I'm really more of a Constitutionalist than a Republican, but I'm registered as the latter so that I can vote in the primaries. If you asked me to lay the country's issues on a table, my vote for likeminded viewpoints would pull me toward the right side of that table, the conservative side. I would say that is true for me in most areas, but maybe not so much socially. Why, you ask? Well, I have no problem with homosexuals, those who want to legalize marijuana, don't conduct their lives and form opinions out of a single church, etc. What I do have a problem with is our country's attempt to condone a form of communism...socialism. Yes, I compared it to the big C. I do not apologize that I don't like the idea of our government being the "Robin Hood" of America. I think I should keep everything I work for. I think I shouldn't have to give others privileges that I don't have myself. I don't like the federal government telling me what to do, what I can't do. I want to be truly "free", but with local control to help regulate. We all know there are individuals around us who just aren't sensible. These include murderers, rapists, robbers, etc. We need to have a local force to help regulate, yes. But we need to have the right to defend ourselves as well. I do not appreciate dirty liberal hippies (haha, yes) taking from me what they do not earn themselves. Stop fighting for the "rights" that make no sense. Stop fighting for money that you didn't earn. Stop putting the environment above your neighbor and children that are in the here and now. Stop fighting to stop those who are defending your pansy asses!!!
Now, I remember being younger and having some viewpoints that were way more leaning towards the left. But I grew up. I believe it was Winston Churchill who said something like, "If you're not a liberal at 20, you're heartless. If you're not a conservative at 40, you have no brain." This speaks to me greatly. As we become adults and gain more responsibility, we start appreciating what it means to fend for ourselves, not to expect others to provide for us. Our worlds completely change and really...we become a little irritated with those who take what we work hard for. People have this huge misconception that the government pulls money from some tree in the back yard of the white house. Do you know how many people try to argue with me and say, "But you aren't paying for me, the government is" "?! Are you kidding me???? Where on earth do you think the government gets this money? Hello, TAXES!
Likewise, people pay too much attention to the media. Somehow, they have this conviluted idea that every single time our armed forces go to work, they are wasting our money. I'm not saying judgment passed isn't at very few times correct; however, where exactly do you think we'd be if these brave men and women weren't around to protect us? There is so much that the media doesn't spell out because they simply are not aware (thank God, or we'd be in even bigger trouble), so the uninformed American believes only what they hear. Be thankful that so much is going on behind the scenes to protect you.
On to the real topic... Stop blaming a party for a couple of "off their rocker" retards that put themselves in the limelight. Democrats vs Republicans is getting really old. Choose the person that most represents your viewpoints and shut up. Or, if you get really desperate and don't know who's name to pull out of the hat, vote for me. But I don't see how you can call yourselves "for the people" Americans when you feel so comfortable prejudging an entire party instead of realizing it's certain individuals that you have a problem with.
P.S. If you find me hypocritical at all with this post...I am. But I'm also right. The end.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Annihilation Proclamation
Being at work always puts me in a mood to rant and rave about political nonsense (wonder why) and to basically find creative ways to free up our population. Add to that the idea of being completely irritated by unintelligent nutjobs that shouldn't be wasting time in public just to ruin my day, and I feel that a blog is necessary. I know these things tend to be controversial with some, but I'm only looking out for myself, my children, those I care about, and really the rest of America. It's important. It's like I'm a human environmentalist. By that I mean, I'm not so much concerned about what effects we have on our planet (I am, but no more than the average being who's too busy to freak out over my recycling abilities), but I'm more concerned about what effects humans have on my own "environment"...yours as well; and it's more of a mental thing. I go by the saying, "Never let stupid people rent space in your head." It's a good saying. I have to remind myself of it sometimes, but it's one to live by. However, when you're surrounded by stupidity and ignorance, you sometimes forget to hold up the NO VACANCY sign. And then they all crowd in like Mexico exploded. So, you have your angel and devil residing on the shoulders of your brain; the angel saying, "These individuals are misunderstood. Give them a chance. They need to be cultivated. They were never loved as a child." Then the devil says, "Look to your arsenal and get these degenerates out of here!" Guess which one I'd prefer to side with?
