said, here's the question...

Mr. Bush says "THEY HATE OUR FREEDOM!" And I just wanna point out once again the way words (AND NOT MEANINGS) are being used as tools--sometimes weapons, to satisfy the masses. The word FREEDOM is very powerful! I would put it second to GOD in terms of the amount of pure emotion involved when people use it. I would only put it second because more people know God, than know FREEDOM. Stay with me here. I say that because I truly believe that. THINK ABOUT IT! It's a tough idea to wrap your mind around. And even more difficult to explain to someone who has NEVER had it affect their lives. I've had first-hand contact with people who came from NO FREEDOM--to freedom; and also people that didn't have FREEDOM and probably still don't. I don't wanna lose anybody, so here are some ideas to think about. Plus, I know that if I don't throw another picture up, some of you will quit. And you need to hear/read this...

WE HAVE TO BE MORE SELECTIVE (AND INFORMED) ABOUT WHAT WE ALLOW INTO OUR MINDS! DON'T SAVE WORDS WITH ONE-WORD DEFINITIONS OR EVENTS OF YOUR LIFE IN THERE EITHER!

And as for the GOD vs. FREEDOM arguement, two things: 1) Once people have, or think they have FREEDOM, their quest for GOD may be less important; whereas if they have, or think they have GOD, their quest for FREEDOM remains constant. And 2) Freedom is OF THIS WORLD; As opposed to GOD being (in most RELIGIONS) more of an afterlife reward.



We all have heard the phrase PERCEPTION IS REALITY. We need to figure out what OUR perception of FREEDOM is and make sure it's not just smoke and mirrors. Just because someone tells you you have freedom, doesn't mean you do. There are RESPONSIBILITIES that go hand-in-hand with the PRIVELEGE OF FREEDOM.

The abuse of power is nothing new. What is new though is PEOPLE accepting it--or even worse not knowing about it. We're ignoring decisions/laws being made against our best interests because they're falling under this umbrella of PROTECTION. THIS IS THE ULTIMATE SLAP IN THE FACE!!! It's almost like THIS REGIME, I MEAN ADMINISTRATION, NO REGIME... tells us what to think and believe. FEAR makes people stop thinking rationally. Human Nature, instincts, AND a little PROGRAMMING kick in...and all we want to hear is how to be safe. And it's being proven now that THERE'S NO PRICE TOO HIGH! I just hope it doesn't get to the point where our CIVIL RIGHTS are so diminished that we have NO POWER, even as one, against what our government can do.

REMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT FACT: MR. BUSH WAS NOT ELECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE! NOW, THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WOULD DO IF HE CANCELS THE 2008 ELECTION AND SAYS WE'RE NOT LEAVING! WHAT WOULD YOU DO? NOTHING! LEGALLY, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO...

ONE LAST POINT...DIDN'T THESE GUYS ALL STAND FOR FREEDOM?
BOB MARLEY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR JFK CHE GUEVARA

AND I WONDER WHAT THESE GUYS DID?...

RAMBLE COMPLETE, AT LEAST ON HOLD...

P. L. U. R.,
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MOTHER'S DAY BLOG

GOOD MORNING!!! And a special HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mothers out there. And just in case you didn't know, Mother's Day was originated as a proclamation to honor mothers of course, BUT it was also in response to the Civil War--and the point of it originally was to bring peace during war time. So, this rambling is going to be a hybrid of honoring all the mothers and the "to be continued" that I promised last blog.



IT'S "THAT" TIME!

We need to begin to understand how this WORLD really works, so we can shape it to our advantage in the future. When we get into our 40's, we're going to be making social decisions/votes based on how we saw the world in our 20's. THINK ABOUT THAT! The responsibility of OUR generation starts NOW. No longer can we WAIT for the world to line up for us. We NEED to align it to our advantage. And the FIRST step everyone needs to take is to vote ACCURATELY in 2008. And that doesn't mean ensuring you hit the correct button. That means vote for the candidate that has your best interests at heart.
And you're probably thinking something along the lines of: THEY'RE ALL THE SAME, or THEY'RE ALL LIARS, MY VOTE DOESN'T COUNT, ETC...You're all pretty smart people, this way of thinking is IGNORANT! Of course your SINGLE vote as an individual doesn't hold much weight. BUT that doesn't mean that you either do not vote, or EVEN WORSE, vote for someone for no reason at all. Example: The TORNADOES IN KANSAS recently brought to light (again) the fact that too many of our NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS are serving in Iraq. The point here is this: The people of Kansas voted themselves into this position. They were 100% in support of the "TROOPS!" As a result, they voted in favor of EVERYTHING that supposedly "supported the troops." And they VOTED in favor of funding the war, increasing troop presence in the Middle East, getting the troops what they need to do their job. This blind, un-educated vote caused them to be unprepared for what used to be "business as usual." No matter where you live, you're most likely to be in danger of a NATURAL DISASTER at some point throughout the year. And many of us don't fret because we feel confident that the people that handle this sort of thing, will handle it. Well guess what...THEY CAN'T! You voted to send the majority of these good-hearted people HERE!

HOW ABOUT WE WAKE UP AND TAKE LIFE A LITTLE MORE SERIOUSLY?!
WHY ARE WE VOTING FOR BILLIONS OF MORE DEBT AT THE SAME TIME THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT CUTTING TROOPS' PAY!


We need to stop and think before taking action, either physically or mentally. Too many people are so caught up in their OWN, PERSONAL RAT RACE, they react to words only and pay no mind to the intended meaning of what's being said. The #1 reason the Republicans have been in power so long is beacause of their WORDPLAY!



I HAVE to touch on this subject...


What's the deal with this? Is it that since the US has no one to answer to, it can't be considered wrong? Couldn't this be perceived as blatant racism? Are we OK with being perceived in this light by the rest of the world? The basis of why OUR country used to be the model for all others to aspire was simple. IT WAS A GOVERNMENT OF, BY, AND FOR THE PEOPLE! Do you feel that way now?

This is a very complex issue WITH HISTORY! We have to look at this through neutral eyes. To A LOT of Mexicans these states (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico(?), and California) is the land of their ancestors. The US pushed them south, so we could claim the land in the name of freedom. And to this day, we show no tolerance towards people who have legitimate gripes. Our way, PERIOD! As a "CHRISTIAN NATON," exporters of peace, etc., etc., it doesn't seem to make sense that we would have policies like these. It's an issue we ALL need to figure out where we stand. Did you know there are still NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES FIGHTING FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNIZE THEM? A very serious issue, not only because of the moral and ethical questions, but it's not gonna be long before WHITES are the minority in this country. Who DOESN'T know someone with a MIXED background? Our children's generation and beyond are gonna live in a world where a large proportion of people will either be MIXED, or at least be very close to people who are. We can't continue our policies of intolerance. How ignorant are we going to look when our children and grandchildren are victims of the intolerant laws and policies that we (in theory) supported?

To rap this up, I want to again wish all mothers a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! But more importantly, I want to say to the MOTHERS and FATHERS having your children's well-being is always on your mind. I know that. But we are living in a very important period of time, and you have to realize that the everyday-decisions you are making NOW are gonna affect your children's future well-being. And especially important is the leadership we choose for this country in 2008! There's a fork in the road, and we can't afford for another President to pick the road repeatedly travelled...

PEACE, LOVE, UNITY, RESPECT!

MY EYE IS ON DENNIS KUCINICH FOR PRESIDENT! WE NEED TO GET MORE PEOPLE ACCESS TO HIM, SO THEY ACTUALLY KNOW HE EXISTS!