The talk of rigging has been surfacing in the Democratic party, just as the race is about to officially kick off following Hillary Clinton's speech on Thursday. The rigging process from recollection is probably most the product of one curtain call, those by media, following the Nevada primary. They probably did not know at the time, that Bernie would take full steam ahead right after they closed up shop on their documentary and went home. Yet the statement they made, took the wind out of the sails of many a undecided voters. The math was over, but the rigging was not mentioned, it was brushed under the rug. The run of the mill journalist will not mention "Rigging" without a scandal such as the recent one with Debbie Wasserman Shultz behind. This is because the majority of the corporate own networks, will not tolerate any dissension from the rigging in which they part. The fourth pillar of government, vital an necessary, can be easily made to supply twisted information, all for the purpose of a nice happy ending to primaries and general elections, like an episode of Green Acres. Trump, for all his faults twisted that notion of a happy ending. He has surfaced from reality TV, where people get fired, not the ideal finish. Sure they are consoled at the end, and Trump never tore them down, just pointed out wrong doing with a hope that they would learn from their mistakes, and then he would point out the stregths.
Regardless, Trump has managed to take away from the filthy media blitz orchestrated by political parties and steer the ship towards "Reality". The media has been reelign ot keep up every since.
The first advantage came from the republicans with the stone carved Bush family mantra, as emphasized in Oliver Stone's film of "Not Tearing the Boy Down" It is a hushing principle, where emotions lead to insults of "The President" at this perilous time of War, which would of course weaken the War Effort. From their first all those with "us" must work against all those against us. With such a loyal base behind them, the illegal searches, clamping down on rights, and record keeping could ensue, and then be brushed under the rug when someone like Obama took office. Trump took wind of this, and played directly to that notion. He could do so because he is regarded as an important, respected figure, for many at least and cannot be brushed aside or intimidated. This he is on the side that reaps all the benefits. He is a billionaire who has snaked himself close enough to the real swine, so that by their own misgivings, they cannot bring themselves to shoot down someone of their own stock. Mind you they have burrowed themselves so deep in this catacomb that it is just second nature, automatic instinct of self-preservations to not attack someone in such a desirable position.
Sanders could have crushed Trump, but the media in their crippled state would not stand for it. I saw first hand how the DNC cunningly would bring journalists into their camp during campaign events, making them feel like they were all part of the team, only to start meddling from within. When I was at a Clinton rally, I was constantly barraged with treacherous Clinton Aides, constantly keeping a close eye on all journalists who were not "on board" with the ticket.
The feign notion of Choice is rearing it's head again, They are talking about the 1/10th of 1 percent, as has been Sander's slogan from the beginning. No one however, is talking about betting the winner. For all Sanders has done, he seems to have succeeded most in grooming the way for a real winner in four years. But that is a long count away, and they will do everything in their power to make the American people forget any big movement took place. It will be as if no dissension took place four years earlier, and the horses on the track will only qualify if they concede to their rigged agenda.
Frightening as a prospect of his presidency is, I must commend Trump for bringing these issues to the forefront. The Sanders campaign, on the other hand must continue it's path, and try to steer local and state election, showing a real momentum of success. I am eagerly awaiting to see the concessions made by Clinton, if any to the Sanders people. The race is still on, at it is important to remember that very little money goes under Trump. His backers are his friends, who he claims give only out of the goodness of his heart. He claims to not concede to any donors, whatever value that might bring to him. Clinton however is faced with a card, that puts her in a winning position. Those who want things from her, are coming over from the other side are at a disadvantage. She will be getting her pick of the litter, which means she might be able to squeeze out some real policies for Climate Change and the Economy.
Lopsided as it may be the election is taking shape and the issues will be discussed seriously. The concept of corruption, however is throwing itself one sided on the Camp of Clinton, whereas the reality is that the corruption stemmed and continued from the Republican party. A 400 pound gorilla has taken ranks their promising to fix everything, a familiar story seen around the world hundreds of time with the same cycle of events transpiring after it. Hopefully the lesson can be learned, then again, when people are not given a true choice they can vote very dangerously.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Tossing Arround the Word "Corruption"
I am getting very tired of the use of "corruption" through the election cycle. It is being used on people like Hillary Clinton and others. There is a distinct difference between stretching morals and corruption. For example, Hilary and Bill, agreed to "stretch" their morals to get elected. Nixon, Bush II, and the people who have hijacked this country were and still are"corrupt". Some local politicians are corrupt. People in congress, on the other hand are "whores".
