fAshIOn pOlIcE stAtE!

" Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

People express themselves in so many different ways in this country. There are many different views and reasoning behind them. The beauty of it all is that we're allowed to express these feelings (pretty much) freely in comparison to other countries around the world. To me, the 1st Amendment is THE most important freedom we have (for now). Humans need to express themselves in order to thrive. If not, our suppressed feelings will build up until they can no longer be held inside. We can see this happening in our SCHOOLS.

There is currently a huge push by the powers-that-be to CENSOR US THROUGH OUR FASHION. GEORGIA, TEXAS, LOUISIANA, and MARYLAND (to name a few) are trying to ban the "poopy-bill." For those who know not of what I speak, this is baggy pants. ALEX BENNETT, a radio talk show host said it best when he said "the only thing more stupid than wearing your pants that low is the government passing a LAW that you can't." This may seem trivial to most, but the significance is that it sets a new standard for us to tolerate.

Another example of authority suppressing our free expression are the cases of KYLA EBBERT and JOE WINIECKI. Both were harrassed because of their dress by Southwest Airlines. Joe for wearing a "Master Baiter" t-shirt, and Kyla for apparently being too sexy.

On a more serious note, FREE SPEECH ZONES and THE ARREST of people wearing anti-Bush t-shirts at rallies is a DIRECT attack on our most beloved right.



I truly don't understand how Americans, who claim this is a country of laws, ignore the PROOF of the destruction of our Constitution, BUT buy the BULLSHIT sold by this administration. Time and time again we go along with what the president SAYS, based on nothing more than his word. Once he gets his way, it's PROVEN to be based on lies and yet we still seem to be OK with it. To that, I say this: in the words of our SHEEP-HERDER (GWB),

"THERE'S AN OLD SAYING IN TENNESSEE - I KNOW IT'S IN TEXAS, PROBABLY IN TENNESSEE - THAT SAYS FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON - SHAME ON YOU. FOOL ME - YOU CAN'T GET FOOLED AGAIN."

"DECEPTION"

We listen, but don't hear.
Look, but don't see.
Although it's quite clear
And obvious to me

We've lost our way.
Have no direction.
Gone so far astray,
It threatens our protection.

Scared to admit it,
State of denial.
Should be admitted,
Hospitalized without trial.

Glimpses of truth,
Cling on to like life.
Accept without proof,
Contradicting the light.

Deception is rampant,
Best interests no more.
How can you stand it?
Enabling the gore.

Tic-toc, tic-toc
Open your eyes
I told you the plot
Don't be surprised.

tOrtUrE, sEcrEcY, & xEnOphObIA!

My surprise has long been replaced with sadness. Each time this administration abuses its unchallenged power and "privileges," I lose more and more hope. Yesterday, the Supreme Court TERMINATED the case of Khaled el-Masri, on the WORD of the Bush administration. They claimed STATE SECRETS PRIVILEGE. I can understand the need for such a privilege, BUT it should be substantiated by facts and testimony. During the height of the COLD WAR, this privilege was exercised SIX TIMES, while Bush has used it 39 times since 2001. George LOVES his secrets and privileges.

The arrogance being exhibited by our Supreme-Court appointed president is reflected upon us. Other countries don't see the everyday American who lives their life with respect for others. They see (and unfortunately hear) HIM. We have to stand up and demand accountability. The PATRIOT ACT and the MILITARY COMMISSIONS ACT has made the definition, and our stance, of torture a GREY AREA. As a result of this ruling, we've shown the rest of the world that we DON'T CARE about justice. We'll kidnap you (because you're Muslim) while on vacation, fly you to a country (where we denounce THEIR human rights policies), TORTURE you, admit we made a mistake, then deny you any recourse.

We do this all in the name of SECURITY.The rest of the world is not going to put up with this for much longer. We're making MORE enemies with these secret, discriminative policies. I'm sorry, but you can't claim the moral high ground and TORTURE! We're being desensitized to this. ALL independent studies show the ineffectiveness of torture, but as usual FACTS, SCIENCE, and HUMANITY are disregarded. We're at a crossroads, and we CAN'T be silent. This isn't about security or terrorism; it's about HUMANITY!



