EDITORIAL: Free Speech in the United States – Democratic Republic Squelches Free Speech


October 28, 2011 Category :General Comments:0

Sorry - we are awake? Are you listening?

It wasn’t too long ago that the United States government was urging Arab countries to let their people exercise free speech. Our government must have miss understood that everyone has a right to free speech and assembly.  It doesn’t end at the boards of the Arab countries.

Free speech and assembly are at the heart of our country, they are one of the cornerstones of the US. It is what our military defends every day, men and women like USMC Scott Olsen, who apparently hit by a police projectile, (either a tear gas canister or a smoke canister) during the #OccupyOakland protest.  (Iraq veteran Scott Olsen now in ‘fair’ condition – BlogPost – The Washington Post http://wapo.st/t2iTyi, Veterans For Peace Statement http://bit.ly/sRUeFE)  

Mr. President is this how we treat those who served to protect and defend? You called upon the leaders of the Arab countries use restraint, allow for free speech, to hear the people. When will you call upon governors and mayors of the Occupied cities to use restraint, allow our people to assemble and when will you call upon congress to hear the people? When will you speak for the us, the 99 percent? #99 

I supported Mr. Obama in his bid for the presidency. I’m rarely a bumper sticker kind of guy, but I proudly displayed stickers supporting Obama.  I’ll be going out today to peel off those stickers.  Why? Because the president isn’t the man he portrays.  When is he going to stand behind that podium and urge state and local officials to allow the people to peacefully protest and assemble?  When will he address the issue of corporate greed and congressional cronyism?

Winter is approaching and for those at Zuccotti Park, (formerly Liberty Plaza Park) it is going to be a tough uphill battle against the elements, not just our government.  The 99% have taken to the streets around the US and around the World, it is time for governmental officials to listen – not just here in the US but around the world.  The 99% will not be silent any longer, they will move out on to the streets, camp in parks, set up tents on courthouse laws, statehouse grounds and protest the “Too Big to Fail” Banks.

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My thoughts on the YouTube Orbit


October 3, 2011 Category :General| YT Orbit Comments:0

First and upfront: I didn’t make it.

Not anyone elses fault. Mine and mine alone.  I burnt myself out. I didn’t think about how I was going to do a video everyday for a year.

It was a worthwhile, I had fun and was able to connect with alot of other YouTubers. 

I’m not the type to plan out things well, nor do I want to invest a whole year in to a project like this.  I need to plan better and I failed. I rushed videos, hurried them and they didn’t come out the way I wanted.  The more I did that the less I videos I wanted to make.

After VidCon2011 I just stopped.

Is it fun, yes. Should you do it? Perhaps.

 

Would I do it again… hmmmm…. perhaps leaning towards no.

ABC Charlie’s Angles Fails have Wings


September 23, 2011 Category :General Comments:0

Remakes have a lot to standup against. Some fall short and some don’t.  

Right now I’m looking at a high cliff and Charlie’s Angles is right on the edge.  I remember the original Angles and this one doesn’t have the right feel.  The actresses don’t seem comfortable in their roles and are still learning how to hand those roles.

Handing woman a pistol, sexy dress and a case to solve doesn’t make them an Angle.  It does make them screen candy but right now that is where it stops. Drew Barrymore as one of the producers doesn’t guarantee it is going to be a hit  I’ll give it a couple more chances but I don’t see it have wings to continue.

I know Barrymore has a vested interest as the producer and it would also appear she was given some advertising deal.  The first three commercial breaks included commercials featuring Barrymore.

The new Charlie’s Angels is going to have a Devil of a time living up to the Classic.  

ABC needs to quit dreaming, give the actress a bit more training on handeling weapons, driving and perhaps even some acting lessons.  Bosly is to young, doesn’t feel right.  He needs to be a bit older and more fatherly.

I’m willing to give it a bit more time, but I’m not pinning my hopes on it.  I simply don’t think it has a prayer.

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