Tuesday, January 31, 2012

On Dada Vedaprajinananda and The Failure of Capitalism

Below you will find an excellent article written by Dada Vedaprajinananda, founder of Renaissance Universal, which publishes New Renaissance Magazine. Back in the early '90's, I found New Renaissance Magazine in Harvard Square, at Out of Town News. I'd drop off new issues of The Socialist at the Globe Corner Bookstore, collect the consignment from the previous month, and then head over to Out of Town News to pick up the new issue of NRM (published quarterly) and a few other difficult to find publications. This was back in the days before the Inter-Tubes. NRM is now published exclusively on-line. 


Sadly, the Globe Corner Bookstore is gone, and it's hard to imagine that Out of Town News will be around much longer, despite the affection so many have for it, and former owner Sheldon Cohen, the "Mayor of Harvard Square."

But I digress. Enjoy the article, and by all means check out Renaissance Universal and NRM. 

Random picture of Fluffy the Great
Capitalism: A Miserable Failure
Capitalism has failed to bring about the well being of most of the people on this planet and the current financial crisis should be a wake-up call for those who complacenly thought that "the fundamentals of the economy are sound."

By Dada Vedaprajinananda


If you did a search on Google, a few years ago, using the words “miserable failure” the first search result you would see would be George Bush’s official presidential site.  This result was due to “Google bombing” a technique in which many people linked to the president’s website using the words “miserable failure.” Google changed its ranking algorithm and you no longer get the presidential site when searching for “miserable failure” but maybe a more relevant result for a miserable-failure search would be to find the Wikipedia page on “Capitalism.” 


Despite all the euphoria of 1990, when communism fell and capitalism was anointed the winner of the cold war, a hard look at the economic and social condition of the world today reveals that capitalism has failed to provide the people of this planet with a good life.


Of the world’s six billion people, half of them live on two dollars a day or less. While people die from diseases related to overeating in the so-called developed countries, children die of malnutrition elsewhere on this small planet.


Apologists for capitalism have always said that it was just a question of the developing countries acquiring democracy, free-market economic systems, and some good elbow grease and they too would enjoy the “good life” like the citizens of Europe and North America. But the long awaited “take-off” for the economies of the poorest countries seems nowhere in sight. In these countries capitalism is a clear failure, but what about in the “developed” world, surely capitalism is successful there!


A few years ago one could have indeed argued that capitalism has succeeded in the industrialized countries of the Northern Hemisphere. But even in the countries with high per capita income there were and still are tremendous disparities. Under capitalism wealth is not evenly distributed and even in the USA, 25% of the people live below the poverty line. Can we really say that we have an ideal or even a well-working economic system when millions of people are struggling just to survive?


The current global financial crisis underscores the inequality, fragility and unpredictable future of the capitalist economic system.  While the US government gets ready to bail out banks and financial institutions that have failed due to their reckless greed, no one is there to save the thousands of ordinary people who are about to lose their homes and life savings.


It’s time to take a stark look at capitalism and shout down the politicians who continue to shamelessly chant that “the fundamentals of the economy are sound.” The fundamental premise of the current economic system, that the unlimited accumulation of wealth by a few individuals will result in the good of everybody, is a clear lie and the sooner that we face up to this, the better off we will be.


Sunday, January 22, 2012

Gingrich: Hypocrite, Narcissist, and Con Artist





The Unrivaled Hypocrisy of Newt Gingrich: Thief, Con-Man, Liar, Narcissist, And Just Plain Crappy Human Being
Newt Gingrich is no stranger to hypocrisies. Its just that his own self righteousness often gets in the way of admitting to them: “There's no question at times of my life, partially driven by how passionately I felt about this country, that I worked far too hard and things happened in my life that were not appropriate,” the family -values candidate once famously said about his multiple extra-marital affairs.

So in the service of airing out other yawning gaps between Newt's words and deeds that may have emerged when the candidate was too busy loving America, I have compiled the following index:

On Christian moralizing: Gingrich's litany of infidelities has been widely reported, as has his habit of leaving  wives for mistresses. Of the affair that he carried on with a volunteer during his first campaign in 1974, one of his aides said, “We'd have won in 1974 if we could have kept him out of the office, screwing her on her desk.” But that hasn't stopped him from claiming positions of moral loftiness, decrying the impending downfall of our society, and penning books arguing, “There is no attack on American culture more deadly and more historically dishonest than the secular effort to drive God out of America's public life.” His second wife, in a 2010 interview with Esquire, claimed, “He believes that what he says in public and how he lives don't  have to be connected.… If you believe that, then yeah, you can run for president.”

