Judge Not…..

We’re all guilty to some extent of casting judgment on others. It isn’t right, not by a long shot, however it is reality. Very few people, if any, exist who can honestly say they are completely nonjudgmental. I try my best to refrain from judging others, but all too often I fail at that endeavor. The only thing I can say to my credit is that more often than not I base my judgments on facts, not emotions, and when facts are unavailable I tend to reserve judgment until they are. Unfortunately as of late more and more Americans are proving that they do not share my views on judging others. I know I have stated previously I will not comment on the Trayvon Martin shooting, which I won’t, at least not the incident itself. However I do feel the need to comment on the circus surrounding the shooting. That being said if you are ignorant and have already made up your mind about what happened even though the facts are not public knowledge I suggest you stop reading now lest you be offended.

First of all, let me say that my disgust with the media has reached record levels in light of the coverage given to this case. Not the amount of coverage, but the sheer volume of biased rhetoric and innuendo based solely in supposition being spewed forth by supposedly impartial reporters. It makes me cringe to see the oxymoron that journalistic integrity has become. The media is supposed to report news, cold hard facts. They are here to inform the masses, not lead them to a conclusion they have not reached on their own. Unbiased reporting is a key element in discovering the truth surrounding any issue or incident, without it one can never know if what they hear is opinion or fact. It started with certain outlets portraying the victim as a small innocent child and the shooter as an overweight angry man. While neither portrayal has any bearing on what actually happened they do have a strong bearing on public opinion. Seeing as how that we (general we) are not privy to any of the facts of the incident, rather only hearsay, ploys like the aforementioned only serve to incite the populous and fan the flames of ignorance. However as misguided I feel that was, the countering idiocy was just as bad if not worse. Identifying pictures as Trayvon looking like a thug, which were not him, simply to portray him in a negative light is sickening to say the least. Any way you slice it the media has done it’s best to twist and distort what little factual information has been released to portray their viewpoint in the best light possible, frankly it is absolutely revolting.

Next we have the obligatory pseudo activists whose entire life revolves around emboldening others to behave irrationally based solely on assumptions and inferences. While people of this ilk come from all walks of life, creeds, colors and affiliations, the two most prominent at the moment are the Reverends, and as a Christian I use that term begrudgingly, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. These two moved in as they have so many times in the past to stir up racism, misplaced anger, and pseudo outrage. Facts do not matter to these two, just look at their history for evidence of that. They, along with groups like the Black Panthers have done their very best to rile and inflame the very people they claim to wish to raise up. How is inciting violence a way to improve the lives of those you claim to care so deeply for? Can anyone explain that to me? Of course on the other side we have imbeciles like Geraldo Rivera stating that Trayvon wouldn’t have lost his life had it not been for his fashion choices… Really? He died because he was wearing a hoodie? Damn I have a hoodie on most days, does that mean shooting me would be justified? This blatant ignorance cannot be explained away because it is purposeful. These asshats know exactly what they are doing and they thrive on the unrest they cause simply because it gives them the pulpit in the spotlight they so viciously crave. Inciting violence, inspiring fear, attempting to impose your ingrained hatred upon others will do NOTHING to bring justice in this matter, not one damn thing.

I’m not even going to touch on Obama’s remarks, nor those of any other politician or celebrity simply because I know for a fact I could not control my anger when speaking of them at the moment. What I will say is this rush to judgement based solely on emotions and tired rhetoric is stupid to say the least, deadly at worst. None of us, not you, nor I, nor any other asinine individual with the gall to throw stones at this point have the facts, all we have are suppositions and assumptions. Death threats, bounties, rioting, none of it will put the bullet back in the gun, none of it will turn back the hands of time. Insinuations, accusations, attacks, none of it will free anyone from the pain they are experiencing. All it does is serve to propagate the hate, strengthen the divide. This rampant asshattery needs to stop and stop now. We need to let the wheels of justice turn and only if they fail do we then have a right to be outraged. Until that does or does not happen people must temper their emotions with logic, no matter how difficult it is. For if they don’t, true justice will never be served.

Presidents, Pandering, and Propaganda

At this point I don’t know whether to be alarmed or simply saddened that Obama and his cohorts have taken it upon themselves to create a 17 minute so called documentary detailing the supposed successes of our dear leader’s first term. While no one in the general public has seen this piece of propaganda in its entirety as of yet, the trailer itself is disturbing enough in my opinion….