If you think that you're safe because you abide by the law or you're not Muslim or of Middle Eastern descent, I urge you to watch this...

PLEASE WAKE UP!

nEgAtIvE mOrAlItY, AbstInEncE, & scIEncE!

To all whom consider themselves RELIGIOUS, this is not an attack on you or your beliefs. I am not writing through MY emotions or feelings. I request you don't read with YOURS. There are some uncomfortable truths we must acknowledge and update to reach our potential as a society. For too long we have avoided productive debate of grievous topics, such as discrimination, oppression, suppression, corruption, and authority.

We're mentally trapped in years past and it's very personal to us all to challenge what we think (without thought.) The programming, the conditioning, the brain-washing- it can NOT be denied. UNLESS you do not believe in SCIENCE. It's critical for us (and future generations) to modernize our brains and habituate to the current political and societal systems and the tactics used therein. We are no longer in the era of the perpetuated guise of "THE AMERICAN FAMILY."

The morals and ethics we use for the basis of our policies are OUTDATED. We need to recognize this and stop our blanket approval of the action of our "leaders." For example, this myth of abstinence being the most effective form of birth control is IRRESPONSIBLE AND IGNORANT. Anyone who doesn't agree, need look no further than the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. AMA's recommendations for Sex Ed include education, along with abstinence. Somehow, this holds no weight with the government and its policies. Probably because it involves educating people and allowing them to make an informed decision. This would go against the policy of "we'll tell you what to think and how to act."

We are enabling our government's double-speak. Forget the sound bites from the news and the headlines from the papers. They are coming from the government! Plus, you can't come to an honest conclusion on ANY topic based on these slogans. If you're views stem from Bill O'Reilly or Jon Stewart, you're not informed. These guys are ENTERTAINERS and cheerleaders to a certain extent. Base your views on people's ACTIONS, not their opinions. Because you're told America is the moral standard for the world DOES NOT make it so.

Let's take a look at RANDALL TOBIAS. Before his resignation because of his involvement with the DC MADAME, he ran the PRESIDENTS EMERCENCY PLAN FOR AIDS RELIEF. As usual, the TITLE of this program makes you feel proud of your country's involvement. But just as usual, the underlying and true intent of the program is to spread Christian values as the highest moral measurement in the world. In order for countries to receive financial aid, they must completely denounce prostitution and pre-marital sex. EVEN if prostitution is already legal and regulated in the country.



CHANGE is very difficult to accept, especially when it doesn't work in your favor. The refusal to accept change hurts everyone. To think "abstinence-only" is an effective, let alone the ONLY, way to prevent unwanted births is ignorant. This is our country's policy. If you've ever spoken with a teenager, or even BEEN one, you know of the curious and rebellious nature. When told NOT to do something, it becomes the first item on their to-do list. And to think the majority will abstain from sexual intercourse until marriage (CURRENTLY 25-26) is unrealistic. Why not provide adolescents the tools required to make informed decisions based on FACTS and not outdated TRADITIONS? We ALL want to live in a perfect world, but it's IMPOSSIBLE!

The blatant disregard of SCIENCE within in this administration is extremely detrimental to "Joe & Jane Citizen." Basic psychology proves the contradiction of "abstinence-only" education and the countless subliminal sexual innuendos within television, print, and internet programming and advertising. We're such a sexual frustrated society, and it shines bright trough the number of sexual and violent offenses within any period of time within our history.

The political denial of science also works against our best interests on very basic levels. Why are the 10 COMMANDMENTS portrayed from the negative? I truly believe that if communicated positively, "Christians" would be less hypocritical.

Instead of telling people what they SHOULD NOT do, how about telling them what they SHOULD do?

P.L.U.R.,
zAy

THE TRUE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA!

