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August 17, 2008

McCain vs Obama – Religious Showdown

Filed under: Back Home — Tags: , , , , — Paul @ 12:20 am

So they both participated in a religious debate with the author of ‘The Purpose Driven Life’ at some church called Saddlebags or something similar.  What exactly makes that ok?

Did we NOT just reform Iraq’s government because it was based on religion?  Do we NOT have seperation of church and state?  We’re throwing out our OWN RULES and showing our utter hypocrisy.  Both McCain and Obama showed how they really don’t understand our government by appearing in the debate.

America no longer even keeps its own values straight.  Maybe that’s why our citizens no longer do either.  I don’t know, but it was terribly irresponsible and an anti-patriotic sentiment for the church to even SUGGEST hosting, let alone go through with it…and grand finale…for the candidates to PARTICIPATE.  All around bad behavior.  Mike Gravel really still does have my heart <3

PS- Don Werner of Northfield has to be one of the most ignorant neo-conservative religious right members that I have ever heard.  If anyone reads the Northfield News, you know you can count on him to be there to not only screw up American politics, but also the religion he claims to be a part of.  Two for two Don, keep ‘er up!

August 15, 2008

Growing misconceptions

Filed under: Back Home — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Paul @ 1:52 am

ASome people believe that our country is a single religion nation. It is not.  We were built on the basis of freedom, a term we toss around at every turn yet seldom admit what it really means.  To some we’re only free when it suits their religious psuedo-political ideals.  Just because something is against your religion doesn’t mean you have to ban everything outright.  Why is it that right wing neo conservatives feel the need to buckle down the whole country to a certain religion’s standards?

Lack of religion is causing our country to lose their morals. Nope, wrong again.  There’s a lot of factors that play into this, including bad parenting, misguided government control, etc etc.  I think a lot of what happened here is that people started to take advantage of our ‘freedom’ without fully taking on the included responsibilities.  We’re supposed to WATCH THE NEWS.  We’re supposed to FOLLOW CAMPAIGNS.  We’re supposed to be ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY.  But of course as long as we GET WHAT WE WANT as SOON AS WE WANT IT, we’re happy.  We’re a fat culture, in more ways than ever.

Our government cannot be trusted. That actually sounds like something someone on the right wing would say.  The fact is, it’s Bush that can’t be trusted.  I am so gung ho about people getting their faith restored in our government it’s not even funny.  I want people to see tangible effects of the government doing positive things here and abroad.  We don’t need to help anyone else right now (Iraq), what we need is to clean up our own country and take the initiative to help out.

There will be change once a new president is elected. This one I’m really worried about.  I’m not so much against a conservative president, but McCain?  No.  People…how has Bush helped us?  Really?  It’s ridiculous that we’d even consider a presidential conidate that has so much in common with our current caricature of a president.  Obama at least should’ve gotten a decent rival.  One that wouldn’t make me want to leave the country if he were to be elected.

As a closing thought, do we really exist?  There has yet to be proof.  One day at a time.  Live and then die.  Let’s not squander our time making artificial rules that mean nothing in the grand scheme of time.

In perspective, I can’t get married.  Why?  Because the religious right thinks it’s an abomination.  I didn’t choose to be gay.  To put it bluntly, I do not want to procreate.  As in I have no interest in doing what is required.  That is definitely a genetic trait that is abnormal, seeing as how most males want to get as much tail as they can, but it’s not something to cry witch over either.

I will die.  Whether or not I die happy in the arms of my husband does not seem like a choice that is fair to make by another person.  I hate how people choose these witch hunt topics that never have anything to do with what’s really going on.  Love is biological, it’s not religious.  Don’t make it something it’s not.  And last time I checked, love was not offensive.