Some people in state and city legislatures either have sold their souls or work for people who do, serve the seeds of corruption, but are not necessarily labeled as such.
When people are frustrated by the state of the economy, turn to using the word corruption, but they must be careful of what they are referring to. The most guilty people are those who go along with corruption, without taking a stand against it. Then they fall into the category, but are able to quickly dismiss the accusation.
The biggest purveyors of corruption by far are dumb people. Who take their piece of pie, and go about in a bloated state calling everyone else sissies while reaping the benefits the corruption likes to promote. Smart people will know right away where this is coming from. Dumb people will liken it to the mafia, and imagine that they are helping themselves.
The worst part it, the status quo macho sense that comes when corruption is prevalent. Not to say that women do not benefit from it as well. In fact many times they are the driving force. But, Football, Big Cats, Mob Pleasure, Gangs, and so forth are big staples for corruption. Underneath it all is a small-time criminal who happily reaps the benefits from the facade, I call these people "Brian" because they remind me of City Council Members of White Middle Class communities, who turn out being small time criminals. Not all these people are in cahoots with the people who have hijacked the country, but they are a similar element.
Then of course theirs the other side, where dark corners, and hideous creatures lurk. Usually this is tucked away somewhere, hard to find. Stumbling upon it by accident, can cause a person to panic, or run for cover. This is wrong. When stumbling upon Lizards, Beasts, or Giant Cowboys, it is always a good idea to grab a drink at the bar and soak in the ambiance. After all, one thing that corruption does bring is a show. These dark corners are entertaining because they are not trying to put on the show, the lifestyle has created an incessant show.
The hardest thing to do is putting things back into the bubble and going back to the way things used to be. The worst part about corruption is the feeling that those that do not support it are reactionary in some way. This perpetuates the ideology and with droves of dumb people supporting it makes for a difficult state to combat. It is however, real and prevalent and supported by the very people who unleashed it in the first place, circa post 9/11. The best way to fight is to be educated to it, and to resist it's temptations, especially those that make people tolerate more and more of it. In the end it is about the choices people make. If our society pushes back on making the right choices, we will be back on the right track of honesty and decency in our society and culture.
Some people in state and city legislatures either have sold their souls or work for people who do, serve the seeds of corruption, but are not necessarily labeled as such.
When people are frustrated by the state of the economy, turn to using the word corruption, but they must be careful of what they are referring to. The most guilty people are those who go along with corruption, without taking a stand against it. Then they fall into the category, but are able to quickly dismiss the accusation.
The biggest purveyors of corruption by far are dumb people. Who take their piece of pie, and go about in a bloated state calling everyone else sissies while reaping the benefits the corruption likes to promote. Smart people will know right away where this is coming from. Dumb people will liken it to the mafia, and imagine that they are helping themselves.
The worst part it, the status quo macho sense that comes when corruption is prevalent. Not to say that women do not benefit from it as well. In fact many times they are the driving force. But, Football, Big Cats, Mob Pleasure, Gangs, and so forth are big staples for corruption. Underneath it all is a small-time criminal who happily reaps the benefits from the facade, I call these people "Brian" because they remind me of City Council Members of White Middle Class communities, who turn out being small time criminals. Not all these people are in cahoots with the people who have hijacked the country, but they are a similar element.
Then of course theirs the other side, where dark corners, and hideous creatures lurk. Usually this is tucked away somewhere, hard to find. Stumbling upon it by accident, can cause a person to panic, or run for cover. This is wrong. When stumbling upon Lizards, Beasts, or Giant Cowboys, it is always a good idea to grab a drink at the bar and soak in the ambiance. After all, one thing that corruption does bring is a show. These dark corners are entertaining because they are not trying to put on the show, the lifestyle has created an incessant show.
The hardest thing to do is putting things back into the bubble and going back to the way things used to be. The worst part about corruption is the feeling that those that do not support it are reactionary in some way. This perpetuates the ideology and with droves of dumb people supporting it makes for a difficult state to combat. It is however, real and prevalent and supported by the very people who unleashed it in the first place, circa post 9/11. The best way to fight is to be educated to it, and to resist it's temptations, especially those that make people tolerate more and more of it. In the end it is about the choices people make. If our society pushes back on making the right choices, we will be back on the right track of honesty and decency in our society and culture.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
The evil reign of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors was shattered by LeBron James and the Clevland Cavaliers on Monday, after an impressive come from behind game 7 victory not seen since the mid-60's. I attribute this evil spell's ending to the Injury of center Borgut during game 5.
