I give Pence kudos... He acted more presidential then his running mate.. He knew how to absorb attacks, dust off and go back into the chaos.. He also showed how to calmly lay some smack down without looking like a pompous ass..

I hope Kelly Anne Conway and Co took notes for Donnie for Sunday night town hall style debate

Why I’m politically brewed and not a common law fan?

I love the smell of political campaigns in the Fall. The sprouting of political yard signs, the candidate pandering, the pundit ass kissing, the “Never will until now” bandwagon supporters and the many WTF discussions that truly has me wondering about the spectator sport of American politics and the common law fan.


Honestly I don’t know which is the biggest and enjoyable spectacle to watch; the RNC/DNC Convention cheerleading or the March of the Fatigued (parents/children) at Disney?

I admit that yes I have never been a good foot soldier in the political arena (nor in life) when I had party affiliation, simply because I never showed party loyalty and never voted the “party line.” I’ve always carried a “Social Liberal/Fiscal Conservative” political mentality which is despised by many as being noncommittal, yet it’s that type of mentality that has helped major legislation get passed and keeping government out of gridlock. So slap a “scarlet letter” on me, call me a RINO/Blue Dog, because I simply don’t care.

Generally a majority of the Left/Right loyalists argue who is the worst while ignoring their own part inadequacies, guzzle their affiliated juice boxes, follow whatever their favorite talking head spews to them for 60 to 180 minutes (the time limit depends on the format you get news from), and unable to take a joke as there is a growing group of voter who are leaving the two party system. Well leaving the two party system in name only.

The last time I checked, research has shown that 43% of registered voters are considered “politically independent,” yet that number is a bit misleading. As John Sides stated in his 2009 article The Monkey Cage;

“Most independents are closet partisans. This has been well-known in political science since at least 1992. The vast majority of independents state that they lean toward a political party. They are the “independent leaners… The number of pure independents is actually quite small—perhaps 10% or so of the population. And this number has been decreasing, not increasing, since the mid-1970s. There is very little difference between independent leaners and weak partisans. Approximately 75% of independent leaners are loyal partisans.”

That’s right(!) the many that have disaffiliated their party still carry the party soapbox. In a bad analogy it’s like being antisocial but wanting to be part of the party, you still go just hang out outside.

Now I’m not quite positive that I fit into the “leaner” description because I tend to educate myself on issue and make a decision from that, although many will say I lean left. Just because I feel whatever party is correct is not part of the equation. However over the past 30 or so years the growing trend of swapping affiliation has become less on reason but more of fad and I can point to Glenn Beck as example.

Simple to say the within the past 6 years Beck has gone from Conservative to Independent to Libertarian to whatever he claims to be now as he follows the demographics not for his own “belief” but for ratings. It’s what the cool boys and girls are doing, so let’s play along. Lately that business mentality has not done Beck’s pocketbook any good.
How about another good example? After 9/11, Republicans saw a rise in registration while the opposite happened for the Democrats. The upswing in the so-called “9/11 Republicans” as they began to be known was simply because of national security as people registered to vote or “people who usually voted Democratic, but have been taken in by the Bush administration's fear-mongering” as the definition states.

Remember kids; too flip flop is to Democrat… Too negotiate or educate is to Republican.

Gotta love labels.

It’s safe to say that political loyalty has turned into political schizophrenia and for some that have swapped out it’s a little bit of political tourettes.

But the discourse is one having an open mind/independent/unaffiliated political mindset is pretty evident, well at least towards me on Social Media. For all the posts and open debate, I get more grief from Conservatives then I do Liberals. Then again when it comes to mockery, Liberals have thicker skin then their Conservative counterpart, whom seem quick to set up defenses and followed by the hurling the insults, at least in my experience.

So why am I so disliked? Better question is do I care if I’m liked or not?

