Happy Thanksgiving to all hubbers!
Very kind, and Happy Thanksgiving from the HP Team.
I will not say what I wish for you. Nor will I reveal my prayer. But I will tell you this: I am more human than human, and Thanksgiving is a day of mourning for human beings. It is no wonder that the progeny of evil would celebrate the genocide of over 100 million Indigenous, and the enslavement of Indigenous and African people for nearly 400 years beginning in 1492.
As Water Protectors at Standing Rock are being attacked with rubber bullets, concussion grenades, pepper spray, and water cannons in freezing temperatures, greedy materialistic Americans will be engorging themselves with dead Turkeys and beer, and giving thanks for a stolen continent. It is a disgusting spectacle. If my prayers are answered, perhaps this will be the last. If not, then I will continue to pray.
Thank you Jean. It appears that you are also more human than human. If you are a widow then you are no stranger to pain. And for the living, those of us who are left behind, there is no such thing as a "good death". And there is no such thing as "closure". I am the last of my family, and so there are 3 holes in my heart, and these cannot be repaired.
But my understanding is not only based on the pain that I have experienced, as it is also based on the fact that I had a beautiful family, and grew up in the lap of luxury on a farm situated among rolling hills, and wide open fields broken here and there by lush woodlands. It is because of the love and the beauty I have experienced, as well as the pain of goodbye, that I have such an understanding. Every child born into this world deserves all that I have had, and more. But because of evil and greedy men, millions have lived, suffered, and died without ever having a small taste of what I took for granted as a child. And this continues to be so, here and throughout the world. I am thankful for my parents, and my family, but I am not thankful for a system that has cheated so many, destroyed so many lives, and caused so much pain.
Whatever happens it all happens as it should thou wilt find this true, if thou shouldst watch closely. Marcus Aurelius
Mr. Wrenchbiscuit, if history would have played out differently, would it be possible the world would be without you, today?Sorry, Ronnie, was too lazy to get up and get my glasses! Love long hair on men.
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In the mood to listen to Chimes of Freedom and Cortez the Killer.
As to be expected, you have presented the proclamation of a kidnapper, a rapist, a slaveowner, a murderer, and a thief named George Washington. A miscreant who had the arrogance and audacity to speak of God while being a proponent of chattel slavery, and who was also involved in other crimes against humanity. It is not my words but your own that reveal your amorality and indifference to human suffering. Anyone who believes in God does not worship evil, nor do they glorify evil men.
Thank You DzyMsLizzy. Muhammad Ali said. “The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” And so it appears you have not wasted your time, and neither have I.
You speak as if this evil has only affected the Indigenous people. This evil has affected all of humanity, including the white race. I don't live in a world of make believe. It is not only a matter of what happened in the past, but it is also a matter of what is happening in the present. The killing of innocent citizens by the police, the Enbridge Oil Spill in the Kalamazoo River in 2011, the poisoning of Flint Michigan by Gov. Rick Snyder, and the black snake of DAPL are just a few recent events that have, and will continue to adversely affected the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. And the Imperialist aggression of the United States that has led to the deaths of thousands of U.S. soldiers and Middle Eastern people, the destabilization of Libya, and the Syrian refugee crisis is the same evil that has continued unabated for 250 years.
War is the business of America, not freedom. America did not free Iceland, Norway, England, France, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, or a number of other countries. But they were as free as the people here in the United States prior to the first world war. And both world wars would have never occurred, and Hitler would have never risen to power, if not for the greedy Capitalist Puppet Masters who were, and are the progeny of the evil Invaders who came here in 1492. All of these wars were staged events to further the ambitions of a ruling elite. They create a problem and then offer a solution of death and destruction. And they always profit from their deadly "solutions". We have been involved in a war of good vs evil for over 500 years on this continent, and the United States is one of the greatest exporters of terrorism in the world today.
Oh! And there is so much more Jack. For instance, the people of Hawaii were free until they were invaded by the United States and forced to become a state. Bill Clinton even formally apologized to the Hawaiian people during his tenure as President. Another example: The Chagossians of Diego Garcia no longer have a home thanks to the British and the United States. Their land was stolen in the late 60's to build a military base, which is not ancient history. Ask them if they think the world is a better place because of Colonialism, and the Imperialist ambitions of the United States.
Your claim that if the Europeans had not invaded our continent things could have been worse reminds of "I could have won the race" or "I could have won the lottery". A meteor could also fall out of the sky and hit me in the head. Whatever Genghis Khan or any other tyrant may have done is irrelevant. "What if?" is a ridiculous argument. I would like to hear a rapist try that excuse in a court of law. Here is what it would look like:
"Gee your honor, I only raped the woman. I didn't hurt her or beat her up. If I hadn't come along another rapist may have killed her, but I let her live. I even wore a condom and gave her cab fair home, because deep down, I'm really a nice guy!"