I cannot recall any sitting President with the unmitigated gall to not only allow the creation of, but willingly take part in such a blatant piece of propaganda. It’s extremely disturbing to see the true extent of this mans narcissism. How anyone could think so much of themselves based on so little astounds me. If the trailer is true to the full length propaganda film, I pity this nation, I pity those ignorant enough to fall for yet more lies and outright bullshit. Our economy is in shambles, our soldiers still overseas, Gitmo is still open, the housing market still collapsed, cronies and cohorts of Obama and his ilk still profiting off backroom dealings, etc… etc…

Our country is more divided than it has been since the civil war, and all this man can do is pat himself on the back and remind us how our dear leader saved(NOT!) us? Really? The man who wouldn’t know what cooperation and compromise meant if their definitions were tattooed upon his face? The man who doesn’t care who is hurting as long as he can get another four years to stroke his already over inflated ego? The man who takes great joy in attacking any and all with the fortitude to stand up to him and refuse to subjugate themselves at his feet? The man intent on creating a legacy rather than doing what he was elected to do?

I’m sure I will get blasted for speaking my mind by various Obamabots, but I don’t blame them for their blind sycophantic behavior, simply because it’s all they know. I wonder though, how would they react if one of the opposition created the same type of rabid propaganda material? Would they defend them? I think not.

Right now all I can do is hope that the events of the previous 3 years have removed the wool from enough eyes that the majority are able to see through the smoke and mirrors this time, because if they aren’t we are seriously screwed.

Disclaimer

This blog is in no way supporting any candidate or party, I simply posted what I did because I find it disgusting that a sitting President would use such blatant propaganda on the American people in an attempt to sway those too ignorant to research actual facts. In no way am I saying any current contender could do a better job, simply that we must find someone if we want this nation to survive, to thrive once again.

Sluts and Cunts and Dumb Twats, Oh My…..

Slut, Bitch, Trick, Ho……………. The list goes on and on. These vile, disgusting and ignorant terms have become an accepted part of the American lexicon. We hear them on the radio, in songs and tirades, we see them on TV, watch them in the movies, we read them in articles. They are everywhere. You cannot escape them unless you close yourself off from the world and become a hermit. What drives me nuts though is that it’s not until an already hated individual uses one of the aforementioned terms, that people finally start to show outrage. Why is it that people gleefully listen to and purchase the music of artists who use these terms, thus supporting their use? Why is it that excuses are made for some but not all? I do not care if you are black or white, rich or poor, liberal or conservative, no one, I repeat NO ONE has the right to call a woman a slut, a trick, a ho, a whore. By brushing aside and excusing the behavior of some while vilifying and condemning the behavior of others, all for the very same utterance, you simply show that you truly do not care about the real issue at stake. You show that you only care about taking those you disagree with down a notch. You expose yourself as the ignorant hypocrite you are.

I wonder…..

• How many of those parents bashing Rush either own or have owned, listen or have listened, to music which uses the word slut to define a woman, that refers to women as bitches and hos? I’m fairly certain the number is fairly high. Why is it that you find it okay for so called artists, who have far more influence on the youth of this nation, to degenerate women, but wrong for a pompous air bag, who has little influence on children, to do so?
• How many of those political talk show junkies bashing Rush had no problem whatsoever with Bill Maher calling Sarah Palin a “cunt”, a “dumb twat”? In what parallel universe is one vulgarity okay to use and not the other? How can one be brushed away and excused while the other is chastised relentlessly? Are they both not ignorant uncalled for statements made by over paid narcissistic asshats?
• How many of those feminists bashing Rush have no problems calling other women bitches? Calling a sexually attractive female a slut? Deny it all you want, but women are without a doubt some of the most jealous, petty, catty, vindictive and cruel creatures on this earth. Especially when directing their venom at a fellow member of their gender.

On the flip side…..

• How many of those parents blindly supporting Rush are the ones who refuse to allow music in their homes by artists using the very same language? Who refuse to allow their children listen to men speak of women the exact same way as Rush spoke of the law student? Is it that it is okay for Daddy to adore a hate filled drug addled man but somehow not for the children to follow daddy’s example?
• How many of those political talk show junkies blindly supporting Rush were the first ones to jump up and attack Maher for his statements? How is it that they could be so ready to defend the honor of one woman they have never met, yet so easily sit by and brush of the attacks on another woman’s honor? Why is it that they are able to turn their compassion and outrage on or off depending on the political affiliation of the victim?
• How many of the so called Christian males supporting Rush are the same ones who would all but kill anyone who spoke to their mother that way? Their wife? Their Sister? Their DAUGHTER? Why is it that no one can speak of the women in your life the way Rush did, but not only is it okay for Rush to do so, you blindly defend him as well?