Truthfully personally I don’t care if I’m liked politically, personally or professionally. I call it as I see it and that’s by educating myself as well as understanding the issue as a whole. I keep telling people “don’t live by the sound bite or the headline porn, read the entire, actually listen and not go by what you’re being told by the floating political head on your media source.”

Yet for many that’s all they need to live by, the “Right Said/Left Said” mentality. And because of that reasoning is why we have a dysfunctional government and people believe the words of a candidate when they say “I’m going to change Washington” yet so few have done so.

So what do I believe in that upsets people:
1. I have no issue with the right to gun ownership even though I do not own a gun, yet I believe we need to enforce the laws we currently have. I don’t see an issue with a gun owner registry or the need to put special laws in play for the mentally handicapped. Plus I like the idea Smart Gun technology which really gets under some folks skin as they see it as some sort of government intrusion

2. I have no problem with one's right to freedom of speech & freedom to protest/assemble but the moment (no matter the circumstances) a protest that turns violent/destructive/disruptive will only mute your voice to anyone. If you cannot take responsibility for your words then stay quiet. The majority of protests start peacefully, with the right intention, it takes own person to pervert the cause/throw the first stone to turn into a riot. Yet amazingly many do not see it that way

3. Yes more defense and border spending. Screw the wall talk as it’s another temp jobs program. If Congress truly wanted to strengthen border security they would’ve done so after 9/11, but it’s all part of the soapbox and when you take it away, it leaves them very little to argue on a daily basis. Defense spending needs to be more sensible because if the generals are saying we do not need any more Abrahams tanks. Yes a couple congressmen have manufacturers in their district making some nut or bolt, but do we need 3 or 4 duplication, but Congress keeps appropriating funds for more, you gotta wonder what type of government welfare program it is.

4. I’ve always like the idea of medical marijuana to be available for those that a terminally ill as I never understood the need for these patients to be doped on $1000/month of prescriptions to feel numb when cheaper marijuana oils are equal. Oops answered my own question, capitalize on the dying

5. Gay marriage does not affect my straight marriage. Let them marry. However, I also believe a business has their right to deny service. Seriously, if someone does not want the business of a cake go to someone who does. Does it really matter of Mrs. Cakes bakes to best Pumpkin Spice Triple Maple cake w/Coconut butter frosting and ya gotta have it?

6. The so-called “War on Christmas” is a farce. Is it really hurtful that someone saying “happy holidays” during Christmas? No it’s not especially with so many holidays being celebrated between Thanksgiving and New Years. If you want a “war on Christmas” you have to look at the commercialization of the holiday by retailers. It’s because of them that your child knows more about Santa then Jesus, so maybe to help stop the so-called war you need to look at your wallet first.

7. I understand the need for taxes and who the hell wouldn’t like to see a tax cut, but I lean more towards gradual tax cuts then the slash and burn people seem to gather around. Truly you only have to look at the problems with Kansas’ cash problems to understand that gradual cuts are more effective

8. I’ve shouted for Congressional/SCOTUS term limits for the longest time as many have begun the last few years. But until people open their ears, put away the “D/R” labels, and of course the opposition actually put a worthwhile candidate, we the people will be stuck with the same career politicians every campaign season. A SCOTUS term of 20 years is more than sufficient as well as a Congressional career no longer them 12 years in either Capitol Wing.

Now mind you these are only a few topics that popped up quickly in my peanut size brain for this post. I’m positive many will agree/disagree, hopefully with some intelligent conversation and not relying on “keyboard bravery” as a means to spout about.

Yet as entertaining (and mind-numbing) as this post was to write, it just makes me reflect further as to why I am so damn “politically brewed.”

That’s it, pay your political tab and remember to quench ones political thirst one must “Brew Free or Die!”
Cheers!

It's becoming a broken record for me.. Again I say I have no problem with one's right to freedom of speech & freedom to protest/assemble but the moment no matter the circumstances a protest that turns violent/destructive/disruptive will only mute your voice to anyone

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Time To Give The US Election System An Enema!