That is what your apologist commentary looks like to an educated and informed person. But try as you might, 2 wrongs, three wrongs, 5 wrongs, or even ten thousand wrongs will never make a right; not in a million years. You are standing on the wrong side of history. Jack, the people decide very little here. Do you remember casting a vote that made it legal and proper for less than one percent of the U.S. population to control over 90% of the wealth here in the United States? Do you know anyone who voted for the "Patriot Act?": an immoral law that suspends habeas corpus. Do you know anyone who voted to bail out the banks? Do you know anyone who voted for the unlawful spying on Americans by the NSA and other criminal organizations created and controlled by the government?
Do you know anyone who voted for a seat belt law; an immoral law that was designed to generate billions of dollars in revenue for the city and state. Do you know anyone who voted to have the blood alcohol limit lowered to the point that just looking at a bottle of beer can put you over the limit. DUI is a a major cash cow for the city and state. Billions of dollars are stolen from American taxpayers each year through immoral laws such as these. These are not laws designed to protect the public, but only to fleece the citizen, and to enrich all of those who are riding the gravy train. That cast of miscreants includes, but is not limited to: politicians, police, judges, lawyers, companies that process urine tests, companies that manufacture and maintain the "blow machines" attached to the motor vehicles of the "offenders", etc..
And last but not least, the United States did "not" give me freedom of speech. God gave me the freedom of speech, as well as the ability to know right from wrong. Many have said, "Well, if you don't like it why don't you leave?". I have a very good answer to that. In a sense, I have left the United States, as I have long ago awakened from the dream. But in another sense I refuse to leave and abandon my people, or the future generations of Americans: Americans of all races who have yet to be born. When I joined the military I took an oath to protect and defend against enemies both foreign and domestic. And so, I also intend to honor that oath.
wrenchBiscuit responds to criticism:
Your opening is a standard condescending cliche that serves the purpose of social etiquette, but lacks any semblance of sincerity. There were millions of Americans, including Senators, Congressmen, a U.S. President, and a Vice-President who were calling for vengeance, blood, and war after 9/11. Approx. 3,000 people died in that attack, on that one day. Many justified the anger, and they got their war. As a result, thousands of soldiers died, along with thousands of innocent Iraqis. But all of that killing did not resurrect one person who died on 9/11. And now we know there were no "Weapons of Mass Destruction", Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11, and that the war was all about oil. However, the war criminals who provoked and prosecuted that war: George Bush Jr. and Darth Cheney, are still walking on sunshine.
Yet, you dare to direct your comments at me in spite of the genocide of over one hundred million of my Indigenous ancestors, in spite of nearly 400 years of chattel slavery, in spite of continued racist oppression, and in spite of the fact that even white Americans are nothing more than wage slaves pretending Jesus, and paying tribute to a ruling elite. Resentment is what a housewife feels when her husband buys his mistress a new car. You know nothing of how I feel; just as I know nothing of how a lamb feels before it's throat is cut, it's body viciously dismembered, gutted, and then cooked and served to a nice Christian family.
wrenchBiscuit is thankful:
I am thankful for many things. I am thankful that I have had good friends. I am thankful that I had a wonderful family. I am thankful that I have good health. I am thankful that I have the libido of an 18 year old male who has been tied to a post outside of a strip joint for six months. I am thankful that I am a talented artist and musician. I am thankful that my mother died quickly. I am thankful that the cancer only took a few months to kill my father, and that he had plenty of morphine available to ease the pain. And I am thankful for so much more. And concerning this grotesque celebration of genocide, I am thankful that I am intelligent enough to know the difference between good and evil.
wrenchBiscuit defines evil :
Evil is not the young man selling drugs on a street corner, nor is evil the young woman prostituting herself to support her own drug habit. The young man is trying to survive, and the young woman is also trying to survive, and to cope with a harsh reality.
Evil is the hand that placed them there.
Evil is the black heart that designed the cracks wide enough so that many would surely fall between them.
Evil is the opportunists and the profiteers who use cartoon images to entice children to eat the sweet candy, the salty potato chips, and the fast food that poisons their precious bodies.
Evil is the Christians who pretend Jesus and pass the collection plate, as their tax dollars continue to fund death, destruction, and Imperialist aggression in Syria, and throughout the Middle East, as well as the murder of U.S. citizens by the police.
