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Overreaching corporate controls of food, housing, clothing, medicine, transportation, information, and education have been a serious concern of mine for decades. Consequently I've spent a great deal of time studying and practicing self-sufficiency/ removal from "the grid".
I no longer have credit cards, I raise my own vegetables and chickens, am an herbalist, a reiki master, a shiatsu practitioner who's worked with people with serious illnesses for more than a decade, as well as an ordained minister [I call myself a shamanist because it's the closest description of what I do, not because I'm from Tibet].
I've worked in construction for many years, and I've spent some time beating dead horses on the subject of independance from corporate control and learning to live a life of value as opposed to one of dehumanization.
My message to surburbanites: rototill your front lawn, grow vegetables, put up solar panels, stay home more often, make things for yourself, and cut up your credit cards.
Live your life as if truth, honor, and love were the most important things.
The corporate culture would have us believe that we owe someone rent for the privilege of being on the planet, that some pigs are more equal than others, that it's important to be royalty- as opposed to noble- and that happiness is available for purchase.
I spend a lot of time trying to figure out the truth of things.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Living in the Plastic Age SHARE
A wise man discusses the insanity of this year's election zoo.
Living in the Plastic Age SHARE
A wise man discusses the insanity of this year's election zoo.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
The Ugly Truth About Online Anonymity SHARE
High-Traffic Colluding TOR Routers in Washington, D.C. and the Ugly Truth About Online Anonymity.
This is one reason I have no secrets online. For one thing, it's futile, and for another, keeping track of lies is too much work. I'd rather be truthfully redundant than live in a state of confused mendacity [poor old Karl Rove].
Those interested in democracy, freedom of speech, & datamining will find this of interest
The Ugly Truth About Online Anonymity SHARE
High-Traffic Colluding TOR Routers in Washington, D.C. and the Ugly Truth About Online Anonymity.
This is one reason I have no secrets online. For one thing, it's futile, and for another, keeping track of lies is too much work. I'd rather be truthfully redundant than live in a state of confused mendacity [poor old Karl Rove].
Those interested in democracy, freedom of speech, & datamining will find this of interest
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Friday, April 9, 2010
George W. Bush 'knew Guantánamo prisoners were innocent' SHARE
George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld covered up that hundreds of innocent men were sent to the Guantánamo Bay prison camp because they feared that releasing them would harm the push for war in Iraq and the broader War on Terror, according to a new document obtained by The Times.
George W. Bush 'knew Guantánamo prisoners were innocent' SHARE
George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld covered up that hundreds of innocent men were sent to the Guantánamo Bay prison camp because they feared that releasing them would harm the push for war in Iraq and the broader War on Terror, according to a new document obtained by The Times.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Richest 1% Have Captured America's Wealth SHARE
What begins sounding like polemic evolves into thought-provocation of the highest caliber regarding the current crisis and the disparities between classes in this country.
Second of two articles, highly recommended reading.
The Richest 1% Have Captured America's Wealth SHARE
What begins sounding like polemic evolves into thought-provocation of the highest caliber regarding the current crisis and the disparities between classes in this country.
Second of two articles, highly recommended reading.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Economic Elite Have Engineered an Extraordinary Coup, Threatening the Very Existence of the Middle Class SHARE
What begins sounding like polemic evolves into thought-provocation of the highest caliber regarding the current crisis and the disparities between classes in this country.
First of two articles, highly recommended reading.
The Economic Elite Have Engineered an Extraordinary Coup, Threatening the Very Existence of the Middle Class SHARE
What begins sounding like polemic evolves into thought-provocation of the highest caliber regarding the current crisis and the disparities between classes in this country.
First of two articles, highly recommended reading.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Finding Farmworkers SHARE
In the last days of 2008, President George W. Bush's administration gave a parting gift to agribusiness: The Labor Department rescinded certain hiring regulations and lowered minimum wages for temporary foreign workers, undoing labor protections that had been in place since 1988.
