It's been awhile friends. And what better way to best express my personal feelings than a look at this blogger for what he really is.
My wife, my poor wife has known for years. In fact, she has even participated, against her will, but yet shows her deep love for me and my life journey.
You see, I just to Madison WI, a hub for all that is eccentric, hippie and extreme left wing liberalism. It was this culture shock that first set the stage for my announcement.
The great conservative orator, William Buckley best described Madison WI thusly, "16 square miles surrounded by reality."
Say it loud, say it proud, I am a conservative in Madison WI and I am proud.
Seriously, did you think I was gay?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
And So I blog
Private, Labor and the political. Or so we assume. They are supposed to stay seperate. Unfortunately, with technological advancements, the roles become one. Leaving a private life to be succumbed into the workplace and so forth. The political field this year tends to bark efforts to increase the privates status, and the worplace is the battleground (ie they took our jobs). In an effort to become elected.
So Josh, duh.
Sure, can I explain this phenomena I witnessed today? It was a bastion of solice that allowed tranquility and reflection. Time away from blah, blah, blah and text messages.
I speak of the gym. I mention the gym in the most ontological dimension. The gym represents all that is longed for by this blogger: privacy, pursuits, competition, friendships and comraderie.
It was not evident at first. The prescription for my current ailment. In fact, the cure scared me. Was I to be cured by such minimalist interventions? Yea dude.
It was a usual day. B and I met up around 2pm. I had been there earlier, light cardio and deadlifts. Brent met up with us. The usual chit chatter of lives, spouses and work were exchanged and recognized.
Grunts, flexing, stories of past accomplishments are common. We lifted very heavy, numbers are inconsequential, although I could not quantify the experience.
We wore down, and started to just dabble with various machinery.
B related the ephinany through his normal short sentences, "We aint doin nothing, we just dont want to go home."
Wow. Certainly I love my wife and children. We are often together enjoying each others company, but this was certainly different. Hanging out with friends is hard to do in such a life. It is often referenced by the increase in adults that mention they are lonely or unable to make friends.
Lets think about how, and your comments are well appreciated, we met our best frineds. At college, the service perhaps or work. Thats the issue. We have skewed these places and their roles so much that calling a co-worker or employee a friend is very common compared to earlier records of such relationships. And it should. On average, many Americans work longer hours have access to electronic communication and cellular phones. Leaving personal contact void of your presence.
And so here it is, the stank gym that I call my own. With my own friends and environment.
No double entendre needed (see previous posts).
So Josh, duh.
Sure, can I explain this phenomena I witnessed today? It was a bastion of solice that allowed tranquility and reflection. Time away from blah, blah, blah and text messages.
I speak of the gym. I mention the gym in the most ontological dimension. The gym represents all that is longed for by this blogger: privacy, pursuits, competition, friendships and comraderie.
It was not evident at first. The prescription for my current ailment. In fact, the cure scared me. Was I to be cured by such minimalist interventions? Yea dude.
It was a usual day. B and I met up around 2pm. I had been there earlier, light cardio and deadlifts. Brent met up with us. The usual chit chatter of lives, spouses and work were exchanged and recognized.
Grunts, flexing, stories of past accomplishments are common. We lifted very heavy, numbers are inconsequential, although I could not quantify the experience.
We wore down, and started to just dabble with various machinery.
B related the ephinany through his normal short sentences, "We aint doin nothing, we just dont want to go home."
Wow. Certainly I love my wife and children. We are often together enjoying each others company, but this was certainly different. Hanging out with friends is hard to do in such a life. It is often referenced by the increase in adults that mention they are lonely or unable to make friends.
Lets think about how, and your comments are well appreciated, we met our best frineds. At college, the service perhaps or work. Thats the issue. We have skewed these places and their roles so much that calling a co-worker or employee a friend is very common compared to earlier records of such relationships. And it should. On average, many Americans work longer hours have access to electronic communication and cellular phones. Leaving personal contact void of your presence.
And so here it is, the stank gym that I call my own. With my own friends and environment.
No double entendre needed (see previous posts).
Sunday, March 16, 2008
What do the Weekly Standard and Jason Whitlock have in common?
They both praise The Wire. A show that will, in time, be so rewarded with numerous references as Bunk, McNulty and "Omar comin".
If possible, please watch the series in it's entirety.
Thank me later
If possible, please watch the series in it's entirety.
Thank me later
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Ring Ring. It's 3am....Principality time.