February 4, 2008

SUPPORT / SUPPORT

Filed under: Back Home, GAY, Politics — Tags: , , , , — Paul @ 3:34 pm

First off, I want to thank EVERYONE who has given me support through what has been one of the most difficult points of my life.  There have been some road bumps with people’s opinions, but I’m happy to say for the most part people have offered me their love and support.  I don’t think any of you can really comprehend just how much that has meant to me.  Whether that was an email, call, message, or a comment right here on my blog… they were all read and kept dear to me.  So I just wanted to tell you all that yes, it really has meant that much to me.  Lots of impact on my life (for the better).

Second, I want to ask you to support someone else.  That person would be Barack Obama.  He is offering us a chance to get away from what has failed us and offers a brand new alternative.  This is the person that is challenging the stereotypes of our country.  This is the face of the new America, a bright future for a country full of potential.  I’m not sure if he can stop the recession, I don’t know if he can rectify what has been done in the Middle East.  But I do know that it’s not guaranteed with anyone else either and his plans seem sound.  It’s just this new vision that I think would be extremely healthy for our country.  Sometimes change comes as a forced garment that bulges in all the wrong places and would rip if you bent over.  Sometimes though, change is that thing that you’ve just got to grab when the moment comes.  And if you’d like me to finish the clothing metaphor, it’s that outfit that you’ve been lusting over for MONTHS suddenly on sale.  You just have to buy it and you know it’s going to look good.

Feb. 5.  Support Barack Obama.  For America.

January 31, 2008

My letter was published

Filed under: Back Home, Politics — Tags: , , , , — Paul @ 6:31 pm

Step one in world domination: completed.

Heh, I am pretty proud of myself though.  Mainly for the fact that the two men I addressed get to read it, not really that I thought it was all that amazing.  Thanks for everyone who participated in the great debate via Facebook.

Oh, and by the way Minnesotans: FEBRUARY 5TH!  CAUCUS!  BE THERE!  (Obama needs you!)

January 8, 2008

Oops, look both ways!

Filed under: Back Home, Politics, Rant, Tech — Tags: , , , — Paul @ 9:05 pm

Look what using iPods can do to kids these days:

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Probably a good indicator of which way the iPod’s success will eventually go too.  Sorry Jobs, your company’s getting a bit too cool!  Teenagers will eventually seek something more original.

Anyways, I would also like to tag this post with some political tidbits.  I love Obama.  He is awesome.  I really hope he wins the election in November.  And of course there are rampant rumors of Secret Service beefing up protection because of possible threats to his life, but I hope those are unfounded.  I would be devastated if something were to happen.  I think he offers a refreshing hope for this country (considering he’s a mainstream candidate).  As far as the little people go, Gravel and Kucinich forever!

As a closing note, I’d like to mention that the email forward that says Obama won’t say the pledge is FALSE.  Yes, that’s right, some of you argued with me and backed up your opinion with an URBAN LEGEND.  (You know who you are dear family members <3)  I check things out.

January 3, 2008

Zune breaks into mainstream…

Filed under: Back Home, CAR, Politics, Tech — Tags: , , , , , , , — Paul @ 11:07 pm

A lot of you who frequent my blog know that I love to write about my favorite MP3 playing underdog, the Zune.  Now that school is back in session, I’ve seen a surprising number of people with them!  Not the sexy new generation though…the, um, older version.  Which I don’t really like.  But that friends, is beside the point!  The whole Zune philosophy revolves around the ability to share music, pictures, and podcasts.  Now there are actually people in my two to share things with!  What a surprise!  I honestly didn’t think that there would be as many new Zune owners as there are.  Well done Microsoft.  I’m actually liking my Zune80 more as I find out more little features.  Hope that it doesn’t get passed over in Microsoft’s CES presentation…

Oh.  And I ran out of gas today.  And had to wait an hour for my dad to bring me new gas.  Fun.

(One more thing, the rumor at the moment is that Obama and Huckabee won.  Obama…YAY!  On the Republican side though, take my word for it, Huckabee will kill this country.  I am not even joking folks.  He will kill this nation dead.)

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