Do we still have a dream?

Half a century later.. how far did we come?

Some would argue not too far at all.

I will not digress into banter about politics, crime, or other types of divisive issues.. but I will say this.  The left leaning media did a bang up job dividing the nation by race during the Trayvon Martin trial.. and now the right leaning media is trying the same game with the recent horrific crimes committed by black teens against Chris Lane, the young baseball star, and Shorty, the World War II vet.

…and though in the same few days, crimes committed by white men or women, Hispanics, or even hell, Native Americans, didn’t happen!?

See, we could do this all day.

I wholeheartedly believe that from birth, advertisers and experts in those high towers of Manhattan shower the brain with images of divisiveness, tribalism, sexism, ageism, and racism. I am a white man, but believe racism is still existent. In many ways—some ways being the worst are often by groups supposedly representing the interests of minorities taking advantage of them, whether it would be through forcing tithing in churches or asking for political donations for the politicians to simply squander it..

That is what also unites so many, without people even realizing it.

We all have a ‘dream’ .. Martin Luther King said those famous words 50 years ago today.. but that dream today is more a nightmare, or maybe a twilight after a long night of drinking…

But the 99%, or whatever you would like to call the majority of Americans, no matter the race, have these things in common: We love our families, we fight for justice, and we want to make the future better for the next generation. Oh, and we also have this in common: We are never going to be in the 1% and the 1% is completely happy with that.. Because in the end, that 1% does not want our involvement in their affairs.

And that is primarily the reason I believe that we are purposely being given images and articles and stories to only divide us further and force us to degrade into a horrible tribalistic future.

It is not race that divides us, or gender.. it’s class. The middle class is squeezed away.. poverty abounds. The rich get richer—and those rich sure as hell don’t want anyone else joining them.

If only we, as a United States, would realize this. If only we would all realize that the dream King had half a century ago could be realized by all of us.. and that we all share a moment in this spectacular dream he envisioned..

If only..

The purpose of life: Living 88 years, serving the nation, and being killed by teenagers in a disgusting act of inhumane violence..

So Delbert Benton served in World War II.. he defended the nation.. he lived 88 years. And then he was killed by two teenagers in a senseless act of violence? Sickening.

There are nights, like tonight, when I become physically ill by my fellow human.. This is a terrible story..

Damn it Neil, the name's Nuwanda

Will the media stop referring to Bradley Manning as Bradley now? Will they respect his wishes and call him Chelsea?
What will Chelsea lately have to say?
Or Bill Bradley?
My mind is racing.



He’s a poet among us…

DPS.

The Syrian chemical, attack: What we know. And what we really know

By now you know about or have scenes images of the purported chemical attack in Syria. There is still debate about who did it.. how it was done.. when it was done, and all of those things that come with the fog of war—even foggier because of the players in this conflict..

I know this.. What I see in images and on the news is real. Innocent children, beautiful children, are dead from this madness. There are women dead.. there are men dead. But it’s those horrific pictures of children and the videos of them convulsing and foaming at the mouth that strike me..

We also know this today: Experts agree that the evidence so far supports chemical weapons as the culprit: From the AFP:

The convulsions, pinpoint pupils and laboured breathing seen in victims of an alleged chemical attack in Syria could be symptoms of nerve gas, experts said Thursday, but only blood and urine samples can provide proof. Syria’s main opposition group says more than 1,300 people were killed Wednesday in a government attack on rebel areas near Damascus — a charge the government vehemently denies. Footage distributed by activists showed people foaming at the mouth and doctors apparently giving people oxygen to help them breathe and trying to resuscitate unconscious children. Chemical and defence experts said the symptoms appeared consistent with exposure to a nerve agent like sarin or VX. “A large number of symptoms definitely point in that direction,” said chemical weapons expert Jean Pascal Zanders, although he said much more information was needed for a definitive conclusion.

What we don’t know: Who dunit.

Hareetz points out that Western experts are skeptical of the nerve gas allegations at this point..

The central evidence of the alleged use of chemical weapons is the fact that bodies shown in the footage posted on the Internet do not show any clear signs of external trauma, leading to the conclusion that the cause of death was some form of respiratory trauma or asphyxiation. Some of the casualties showed signs of convulsions and, in at least one case, contracted pupils, which are both symptoms of exposure to nerve agents.
However, Western experts on chemical warfare who have examined at least part of the footage are skeptical that weapons-grade chemical substances were used, although they all emphasize that serious conclusions cannot be reached without thorough on-site examination.

The allegations exist that President Assad struck this area with chemicals and perpetrated the deadliest chemical attack in the world since the 1980s when Saddam Hussein used weapons (that the USA gave him) against Kurds in Iraq.. We also hear that Assad’s state regime is denying they did it..