Borgut is reminiscent of a giant Brute who would fight alongside the Ottomans in the 12th century; whose seer size and force gave him an advantage against most armies. Now after living in over 1000 years of darkness, the Ottoman's are sending players like Borgut to destroy basketball, from Downtown. This darkness, hopelessly undermining a far superior Teams like the Oklahoma Thunder, who's intense jump-shots, superior passing, and downright artistic dunking are quickly erased by a few back to back 3 pointers.
I must confessed, that being of Armenain Descent I am biased toward Turkish tendencies, but the minute Borgut went down I saw it, I saw the dark spell cast upon the NBA lifted, and the light shining on NBA-town once gain. If only I had bet on the odds. Even with LeBron James driven to get his city the ring, the odds were heavily in the favor of the Warriors.
The Warriors will regroup and attempt to make another go at it next year, crushing the spirits of NBA teams such as the Thunder, Clippers, the Raptors, who have finally re-emerged after years of sub-par professional basketball. I have the answer to it, and it involves shutting down Borgut. Ax him, hack him, fluster him, and the rest of the team will follow suit. Curry will lose his touch, somewhat, and Clay Thompson will no longer make the three pointers that propel him to height of superstar, rather than a supporting role.
I personally like the three pointer, it gives a sense of value and works wonders in desparate situations. I liked it when Kobe or Michael Jordan would shoot threes to mix up their repertoire. When that happens it it a thing of beauty. Even Curry and company show some penache, but is eventully drowned in repetition. It is becoming a go to, bread an butter manuever, and is ruining it's flavor. My favorite three point shooter came from Magic Johnon, James Worthy, Larry Bird, and Ok let's throw Steve Kerr a bone here.
My biggest worry is that college basketball will follow suite. Exciting new players wil be stifled by outside shooter, 5-6 in stature from the playgrounds of Orange County, California. High Schoolers will be shooting three pointers and ignoring the fundamentals. In the school yards, the best players will be second fiddle to the awkward outside shooters, and will have to be wait to be picked.
Let's hope it does not come to this, let's nip this one in the bud. All that needs to happen is to get inside Borgut's head and the streak will end. Then we step away from this upside down world where the Lakers are the worst team in the NBA, the Warriors knocking on back to back champions, and the Clippers, well, I just leave that one alone.
Borgut is reminiscent of a giant Brute who would fight alongside the Ottomans in the 12th century; whose seer size and force gave him an advantage against most armies. Now after living in over 1000 years of darkness, the Ottoman's are sending players like Borgut to destroy basketball, from Downtown. This darkness, hopelessly undermining a far superior Teams like the Oklahoma Thunder, who's intense jump-shots, superior passing, and downright artistic dunking are quickly erased by a few back to back 3 pointers.
I must confessed, that being of Armenain Descent I am biased toward Turkish tendencies, but the minute Borgut went down I saw it, I saw the dark spell cast upon the NBA lifted, and the light shining on NBA-town once gain. If only I had bet on the odds. Even with LeBron James driven to get his city the ring, the odds were heavily in the favor of the Warriors.
The Warriors will regroup and attempt to make another go at it next year, crushing the spirits of NBA teams such as the Thunder, Clippers, the Raptors, who have finally re-emerged after years of sub-par professional basketball. I have the answer to it, and it involves shutting down Borgut. Ax him, hack him, fluster him, and the rest of the team will follow suit. Curry will lose his touch, somewhat, and Clay Thompson will no longer make the three pointers that propel him to height of superstar, rather than a supporting role.
I personally like the three pointer, it gives a sense of value and works wonders in desparate situations. I liked it when Kobe or Michael Jordan would shoot threes to mix up their repertoire. When that happens it it a thing of beauty. Even Curry and company show some penache, but is eventully drowned in repetition. It is becoming a go to, bread an butter manuever, and is ruining it's flavor. My favorite three point shooter came from Magic Johnon, James Worthy, Larry Bird, and Ok let's throw Steve Kerr a bone here.
My biggest worry is that college basketball will follow suite. Exciting new players wil be stifled by outside shooter, 5-6 in stature from the playgrounds of Orange County, California. High Schoolers will be shooting three pointers and ignoring the fundamentals. In the school yards, the best players will be second fiddle to the awkward outside shooters, and will have to be wait to be picked.