Do you see it? Do you finally get the point? Or will you simply put your red or blue blinders back on and resort to your tired excuses? That “it’s different”, “it’s not the same thing” blah, blah, blah… If that’s all you can do I feel both disgust and pity for you. Disgust that you are ignorant by choice. Ignorant enough to turn a blind eye to the vile behavior of those who share your beliefs. Pity for any and all females in your narrow minded little world. God forbid their views ever differ from yours and turn into sluts and cunts before your very eyes.

As I have stated NO ONE, NO WOMAN ever deserves to be called a slut, or a whore, or a cunt, or a ho. Under no circumstances is it ever acceptable. However by openly bashing one person who uses these terms while remaining apathetic in regards to another’s use you are simply allowing the degradation of women to continue, to flourish. You are telling your daughters that women are only worthy of respect if they march in lockstep with your narrow minded views. You are telling your wives that they had better toe the line for if they don’t you will turn on them in a heart beat. You are telling your mothers that the sacrifices they made for you only take on meaning if they follow your lead. Is that really what you want? Or are you simply delusional enough to believe your choices, your words, your actions have no impact on anyone other than those at which you direct your vileness?

I for one refuse to let those terms cross my lips simply because I have respect for myself, respect for my mother, respect for my daughter, respect for others. Disagree with me all you wish, rest assured I will never call you a slut or a cunt because we do not share the same views.

Sluts and Gay Bashers

Rush Limbaugh’s latest asshattery has been all over the news lately. Calling a woman a slut is typical of the asshat, so I really don’t get why anyone is even surprised. What gets me though is some people are trying to claim this was hate speech. Uhm… HELLO? All vile epithets are hate speech. Why this occurrence is any more troublesome than another escapes me… oh wait, that’s right, Limbaugh is a conservative and the victim is a liberal. Makes perfect sense now. We all know that only conservatives are hate filled vile creatures, liberals would never ever behave like this…. Or would they?? Hmm, let’s see…

On February 22 of this year Oakland police responded to a report of a robbery. A report made by a 20 year old resident of the area. Nothing special about that right? Sadly people are robbed daily in America. But wait, there’s more. This individual, a 20 year old woman, was attacked and robbed because she had the audacity to tell OWS protesters NOT to riot in her neighborhood after she overheard them making plans to do so. Unfortunately for the victim three of these non violent OWS protesters decided not only was she not entitled to her First Amendment rights, but that while they were battering her to enforce their opinions of her, they should steal her wallet and make repulsive vulgar comments as to what they perceived her sexual orientation to be. Such a great example of the loving tolerant liberal aren’t they? Nothing like their vile counterpart Limbaugh are they?

Can anyone explain why this isn’t as widely broadcast as Limbaugh’s remarks? Other than the fact the asshats in the latter case are liberals that is. Why are people so outraged over the word slut, but this woman who was not only the victim of vile name calling but assault and robbery as well, has not been shown the same level of compassion? Am I the only one disgusted by this double standard? Am I the only one troubled by the fact that a blind eye is continually turned to those who act inappropriately as long as they share an affiliation? As much as I dislike conservatives, at least many of them are coming out publicly against Rush and his asinine ignorance. Where are the liberals chastising OWS thugs? Why are they allowing their media demagogues to sweep this under the rug?

Before anyone gets outraged due to lack of reading comprehension skills let me be clear, BOTH sides partake of this type of behavior. Condemning the actions/words of those they oppose while turning a blind eye to their fellow believers who act the same. This particular form of hypocrisy is not partial to any party, any ideology, any belief structure. However, based on my observations liberals are far less able to acknowledge the bad within their ideology. They claim tolerance but happen to be some of the most intolerant people I have ever met. You see, they are tolerant, as long as you march in lockstep with their beliefs. But if you dare challenge them you are damned. At least conservatives admit they are intolerant. At least with them I can see their bigotry outright, instead of having it hidden behind a veil of political correctness as many liberals do.

I know this post seems pro conservative/anti liberal, but it’s not. What Limbaugh said is vile and reprehensible, it disgusts me to my core. However what these OWS protesters did is just as bad, if not worse. I take issue with the fact that the Limbaugh insanity is all over the headlines while the media has kept fairly quiet on the other case. If you cannot see this for what it is, a prime example of liberal media bias and hypocrisy as a whole, I feel sorry for you. I feel sorry that you can only condemn those who do not share your narrow minded views. Media is biased, they can’t help it. FOX is biased as hell, but at least they admit their bias, while those on the left cling strongly to their fallacious claims of impartiality. Pretty damn sad if you ask me. I don’t give a damn what you believe politically, I simply expect you to hold those you support to the same standards who hold those you oppose. Until that happens we’re freaking screwed.

