Imagine the Prophet Muhammad in a bear suit. NO WAIT...DON'T!!!!! Matt Stone and Trey Parker are in big trouble mister. As much trouble as the late Theo Van Gogh - he was shot and stabbed in 2004 by Islamist extremists angered over a film he had made about Muslim women. That was the threat issued by Revolution Muslim. FYI!
Note to self: do not point fun at the Prophet Muhammad. To me, he was a pretty alright guy.
Did they go too far? What do you think? I'm curious.
Isn't it South Park's job to offend everybody though? I mean, I've seen Jesus box the Devil and I didn't get too touchy. Does that mean that are a little more sensitive to that behaviour than other religions? Or have we become callous and crass sans any respect for religions and cultural identities? Which is it?
There are many things that people get touchy about. And my mother told me that if I should have dinner at a date's house, to stay away from two topics: politics and religion. And what they did fell into one of those categories. But, to be fair, they were not having dinner at the girlfriend's house, they were broadcasting their show to millions across the globe. Does that make it better or worse?
Now, I know true South Park fans probably brush the incident off as melodramatic sensitivity, but those on the other side claim that they were offended and mocked. It's complicated.
Well, I surely hope they don't get 'Theo Van Goghed' as they call it. I wonder if the threat will heed any change in their subject matter, or if the matter is just laughed off. What would the ACLU do?
In many countries, this act would warrant arrest, if not execution, but in America, we have that First Amendment to chill behind. But is there a limit to it? And if there is, did they cross a line they shouldn't have? I know there is a separation of church and state, and I am mighty proud of it. So, can someone mandate that religion should be respected on TV? Would the government be going too far?
You decide.......America.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Why Paul Newman is My Other Hero
Remember my raving about Sr. Pat Burrell several blogs ago? Well, he is a great guy on the field. But Paul Newman is the craziest of all the besties. Not only on the silver screen, but also his charity and philanthropy. He was the founder of the Hole in the Wall Ranch where a camp was run for children with disabilities. Oh yea, and he owned Newman's Own, the company that supplies McDonald's with their salad dressings.
He always looked old.
Have you ever seen Cool Hand Luke or The Sting or Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? If you saw 33.3% of that list or more, you also understand that the guy is good.
Check him out.
Why You'll Buy an iPad, and Why I'll Hate You For It
The year was 1976 and Steve Wozniak, a god of modern computing, was putting together computer kits to sell to hobbyists in his garage. The components Woz sold to the Homebrew Computer Club, which alone barely constituted a computer, were packaged as the Apple I, the first product produced by Apple Computer Inc. If you're wondering how this company went from selling computer parts to hobbyists out of a garage to the iCult conglomerate that exists today, it's all your fault. Don't worry, you are not solely to blame for the takeover of Fuhrer Jobs. Anyone who feeds into the reckless consumerism which dominates our market, consumerism that Jobs, in all his snake-oil-selling wisdom, has become a master at exploiting. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some neo-marxist who thinks that capitalism will be the ruination of out country and our souls, well I am a little bit, but I understand the importance of sustaining the consumer/producer relationship and I understand the role of advertising and public opinion in that relationship. What I can't and don't condone is the lack of thought that most consumers put into their purchases, an offense which becomes even more unforgivable in an age where information on everything is more readily available to us than ever before.
When our parents bought a used car they had to basically trust the dealer, or pay for their own inspection, now all you need to do is ask the dealer to "show you the carfax" and all the history of the vehicle is revealed. Shopping around for the best price is a thing of the past, now you simply scan the barcode with your phone and you can see all the prices there and then. So why, in this age of overwhelming information, do people still buy overpriced and underpowered products. I assumed the answer had to do with deep societal issues and maybemaybe an overabundance of choices which lead to the purchase of the most prominent product, and I'm sure those things are factors, however, the overwhelming reasons are laziness and vanity, two vices which are universal across color, creed or local sports team affiliation. Jobs realized these inherent flaws and continues to exploit them; you want to be cool like Justin Long and not a tie wearing nerd like John Hodgman, who doesn't want to dance silhouetted by color, and who has time to see if there are other, better alternatives out there? This commercial looks awesome and is on all the time, therefore, the product has to be good.