Recent facts point give  us this information: Only weeks ago, the United Nations accused Syrian REBELS of using chemical weapons (you know, those same rebels that now accuse the state of doing it) .. And we finally know this. UN weapons inspectors entered Syria in the past few days—certainly that would force a person to question the timing of this nightmare…

It is now widely believed that the testimony of Nayirah in the 1990s was a hoax. Facts now seem to show that the baby incubator story was bogus and only propaganda to compel the United States to defend Kuwait against Saddam Hussein during Gulf War I.

But regardless of is to blame for this atrocity, we know two more things: 1) That there was a chemical attack and that 2) war is wrong and evil, with this latest action symbolizing that with every child’s frightened tear, 

Sadly there’s still much more to know known…

Facebook censors full frontal nudity—of kangaroo!

Seacrest out: Ryan gets Gaga-ed..

Being an intern at the White House: 45 hours a week and NO PAY!

McDonalds removes Ammonium Hydroxide from Hamburger Recipe..

Well that’s good to know, I guess.

But we knew it was in there. We STILL don’t know what the hell is in the McNuggets.

Chelsea is going to begin a prison sentence..

History made.. For all the wrong reasons

BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syria’s opposition accused government forces of gassing hundreds of people on Wednesday by firing rockets that released deadly fumes over rebel-held Damascus suburbs, killing men, women and children as they slept.

With the death toll estimated between 500 and 1,300, what would be the world’s most lethal chemical weapons attack since the 1980s prompted an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council in New York.

The council did not explicitly demand a U.N. investigation of the incident, although it said “clarity” was needed and welcomed U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon’s calls for a prompt investigation by the U.N. inspection team in Syria, led by Ake Sellstrom.

Source..

inothernews:

• It occurs to me that in 2013, protesters might chant “Hey, hey, NSA — how many emails did you read today?!”

Kneeling before the master....

This story about kids being forced to kneel down before dismissal at a San Bernardino school really made me sick.

What are we doing in this nation, are we trying to create modern day slavery? Are we trying to make kids from an early age worshiped there supposedly masters?

No marching to the beat of another drum when everyone is on the same bandwagon!
No thinking different, we frown on..

It is time to be a brick on the wall and not a wallflower, don’t be a catcher in the Rye, that is just too out there..

Yes indeed this story made me sick.
Children should be molded to respect adults, but any adult that once children to kneel before them should have no respect given to them and should have their brains checked because there is something seriously wrong..

NSA surveillance reach broader than publicly acknowledged

NSA surveillance reach broader than publicly acknowledged

A little confused by Tumblr recently..

Lots of blogs I do not following are suddenly appearing in my news feed. I was confused by a few and tried to figure out if I had somehow accidentally followed them—none of them are really of interest to me and I am not sure exactly what Yahoo! and David Karp felt it necessary for me to see them. Today another new one showed up: They are advertising the Windows phone to me.

I am getting a little tired of this whole thing.. is it a glitch or something that has been agreed to occur to help advertise on here?? 

Some news I'm reading early today..

Syrian activists say gas attack has killed 200..

"Chemical attack" claimed..

With friends like this………. Muslim Brotherhood supporters attack churches and parade nuns through streets in Egypt..

More dolphin deaths seems to show the problem brewing in the ocean..

Disgusting: First school shooting of the school year, no one dies in Georgia.. This is a horrible thing for parents, students, teachers.. and all of us. When will this madness end?

New information revealed shows that Tsarnaev was shot in the face by police when they found him in the boat..

Japan nuclear crisis deepens at Fukushima as China expresses ‘shock’..

Fukushima water leak warning has been hiked to level 3..

The ground under Fukushimia has become unstable and a potential catastrophe is brewing..

Tons of contaminated water has leaked in Japan..

And what are the long term ramifications for Japan, the planet? The oceans? This is a slow motion nightmare that seems unlikely to end ..

Fracking has been linked to earthquakes in Ohio..

TIME mag: Has school become too ‘hostile’ to boys?

Chile fights Monsanto: National protest against GMO foods..

Kodak moment: Company to emerge from bankruptcy..

Rumors: Premiere Radio unbundles Rush Limbaugh from Sean Hannity—and it costs Hannity his radio show..

California dreamin: Exorcisms becoming popular in the Bay area..

How to sell a haunted house..

Shale gas fracking linked to earthquakes in Youngstown, Ohio

Frack away Meryl. Frack away.

Shale gas fracking linked to earthquakes in Youngstown, Ohio

Just think.. if you were not on the Internet you probably would have never seen this photo.

And then this: Former Australian deputy prime minister Tim Fischer has urged Australian tourists to boycott the US in the wake of the shooting murder of the Melbourne baseball star.

And then this: Former Australian deputy prime minister Tim Fischer has urged Australian tourists to boycott the US in the wake of the shooting murder of the Melbourne baseball star.

