Consumerism, Sexism and 2011 Retrospective
Consumerism... What if "Black Friday" never comes?
Consumerism says... What if "Black Friday" never comes? And how can you compete with that line of reasoning? "Driven" is a word like compulsive or obsessed that accurately describes our insatiable urge to spend and buy those things regardless of need or affordability. Have we ever heard the word content? It's a word like satisfied and enough... yet rarely used in the context of our Western society.The Sexism of Religious Extremists
There are thousands of Israelis in the streets right now protesting religious extremism.In the Jewish City of Bet Shemesh, ultra-Orthodox men spat on an eight year old girl, "insulted her and called her a prostitute because her modest dress did not adhere exactly to their more rigorous dress code".2011 moving onto 2012...
There were many events and happenings in 2011. Some would say that it was one of the worst years ever, some would disagree. In any case, a short retrospective is in order.Why should you never just be yourself?
Just be yourself and you will achieve success. This old advice was, is, and always will be wrong. If you want to succeed, you have to be your best self. People will say that you should always be yourself. They will tell you that they want to hear what you really think. They will ask about your true feelings. Than, once you have a really bad day, and make the terrible mistake of telling them what you really think or feel, more often than not, they get offended and angry.Christian divorce rate myth and homeless children
Christian Divorce Rate Myth
I have heard it said by some... "Why should we get married, Christians get divorced as much as nonbelievers" ...and I guess if you hear that statement enough times, you are more likely to believe it yourself! The fact remains there are many things that are said about Christianity to marginalize it, but a closer look gets to the heart of the issue... and that is fewer people recognize God's authority.Who cares for American children?
Every day, 274 kids in US become homeless. The horrible fact is that currently, there are 1.6 million homeless American children. More than 40 percent of them are younger than 6 years old.Since 2007, total number of homeless children increased by 100,000 every year and today, India is the only country in the world with more homeless children than United States.
Occupy movement, government paychecks and other news
Petting Puppies
People often ask what the Occupy movement is all about. So far there is only one central theme that draws everyone together. Economic and political inequality and unfairness. All of the other goals and aspirations derive from this one central idea.Town Crier in The Global Village: The Underground Tribune
This "Underground Tribune" would feast on those items that can't make it through the Corporate Political filters or bureaucracy... we would get it strait from Bloggers on their own sites or social networks. Allowing them the freedom of their own advertisements or donate buttons... for just a small piece of the global village pie! Mmmm... The Underground Tribune..."A Town Crier in The Global Village"
Underwear crackdown
No more women’s underwear in Uzbek capital city of Tashkent. Authorities support this decision because “it’s improper for Uzbeks, if children see them.” Underwear shops in the district have been closed down, resulting in immediate birth of brand new, “under the counter,” lingerie black market economy. Uzbek merchants have learned to adapt quickly so this new ban will only succeed in reducing tax revenue from all underwear sales.No recession for Elected Representatives
While 250 members – nearly 50 percent - of Congress are millionaires, one-in-ten residents of Washington DC live below half of the poverty line. The richest man in Congress, Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, currently holds $294.21 million in assets.Now, while you think how you knew that it's no wonder how thos fat-cat Republicans support the rich, here is something to consider. Recent report reveals that Democrats are actually richer than their Republican colleagues.
Is it 2012 yet? An Updated Outlook + Electoral College Data
The Iowa Caucus is fast approaching. I have been watching polling data and campaign camps closely as the day draws near. Iowa has become very interesting this year as it seems unlikely to play its historical role (Most of the time, the winner of Iowa goes on to secure the nomination, only 1 time since 1988 have the Iowans been "wrong"). However, it is looking more and more like Ron Paul will win Iowa, it also is becoming apparent that he will not win anywhere else.Who's the terrorist and other stories
The Tea Party Terrorists Awards
When people have had enough and they want peaceful change they are labeled as terrorists? What option is left? Next thing you know is that the US will have to deploy troops against true freedom fighters... is this the start of another civil war? Slow the heck down... or back the truck up... there is nothing civil about civil war! Sarah Palin was attacked for using cross hairs on a map... These idiots are painting bombs on Tea Party supporters, Seriously?In the steps of Che – Exporting revolution from Libya
According to some sources, Abdelhakim Belhadj, once the man on the CIA's most-wanted list, already took a group of several hundred Libyan rebels to Syria. It seems that Arab Spring managed to revive the old Che Guevara's idea of exporting revolutions.A Home For The Holidays
The movement born out of anger and outrage at the social and political inequality in this country, turned into a demonstration of compassion.Here in Eugene there was no army of storm troopers in riot gear that drove out the protesters. The occupiers were allowed to pack up there teepees and domes and myriad tents and store them in a rented warehouse. The movement lives on in another rented office.
What common activities make you a terrorist?
I guess that it is safe to assume that some 92% of Americans can be considered guilty of at least one of these suspicious activities.Welcome to the Brave New US.
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