This isn't to belittle the achievements of Jobs and crew, the Lisa brought graphical user interfaces to the masses and the iPhone gave the smartphone market the shake-up it needed. However, those successes do not warrant a company coasting for decades on a little ingenuity and alot of market appeal. This also isn't just about Apple, its about all of the companies to whom you give your hard earned money because of the Swedish advertising team they hired and not because of the quality of their product, its our job to keep producers from resting on their laurels as they count our money, we have to push them forward. So next time you're in the market for a tv or blender, fire up your laptop, netbook, or ,God forbid, iPhone and do some research to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. And please don't sue me, Jobs, you know its true.
When our parents bought a used car they had to basically trust the dealer, or pay for their own inspection, now all you need to do is ask the dealer to "show you the carfax" and all the history of the vehicle is revealed. Shopping around for the best price is a thing of the past, now you simply scan the barcode with your phone and you can see all the prices there and then. So why, in this age of overwhelming information, do people still buy overpriced and underpowered products. I assumed the answer had to do with deep societal issues and maybemaybe an overabundance of choices which lead to the purchase of the most prominent product, and I'm sure those things are factors, however, the overwhelming reasons are laziness and vanity, two vices which are universal across color, creed or local sports team affiliation. Jobs realized these inherent flaws and continues to exploit them; you want to be cool like Justin Long and not a tie wearing nerd like John Hodgman, who doesn't want to dance silhouetted by color, and who has time to see if there are other, better alternatives out there? This commercial looks awesome and is on all the time, therefore, the product has to be good.
This isn't to belittle the achievements of Jobs and crew, the Lisa brought graphical user interfaces to the masses and the iPhone gave the smartphone market the shake-up it needed. However, those successes do not warrant a company coasting for decades on a little ingenuity and alot of market appeal. This also isn't just about Apple, its about all of the companies to whom you give your hard earned money because of the Swedish advertising team they hired and not because of the quality of their product, its our job to keep producers from resting on their laurels as they count our money, we have to push them forward. So next time you're in the market for a tv or blender, fire up your laptop, netbook, or ,God forbid, iPhone and do some research to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. And please don't sue me, Jobs, you know its true.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
I Miss You Baby
He made me laugh. He made me cry. Made me dream of that Brady Beau in left field. Harry Kalas broadcasted the glory and defeat of the Phillies. He announced game after game, speaking to every Phillie fan. But this is not about Harry Kalas. I miss him dearly. And I miss #5. That tall, dark, and talented man. My hero. My heroin.
It's been over a year and a half since I have seen Pat Burrell in those pretty pinstripes. He's off now, living the high life.
If you're listening Pat, I don't have a gay crush on you. Promise. You're just a dude doing it. And loving it. And if you're happy, then I'm happy.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Eatin' People
Penguin Group Australia has made a mistake. An Australian pasta cookbook was not properly proofread. My mother would not approve. Her red pens still bring back nightmares. I had the best grammar of any third grader in Winslow Township Elementary School #4 thanks to her.
But my mom did not get to proofread that book. But she would have done a much better job, even if, "...proofreading a cook-book is an extremely difficult task." according to Bob Sessions, head of publishing for Penguin.
A recipe in this cookbook calls for something quite peculiar - salt and freshly ground black people. Not pepper. Damn Aussies.
For full article click http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8627335.stm
But my mom did not get to proofread that book. But she would have done a much better job, even if, "...proofreading a cook-book is an extremely difficult task." according to Bob Sessions, head of publishing for Penguin.
A recipe in this cookbook calls for something quite peculiar - salt and freshly ground black people. Not pepper. Damn Aussies.