So, I'd like to simply suggest that we develop a program to help remedy this situation. It's not like we need to waste money on research. We already have most of the resources at our fingertips, my personal favorite simply being sterilization. I can certainly tolerate an individual as long as I know they don't have to ruin generations to come. I'd do that for my children and the children of my friends. And, imagine how much money we'd save in other programs by putting something like this in place. Add the concept of not letting non tax-paying citizens and non-citizens remain in our country, and you've got some real efficiency in place.
What it comes down to is the fact that America was developed using a system. It started with a simple set of rules (our Constitution) that guaranteed the rights and safety of the individual as well as the whole. And then it grew with a financial plan (taxation) to make sure the citizens receiving those rights and protection were well provided for as a whole when in time of need. Can you imagine going back to that? Because we're no where near that now. The programs that currently reside in our system today (the big ones anyway, as there are small ones that don't even make sense) began as a means to aid those who paid into the system and needed help to remain a valuable part of society. Misappropriation of funds, poor leadership within the programs and all the way up, being taken advantage of...all of these things bring these programs to a point that they are no longer valuable for the whole. For the individual, maybe. But for the whole, they have become a drainage system. I'm not saying they need to go away; I'm just saying I'd like to run them myself for awhile.
And then you have simply the people that mentally drain the value from others with their lack of intelligence, blatant disregard for the rules/guidelines of society, or even just a common sense deficiency. These would include our criminals, degenerate neighbors, black sheep relatives, and the millions of stupid people at the grocery store in the middle of the day who only have 2 speeds: slow and stop. What is the answer for these people? Well, I firmly believe that if you never tell someone they're doing something wrong, they'll never stop doing it. That's another fair reason to introduce re-education camps. We'll give them the tools they need to survive among their fellow man; we'll teach them how to become productive members of society. And if that doesn't work? Oh, well. Bye-bye. Game over. Thanks for playing. Now, can you actually stop being stupid...like cold turkey? It's worth a try to find out. I'm sure I could conjure up some experimentation on that issue. If they can't...imagine the open space to briskly walk through the grocery store to pick up the one or two things that you needed and sacrificed your lunch for. It's a win-win.
In conclusion, I would like to say that it is our responsibility as Americans to not be so concerned about the rights of the individual and place that concern over the rights of the whole. I'm not about to make sacrifices in my life because some douchebag has hurt feelings somewhere. I would like to live my life uninhibited by those less intelligent than me, by those who only think of themselves, and by those who think rules don't apply to them.
So, I'd like to simply suggest that we develop a program to help remedy this situation. It's not like we need to waste money on research. We already have most of the resources at our fingertips, my personal favorite simply being sterilization. I can certainly tolerate an individual as long as I know they don't have to ruin generations to come. I'd do that for my children and the children of my friends. And, imagine how much money we'd save in other programs by putting something like this in place. Add the concept of not letting non tax-paying citizens and non-citizens remain in our country, and you've got some real efficiency in place.
What it comes down to is the fact that America was developed using a system. It started with a simple set of rules (our Constitution) that guaranteed the rights and safety of the individual as well as the whole. And then it grew with a financial plan (taxation) to make sure the citizens receiving those rights and protection were well provided for as a whole when in time of need. Can you imagine going back to that? Because we're no where near that now. The programs that currently reside in our system today (the big ones anyway, as there are small ones that don't even make sense) began as a means to aid those who paid into the system and needed help to remain a valuable part of society. Misappropriation of funds, poor leadership within the programs and all the way up, being taken advantage of...all of these things bring these programs to a point that they are no longer valuable for the whole. For the individual, maybe. But for the whole, they have become a drainage system. I'm not saying they need to go away; I'm just saying I'd like to run them myself for awhile.