I don’t know about you but I think it’s time that the US Presidential election system could use a good enema to help expel what is about to happen. Let’s truly begin a movement to change the process that so many despise and weep over.

The argument over the Electoral College is a tired debate, it’s cliché to attack but it’s loved by Pundits to play games and beat the victory drum. Look it’s only a matter of time before we start hearing the cries of heartbroken about how the Electoral College system must go in favor of the popular vote. Think about it, can one, voter and candidate alike, take pride in winning the popular vote knowing full well that Hillary and Donnie are the least popular candidates in Presidential election history?

Outside of calling for candidates to partake in a version of Survivor or for higher entertainment value a game of Wipe Out, we’re stuck with the same old complaints of a system that has survived this long under its true intention.

So why not look around at where changes can take place to save the collective sanity of a nation that has been beaten down over Campaign 2016 since Campaign 2012 ended! Yes, behind the Media curtain is a list of possible contenders for the next presidential election and they must be talked about now! Because the viewers haven’t recovered from the past 4 year hangover, so keep pouring the juice.

The 2012 election hadn’t even ended and Pundits were already pulling names from their partisan sponsored hats, which explains why the GOP had such a lackluster roster thanks to likes of Hannity rubbing the shoulders and ear nibbling of Christie, Cruz, Paul and Rubio. Hell Tom Cotton wrote a letter to the Shah of Iran and people were clamoring for him to jump in.

Hey don’t get me wrong Left/Right Media were already running their pre-recorded Hillary specials before her cankles waddled to the announcement podium giving no hope to any DEM even thinking about stepping up.

In all honesty, countries like Germany and England have the right ideas on how campaigns should be run and I truly think we need to adopt some of ideas. I say this because there is absolutely no reason why a Presidential election should begin just hours after one ended!

From TV commercial limitation, stranglehold on campaign finance and a limited campaign schedule Germany and England have the right ideas. There’s a theme here and it could be enjoyable, especially for those that aren’t into politics as many claim. Let’s call it a campaign abbreviation; less advertisements, less debate, less primary, less annoyance. Yes just like a diet only with less withdrawal symptoms.

Germany only allows one 90 second political commercial per candidate. Yes just one ad for the entire campaign season and it only airs equal to that of how many votes the party received in the last election, so 100 votes equals 100 times commercial airtime. Seriously Germany does not believe in negative campaigning. For “Jolly ‘Ol” England the rules are even harsher as campaign tv commercials are banished completely.

Both Germany and UK allow candidates to campaign but those are only allowed to happen in a 6 week timeframe ending on Election Day and somewhere in that timeframe a debate may take place. Grant it that the UK voters are not choosing their prime minister, they are voting for Parliament who then choose their leaders

"If you have one party that's just able to amass a load of money and shout louder than the others, that's not healthy for democracy. And we wouldn't interpret freedom of speech to mean an unlimited ability to spend, spend, spend." Katie Ghose/Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society

Where’s the fun in trying to polarize a nation with overpriced, overplayed attack ads that spew the same regurgitated myths and tales of (insert name) opponents for people to buy bumper stickers and t-shirts to state their allegiance to one candidate/party? With all the headaches and regurgitated myths being passed we really need to put limits on everything from Candidate merchandise, Pundits endorsement, SuperPacs, and even Primary calendars. It's the latter that seems to be easiest to begin with.

There’s so much to list that has Germany and UK doing that seems to be correct however there is so much money tied up in American politics that we have become accustomed too that any changes might end in a revolt. But let’s play

Taxpayers spend just north of $400 million on primary elections. There’s no need to have 12-13 months of primary campaigning with 6 months of sporadic elections to widdle down the numerous candidates, especially when the majority of the candidates are Governors and members of Congress that aren’t doing their day jump while traveling around the nation kissing hands, shaking babies and shoveling food in their mouths while acting interested in your thoughts. I’m declaring an 8 week primary campaign calendar, say from April 1 to May 30 with everyone voting on the same day. None of this first in the nation, caucuses and super delegates garbage, simply toss tradition for a winner take all one night melee.