For full article click http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8627335.stm
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Big Brother
By: C. Jones
As if the fact that the RIAA and MPAA want to violate your privacy worse than any prom date or doctor ever did wasn't bad enough, the true irony lies in the fact that this comes on the heels of yet another report on the often exaggerated and inaccurate statistics that the two groups cite to show the affect that piracy has on the industry that each represents. These numbers have been called into question time and time again, the most recent claim that the statistics are crap comes from the Government Accountability Office. Not only does the GAO report state that piracy does little to no damage to the media industry, it even makes the claim that piracy can be beneficial because pirates purchase more media. For all the pedestal-sitters and high-horse-riders out there who think that the pirates are simply getting what they deserve, realize that everyone has at least one downloaded song on their computer and if these provisions pass these two titans of the modern age will come after everyone from the hackers to the housewives. They've shown how little public opinion matters to them, it's 1984 and Big Brother is always watching.
Media pirates around the world quiver in their computer chairs at the mere mention of the MPAA or RIAA and with good reason, since 2005 the two organizations have been awarded over $2 million in damages from individuals who downloaded files illegally. These two media consortium are known for going for the jugular of the "everyman" and not caring if it causes some bad press. And if the suggestions they have made to the Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement are enacted, they will have a slew of new weapons to add to their arsenal. The most invasive and therefore frightening of these provisions calls for "anti-infringement" software to be installed on all home computers. Though the software is said to be voluntary, it is just the first step on the road to mandatory file sweeps and even more strict Internet monitoring. Also included in this ludicrous list of demands:
- Customs officers "educating" the traveling public about the dangers of piracy.
- Persuading other countries to follow in our tyrannical foot steps.
- Law enforcement treating movie premiers with high priority to prevent copyright theft.
As if the fact that the RIAA and MPAA want to violate your privacy worse than any prom date or doctor ever did wasn't bad enough, the true irony lies in the fact that this comes on the heels of yet another report on the often exaggerated and inaccurate statistics that the two groups cite to show the affect that piracy has on the industry that each represents. These numbers have been called into question time and time again, the most recent claim that the statistics are crap comes from the Government Accountability Office. Not only does the GAO report state that piracy does little to no damage to the media industry, it even makes the claim that piracy can be beneficial because pirates purchase more media. For all the pedestal-sitters and high-horse-riders out there who think that the pirates are simply getting what they deserve, realize that everyone has at least one downloaded song on their computer and if these provisions pass these two titans of the modern age will come after everyone from the hackers to the housewives. They've shown how little public opinion matters to them, it's 1984 and Big Brother is always watching.
Jazz's Slamming Reggae Jams
Hey guys and girls. Check out some of my favourite reggae jams.
- Handcart Boy - Perfect
- Buju Banton - Not An Easy Road
- Peter Tosh - Reggae Mylitis
- Bob Marley - High Tide or Low Tide
- Toots and the Maytals - Pressure Drop
- Easy Star All Star - Let Down
- The Paragons - Tide is High
- Dandy Livingstone - Rudy, A Message to You
- Yellowan - Zungguzungguguzugguzen
- Culture - Two Sevens Clash
- Handcart Boy - Perfect
- Buju Banton - Not An Easy Road
- Peter Tosh - Reggae Mylitis
- Bob Marley - High Tide or Low Tide
- Toots and the Maytals - Pressure Drop
- Easy Star All Star - Let Down
- The Paragons - Tide is High
- Dandy Livingstone - Rudy, A Message to You
- Yellowan - Zungguzungguguzugguzen
- Culture - Two Sevens Clash
Steven Seagal's Libido
There she is. Isn't she slamming? Well, that's just what Steven Seagal thought too.For those of you who are not up to speed on the issue. Steven Seagal is not only the best, most bad ass ninja in the world; he is also the horniest. He loves sex.
Her name is Kayden Nguyen, and she was hired by Seagal to be an executive assistant (aka. sex toy). She was, apparently, taking over for one of Seagal's two Russian 'executive assistants'. Nguyen was recently fired for testing positive for illegal narcotic drugs. He lives them exotic.
