The Southern Republican Leadership Conference gave an expected show of an extreme public relations program Republicans have been utilizing since before time.
The plan is simple; beat into American people the three step plan of "Republicanization" or in layman's terms, bullshit.
Step one is commonly used and a politician's most coveted weapon: Dehumanization. First, in order to defeat an enemy, Newt Gingrich (former house speaker) refers to the Obama Administration as a "Secular, socialist machine"
Explaination of this terminology is easily derived from the obvious utilization of the notion of a machine. Rather than refer to the people he has in mind, Gingrich perfers to group them in a term that Amercan's can easily digest as "Bad News Bears". Because everyone knows that Republicans are playing towards your dumb side, the one usually caught staring at the television.
After one can successfully get the dummys on-board the next course of action is to exemplify one's concerns for a massive lie about the Democrats. Not that the Democrats' actions are always harmonious, but one has to keep in mind that the constant repition of lies on television appear as truths due to the simple notion of "Who's gonna lie on live TV? ... Repeatedly?"
The answer is easy: Republicans. Not only do they express a constant fear of Obama and the Democrats as "an evil force bent on totalitarianism", but they never give reasoning behind these accusations. They just know.
Sell a lie about a lie; sounds like an easy job for PUBLIC RELATIONS.
Third, hints of prejudice sauteed nicely in political jargon. The most shocking comparison made was that of President Obama's actions with that of actions on a Basketball court(a sport in which is predominately African American). White Big Wig Fat Cats, with a hand constantly protecting their wallets, will eat this up and ask for seconds.
"But what does this mean for us," you say? Well, only a prophet could solve that, but all that can be said now is "GOD BLESS AMERICA."
Also in the words of Hunter S. Thompson, "Buy the ticket, take the ride." Be wary of the ticket in your hand, there is still time to switch flights.
For more information go to Alternet.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Gonzo Journalist Unveils Little Known Truth in Burma
Mac McClelland first volunteered to help refugees from Burma in Thailand, then ended up living with them. Telling their stories and situations she published her book, For Us Surrender Is Out of the Question: A Story from Burma's Never-Ending War.
The government in Burma has been waging a genocide on the internally displaced persons, IDP's, for the war their ethnic minority has fought against the government for the past sixty years.
Stunning figures of child mortality rates, one in five Burmese children dies before the age of 5, plague the IDP's.
They are forced to flee their villages due to the Burmese troops invasion; with no homes to go back to the refugees are forced to the Thailand border.
As hard as the lives are for the people taking refuge in Thailand, the people whom are not allowed through are trapped in an terrain of fear and loathing.
One of their few protectors are a roving army of American ex-Special Forces soldiers.
Source : Alternet.org
The government in Burma has been waging a genocide on the internally displaced persons, IDP's, for the war their ethnic minority has fought against the government for the past sixty years.
Stunning figures of child mortality rates, one in five Burmese children dies before the age of 5, plague the IDP's.
They are forced to flee their villages due to the Burmese troops invasion; with no homes to go back to the refugees are forced to the Thailand border.
As hard as the lives are for the people taking refuge in Thailand, the people whom are not allowed through are trapped in an terrain of fear and loathing.
One of their few protectors are a roving army of American ex-Special Forces soldiers.
Source : Alternet.org
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Ron Little, a local man that served in the military and published his book, Roadside Bombs and Democracy, on his experiences as an American police officer in Kosovo and Iraq, is now furthering his education at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Little has had a history with FSCJ; him and his wife, Brenda, met there in 1982 when it was Florida Junior College. Also after his first tour in Iraq he landed a job as an adjunct instructor for FCCJ; teaching armed security courses to sailors from the local bases.
Unfortunately a large explosion from an improvised explosive device (IED) injured the right arm, shoulder, back and sinus cavity.
“They say your life can change in an instant; well, mine changed in a brilliant, almost blinding flash of orange and red fire. The sound was almost deafening. I remember thinking, ‘that was a big one.’ Then I realized we had been hit”
After ten months of physical therapy and multiple surgeries doctors told him he could not return to police work, his passion for the majority of his working career. He commented, “So I decided I needed to go back and get my degree. I will be finished with my AS this semester and plan on continuing with the BAS program at FSCJ in Supervision and Management.”
His book, Roadside Bombs and Democracy: An American Police Officer in Iraq, explains his military involvement in Kosovo from Nov. 2003 to Aug. 2004, Iraq from Aug. 2004 to Aug. 2005, and again from Mar. to Dec. 2006.
While he was recovering, his family encouraged him to write down my experiences throughout his times overseas. He added, “They wanted to know more about what I did in Kosovo and Iraq. I didn't intend to write a book, [but] sic as my manuscript grew my family encouraged me to turn it into a book.”
He did some research in looking for a publisher and came across Tate Publishing Company. He submitted his manuscript and within a few months they responded with interest in making it into a book.