Evil is Big Pharma and Big Oil, Monsanto, Energy Transfer Partners, and the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Evil is a government that uses children as guinea pigs and injects them with experimental drugs under the pretense of inoculation.
Evil is those who accept Manifest Destiny, sing patriotic songs, and observe holidays that glorify rape, thievery, murder, and genocide.
wrenchBiscuit reveals a Weapon of Prayer:
You speak of God as if you are familiar, and in a sense that is true, since we all are imbued with the breath of life. But your careless words reveal that you have never seen, or at least do not recognize a Weapon of Prayer. It is also clear that you cling to the Eurocentric notion that the Europeans and the Jews have a monopoly on God. Of course this is demonstrably false, as Jesus was here in Cemanahuac long before the arrival of Columbus. Jesus stood with the Taino people and greeted Columbus at the shoreline. But instead of returning the love of God, Columbus put Jesus in chains, enslaved him, and forced him to dig for silver and gold. The colonizers have defiled the image of God for over 500 years. And that is nothing to celebrate.
I do not pretend to know your mind. But your careless words indicate that your understanding of God is from stories that were written in a book. My understanding of God is through personal revelation, and my information is not second-hand, as I have been dealing directly with the source since I was a child. God is my teacher, and God is the father of my father, to infinity. God walks beside me and attends to my need, as I am God's creation, as I am grown from the seed placed in my mothers womb by the very hand of God. Not even a fool would pot a beautiful flower and then leave it to die of thirst. I have not been abandoned, and I can never be defeated. Yes, I can be ridiculed, tortured, and even murdered; but only to be resurrected; but only to rise up from the dead even stronger against mine enemies.
We all have free will. We can choose to lay down with the devil, or we can choose to stand and acknowledge before man that God is above all laws and all nations. We can choose to speak against this evil system, or we can remain silent. It appears, Christian, that you have made your choice, and it should also be abundantly clear that I have made mine.
The pilgrims were thankful for the bounty they were able to bring forth from the earth. Which we do to this day.
In thanks for the harvest, we say, "Happy Thanksgiving!"
… and we know there is no need to be greedy. We are thankful to have what we need for a happy life and be able to share what we have with others.
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.”
― Marcus Aurelius
Merry ChristmasHappy New Year
Follow the example of this election,
Like a little PC, to me sounds. From Jacklee surprised I am.
That's funny. And you are right about the dog too. Couldn't have said it any better myself. But you have underestimated the metaphorical tail, as we are not only relentless, but we are legion. I'm not surprised that you think the man who said "Grab 'em by the Whatchamacallit" is a role model. It all fits perfectly. As far as shaming anyone is concerned, the man who glorifies evil shames himself, and willingly reveals to the world that he is an abomination before God and man. He does not need any help from me or anyone else. My goal is to lift people up so that they can first free themselves from mental slavery, and then physically free themselves from the tyrants who rule over them.
Not many would have a problem with a Jew who protested the posting on Hubpages of a Nazi celebration that glorified the Jewish Holocaust of over 6 million Jews. I am not Jewish, but I would be the first to condemn such a posting. However, in spite of the American Holocaust that led to the deaths of over 100 million of my Indigenous ancestors, we are expected to accept this evil, and even participate in it. And the reason for that is very simple. The Indigenous people of this continent were never considered to be human beings by the European Invaders, and so this feeling has continued among the American mainstream unto the present. I do not believe in censorship, but I do believe in free speech, and that is the gift of free speech bestowed upon me by God. And so, I am ready to challenge anyone. Apparently you don't like the concept of free speech. But isn't that supposed to be one of the major selling points of the "American Dream?"
What you don't understand is that these ignorant people who voted for Trump did "not" elect Trump. "The Donald Trump and Hillary Show" was presented and produced by the same ruling elite that gave us "The Barack Obama Show". Anyone who thinks that Barack Obama, who many Americans had never heard of until 2007, was elected "by the people for the people" should take a good look behind the curtain.
What you do not understand is organized crime. It is quite pathetic that a majority of Americans actually believe that wealthy and powerful families who have been in the drivers seat for over 200 years would move over and let peasants take the wheel, all because of the "popular vote" or the "electoral college", both of which are part and parcel of the "Dog and Pony Show". Speaking more slowly: It isn't real, and this has never been a Democratic Republic. The United States has remained an English colony since the end of the Revolutionary War, and the form of government that functions here is an Oligarchy. This is not a two party system.
If Donald Trump becomes President it will be at the direction of those families, individuals, and diabolical entities that control this government. If the Electoral College chooses Hillary Clinton then it will still be at the direction of the Shadow Government. During this last election cycle what you have witnessed is a scripted drama, the outcome of which was decided even before Obama was "elected" for his second term. These people are very intelligent and very ruthless, and they leave nothing to chance.
