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George Carlin...The Thinker

George Carlin On Religion ObjectiveThought.com  12-23-5   When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. No contest. No contest. Religion. Religion easily has the greatest bullshit story ever told. Think about it. Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever 'til the end of time!   But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle mon

Anarchy and the human spirit

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All my life whenever the word Anarchy or Anarchist was brought up in conversation or song lyrics I was always lead to believe that it was a horrible thing and led so far as to believe that it could be construed as treason. As I have grown older and become more and more aware of the world and life in general I will be the first to say that this is simply not the truth. Merriam Webster.com defines Anarchy as follows: Main Entry:  an·ar·chy    Pronunciation: \ˈa-nÉ™r-kÄ“, -ËŒnär-\ Function:  noun Etymology: Medieval Latin  anarchia,  from Greek, from  anarchos  having no ruler, from  an-  +  archos  ruler Date: 1539 1 a   :  absence of government  b   :  a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority  c   :  a utopian society of individuals who enjoy complete freedom without government 2 a   :  absence or denial of any authority or established order  b   :  absence of order  :   Now, by this definition and following with the Greek root from whi

Getting Answers-Part 1...

Anyone who knows me knows that I am weird...that is to say I have always marched to the beat of a different drummer. I have always lived my life the way I wanted to and that hasn't always agreed with everyone involved in my life and probably still doesn't. It has provided me with legal issues and hindered my ability to do many of the things I truly desire in this world.  I do not however let it get me down anymore...  I was severely depressed for many years and turned to alcohol as a way to cope with what life was dealing me. Along the way there were failed relationships, stints in jail, a felony conviction, the loss of a marriage, and numerous other things. Some folks figured just because I chose a path in life that I needed to take that I was trash or a loser...not so. I have always been a thinker, a scholar, a learner. I have always had an insatiable appetite for knowledge and a heart of gold. I have been seeking answers my whole life and just recently I have begun to find

Happy Holidays!!!

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I was checking Facebook today when I woke up and read a wonderful post from NORML. I just wanted to pass along the sentiment... On this National day of recognition, 4-20, among those of us who are referred to as the counterculture of this nation, please remember to not only celebrate the wonderful gift of cannabis but to take the time and look around you at the people who call us the counterculture and inform and educate them to the benefits of cannabis, not only medicinally, but spiritually as well. It is our responsibility today to approach those we know who are "not cool" and let them into our world and be messengers and missionaries of the cause, if you will. Happy 420 everyone!!! P.S. Don't forget to give back to Mother Earth on Thursday...it is her day that day!

Our local State Rep. and Senator "Just say No"...

Recently I wrote to my local State Senator and State Representative regarding HB1393 also known as "The compassionate use of marijuana act" that is currently being reviewed by the state health and human services committee. I asked each of them where they stood on the issue and to please explain briefly why they held the position that they do. Dave Reed simply responded to me via email with a resounding "Opposed" and did not offer any further comment on the matter which in my book means he is either under informed or close minded to the issue at hand. Sen. Don White responded to me on some beautiful letterhead (which made me wonder if he pays for that out of pocket, or if we taxpayers do) and addressed the issue of marijuana legalization, not HB 1393. He said that he was opposed to marijuana legalization and as far as medicinal marijuana use was concerned he felt it should be left to the Feds instead of our state government. Just a quick lesson in government

Santonio Holmes trade, Right or Wrong?

After getting the news in the wee hours of this morning that Steelers WR and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes had been traded to the New York Jets for a fifth round draft pick I was stunned, not just at the fact that he had been dealt for such a low pick but that the undertones of marijuana prohibition in this country ring out loud and true...Even in the NFL. Here is a man who has worked hard his entire life to get where he is and simply because he chooses to speak out and stand up for what he believes in (marijuana use) he is persecuted by not only the NFL, but the team who he helped deliver an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl to. Don't get me wrong, I love my Steelers and I love the Rooneys and the City of Pittsburgh, and I know the Rooneys have no tolerance for players who violate league policy or the laws of our country. I remember a young man by the name of Bam Morris who was a RB for the Steelers in the 90's and during the off-season, he was caught with 40 lbs of mariju

The Truth Hurts...

     (Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of concerned individuals) Today I would like to tell you about a working man. A man with a family, wife and child, who is out here in our great nation doing the best he can to make ends meet each day despite the troubles our economy faces. A story of a man who I have been proud to call friend for most of my life... Let me start out by telling you a little about "Bill." He works for the county where he lives and he has lived in that county for most all of his life. He abides by the laws and doesn't get in trouble or cause problems for anyone. He is dedicated to his family and friends and you couldn't ask for anyone better to have your back in the time of need. One day near the beginning of March "Bill" stopped in the local branch office of his bank and wanted to make a withdrawal from his joint savings account that he holds with his wife. To his horror he is told by the teller that his JOINT saving

Bridging the generation gap...

I just spent the equivalent of a weekend with one of the brightest 24 year olds on the planet. You might wonder why I profess such a bold and certain statement, and I can tell you why, he is willing to endure and cope with the pain and stress related to thinking for himself and for the betterment of humans, our species, not just head to the grindstone in the shallowness that is America. He believes in people my age, which instantly shows his intelligence, and takes a concept of someone else's and is willing to make his voice heard  AND  add his spin on the whole damn thing. He pulls no punches and tells things like he sees them. He has earned my respect with merely expression of his thoughts and the picking of his mind. He gave me hope that I can succeed and that is a rare in beautiful thing to find in life... He made Whitney's words ring true...The children are our future, lest we never forget that... More to come my loyal listeners...