Hillary up, of course, waiting for Bill to come home and listening to whatever lesbian rocker is popular at the time. Start fake crying and give a thorough history concerning her experiences with handling phone calls at 3am. Something like, "Blah blah blah, middle class, blah blah blah."
Barrack, well he would probably HOPE and ...(throw in your own CHANGE joke concerning phone number etc.) Assuming he didn't blame the special interests first.
So yea, I am comfortable with John answering the phone. Since he probably goes to bed at 4pm and is up drinking his Ensure by then. He can give a straight talk answer of F*** off and read the paper or maybe tell another joke older than him.
Barrack, well he would probably HOPE and ...(throw in your own CHANGE joke concerning phone number etc.) Assuming he didn't blame the special interests first.
So yea, I am comfortable with John answering the phone. Since he probably goes to bed at 4pm and is up drinking his Ensure by then. He can give a straight talk answer of F*** off and read the paper or maybe tell another joke older than him.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Spring WTF
The tradition of Spring Break has a confusing history to many.
Some might say alright, lets have sex. Or better yet, exploit the opposite sex. Whoa, wait a minute, another says, we could all get plowed first, be rowdy, break the law, then have sex with whoever.
Or, God might say I'm BACK.
Because isn't that the tradition for a spring break in Western culture? Is this the new passover ritual that has overtaken contemporary youth culture. Indeed, it is. It is now common place to allow these episodes as a rite of passage.
Eww.
Some might say alright, lets have sex. Or better yet, exploit the opposite sex. Whoa, wait a minute, another says, we could all get plowed first, be rowdy, break the law, then have sex with whoever.
Or, God might say I'm BACK.
Because isn't that the tradition for a spring break in Western culture? Is this the new passover ritual that has overtaken contemporary youth culture. Indeed, it is. It is now common place to allow these episodes as a rite of passage.
Eww.
Friday, February 22, 2008
What has the world come to?
Well friends, the good newsl I now have high speed wireless internet.
The bad news; Flavor of Love is back for another season.
In fact, my wife is watching it right now. Mysogyny, alcholism, violence all in the name of love for a 50 year old ex-crackhead. Yea boy.
But, however, there is a need for a no boy proclamation. A no boy proclamation that does not pit these young talented African American females in a sexual feast with this man. No boy, no boy to using these woman for sex and ratings. No boy, Don Imus can call a group of 12 nappy headed hos, yet these excuses for life have a vocabulary unfit for a sailor. Yes, I used to ba a sailor, and yes these girls have taught me some new things.
So does this introduce the double standards theory, as described in detail in earlier posts. No, quite simply, it establishes a need for change that Barack has not spoke of yet. A need to treat women as more than objects, humiliiation and subject of super driven male machismo.
Don't get me wrong, I flex my male status and yes there is a sense of roles to be recognized, I digress. The point is when will groups, as shown in this TV show, learn there is so much more to life beyond a man or even his affections? For that matter, to the extent you would ashame your family and the equal meritocracy achieved by past women/civil rights groups.
But at least I have wireless. So I may play my Kansas and Rush to cherish freedom, free will and so forth.
And wait for Celebrity Fit Club.
So let it be written, so let it be deemed a principality.
The bad news; Flavor of Love is back for another season.
In fact, my wife is watching it right now. Mysogyny, alcholism, violence all in the name of love for a 50 year old ex-crackhead. Yea boy.
But, however, there is a need for a no boy proclamation. A no boy proclamation that does not pit these young talented African American females in a sexual feast with this man. No boy, no boy to using these woman for sex and ratings. No boy, Don Imus can call a group of 12 nappy headed hos, yet these excuses for life have a vocabulary unfit for a sailor. Yes, I used to ba a sailor, and yes these girls have taught me some new things.
So does this introduce the double standards theory, as described in detail in earlier posts. No, quite simply, it establishes a need for change that Barack has not spoke of yet. A need to treat women as more than objects, humiliiation and subject of super driven male machismo.
Don't get me wrong, I flex my male status and yes there is a sense of roles to be recognized, I digress. The point is when will groups, as shown in this TV show, learn there is so much more to life beyond a man or even his affections? For that matter, to the extent you would ashame your family and the equal meritocracy achieved by past women/civil rights groups.
But at least I have wireless. So I may play my Kansas and Rush to cherish freedom, free will and so forth.
And wait for Celebrity Fit Club.