On shadowy book deals: In the late 1980s, Gingrich launched a vicious attack on Democratic Speaker Jim Wright, arguing that bulk sales of his book had been crafted to avoid laws limiting outside income for members of Congress. By the mid-90s, however, Gingrich found himself in a strikingly similar position, as it came to light that he had received a $4.5 million advance from Harper Collins in a two-book deal. Then, in the spirit of one doing one better, it later came out that one of Gingrich's charities had bought the books en masse.

On Obamacare and death panels: In July 2009, Newt Gingrich was director of a health care think tank and a staunch advocate of so-called “death panels,” writing, “If [end-of-life-counseling] was used to care for the approximately 4.5 million Medicare beneficiaries who die every year, Medicare could save more than $33 billion a year.” But a year later, as he weighed his presidential aspirations, Gingrich took a different tack on Obama's plan to reimburse doctors for such consultations: “You're asking us to trust turning power over to the government, when there clearly are people in America who believe in establishing euthanasia.”

On the housing crisis: In the Bloomberg-Washington Post debate, Newt called, with a straight face, for the jailing of Chris Dodd and Barney Frank: “In Barney Frank's case,” he advised, “go back and look at the lobbyists he was close to at—at Freddie Mac. … Everybody in the media who wants to go after the business community ought to start by going after the politicians who have been at the heart of the sickness which is weakening this country.” All that rage at lobbyists for the housing agencies … from a man whom Freddie Mac paid between $1.6 and $1.8 million for his “advice as a historian.” Which definitely isn't lobbying, and would never qualify as the sort of relationship that he just suggested was worthy of being jailed for.

On Drug policy: As a good child of the '60s, Newt smoked pot, and as a young congressman in 1981 , he
authored a bill to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. But Gingrich's more recent stated methods for dealing with drug offenders might have placed his younger self in a tight spot. Just last week, he argued that when it comes to dealing with illegal drugs, “Places like Singapore have been the most successful at doing that, ”ostensibly endorsing the idea that anyone caught with 18 ounces of cannabis face mandatory death by hanging.

On corruption: Newt led Republicans to power in 1994 in part by blasting Democrats as being hopelessly
corrupt. But soon after, Gingrich engaged in his own congressional corruption, getting slammed by the House Ethics Committee on a multitude of charges: of laundering donations through charities, of using a charity called “Learning for Earning” to pay the salary of a staffer writing a Newt Gingrich biography , and of lying to the ethics committee. Gingrich eventually had to pay a $300,000 fine for his transgressions.

On the Clinton impeachment: While leading impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton for
ly ing about an extra-marital affair, Newt was… having an extra-marital affair. When he was later asked whether he considered himself to be inhabiting a “glass house” during the proceedings, he reluctantly agreed, but defended himself by saying, “I think you have to look at whether or not people have to be perfect in order to be leaders. I don't think I'm perfect. I admitted I had problems. I admitted that I sought forgiveness.”
TS

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Sex Science, Preferences, and Mythology: From Ass to Zipper

The sticky one, next to
the bed....ewwww!
What is more mysterious than sex? We wonder about it endlessly, are tormented by the questions it raises, and seek it out wherever we might find it. Sex motivates and hinders, creates phobias and addicts, can be called "love-making" or "fucking," depending on the breaks, fuels jealousy and deepens love bonds, can be scary or funny (or both), a source of joy or nightmarish body horror, can bring people together and tear them apart before they know what hit 'em. When it comes to our genitals, we are at the mercy of hormones and mood (We can't start them like a car or stop them with a gun). Above all that, sex has us all asking question after question after question. These queries start the first time we figure out that stroking between our legs creates just a super-duper feeling. From then on, it's a fascinating investigation.


As we get older, many questions get answered, but many more spring up. Experience leads to wonder, and more questions.