If Donald Trump becomes President then he will do what he is told to do by the home office; just like Obama and all who came before. And this is just another reason why America was never great in the first place. The European peasants who immigrated here were dumb enough to believe that if they helped to enslave the Africans and to slaughter my people and steal our land that they and their descendants would have a stake in the future of America. But as many white Americans are beginning to realize today, the European peasantry were simply pawns used to build an Empire. And with each passing year they become increasingly expendable. I am truly "The White Man's Moses". Hold your head up and live like men. Get out of the voting booth and free yourselves from tyranny.
It is both very difficult, and very simple to do.
It is Difficult:
It is difficult because we are held within a very special type of prison. We have been imprisoned by our own carnal lust and desire. I am aware that such a proclamation may conjure images of a bible thumping redneck from the backwoods of Kentucky, but I assure you I am not.
We have been mesmerized by consumerism and modern convenience. This is our prison, and this is our ball and chain. And although I understand that the ruling elite are a sub-human type of animal, more reptilian in nature, as opposed to a mammal that displays emotion, they are nevertheless quite intelligent, and more than a few of them are operating at a genius level.
They have created a system in which we police ourselves, and where we keep ourselves within these prison walls, which are the parameters they have prescribed for us. And as you have witnessed in this thread and others, many working class people who have also been enslaved by the system will adamantly defend their oppressors, and the status quo. And many will defend it as vehemently as a rottweiler or a doberman will defend it's master. Some will even kill to maintain their own perpetual servitude. And they will do this because their carnal lust is being fulfilled to a certain degree; just as a dog will become loyal to the man who is throwing him the tasty scraps of meat from the dinner table.
We have our television shows and movies for entertainment. We have toothpaste and fast food. We have Coca Cola and other unhealthy beverages that are sweet and refreshing. We have central air conditioning and heat. We have supermarkets, shopping malls, and automobiles. We have Budweiser,whiskey,and rum. We have make up, mascara, and shampoo. We have a big house with a two car garage and an in-ground pool. And we have jobs to make the money that keeps the wheels rolling in the land of milk and honey.
These are just a few of the chains that bind us. And all of these chains are ultimately connected and controlled by those who rule over us. And what I have briefly described here is the difficulty we face in freeing ourselves from tyranny. We have become a nation of junkies who are addicted to consumerism and convenience. And this is to our own detriment, and to the further enrichment of a ruling elite.
It is Simple:
It is simple because we can free ourselves yesterday if we so choose. We must begin the transition. And this transition from perpetual servitude to freedom must take place at a community grassroots level all across the nation. First of all we must start small, in our own communities. Members of the community must first collectively agree that this system does not, and has not ever served the best interest of the common man, regardless of race. And this is very important, because a man will never seek change if he cannot recognize that there is a problem. This is a matter of educating the public by any means available. It is a matter of educating your family and your friends. What you will then see happening is a domino effect. Once one community makes a successful transition others will follow.
And what does this transition entail? Each community must take steps to move away from consumerism and a global or national economy, and to focus more on local agriculture, local artisans, local tradesmen, local manufacturing, and sustainable green power that is freely available to the entire community. And this needs to be explained:
Water and air are essential in order to sustain human life. Likewise, energy is also essential. We will die if we become too cold, and we will also die if it becomes too hot. We also need energy to preserve food, and to communicate. Without communication human life is also at risk. Energy ultimately comes from the Sun. And who can claim ownership of the Sun but the God who created it? Consequently, it should be written into the law that anyone seeking to "sell" energy , or to limit the citizens right to access that energy, should be considered a criminal, and treated as such.
The community must end it's reliance on supermarkets and fossil fuels. The use of automobiles can be de-escalated by investing in efficient and affordable mass-transit. The money that taxpayers spend each year to incarcerate non-violent offenders, such as those convicted of Marijuana possession, or sale, could easily cover the costs. And once each community becomes self-reliant, there will be less of a need for the automobile, as everything the citizen needs will be within reach, and available within his/her own community.
This is just a brief outline of how this can be done. Giving more control to the community lessens the influence of government and greedy corporations. Thus, we realize a bloodless revolution. And isn't that what everyone wants? I am prepared to help anyone transform their community into a self-sufficient, and self-sustaining oasis that is free from the primitive supply and demand economics of a global and national economy. And I am confident that Jacklee will help me do it, as it is essential in any endeavor to maintain the proper balance.uh … you would have to stop the production of ships and airplanes. cars too. I think you might like to live with the Amish. Go live with them and then get back to us.