Stop It NOW! (post for 1.20.2012)

I am so frustrated as of late. For once not with myself though. Rather I am being driven over the edge by the ignorance, hate, and apathy I encounter daily when dealing with all types of people. Society is in the toilet just waiting for someone to flush it to oblivion. People are so self-absorbed, egotistical, intolerant and down right nasty. No longer is civility an admired trait. People would much rather attack and condemn each other for not conforming, not adhering to a narrow-minded belief structure. People hate simply to hate, for no other reason. We have become a society of independent sheep, unwilling to take the time out to help our fellow man, to aid them in gaining knowledge and skills. Society is ruled by a select group of bigoted elitists who fill the flocks belly with lies and rhetoric all designed to pen them in, the herd them towards their own slaughter.

I look around me and see intelligence, for I choose to only associate with those who have an open mind. Unfortunately at the same time I see this intelligence, this light is being snuffed out by the drooling of the rabid sycophants. Fewer and fewer people are choosing to stand up, to stand apart from the simpering masses. Perhaps it is out of frustration at not making headway, not making inroads into the flock. Possibly they are tired of trying and not getting anywhere, tired of offering sight to the blind only to be ignored. Maybe just maybe they have deemed society unworthy of saving, a waste of time and energy. Lord help us if that is the reason, because then we are truly screwed.

Personally I cannot give up, I cannot allow blind hatred to win. Maybe I’m just a glutton for punishment, a masochist per se, however I have not yet lost all faith, I still hold on to a glimmer of hope no matter how fast it fades. That being said I need to say a few things, get them off my chest in the hopes that maybe, just maybe they will reach through the fog which shrouds so many in ignorance….

• There is no single right way, in fact there are many different ways to achieve what is best for society, but all of them require acting like an adult, putting aside our differences and working together.
• Politics should not be a popularity contest, it should be based on merit above all else. Stop electing Narcissist simply because their speech writers excel at pretty rhetoric. Start holding those you support accountable instead of simply chastising those you oppose because your demagogues told you to do so.
• There are many gods (including the null god), many religions, no single one is right for everyone, so stop condemning those who do not share your beliefs. Do you honestly believe your intolerance does anything positive whatsoever? That it will gain you access to heaven faster than those you label heathens? Try again Sparky, it won’t.
• The media LIES, a lot. Stop swallowing the infotainment they provide as gospel. If you’re reading this, obviously you have internet, therefore the means to check out the veracity of anything you are told. Use your brain to formulate your own opinions rather than having them spoonfed to you by some paid pundit.
• We are all created equal, no matter what you think. Skin color, gender, sexuality, etc… etc… have no role in deciding ones worth. Let the actions and words of the individual stand for said individual. To do otherwise is simply exposing your own personal ignorance to the world.
• Compromise is NOT a dirty word, neither is cooperation. Stop aligning yourself with those looking to divide us along political, religious, economic, lines. Rather seek out those who truly want to unite us, not simply those who fallaciously claim to want unity.
• Educate yourself. It doesn’t take money to learn, it simply takes time and effort. You must want to increase your knowledge in order to do so. Stop blaming others for the fact you are too lazy to achieve what you desire.
• Stop the Hate, simple as that. Stop hating because you are told/taught to hate. Stop hating because you fear what you hate. Stop hating because you do not understand what you hate. Hate is a wasted emotion, wasted time, wasted energy. Just stop it.

As I said, I am not ready to give up on the world. There is too much promise in life to allow defeat. We all face difficulty in our lives that we cannot control, however we can control how we react to it, how we manage it, how we move on from it. We need to stop all this pettiness, this childish sandbox behavior. We are far too intelligent as a whole to allow the downfall of society to happen. Enough’s enough, time to put on the big boy pants and start acting like a member of the human race rather than as a Christian/Atheist/Muslim/Democrat/Republican/Asian/African-American/Caucasian, etc… etc…

We’re all in this together, one goes down we all will.

Our Turn…

Yet again I have encountered an individual who has deemed himself worthy of putting me in a box, slapping a label on and shipping me off to where he erroneously seems to think I fit. All because I had the audacity to disagree with his narrow minded, bigoted, ignorant views. This isn’t the first time I have encountered this particular form of asshattery, nor will it be the last, but it doesn’t make it any less tedious to deal with. While I can somewhat understand the desire of the individual to belong to a group, I cannot grasp where the blind hatred for those that choose not to join, to affiliate, comes from. Is it jealousy? Fear? Something else entirely? Even though I do not understand what inspires such ire, I do know that it is not a good thing, that it does nothing even remotely positive in the grand scheme of things.

