Iran War Inevitable

Seymour Hersh reports on the impending war with Iran

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/07/07/080707fa_fact_hersh?currentPage=all

Immortal Technique - Tell the Truth

Disgusting War Pigs

Its one thing to hold up an image for the sake of yourself. Its another thing to use that image and completely subvert it in reality, to dupe the public, and run all the way from the bank in mad gaffing laughter.

Such is America's experience with its political leaders. And the next generation of power hungry fascists shows little hope. For instance, Barack Obama's constant shift to corporate-interests has made even his positive campaign gain black eyes and stunning jabs by his once won-over supporters. Now, for domestic spying by the government, for drilling in nature preserves, for war with Iran, all come to dominate his discussions. Its remarkable that he has not been brutalized by the public or the media for such disdainful moves and outright fraud.

And to speak of their visits to AIPAC, the globalist kingmaker of the world, plotting which Arabs to bomb next. Whenever Barack Obama or John McCain, or Nancy Pelosi go to AIPAC, and promise to protect Israel at all costs. I become absolutely disgusted by the social arrogance and political pigheadedness of our supposed national heroes. Rather than standing up for our principles of freedom, peace, and prosperity, these bozos promise to protect everyone in the world, but us. And it is true, all they care about is protecting those who scratch their back. Yes, that's right, big oil companies, communication conglomerates, the military industrial complex, and resource guidebooks from communist China. How dare they rub our good name in the mud, and go around waving flags, piping of their good deeds and benevolent nature. Bullshit! You and I know it, don't believe them, do not compromise with them, and do not buy into their games of playing social doctor to cure the world! All anybody ever wants, is to be left alone! That's all we ask for, and if these clowns knew the first thing about America, they would know what it is the nation wants and need.

So, this election cycle, don't trust the media, don't trust the shiny image they might give you or the excuses or practicalities they'll tell you why you have to vote a certain way. Remember, the answer lies with YOU, and only you can make change in this country. So when they tell you one leader is fit to become king and lead us all at his little tantrums or raging whims, do not accept it! We are the people that are the rulers, not them! It's time to regain what once was ours and restore the Republic and ourselves.

Returning the Ether

When America witnessed its first people powered technological revolution in the early 1910s and 1920s, millions of hobbyist radio operators started up stations beaming around the country, drawing in listeners, and also with the ability to converse between two places over the ether. Since the federal government began regulating bandwidth in 1927, and ultimately placing all radio control within government-backed corporate power, Americans have lost one of the greatest tools of the free market in communications.

However, with the government's socialist mandated switch to digital television on February 18, 2009, maybe there is a chance to regain the ether. After this date, no longer will television signals be broadcast through the air, via Earth's electromagnetic waves. Instead of throwing such an ingenious and influential resource to the dustbin of history, it seems logical and highly beneficial to use the ether and encourage a deregulated market of citizen television broadcasters.

Now, if our government really believes in personal and economic freedom as the paradigm for an equal society, why not take a chance and start a Revolution!?

It only seems fair to return this valuable possession back to the people, who basically created and expanded the invention, making lives better. Rather than throw it to protect an aging, decrepit bureaucracy, which benefits no one but the top. Think of the advancement in journalism, the arts, and community activism if only the people could retain this powerful outlet for a voice.

Again, as Tomas Masaryk once said,

"Democracy is not only a state form, it is not only what is written in the institutions, democracy is the opinion on life, which counts on the trust of the people, in humanity, in humanness and [democracy] is not opinions without love, and not love without opinions."

It is time we push for democracy on every level of our lives, because as of now, our government paradigm reflects corporate-fascism. Its the system of choice for dictators, and the brainchild of Benito Mussolini. Now, most Americans believe in the system, but if The People could harness a communication tool for culture, entertainment, and art , and use this to circumnavigate the corporate message, our lives would immediately improve.

This, I strongly believe. But, in order to have a free culture, a free society, we need openness in our most influential medium, the ether.

The Ron Paul Story

The Ron Paul Story video was mailed out to homes in District 14 in coastal Texas during his 1996 campaign to win back a Congressional seat after an eight year political hiatus.

The End of Free Speech

Police Oppression and Complete Degradation of First Amendment Rights outside of the 2004 Democratic Party National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts.

Includes the "free speech" cage, military helicopters, and more.

Speeches by Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xom2SPUbl48

(Mysteriously, the embed option has been disabled. Some can't handle the truth!)

The Friendly City and its fragile Violet Crown

Austin, Texas; home of freedom lovers from all over the world, the city is amongst the most vibrant and diverse in today’s American landscape. Bursting at the seams, some studies conclude that the next two years will bring an approximate 70,000 more people to the open-minded haven of the state. While the rustic, Old Southwest ideal may have brought the masses to the tiny town with a big heart, their pocketbooks are bringing the slick, sexy and exclusive atmosphere to the center of Texas. Many have commented on Austin’s 21st century transformation, such figures like former Gubernatorial Candidate Kinky Friedman dubbed it Old and New Austin. However trite it may sound, his analogy hits it right on. The difference is as stark as night and day.

When I first came to Austin from the “Sim-City” prairie metropolis of Dallas, I did not at first understand the jagged hills and cliffs, the rustic, natural, and often unpretentious side of Austin life. But, soon I grew to love its aura of smallness, community, and old-time Texas wisdom. I learned of its limestone structures, its creeping tangled oaks, branching out almost horizontally against the mounds of sod, rock, and wheat. Those who experience the culturally rich array of stores, hang-outs, and dives of the Friendly City never forget its serenity and down-to-earth honesty. The people seem to carry some of it with them, waving to bikers on the roads, easy to put out a hand to help and meet an acquaintance; community-minded, selfless and frank. While these characteristics may all ring of ideal and never completely true to life, it is that moment one feels amongst the plain of Zilker or the small peaks amongst Barton Creek. The still thriving original establishments of Waterloo decidedly make up the soul of the ever-evolving inlet.

And to see the new wealth coming into town, all rendered wards of debt. To build upon the empire and to know what made it great is to advance its searing grip. But, in reinventing the city, in commoditizing its mystique with cookie cutter pillar residencies by outside interests is to construe the truth and destroy the violent crown which once sat over these picturesque hills. The new developments are swift and all-encompassing. In the past three years, a boom in construction, even in times of economic bust, has changed the landscape and entire population makeup of areas of the city. Perhaps most visible are the new luxury condominiums built downtown off of Town Lake. More disturbing is the destruction of the West Campus community by high-rise scams and deliberate overpopulation and exploitation of a small and once serene community. Such are the wastelands the majority of Austinites will endure.

While the Austin City Council prides itself as an independent community-trusted arbiter, it could not be farther from the truth. They openly plot with high price developers, specifically working with developer-tied Cid Galindo, who ran for a council seat and eventually lost a run-off against former Neighborhood Association head Laura Morrison. It is not a question of government interference, rather their compliance in a corrupt system where again the people are ignored and the high dollar interests pandered to.

Everyone’s in business, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But, I believe it is in the best interests of this city to only buy good investments for the future of the community.

So, I urge Austinites, long time residents and newcomers to learn the history of this city and why it has become the beam of fire, which insatiably draws all nearer.