Today is Columbus Day. It gives us another opportunity to analyze the facades we Americans call holidays. This day is particularly important when it comes to the identification of our country and what we've stood for since this "discovery."

For many who have read more history than what's in your high school textbooks this will come as no surprise. For many others who "don't like history" or accept the pretty picture painted by the government through our public school systems, this will seem very uncomfortable. With an open mind, it can be very enlightening. The confusion many currently have between their perceptions and the truth is the root of many of our social ills. It's much easier to accept these lies (and traditions) when you haven't been a victim of them. Someone has to pay a price for liberty and freedom, and it's not always voluntary. Those who enjoy the fruits of the labor, should be the ones that performed it. I believe it to be intellectually responsible to at least discuss the facts about the oppression and slavery in our country's past.

Whether intentional or not, the convenient disregard of the oppression and genocide of the indigenous people (Indians or Native Americans) is a serious problem. Moreover, propaganda has molded a very "bad guy" stereotype. We have to be truthful with ourselves. Just because someone tells you "Indians are savages" does not make them savages. The same logic can be applied to "we stand for freedom and democracy." Both instances require PROOF to be considered truth.

Native Americans have every right to be OUTRAGED! Not only were they stripped of their land, natural resources, and culture, they were discriminated against in various ways throughout our history. The reservations they were allowed came with conforming requirements. They were provided materials to help transition them to the NEW way of the NEW WORLD. Although granted citizenship in 1924, state laws were applied to voting rights. To this day, labeled as GHOST TRIBES, they still fight for federal recognition. During the decades following the end of slavery, they were further oppressed because they didn't fall within the Race categories at the time, BLACK and WHITE. It's very troubling to imagine having hopes of being a recently-freed slave as an upgrade of human rights.

We are NOT the land of the free and home of the brave. As I've said before, the only time the White men who run this country DO NOT discriminate is when they decide WHO to discriminate against. We are fed this illusion of we are ALWAYS the "good guy." And like anything, if you hear it enough you'll believe it. That does not make it true. We look very ignorant as a people to the rest of the world. As we preach one thing, we practice another. That seems to be a recurring theme in the actions of our leaders. Yet we choose to turn a blind eye.

No matter what cause they disguise their true motive as, question it. It's quite obvious when looking at the direction of our country, that the true measuring stick of the value of life in America is MONEY. We are a powerful country because we are bullies. We're not respected; we're feared. There is a difference.

This country was founded on killing and stealing. We will not be able to get past this fact until we acknowledge it. Our melting pot is currently filled with oil and water. I'd like to give South Dakota credit for NOT celebrating Columbus Day, but Native American Day. We need to ACT like the people we SAY we are.

Are YOU truly COMPASSIONATE, OPEN-MINDED, TOLERANT, EMPATHETIC, INDEPENDENT, INSPIRING, HELPFUL, GENUINE?

WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER, BUT IN ORDER TO BE TOGETHER WE MUST SHARE THE SAME TRUTHS!

LET'S PLAY RACE CARDS!

There's nothing more personal than the color of your skin. And unless you got MICHAEL JACKSON MONEY, you're forced to play with the "cards" you're dealt. At the simplest levels, it's continually perceived as an individual test. If "I" do what I gotta do, then I can be as successful as anyone. Whether you define success by the balance of your bank account or the number of people you help, you do so for happiness and security. We ALL want to be able to live our lives only having to answer for our INDIVIDUAL actions. Unfortunately, our "melting pot" society requires MORE than that to reach its potential.

By no means am I implying that it's ONE race's responsibility to fix the problem. It's the responsibility of ALL individuals to take their stand based on FACTS, not FEELINGS. Feelings and emotions are the enemy of reason. No one knows it all, but we all have the same access to information. Before disregarding someone's plea because it doesn't align with you're minute piece of reality, question it. Don't attack it. The questioner is the controller of conversations.

What kind of facts am I talking about? One example would be the 3/5 COMPROMISE. It seems horrible to many in this day and age that our government would only count 3 out of 5 Black votes. To others, they still see it happening. From the recent CAGING of votes to DISCRIMINATING LAWS that target the "little guy" instead of the true mastermind. These laws have greater impact than most know.