What I am suggesting will eventually come to pass, because people want to be free. You are making light of it for the very reasons I have previously stated. And so you have only confirmed my assertions. Thank You Kathryn! We don't have to take up arms, march up and down the street, get beat up by the police, or stop the production of anything. We simply need to learn a little self-control. We need to stop relying on mass produced goods and create a new social paradigm that puts the local community at the center of our universe. We will always have a need for ships, airplanes, trucking , and trains. The idea is to lessen our reliance on large corporations like Monsanto: multi-national corporations that flood the market with mass produced, and often hazardous products, as well as our reliance on Big Pharma and Big Oil.
The Return of The White Man's Moses
Yes, you have raised some good points, but my position is that it has been proven that the system of money, as it has existed over the last 150 years, simply does not to work for the majority. In fact, the system only enriches very few while leaving the majority in either an impoverished state, or tethered to a grinding wheel of wage slavery.
If Americans sacrificed some of their holidays and leisure time, and instead of relying on the voting booth and crooked politicians, took the time to regain control over their own destiny, they would then truly have something to celebrate and be thankful for. I have often said I am the White Man's Moses, and so I will prove this once again.
Rather than fix a broken wheel, a wheel that was crooked to begin with, it is better to replace it. There are many junkies who thought in the beginning that they could casually use heroin as a recreational drug, or as a pain killer when needed. But anyone who has ever used heroin or opium can tell you that such a thing is next to impossible to do. Money is just as addictive and destructive as heroin. Money itself has no intrinsic value. You can use paper money to build a fire if you are freezing to death , but aside from that it has no value, except for an imaginary value, which is the imaginary credits that have been assigned to it.
Exhibit A:
For instance, who can really place a value on time? Johnny, time is priceless, and I know you agree. Even onhorseback and wilderness would agree with that. Yet, a man can spend 8 hours of his life over here and make 8 dollars an hour, while another man can spend the same 8 hours doing the same job over there and make 15 dollars an hour. How is this possible. It is possible because either the employer of the 8 dollar man is not making enough of a profit to pay a higher wage, or because the employer is greedy and wants to own three houses instead of two. At any rate, money opens the door to this type of discrepency, or temptation. Who suffers? The worker, his family, and society. Society suffers because the man who feels he is being cheated may only do as much as he is required to do. He may give only 100% when he is capable of giving 250%. Or he may give even less.
Exhibit B:
A man can make a pair of shoes and sell them for 20 dollars. Another man can make a winter coat and sell it for 50 dollars. Which has more value? Both men spent the same amount of time making each item. The fact is we cannot place a greater or lesser value on either item. The value is determined by who needs a particular item and how much they will actually use the item. Naturally, the shoes would have more value here in Florida instead of a winter coat. A winter coat down here is about as useless as a motorcycle in Syracuse New York. And so, now we have the issue of supply and demand which creates many problems. A low demand can quickly reduce a worker and his/her family to the poverty level. This in turn creates another problem. The worker may be a master at his trade, but because of a sudden low demand he is now forced to find another job. Once the market rebounds this talented individual may not be able to make the transition back to his original occupation. Furthermore, the trauma associated with losing his source of income and being unable to maintain his standard of living, may have led to alcohol or drug abuse, and even incarceration. Who suffers? The man, his family, and society. The community has now lost a valuable asset.
Exhibit C:
Another problem with money is that unscrupulous people can steal money, or engage in destructive and illicit activities in order to accumulate credits. A drug dealer can go into any car dealership and buy an expensive car. A man involved in human trafficking can eat at the finest restaurants in town. And a greedy politician making shady deals with taxpayer money can afford a winter home in Key West. Such men have no proof of the value of their currency. The value is simply based on the amount of credits; not the means by which the money, or credits were earned. Along with the obvious problems caused by this behavior, we must also understand that it unnecessarily adds to the burden of law enforcement.
The solution is to destroy the current system and move from a global or national system, to a local, community based system of exchange. This would help to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to solve the problems I have pointed out, as well as other problems I have not addressed here.
Friedman was my subordinate, and I highly doubt that he ever had an original thought. He won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, and guess what Jack? People are still poor all over the world. Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, but more innocent people have been killed in drone attacks on his watch than any other President. I suppose you will tell me I don't know how politics works. But I can count, and the dead bodies keep piling up.