I'll learn to whack-off with my feet.
This is the premise for my post today, which I hope you'll enjoy. I'm trying to make a list of milestones and their associated questions, roughly chronological and auto-biographical. They should look familiar. Here is a list of questions that desire compels us to ask of ourselves, the world, and particularly those people we want to fuck. So many questions for them, about them, and about us for wanting them. Got it?

Age 5

 My fifth year on planet Earth was roughly about the time I truly discovered my penis. Or rather, that my penis does more than void the bladder, so to speak. Simply put, I rubbed the head, it felt good, and I never looked back. My main question at this time was, "Where is this going? This could be a big development in my life. We'll see."

Ages 5 to 12


I confess that I can't remember much about this time, but I'm quite sure that my penis was among my best friends. I'm not sure when I first rubbed the little bald guy until his monocle flew off (orgasm), but it was probably closer to age 5 than 11. Around this time I experimented with different lubricants, and made some horrible mistakes. Why not try Vaseline? Because it pulls the foreskin back and hurts like hell, and is hard to wash off. Why not use Vick's Vapor Rub? After all, it makes my chest all tingly when I have a cold. This leads to the question, "Do I need to go to the hospital after jerking off with Vick's Vapor Rub?" and perhaps, "Can this level of pain kill a person?"
Good for congestion,
Bad for wanking

Erections were a phenomenon worth considering, starting around age 10. "Can I break my penis, like I broke my arm?" The short answer is, "Yes." There is no bone in a boner, but it is stiff and can be sprained if misused. For example, never use an erect penis to change a tire or snake a toilet. Every morning, a raging hard-on. Why? Is that an "early bird" thing? Coming in my sleep, known as wet dreams, were another mind-blowing phenomenon. One cannot die in a dream, unless your dream is to star in the Spiderman: Turn On the Dark show on Broadway. Still, it is possible to experience a petit mort, and subsequently ruin your sheets.

Around 10 or 11, I started to notice girls and the possible role they may play in the epic drama/comedy gathering in my loins. Not that I did anything about it. I was very, very fat at this age, so girls were my friends, and that was the end of it. Sigh. The question, "How do I get a girl to investigate sexual potential with me? And another question loomed large, "How do I avoid getting a girl pregnant?" My theory? The first two or three ejaculations were OK, but after that one risks pregnancy. I was an idiot.

Age 13


Sex is constantly under the microscope at this age, and my primary concern was sex with a girl or boy. My first sexual experience was with a neighborhood kid, around age 13, who also happened to have a pecker. We jerked each other off. Questions I was left with include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Is this a normal thing to do? A normal way to spend a lazy Summer night, rubbing your friends' dick?
2. What if I can't stop doing this? After all, it sure beats watching Candle Pin Bowling and Creature Double Feature.
3. What if my family and friends find out that I am screwing around with another boy? Does that me on Santa's naughty list? Will I be labeled, "gay?" I knew that I was attracted to women, and it bothered me that it might get even harder to find a date if everyone in town thinks I'm a Friend of Dorothy.
4. Why is ejaculate so hard to get off of a sheet?
5. Where can I find a girl who shares my bold curiosity for the genital adventure ahead?
6. Where did I leave my copy of, "Our Bodies, Our Selves," by the Boston Women's Health Collective. That book taught me a lot, and I am a better lover for having read it 20 times. By the time I was in bed with a girl, I knew right where that clitoris was hiding and how to feel for the spasm of a vaginal orgasm. And to stay away from the anus unless invited in. Like a vampire.
7. How do I lose weight and look good naked?
8. Do girls know how much we think about them? Do they know that we take mental pictures of their face, ass, breasts, back, etc. and think of them a lot...and yes, even when masturbating.


Age 14 - Virginity Lost (Thrown Away, Really)

What a year for the little fella and I. Needless to say, I got a girlfriend who had a lot of questions about what was hiding between my legs, and I had my questions, so we decided to work together and unravel some mysteries. This led to intercourse, and the deflowering of a classmate. Questions were everywhere.

1. How bad did I hurt this poor girl. I felt something snap like a rubber band, there was blood, and given our size difference, did I squash her to danger?
2. Is that much pubic hair normal? (It was).
3. What's the deal with women and orgasms? Getting a girl to come is like being the clitoris whisperer.
4. Is my penis small? (a question that haunts all men for life). Does it matter? (No).
5. Despite what my urologist said about my ball removal, can I get her pregnant? The thought made me sweat and purchase superfluous condoms.
6. After the break-up with my first girlfriend, why did her friend kick my ass during recess?

