Why?

Why?

It is a heavily traditional practice for men to drive/fly several hours (wasting tons of fuel) to a god-forsaken hole in the desert, fill their bodies with a toxic by-product that could kill them (or at the very least aid them in making some terrible decisions), fondle and degrade slimy-naked women, and act like complete douche bags.

This is all of course a celebration for one of the group members of these parties who is shortly going to pledge his fidelity and love to one women (Who of course will not be present on the above-mentioned rant).

This has now gone beyond a singular cultural practice of a single element of American society, and now transcends color and creed. (Hell, that movie the "hangover" was awesome!)

For a moment, just consider this one little cultural norm, and then compare it to some of the things that both sides of the aisle have convictions about.

A majority of people who would agree that the above is "all gravy" would also think:

1. "Marijauna is a gateway drug, that will be the downfall of our society. Alcohol is just part of America, and moderation keeps us in check."

2. "Gays will ruin marriage if they get the right to legally do it. "

3.   "The First Amendment should protect everyone- including people who are on that show on dateline."

4. "We live in a true Democracy" or "Socialism works" (You are both idiots).

5. "The War in iraq and Afghanistan is about protecting America"

6." Education can be fixed by money or....... making it harder for teachers to get through school"

7. "protesting actually works, and is not just another emotional game."


Just think for a second about how the "common" bachelor party and all of its contradictions to the majority's basic morality compare to some of the above-mentioned American values. Maybe I am crazy, but it seems to me that we are so backwards, we don't know which way is up.

We need to be reminded that there is no way for finite and weak humans, to remain black-and-white in such a complex world. We either need to fight hand and fist to break off the chains of contradictions, or accept that we are all hypocrites and start being nice to each other.


There are a major amount of people suffering from injustice and tragedy all over the world.

However, really we are all suffering.

Educational reform

As the media continues its onslaught on public education I often wonder why try anymore? They are out there.......those teachers that will change the world. The problem is that they are riding a dying star, and will probably end up in the advertising business, or as stay at home moms. Then we will be left with the politicians and the unions imploding. The inmates are running the prison, and we don't mean bad kids.....

So let's sum up what is needed now:

Something unconventional- was a trend- now a continuing smile for some

These uncharted waters of political and economic ADHD are the new and dangerous frontier.

To all the gay hating Fascist Conservatives, and crooked lying Liberals,,,,,,,,,the ship is going down, 
and you are all to Blame.

It is now 8:21am on the West Coast, election day 2010. Some individuals in this country are in a frenzy, to either participate in this "great and Democratic process" or they are scratching and clawing their way to a seat in Congress.  However it is my contention that the majority of Americans could care less.

And I AM OF THE LATTER.

Not because I don't believe in a free and truly democratic society, but because this machine done broke itself many moons ago. There is no more process in regards to candidates doing their best to address the issues and questions that many of us have. There is no more "whistle stop" campaigns, or critical debates.
There is no longer even a discourse or exploration of the actual problems facing our nation or the much LARGER world out there. Its not even really about the Dolla Bills anymore. Even the evil "powers that be"who pull all the strings don't know what the hell to do now. These uncharted waters of political and economic ADHD are the new and dangerous frontier.

You see we are not a true democracy (if you disagree or do not believe me, read a history book, or just a simple dictionary). We are also not really even a Republic anymore.  Today's process of government is about stickin it to the other guy, and plainly...... entertainment. Between the electoral process, the impossible task of third party recognition, and voter fraud, have killed your choice.

'They" want to control you and manipulate you in to buying in to the grandiose myth that we need to get back to some over inflated version of the 1950s, when America was Great for All!!!!
And you sadly believe that those days actually existed for all Americans. And You want to be entertained. The connections between  art, expression, politics, civics, and democracy have been infected by "Created reality." Yes, I am talking about reality TV, and its bastard cousin- Network News. Turn on the TV right now.

Tea Party, Liberal, Democrat, Neo-Conservative, the fucking Tea Party, Sarayyy Paallan, Bushy Bush, Obama tron, Saturday Night Live, FOX,  jen Beck and Chris Matthews making out in the corner. Its all a really long version of Jersey Shore. And hell, at least Snookie and the Situation know that they are actors.

So today, if you do go to the poll, please recognize that while you should vote (at the very least, to reminisce about the ideals of true Democracy), it is a waist of time. "They" are not going to listen, and neither are you. And NONE OF OUR POLITICIANS ARE GOING TO PUT LOGIC IN FRONT OF PRIDE.

The change we need is not a bloody revolution or another election of "Change". The future will be better if we stop watching, start creating, and look for the smallest thing we can change in ourselves each day. I for one have lost all hope in our electorate, our politicians, our new left and new right media, and anyone else who still looks at wealth as the measure of American success. WE are All Losing every moment of every day, and we will continue to fall in to the depths of hell unless we can finally and collectively discover reality.....maybe for the first time.

Outer space...kinda

There is no Science. There is no Religion. There is only truth. Real, ethereal, uninhibited creation and evolution. Trillions of particles all pulsing with the heart of the One.

for the eyes.

