Miss America says: World Peace

It's long been the joke that if a pageant contestant wanted to come across as caring she would have to say something along the lines of "I wish for world peace." If this is the first time you have ever heard of this then I recommend watching "Miss Congeniality" starring Sandra Bullock and Benjamin Bratt. Now while that thought may be nice, we still have to face the fact that at this stage of our historical timeline world peace is not an option. I haven't watched a pageant in a very long time so I'm not sure of the latest trend in 'wishes', perhaps something along the lines of Darfur or poverty or the children...who knows. My point is that while it is a nice sentiment, it simply isn't possible and to imagine that it is, is a bit naive. I am not going to be the total pessimist and say stuff like "wars will never end and the world will burn in flames" no I am not a doomsday prophet. It is a matter of being realistic.In evry part of the world, even here in the United States, there are conflicts that are raging with seemingly no end. Some of the conflicts are more evident than others, but underheath the surface of every country their is something simmering, waiting to explode. In Spain there is the Basque separatist movement which has been going on a bombing campaign. In Belgium the French speaking Belgians have issues with the Dutch speaking Beligians and vice versa. Even the most 'stable' countries have conflicts making the hope of world peace difficult. If you like continue to hope while I will continue to watch.

Dear Senator Kennedy,

I cried when I learned of your passing. You have been one of the most influential political forces in America and the world as well as my life. You helped to show me that there can be good in politics if you are willing to fight for it. Your relentless passion for equality has shown me my true calling in the world, to speak for those who normally are unheard or are ignored. Now it is time for you to rest after a life so filled with commitment, passion and unwavering kindness. Thank you for weathering storm after storm to give us, the American people, the hope of better and brighter days ahead. You will never be forgotten for your spirit will live on.

Love,
A grateful American

As stated before...

...I have entered the college scene. So in my (hopefully brief) time without a TV I have been getting most of my news on the internet. May I just say, that has been an experience. As you might know, news on the web is very different from news on TV. The most evident for me was the convenience. All I have to do is search for a particular topic and ta-da it's there. No hassle with all the other 'filler' stories, just the plain old news. On regular old TV you would hear teasers about what's coming up after the break and you would sit through countless commercials in order to hear the story that interested you; but when the news finally returned it took a seemingly long time to get to the good stuff. Online that hassle is (almost) eliminated and I couldn't be happier.
Unfortunately online news has its own limitations. One that I found annoying was having to go through sponsor offers in order to get to some stories. I've used the skip this ad button more times than I would like. There are other hassles but I think it's best to skip to the point I am trying to make here...
News has changed over the past few years. In my opinion it is for the better.There are still some issues but hopefully they'll be ironed out soon

I do apologize

I haven't been blogging as much as I was earlier in the summer because I have reached another milestone in my young life.I have started college! I am really excited but nervous at the same time but so far my experience has been fabulous. I have been here for exactly a week and already I feel like I am part of the gang, so to speak. The scene here at my college is pretty cool but not what I expected (that's a good thing).More updates to follow but rest assured I haven't forgotten about this blog...I love it too much.

I know what I said but...

Yesterday I wrote a post asking if the feuding would end. Honestly I want the infighting to stop because I am quite sick of it all. However, when I see something so unnerving as what has been happening to the Obama administration lately, I can't help but join the fight. Therefore I pledge that I will do everything in my power to stop the hate mongering practices that are being used against him. I vow to do all that I can to help him push his agenda forward (as long as I agree with it of course. I may be half blind but I'm not stupid) to better America and the world as a whole. Long story short? I am joining the fight.I have already begun my charge by signing the Color of Change petition online and I urge everyone to do the same. Even if you are conservative you should sign the petition, because this is no longer a Republican or Democrat issue, it is a right or wrong issue. Join the fight for freedom of thought without constant interruptions by static aka the extreme right.