Age 15 until 11:51 am (EST) on January 21, 2012

In the last 24 years, I've been lucky. Most of my relationships have been rewarding, and most end in continued friendship. In that time, there have been 7 women and 1 man, and many questions I had in my childhood were answered. Yes, women think they know how much we think about them, but they have no idea. Other lessons:

Sex farts are hugely
embarrassing, but just
laugh it off
Penis size doesn't matter unless it is under 2 inches erect, that's what they tell me, anyway / The clitoris needs kind attention, firmness, and a predictable, rapid rhythm until orgasm, then stop or risk a hair pull / No, I can't get anyone pregnant and I pretend that this bothers me, but it's a blessing / I'll never look good naked, something I learned at a nudist colony. However, one can find a modicum of peace with himself or herself by just accepting who they are...really (although that can be difficult) / Masturbation isn't only normal, it's America's national pastime, get creative and have fun / Women generally don't want anal sex, and neither do I...anus vs. vagina? Vagina wins every time / Sex outside is risky, what with the bugs and sand, but worth it. Have a loud orgasm and encourage your partner to, as well. Then get dressed and run like hell / Women don't laugh at me for having no testicles, they don't seem to give a shit at all / Women are magnificent creatures that haunt men's minds 99% of the time / Sex with another man is perfectly normal, and can be damn fun / Farts during sex can be absolutely hilarious...laugh, don't turn red and run. If she does it, comfort her and laugh. If you have sex enough, this will happen someday, it's no big deal / KY Jelly and most brands of hand lotion make for good masturbation lubrication / Walking into a woman's bedroom for the first time, knowing that sex is imminent and that she wants you, is pure heaven and deeply affecting / Yes, it's possible to get away with sex in a psychiatric ward, but ill-advised / Pornography is really lame / Women love a good sense of humor / Smoking after sex really is rewarding / Snuggling is under-rated / Sex in the shower sucks, as one person is always cold and out of the stream / I hate blow jobs, they seem a bit demeaning to women...that's just me / Women are amazing to look at and explore. The small of her back, the back of her neck, her wrists, her hair, her eyes and smile and voice and laugh and smell, all just wonderful. My wife is a treasure / Don't underestimate foreplay, what's the rush? / Lights on or off, it's up to the lady / Keep a "come cloth" near the bed / I'm fond of the missionary position, among other "simple" positions / Don't take criticism too hard, always endeavor to get better at fucking! / Never eat Mexican food before sex / Sit down and pee after sex, otherwise you'll spray the wall / Sex is good, especially when it's with one you love with all your heart (yes, I'm an Romantic) / Make-up sex is outstanding / The best drugs to accentuate sex are alcohol, and that's it / My goal is to moan sexily with pleasure and avoid sounding like Don Knotts or Jerry Lewis when I come...And the list goes on and on. Screwing is a journey.

Fin.
An instruction manual that
should come with every woman



A Walk In The Snow With Annie

Dressed and ready to take Annie for her walk
My dog Annie and I love to walk in the snow. We haven't had many opportunities this year, but last night the  accident would, and there we go. I'm particularly fond of the flakes falling all around.

Annie and I strike out in search of adventure, and flakes of snow on our noses.


Great shot of those flakes flying

Annie doing the sniff test.
More sniffing before peeing.

What a beautiful shot! I was crawling next to her to get it.



Our front door!

The cute look.

Impy, safe and warm in our bed, with the snow and wind outside.
Nancy Girl!

Impy looking a bit drunk.


Friday, January 20, 2012

Sexy Obama Turns Up The Heat

Obama shocked supporters today when he broke out in song and displayed a previously unseen high level of soul. Break out your foot spray because the POTUS is going to make it funky up in here!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

As Requested by the Very Wealthy: Class Warfare, with Music!

