Just Another Ordinary Day- NASCAR, Cannibalism, and Wal-Mart

How did we get here? - To the point of no return.  Ignorance seems to climb the highest peaks, and intelligence seems to sink beyond the horizon.  I mean really, a woman pulls a gun on a Wal-Mart clerk because they wouldn't take her dollar-off internet coupon.  

A Woman in some random place (that must be filled with trailers) sold her child to a man with the intent to make explicit home movies.  The child was only 18 months old.  And a bird landed on a top of the smokestack of the Vatican- and it is fucking sign from GOD.

I have spent that last few weeks studying Literary Theory, and reading material from the late 1800’s. And to tell you the truth- nothing has changed at all. I feel like Marlow on that Steamboat chugging up the Congo surrounded by cannibals. Only the cannibals that I am surrounded by… eat themselves. 

They slowly nibble away at themselves and it seems as if they've figured out a way to deal with pain and get others to join in. I mean, really- it’s a family affair.  “Are you done with your ear, son?” 

My daughter’s teacher (or some non-English speaking assistant) spelled socks as "sox" on this week’s homework packet. 

The NRA hijacked NASCAR in Texas. Because there is nothing like carrying a clip with 500 bullets as you recite Bible verses.  The NRA 500 is very fitting actually.

America got beat by a third world country in a game they created! More proof that years of giving orders and watching other people doing labor equates to the lack of physical abilities.

They say they've found the GOD particle by smashing things into one another.  And since GOD is just a particle that gives things mass, I guess we will have to wait for another Big-Bang for him to return! And you thought 2013 was a long wait!

New York was told that there is at least 16 ounces of Freedom left (or at least soda). And Republicans have cloned some Latino that believes the bullshit they feed the rest of their poor brainwashed followers. You can tell that he is a clone because clones need more water than real humans. They hope after midnight they can produce more Spanish speaking clones so America can get the next Pope.

Some clown in California wants to build an island or a floating city 12 miles off the Californian coast (technically in international waters) so that highly qualified immigrants can magically create start-ups. Well, since our children think that socks are spelled “soxs”, I'm sure these start-ups will hire a bunch of legal citizens. 

A woman, whom you may have heard of, from Facebook, must have amnesia and forgot that her degree has an Ivy League college on it. In others words- women, don't “lean in”,… “buy-in”.

Of course, I'm not perfect.  “Son, pass me that finger, I’m hungry.” I watch men with chiseled bodies in tight pants run into one another and play with balls. I have spent the last 72 hours watching millions being passed out like Halloween candy. 

I wonder if life was really that bad in the 1800s. It probably was better, except for I would have been Django pissed off about what happen to my white wife. Or I would have been in the house, cause manual labor is not for the intelligent.

But I bet they couldn't “Harlem Shake”.  It would have been the Congo Shake. So next time you go to Wal-mart with your dollar-off coupon for bullets, just make sure you leave your gun at home. 

And can we please stop posting angles in the cloud made by Photoshop. And stop posting that fake car dealership prank. We are eating ourselves and slowing dying.  There will be nothing but computers left standing- like the Pyramids. And the Next species will wonder how we let such a wonderful world go to waste!!!!!

Accountability or Probability

Should we hold our media accountable? And would this accountability be for the greater good of our society? I would think so. As a college student the most important lesson that I have taken away from my studies is credibility. Now as a writer, a blogger, and an artist I do not consider myself a journalist at all. I voice my opinion and challenge others to do the same and think critically.

With the lack of credibility in our media, this possesses a great danger to society as a whole. If the citizens are misinformed, brainwashed, and subjected to these misinforming media conglomerates 24 hours a day, we are in serious trouble.

The history of journalism is interesting and the beginning of this profession was one that was respectable and important. Journalists would put their lives on the line to inform the public about what was going on, and removed any bias from these stories. These stories simply were filled with facts.

Misinforming the public, due to advertisers, political affiliations, and trying to reinforce the beliefs of one particular audience is another reason we are so divided in America. I often subject myself to other media outlets that I may not agree with. There are often a lot of facts in these stories, but it is often hard for people to separate the fact from the bias, or personal opinions.

These personal opinions are turned into facts, and are often used for attacks against issues. A few examples include global warming, poverty and violence, and our failing educational system. With everyone running around with a briefcase full of false facts, it is easy to understand why nothing is being done to address these issues at all.

So I suggest that we hold our media accountable. We the people, demand that the media informs the audience of not who just their parent company is, but who donates and funds them. If we have access to this information then we can see that things in this country may not be as dire as some say. There could be a solution, but if a solution is found would they keep their audience?

Do not get me wrong. I do not want every show to be filled with screaming individuals that have an audience to keep, and profit from. There are many profiteers in our current media filled world. There are those that profit from hate and misinformation to a degree that could often equate to treason.

Another small victory that we can take away from this election is that no matter how much money is spent it is hard to win an election. While some media outlets were discussing the amount of money that was spent and lack of return on investment, I was laughing. The reason that I was laughing is because the amount of money that was spent is nothing compared to their real wealth. With all of their wealth on the line, and the environment in their back pocket it is going to be interesting who they support the next time around.

So in short, conduct serious researches, check your references. And citizens of the great nation- make sure that you use the search engine of your liking before you believe every post in a blog or social networking site.  But no need to check mine- these are just opinions.    

The Real War in America

The real war in America is happening right in front of our eyes in Chicago. In just one weekend there were 8 killed and 40-plus wounded. This was here on American soil. While most of the media was covering the return of Zombies supposedly connected to bath-salts, the black community in Chicago was engaged in war.