This is the profile picture from August 9 on James Edwards’ Facebook page. He is one of the teens arrested in connection with the murder of Chris Lane from Australia. 
Their defense of course is that they were bored..

Sometimes evidence and history of Tweets show otherwise..

A question for all who follow me and for those who don't: What is it that makes you want to go back to a website over and over again?

Leif Garrett to Justin Bieber: 'Don't believe your own publicity'

I loved reading this article about Garrett’s advice to the Beeb with the feev.. It’s so true, too.

Think about it. Garrett was a major hearththrob and teen idol in the 1970s.. he battled drugs.. he was  a star. And at 51, most don’t know who he is nor what he did.. at least not this generation.

I am only able to imagine what lots of money and fame does to the mind of a child—only imagining since I shun fame (though never had it) and don’t have money (though I would never shun it) .. 

Justin Bieber has been in the news often lately. If he is not trying to strip shirtless and spat on fans, he is shoving cell phones down his pants urinating in buckets of low wage earners that are serving him.

I have written about Bieber often on here—more than I should, really. Not because I like him. Quite the opposite for those who follow me. Instead, it’s because I find people like him to encapsulate all of the most repugnant of qualities that I don’t like in people. Bieber is into himself beyond belief….he is a nightmare of a human being.. and to top that off, he is going to be in our faces with his fame and fortune for years to come.

I know that Justin is the child of a loving mother .. I know that Beeb gives the feev to teens across the planet. But what happens when those teenage girls grow up and trend away from Justin Bieber? What happens when his fame lapses.. when  the spotlight turns off, and when the money runs out. Will he be repugnant as he currently is, or will something better evolve from his now dark soul?

To think.. the Beeb went from this:

To This:

Leif Garrett to Justin Bieber: 'Don't believe your own publicity'

mothernaturenetwork:

4,000-year-old ‘bog body’ found with skin intact
The body showed signs of brutality, including axe wounds, leading scientists to believe the body was mutilated for a ritual sacrifice.

Wow..

Science is amazing.. this is amazing.

Shooting suspect in custody at Georgia school

…school year begins..
…school shooting season in gear.

I am just disgusted by just about 100% of the news headlines today..

Shooting suspect in custody at Georgia school

Police: Australian baseball player killed by Oklahoma teens -- just because

A random act of violence has left a promising 22-year-old college baseball player dead, a family devastated and two countries half a world apart rattled.

The term ‘senseless violence’ means just that.. And to see a 22-year-old kid from another country come to America just to be killed “just because” by teenagers, is awful..

Disgusting, as a matter of fact.

You know, my dad has often said something that is beginning to make sense to me.. Keep in mind he’s a BACK TO THE FUTURE lover.. But he said, sometimes this planet feels ‘like Biff stole the playbook.’ It just doesn’t seem right.. like there’s something ‘off’ about our world..

Did Biff steal that playbook? 

There is no point, ever, to violence …especially this kind.

I cannot even imagine what the family of Christopher Lane must be feeling today.. There is certainly no reason he should be dead tonight.

Police: Australian baseball player killed by Oklahoma teens -- just because

Take this shark week! 
This is the real thing.

An entire shark was swallowed by another shark.

For some reason I envision that gag, where one bigger box houses a smaller box until you find the gift. I wonder if it worked the same way with these sharks..

ESQUIRE magazine has done a profile on Alex Jones. It’s very interesting.. 

This is actually how ALEX JONES himself portrayed the article on Facebook:

Esquire Publishes Shockingly Fair Profile of Alex Jones - Esquire Magazine has broken ranks with the majority of the biased mainstream media by writing a shockingly fair and at times warm and humorous profile of Alex Jones

While the image of Jones chosen to head the article is less than pleasant, and actually typical of a cover of a gory horror film, the story itself presents a balanced and readable profile of the character that America is slowly getting to know.

Matt Drudge said on twitter as 2013 began that this will be Alex Jones’ year. So far it actually has been. INFOWARS has broken stories, been the topic of conversation far and wide,  and the Piers Morgan show with Jones became the most watched Piers Morgan show.. 

Why ?

Because we all love or hate Alex Jones. He is the Rush Limbaugh of the 21st century—louder, angrier, and less likely to bash only Democrats but equally blame Republicans for heinous acts like inside jobs on 9/11 and flu pandemics on purpose.

So far this has been the year of Alex Jones.

This Esquire article proves that..

Man’s scrotum swelled to 132 pounds due to lack of health insurance

I read about this a few days back.. I am somewhat appalled by our civilization sometimes, especially in circumstances like this. 

Wesley Warren suffers from a terrible affliction. And yes, some will choose to make funny quips and comments.. but this story actually has a profound ability to teach us a lesson: Health insurance is a necessity in the modern world, as civilization is better when it’s less about profit and more about care and compassion.