Glenn Beck at it again-08/25/09

Please follow the link below to view the absolute nonsense that this hate-filled mongrel has decided to make up and propagate about our President.
Disclaimer:those with sensitive stomachs or who get angry quite easily please look away now for you may get upset.
http://mediamatters.org/mmtv/200908250052

If you feel you have the time please go to colorofchange.org and sign the petition to get advertisers to drop this angry little man. I signed and I am glad I did

Can the fueding end?

It is a simple question, yet it is quite possibly the hardest to answer in a time such as this. Can America overcome its divisions and reunite to become the country it once was? This split between Republican and Democrat, blue states and red states...it's nonsense. While my opinions on the issues at hand are quite clear on this site, my ultra liberal views don't mean that I want to see every conservative idea get thrown by the wayside and disregarded for all eternity. I strongly believe that a balance can be found between the two sides. The only thing holding us back is the fact that parties on BOTH sides of the aisle do not want this to happen. Why? Perhaps because it is better for business. The more chaos the better for their image. This brings me back to my original question, can the feuding end? For now that answer seems to be a resounding NO. But here's hoping.

Whiplash

I don't know what to think anymore. One minute the White House says one thing then the next something different. I am no longer certain of the official standing of our President and by extension the government. Actually I take that back. I know where the Republicans stand as far as health care is concerned...they don't get paid unless the KILL it.That in itself raises a whole new question, but I'll save that for a later post.I would like to know what our President plans to do in the current political climate and all this hesitation on the part of his senior advisers (Sibelius and Gibbs I'm lookin' at you!) isn't helping him any. So what's it gonna be?

Disappointment tastes horrible

The newest reports on the health care debate (more like screaming match) are that President Obama may be considering the possibility of dropping the much opposed 'public option' from the bill all together. This would be a huge disappointment to those of us who believe in the necessity of such an option. What is the point of passing a reform bill if nothing is really going to be reformed? If Obama is still clinging on to the desperate hope that the Republicans will vote for a scaled down bill and as a result bipartisanship will be declared...well, as I said it's desperate. Republicans are not for the bill and for the sake of saving face, will never vote for reform of any kind. Their whole modus operandi (yay fancy words) is now 'defeat the President at all costs, even if our dignity is taken away from us.' I am sorry to say that it seems that our beloved President is showing signs of weakness. I am disappointed and it has left quite a bitter taste in my mouth.

Democrats Annoy me too

Let's get something straight here. I may be Liberal but I by no means identify myself as a Democrat. I am simply a Liberal. Other labels need not apply. I have been ranting and raving against the Conservatives on here but now I think it's time that the Democrats got their turn too.

Nancy Pelosi
While I concede that Mrs. Pelosi is something of an idol to me, I have my own personal issues with her. As the Speaker of the House she is the highest ranking woman in American political history and with her position she should be able to make some pretty big changes or at least influence them. Here's one of my few problems with her, it's not a big problem but still.
According to Wikipedia-

In March 2009, the New York Post wrote that the conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch obtained emails sent by Pelosi's staff which requested that the United States Air Force (USAF) provide specific aircraft - a Boeing 757 - for Pelosi to use for taxpayer-funded travel. Pelosi responded that the policy was initiated by President Bush due to post-9/11 security concerns (Pelosi is second in line for presidential succession) and was initially provided for the previous Speaker, Dennis Hastert. The Sergeant at Arms requested, for security reasons, that the plane provided be capable of non-stop flight, requiring a larger aircraft. The Pentagon said "no one has rendered judgment" that Pelosi's use of aircraft "is excessive."
(stereotypical black behavior commencing in 5...4...3...2..1...)
OK WHAT? Why she need a bigger plane!?! Ain't no terrorist out there saying stuff like " Screw the President! Let's get Pelosi!!!!!" Plus, if she wanted a bigger plane she could have paid for it out of her own money 'cause she's like a multimillionaire. She is one of the richest members of Congress. In addition the whole argument of "Bush did it why can't I?" is seriously stupid.