So let it be written, so let it be deemed a principality.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
A conversation with Barrack
I woke up early last night. Anxious, excited and yet well rested. I turned on msnbc to see the latest hype Tuesday. I thought if Barrack was awake. And if he was, what was he thinking? Besides the obvious implications of a win tonight, how was he to cope with such a victory? I am sure, like many, he often dreamed of such a life. But isn't he scared?
Well, I watched, and drifted asleep into a world of less security and open doors.
P: How are you?
B: Nervous, of course. I don't think anyone could change that(with a smile).
P: Yea. To be honest, I always described you as another Jesse; not a serious candidate. I was wrong, and I am humbling myself to acknowledge that. I guess the race pimps are wrong in the ways they describe America.
B: My wife and I used to say that too. In fact, it is a testimony to Americans, my candidacy, that we are not this vicious beast waiting to kill on both sides of the aisle.
P: Weel, I still think we are, but to a lesser degree, TV always adds another 15lbs, making something bigger than what it is.
B: Ha, yea absolutley, the cynics, Rush and the other naysayers have been silenced, for now, and the friction still remains.
P: True, but would call those that disagree with some of your change policies in the America of old?
B: No, in fact that is a good point. I am promoting a politics of common unity, where the whole is greater than its part, of course, but the methods we use to heal political disagreement will be tools that unite and find a cure to devastating politics.
P: OK, that sounds nice. Unrealistic, but nice. You know, there is a certain philisophical presence in your demeanor that is comforting. Reminescent of past orators famous for finding this country. Are you sure though, that these traits are found in the executive branch? You steady vote liberal, hard left.
B: Yes. To see past the lack of substantive policy decisions, focus on what is right for now going forward. Radicals, from both parties, are responsible for where we are currently. Good and bad reasons, that were dynamic on it's face, yet we were able to adapt and become better as a country. We are witnessing a regression into the class systems of old, and that regression is turning the country into a complacent system. Seperating old, young, white, black, rich poor. Giving Americans a sense of seperation. The hope has become lost. That is what I intend to bring to Washington.
P: Wow(to myself). So, what say you to the David Brooks who mention your campaign is a big steady hope injection?
B: Ha. What can you say. The nation needs it. Forecosure rates, globalization and other indicators have brought the generation, I argue, to a point of needed injections. And if the nation appeals to a hope candidacy, my presdidency, so be it.
P: Sorry to burst your bubble, but I cannot vote for you. I know, it kills me, in fact I often try to make excuses to vote for you, sorry. I believe politics transcend race, and to break that principle, I imagine, would taint what I work so hard to do, create a new urban conservative movement.
B: A new urban conservative movement, I think it would be easier to build a spaceship in your backyard. Ha.
P: Yea. I really needed this, though. I wanted to tell you this for so long. I have been watching your candidacy, it is remarkable. Thanks for giving me the time. You should get some rest. Big day. The world needs a changin'.
B: Ha. It's okay. We need that, engaged Americans.
P: All this hope, change. I think I will go back to sleep.
Well, I watched, and drifted asleep into a world of less security and open doors.
P: How are you?
B: Nervous, of course. I don't think anyone could change that(with a smile).
P: Yea. To be honest, I always described you as another Jesse; not a serious candidate. I was wrong, and I am humbling myself to acknowledge that. I guess the race pimps are wrong in the ways they describe America.
B: My wife and I used to say that too. In fact, it is a testimony to Americans, my candidacy, that we are not this vicious beast waiting to kill on both sides of the aisle.
P: Weel, I still think we are, but to a lesser degree, TV always adds another 15lbs, making something bigger than what it is.
B: Ha, yea absolutley, the cynics, Rush and the other naysayers have been silenced, for now, and the friction still remains.
P: True, but would call those that disagree with some of your change policies in the America of old?
B: No, in fact that is a good point. I am promoting a politics of common unity, where the whole is greater than its part, of course, but the methods we use to heal political disagreement will be tools that unite and find a cure to devastating politics.
P: OK, that sounds nice. Unrealistic, but nice. You know, there is a certain philisophical presence in your demeanor that is comforting. Reminescent of past orators famous for finding this country. Are you sure though, that these traits are found in the executive branch? You steady vote liberal, hard left.
B: Yes. To see past the lack of substantive policy decisions, focus on what is right for now going forward. Radicals, from both parties, are responsible for where we are currently. Good and bad reasons, that were dynamic on it's face, yet we were able to adapt and become better as a country. We are witnessing a regression into the class systems of old, and that regression is turning the country into a complacent system. Seperating old, young, white, black, rich poor. Giving Americans a sense of seperation. The hope has become lost. That is what I intend to bring to Washington.