And then you have simply the people that mentally drain the value from others with their lack of intelligence, blatant disregard for the rules/guidelines of society, or even just a common sense deficiency. These would include our criminals, degenerate neighbors, black sheep relatives, and the millions of stupid people at the grocery store in the middle of the day who only have 2 speeds: slow and stop. What is the answer for these people? Well, I firmly believe that if you never tell someone they're doing something wrong, they'll never stop doing it. That's another fair reason to introduce re-education camps. We'll give them the tools they need to survive among their fellow man; we'll teach them how to become productive members of society. And if that doesn't work? Oh, well. Bye-bye. Game over. Thanks for playing. Now, can you actually stop being stupid...like cold turkey? It's worth a try to find out. I'm sure I could conjure up some experimentation on that issue. If they can't...imagine the open space to briskly walk through the grocery store to pick up the one or two things that you needed and sacrificed your lunch for. It's a win-win.
In conclusion, I would like to say that it is our responsibility as Americans to not be so concerned about the rights of the individual and place that concern over the rights of the whole. I'm not about to make sacrifices in my life because some douchebag has hurt feelings somewhere. I would like to live my life uninhibited by those less intelligent than me, by those who only think of themselves, and by those who think rules don't apply to them.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Oh, The Controversy
This is a blog that I wrote on myspace on 8/14/09. As it's something I've been discussing lately, I wanted to move it over here. You can't import from myspace at this time, but I'll move the comments over individually if requested. Anyway...
When in doubt, go with what everyone else says. Geez, people. Grow some balls here. I'm getting really irritated with the inundation of individuals who can't seem to think for themselves. Or rather, they can, but they're afraid to let everyone else know what their true feelings are. You know the sayings: 'There's 2 sides to every issue (right or left)' and 'There's 3 sides to every story (his side, her side, and the truth)' That last sentence isn't totally relevant, but this topic made me think of it so I threw it in here. However, something can be said about it in that clearly an issue or a topic should not have the bulk of our population sitting on one side. We need balance. This is why I am a Republican, but yet like the idea of our world's liberals just the same. Why? Because it's like yin and yang. It's necessary to create some sort of level happiness and justice in the world. This holds true for our government, in the workplace, as parents, and in relationships. It's a checks and balance system no matter where you place it. Good for the soul.
Now, back to some controversy. I'm going to list a couple of controversial topics that are either current events, or have just been discussed recently in my group of friends, along with my view on the issue. Please feel free to give your thoughts as well. Though, once I take a firm stand on an issue I don't typically back away from that view, but it wouldn't make sense for me not to hear other intelligent viewpoints.
First up is the obvious news of Michael Vic being taken on by the Philadelphia Eagles. In case you've been hiding under a rock the last couple of years, the issue is this. He served 23 months in prison for running a dog fighting operation. Now, we're all somewhat intelligent people and understand that dog fighting means horrible things happening to poor animals. I'm with everyone on that. But the fact that the man got hired back into the NFL should not be in question right now. Talk about your double standards. Think about it. He's not the sharpest tool in the shed. He screwed up. He paid the price, and hopefully learned a very valuable life lesson. Does that mean that he shouldn't be allowed to work ever again? What if we had a felony charge for something stupid we did? We'd never do it again, but should we be punished for life? I just don't think that's right. I did have a discussion last night about other players such as Cleveland Browns' Dante Stallworth. He was recently suspended from the NFL because of his conviction for DUI manslaughter. He is only to serve 30 days in prison, though he will be on house arrest for 2 years. So, some people are saying that's not enough. And why should someone who killed dogs (not even directly) receive a higher penalty than someone who killed a human being? Well, first of all, Stallworth didn't have PETA knocking down his door. Seriously. Do I think that Stallworth should serve a longer sentence? Actually, I do. But that's not where I'm going with this. The issue is whether or not these people should be allowed back in the NFL, not what deals their lawyers get them in the court room. Personally, I don't see an issue with it. To them, it's work. We all feel bad when the general everday person has a problem finding work due to a criminal past regardless of how reformed they are. So, why these people? My thought is the amount of money they make gets to people. Admittedly, that gets to me too when you think about the poverty in America, but if I had the skills to play a game that is publicly known to pay ridiculous sums of money, I would do it. So, I conclude that it's jealousy. Let them work. If you're upset at the team for taking him on, so be it. Be morally pissed at them. But give me a break. Also, this is just more reason why you should root for the better team anyway (Steelers). :)