Seagal, known for his action movies, is currently a deputy sheriff in New Orleans for the A&E TV show, Lawman. There is talk of the show's cancellation already.
According to the article (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20002330-504083.html), Seagal kept Nguyen against her will for six days in a secluded Lousianna house, where his family was 'allegedly' staying.
It gets better. When she finally escaped, the loon followed her out of the house and chased her with flashlight and gun. It must be love.
Now, he is in a bit of trouble; Seagal is being sued for sexual harrassment, illegal trafficking of females for sex, failure to prevent sexual harrassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and false representation about employment.
This is America, Steve. If you want to get away with doing stuff like that, go to Thailand.
He is adorable isn't he?
I'd hit it.
Suicide Guy
We've all had bad days. Some of us have several bad days in a row. And most of us get over it. Not Allan Leo Peters II. He was having a bad run lately.
According to BBC World News, due to chronic health issues, Peters had had enough - enough to pen his own obituary, leave a $90 money order for the newspaper, and write a suicide note. The night after the letter was found, his dangling body was recovered, hanging from a bridge.
Quite morbid I know. And creepy too. Mr. Peters, I hope you are in a better place now. And I must commend you for your impeccable organization.\
To read the full article, click here
According to BBC World News, due to chronic health issues, Peters had had enough - enough to pen his own obituary, leave a $90 money order for the newspaper, and write a suicide note. The night after the letter was found, his dangling body was recovered, hanging from a bridge.
Quite morbid I know. And creepy too. Mr. Peters, I hope you are in a better place now. And I must commend you for your impeccable organization.\
To read the full article, click here
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Aye, Mate. That's Shocking!
I have seen it all my friends. I have seen earthquakes. I have seen the Vatican. I have ever seen my Junior years English teacher fall down the stairs in high school. But today, I learned the craziest.
Remember when you were a kid and in the winter, you'd drag your socks across the carpet for five minutes and then tap your little sister, sending a nice little stream of electricity her way? Yea, I barely ever did it, but I guess in the '50's or something, it may have been interesting. And it was only slightly annoying, not a big bother, just enough for little sis to say, "Mom! Your son is being quite the rabblerouser."
Frank Clewer, from Warrnambool, Australia knows what I am talking about. Apparently, one shouldn't wear an all nylon jacket and wool shirt, especially not to a job interview.
As Clewer found out, wearing that posh ensemble was enough to set carpet aflame.
Yes, thats right. He produced enough electricity (some 40,000 volts) to scorch a carpet and melt a piece of plastic as he went to his car.
Which brings me to my only question: Who wears a nylon suit and wool shirt anymore?
Remember when you were a kid and in the winter, you'd drag your socks across the carpet for five minutes and then tap your little sister, sending a nice little stream of electricity her way? Yea, I barely ever did it, but I guess in the '50's or something, it may have been interesting. And it was only slightly annoying, not a big bother, just enough for little sis to say, "Mom! Your son is being quite the rabblerouser."
Frank Clewer, from Warrnambool, Australia knows what I am talking about. Apparently, one shouldn't wear an all nylon jacket and wool shirt, especially not to a job interview.
As Clewer found out, wearing that posh ensemble was enough to set carpet aflame.
Yes, thats right. He produced enough electricity (some 40,000 volts) to scorch a carpet and melt a piece of plastic as he went to his car.
Which brings me to my only question: Who wears a nylon suit and wool shirt anymore?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Scientists Make Bold New Discovery
Cilantro Haters, It's Not Your Fault!
Finally, the guilt was killing me.
Check this article out. Pretty Interesting. Long story short; some people are genetically predispositioned to not like cilantro. Reason being, things that taste weird or out of the normal may have been poisonous for our primal ancestors, so some people built up a genetic disposition to not like things that taste differently from their normal diet.
Wow scientists. You really gave back 10-fold the amount of your grant. "Some people don't like things, because they taste different, and that's weird to them. Cilantro is one of those things." Truly invaluable research.