Candidates can still do their interviews but the true campaigning begins on April 1 and of course their advertising dollars are saved with only one commercial allowed to play. Ya know what, I'm feeling generous, so let's allow two commercials and those are only allowed to play per the candidates national approval rating. So pucker up candidates and buy stick in lip balm.

Of course we need primary debates, but those are limited to only four national debates because anything over four is just repetitive talking points and slander anyway. Besides haven’t we complained enough about the GOP’s scheduled 15-18 debates or how the DNC scheduled their debates on Saturday/Sunday evenings against College/NFL football or The Walking Dead to hide Hillary?

Plus, and for me the golden ticket, there’s truly no need for a party convention. Yes bars and strippers will be saddened by that proposal but it's not needed and a city will not have to prepare for protesters and drunk delegates.

Problem solved. Move along, enjoy your summer till the General Election begins.

As for the General Election, the primary rules apply; limit commercials to quantity of 2 and airplay equals that of National approval rating, 8 week campaign schedule that beginning with the first Tuesday after Labor Day and ending on Election Night, and the already agreed upon three debate system between the candidates.

Sounds pretty fair and balanced. How can anyone complain about that set up, outside of the candidates, media, pundits, and special interests?

Wait, what am I thinking? This is the US and I'm positive a very smart lawyer would figure out that one or two 90 second political ads is against one’s freedom of speech or a candidate would revert back to the much maligned 2008 Obama 30 minute campaign ad about his “policies and ideas” that has yet to be matched, unless you want to consider the ESPN/LeBron James free agency special as one.

The other wrinkle that shows is that of the PAC/SuperPAC that raise ungodly amounts of money to push a candidate's agenda with actually being associated with the candidate. That would be a long, expensive SCOTUS battle to get Citizens United struck from law. I have a better chance of passing a kidney stone the size of a Volkswagen Beetle then defeating Citizens United and the Koch Bros money behind it.

In the end there’s too much at stake in the our election cycle to allow changes. Special interests, political party and big money donors would not have time to gloat and spend so much time as too why their boy (or girl) is the best for the country no matter how bad they perform or embarrass.

That's it, slap the tap on some Little Bitchin' Otter Ale and pay your political tab because it's not long before you're drowning under the nozzle

CHEERS!

Has the political endorsement become a career death knell?

Think about it, the everyday usage of the words “endorse” and “support” are pretty similar in definition, however in the political arena the spin on the definitions hold greater meaning, especially in the Media and the hardcore party card holder.

For example, when a politician “endorses” a candidate/legislation, they own it, especially when they autograph their intention. But by “supporting” a candidate/legislation it leaves an open door to walk away or simply say “I was for it before being against it.” It all sounds silly, but it’s true.

I’ve always wanted to hear establishment members of either party say they can’t endorse a presumptive candidate and I always felt the GOP would be the one to fall first, more or less in thanks to the 2010 Tea Party invasion. But as “independent” as many GOP’ers say the party is, they sure are showing their colors and calling out any politician that is not “endorsing” the presumptive candidate Donnie.

I ain’t sticking up for the DEM or Hillary. DEM’s have been drinking the juice like it’s a Jonestown revival way too long in hopes of anointing Hillary to her throne. Actually I think it’s a prerequisite to swallow a big gulp once you check the “D” on your voter registration card. Hell even a large majority of the Bernie backers will fall in line when the Philly convention begins because they know it’s a safe bet and the DEM establishment’s backbone is very flexible to appease their demands.

But with five months left till the election, the “endorsement” game is in full motion. It’s fun to watch Punditries excitement to announce who’s ready to endorse, even if it’s only a Pseudo-celebrity. But the numbers don’t lie and show the party loyalty is stronger in the DEM.