Next in line is whether or not people who have physical and/or mental issues should be allowed to reproduce. It's possible I'm going to get my head cut off for this one, but here goes. There are exceptions to everything, so it's difficult for me to generalize and place people into a certain category here. But I sincerely believe that individuals who have severe issues should be sterilized. I'm not a medical expert, so I'm not going to list certain problems that should be included in the list of 'not to have kids' people. Though it might make more sense for me to give this scenario. If two people have so many medical/mental issues that they cannot hold down a full time job, must be supported by the government (tax payers), have over the top medical needs that cause them to not completely be able to take care of themselves properly 100% of the time, then what business do they have bringing children into this world? First of all, the risk of the child having similar issues has got to be pretty high. That alone is irresponsible because of the fact that you would knowingly be bringing a child into this world who's quality of life would be jeopardized. Yes, that child could very well turn out fine, but how would they take care of it? And the possibility of other family members maybe being able to step in is not good enough.
Now, some of you may be say, "April. You have three kids. That's a lot. What about your own financial situation? Isn't that similar?" Clearly, I've thought of this. Well, for one, I wasn't in this financial situation until now. I wasn't exactly in the best financial situation when I got pregnant with the twins, but I had the ability to remedy that and I did. Regardless of my financial situation, though, I'm still able to make sure my childrens' needs are met. I may not be able to buy them a new toy every time we go out, but I can live with that. Point is, I do want to have another child someday. However, considering where I am in life right now, it would be incredibly irresponsible. Should I be with someone and my financial situation looks different, then it can be considered. Until then, no. But that's a difference too. I have the ability to be responsible and control whether or not I actually GET pregnant. Can we say that for everyone? Clearly not, if we want to start looking at all the children born into poverty or addicted to drugs, or thrown in dumpsters, or (god help us) chopped up by samarai swords. So, I don't think this is a good comparison.
The point of this second topic, and the last as I've just now decided, is that we should not view having children as a right, but a priveledge. They are precious, most valuable, human beings and they should be brought into the world under the best conditions possible. That doesn't mean they all have to be born into the higher tax bracket, but their fragile lives are in our hands; they are so dependant upon us. We have to be sure that we can care for them not as best as we can, but as best as they deserve.
When in doubt, go with what everyone else says. Geez, people. Grow some balls here. I'm getting really irritated with the inundation of individuals who can't seem to think for themselves. Or rather, they can, but they're afraid to let everyone else know what their true feelings are. You know the sayings: 'There's 2 sides to every issue (right or left)' and 'There's 3 sides to every story (his side, her side, and the truth)' That last sentence isn't totally relevant, but this topic made me think of it so I threw it in here. However, something can be said about it in that clearly an issue or a topic should not have the bulk of our population sitting on one side. We need balance. This is why I am a Republican, but yet like the idea of our world's liberals just the same. Why? Because it's like yin and yang. It's necessary to create some sort of level happiness and justice in the world. This holds true for our government, in the workplace, as parents, and in relationships. It's a checks and balance system no matter where you place it. Good for the soul.
Now, back to some controversy. I'm going to list a couple of controversial topics that are either current events, or have just been discussed recently in my group of friends, along with my view on the issue. Please feel free to give your thoughts as well. Though, once I take a firm stand on an issue I don't typically back away from that view, but it wouldn't make sense for me not to hear other intelligent viewpoints.