When asked about looking back on his life he responded, “My experiences have made me more aware of the freedoms and prosperity we enjoy here in America.” Going on to say that the people overseas, military or civilian, protecting the rights of the people and bringing them Democracy deserve the utmost respect for their hardships and effort towards the greater good.
Little has had a history with FSCJ; him and his wife, Brenda, met there in 1982 when it was Florida Junior College. Also after his first tour in Iraq he landed a job as an adjunct instructor for FCCJ; teaching armed security courses to sailors from the local bases.
Unfortunately a large explosion from an improvised explosive device (IED) injured the right arm, shoulder, back and sinus cavity.
“They say your life can change in an instant; well, mine changed in a brilliant, almost blinding flash of orange and red fire. The sound was almost deafening. I remember thinking, ‘that was a big one.’ Then I realized we had been hit”
After ten months of physical therapy and multiple surgeries doctors told him he could not return to police work, his passion for the majority of his working career. He commented, “So I decided I needed to go back and get my degree. I will be finished with my AS this semester and plan on continuing with the BAS program at FSCJ in Supervision and Management.”
His book, Roadside Bombs and Democracy: An American Police Officer in Iraq, explains his military involvement in Kosovo from Nov. 2003 to Aug. 2004, Iraq from Aug. 2004 to Aug. 2005, and again from Mar. to Dec. 2006.
While he was recovering, his family encouraged him to write down my experiences throughout his times overseas. He added, “They wanted to know more about what I did in Kosovo and Iraq. I didn't intend to write a book, [but] sic as my manuscript grew my family encouraged me to turn it into a book.”
He did some research in looking for a publisher and came across Tate Publishing Company. He submitted his manuscript and within a few months they responded with interest in making it into a book.
When asked about looking back on his life he responded, “My experiences have made me more aware of the freedoms and prosperity we enjoy here in America.” Going on to say that the people overseas, military or civilian, protecting the rights of the people and bringing them Democracy deserve the utmost respect for their hardships and effort towards the greater good.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Startling Information on Toyota's 'Quality'
During the years of 2000 through 2009 the ratio of "speed-control" crashes for General Motors was 1 for about every 180,000 vechicles sold; Toyota, on the other hand, had a blood curdling 1 for about every 20,000 vehicles produced.
Therefore, in layman's terms, you are 9 times as likely to crash as a result of speed control in a Toyota than that of a GM vehicle. Although the accusation of the culprit for such lose of control points to electrical problems, the answer is not definite.
If the electrical problems are the source of Toyota's lack of quality, then a detrimental reaction could occur.
Toyota's accusation of the sudden acceleration in hundreds of later model vehicles, not included in the latest recall, are the result of "gas pedals that can stick and bulky floor mats".
If the electronics were to blame, then Toyota would have to reevaluate this statement and possibly include millions more of faulty vehicles into recall.
As a result of this the multiple of danger when riding in a Toyota could jump from 9 times that of General Motors to 15 or 20; making Toyota the most dangerous brand of vehicles on the road today.
It will be interesting to see the future of the once mighty automaker play out amongst this sudden realization of poor design.
Source : The New York Times
Therefore, in layman's terms, you are 9 times as likely to crash as a result of speed control in a Toyota than that of a GM vehicle. Although the accusation of the culprit for such lose of control points to electrical problems, the answer is not definite.
If the electrical problems are the source of Toyota's lack of quality, then a detrimental reaction could occur.
Toyota's accusation of the sudden acceleration in hundreds of later model vehicles, not included in the latest recall, are the result of "gas pedals that can stick and bulky floor mats".
If the electronics were to blame, then Toyota would have to reevaluate this statement and possibly include millions more of faulty vehicles into recall.
As a result of this the multiple of danger when riding in a Toyota could jump from 9 times that of General Motors to 15 or 20; making Toyota the most dangerous brand of vehicles on the road today.
It will be interesting to see the future of the once mighty automaker play out amongst this sudden realization of poor design.
Source : The New York Times
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
"Vancouver's Games Will Be the Gayest Olympics Ever" (Quoted Title)
The opening of "Pride Houses" and amount of gay athletes inspired the observation that this will be the gayest Olympics to date held in Vancouver.
One might wonder the significance of this information; sexuality is not as big of a conflict as it has been in the past. However, countries that participate in the Olympics embody cultures in which being homosexual is not just "unacceptable but criminal".
This welcoming of gay pride can maybe spark a rise of freedom in other countries. Bringing quality back into some people's lives.
Vancouver's history of gay activists and gay pride events makes it the perfect city for this "outing" to take place.
Click Here to read more.
One might wonder the significance of this information; sexuality is not as big of a conflict as it has been in the past. However, countries that participate in the Olympics embody cultures in which being homosexual is not just "unacceptable but criminal".
This welcoming of gay pride can maybe spark a rise of freedom in other countries. Bringing quality back into some people's lives.
Vancouver's history of gay activists and gay pride events makes it the perfect city for this "outing" to take place.