P: Wow(to myself). So, what say you to the David Brooks who mention your campaign is a big steady hope injection?
B: Ha. What can you say. The nation needs it. Forecosure rates, globalization and other indicators have brought the generation, I argue, to a point of needed injections. And if the nation appeals to a hope candidacy, my presdidency, so be it.
P: Sorry to burst your bubble, but I cannot vote for you. I know, it kills me, in fact I often try to make excuses to vote for you, sorry. I believe politics transcend race, and to break that principle, I imagine, would taint what I work so hard to do, create a new urban conservative movement.
B: A new urban conservative movement, I think it would be easier to build a spaceship in your backyard. Ha.
P: Yea. I really needed this, though. I wanted to tell you this for so long. I have been watching your candidacy, it is remarkable. Thanks for giving me the time. You should get some rest. Big day. The world needs a changin'.
B: Ha. It's okay. We need that, engaged Americans.
P: All this hope, change. I think I will go back to sleep.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Number 2.
Uh oh. Number 2 is enroute my friends. Tomorrow, my wife is expecting to give birth to our second daughter. What a relief.
Child birth is the greatest experience on earth. Bar none. Honestly, probably one of the few times I cried uncontrollably.
And now I think in what type of world will my daughters be living in? The new millenium has certainly brought in a kinder, understanding approach to womens rights, but I am scared of the mysogny of youth culture. Where a woman has been subject to treatment of being a sex symbol.
In light of the recent Kwame issues, LAURA VARON BROWN picks up this topic much better than I could.
Principality is not to be confused with convienance. Principality is to be a constant in which you gauge yourself and others in all of our transactions.
Slightling Ms. Beatty's character for personal gain sends the wrong message in a city that needs to promote equal treatment for all.
Detroits electorate needs to refrain from elected officials that hold themselves holier than thou.
It is unprincipality-like.
Child birth is the greatest experience on earth. Bar none. Honestly, probably one of the few times I cried uncontrollably.
And now I think in what type of world will my daughters be living in? The new millenium has certainly brought in a kinder, understanding approach to womens rights, but I am scared of the mysogny of youth culture. Where a woman has been subject to treatment of being a sex symbol.
In light of the recent Kwame issues, LAURA VARON BROWN picks up this topic much better than I could.
Principality is not to be confused with convienance. Principality is to be a constant in which you gauge yourself and others in all of our transactions.
Slightling Ms. Beatty's character for personal gain sends the wrong message in a city that needs to promote equal treatment for all.
Detroits electorate needs to refrain from elected officials that hold themselves holier than thou.
It is unprincipality-like.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Huckabee wins in West Virginia.
Source.
Should he be proud of this? I know a wins a win, but damn. Huck has to have some dignity, right?
Arkansas/West Virginia. Sounds harmonious.
Like two peas in a pod.
But from the same Dad.
Should he be proud of this? I know a wins a win, but damn. Huck has to have some dignity, right?
Arkansas/West Virginia. Sounds harmonious.
Like two peas in a pod.
But from the same Dad.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Be Gone Kwame
Kwame needs to be gone. The example Detroiters could make buy firing their one and only Hip Hop Mayor would set a tone for years to come that, 1. The D is a city on the track to redemption, 2. Foxtrot Tango Bravo, We demand results.
How can Detroiters of any race allow for their city, their home to be ridiculed this much? Placed under the microscope of the nation for all flaws to be on display. Enough is enough. Only when Kwame is fired (No, we will not accept your resignation) can the city stop the redistribution principles that have continued to allow for complacent mobility rates since white flight. Smooth it over they say. Your not accountable. Bill Clinton also took part. The excuses are plentiful.
Forbes has listed Detroit as the number 1 worst city in America, based on numerous variables.
So we combine the misery index, as set by Forbes, the unemployment rate, tax rates, and political corruption.
"No correlation" his supporters state. "It has to be GW's fault. He is the one that went to war in Iraq."
Did I mention the schools?
How can Detroiters of any race allow for their city, their home to be ridiculed this much? Placed under the microscope of the nation for all flaws to be on display. Enough is enough. Only when Kwame is fired (No, we will not accept your resignation) can the city stop the redistribution principles that have continued to allow for complacent mobility rates since white flight. Smooth it over they say. Your not accountable. Bill Clinton also took part. The excuses are plentiful.
Forbes has listed Detroit as the number 1 worst city in America, based on numerous variables.