Finding Farmworkers SHARE
In the last days of 2008, President George W. Bush's administration gave a parting gift to agribusiness: The Labor Department rescinded certain hiring regulations and lowered minimum wages for temporary foreign workers, undoing labor protections that had been in place since 1988.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
US SoldierS' Deaths Embarrass US and Pakistan SHARE
The fragile Pakistani government of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and President Asaf Ali Zardari was deeply embarrassed Wednesday when a massive bombing killed 3 US soldiers on the ground in that country. The Pakistani public has been increasingly upset about US military and para-military (Blackwater/ Xe) actions in their country. On Tuesday, several US drone strikes killed a total of 29 persons. The controversy over wheth
US SoldierS' Deaths Embarrass US and Pakistan SHARE
The fragile Pakistani government of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and President Asaf Ali Zardari was deeply embarrassed Wednesday when a massive bombing killed 3 US soldiers on the ground in that country. The Pakistani public has been increasingly upset about US military and para-military (Blackwater/ Xe) actions in their country. On Tuesday, several US drone strikes killed a total of 29 persons. The controversy over wheth
Sunday, January 10, 2010
North American Imams Issue a Fatwa: AGAINST TERRORISM SHARE
Canadian and US Imams have issued a fatwa against terrorism in North America:
"any attack on Canada and the United States is an attack on the freedom of Canadian and American Muslims. Any attack on Canada and the United States is an attack on thousands of mosques across North America. It is a duty of every Canadian and American Muslim to safeguard Canada and the USA." Full text at the link.
North American Imams Issue a Fatwa: AGAINST TERRORISM SHARE
Canadian and US Imams have issued a fatwa against terrorism in North America:
"any attack on Canada and the United States is an attack on the freedom of Canadian and American Muslims. Any attack on Canada and the United States is an attack on thousands of mosques across North America. It is a duty of every Canadian and American Muslim to safeguard Canada and the USA." Full text at the link.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Hell Freezes Over: Limbaugh Loves Union Hospitals and Socialized Medicine SHARE
When Limbaugh was released from Queen's Medical Center, he cheerily noted, "The treatment I received here was the best that the world has to offer."
Whether he realized it or not, Limbaugh was praising the care he received from union nurses in one of the country's most progressive health care systems. On behalf of the labor movement and health reform advocates everywhere, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, Rush!
Hell Freezes Over: Limbaugh Loves Union Hospitals and Socialized Medicine SHARE
When Limbaugh was released from Queen's Medical Center, he cheerily noted, "The treatment I received here was the best that the world has to offer."
Whether he realized it or not, Limbaugh was praising the care he received from union nurses in one of the country's most progressive health care systems. On behalf of the labor movement and health reform advocates everywhere, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, Rush!
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Blackwater's Secret War in Pakistan SHARE
Members of an elite division of Blackwater are at the center of a secret program in which they plan targeted assassinations of suspected Taliban and Al Qaeda operatives, "snatch and grabs" of high-value targets and other sensitive action inside and outside Pakistan, an investigation by The Nation has found.
Blackwater's Secret War in Pakistan SHARE
Members of an elite division of Blackwater are at the center of a secret program in which they plan targeted assassinations of suspected Taliban and Al Qaeda operatives, "snatch and grabs" of high-value targets and other sensitive action inside and outside Pakistan, an investigation by The Nation has found.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Fort Hood Shootings: In Depth/ Background Coverage SHARE
"Twelve soldiers were killed and at least 31 injured in shootings at Fort Hood Army base in Central Texas Thursday afternoon."
Truthout covers not only today's tragedy but links several stories from the past several years to give a deeper look at what happened there.
Fort Hood Shootings: In Depth/ Background Coverage SHARE
"Twelve soldiers were killed and at least 31 injured in shootings at Fort Hood Army base in Central Texas Thursday afternoon."
Truthout covers not only today's tragedy but links several stories from the past several years to give a deeper look at what happened there.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Girardi: A Real MVP SHARE
You win the Super Bowl, you go to Disneyland. You win the Indy 500, you drink the milk. You win the World Series, you ... help a car crash victim?
If you're Joe Girardi you do.
Girardi: A Real MVP SHARE
You win the Super Bowl, you go to Disneyland. You win the Indy 500, you drink the milk. You win the World Series, you ... help a car crash victim?
If you're Joe Girardi you do.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Pelosi Vindicated SHARE
Remember a little while ago Nancy Pelosi was under Full Rovebot Attack for saying that the CIA had lied to Congress? She was castigated for everything from PMS to treason? Yeah. Well, gee, color me shocked and awed, turns out that the CIA DID lie to Congress.
So now the Rovebots are all going to apologize for a. covering the lies, and b. creating new ones, right? Right?