Click Here to read more.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The Road to Moroccan Hash
Investigative Journalist Nico Escondido whole heartily travels the insane and incredible path to the source of the half of the worlds hash.
The story starts, "The excursion started out like any other good hash-smuggling expedition, with a group of men who barely knew each other strapping wads of cash to ther torsos inside a van with tinted windows, en route to a tiny no-name airport in the south of Spain."
The worries and wonders he encounters during the trip inspires a strong desire for a similar adventure. With a need to conceal his obvious journalistic tools in his hostile environment, he walks the edge of disaster carefully.
Although the entrance to the area was stressful, the exit (with hash) requires extensive discomfort. One man was praised with, "He's our best smuggler, he can carry a kilo and a half in his stomach."
His stay at the boss's mansion was that of pure happiness and excitement. As he is informed he has permission to take pictures and utilize his full journalistic capabilities, the buyers rush excitedly towards the fields to study the different phenotypes.
Moroccan Hash is made from a genetically enhanced strain of marijuana specially engineered to produce a large quantity of quality hashish. Although the methods differ greatly from that of American and European methods; what they say is their secret to the taste.
The story itself is no doubt worth the cover price of the magazine.
To read the full article buy high times~~
The story starts, "The excursion started out like any other good hash-smuggling expedition, with a group of men who barely knew each other strapping wads of cash to ther torsos inside a van with tinted windows, en route to a tiny no-name airport in the south of Spain."
The worries and wonders he encounters during the trip inspires a strong desire for a similar adventure. With a need to conceal his obvious journalistic tools in his hostile environment, he walks the edge of disaster carefully.
Although the entrance to the area was stressful, the exit (with hash) requires extensive discomfort. One man was praised with, "He's our best smuggler, he can carry a kilo and a half in his stomach."
His stay at the boss's mansion was that of pure happiness and excitement. As he is informed he has permission to take pictures and utilize his full journalistic capabilities, the buyers rush excitedly towards the fields to study the different phenotypes.
Moroccan Hash is made from a genetically enhanced strain of marijuana specially engineered to produce a large quantity of quality hashish. Although the methods differ greatly from that of American and European methods; what they say is their secret to the taste.
The story itself is no doubt worth the cover price of the magazine.
To read the full article buy high times~~
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Howard Zinn: Unsung Hero Dies
At the age of 87 Zinn sadly passed away Wednesday from a heart attack.
In the last 50 years America's society has seen many injustices and hardships; and on each occasion Howard Zinn has been influential in figuring a solution.
After he served in WWII and realizing the damages he participated in inflicting he became a very passionate peace activist. With his GI bill he received his doctorate in history at Columbia University and taught for the Spelman College, known as a college for African-American women.
His most famous work "A People's History of the United States" which changed the way Americans think about their country. Some say he cleared the fog that enveloped the history of America. The book sold over a million copies and became his claim to fame. His opinions and thoughts will be sadly missed.
Read the whole story
In the last 50 years America's society has seen many injustices and hardships; and on each occasion Howard Zinn has been influential in figuring a solution.
After he served in WWII and realizing the damages he participated in inflicting he became a very passionate peace activist. With his GI bill he received his doctorate in history at Columbia University and taught for the Spelman College, known as a college for African-American women.
His most famous work "A People's History of the United States" which changed the way Americans think about their country. Some say he cleared the fog that enveloped the history of America. The book sold over a million copies and became his claim to fame. His opinions and thoughts will be sadly missed.
Read the whole story
Monday, January 18, 2010
Potential Investigative Journalism Downfall
Nonprofit organizations have exploded onto many esteemed newspapers throughout the country with their first-class investigative journalism; but without a monetarily sound business plan their outlook seems bleak.
This nonprofit outfit allows for an increased flexibility and freedom for the investigative reporters. Being separated by the demands of a profit seeking news organizations, reporters can take more risks and utilize a less restrictive budget.
The Center for Investigative Reporting has set up a new nonprofit journalism enterprise called California Watch. California Watch along with ProPublica, a year old nonprofit group, relies solely on donations. Their aim is to fill in the holes left by the major news companies.
With a source that's quickly drying up; will nonprofit journalism ventures find the means to continue to produce top notch investigative journalism or fall prey to depths of the dollar sign?
For full story Click Here
This nonprofit outfit allows for an increased flexibility and freedom for the investigative reporters. Being separated by the demands of a profit seeking news organizations, reporters can take more risks and utilize a less restrictive budget.
The Center for Investigative Reporting has set up a new nonprofit journalism enterprise called California Watch. California Watch along with ProPublica, a year old nonprofit group, relies solely on donations. Their aim is to fill in the holes left by the major news companies.
With a source that's quickly drying up; will nonprofit journalism ventures find the means to continue to produce top notch investigative journalism or fall prey to depths of the dollar sign?
For full story Click Here
Thursday, January 14, 2010
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