So we combine the misery index, as set by Forbes, the unemployment rate, tax rates, and political corruption.
"No correlation" his supporters state. "It has to be GW's fault. He is the one that went to war in Iraq."
Did I mention the schools?
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Bi-Partisanship and the Holidays. Tis the Principality.
Yea that's right. The Holiday Season has come and gone. Gone is the day that used to represent a universal time of American Reciprocity. Although I was flipped the bird by a driver Christmas Day.
Anyway, this title does bring up a story. As with all principality stories, this relates directly to the present political climate the nation is witnessing.
Every Christmas the extended family would dome together and talk. That's it really. The adults pass some gifts watch a repeat of a classic movie on TBS and argue on occasion.
But the kids. Man the kids would attempt to play nice, but then get into a fight concerning private property rights. In this case toys and there intended amusement.
We would fight and hit each other, blackmail using some type of hostage toy. The end result was polarization between the two sides and our respective little cousins.
Only until an external force yelled and then spanked to get us to play nice did we resemble family.
Get the point, tough guy(girl).
Dems and republicans go at each other non-stop. Over the years this has created a divide(duh), that is similar to the above scenario. Except the only arbitrary decider is us. The electorate that is responsible for dictating the means to which we reach our collective ends.
Policy matters withstanding, relationships with the two major parties is crucial to the success of our nation.
No I am not proposing we spank the respective party leaders into submission, (sorry Barney Frank) but hold them accountable through political action to address the needs of our country via compromise with each other.
Signs of hope come and go. The election year has a way of reminding us just how polarized we still are.
There is a message though. One they will continue to hear and recognized.
No not your vote. But your action. Voter apathy has fostered the demon that is now contemporary domestic politics. Lack of action, by the electorate, will allow these two to continue to fight until all relations are severed and the United States will be permanently labeled Red and Blue.
However, this writer and my now 6 readers will not quit in our attempt to attain unity.
I quote Barry White loosely:
"I'm never ever gonna quit,'Cause quiting' just ain't my shtick"
AHH....
Anyway, this title does bring up a story. As with all principality stories, this relates directly to the present political climate the nation is witnessing.
Every Christmas the extended family would dome together and talk. That's it really. The adults pass some gifts watch a repeat of a classic movie on TBS and argue on occasion.
But the kids. Man the kids would attempt to play nice, but then get into a fight concerning private property rights. In this case toys and there intended amusement.
We would fight and hit each other, blackmail using some type of hostage toy. The end result was polarization between the two sides and our respective little cousins.
Only until an external force yelled and then spanked to get us to play nice did we resemble family.
Get the point, tough guy(girl).
Dems and republicans go at each other non-stop. Over the years this has created a divide(duh), that is similar to the above scenario. Except the only arbitrary decider is us. The electorate that is responsible for dictating the means to which we reach our collective ends.
Policy matters withstanding, relationships with the two major parties is crucial to the success of our nation.
No I am not proposing we spank the respective party leaders into submission, (sorry Barney Frank) but hold them accountable through political action to address the needs of our country via compromise with each other.
Signs of hope come and go. The election year has a way of reminding us just how polarized we still are.
There is a message though. One they will continue to hear and recognized.
No not your vote. But your action. Voter apathy has fostered the demon that is now contemporary domestic politics. Lack of action, by the electorate, will allow these two to continue to fight until all relations are severed and the United States will be permanently labeled Red and Blue.
However, this writer and my now 6 readers will not quit in our attempt to attain unity.
I quote Barry White loosely:
"I'm never ever gonna quit,'Cause quiting' just ain't my shtick"
AHH....
Sunday, January 13, 2008
The moment you have been waiting for. Official Endorsement
My friends, I apologize. I apologize for the delay in recent postings. Due to number 2 en route, it has been hard, my linguistic lessons on current events has been put on hold.
The other day I was asked who I was going to vote for in the Michigan primary. Well to be frank, I am undecided. My first choice, Alan Keyes, did not make the ballot nor does he stand a chance of winning. I think Romney is as fake as my Scream poster I bought from Wal-Mart. Huckabee continues to be the ultra populist in the republican mold of John Edwards. Ron Paul is eccentric enough to be continue what he is: a Congressman. Rudolph (last name is hard to spell) just doesn't tickle my tummy.
That leaves John McCain. As many have made the case, the Senator does leave something to be desired. Immigration, fiscal policy etc. But John McCain is something the other candidates are not: Honorable.