First up is the obvious news of Michael Vic being taken on by the Philadelphia Eagles. In case you've been hiding under a rock the last couple of years, the issue is this. He served 23 months in prison for running a dog fighting operation. Now, we're all somewhat intelligent people and understand that dog fighting means horrible things happening to poor animals. I'm with everyone on that. But the fact that the man got hired back into the NFL should not be in question right now. Talk about your double standards. Think about it. He's not the sharpest tool in the shed. He screwed up. He paid the price, and hopefully learned a very valuable life lesson. Does that mean that he shouldn't be allowed to work ever again? What if we had a felony charge for something stupid we did? We'd never do it again, but should we be punished for life? I just don't think that's right. I did have a discussion last night about other players such as Cleveland Browns' Dante Stallworth. He was recently suspended from the NFL because of his conviction for DUI manslaughter. He is only to serve 30 days in prison, though he will be on house arrest for 2 years. So, some people are saying that's not enough. And why should someone who killed dogs (not even directly) receive a higher penalty than someone who killed a human being? Well, first of all, Stallworth didn't have PETA knocking down his door. Seriously. Do I think that Stallworth should serve a longer sentence? Actually, I do. But that's not where I'm going with this. The issue is whether or not these people should be allowed back in the NFL, not what deals their lawyers get them in the court room. Personally, I don't see an issue with it. To them, it's work. We all feel bad when the general everday person has a problem finding work due to a criminal past regardless of how reformed they are. So, why these people? My thought is the amount of money they make gets to people. Admittedly, that gets to me too when you think about the poverty in America, but if I had the skills to play a game that is publicly known to pay ridiculous sums of money, I would do it. So, I conclude that it's jealousy. Let them work. If you're upset at the team for taking him on, so be it. Be morally pissed at them. But give me a break. Also, this is just more reason why you should root for the better team anyway (Steelers). :)
Next in line is whether or not people who have physical and/or mental issues should be allowed to reproduce. It's possible I'm going to get my head cut off for this one, but here goes. There are exceptions to everything, so it's difficult for me to generalize and place people into a certain category here. But I sincerely believe that individuals who have severe issues should be sterilized. I'm not a medical expert, so I'm not going to list certain problems that should be included in the list of 'not to have kids' people. Though it might make more sense for me to give this scenario. If two people have so many medical/mental issues that they cannot hold down a full time job, must be supported by the government (tax payers), have over the top medical needs that cause them to not completely be able to take care of themselves properly 100% of the time, then what business do they have bringing children into this world? First of all, the risk of the child having similar issues has got to be pretty high. That alone is irresponsible because of the fact that you would knowingly be bringing a child into this world who's quality of life would be jeopardized. Yes, that child could very well turn out fine, but how would they take care of it? And the possibility of other family members maybe being able to step in is not good enough.
Now, some of you may be say, "April. You have three kids. That's a lot. What about your own financial situation? Isn't that similar?" Clearly, I've thought of this. Well, for one, I wasn't in this financial situation until now. I wasn't exactly in the best financial situation when I got pregnant with the twins, but I had the ability to remedy that and I did. Regardless of my financial situation, though, I'm still able to make sure my childrens' needs are met. I may not be able to buy them a new toy every time we go out, but I can live with that. Point is, I do want to have another child someday. However, considering where I am in life right now, it would be incredibly irresponsible. Should I be with someone and my financial situation looks different, then it can be considered. Until then, no. But that's a difference too. I have the ability to be responsible and control whether or not I actually GET pregnant. Can we say that for everyone? Clearly not, if we want to start looking at all the children born into poverty or addicted to drugs, or thrown in dumpsters, or (god help us) chopped up by samarai swords. So, I don't think this is a good comparison.
The point of this second topic, and the last as I've just now decided, is that we should not view having children as a right, but a priveledge. They are precious, most valuable, human beings and they should be brought into the world under the best conditions possible. That doesn't mean they all have to be born into the higher tax bracket, but their fragile lives are in our hands; they are so dependant upon us. We have to be sure that we can care for them not as best as we can, but as best as they deserve.
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