Ever notice how a series of events can occur that will re-affirm that which you already knew. For instance, in the last several weeks I've had several of my theories about how the world works blatantly confirmed:
1) Having money does not necessarily mean that you are intelligent, especially if you marry or are born into it.
2) Having an education also does not mean that you are intelligent.
3) Hard work and progress are not always rewarded, especially by those who have no real concept of what truly is hard work (see #1).
4) It only takes one or two dumb@$$es to frak up the work of ten others.
5) There are those who will readily take the glory for your successes and blame you for their failures.
6) There are those who don't know when something is going right nor do they have a clue when it is going wrong. I like to refer to these people as "ostriches."
7) The vast majority of the world's problems could be solved by a good old-fashioned East Texas @$$whuppin'.
Just some observations of an evil genius. Those mentioned above will be the first lined up against the wall when I become Supreme Overlord of the planet.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Reverend Wright... or Wrong?!?
Much has been said in the media over the few days about Barack Obama's pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and his "God Damn America" sermon. While there has been an uproar over a few select snippets, many taken out of context, when you view the sermon as a whole, you realize that it is even more sinister than it initially appeared.
Aside from taking a decidedly erroneous revisionist view of history, the most disturbing view of the sermon is the Reverend Wright's continuation of one of the greatest pitfalls facing society today: the inability of a people to be accountable for their own circumstances. Even scarier, instead of lauding those who are successful, he proceeds to lambaste them.
What kind of society do when live in, when those who rise above their circumstances are spoken of derogatorily and those who wallow in quagmires of their own making are pardoned of their sins?
What the Reverend Wright gave was a political speech from the pulpit, decidedly blurring the line between state and religion, yet no one has called him on this. He spoke of people, using words that were decidedly unfavorable, yet no one has taken him to task for this. Had he been a politician, his career would have been over, yet no one has held him accountable because he was a preacher supposedly preaching a sermon, though the context of the sermon was decidedly political.
Amazingly, the media is making a bigger deal out of snippets taken out of context. That's like pointing out the smoke while ignoring the fire.
Aside from taking a decidedly erroneous revisionist view of history, the most disturbing view of the sermon is the Reverend Wright's continuation of one of the greatest pitfalls facing society today: the inability of a people to be accountable for their own circumstances. Even scarier, instead of lauding those who are successful, he proceeds to lambaste them.
What kind of society do when live in, when those who rise above their circumstances are spoken of derogatorily and those who wallow in quagmires of their own making are pardoned of their sins?
What the Reverend Wright gave was a political speech from the pulpit, decidedly blurring the line between state and religion, yet no one has called him on this. He spoke of people, using words that were decidedly unfavorable, yet no one has taken him to task for this. Had he been a politician, his career would have been over, yet no one has held him accountable because he was a preacher supposedly preaching a sermon, though the context of the sermon was decidedly political.
Amazingly, the media is making a bigger deal out of snippets taken out of context. That's like pointing out the smoke while ignoring the fire.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Fiddling While Rome Burns
Two hundred and thirty years ago, a group of brave men decided to go against the odds, to wager personal fortunes and their lives for a cause they deemed worth fighting for. They placed the greater good above their own personal wants and desires and changed history.
Two thousand years ago, the average Roman did the same, placing their wants and desires secondary to the glory of Rome. Within a few short centuries, through the courage and determination of its citizens, Rome ruled an empire.
Then a terrible thing happened. The average Roman allowed their wants and desires to overrule the greater good as the glory of Rome was placed secondary to these wants and desires. Within a few short centuries, Rome was gone.
Now we stand facing the same scenario as our ancient Roman brethren. Two centuries ago, average American citizens placed America first, starting us on our journey to greatness. Now, the average American is more concerned about his or her wants and desires, not about what America needs. Need proof? Listen to the presidential candidates as they promise to take care of your needs, not America's needs.
And while we're being taken care of, Rome is falling around us...
Two thousand years ago, the average Roman did the same, placing their wants and desires secondary to the glory of Rome. Within a few short centuries, through the courage and determination of its citizens, Rome ruled an empire.
Then a terrible thing happened. The average Roman allowed their wants and desires to overrule the greater good as the glory of Rome was placed secondary to these wants and desires. Within a few short centuries, Rome was gone.
Now we stand facing the same scenario as our ancient Roman brethren. Two centuries ago, average American citizens placed America first, starting us on our journey to greatness. Now, the average American is more concerned about his or her wants and desires, not about what America needs. Need proof? Listen to the presidential candidates as they promise to take care of your needs, not America's needs.
And while we're being taken care of, Rome is falling around us...
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
To Post or Not to Post...
... that is the question? Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of those who post quantity instead of quality, or to take up the keyboard and vanquish them.
To sleep, perchance to write. And by writing, we mean the writing that gives credence to our very existence,that offers a glimpse into our hearts and our souls. The writing that opens up the very same and invites criticism and praise, heartbreak and fame, that oftentimes gives nothing in return for our labors.
For writing is a window into our dreams, our emotions, our lives. It's easy to sit back and read and criticize, and much more difficult to bare it all.
To write, perchance to dream...
To sleep, perchance to write. And by writing, we mean the writing that gives credence to our very existence,that offers a glimpse into our hearts and our souls. The writing that opens up the very same and invites criticism and praise, heartbreak and fame, that oftentimes gives nothing in return for our labors.
For writing is a window into our dreams, our emotions, our lives. It's easy to sit back and read and criticize, and much more difficult to bare it all.
To write, perchance to dream...
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