Let's hope it does not come to this, let's nip this one in the bud. All that needs to happen is to get inside Borgut's head and the streak will end. Then we step away from this upside down world where the Lakers are the worst team in the NBA, the Warriors knocking on back to back champions, and the Clippers, well, I just leave that one alone.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Spinning to Victory!
There it is again, the Social Media forge. Now it is about not supporting Mr. Trump. Which is fine and dandy, but remember that their big leauge competitors are keeping information from us. Maybe he was reaching out to people and had something to say. Yet they jumped on him, because they have first hand knowledge of who he really is. Most of us need the time to sort through the charade.
The dumb people in this country may never figure that Trump is not for real. So that is the real danger, the lurking Nixonian sense of grabbing on to a majority of any means.
I have become concerned because the elements of making a facade are fading, and who knows what is liable to come next. The spinning was limited to a hushing sense in the last few months, now it will come back with a vengeance, punishing those who dared to question the better judgement of the establishment. They will brown nose Trump on the issues while quietly steering Hillary away from the issue that were brought to light in recent months. It will steer away from any matters of substance, and we will be left scratching our heads.
At the very least we saw how the rigged system was working. I am not the only one who felt that sense of creepy loss, the oh, well I guess we will go with who we got feeling. That is because, who they really wanted did not get picked, so they are rallying behind the second best candidate. Their heart is not completely in it this time, and they are a bit more vulnerable to the element, but do not let that fool you, they will be making an assault on our better judgment very soon.
I hope the Sanders people make a go at establishing some grassroots system, like Howard Dean did in 2004. Dean's campaign was a birthday candle in comparison to Sanders. I became involved in it many years ago, even though I was not a supporter of Dean. Within two years, with our choice candidate defeated, it was obvious that we did not have the right to make our own decisions.
With Sanders, however, the difference will be felt with much more depth. If they can make their supporters understand that candidates, of all levels of government built from a grassroots base, is what makes the biggest difference, if they can sustain that through november and the upcoming, years, then maybe they can really go for the change that they were aiming for. That, however, takes, hard work commitment, and and smarts to challenge the criminals that have sieged our government at all level.
I was only able to attend three rallies of the primaries, two in the last few weeks. They were all insightful, and gave me an impression of who they really were. If only I could have caught a glimpse of Mr Trump, circa last summer. In that case I would have easily made the decision to not support him.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Moral Dillema
Bankers are a tricky bunch. I think of them as characters in a Cheech and Chong
movie. You know the straight looking figures, reacting to the antics. Yet as we discovered, corruption came into their field and made many of them wealthier than the people who's money they invest.
Then came the moral dilemma. All the people who had their money tied into this thing, and all the others who were quietly on the take, treating it as if it was the norm, the way things are. Here is where it starts to ooze with bitterness. A lot of people went along with this financial scandal, and I do not blame the people on the top (though they are guilty and should be jailed) I blame all the people who went along with it and gained from it. I blame the mortgagees, the companies, that underwrote, the low level bank employees that took stock in it, and possibly millions of people secretly going along with it, or even turning a blind eye. It's not the fact that people have compromised their ethics, that's just a small part of it. It is the sense entitlement which comes with the corruption , the acceptance of it going along with it to gain advantage.
The bottom line is that they turn on everyone else, and begin treating them like suckers, idiots, or weaklings. This is where Mr. Sander's 80 hour workweek comes in. Most of that time is spent on the I-pod listening to music or, of course social media.
The bankers are the ones however propelled into the upper status with the people they once served. Now it is their time to get a piece of the honey pot and they are hoping to secure a place as the new elite.
Well there you have it, a wave of corruption that just spoked us back 130 years. What can be done about it. I have some ideas, but it has to start with holding people accountable. To hell with self-preservation government ain't hollywood, if punishing the criminals means never working in the town again, then you got a big problem. There needs to be consequences in the financial field, people need to go to jail. If not for these minions, who are living high on the hog, knowing that if their bosses are not taken down, there is zero probability that they will be taken down. I have not seen any candidate except Sanders bring this up. It is because they can fiddle with the system and cry free markets when the are questioned. It is not that, you can bet on it.
Monday, May 16, 2016
The Republican Mantra: Do Not Tear the Boy Down!
I keep thinking about the cost of war and what it mean to tear the president down during his tenure, both of them.