The same honor many of us have and apply in our current lives. The decorated military service to the years in public office force me to admire him in a paternal way that draws sympathy. Like my dad doing the best he can to raise a family while overcoming continuous obstacles, John McCain has withstood much adversity and still stands tall.
That's honor all up in your grill. That's what the country needs. As Frederick List mentions, the wealth of a nation is the wealth of the production capacity of its producers, well, I argue our political system needs a boost in production. Not production for results to name buildings or bridges, but the type of production that makes a country confident in their sovereignty.
John McCain mentions frequently the need to be a part of something greater then yourself. I argue, his campaign once down and out, relays that message.
Keep the faith, in yourself but also your neighbors and your country.
Wait for it.................
Quite simply, it's the principality.
The other day I was asked who I was going to vote for in the Michigan primary. Well to be frank, I am undecided. My first choice, Alan Keyes, did not make the ballot nor does he stand a chance of winning. I think Romney is as fake as my Scream poster I bought from Wal-Mart. Huckabee continues to be the ultra populist in the republican mold of John Edwards. Ron Paul is eccentric enough to be continue what he is: a Congressman. Rudolph (last name is hard to spell) just doesn't tickle my tummy.
That leaves John McCain. As many have made the case, the Senator does leave something to be desired. Immigration, fiscal policy etc. But John McCain is something the other candidates are not: Honorable.
The same honor many of us have and apply in our current lives. The decorated military service to the years in public office force me to admire him in a paternal way that draws sympathy. Like my dad doing the best he can to raise a family while overcoming continuous obstacles, John McCain has withstood much adversity and still stands tall.
That's honor all up in your grill. That's what the country needs. As Frederick List mentions, the wealth of a nation is the wealth of the production capacity of its producers, well, I argue our political system needs a boost in production. Not production for results to name buildings or bridges, but the type of production that makes a country confident in their sovereignty.
John McCain mentions frequently the need to be a part of something greater then yourself. I argue, his campaign once down and out, relays that message.
Keep the faith, in yourself but also your neighbors and your country.
Wait for it.................
Quite simply, it's the principality.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Must reads
Lists. End of the year lists have become American. American in the sense that we can expect lists from our favorite channel, talk show host and best week ever repeats.
YTD, no list is as invoking of intelligent discussion as the Sidney Awards courtesy of David Brooks.
Articles that force the nerve of partisanship polarization to react in kind creating a humbling experience for readers.
I urge all of my 4 readers to enjoy and comment.
Sidney Awards
YTD, no list is as invoking of intelligent discussion as the Sidney Awards courtesy of David Brooks.
Articles that force the nerve of partisanship polarization to react in kind creating a humbling experience for readers.
I urge all of my 4 readers to enjoy and comment.
Sidney Awards
Friday, December 21, 2007
Keep it Holy son
PC really confuses me. Free speech and the topics.....
Forget it.
Forget it.
At least try to keep it Holy, please.
Friday, December 14, 2007
No to Universal Healthcare...
Often we like to think of what we are entitled to as Americans. In fact, we even take them for granted. Education, public safety the list goes on. Is the power to enhance and sustain these freedoms through the big brother mentality?
I argue it is not. Now, I could easily dictate contemporary political thought on the subject explaining what is freedom, how it operates amongst fellow man. But why? When we could all just listen to Kansas.
As mentioned in earlier posts, please delight in the fiddle, but then take a step back and think of what it means to be free. When freedom is words and nothing more. Election season reminds us of this empty rhetoric does it not?
That we ultimately have come to expect freedoms handed to us, as argued by a hippie friend of mine, "It's like a big government cookie jar, and we can grab from it for personal use."
Well hippie friend, I disagree. The nation finds itself in quite the predicament. Protecting the freedoms or increasing the handouts. Securing freedom in the tradition of our founding fathers would in effect limit the cookie jar handouts.
I have to say, this take selfish mentality is proving to be costly and ineffective. Could one say the government cookie jar is responsible for protecting the contents of the cookie jar, if that is in effect the "freedom bowl".
Then what do we do hippie friend. Let another man determine what is a freedom and what constitutes a cookie jar freedom?
Principality Clothing is against universal health care for this same purpose.Currently, 15% are uninsured. So 15% constitutes a transformative policy measure that would collapse the present structure of insurance, healthcare and the competitive features of this practice?
Furthermore, the declaration of health insurance as a civil or human right is unnecessary. God determines the human, the state determines the civil and the electorate votes for legislators as to how policies that protect and preserve freedom are implemented.