These people on the committee that decides these awards have about as much credibility as a used car salesman. It is clear that you are quite impressed by money and fancy titles. But I will tell you a secret Jack. When your heroes sit down on the throne, the stench is just as disgusting as a Hobo's special delivery on a midnight train to Georgia. But I am not offended Jack. When I go to the zoo and talk to the monkeys they don't understand either. They look at me like I'm crazy. And perhaps I am, but I feel that even monkeys have a right to know the truth about their captivity
Jack, it is a fact that the economic system you champion only works for a small minority. If the current system works, then how do you explain the poverty that has existed in this country for 250 years. Are you suggesting that the millions of poor people who have lived and died in the United States since 1776 were poor because they lacked the motivation, or the skills to succeed? I will tell you another secret Jack: Not even a lazy man want's to live in abject poverty, and he will do anything he can to rise above it. And a man who is forced to work 60 hours week, at some point understands that he is being abused by the system. Instead of reading books written by hacks , you need to sit down, you need to slow down, and just think about it Jack.
I have no respect whatsoever for all of the economic gurus that come out of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, or any other over-priced and overrated institution. In fact, I am disgusted by these people. They all publish books full of graphs, statistics, and numbers, and many are held up to the public as great wise men. But apparently I have more wisdom than the entire lot, because I can clearly see that the system does not work. A system based on supply and demand is primitive, and chaotic at best. And it is reasonable to suggest that after over 200 years , one might expect that such learned men, and women, would have figured out a way to end poverty. But they haven't Jack. Why? Because it is impossible to end poverty in a Capitalist system that requires an underclass in order to function. Whatever books you have been reading, I suggest you use them for your next bonfire, or weeny roast.
This chart demonstrate our productivity by States compared to some other nations.
I am truly happy that Jacklee had a nice career at IBM, and I am sure you have also done well with your career. And I am serious with this expression. But there are many talented people who must work 2, and even 3 jobs simply to make ends meet. Having talent, credentials, or a degree doesn't guarantee a good career. The reason people who are born with money do so well is not necessarily because they are so talented or motivated. It is simply because they have a safety net.
If they make a bad investment, or get arrested, or develop an alcohol or drug addiction, or can't find a job, either they or their families have enough money so that they may start over again, and again, and again if necessary. But a poor person does not have that luxury. A man whose parents could barely afford to send him to college only has one chance to make good, and that is still dependent on what opportunities may exist. In many cases there are no opportunties. Thus talented people who have much to offer society end up working 60 hours a week at minimum wage jobs just to keep a roof over their head. And these people have no safety net. If they make just one mistake, if they should become ill and unable to work, their life is ruined, and many are unable to recover. And for those who could not afford college, it is even worse. In the 50's and 60's a man without even a high school diploma could get a good job, save his money, buy a house, and have a life. That is no longer possible, and today there are intelligent men and women with college degress who are living in the streets.
There is no real need for money. Most people have something to contribute to society, and they want to participate and be part of a community. This is the natural order. But greedy men have developed a system of money so that they may subjugate the masses, and rule over them. Many of you who have retired from good jobs have accumulated material wealth, and have a comfortable standard of living. But I assure you that you have less than half as much as you would have had in a truly free society; a free society unencumbered by such a primitive and corrupt economic system.
Those are good points and unfortunately it is all true. This is why I am especially disturbed by all of this holiday cheer that get's passed around this time of year. We see this evil manifested in the criminalization of Marijuana. We see this evil manifested in unjust laws aimed at child support, as well as unjust DUI laws. All of these laws are designed, not for the public good, but to generate revenue for the city, state, and the prison for profit system, as well as everyone else who is riding the gravy train.
You cannot help children by throwing their father in jail. That is absurd. I have a friend who works for the city. She has told me of numerous men who have literally been in tears telling her the same story. And the story they tell is a true story. They get laid off temporarily from work, or they suffer an illness and lose several days work, or their car breaks down and they are forced to spend money on repairs. Whatever the reason, the end result is the same. They end up in court for coming up short on their child support payments. Then they get thrown in jail. While they are in jail they lose their job, which means they can't make car payments, or even pay the rent! At that point it now becomes impossible for them to make child support payments, and then they face further court action and more incarceration. Of course, as long as the beds are full at the county jail, the cops, the lawyers, the judges, and the people who own the jail continue to make large green.