Like I said...

Even if the far right doesn't want to admit it openly, everyone knows I'm right. The undertones of all of the extreme health care opposition is and always has been, racism. Some people, and I have no idea how many, don't want Obama, a black man (half black actually), as their President so they will do anything to have him fail (RUSH LIMBAUGH).
Folks wake up and smell the change. Obama is our rightful President and as such should be allowed to do his job without having stupid people like you raise such dumb questions (again I say LIMBAUGH).

Israel and Palestinians-the injustice

I was surfing the web and happened across this site that offered surprising statistics about the inequality many Palestinians have experienced at the hand of Israel and the US.
http://www.ifamericansknew.org/

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s major sources of instability. Americans are directly connected to this conflict, and increasingly imperiled by its devastation.

It is the goal of If Americans Knew to provide full and accurate information on this critical issue, and on our power – and duty – to bring a resolution.

Please click on any statistic for the source and more information.

Statistics Last Updated: February 23, 2009

Israeli and Palestinian Children Killed September 29, 2000 - Present
123 Israeli children have been killed by Palestinians and 1,487 Palestinian children have been killed by Israelis since September 29, 2000. (View Sources & More Information)

Israelis and Palestinians Killed September 29, 2000 - Present
	1,072 Israelis and at least 6,348 Palestinians have been killed since September 29, 2000. (View Sources & More Information)

Israelis and Palestinians Injured September 29, 2000 - Present
8,864 Israelis and 39,019 Palestinians have been injured since September 29, 2000. (View Sources & More Information)

Daily U.S. Military Aid to Israel and the Palestinians Fiscal Year 2009
	During Fiscal Year 2009, the U.S. is providing Israel with at least $7.0 million per day in military aid and $0 in military aid to the Palestinians. (View Sources & More Information)

UN Resolutions Targeting Israel and the Palestinians 1955 - 1992
Israel has been targeted by at least 65 UN resolutions and the Palestinians have been targeted by none. (View Sources & More Information)

Current Number of Political Prisoners and Detainees
	1 Israeli is being held prisoner by Palestinians, while 10,756 Palestinians are currently imprisoned by Israel. (View Sources & More Information)

Demolitions of Israeli and Palestinian Homes 1967 - Present
0 Israeli homes have been demolished by Palestinians and 18,147 Palestinian homes have been demolished by Israel since 1967. (View Sources & More Information)

Current Israeli and Palestinian Unemployment Rates
	The Israeli unemployment rate is 7.3%, while the Palestinian unemployment is estimated at 23%. (View Sources & More Information)

Current Illegal Settlements on the Other’s Land
Israel currently has 223 Jewish-only settlements and ‘outposts’ built on confiscated Palestinian land. Palestinians do not have any settlements on Israeli land. (View Sources & More Information)

The Destruction of Hope

It's official. I have given up hope for America to change, at least for another decade. At this point I am afraid that the election of Barack Obama has revealed more pre-existing divisions in this country than any of us were ready to admit to. We are all aware of the racial tensions that exist in this country but I was blissfully unaware of just how ignorant many Americans are concerning their own country as well as the world they live in. It's sad when Iranians know more about America than Americans do. Here are a list of things I've heard actual Americans say:
-"There are 50 states? I thought there were 13."
-"The capital of New York is Manhattan."
-"George Bush was the 20th President of the United States."
-"Carolina is one state, they just say North and South Carolina to help figure out where they are."
-"I thought Cheney was President!"
Ok that last one can be forgiven because if you think about it, Cheney was President.

Michele Bachmann, the Future of the GOP?

Oh boy, see if you can get through this video without laughing once.I lasted two minutes before I gave up.
note: the sound and picture are out of sync.