Sometimes i think i really should have went to school to be a biologist.
Also, have a wallpaper i made in 5 seconds, on the house! i THINK YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER MORE OFTEN, SO i'M GONNA SUPPLY YOU WITH A BUNCH OF THEM. WHOOPS CAPSLOCK. BUT LOL, CAPSLOCK
Finally, the guilt was killing me.
Check this article out. Pretty Interesting. Long story short; some people are genetically predispositioned to not like cilantro. Reason being, things that taste weird or out of the normal may have been poisonous for our primal ancestors, so some people built up a genetic disposition to not like things that taste differently from their normal diet.
Wow scientists. You really gave back 10-fold the amount of your grant. "Some people don't like things, because they taste different, and that's weird to them. Cilantro is one of those things." Truly invaluable research.
Sometimes i think i really should have went to school to be a biologist.
Also, have a wallpaper i made in 5 seconds, on the house! i THINK YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR WALLPAPER MORE OFTEN, SO i'M GONNA SUPPLY YOU WITH A BUNCH OF THEM. WHOOPS CAPSLOCK. BUT LOL, CAPSLOCK
"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" - I Get it. I Totally Get it. Totes my Goats i Get it.
It had been a while since I saw it, but Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid ranks pretty high on my list. I tend to like those movies that start off with "inspired by true events". If you have not seen the movie, and I apologize that you've been deprived for so long, please rent a tape and pop that sucker into your VCR. Synopsis: two bank robbers realise their residence in the States is too risky, and set off for Bolivia. While there, they do some heists, get some money, and eventually get hunted down and brutally gunned down. It's like a modern 3:10 to Yuma type job. Robert Redford and Paul Newman are the stars. And believe me so, it is quite the match. It's the 1974 version of Chan & Tucker, Ferrell & Reilly, Bennifer, or Brangelina.
And I get it. The movie is basically about two bank robber at the turn of the century, who are life-criminals. It is their profession, their passion, their source of joy. And it turns out that they know no other way besides it. They had lived that life for so long that they couldn't change their ways. Sundance Kid, played by Redford, is a quiet, cold, and mysterious Class A gunmen, while Newman plays Butch Cassidy- an intelligent mastermind and the emotional counterpart of the team.
It is a story of friendship and living past your times. I'd reccommend it highly, and in a clear state of mind.
They die in the end.
Sorry to ruin it.
And I get it. The movie is basically about two bank robber at the turn of the century, who are life-criminals. It is their profession, their passion, their source of joy. And it turns out that they know no other way besides it. They had lived that life for so long that they couldn't change their ways. Sundance Kid, played by Redford, is a quiet, cold, and mysterious Class A gunmen, while Newman plays Butch Cassidy- an intelligent mastermind and the emotional counterpart of the team.
It is a story of friendship and living past your times. I'd reccommend it highly, and in a clear state of mind.
They die in the end.
Sorry to ruin it.
Why I Refuse to Visit Somalia
You know what? - I can deal with the pirates, and the danger, and even the language barrier; none were deterrents for my visit. But according to BBC World News, Somalia has taken measures to assure that my crisp, green, burning vacation dollars never reach their shores. According to BBC, radio stations in Somalia have been urged to take all music off the air, as they are considered 'un-islamic'. And I love radio music.
When I said 'urged' earlier, what I meant to say is that they risked their lives if they were to play any music. According to the article, the only music deemed appropriate to play is being aired on a fraction of the stations and, of course, is approved by government censors. Pretty beat if you ask me.
Let's remember the days when music of all genres, persuasions, and ideologies played endlessly on radios in the African nation of Somalia. I hope one day, I find myself enjoying a drink at a roadside cafe' in Mogadishu, listening to an FM broadcast of Johnny Cash singing Amazing Grace, as I plan to safely sail, unarmed, to Egypt. One day.
Or maybe they will revolt. Its not likely, but it could happen. It'd be like Pirate Radio, a few dedicated souls, blanketing the airwaves with sounds of yore: uncensored radio. Just maybe. I would certainly enjoy it. I'd even blog about it.