This before and after I visited Karl Rove, and his ranting and raving about William Mckinley and how he really took on big corrupt forces. I made a point to listen to Rove intently and treat him like he was W. Himself. I focused specifically on not having any hateful animosity toward Mr. Rove. What I found was what I expected, I was just another sucker in the audience, buying into the fallacy. Yet still I felt a sense of accomplishment. I felt guilty for all those year of antimosity for Bush, and now here was Karl Rove lecturing, and in his own style wa smaking me guilty for all those years of hateful thinking towards him as well.
America's policy on Iraq, of course is the legacy. All that oil flowed through and might made right. Now, I have to ask, without any sense of hate was it worth it? Was the Cost of War Worth it? Was it worth propelling millions into wealth, and the great divide? Not between rich or poor, because people make and lose fortunes everyday. No, I am talking about living in the know, and having the knowledge that the "fools" do not.
I blamed the media in 2004, and I stopped following the elections after 2006. No one trusts congress anymore, especially those of newly drinking age. The Bush family was right in the thick of it, but that is about as far the story will go. Without observing the campaign firsthand, accounts come Iowa state Television and that Godawful Howard Dean/Ron Paul trademark of Down Home Politics, of which they will make you wait for the sequel, like a silver-screen remake. Neither of these will ever give a good a true picture. Journalist on all sides will spin these things into high heaven. It is their nature, it cannot be stopped.
I still blame the media. Yet I why should they be subjected to elements worse than they need be. Then again, I always distinguish between the Media and the Press. The media is a conglomerate of large corporations and spin at every level. The press core consist of journalist of all sorts who are forced to choose as not to upset their employer, the media. Sound familiar, well I think a few talented individuals in the creative fields are in a similar bind. That is not to say the press is a group of innocent angels, on the contrary, they live for the kill, yet when they are corralled and cut off from their true calling, which is finding- the truth, they start ravenously attacking whoever comes in front of them, including concerned citizens, young and old. In 2004 I make my case against them, but was corralled into something different. Instead of tearing me down, they just shook there head at me like I would be unable to put the puzzle together. They had the money behind them and that means they have the vision, and they did not stoop to my level, of tearing the president down. Who cares though, if you spin the heart enough, eventually the scent of coffee will become irresistible.
I for one now am certain that the world has a supply and demand on what a rich person pieces together as opposed to anyone else. That would mean of course, fear, corruption, and it is not for you to find out. Now lets take it down to the level that only the communists will talk about. Nepotism. That is right folks, it is what got Mr. Rove his golden goose, the second term. All those nice folks in tax brackets sniffing around their finances, and trying to get above the threshold. Which one, the buy ratio. That is one where if you reach it, you are no longer vulnerable. Your money can grow and you can sustain your lifestyle in a matter befitting, and people will follow you. This is not the 1% folks. This is the level beneath. This is two generations of hard corporate work and small businesses, and Unions, Award winning salesman, Doctors, Lawyers, Police Chiefs, Mayors, Congressman, Movie Makers, Movie Stars, Museum Curators, Successful Artists, Highly Paid Journalists, and of course a Threshold of Supervisor in all Levels of Government.
So well the Communists are talking about it, and the work-week, and the minimum wage, but not about what it means to stop being scared of other misfortunes. The mirror is very telling, it shows that the freedom to move around and not be scared of being near the "less fortunate" can vainly lead a person to think that the are in the right, but what if those people were fewer and far between? In that case, the boredom would set in, ordinary life, and that is not worth living without all the bells and whistles.
Here is the real point. All those people we feel sorry for not having a job, will eventually find a job, they might have to move, but that is another story altogether. Once those poor-downtrodden individuals find a new job, they will be back where they started, as if nothing happened. All those pity seekers, however, will have the satisfaction of knowing, that at that place, and that time, they were victims of extreme misfortune.
I wondered if it was worth seeing Karl Rove. I think it was. He seems amicable and nice enough. I will not read his book, but I will take his point. I almost wanted to commend him for admitting that greed and corruption are a big part of this countries problems, although he does partake in it. Then again, that's why people will pay good money to get a glimpse of his vision, you know the one that comes from a huge pile of money, and is running the government.
This before and after I visited Karl Rove, and his ranting and raving about William Mckinley and how he really took on big corrupt forces. I made a point to listen to Rove intently and treat him like he was W. Himself. I focused specifically on not having any hateful animosity toward Mr. Rove. What I found was what I expected, I was just another sucker in the audience, buying into the fallacy. Yet still I felt a sense of accomplishment. I felt guilty for all those year of antimosity for Bush, and now here was Karl Rove lecturing, and in his own style wa smaking me guilty for all those years of hateful thinking towards him as well.
