January 2010

From Missoula to Manhattan

January 31, 2010

New semester started for me last week with a rush of depression and anxiety as the thought of spending one more minute on double entry accounting makes me want to throw up. The only thing interesting about the topic is watching so many brilliant people take it so seriously. I sit in absolute awe at [...]

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At Leasts

January 27, 2010

If you haven’t been following the comments sections, there’s a debate brewing concerning the futility of resistance and claiming freedom (see Following the Money). I started to weigh in, and it turned into its own post: I’ve witnessed first-hand the passionate fervor of real resistance and struggle. I’ve seen people do unimaginably dangerous and desperate [...]

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Deep Freeze

January 26, 2010

President Obama is proposing a freeze on government spending that amounts to approximately 3% of the federal budget. However, no Defense, Homeland Security, Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security money will be stifled. Wow. This is the type of freeze that makes Phoenix, AZ residents put on heavy winter jackets when it hits 70 degrees. Fellow [...]

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Following the Money

January 25, 2010

It seems the Corporatization of America is now complete as our Supreme Court has voted to remove limits on corporate political campaign contributions, citing “First Amendment Rights” afforded to business organizations. We now have an opportunity to bail out corporations with fake money that is printed by the Federal Reserve (which is neither Federal nor [...]

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Questioning Everything

January 23, 2010

When did… humans become “consumers?” homes become “assets?” jobs become “success?” government service become “welfare?” births become “risky hospital procedures?” media become “entertainment?” food become “industry?” energy become “commodities?” children become “dependents?” money become “debt?” debt become “serfdom?” health become “pharmaceutical distribution?” growing old become “assisted living?” spirituality become “religion?” protecting freedom become “military occupation?” [...]