As we know, the GOP holds the majority in the Senate and House, plus Governors. Currently, 12:54 Senators, 30:247 House Reps and 13:31 Governors have all pledged their undying endorsement to Donnie. Small numbers when considering the Clinton inaugural ball has already seated the current 40:46 Senators, 182:188 House Reps, and 16 Govs.
Hey give the DEM props for keeping their politicians and fandom in check.

In a way, one can understand the GOP’s crusade to find a loophole to rid themselves of having to listen to Donnie’s victory speech in Cleveland, but it’s their own fault. By having a lackluster stable of candidates for the past three Presidential election cycles, two of which were theirs to lose, it was inevitable that someone like Donnie would be victorious.

The GOP is now trying to reign in a person whose character is what people have been asking for; a tough talking, strong backbone, non-apologetic candidate or the complete opposite of McCain and Romney. GOP leadership has time and time again instructed Donnie to “tone down the rhetoric, stop speaking in abbreviation, and get on script” to rid themselves of looking like a bunch of monkeys f*cking a football.

Sorry but the analogy fits the GOP this election cycle.

For all the off color remarks, arrogance and multiple trips to Principal Preibus’ office, Donnie simply will not be broken. The Media and GOP establishment (not to mention other campaigns) never took Donnie’s entrance seriously as they considered it a typical Donnie stunt to garner the attention he relishes and if he went forth it would be a “quickie, in & out” run because he just cannot handle negativity in an adult manner. But for all his cringe worthy sound bites, he has gained momentum but what does that actually show; are the so called base tired of the career politician? Are they really tired of PC candidates bending over to gain popularity points with outside party demographics?

The genius of the Donnie campaign with spewing one-liners, spitting insults, and of course soapbox knee jerk reactionism sound bites has people gathering and Media loving those ratings. He has forced every candidate, politician and punditry to consistently mention his name during every interview.

The Media feels it’s necessary for those who have endorsed to address Donnie’s actions and as of late it’s left many out in the cold with his folk. Speaker Paul Ryan has been taking heat for not jumping on board the endorsement train immediately and then when he finally did, it was in a “ho-hum” manner yet that has had him scorning Donnie’s remarks which brought Sarah Palin riding her caribou from the Great White North in an attempt to knock Ryan out of office.

Psst! Hey Sarah, even he loses his primary, he can still be speaker, but since Ryan is ahead by 90% I’d say keep your day job (whatever that might be).

No matter how many times the GOP establishment will have to wave their magical hand, the mouth of Donnie can’t be stopped. They’ve tried the teleprompter adjustment, they’ve tried handing him scripts, they’ve requested softer voice, but it has proven all for not as the Media loves unscripted Donnie.

Half-witted statements such as; "He's not a war hero. He's a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren't captured," when talking about Sen. McCain’s failed 2008 Presidential bid or in pointing to an African American supporter at rally: "Oh, look at my African-American over here. Look at him.Are you the greatest?" to the current “ask the gays” when asked about which candidate will be more supportive of the LGBT community, have the GOP scrambling like the Keystone cops, trying to control the fire and get back on message.

It will be interesting to see if the GOP endorsement numbers go up or how many will cop-out and go for the “supportive” role to save face come November. As I’ve stated in the past, I am not endorsing nor supporting either Hillary or Donnie and that leaves the only alternative as Gary Johnson. But then he had to go and pull a “Putin” with a shirtless GQ photo shoot!

That’s it, slap the political tap and stock up the liquor cabinet because it’s gonna be a bumping 5 months

CHEERS!

It's time for a collective sigh and take an election sabbatical

It's time for an election sabbatical which means the Media will be pulling stories out of their ass to pass the time.

We’ve reached the point in the election season when the electorate takes a collective *sigh* and punches out for a break from a very toxic campaign season. Yet with people punching out till the Party conventions commence in a few months this leaves Major Cable networks to keep plugging away every day/every hour with regurgitated or “creative” stories hoping to keep ratings up and viewers in their seats.