Perhaps it is just me, but it seems society has become far too reliant on the clique mentality and lost sight of the individual. No longer is the uniqueness of the individual a prized commodity, rather it is the object of mockery and scorn. Those of us who think for ourselves and refuse to march in lockstep with the lemmings of the world are treated with disregard, disdain and often outright malevolence. Our choice to remain independent of the collective, avoid the perils of group think, puts a gigantic target on our backs, marking us for attack by any and all who believe that their way is the right way, the only way. Whether it be in life, politics, religion, or society in general, our world is filled with nation upon nation of sheep, bleating their lives away as they blindly follow the shepherd, never stopping to realize they are preparing themselves for their own slaughter.

The multitudes have become whores of the media, letting themselves, their votes, their opinions, be pimped out to the highest bidder. No longer are these individuals formulating their own opinions based on independent research, logical deduction and concrete facts, rather they are being spoonfed their beliefs by some paid demagogue. The hunger with which they swallow this swill is both frightening and distressing. If they only were to put this passion behind a search for truth, no matter what truth that may be, this world would not be in the dire straits in which it currently resides. Were humanity able to shed the cloak of affiliation and stand independently, not only could we change the world, we would thrive while doing so. Unfortunately at this time apathy, trepidation, and a plethora of other irrational idiosyncrasies prevents this.

I will never mindlessly follow, I simply do not have it in me. Perhaps this is why I am so frustrated when I see others acting as lemmings, following each other off the cliff without a backwards glance. I just can’t comprehend what is going through their minds. How they can live with themselves knowing deep down their own personal idiocy and lack of character has played a role in the downfall of society? What frustrates me all the more is the fact that it wasn’t always this way. Independent thought used to be treasured, revered, appreciated. Thinking for oneself was an admirable trait, a sign of strong character. When did it become bastardized into the stain it is seen as today? Why? Why did society allow it? What fundamental change took place which turned otherwise intelligent individuals into mindless drones unable to formulate their own thoughts, own opinions, make decisions for themselves? Why did they turn over complete control of their lives and spirits to some meaningless leader who has no interest in what is best for them, only what is best for himself?

Something needs to be done, playing follow the leader with our future is destroying any hope we have over ever rectifying all the damage which has been done. People need to stand up and hold themselves accountable for their role in the demise of society. While personal responsibility is the first step, by no means it is the only one, for after becoming accountable for oneself it is time to hold those you have allowed to speak for you accountable. Force them to defend their poor choices, their decisions motivated by selfishness and greed. Force them to own their part of the damage they have done. Make them see how their behavior is to blame, make them see that passing the blame off on another does not absolve them of their misdeeds. After doing that , then the real work begins.

There are no easy solutions, no quick fixes. While the damage is not irreparable it is immense and will take time, effort, and cooperation to mend. Now is the time for the independent thinkers among us to step forward, to stand up and offer differing viewpoints, fresh perspectives, innovative ideas. We can no longer let those who find the security and safety of the flock to be preferable, to be the ones controlling our future. The sheep have had their day, they blew their chance. Now it is our turn, and what a turn we shall have…

Where, Oh Where Am I?

I’m not really sure what to write today, my mind is in so many different places, most of them political in nature, some personal. I’ve encountered a lot of asshattery today, some of it unintentional, most of it purposeful though. Whether it be someone regurgitating what they heard some paid asshat say, or someone who is truly ignorant of the facts, or yet still someone who just doesn’t care. All of them trouble me greatly. It’s scary how gullible people can be. I don’t know if it is their desire to bury their head in the sand and not face reality, or that they are simply so brainwashed that they no longer possess the ability to formulate rational, logical, intelligent thoughts. Either way it does not bode well for the human race. We cannot continue to allow a select few to control our lives be it though government action/inaction, social policy, media, or whatever, it simply will not lead to anything good.

Simply put, people need to stop being sheep. Stop following the flock. Think for yourselves dammit, quit spitting out someone else’s words, thoughts, ideas. You have a brain dammit, use it. If you don’t, stop crying, moaning, and bitching about the sorry state of society. It is your fault, no one elses. Don’t sit here and complain about the other guy when it is you who refused to do your part. Don’t blame anyone else your lack of effort, your inaction. Until you can comprehend and embrace what it means to hold yourself accountable, shut your flapping gums. No one with an iota of intellect gives a damn how well you can regurgitate the party line, in fact you amuse people with your purposeful ignorance. The only thing you should feel is shame. Shame for yourself, shame for your family, shame for everything you hold dear.

I have nothing more to say other than….

Save The World…

Spay Or Neuter A Stupid Person Today