America's policy on Iraq, of course is the legacy. All that oil flowed through and might made right. Now, I have to ask, without any sense of hate was it worth it? Was the Cost of War Worth it? Was it worth propelling millions into wealth, and the great divide? Not between rich or poor, because people make and lose fortunes everyday. No, I am talking about living in the know, and having the knowledge that the "fools" do not.
I blamed the media in 2004, and I stopped following the elections after 2006. No one trusts congress anymore, especially those of newly drinking age. The Bush family was right in the thick of it, but that is about as far the story will go. Without observing the campaign firsthand, accounts come Iowa state Television and that Godawful Howard Dean/Ron Paul trademark of Down Home Politics, of which they will make you wait for the sequel, like a silver-screen remake. Neither of these will ever give a good a true picture. Journalist on all sides will spin these things into high heaven. It is their nature, it cannot be stopped.
I still blame the media. Yet I why should they be subjected to elements worse than they need be. Then again, I always distinguish between the Media and the Press. The media is a conglomerate of large corporations and spin at every level. The press core consist of journalist of all sorts who are forced to choose as not to upset their employer, the media. Sound familiar, well I think a few talented individuals in the creative fields are in a similar bind. That is not to say the press is a group of innocent angels, on the contrary, they live for the kill, yet when they are corralled and cut off from their true calling, which is finding- the truth, they start ravenously attacking whoever comes in front of them, including concerned citizens, young and old. In 2004 I make my case against them, but was corralled into something different. Instead of tearing me down, they just shook there head at me like I would be unable to put the puzzle together. They had the money behind them and that means they have the vision, and they did not stoop to my level, of tearing the president down. Who cares though, if you spin the heart enough, eventually the scent of coffee will become irresistible.
I for one now am certain that the world has a supply and demand on what a rich person pieces together as opposed to anyone else. That would mean of course, fear, corruption, and it is not for you to find out. Now lets take it down to the level that only the communists will talk about. Nepotism. That is right folks, it is what got Mr. Rove his golden goose, the second term. All those nice folks in tax brackets sniffing around their finances, and trying to get above the threshold. Which one, the buy ratio. That is one where if you reach it, you are no longer vulnerable. Your money can grow and you can sustain your lifestyle in a matter befitting, and people will follow you. This is not the 1% folks. This is the level beneath. This is two generations of hard corporate work and small businesses, and Unions, Award winning salesman, Doctors, Lawyers, Police Chiefs, Mayors, Congressman, Movie Makers, Movie Stars, Museum Curators, Successful Artists, Highly Paid Journalists, and of course a Threshold of Supervisor in all Levels of Government.
So well the Communists are talking about it, and the work-week, and the minimum wage, but not about what it means to stop being scared of other misfortunes. The mirror is very telling, it shows that the freedom to move around and not be scared of being near the "less fortunate" can vainly lead a person to think that the are in the right, but what if those people were fewer and far between? In that case, the boredom would set in, ordinary life, and that is not worth living without all the bells and whistles.
Here is the real point. All those people we feel sorry for not having a job, will eventually find a job, they might have to move, but that is another story altogether. Once those poor-downtrodden individuals find a new job, they will be back where they started, as if nothing happened. All those pity seekers, however, will have the satisfaction of knowing, that at that place, and that time, they were victims of extreme misfortune.
I wondered if it was worth seeing Karl Rove. I think it was. He seems amicable and nice enough. I will not read his book, but I will take his point. I almost wanted to commend him for admitting that greed and corruption are a big part of this countries problems, although he does partake in it. Then again, that's why people will pay good money to get a glimpse of his vision, you know the one that comes from a huge pile of money, and is running the government.
Late Start!
It should not be out of the ordinary to be concerned about the Political race revving up, after the entire populace snoozed through the primaries. Well it is gearing up, and honestly it is just as I predicted, a show of second best options.
The issues, of course, and especially what is hot right now are touching topics. The facebookers are releasing and spinning the videos of the police brutality actions. Without passing judgement, I must confess, that they look very disturbing. The economy is in hush mode, now, but it will make a loud stink eventually. There were a few shootings, but then again, numbness is the word that can best describe attitudes toward those element.