Except MSNBC, they have to make sure they replay old “Locked Up” episodes or fulfill their Soccer telecast contract.

Yes, a large majority of the voting population has begun to check out on the campaigns. Events like proms, graduations, last day of school parties and scheduled vacations are taking over while others are manicuring their lawns or smoking out the neighborhood with cookouts. And why shouldn’t they, the interest had peaked a few months ago and now it’s time to decompress till the next go around.

The presumptive candidates have been crowned even though a couple still are hanging onto hopes of some sort of miracle to happen. Debate theatrics are on hiatus till September and all that’s left to report are personal attacks and “road warrior” journalism, as it becomes a “guesstimation” of policies, renewal of pundit contracts and a much needed campaign refresh.

Media may soon hire Psychologists to chip away at Trump’s mommie issues, Psychic medians sent to Fort Marcy Park to conjure up the ghost of Vince Foster or possibly contract the breeders of the late Clinton pet Buddy just fill time.

Move along, move along there are no stories to report here. Well none that we haven’t heard before.

I have fun with my Facebook/Twitter postings poking fun at our political system. Articles on politics, punditry, politicians, campaigns and other articles of interest has become a great social experiment. It’s easy to compare those that are “talking point memoheads” or those that are just repeating what their fave pundit spewed on the air to those that pay attention to the full spectrum. Sometimes the conversations are respectfully disagreeable while others are not for the casual viewer.

Yet over the past week or two, the conversations have dropped as people have heard enough of Hillary/Donnie promises or hatred of the other party. You know the “Soros fiends” and “Koch suckers” comments. People need to take a collective breathe, stop finding new avenues of entertainment to ridicule the opposing political thought or share some absurd meme that will eventually become truth to some because it’s easier to believe than to research.

Every campaign cycle, political conversations have become more of contact sport then intelligent debate. Better get a helmet as this year’s looking to be a keyboard bravery slobber knocker. Also, look into buying a good pair of hip waders, as a “yuge” wall of bullshit is about to go up.

The Media is filling the void with debates on Donnie’s alter-ego “John Miller,” Billy’s past love affairs, rankings of the biggest womanizing presidents and of course tax returns. Why? Because people love tabloid stories concerning the candidates who claim to be “just like you” or what was last week’s printed story to be considered “misreported/misquoted/misprinted” to be argued by paid campaign pundits.

We need, no, we want tabloid stories too keep our political bellies happy till the Conventions in a few short months.

I admit I find humor in the renewed attacks in Bill Clinton’s history of “extracurricular” activities because once Donnie’s womanizing history enters the conversation its immediate backlash. Neither past is acceptable but then again I don’t recall Billy going public calling Lewinsky or Jones fat pigs or hideous looking individuals.
It’s the void between now and the first Presidential debate that the Media will use to help sway the undecided so be afraid, be very afraid. But will all the waiting have people change their minds? At this point, too many have invested too much time in making sure the opposition does not win regardless if the candidate has their favor. But isn’t that the real issue; is this the right candidate to represent your political party or just the last person standing?

We can talk about all the flaws and embellishments of the anointed Hillary/Donnie candidacies. Actually Media will do the talking and those that are heavily invested in their party of choice will just repeat those words.

It’s the folks that I have talked too that are planning to sit out 2016 all together in some form of protest thanks to Hillary/Donnie. This cannot happen! We have a responsibility to make sure people get their asses to the voting booth in November.

It’s simple. OK, you don’t like either presidential choice, I get it, and I’m with ya. However there’s more to Election Day then just picking a president. Representatives and Senate seats are up for grabs at all levels of government and not to mention action on local/state issues on taxes to policy change on contracts. If anything go to the booth, vote for the issues and write your name or “none of the above” for president.

Yes you can do that!!!

In all honestly the 2016 Presidential election has always been the GOP’s to lose and what have they accomplished thus far is like watching a monkey trying to f*ck a football. One would think with so much internal strife people are hoping that delegates pull some sort of Delta House walkout while humming the National Anthem.