People are not being compassionate about Warren’s immense scrotum.. it’s a headline sure to garner laughs and smiles.. But it’s a personal hell for him to deal with.

Be kind, humanity. You, too, may one day have an embarrassing problem. I hope and pray that yours will not be due to the fact that a for profit health system gave you less than adequate care or even completely cut you out of the system..

Man’s scrotum swelled to 132 pounds due to lack of health insurance

Cruzin for a bruisin will renounce Canadian citizenship

So long 2008 debates about Obama being from Kenya.
Hello 2016 debates about Ted Cruz being Canadian.

Paul Shaffer is too.. but not even Paul Shaffer can be president, due to constitutional limitations.

How will Ted topple this pothole??

DRAFT SHAFFER FOR PRESIDENT, 2016!

Cruzin for a bruisin will renounce Canadian citizenship

I don't want to get overly personal..

But I am going to be fasting today and unconscious tomorrow for a few hours.. 

Hope it all goes well.

As the tweeters tweet..

Debut today: Lady Gaga blasts Perez Hilton for ‘stalking’ her..

BUT..

Hilton denies..

The drama!

The panic! 

The Gaga.

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cracked:

TUMBLR OF THE SUMMER

Summer is almost over.. can’t believe I just found the are they hot dogs or are they legs website..

So far I think I’ve been able to successfully decipher most franks vs legs.. I think.

Red Sox pitcher hits A-Rod ..

…and the crowd goes wild..

CNN REPORTS: Lady Gaga, Perez Hilton feud on Twitter

That’s right.. the big feud between Perez and the Lady that has been ongoing in Twitterland has now made the big time: CNN and other major news networks and publications..

It’s also getting weird.. as the Little Monsters are spreading the hate towards Perez.. Lady Gaga Tweeting that she kept the ‘messages’ that Hilton sent.. and something weird just occurred about Perez Hilton being in the apartment where Gaga lives.

Forgive me for  just a bit of doubt.. but both are in need of attention right now. Could this be a behind the scenes ‘gotcha’ on the Hilton and Gaga fans? Or is this for real?

If it’s real, it appears likely that physical assault will be next. It’s mean and nasty.. and 46.1 million people, at least, are following it all live in real time..

Amazing to think that at one time they were friends

CNN REPORTS: Lady Gaga, Perez Hilton feud on Twitter

I saw your anti joe biden propodanga and you are probably bought off by the coal industry judging from your name. You suck

I assume you meant this: http://www.coalspeaker.com/post/58326749143/bad-form-while-egypt-retreats-into-horrific

I suppose it roiled your political loins. 

This is a reason I tend to keep clear of politics as of late.. But no, I am not ‘bought off’ by a coal industry, or even the oil industry. As a matter of fact, the only purpose of “COAL SPEAKING” is because I am from the late and once great Coal Region of PA — the land that was raped and pillaged by coal barons.. now does that sound like the coal industry purchased air time with me??

Nonetheless, I also have mocked John McCain, Mitt Romney, Michelle Bachmann, and of course Chris Krispie and his Jersey Bum. 

And Jumpin’ Joe Biden.

Thanks for noticing Biden with camels, though. I hope you also noticed Egypt is beyond turmoil at this point and the Administration has, well, not much done a thing to help the situation—despite a peace prize that is on display somewhere in the White House.

That’s it for tonight’s political statement.. 

This is beyond a must must MUST read...

Glenn Greenwald writes,

'At 6:30 am this morning my time - 5:30 am on the East Coast of the US - I received a telephone call from someone who identified himself as a “security official at Heathrow airport.” He told me that my partner, David Miranda, had been “detained” at the London airport “under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act of 2000.”'

And it just gets better from there. This is beyond a must read..

This is beyond a must must MUST read...

THE EMPIRE ONCE AGAIN STRIKING BACK

Sunday movies!

At Age 2 and a half.. my son Ayden is being introduced to STAR WARS. He’s wide-eyed and in awe of Lucas’ RETURN OF THE JEDI. I have high hopes his childhood will be fun! And also hopefully I will get to relive my own by forcing the 1980s on him!!

I am looking forward to dusting off some old VHS movies and getting the life out of them before they break. I hope my son likes my favorites

As I write this, Ayden  is currently screaming “DARTH VADER, get him!!!” as he clutches onto his Darth Vader pez dispenser. Funny, he thinks the Emperor is Skeletor from HE-MAN. This kid must be a reincarnated Reagan-era human being..

When celebrities Tweet: Apparently Lady Gaga and Perez Hilton really have a Twitterfeed hate for each other..

When celebrities Tweet: Apparently Lady Gaga and Perez Hilton really have a Twitterfeed hate for each other..