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... this was the title of the article in the Chicago Sun-Times. What's interesting I thought was the reference to Bill Cosby. More interesting still was the reference to popeyes chicken.
I have some views on the topic, but let's hear some of yours...
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Introduction—Confronting the Ideological Beast
America is desperately searching for heroes! If this were not true we would not see the incredible success of blockbuster action movies featuring mostly males with superhuman powers who fight for the underdogs by battling greed, injustice, and corruption of power. We have all seen time and again, story after story, encounters between the forces of good and the forces of evil; and we are constantly being challenged to take a side and fight. The emphasis of popular culture in mass media is a perpetuation of violence as the primary solution to the problem of enforcing the American Dream—“The Myth” (Hedges); like Superman fighting for “truth, justice, and the American way of life.” This portrayal of violence as a necessary judicial tool works inevitably to subjugate the most vulnerable people of our planet, namely women and children. It accomplishes this by portraying unrealistic ideologies and distorting and exaggerating differences among race, class, gender, age, sexuality, and especially religion. The media uses images that “shock and awe” our sensibilities—causing us to constantly react—deflecting our attention away from resistance and away from collective empowerment. “One of the most obvious signs of widespread acceptance of violence is the amount of it that routinely appears in media.” (Wood 314) Violence has become a pervasive part of our reality causing us to react with fear—a state in which we can be easily controlled and manipulated.
The media is a multinational enterprise—an “Eminent Domain”—which is the luxury of a privileged few who influence our popular culture and control the mechanism through which the mythologies of popular culture are transfixed. Its primary existence serves to preserve their control of global socio-economics in posterity by bombarding us with so much violence that we scarcely have time to be aware of the fact that we are being manipulated. However, there are those subtle geniuses who emerge from the frontlines and through personal experience have concluded that the status quo is a never ending merry-go-round leading to the annihilation of both sides. In other words, they have come to realize that hero fixation is a sickness that symbiotically—Ying Yang, 69—enforces victimization. These geniuses work behind the scenes influencing the media content, often changing its’ focus or challenging accepted norms. Although there are many people who are actively participating in efforts to transform the socio-economic landscape on many different fronts whether through academia, media, or politics, the most effective means to communicate ideas is through writing.Introduction—Confronting the Ideological Beast
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Bill O'Reilly has been accused of saying nasty things about homeless veterans these days. Namely that they don't exist or are an unimportant problem. So on Valentine's Day, a group of them challenged him outside of News Corporation in New York City -- imploring him, politicians, and passerbys to show them some love.Bill O'Reilly has been accused of saying nasty things about homeless veterans... more
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This film by the late American entertainment businessman, film maker, and libertarian political activist, Aaron Russo (February 14, 1943 – August 24, 2007) is a provocative documentary detailing the unconstitutional enactment of the Federal Income Tax.
"There is no law that requires the average American worker in the private sector to pay a direct apportionate tax on their wages or labor."
This link leads to the full length movie authorized by Aaron Russo. Please watch mindless of where in the political spectrum you fall in. The film is very informative and very revealing.
Please send the link to others and debate about it.This film by the late American entertainment businessman, film maker, and libertarian... more
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Photograph by Sabin Corneliu Buraga
With all the clamor of daily life revolving around the acquisition of wealth; every one tries to draw attention to themselves or at least their company or their product. Companies wouldn't make money if they didn't advertise and publicize their names, their logos, their brand.
Many people want to be recognized, liked, admired, and followed. They want their fifteen minutes. They want to be fashionable and trendy.
And yet their are those who prefer to remain in obscurity, privacy and isolation even though they may possess some amazing knowledge or insight that if shared could revolutionize the planet and its inter networked social systems. These are the anonymous contributors that have enriched our experience of reality. They have left their stories, their poems, their art and these contributions that when found and/or publicized, have touched us, sometimes deeply and profoundly.