And for all those people that say “by doing that it’s a vote for Hillary/Donnie” just shut up. My “none of the above” vote knocks out one of those Hillary/Donnie votes as well. So call it even and go drink a double Key Lime Pie Frappuccino with caramel sprinkles, wrap your man-bun real tight and puff on your e-cig.

Then again people are more interested in the politics of the latest Captain America: Civil War movie then the realistic politics of ass kissing lying adultery obsessed fat women mockery tax cheating storylines of Campaign 2016 that the Media is obsessed with.

That’s it! Slap the tap on some Moose Drool while paying your political tab and keep checking out Maple Match to find a Canadian willing to bring you into their home

CHEERS!

The Far Right Wing Paradox: There's Nothing Noble About Being Part Of It

Everyone can agree terrorism is the great unknown nowadays for the world to fear more for the fact that no one knows who, where and/or when an attack could happen. But here in the Good ‘ol US of A, there’s been a massive growth in homegrown terrorism (or is that a growth in homegrown terrorism acceptance) that should be feared more than international terrorism.

"Look at the hate we’re breeding, look at the fear we’re feeding, look at the lives we’re leading, the way we’ve always done before…"

– Gun n’ Roses/Civil War/ Use Your Illusion II

Pretty striking lyrics from a song that’s over 25 years old yet fits perfectly in today’s society especially when looking back over the past few years. Regardless it’s an alarming trend that needs to be squashed before it destroys us from within.

A few months ago, the Southern Law Poverty Center released a report that noted “The number of hate groups on the radical right has nearly doubled in the past 16 years, from 457 in 1999 to 892 in 2015: antigovernment militiamen, white supremacists, aggressive abortion foes, domestic Islamist radicals, neo-Nazis, black separatists, and lovers of the Confederate battle flag make up just a portion of the list of Hate groups.”

I’ll wait a few seconds and let you re-read that last paragraph again. 4…3…2…1

Did you see it?

Yes folks, believe it or not both domestic Islamist radicals and white supremacists/Neo-Nazis are equals in the radical right movement. When I say “equal” I’m referring to the definition of a hate group; an organized group or movement that advocates and practices hatred, hostility, or violence towards members of a race, ethnicity, nation, religion, gender and/or gender identity, sexual orientation and any other designated sector of society.

That’s a pretty clear description that bundles these groups as one giant dysfunctional family of hate. People need educated too look further into these groups and not just fixate on appearance or their abstract belief in religion to realize they are more equal then explained by the media talking heads.

Hate is hate. It’s bred. It’s taught. ‘Nuff said.

To be fair, if you do not know the definition of Left Wing terrorism is “terroristic action that wants to overthrow capitalist system with socialist society.” Kind of simple don’t you think?

However today’s microcosm of the growing acceptance of domestic terrorism that centers mostly on antigovernment and anti abortion violence gets overshadowed when it comes to anything noted with the portrayal of “Muslim” or “Islamist” in its title. Thank you media for centering on ratings and keeping one form of hate up front and center over another!
Before I go further, I am not attacking one religion or another, everyone has an interpretation of their respected religious writings or they just follow what they are told to the extreme level. I know many religious people of different faiths and they all have their own understanding of that belief. Some are good people and some are assholes who believe they are right no matter what.

OK with that said I ain’t gonna backtrack and review the San Bernardino shooters or other Islamic motives as we already know they were radicalized under some perverted ideology of their religion and those actions are not accepted. NO ONE should be accepting these actions inside our borders, citizen or immigrant alike. However, it’s the anti-government and anti-abortion individual/group that have been placed upon pedestal or shall I call them “martyrs” by many that are very disturbing, it’s their belief of being impervious to the law of the land that is causing more harm than anyone else.

As I’m writing this, the 21st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing conducted by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols has passed. A great reminder of how anti-government individual/groups feel violence is best to be heard.