The same hippie tactics that kills babies is constantly overlooked when deciding governments role in our lives.
Choice. The lack of which, will continue to grant elites power in determining legislation.
Delight in the fiddle Baby.
I argue it is not. Now, I could easily dictate contemporary political thought on the subject explaining what is freedom, how it operates amongst fellow man. But why? When we could all just listen to Kansas.
As mentioned in earlier posts, please delight in the fiddle, but then take a step back and think of what it means to be free. When freedom is words and nothing more. Election season reminds us of this empty rhetoric does it not?
That we ultimately have come to expect freedoms handed to us, as argued by a hippie friend of mine, "It's like a big government cookie jar, and we can grab from it for personal use."
Well hippie friend, I disagree. The nation finds itself in quite the predicament. Protecting the freedoms or increasing the handouts. Securing freedom in the tradition of our founding fathers would in effect limit the cookie jar handouts.
I have to say, this take selfish mentality is proving to be costly and ineffective. Could one say the government cookie jar is responsible for protecting the contents of the cookie jar, if that is in effect the "freedom bowl".
Then what do we do hippie friend. Let another man determine what is a freedom and what constitutes a cookie jar freedom?
Principality Clothing is against universal health care for this same purpose.Currently, 15% are uninsured. So 15% constitutes a transformative policy measure that would collapse the present structure of insurance, healthcare and the competitive features of this practice?
Furthermore, the declaration of health insurance as a civil or human right is unnecessary. God determines the human, the state determines the civil and the electorate votes for legislators as to how policies that protect and preserve freedom are implemented.
The same hippie tactics that kills babies is constantly overlooked when deciding governments role in our lives.
Choice. The lack of which, will continue to grant elites power in determining legislation.
Delight in the fiddle Baby.
Hate speech and the great divide
Interesting tag huh? I deemed it necesaary today with the sweep of noose hangings and other elements of hate speech circling academia.
Now I find it intriguing one would hang a noose in such a place to incite fear with racial overtones. That is neither here nor there. More importantly the focus should be on how to stop the practice through proper court procedures versus an emotionally fueled pep rally in the likes of, "They took our jobs".
Central Michigan University recently experienced a noose event on campus. Horrible. In fact the student who placed the nooses admitted guilt and was deemed a prankster by the prosecuting attorney.
Source
As a whole, America appreciates free speech and the rights of expression granted in the Constitution. Ironically, hate speech deserves the same protection. Where would our country go without civil disagreement? Civil disagreement that does not incite violence yet offends is protected by the same rights that allow me to associte freely.
So leaders urge affirmative remedies that consist only to protect or advance one class of the population is therefore creating a country that favors one class over the other.
Thats racism/sexism and discriminatory in nature.
It is un-American.
Now I find it intriguing one would hang a noose in such a place to incite fear with racial overtones. That is neither here nor there. More importantly the focus should be on how to stop the practice through proper court procedures versus an emotionally fueled pep rally in the likes of, "They took our jobs".
Central Michigan University recently experienced a noose event on campus. Horrible. In fact the student who placed the nooses admitted guilt and was deemed a prankster by the prosecuting attorney.
Source
As a whole, America appreciates free speech and the rights of expression granted in the Constitution. Ironically, hate speech deserves the same protection. Where would our country go without civil disagreement? Civil disagreement that does not incite violence yet offends is protected by the same rights that allow me to associte freely.
So leaders urge affirmative remedies that consist only to protect or advance one class of the population is therefore creating a country that favors one class over the other.
Thats racism/sexism and discriminatory in nature.
It is un-American.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Another daughter moment.
Yes she did it again. My three year old daughter has forced this author to dictate story time.
After a long weekend with her grandparents, she was dropped off and during the standard Michigan extended goodbyes mentioned what we as Americans often take for granted.
She told her grandfather to, "Take care of your wife".
She knows and loves "Gammy". She in fact spoke to her minutes before her proclamation.
But the question of perception at such a young age is intriguing.
I often mistake in this arena as well. Surely I love my wife. But to take care of her is to not merely be a provider or being able to "lift 500lbs.", as she reminds me.
It is to comfort, listen and understand. If graded on a 4.0 scale, I would be nearing academic probation. I attend the appropriate sessions of study, yet fail at least once a month.
She understands. Forgives my weakness and moves on. Not a grudge is held by my wife. I hope.