When I said 'urged' earlier, what I meant to say is that they risked their lives if they were to play any music. According to the article, the only music deemed appropriate to play is being aired on a fraction of the stations and, of course, is approved by government censors. Pretty beat if you ask me.
Let's remember the days when music of all genres, persuasions, and ideologies played endlessly on radios in the African nation of Somalia. I hope one day, I find myself enjoying a drink at a roadside cafe' in Mogadishu, listening to an FM broadcast of Johnny Cash singing Amazing Grace, as I plan to safely sail, unarmed, to Egypt. One day.
Or maybe they will revolt. Its not likely, but it could happen. It'd be like Pirate Radio, a few dedicated souls, blanketing the airwaves with sounds of yore: uncensored radio. Just maybe. I would certainly enjoy it. I'd even blog about it.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Fab Four-Given
The past year has seen a huge resurgence in interest for the most famous pop group of all time, the Beatles. Sparked by the artsy musical film Across the Universe, the Fab Fours' faces were plastered all over television and their music - sometimes their classic originals, and some redone in modern arrangements - aired continuously. With only two surviving members, Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the band reached a notable milestone recently: the fortieth anniversary of their tragic break up.
The band sparked a hysteria throughout the world that left teenagers and young adults bopping and rocking, and caused their parents ear-splitting headaches. I guess parents will always regard the next generation of music as trash. Nonetheless, the following of the group was worldwide. Well, there was one country that was not so happy about the Beatles and their "drug use and 'dissolute lives'". And that country is nestled snuggly inside the walls of Rome.
In a 1966 interview, John Lennon spoke the famous words, "The Beatles are bigger than Jesus." I believe we're all familiar with this. But how about the implications; besides being scorned by Christians and conservatives, the band also faced a terrifying punishment. The worst. The absolute worst - the disapproval of the Vatican.
But fear no more my friends. The Vatican is finally over it. An official statement sanctioned by the Pope, himself was released giving the super group their seal of approval. In fact, they like their music. Call them precious jewels.
In the Vatican newspaper, an article was written describing the Beatles as a time tested, lasting group. They commend their work, praising the melodies and music that Paul and John made.
I commend you, those of Vatican City. This shows some real maturity.
Now, if they could only stop creeping on little boys, they'd be heroes in my book.
The band sparked a hysteria throughout the world that left teenagers and young adults bopping and rocking, and caused their parents ear-splitting headaches. I guess parents will always regard the next generation of music as trash. Nonetheless, the following of the group was worldwide. Well, there was one country that was not so happy about the Beatles and their "drug use and 'dissolute lives'". And that country is nestled snuggly inside the walls of Rome.
In a 1966 interview, John Lennon spoke the famous words, "The Beatles are bigger than Jesus." I believe we're all familiar with this. But how about the implications; besides being scorned by Christians and conservatives, the band also faced a terrifying punishment. The worst. The absolute worst - the disapproval of the Vatican.
But fear no more my friends. The Vatican is finally over it. An official statement sanctioned by the Pope, himself was released giving the super group their seal of approval. In fact, they like their music. Call them precious jewels.
In the Vatican newspaper, an article was written describing the Beatles as a time tested, lasting group. They commend their work, praising the melodies and music that Paul and John made.
I commend you, those of Vatican City. This shows some real maturity.
Now, if they could only stop creeping on little boys, they'd be heroes in my book.
Zeitgeist: You Can't Unwatch
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Zeitgiest: You Can't Unwatch It
We all have that little voice in the back of our heads; the Jimminy Cricket effect if you will. Call it a conscience, call it schizophrenic, or it may even be that divine spark we've read about. Whatever it is, it doesn't relent. Now, that little voice in my head - and lets call him Bizz n' Bazzulec - has been ignited recently; I watched the way leftist, conspiracy theory ridden, award winning documentary by Peter Joseph, Zeitgiest. And I've been looking over my shoulder ever since.