I think the most important concern which is high on the Trump horse, is the establishment. People are tired of being jerked around. Corrupt schools mandated through Washington, the banking industry that spun the economy to a halt and then picked up as if it was business as usual, greasy concessions being sold to China, and of course the Middle East. But these is for the young at heart to squabble over. The rest of us should steer clear of passionate issues lest we be labeled wrongly. No the appropriate thing to do is to find a "safe ground" and piece of mind.
Truth be told no one really has a clue anymore. All we hear is 1% nonsense from the radical side, but nothing else. I guess it is all about being on the right side, the side that does not get fooled. This side is like a piece of pie, some get large portions, but mostly it is for crumbs. Crumbs and the satisfaction of not being played for the fool, for now. If things change, however, the fool will be those left with crumbs in their pockets, so it is in their best interest to go with the tide.
If the presidential race is lost, State, Congressional, and local races might hold some promise. How many candidates have been riding the Sanders, Trump tide. Has anyone been manning these stations? Are there any candidates that are genuinely concerned with change? With the upheaval of one race, did everyone forget that local races are in full swing also?
My focus is shifting heavily to numbers, I am looking to get a solid hold on the state of the economy, poverty levels and crime. I also would like to know what is happening in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, but that is even more difficult to attain. In the meantime, Bernie Sanders continues to push following his "Mathematical" defeat by Hilary Clinton. Minorities heavily supported Hilary Clinton, despite her probably not being the best candidate for them. Furthermore, polarization between Trump and Clinton, will not make for good discussion on issues. It will be fuel for division, and one can wager that this fuel will be ignited in coming months.
The watery, bogged down cycle of the election keeps chugging on by the hijackers of our government. As of course the crooked victory leaves a crushing sense of concern on the side of most people. Thinking maybe another year, someone will come along and start making the desperately needed changes. In the meantime the other side will be campaigning in full garb the importance of not going against the current regime. I am convinced that propaganda is rearing its ugly head upon us, and am worried that it will accelerate if something is not stopped. That is the bone-picking for now, see you when things start heating up.
The issues, of course, and especially what is hot right now are touching topics. The facebookers are releasing and spinning the videos of the police brutality actions. Without passing judgement, I must confess, that they look very disturbing. The economy is in hush mode, now, but it will make a loud stink eventually. There were a few shootings, but then again, numbness is the word that can best describe attitudes toward those element.
I think the most important concern which is high on the Trump horse, is the establishment. People are tired of being jerked around. Corrupt schools mandated through Washington, the banking industry that spun the economy to a halt and then picked up as if it was business as usual, greasy concessions being sold to China, and of course the Middle East. But these is for the young at heart to squabble over. The rest of us should steer clear of passionate issues lest we be labeled wrongly. No the appropriate thing to do is to find a "safe ground" and piece of mind.
Truth be told no one really has a clue anymore. All we hear is 1% nonsense from the radical side, but nothing else. I guess it is all about being on the right side, the side that does not get fooled. This side is like a piece of pie, some get large portions, but mostly it is for crumbs. Crumbs and the satisfaction of not being played for the fool, for now. If things change, however, the fool will be those left with crumbs in their pockets, so it is in their best interest to go with the tide.
If the presidential race is lost, State, Congressional, and local races might hold some promise. How many candidates have been riding the Sanders, Trump tide. Has anyone been manning these stations? Are there any candidates that are genuinely concerned with change? With the upheaval of one race, did everyone forget that local races are in full swing also?
My focus is shifting heavily to numbers, I am looking to get a solid hold on the state of the economy, poverty levels and crime. I also would like to know what is happening in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, but that is even more difficult to attain. In the meantime, Bernie Sanders continues to push following his "Mathematical" defeat by Hilary Clinton. Minorities heavily supported Hilary Clinton, despite her probably not being the best candidate for them. Furthermore, polarization between Trump and Clinton, will not make for good discussion on issues. It will be fuel for division, and one can wager that this fuel will be ignited in coming months.
The watery, bogged down cycle of the election keeps chugging on by the hijackers of our government. As of course the crooked victory leaves a crushing sense of concern on the side of most people. Thinking maybe another year, someone will come along and start making the desperately needed changes. In the meantime the other side will be campaigning in full garb the importance of not going against the current regime. I am convinced that propaganda is rearing its ugly head upon us, and am worried that it will accelerate if something is not stopped. That is the bone-picking for now, see you when things start heating up.
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