And it is the same with the DUI Gravy Train. Anyone who has looked at the numbers can see that more people are killed in MVC's by sober drivers than drunk drivers. That is simply a fact. If the city and state really wanted to reduce the number of traffic fatalities they would limit the usage of automobiles and invest in public transportation. The lie being told by the government is that 50% of traffic fatalities are caused by drunk drivers. But the real number is closer to 10%. Although 10% is nothing to celebrate, it is a long way from 50%. Here is what getMadd.com has to say:
Do drunk drivers really cause half of all traffic deaths? Not even close! As unbelievable as it sounds, the statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are grossly inflated by including many drivers who were not drunk. Also included are passengers with any sign that they were drinking and 2,000 tipsy or drunk pedestrians who are labeled as drivers. Finally, through profiling, they add a percentage of extra drivers who the police might have erroneously labeled as sober--they call this guesswork "the New Methodology". No wonder the number is so high! On top of all that, they claim that every accident is caused by the alcohol, never by speeding, bad weather, road hazards, suicide, the other driver, or any other factor...
"...Back in the 1980’s, when drunk driving laws really were a farce, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) started twisting the numbers to get attention. It worked. MADD was responsible for a much needed overhaul of the DUI laws. No one noticed when alcohol-related deaths morphed into the now common phrase “Half of all traffic deaths are caused by drunk drivers.” After all MADD and the NHTSA regularly swap employees and didn’t some politician say that the ends justify the means? So what’s the problem? Support the Mothers and put the drunks in jail. It’s a no-brainer..."
"And that is a Teflon coated system that cannot be corrupted because it affords no opportunity, or incentive for corruption. If you are unable to fill in the blanks then you certainly would not appreciate the details."wB
In heaven there is no marriage … or money.
One day you'll get there and finally be happy!
So that's good.
Yes, I have been aware of this problem for many years. Perhaps in time you may start to understand the frustration and the anger that I feel. This has become a way of life for too long. These two excerpts, one from each article , identify the problem. The tribes must necessarily become more militant. If the government won't prosecute these white men , and if the tribal councils do not have the authority, then we must create a new paradigm for dealing with these heinous crimes against native women. Unfortunately, there are some tribal members in positions of power who have outdated ideas, and who would take offense to any outsider who might come riding in on a white horse to save the day. And in this respect, we do not see much difference between them and their counterparts in the white world. Everybody wants to be a star.
But of course, my mother was a woman, and so I have let my mother down. Why? Because I have done nothing to stop the abuse of women. Oh yes! Just like most other men, if I saw a woman being abused, I would be her champion, and I would seek to subdue her assailant. But that is not what I am talking about. I am talking about we need to start being honest. If men truly cared about women the way they claim they do, we would have been protesting, and marching, and raising hell like they are doing today at Standing Rock, or like Black Lives Matter. If we cared about the rape and sexual abuse of women we would have already been out in force bringing the change; bringing the safety and security of a society where a woman can walk anywhere alone , even at night, and not feel threatened.
Let's face it, a man will get more time in prison for robbing a bank, than raping a woman. It is nothing less than an outrage! Money is more important in this society than the safety and the honor of a woman. And we are all at fault. Every man, every cop, every judge, every father, brother, and son. We can stop this now. But in order to do it someone has to start the ball rolling. Just like Black Lives Matter, and just like Standing Rock. Women of all races are being victimized by sexual predators, and so this is an issue that impacts us all. It's not something we should put on our "To Do" list. It needs to stop now!
"...A study from the Justice Department found that Native American women are two and half times more likely to be raped than other women. The majority of victims said they were raped by men from outside the reservation, according to a victimization survey..."
"...Eighty percent of the reported sexual violence against Native women is committed by white men, who do so with virtual criminal impunity because, with very few exceptions, they cannot be tried in tribal courts. Federal authorities have the authority to step in for serious crimes, like rape or murder, but often decline to prosecute crimes that have been committed in Indian Country. This jurisdictional black hole has created a climate that many describe as "open season" on Native women on reservations..."
Perhaps you'll never get it Jack; just like as a man, I will never know what it feels like to give birth to a child. Yes, there are always exceptions to the rule. Jackie Robinson helped to break the color barrier in sports. But that is a very specialized field that is not open to most white or black Americans for two good reasons: First of all there are only so many slots available on a team Secondly, the average person doesn't have that kind of natural talent. And in the world of Business, blacks have purposely been shut out by a system of white supremacy. This is why you will see in many inner city black communities a disproportionate amount of immigrants running convenience stores. How do I know this? This can be verified in many ways.