When I first encountered the concept of anonymity it was in a poem called "Sister and I". This poem was a poem my mother would recite to us when we were little kids as part of a routine of things she did to lull us off to sleep at night. The poem was written by anonymous. As I learned to read books in school and had to check them out from the library at times I started to encounter more writing by this mysterious person called "anonymous". It actually took me a while to figure out that there wasn't just one "anonymous" that there were many anonymous writers. Why would they not want to get credit for what they made? It was an intriguing question.
Later in my academic career I encountered the concept of pseudonyms, that is words that are used as a substitute for the real word or that they mean the same things. And then I learned that writers sometimes wrote in pseudonyms or pen names...Wikipedia has a real cool article about pen names here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pen_name
My point that I am trying to make is that anonymity is important to the security of our nation and the people of this country. Anonymity is what the whole issue around a National Shield Law and Whistle Blower Protection is all about. The people coming forward want to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation; although sometimes the one being ratted out can figure out who did the ratting because the circle of those who knew was small and they could figure it out through a process of elimination and then silence the witness. This is why we have a Witness Protection Program.
With all the fear that the average person is in these days what with Iraq and Armageddon nipping at our heals, its no wonder that we don't have many courageous good Samaritans running around and that integrity and honesty are not even requirements for running a government anymore. Something is seriously wrong with this country; it has a cancer growing and its got a touch of Alzheimer's and I am talking figuratively here ok?
These three things alone would create fear in those that we entrust to govern us and to exploit our god given resources. This is our planet by God and we need to take the power back. TAKE THE POWER BACK!!!
Now why stop at a trifecta, why not give VETO power to the people through the power of the petition. In the Constitution it says that the right of the people to peacefully assemble and to petition for a redress of grievances shall not be unduly denied. I think there could be a constitutional basis for what I am proposing here. The number of signatures needed to achieve a VETO could be argued of course, but think about it. Any legislation and/or executive order could be challenged and placed on hold until a super majority of Senatorial and Congressional votes could overturn the VETO.
Please tell me what you thing about these ideas of Anonymity, and Veto power to the people.
Thanks.Photograph by Sabin Corneliu Buraga
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A British territory in the Indian Ocean was used for American "torture" flights, despite categorical denials of Britain's involvement from both Tony Blair and Jack Straw, the Government admitted yesterday.A British territory in the Indian Ocean was used for American "torture"... more
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k-i-s-s-i-n-g! first comes iraq! then comes economy! then comes Bill with a pro-choice rally!k-i-s-s-i-n-g! first comes iraq! then comes economy! then comes Bill with a... more
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This CNN report shows how active US troops have shown overwhelming support for Ron Paul over Barack Obama or John McCain through fiscal donations which somewhat shows how the military feels about which direction we, as a whole, should take.This CNN report shows how active US troops have shown overwhelming support for Ron... more
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"The embargo was codified into law in 1992 with the stated purpose of "bringing democracy to the Cuban people", and in fact is entitled the Cuban Democracy Act. In 1996 Congress passed the Helms-Burton Act which further restricted United States citizens from doing business in or with Cuba, and mandated restrictions on giving public or private assistance to any successor regime in Havana unless and until certain claims against the Cuban government are met. In 1999, U.S. President Bill Clinton expanded the trade embargo even further by ending the practice of foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies trading with Cuba in dollar amounts totaling more than $700 million a year.
At present, the embargo, which limits American businesses from trading or conducting business with Cuban interests, is still in effect, making it one of the few times in history that United States citizens have been restricted from doing business abroad, and is the most enduring trade embargo in modern history. Despite the existence of the embargo, the United States is the seventh largest exporter to Cuba (4.3% of Cuba's imports are from the US)." (Wikipedia)"The embargo was codified into law in 1992 with the stated purpose of... more
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"Of all the Republican candidates left in the field at the end of January none other than Ron Paul had the most cash in hand -- some $6 million. And, like a true conservative, Paul reported not a penny in debt." -Andrew Malcolm
It's amazing how this guy, without major media support, can still be in the race fiscally stronger than McCain and Huckabee while keeping his integrity in tact and a majority of people don't even know who he is still. He definitely does walk the talk and it's inspiring that politicians like him exist. Even if he doesn't win the Republican nomination, his message of liberty and constitutional conservatism is definitely striking a positive vibe amongst the youth and the awake."Of all the Republican candidates left in the field at the end of January none... more
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The California state agriculture department plans to use airplanes at night this summer to spray a farm pesticide over urban San Francisco, Marin County and the East Bay, intending to eradicate a potentially destructive moth.