When the temperatures start to rise, there is an increase in violence in most black communities. It would suggest that someone has spiked the Kool-Aid packages sold in the corner markets. Or that there was some type of government experiment to thin the heard.

The usual excuses always seem to be the ones that are discussed by experts- the same experts that return to their suburban homes and enjoy their fresh squeezed lemonades and glasses of wine on their patios. Then there are the constant chants of “there is nothing to do” and that a larger police presents would somehow decrease the violence.

These excuses hold some truth, but they fail to address the issue. Violence is a natural behavior and once this behavior is accepted by a community and not channeled properly there is only destruction on said community.

The relationship between the black community and police, no matter what race or creed, is one that lacks trust and respect. Neither the police nor the black community seems to respect or understand one another and this division is fatal. The police represent the system. A system that has denied the black community the opportunity to gain liberty and live in happiness, all due to political and social economic barriers.

But the black community brings their own ammunition to this war as well. Shotgun shells are lyrics that blast from the speaker and penetrate the listener. The uniform of pants sagging to the ground showing of their latest underoo purchase, and the need for father-figures often creates youth that do not stand a chance.

This alone should be a case for an increase in Gay Adoptions, to support our own country instead of forcing individuals to depend on adoption agencies overseas. The lack of parental direction, financial opportunities, and failing education, has created a hell-storm that is impossible to escape.

I often equate the action of hunters in the wild killing a deer and placing it above the fireplace as the same activities that are happening in Chicago. Some may say that this is a stretch, but the action of wanting and needing to kill anything has to be connected to the same part of the brain. And for those trapped in the black community the only thing they can kill is each other.  There is no outlet for this human behavior that is reinforced by the music, the loss of an identity, and the need for acceptance.

Many communities have escaped some of these social ills, but the truth is also that not too many cultures have been put under the same strain as the African American community. Many communities still hold on to their cultural beliefs. These beliefs are handing down for generations. And often the only cultural beliefs that African Americans can pass consist of poverty, a white religion, and violence.

Responsibility is and should remain in the hands of the individual. But one must understand that responsibility is a trait that must be learned, and often passed down or taught. As Americans we have a responsibility as well, a responsibility to demand that our educational system in the inner-city gives our youth a proper education that will allow for them to be able to decipher the difference between entertainment and reality which has become so easily blurred.

The individuals in power such as government, education, and entertainment need to take a stand. As these individuals often contribute to the systematic and economic abuse that harms and punishes the black community. This war in Chicago can easily spread to any town in America, and when it does do not say that there were no warnings. Soon there will be nowhere for any of us to escape this war, and we may all be victims taken away from a crime scene as a snippet of the 10’oclock news.

Really Mitt, Really...

            With the Presidential election in full swing things are going to get interesting. Numbers are going to be twisted and turned, dogs will be eaten, and transported around the country on top of cars, and the 99% and Tea Party will clash at Starbucks.

            As I woke up this morning I was faced with the most hypocritical dude in the world. The Harvard MBA Graduate said that he was responsible for the return of the American Auto Industry.

Really, Mitt, and you also killed Osama Bin Laden. You jumped out the helicopter and placed the perfect shot to the head, which eliminated the bogie monster.

            Mitt, the American people have done more to repair the American Auto Industry then we get credit for. I see more American made automobiles on the road than ever before. I personally bought a new American made car, I have also bought American made aftermarket parts. These are all ways that I have personally played a role in the America Auto industry.

            The engineers, the workers, and the general public have an understanding of why it is important to buy an American car. Even Obama has played a role by increase gas mileage, therefore making them more competitive with foreign cars. Ford has plans to release their new generation of Mustangs on a global scale.

            This is the problem with a guy that when to Harvard and has a MBA, you are too smart for your own britches and believe that others not in your Alum have no clue. That is not the case.

            Did you forget there is a thing called the internet, and that your statements are cataloged and ready to be used against you before your complete your sentence?

 Mitt let me keep it real with you, shut the fuck up. Every time you talk, you do nothing but shove your foot down your mouth even further.

 Soon you will be on display at the wax museum for being the most flip-flop candidate ever. You standing next to a Cadillac with a pair of green flip-flops, I will commission it myself.

            And the sad part is there are a bunch of people that are standing behind you and supporting you. It is not because of your values, or your connection with the public. Obama is not even connected to the people, with his million dollar book deals, and plush childhood in Hawaii.  But rather the conservative party has one goal to overthrow the black guy, who is not really black at all.

            Mitt you said that we “should let Detroit go bankrupt”.  Let us read that slowly. LET DETROIT GO BANKRUPT. The conservatives can spin it anyway that they want to, but the fact remains that Obamas plan worked.

            President Bush was the one that allowed the first bailout, but I guess your forget that most of these bailouts were started by Bush and then they had to be continued by Obama. No matter what the plan worked.

            So Mitt please do us all a little favor. Tell us how you are going to do to fix our current problems. “Looking backwards won’t solve the problems of today” straight from your mouth. So why do we teach history in our schools? I would have to disagree. History teaches us that we can overcome obstacles such as civil rights, interracial marriage, and even has allowed women to have a greater voice in society.

            This is the issue with some conservative, they would rather have us go back to the days of slaves picking cotton, and women at home taking care of children.  

            Tell us your bold vision for the future. Is it to fire all of those in Government that are doing nothing? Is it to give an education bailout, to those that have worked hard for their degrees? Is it to stop fighting a war that sole purpose is to expand the empire?

            Come with a plan and take a history class, because you will learn the deregulation is the reason that we are here. Oh yeah and how is that elevator working for you?