One of the most famous of these laws is the Rockefeller Drug Laws in New York. Other than locking up disproportionate numbers of minorities, they also dislocate families. The affects of this can easily be seen in the state of the inner-city family. Where it's not so easy to see is in the locations of the prisons. Most State and Federal prisons are located "up-state," e.g., out of the cities and into the suburbs where "not as many" minorities live. You might say, "what's the problem?" To that, I would say the problem lies in a misrepresentation of the people. The districts where these prisons reside CAN include the prison population as constituents, although the inmates CANNOT vote. The minority vote is taken both from the individual AND the community that truly needs their voices heard.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE DISPROPORTIONATE FELONY ARRESTS IN CALIFORNIA - 2005

POPULATION STATS

ARREST STATS

TOTAL POPULATION = 36 MILLION +
WHITE = 27+ MILLION (77%)
BLACK = 2 + MILLION (6.7%)

TOTAL FELONY ARRESTS = 538,000+
WHITE = 180,000+ (33%)
BLACK = 113,000+ (21%)

PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION ARRESTED
WHITE = .6%
BLACK = 5.6%

Any rational person should see there is room for concern. This is one example of why minorities believe there is a WHITE PRIVILEGE. We all need to be truthful with ourselves. It may sound corny, but "injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere." These words still ring true because it's fundamental truth. If you allow discriminative behavior in your presence, you might as well be doing it. How does someone know it's wrong if they're never told.

All Americans, Black or White, are missing their history. Blacks had theirs forcibly taken away, while Whites are intellectually misled. I ask my White brothers and sisters to research your country's true history, and I ask my Black brothers and sisters to be patient with Whites when it comes to issues of race relations. The racism is SO ingrained that it's subconsciously denied. No matter how loud we scream at each other about how much our side is right, it will do nothing but make the situation worse.

WE NEED EACH OTHER. LET'S TALK!

mIlItArY fIgUrEs!

This video sets the general tone, but I want to focus on the LATEST MURDER OF AN AMERICAN SOLDIER. This one hits particularly close to home because she was not a combat soldier; she was in a finance battalion. It's basically the Army equivalent to my job in the Air Force. During my time, there was definitely a difference between the two. Besides the traditional haggling that goes on between different services and jobs, there seemed to be a decreased level of respect towards those in support jobs. It was similar to watching a football game with your girlfriend. "Yeh, you're watching the game, but you don't know what you're watching."

The dues paid by ANY person that chooses to serve ANY amount of time in ANY branch of the military are countless. The sacrifices made are equivalent to living in another culture or civilization. Although an oath to uphold the Constitution is required to serve, the rights provided by it diminish after the oath. Your thoughts and words are suppressed in support of the greater mission. This is no easy transition. Before I enlisted in 1996, I fed right into the perception of the brainwashed soldier. Once inside, I realized it wasn't so much brainwashing, but the power of belief in a common cause. Details are less important when the ENDS justify the MEANS. It's an amazing example of the power of unity. So many different demographics brought together, all playing their part, and showing the best of America. Unfortunately, strategic decisions are based on politics. It's "highly recommended" that service men and women do not participate in politics. Apparently, SPC CIARA DURKIN got a little too close to the politics side of things.

A conclusion I came to before my honorable discharge in 2004, was that it should be a requirement that young men and women spend 1 year in the "real world" before enlisting in the military. Surprisingly, it was not the new recruits that validates my opinion. It was actually the retiring members that I had to process out. I saw about 20-30 people either separating or retiring per month for a year. The reasons people were getting out were as numerous as the reasoning behind it. But the soon-to-be retiree that entered right out of high school, now 40 yrs old, was SCARED.