Now, for those of you who have not seen it, Zeitgeist covers a wide range of topics. It is the first and most popular of the three part series created by Peter Joseph. The film is broken up into three sections- religion, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and a secret plan of world government- each more terrifying than the next. The picture basically seeks to admit that religion is false, 9/11 was an inside job, and the world banking elite are in cahoots to take over the world as we know it and install totalitarian rule. Wow, right?
So do I buy it?.....I just don't know. I would love not to believe it, and I really hope it is all a farce. What are the real facts? And where do I find them? And without bias? The documentary bleeds paranoia. There is no way around that. And I have to criticize it for being so assumptive and employing cheap 'shock and awe' type tactics. As a friend said, "I don't like contrived and assumed info being loudly thrown in my face. They take everyone for an idiot. And I'm not an idiot."
Take what you want from it. It's bombastic and way alarmist...but it does make you think. And set aside the shortcomings that most conspiracy theorists encounter, maybe that is its biggest accomplishment: to take a step back, look at the big picture, and think. That way, nobody ends up being the idiot.
To watch Zeitgeist, click http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/
Now, for those of you who have not seen it, Zeitgeist covers a wide range of topics. It is the first and most popular of the three part series created by Peter Joseph. The film is broken up into three sections- religion, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and a secret plan of world government- each more terrifying than the next. The picture basically seeks to admit that religion is false, 9/11 was an inside job, and the world banking elite are in cahoots to take over the world as we know it and install totalitarian rule. Wow, right?
So do I buy it?.....I just don't know. I would love not to believe it, and I really hope it is all a farce. What are the real facts? And where do I find them? And without bias? The documentary bleeds paranoia. There is no way around that. And I have to criticize it for being so assumptive and employing cheap 'shock and awe' type tactics. As a friend said, "I don't like contrived and assumed info being loudly thrown in my face. They take everyone for an idiot. And I'm not an idiot."
Take what you want from it. It's bombastic and way alarmist...but it does make you think. And set aside the shortcomings that most conspiracy theorists encounter, maybe that is its biggest accomplishment: to take a step back, look at the big picture, and think. That way, nobody ends up being the idiot.
To watch Zeitgeist, click http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/
Possible "Rage Virus" on Non-Smoking U.S. Submarines
WASHINGTON-
Just four days after the introduction of a controversial smoking ban on US submarines, Washington has announced the possibility of a, "28-Days-Later-style rage virus Outbreak," aboard every vessel in the United States Submarine fleet.
While Q&A was limited during the midnight press conference on Capitol Hill, Vice Adm. Jon J. Donnelly had this to say about the possibility of a true, "Class-5," outbreak.
"On April 9th the United States Navy issued a new ordinance banning smoking below decks of all United States Submarines. While at first, the ordinance was met with little resistance, by 0900 hours on April 10th, approximately 35% of the US Submarine Force had begun showing stage-1 symptoms of the Rage Virus from Director Danny Boyle's 2002 cult classic, 28 Days Later. "
"When repeatedly denied the privilege of smoking below deck, several soldiers started acting aggressively towards higher ranking officers. By 1500 last night, A mutiny seemed almost imminent."
While the CDC was not available for comment, Director Danny Boyle had this to say,
"I can only assume that the Rage Virus was being suppressed by the nicotine and low levels of arsenic in direct and second-hand cigarette smoke. While filming 18 Weeks later, our team of writers hypothesized that cigarettes may have acted as a sort of vaccine against the virus. I am not surprised at all that this has happened aboard out US Submarine Fleet, and I think that the Navy should be ashamed for making such an obvious and egregious error. The whole point of science-fiction cinema is to inform people about real science"
Despite a small number of military personnel blaming the outbreak on nicotine withdrawal, the U.S Navy has no plans of lifting the "Class-5" status in the near future. When asked what the Vice Adm. and the Navy planned on doingabout the infected soldiers, Donnelly succinctly replied "boiling oil torture death sub."
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