Every day presses a different note, and strums a new chord.
This is my first real attempt at embedding Google Wave into my blog. If you cannot see the wave below it is because you are browsing with IE, or in Linux, or because you are not currently signed into your Google Wave account. If you do not have a Google Wave account you can request one here, or comment on this post with your email address and I just might send you one of my invites.
I will be way more excited when embedding is replaced with integration.
The political landscape in this country is a reproduction of democracy. It is not real, it is imagined. We have all noted in previous elections that it came down to a choice between the “lesser of two evils”. We tolerate this? Why should we be forced to choose any evil?
Because we too are evil, or blind, or apathetic.
I personally have not voted in a Presidential election. The first time I was even inspired to vote was in the Republican primaries, and that was for Ron Paul. I watched the blogosphere and Internet press explode with the “Ron Paul Revolution”. Some co-workers and friends were caught up in the hype. I admit that sometimes I found myself getting really excited. (I also confess that I later secretly mocked those who acted similarly towards Obama) The reason why I see red flags when a large group becomes so blindly devoted is because I know this leaves us vulnerable to subtle and even direct manipulation.
The secret board of shadowy figures that rule this planet have been pulling the strings of the public mind for so long that they no longer hide it from us. The agendas of the global elite are coming to fruition (i.e., the rise of the global bank and economy, the socializing of the United States). How do I know they are not hiding it from us? Because we know about it, and not just that, some of us think it is a good idea! I have friends I love that are devout socialists. Our bloated federal government has been promising to take care of us for so long that we forgot that this country was founded by people who took care of themselves. These patriots wanted to be freed from a tyrannical government, and wanted to live life as they saw fit.
What do we want in life? How do we want to live? Most of us are so distracted by the whirlwind of life that surrounds us that we all too often forget how to be happy. We are distracted by dead end jobs. we are distracted by merchandise, and by reality TV, and by cheese stuffed crust pizza. An early roman poet who probably felt as I do now, said “Panem et Circensus”, which translates to “bread and circuses”. Caesar had learned the equation to keep his empire at war and keep the masses subdued. Keep them entertained, and keep them waiting for handouts.
Does this sound familiar at all?
Situation Number One:
It’s the one that’s just begun,
But evidently it’s too late.
Situation Number Two:
It’s the only chance for you.
It’s controlled by denizens of hate.
Situation Number Three:
It’s the one that no one sees.
It’s all too often dismissed as fate.
Situation Number Four:
The one that left you wanting more,
It tantalized you with its bait.-Jack Johnson
I find myself enjoying a simple song this morning. I have not had the luxury of enjoying too much of anything in the last few months, so I find it peculiar that I am still able to be in a fairly agreeable mood just about every morning.
I have some possible job opportunities coming up. If I do not get something soon, I will probably be heading back to Utah. I will try to prevent yet another move across state lines if possible, but these things are not always up to me. It is up to Him whom also gives me the joy to get through every day.
BTW… 16 months in…
201.8 pounds
36” Waist
Booyah!