The White House currently seems A BIT CONFUSED about our country's stance and definition on torture. It seems like the NEW status quo allows for the answers to our questions to be laughed off or ignored. Meanwhile we're neglected and left to find truth in the next soundbite, slogan, or costume. Britney, how are we gonna repay off this record spending with nothing in return? Paris, what are we gonna do about the melting polar ice caps? Mike Vick, I know you can help me out with the outsourcing of all sub-college level jobs! OJ, you know a little about Habeas Corpus!

I'm COMPLETELY disgusted in the fact of ab(using) soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines is the driving political edge right now. It's ONE thing to politicize dying heroes, but to neglect them at the same time is inhumane. The overall policy of the last six years leads me to believe that the ONE THING that any politician can relate to is MONEY. Even within criminal circles, there are ETHICS. It would seem that someone always on the take, would dish it out every once in a while. The rate of return awarded to these politicians, should AT LEAST warrant MORE THAN 50 BUCKS A MONTH!

I've written about the HUMANITY OF THE TROOPS several times. It's very close to me. Not necessarily for obvious reasons either. Being a part of something on any level is always very fulfilling, but lower levels tend to be less organized. To experience being a part of the Military-Industrial Complex and all the psychology that goes along with it gives me hope. It showed me it is possible for people, no matter their circumstances, to unite and be the BEST in the world.

If only we had a motivation of peace...

ONE FOR THE GOOD GUYS!

THEY ACTUALLY FIRED THIS MF'ER!

"HOPE'S TIME GONE"

Back when hope was here, it was alright to be queer,
Or nowhere near your ethics.
Back when hope was here, it shoulda been so clear,
We needed to adjust our methods
Of expressing ourselves, empowering others.
Instead of video games, which don't make proud mothers,

War games on the street, not to mention the schools
Can't learn what they teach, frustration just brewed.
Hope was so strong; without words, such support.
Looking for fellowship; found it in sport.
Hope coached me, taught me, and kept me honest.
Taught me what's temporary; beauty is modest.

Hope was always on sale; no coupon ever needed.
Taken for granted like water; especially while weeded.
Hope was not timeless; as I've recently learned.
Tried to share what I knew with others; they turned
Their ears, while my tears doused the ignorance burned
Into the minds of my friends, my brothers, my sisters

Pissed her off a couple times with uncomfortable truths
Rather root for the Eagles, BBQ, and sip booze.
So many ways to leave this world for a minute or permanent,
But it's so hard to stand up and ensure you determine it.
Hope was Truth's best friend; a very important requirement
Hopeless orphans of the world, this is more than just retirement.

(F)LA to La. to (A)LA(BAMA) to (IL)LA-(NOIS)

Simply amazing! As if the NEED for security guards in our public schools wasn't embarrassing enough, it's now come to this. THIS guy got caught, but I'm sure there's plenty more where he came from. I'd like to know how many of these "security guards" and police have used STEROIDS. It would explain a lot.

"IT'S GETTIN' KINDA HECTIC!" -Snap, 1990.

If you question whether we're heading towards a police state, don't. Are these examples of Protection or Servitude?

(IL)LA-(NOIS)

CHICAGO POLICE TORTURE AND LIE UNDER OATH

(A)LA(BAMA)

JUDGE SPANKS INMATES IN PRIVATE ROOM OF COURTHOUSE

L.A.

SECURITY GUARD BREAKS STUDENT'S WRIST FOR DROPPING CAKE

La.

COPS ACQUITTED FOR BEATING OF SENIOR CITIZEN SHORTLY AFTER KATRINA

(F)LA

SECURITY GUARDS TASER A STUDENT AFTER 90 SECONDS ON MIC

It's happening right in front of us...
...while we cover our eyes and ears and go "La, La, La, La, La!"

"THE MIRROR"

As beautiful as you sometimes may be
Lately, you've been pretty scary to me
And others. From some of the hardest brothers
To wrangler-wearing honkeys.
From Ese's to Pilipino,
ALL potential monkeys.

To be thrown in a cage,
No reason, just rage.
Inside YOU is the answer; Truth hurts sometimes.
Still selling dimes or writing rhymes?
It's your time to step up; it's finally arrived.
Test of a lifetime; For the future of all children, yours and mine.