I think that's the lesson? Compassion. Attempted Civil compromise yet one sided civil compromise in most instances. But in reality, my wife runs the show. I have the utmost confidence in her parental abilities as evident by my daughters intelligence.
But it is hard as many would agree. But worth it. To grow with another under one shared goal of paternal success is gorgeous. A great experience that could only be lived not explained to.
At least that's what I think now.
After a long weekend with her grandparents, she was dropped off and during the standard Michigan extended goodbyes mentioned what we as Americans often take for granted.
She told her grandfather to, "Take care of your wife".
She knows and loves "Gammy". She in fact spoke to her minutes before her proclamation.
But the question of perception at such a young age is intriguing.
I often mistake in this arena as well. Surely I love my wife. But to take care of her is to not merely be a provider or being able to "lift 500lbs.", as she reminds me.
It is to comfort, listen and understand. If graded on a 4.0 scale, I would be nearing academic probation. I attend the appropriate sessions of study, yet fail at least once a month.
She understands. Forgives my weakness and moves on. Not a grudge is held by my wife. I hope.
I think that's the lesson? Compassion. Attempted Civil compromise yet one sided civil compromise in most instances. But in reality, my wife runs the show. I have the utmost confidence in her parental abilities as evident by my daughters intelligence.
But it is hard as many would agree. But worth it. To grow with another under one shared goal of paternal success is gorgeous. A great experience that could only be lived not explained to.
At least that's what I think now.
Origins of principality clothing
My friends it is on this day that I feel compelled to illustrate the motivating factors behind www.principalityclothing.com. You see, there was a time, long ago, that Africans were kings. Wikipedia this claim, but it is true. In fact Africans are the original philosophers, the land of Miir of course, home of Abraham. Eygypt the land of great human innovation.
It is with this brief history that I feel compelled. Compelled to name my clothing company and ultimately the voice of commentary Principality Clothing. It's actually quite the double entendre.
We were once and still I believe Kings/royalty (principalities). Yet principle has been lost in what some call popular culture, I call hip hop. The dignity of family values and right judgement (principality) has been tagged uncool by prior leaders and contemporary wanna be leaders. The disrespect for the rule of law has diminished on a backing of historical wrongs that in some circles, is still wrong.
What happened?
Yes slavery happened. Yes Jim Crow was dominant. But as Kings, I argue, we are to be held to a different standard right? Carry our heads high to pursue a better cause for our collective race. This argument in no way is support for black nationalism. It is in support of the American Way. In fact, many if not all racial minorities have been persecuted beyond a reasonable doubt. For in modern competitive times, it is the meritocracy of advancement that has taken the reins of a failed socialist democracy.
That's were it begins. As an urban conservative I fully expect freedom and independence. As an American I would call it a civil right. But it is not a civil right to be forced into complacency through social programs that promote the lack of competitive advancement. No. It is my friend another form of slavery. Slavery that has and some argue now does limit the freedoms Dr. King and many others strive for. This is not a call for assimilation.
This is a call to the Kings and Queens. Can you hear me? Stand up. Be proud of our advancement, not linger on its retroactive abilities to persuade complacency.
Royalty would not think of such an issue.
It is with this brief history that I feel compelled. Compelled to name my clothing company and ultimately the voice of commentary Principality Clothing. It's actually quite the double entendre.
We were once and still I believe Kings/royalty (principalities). Yet principle has been lost in what some call popular culture, I call hip hop. The dignity of family values and right judgement (principality) has been tagged uncool by prior leaders and contemporary wanna be leaders. The disrespect for the rule of law has diminished on a backing of historical wrongs that in some circles, is still wrong.
What happened?
Yes slavery happened. Yes Jim Crow was dominant. But as Kings, I argue, we are to be held to a different standard right? Carry our heads high to pursue a better cause for our collective race. This argument in no way is support for black nationalism. It is in support of the American Way. In fact, many if not all racial minorities have been persecuted beyond a reasonable doubt. For in modern competitive times, it is the meritocracy of advancement that has taken the reins of a failed socialist democracy.
That's were it begins. As an urban conservative I fully expect freedom and independence. As an American I would call it a civil right. But it is not a civil right to be forced into complacency through social programs that promote the lack of competitive advancement. No. It is my friend another form of slavery. Slavery that has and some argue now does limit the freedoms Dr. King and many others strive for. This is not a call for assimilation.
This is a call to the Kings and Queens. Can you hear me? Stand up. Be proud of our advancement, not linger on its retroactive abilities to persuade complacency.
Royalty would not think of such an issue.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
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