March 07, 2010: 12:43 am

I'd like to talk a little bit about Pennsylvania House Bill 1393 sponsored by Rep. Mark Cohen and others.  I just finished reading the bill in its entirety and have been studying the history of the bill since its introduction to the House. I am glad that legislation has reached the state level that calls for the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. I also want to state that I am an intelligent educated man who is a history student and also understands that to error is human, and as I have erred and learned from my mistakes, I hope our great Commonwealth will realize the time for change has come and learn from its mistakes both economic and moral.  This is not only the right thing to do, but with the proper education provided in harm reduction to our youth, it can be a huge benefit to the economy of our state and our people. In response to Sharon Smith of Mechanicsburg, PA who testified in the bill hearing, I do wish to express my condolences or your tragedy, however I abhor

Mar 5, 2010: 11:31 PM EST

Today I am only going to pose a question to you all...As we  "be" within the confines of our own minds, what is the end of the world that we are all bracing for in 2012?

March 04, 2010: 8:21pm

I realized it is time for me to say what I think the world needs to hear, so if you are at all interested in that, tag along and keep picking up what I am gonna be putting down. My voice is strong...

March 1, 2010 12:55 am

If you are truly without fear then you should have no problem with accepting someone else's view as to what the end of the world as you know it will be...

Feburary 28, 2010 11:15 pm

When asked to respond to the recent advocacy push for medical marijuana, Helen Moss of South Dakota stated...  "The medical marijuana just really relaxes their muscle spasms and makes their life a little bit more, it gives them quality of life as opposed to being drugged up and comatose." Again...Nature kicks Mankind's ass...repost if you agree.

Feb. 26, 2010

Just applied for a spot to interview and record Senator Bob Casey in person. We will see what the powers that be say...

Here is the question that MUST be answered...Please Help!!!

  I was sitting in my recliner tonight with my girlfriend and another friend of mine, both of which were females and are both aware of my twisted sense of humor.  I leaned my leg up to unleash a heinous and direct gaseous attack upon them and  suddenly felt like my old arch nemesis "The Shart" had crept up behind me again, but I wasn't certain at this point. I laughed about the fart and announced I had sharted myself in the process, to which both females broke out into laughter and asked of my sincerity...I sprang to my feet with cat like quickness and ran quickly out of the room with my hand held tightly to my ass. I heard them laughing and asking each other if they thought I really did shart myself.  They had no idea of just how deeply I can take a joke however... I noticed a blue cleaning bucket sitting beside the bathtub and the thought hit me like a ton of bricks. I grinned like the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland... I came  running  back into the living

WARNING!!! Most dangerous and deadly Pandemic since Influenza 1918!!!

This is the most serious risk to our nations health since the 1918 flu epidemic. Gonorrhea Lectim is contracted through dangerous and high-risk behavior..And pronounced "gonna re-elect 'em." Many victims contracted it in 2008, after having been screwed for the past two years. It is easily cured....by voting out all incumbents!(Thanks Shannon ) Jeremy Fink...Unfiltered Facebook Fan Page!!!

Family...

Starting with today's blog I am going to write a little bit of a tribute to my family members who are so very dear to me. Each day I will focus on one member of my family and point out why they are not only so special to me, but a value to the world we live in today. Today I am going to write a little bit about my sister, Alicia Stinson (Fink). Alicia is a truly wonderful woman. She is a registered nurse who works with terminally ill patients at a hospital in Louisville KY. She is a two time graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration being her first and her nursing degree being her second.   She is a remarkably intelligent and passionate woman and gives all of her heart and soul to each and every challenge she encounters in life. She is married to a wonderful man who I am proud to call my Brother in Law, Blake Stinson. I will not go into detail on him because his time will come as well... She is very opinionated but highly educat

Hazard Pay

I want to talk about the atrocious salaries that NFL players make today and all the changes that the league makes each year to promote player safety. First let me start with an example of appropriate salary for a specific "dangerous" job The fisherman who go out each season in Alaska's Bering Strait   and fish for crab and other sea life are among the highest paid in their field. Captains can bring home up to $150,000 per season while deckhands can earn up to $80,000 per season. This salary is appropriate because of the high amount of risk involved with crab fishing in this area. Crab fisherman face a 141.7 per 100,000 fatality rate, the highest among all occupations. That is 75 percent higher than pilots, flight engineers, and loggers; the next highest jobs on the list. Bering Strait fishermen face a 90 percent higher fatality rate than the average American employee. They deserve the high salary that they receive because they go out and work, basically unprotect

Why I beleive Wal-Mart is Satan incarnate...

I have recently completely boycotted Wal-Mart and I am passing along my experiences there in hopes that this country will follow suit and put this greedy corporation who is famous for poor customer service and failure to address consumer complaints out of business...for good. I remember when Wal-Mart began to spring up all over the United States in the 80's. They didn't start out as much. They were just another nationwide department store that had good selection and good prices. They were customer oriented at that point and prospered because of that quality along with their product selection and quality. As time went on they grew rapidly and moved into the grocery store business as well. They added other such convenience features to their "Supercenters" such as banking, hair salons, tire and lube service, and even franchise restaurants INSIDE so that you could grab a bite to eat while you shopped. They flourished while cornering the market on convenience. (I am st

Benchwarmers in the NFL...

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Holiday season but now it is time to get back to business and do some writing... Today I am going to bring to your attention something that has been going on in the NFL for quite some time now. Teams who have clinched playoff berths benching starting players, regardless of injury, just too basically "rest" them for their upcoming run in the playoffs. I want to voice an opinion and I know not everyone will agree with me but here it goes anyway... What these teams and coaches are doing by sitting their starters is essentially compromising the integrity of the game. It basically boils down to throwing games which is strictly prohibited in the NFL bylaws and rules. Roger Goodell was seen on CBS today during the broadcast of the Steelers/Dolphins matchup and talked to Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf about some options the league is looking into that would provide "incentives" to teams that choose to play their starters for the dura