Post- everything generation

I have always been a history geek. I can spend countless hours reading the history of some obscure moment in the past without the slightest sense of time passing by. The stories of prior lives give so much insight in to the mind of man (or woman), and have been replayed over and over again in new narratives with the same old punch line.

However, things have seriously changed.


"Divide and conquer" has been the subconscious mantra of those who hold power, throughout the scope of human history. This is more than evident in the history of the Americas, and regardless of your political affiliation, today is no different.  Wait........before you click off this page due to boredom and an apathetic sense of deja vu, keep reading. There seems to be a new phenomena happening in our states, counties, cities, and very homes. It is now more than ever a time of dramatic polarization, which may lead to the demise of the American collective culture and spirit.

Disclaimer....... I am neither a Republican or Democrat. At thirty years of age, I have lost all hope in the parties of power, and can find no hero to lean on. One side has bastardized a beautiful belief system, and has used the name of Christ in much of the same ways as the conquistadors of the past. On the other hand, the so-called party of hope and change  can do little but prop up worthless but charismatic leaders and attack anyone who does not agree with their version of tolerance. To top it off we have a melting pot of various fringe parties that are either such wakadoos or are just plain in bed with the big two.(I could go on and on here, but then I would be guilty of the same disservice towards my country.

In all the "discourse and discussions" going on in homes, between in-laws, cousins, and TV personalities, we have truly lost our identity. In reality there is no discourse, but only opinions and commentaries, more guarded than gold at Fort Knox. We are now a nation that is almost more psychologically divided than the Union and the Confederacy. It seems that one is socially mandated to "pick a side" or else. I mean, turn on one of your favorite "news" networks and observe the magic show. There is now a new form of journalism, called OP ED. Whether tuning in to FOX, MSNBC, or CNN and you will find your favorite guy or gal spouting there "expert' opinion on what we (??) as a nation are doin (or not doing). ITS NOT NEWS, IT IS THE NEW MEDIA. The irony is that even though we posses the most advanced and accessible forms of communication in human history, we are now more than ever told what to think. It is as if the devil figured out that he could create a 1984 world right under our noses. Now relax, I am not trying to get in to a whole trip on big brother. I am merely making the case that we have traded the news for an ongoing movie, with twist and turns that no director could create on a film set.

The saddest point of this new media is that we are now a nation that is continually at odds with one another. Not in the way you would think though. There is now only groups of mouths and vocal chords, with no ears or eyes. It is almost unheard of to see actual discussion and debate. It seems to me that nothing can be accomplished for the good of the nation because we are locked inside our beliefs on either side of the aisle.

Now, as much as I am a true believer in the corruption, acts of genocide, and relentless greed of our many  forefathers, I do hold to the idea that there were decades of unified collective consciousness in this nation. Even at the height of the Vietnam war, there seemed to be a sense that the larger group wanted to make this country great. I don't mean to argue that there was not massive anger and division, but we were still living in hopes of a unified nation that held to the positive tenants of Democracy. I mean look at the Kennedy's, Lyndon Johnson, or even Reagan. All of these figures had their enemies, but there was a sense of collective American identity. A sense that we had to sift through our many differences in order to fight oppression and give everyone the opportunity to have their piece of the American dream. They may have failed in many ways, and from what the evidence shows, they were corrupt as well. However, the nation looked at issues with a sense of care and concern. I mean, even if you hate LBJ and his leadership during Nam, look at the poverty and civil rights work that was accomplished under his watch. People were taking sides, but there was an awakening that tied the majority together.

Now I know all the angry and disillusioned people out there, will tell me I am crazy, but hold on. All I mean is that the sense of polarization in politics has now evolved in to a behemoth of rhetoric and spin, spin, spin.......beyond what the great thinkers and even science fiction writers could make up.

Even with the great spirit of hope and change in the Obama-nation, or the nostalgic, "grass roots (?)" movement of the Tea party, we are now more than ever failing as a nation. Everyone from Glenn Beck to Nancy Pelosi, or my anarchist friends to my staunch Republican family have lost the point. The new disease has hit the masses. We are no longer interested in change for the better. I don't even think that the whole corporate greed and big business issues are our greatest


We are all addicts. Our dark allies and seedy pushers our now channel 123 and Mr. Beck. We love violence. Maybe not all of us smile during a horror movie, however we live and breathe violence. We live for the rush of Sarah Palin saying something stupid again, or watching Obamatron not live up to his grandiose ambitions. And, and , and     WE LOVE IT. WE suck on the proverbial shaft of division, blame and animosity. America is no longer the focal point. In fact there is no focus. Just look at the post modern- Hipster generation and you will see that there is little that the youth have left to believe in. When coupled with the constant barrage of shit spewed in the media, it is so easy to see the illuminated path we are all on. We have become a nation of hate. Trust me, we all have the disease. Whether you are Mr. prop 8, or in love with Hillary Clinton, you are part of the problem. It is not about identifying the issues, and working to fix problems, but about stickin it to the other side at all costs.

The future of our nation will not be dictated by BP, Obama, The Tea Party, or the Federal reserve, but by the path we collectively choose as the way to be one people.

I just hope we can get our head out of our ass soon.