Research shows both McVeigh and Nichols were radicalized by the anti-government “Sovereign Citizens’ movement, a group that has committed many crimes, including killing of police officers. The group used the events of Ruby Ridge and Camp Davidian to help fuel the rage of McVeigh and Nichols. It’s also worth noting that McVeigh had even traveled to Waco, Texas during the government standoff to see this “tyranny” first hand.

By the time McVeigh was sentenced to the death penalty for his attack, he had became a martyr for many hate groups while other anti-government groups were appreciative of his anti-government stance however they did not agree with his action.

Or how about Rep. Steven King standing on an emotional soapbox and using the action of Andrew Joseph Stack III to further his agenda against the IRS?
Many do not remember who Andrew Joseph Stack III was, so let’s go down memory lane.

Andrew Joseph Stack III became another anti-government martyr for a blink of an eye after he flew his single engine plane into an Austin Texas office building that housed the IRS, FBI as well as the offices of St Edwards University because he held grievances about the US tax code that he claimed ruined his life in 2010.

Again, many praised his actions because there’s a large majority of people who complain about the excess of our tax codes and call for the abolishment of the IRS all together. That action was further cemented in the “abolish the IRS” banter by Rep King who stated “the attack was “sad,” “by the same token,” it was justified because once the right succeeds at abolishing the IRS, “it’s going to be a happy day for America.”

This elected official gives a back handed praise to actions that injured many, destroyed property and he attempted to use it to help his platform to gain support for his plan to rid the US of the IRS. How the hell does he still hold a seat in government?

The misguided mischief of Cliven Bundy led talking heads like Sean Hannity on a path of misinformation that enjoyed resurgence by his sons Ammon and Ryan when they led their band of “Vanilla ISIS” or “Y’all Qaeda” militia brothers in taking over a government facility at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. “Y’ALL Qaeda” followers packed up their campers and trucks, left their families and jobs behind with delusions of righteousness, not to mention very little supplies to only have their venture end in the arrest of the Bundy Bros and the death of Robert Finicum; a person whose actions of running away in high speed chase, almost running over an officer and not listening while reaching for his gun is somehow now martyred by some militias across the nation makes absolutely no sense.

The amount of anti-government groups and their actions is startling as they feel to above the law, yet bang pots when the law supposedly violates their freedoms. Many anti-government militia groups have denounced the actions of the Bundy Bros as the incorrect way of being heard and causing a greater government oversight into their movements and gatherings.

For me there’s a hypocritical theme with the event of Malhear in that people celebrate the actions of the Bundy Bros but mock that of Occupy Wall Street years prior. Both settled on public land without permission; one squatted while the other used force.

Then there are the anti-abortion individuals/groups that have made greater gains recently, violent and non-violent alike, after decades of hidden agendas. From the recent Richard Lewis Dear to Eric Rudolph to Scott Roeder, people praise their actions, some raising the Bible and chant “eye for an eye” as just cause for their actions. Death is death, yet it’s mostly the innocent who die in these attacks.

To stay current, what Richard Lewis Dear did was kill innocent people outside of the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood. People cheered on social media outlets for his assault that killed 3 innocent people and injured another 9, some calling it the Lords work. Those that died: Iraqi war veteran Ke’Arre Stewart, Police Officer Garret Swasey and Jennier Markovsky did not need to die because of one person’s delusional thought. They were at the facility either helping a friend or scheduled doctor check-up.

Now what if a child was hurt during his selfish stupidity? Would people still be cheering him?

In the end, there seems to be a form of fun, if you can call it fun, is how people immediately flip the topic to whether or not those involved were/are Democrat or Republican. Who the hell cares? Its insufficient material to the story, but it makes people happy so they label to which political thoughts are worse.

So stupid a society we have that people want to destroy history in an attempt to cleanse the nation. Even in a Utopian environment when time passes some form of hate rises.


That’s it, slap the tap, my head hurts and the bottle of Titanic Irish Whiskey has gone belly up
CHEERS!