Pelosi Vindicated SHARE
Remember a little while ago Nancy Pelosi was under Full Rovebot Attack for saying that the CIA had lied to Congress? She was castigated for everything from PMS to treason? Yeah. Well, gee, color me shocked and awed, turns out that the CIA DID lie to Congress.
So now the Rovebots are all going to apologize for a. covering the lies, and b. creating new ones, right? Right?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Jack Rice: Pull Troops from Afghanistan Now SHARE
Former CIA guy Jack Rice discusses the whys and wherefores of Obama's impending mistake in Afghanistan.
Jack Rice: Pull Troops from Afghanistan Now SHARE
Former CIA guy Jack Rice discusses the whys and wherefores of Obama's impending mistake in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
"See You Soon, If We’re Still Alive" SHARE
The only two Westerners living on their own in Kandahar have been bombed, ambushed, and nearly sold to kidnappers. Here's what they've learned about the country where war just won't end.
"See You Soon, If We’re Still Alive" SHARE
The only two Westerners living on their own in Kandahar have been bombed, ambushed, and nearly sold to kidnappers. Here's what they've learned about the country where war just won't end.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Mobilization for Healthcare for All SHARE
"October 15th announces the arrival of a new force on the political landscape: Americans across the country who have had enough of the insurance company death panels are standing up –and sitting in– to end their abuse once and for all. If we have to go to jail to move our nation to enact reform that finally guarantees the right to health care for all, so be it. The status quo cannot continue."
Organizing at site, below.
Mobilization for Healthcare for All SHARE
"October 15th announces the arrival of a new force on the political landscape: Americans across the country who have had enough of the insurance company death panels are standing up –and sitting in– to end their abuse once and for all. If we have to go to jail to move our nation to enact reform that finally guarantees the right to health care for all, so be it. The status quo cannot continue."
Organizing at site, below.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
More Bullshyte From the Insurance Companies SHARE
The insurance "industry", whose only product is paperwork, needs to be removed from the discussion. Period.
More Bullshyte From the Insurance Companies SHARE
The insurance "industry", whose only product is paperwork, needs to be removed from the discussion. Period.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sustainable Biz Models, Sustainable Giving, Great Idea! SHARE
WHAT if you could donate money to your favorite non-profit, but instead of losing money in the deal, you actually ended up saving? That’s the idea behind CommonKindness.com, a national “coupons with a conscience†Web site launched at the end of August by two local mothers-turned-entrepreneurs.
Sustainable Biz Models, Sustainable Giving, Great Idea! SHARE
WHAT if you could donate money to your favorite non-profit, but instead of losing money in the deal, you actually ended up saving? That’s the idea behind CommonKindness.com, a national “coupons with a conscience†Web site launched at the end of August by two local mothers-turned-entrepreneurs.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Jack Rice Covers the National Equality March on Air America & Blip TV SHARE
The National Equality March is part of a LGBT Gay movement demanding fully equal rights. Jack Rice of Air America radio does a wonderful job of covering the action & participants in a series of +/- 40 second interviews, etc. Here he interviews Dan Choi, the military linguist fired under "Don't Ask Don't Tell". To the right of the video screen find an "older/ newer" choice button to view other videos from Jack's day's work
Jack Rice Covers the National Equality March on Air America & Blip TV SHARE
The National Equality March is part of a LGBT Gay movement demanding fully equal rights. Jack Rice of Air America radio does a wonderful job of covering the action & participants in a series of +/- 40 second interviews, etc. Here he interviews Dan Choi, the military linguist fired under "Don't Ask Don't Tell". To the right of the video screen find an "older/ newer" choice button to view other videos from Jack's day's work
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
Marge Simpson on the cover of Playboy SHARE
As a woman, I find this fascinating. The 2d symbols of femininity have come full circle here, and the completely fake idea of what a woman is- in this case The Venus of Springfield- has taken the place of the airbrushed silicon fakes that preceded her. Those of us who are mere unaugmented flesh still cannot compete, but at least we can laugh.
Marge Simpson on the cover of Playboy SHARE
As a woman, I find this fascinating. The 2d symbols of femininity have come full circle here, and the completely fake idea of what a woman is- in this case The Venus of Springfield- has taken the place of the airbrushed silicon fakes that preceded her. Those of us who are mere unaugmented flesh still cannot compete, but at least we can laugh.