Why I may move to France

1. I'm about to learn French in college so I'll have a chance to exercise my skills
2. Three words - FREE HEALTH CARE!!!!!!!
3. The French are cool
4. I get the chance to protest freely 'cause the French know how to protest. I think they invented it.
5.Great clothes
6.Great perfume
7.Great food
8.I love the French attitude towards life
9. Great architecture
10.Europe in general rocks!
11. My favorite bands are more willing to do concerts in France than here in America
(Where's the American tour we were promised Rammstein!?!)

Am I Elitist?

elitism –noun

1.	practice of or belief in rule by an elite.

2.	consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.

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Origin:
1950–55; elite + -ism

Related forms:

e⋅lit⋅ist, noun, adjective

Source- http://dictionary.reference.com

I take pride in being Jamaican.......OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!! I AM ELITIST.
That's what Republicans would call me 'cause I'm liberal, a Barack Obama supporter etc.
Here's what I got to say about that
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I need a breather hang on...AHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...ok all better.
Notice that the term elitism originates from around the McCarthy era. Coincidence? I think NOT!!!
By the way, doesn't that make many conservatives elitist? Those who call liberals elitist are comparable to the pot calling the kettle black (So they aren't racist? haha). Conservatives are complete nutjobs who take pride in being divisive nutjobs (*cough*elitism*cough*). They also believe in "rule by an elite."Ahem, let me refer you to the C-Street scandal.

C-Street
What is C-Street and why are they elitist?
C-Street is a fundamentalist group based in Washington DC. They are actually called The Family but that name reminds me of the Manson Family, so let's stick to C-Street. C-Street members, who happen to be conservative members of Congress, are united in the belief that they, as the powerful of America, were appointed by God (Oh, so We the People are now We the Divine.Danke!) to lead the masses. Apparently, they shall save us and lead us because the rest of us (who elected them) are dummies and they are the only ones who are smart enough to do anything good.

That sounds ELITIST to me!!!!
How about you?

Also take note that hypocrisy seems to rule when it comes to C-Street. If you are at all intersted in finding out more about these wackos please use the links below.


http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/19/behind-closed-doors-c-street/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/25/AR2009062504480.html

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/07/21/c_street/

The Truth is out there...now go find it

Willkommen zu der Wahnsinn-That is German for 'Welcome to the insanity.' 'The insanity' refers to our government and how easily they are controlled by wing nuts. This 'outrage,' as some call it, against the health care reform is more than very manufactured. Unfortunately many Americans seem to be falling for this nonsense as well. If you want evidence that most of this anger toward health care reform is false, simply go to the sources themselves. The organizers of the protests have admitted openly to organizing everything. Just like the 'protests' that occurred during the 2000 Presidential recounts, the people protesting are being bussed in, trained and paid to do their dirty work. Please people you all need to learn to be a bit skeptical but not so skeptical that you lose sight of the truth or the possibility of the truth.

From one conspiracy to another the right has leapfrogged into a new level of crazy...so much so that I wait patiently for the nightly news just to see what happens next.

Finding out about me

Just writing on this blog over the past few months has helped me find out more about myself. So in order to keep up with my personal manifesto, which I may or may not publish on here, I am going to keep myself honest by writing down the things I have learned about myself while posting on this blog.

1. I can actually write down what I am thinking
2. I think way too much sometimes
3. My thoughts are very random but somehow make a little bit of sense (did that make sense?)
4. I am not as disorganized as I thought
5. I am far more liberal politically than I had previously thought
6. I have fallen out of love with Barack Obama (just a little bit)
7. Europe really did change my life
8. Thoughts that I usually dismiss, actually have some value when expressed aloud or in writing

My hero...Bill Maher

He's politically incorrect yet so correct about politics
He care about bipartisanship or working with your enemies for a common goal
Instead he believes in exposing the political world for what it is.

Ever since I discovered his wonderfully refreshing show, I have looked forward to every Friday night for his very brash assessment of the world this week. The end of the show is my favorite because of his segment "New Rules." It is always funny and always true.

So to Bill- Don't change a thing though I think you would rather go off air than to bow to the winds of change.