70-plus hours, 7 days a week.
Such a perfect technique
To keep the giant asleep.
Dreaming the American Dream,
"I need stuff!"
That means more hours, but your family's tough.

Your country of laws is reflecting its flaws
While you deny your responsibility to fix it.
Born to be free, dues paid for a minute.
Get in it; participate or watch it diminish.
No more shaking your head in frustration
Action is needed to avoid subjugation.

Dear mirror, I need you to shun me away.
I do my best work without you, I must say.
Although looking at you sobers me much,
You also inspire very deeply, I'm touched.
You've provided the question for me to answer.
I'll stand up for my freedom, so others have the chance for.

frEE wIll (On crEdIt)!

YOU CAN WATCH THE FULL SERIES HERE

We are pounded and pounded with this myth that we ONLY USE 10% OF OUR BRAINS. I consider this propaganda on the same level of how Republicans, specifically the president, REPEAT the sames lies over and over. Those not conscious of it, break down quickly, and it becomes their truth. No longer can we ignore our subconscious minds. It gives those who do NOT ignore it a very huge advantage. That's especially dangerous when you realize WHO has open access to this science. Brain waves are vulnerable to ANYTHING on their rhythm. A simple example would be music. Not to mention the PRODUCTS MARKETED to help us with such.

America is SELFISH. Maybe not you, personally, but collectively we are a selfish people. It runs extremely deep; it's arguably our roots. Besides our consumerism/consumptionism, our treatment of people has degraded to the level of some 3rd World country. I don't feel our actions accurately reflect our (theoretical) principles. We discriminate based on race, sex, and religion, which evolves into economic discrimination. Most people I talk to are not totally evil. Although they may be suffering from subconscious conditioning, most prefer peace and unity. We ALL have our triggers. When they're pulled, we have no choice. We're like Reggie Jackson needing to kill the queen.

You're foolish not to recognize the power of subconscious manipulation. And you're ignorant to think that it's not being used by our government, media, and advertisers. I'm not saying this is easy to overcome, but I AM saying it's essential. Each one of us need to establish our personal and family principles, morals, and ethics. Then hold ourselves accountable to them. You can't fight an enemy if you don't acknowledge its existence.



Without a doubt, the PAST 25 YEARS has brought this planet advancement never before seen in all disciplines. Science has become religion. Many conspire to discredit science, but it's truth. You can't argue with the mathematics. It seems reasonable to conclude truth being the answer to a question. Time is also truth. We all have the same amount of minutes and seconds in a day. How you spend that time determines the number of days you get. What you're doing NOW affects what you're doing NOW. And somewhere a scientist can show you the equation of why.

On more basic levels, mathematics can easily be your bank statements. No matter what church you go to, who you have sex with, or what you pump in your veins, that's fact. Daily management of the "blips on the screen" also regulates your number of days. Within these concrete guidelines of life's mathematics, we naturally answer THROUGH OUR EMOTIONS. This fact, and tactic, has led us to our current state of confusion.

Finances aside, Americans have used up their FREEDOM CREDIT LINE. We've been enjoying the freedoms passed on to us. We haven't EARNED any freedoms. As cliche as it may sound, "Freedom ain't free." In order to enjoy the freedoms of the Constitution, you have RESPONSIBILITIES. Many are unaware of these responsibilities. They'd rather be shopping or watching TV. The results of this action, or inaction, is perfect for Capitalism. Consume, consume, consume. Buy, buy, buy. Bye-bye!

If the collective apathy of the "sleeping giant," known as the American people, continues, it will awaken to a government completely controlled by the corporations that gave them the sleeping pill, and it will become mathematical truth that their democracy has been stolen and replaced with a profit driven government system.

DO NOT EXPECT SOMEONE ELSE TO DO SOMETHING YOU ARE NOT, YOURSELF, WILLING TO DO.

Intellect comes from controlling your emotions.

P.L.U.R.,
zAy