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Bush aides everywhere high-five.
Wikileaks.org, a whistle-blower website where users can anonymously post confidential corporate and government documents (most notable for the leak of records from US prisons in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay) has been shut down by a California court. Bush aides everywhere high-five.
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Positive Indian intervention is necessary in Madhesh, writes KRISHNA HARI PUSHKAR, it happened with the Maoist crisis, too.
International Intervention (II) in resolving conflicts in a given country in not uncommon. Nepal is also not entirely unfamiliar with II, because of the direct or indirect involvement of foreign nations and particularly the UN. In this paper I try to illustrate some indispensable need of Neighbourhood Intervention (NI), meaning Indian intervention (in our case), in the management of conflict in Nepal's Madhesh. Positive Indian intervention is necessary in Madhesh, writes KRISHNA HARI PUSHKAR, it... more
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"Military supporters descended on Berkeley early Tuesday, demanding the famously liberal California college town rescind its vote that says Marine recruiters are "not welcome in this city."
I'd love to understand the legal jurisdiction details of this matter. Can a city legally kick out a legit federal office presence? "Military supporters descended on Berkeley early Tuesday, demanding the famously... more
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Following his five state win in last weekend's contests, Sen. Barack Obama is walking a strong path on his political pilgrimage to the White House, leaving many to ask, "Just how has he done it?"
Some journalists traveling with the presidential candidate say he is simply intoxicating, and reminiscent of a "messiah," which could lead to huge disappointments if he is elected on rhetorical inspiration over substance. Following his five state win in last weekend's contests, Sen. Barack Obama is... more
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My personal belief is that by allowing government eavesdropping, we are allowing for the government to take away our human rights. I personally can't find any way that I could support the situation, and I don't think it's necessary to do so at this point in time. I can't find a time where I would think it was necessary either. I don't have anything to hide, but I don't think just because I don't have anything to hide, that the government should have free reign to do what they want in this instance.My personal belief is that by allowing government eavesdropping, we are allowing for... more
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In a statement that hints at Cold War era rhetoric, Russian President Vladimir Putin reinforced his opposition to the West increasing the number of weapons installations near the Russian border, labeling it a new "arms race," and vowed to keep up by developing "new weapons that are qualitatively the same or better than those of other countries."
Mr. Putin also says the West should mind its own business and has long been opposed to other nations interfering with his country's policies. He denounced both the U.S. and NATO for putting political pressure on Russia, calling interference in domestic political fights both immoral and illegal. In a statement that hints at Cold War era rhetoric, Russian President Vladimir Putin... more
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A poll conducted by major news organizations in five European countries says Europeans share sentiments similar to those of Americans when it comes to worries about the future for both the U.S. and Europe.
Of primary concern to those polled; the economy, the political situation and emerging economies in Asia. A poll conducted by major news organizations in five European countries says Europeans... more
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Senate Democrats have agreed to an amended version of a House-approved plan to spur the economy, making swift passage of a final stimulus measure likely.
The new Senate plan, which will likely get Senate approval by Thursday evening, would pay one-time rebates to more than 100 million low- and middle-income households, 20 million senior citizens living off of Social Security and 250,000 disabled veterans.
Americans are now one step closer to getting some cold hard cash. This new bill will rapidly move through Congress and Senate and then off to the President for his signature.
The amount of the checks will range from $300 to $600 for people who have an income between $3,000 and $75,000, plus $300 per child. Couples earning up to $150,000 would get $1,200 (it's not entirely clear if they would get $300 per child on top of that, or if that is the max amount).
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At least 100 civilians were killed in last weekend's fighting between rebel and government forces in Chad.
The death toll is expected to rise as aid workers continue to collect dead bodies off of the streets.At least 100 civilians were killed in last weekend's fighting between rebel and... more
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