If you read any of the works of W.E.B Dubois, and then compare those writings with the writings and speeches of Malcolm X, and then compare that to the writings of Ida B.Wells and Frederick Douglas, and then compare that to the teaching of the Honorable Louis Farrakhan and Martin Luther King, and then look at the life of congresswoman Barbara Jean Lee,(the only congressional member to vote against the Iraq War), and then look at the life of Neil de Grasse Tyson, and then look at black musical innovators and performers like Miles Davis.Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald, you begin to see a picture. And what you begin to understand is that these are all individuals from different era's and backgrounds who not only succeeded, but excelled in various occupations and endeavors. And this is only the short list. But the one thing they have in common is their African heritage. When we look at their lives and then go into the black communities all across America we find that there are any number of black men and women who are just as capable and creative as the ones I have mentioned here. But under the present oppressive racist system, there is very little chance that a majority of blacks will realize their full potential.
And here is the part that you and many others always miss. And you miss this part because you are in such a hurry to prove that racism is not a factor, or simply does not exist. We see a similar sort of oppression throughout the white community as well. In fact, because whites have been the majority for so long, there have always been more whites suffering poverty and homelessness here in the United States than any other group. You maintain that the black man overall can pull himself out of poverty. But you totally ignore the more widespread poverty, and economic hardships of working class whites. What is their excuse? Why haven't they "pulled themselves up". Here at a local food bank in Florida the majority of people you will see waiting in line for free groceries are white people. Also, even in white neighborhoods here in Florida you will find that many businesses and convenience stores are run by immigrants from India and Pakistan. At one point I was working as an entertainer at three different bars in the same county that were owned by immigrants from India. Around here we call it the Indian Mafia. It is not hard to find a poor, or homeless white person in my community. But many of the immigrants seem to be doing quite well. Are the white people also victims of white supremacy? No, they are not.
What we have here are two parts , or two different levels of the same oppressive Capitalist system. The gatekeepers only allow a certain number of whites to succeed beyond basic survival. But because the white supremacists cannot allow the blacks to gain economic parity, or to dominate the market and the political sphere , they have lowered the glass ceiling for minorities even lower. We are involved in a class war, and a race war simultaneous. This is why so many get confused and so divided. The entire working class is being oppressed and played against one another along racist and sexist lines by a ruthless and greedy ruling elite. You are a champion of the Constitution. But American Democracy was hijacked long ago, and there has been no real democracy here since before Woodrow Wilson. Criminals are in control of this government, and these are the true enemies of the people. You have some good ideas, and I believe you are sincere. But we cannot cure a disease by focusing on the symptoms . A man suffering cancer can find relief to a certain degree with a steady supply of morphine. But he will never be cured until the cancer is cut out and removed from the body.
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You speak like a lawyer , and I suggest that you would have excelled in that profession. Your "curves" do not address the issue of money Jack. The Nigerians have to have money to cross the water. They don't paddle here in a row boat. Furthermore, your repeated attempts to denigrate black people fall apart when the reader realizes that there are more poor white people in the United States than any other group. Percentages and bell curves do not pertain to this argument. If you are suggesting that Nigerians are somehow more resourceful than black people in this country then it only follows that they are also more resourceful and creative than the tens of millions of poor and working class whites as well.
You see Jack, it is ridiculous to focus on what you are focusing on. For the sake of argument, if ten Irishmen immigrated here and 7 out of the ten were unemployed, and 5 out of the 7 ended up in jail, it doesn't give ten million white Americans who are unemployed and 5 million white Americans who are in jail a free pass! Percentages and proportions are weapons of racism. Now you are messin' with the Kid ! I have been challenging and fighting racists since I was 6 years old. And I am keenly aware that many people are racist without even knowing. I have been up and down all of these roads; all of these apologies and ridiculous arguments designed to promote the notion of white supremacy. I am supreme Jack, not only because I am intelligent, but because I have a heart and soul, and because I know that it is foolish to judge a man, and especially a race of people who have been struggling to get up for over 500 years, when the white racist is still standing with his foot squarely in the middle of their back. I like you Jack. But it would be a good idea for you not to take your arguments out in the street.
Anyone who celebrates Thanksgiving is necessarily a racist. That's because in order to celebrate Thanksgiving an adult must consciously ignore the historical context of Thanksgiving, and the criminals who have promoted it. And to ignore such evil one would have to consider the victims to be unworthy of consideration, thus placing the celebrant in a position of superiority. And when we look at the definition of racism we understand that a feeling of superiority is a key element. I am not Jewish, but because I do not feel superior to a Jew, I would not celebrate a holiday that glorified Nazism. I simply wouldn't do it out of respect. But when someone feels they are racially superior, they do not respect or consider the feelings, or emotions of those they considered to be inferior. There is no where to run ... and there is no where to hide. I have named you all.
Her name is Brandon Merrill, born in Colorado and raised in Wyoming, most likely Cheyenne. She stars in the movie "Shanghai Noon", and has modeled for Vogue and other publications. She is also a famous rodeo champion!
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