They started it, we'll finish it. By voting.
With the Republicans blaming the poor for the decline of this country and lauding the greedy and wealthy as, "job creators," it may be time to take up class warfare, they're insisting on it. The 1% at the top already have, it's about time the rest of us did. The obscenely wealthy have been getting away with paying a fraction of what they once did in taxes. Capitalism died, and we paid to revive it. The recent bank bailout, which saved capitalism from total collapse, didn't compel Congress or the President to create any new regulations to prevent such a disaster from happening again. Not one banker went to jail, but 4,100 Occupy Movement people went to jail. Money, money, money, money, money.

People who are poor, disabled, elderly, union members, and/or teachers are getting more heat from elected officials than bankers and capitalists. It's enough to turn you red with anger. Or listen to some Red music, from Phillip's Solidarity Forever down to Harry McClintock's Hallelujah! I'm a bum!, all from my Little Red Songbook. Enjoy!



More music below

Billy Bragg singing There is Power in a Union:




And Billy Bragg singing The Internationale:






And Harry McClintock with Hallelujah! I'm a Bum!:





The Four Cats of HOFC, and Annie the Great!

Our apartment is called, "The House of Four Cats." Just a flat full o' cats and a dog...and a few people. The gray cat below is Ghost, so named because of his foggy grey fur. Ghost is known for being a bit of a troublemaker, an instigator in the tradition of Woody Woodpecker. He'll often clean his claws on the love seat, tearing it to shreds, which then compels a strong reaction from the humans in the house. Annie the Dog picks up on our being upset over Ghost destroying the furniture, and she gets all excited and barky. Thus begins a kerfuffle among the generally peaceful residents of HOFC. Ghost seems to enjoy getting us riled up.

This orange cat below be ferocious, and is likely suffering from a severe mental illness. He sleeps curled up next to my father every night, and never leaves his side during the day. Panther is his name, and he will hiss, spit and bite if he doesn't get his way. All the cat's know to give him a wide berth. He is also a, "Seat-Whipper." If he, my father, gets up to pee or make a sandwich or whatever, Panther will take his seat and refuse to move. He'll growl and hiss before he moves. He kind of pushes my father around a bit. But the two of them are like a married couple. I can hear my father talking to him late into the night.

The House of Four Cats was so named back in 2009, when there were literally 4 cats living here. Since then, Annie has come into our lives. Originally from an animal shelter in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Annie is a mix between a Dachsund, Jack Russell Terrier, and, oddly enough, a Chihuahua. Clearly, they are doing hideous dog experiments down in San Juan, to bring together such a strange mix of dogs, to create an Uber-hound! And that she is. Nancy and I love her, even though she sleeps in the bed and Nancy's allergies often flair up when Annie sleeps on her face. Sometimes, I wake up and find her draped across my face, as well. Long dog. Since Nancy has a strong affinity for breathing, we need to work on keeping her at the foot of the bed, or off of it. Annie is a good watchdog. If she hears or sees anything suspicious (sometimes it's just Nancy, Ken or I), she'll provide a hearty, "WOOF!" Just one. It's been known to give us quite a start. Also, the kids in the neighborhood love her. Whenever I take her for a walk, a crowd of children gather, Annie flips out and wants to play, and I have a massive panic attack. She'll lick my hand when I panicky, and that helps. Dogs are quite understanding.

The 3rd and 4th cats of The House of Four Cats are Impy and Fluffy, and Fluffy is Impy's mother. If you know me at all, you've heard this story at least 10 times, as I'm fond of telling it and quite proud of myself. I'll tell it again. Three years ago, during a thunderstorm with torrential rain, my neighbor told me that a cat had given birth to a litter of kittens. When I went outside and surveyed the situation, I couldn't help but notice that no one in the crowd was doing anything! So I dove into the mud, reached under the stoop, and scooped out Impy (no more than 2 hours old) and Fluffy, and two three more kittens. Sadly, one beautiful blue-eyed kitten didn't survive, but the others thrived. Two were adopted out, but we kept Impy. We love each other...in a good cat/human way. We kept Fluffy, too, of course. Nancy and Fluffy have taken a shine to one another. They tell each other secrets about me, and then they laugh and laugh.

Impy and Fluffy have an ability that runs in the family, which is the ability to screech and "rowr" very loudly. And Impy can squeak with vigor, over and over again. As Nancy and I try to sleep at night, Impy frequently jumps up on the bed and looks for a place to settle. If either of us raise our hands to pat her, she squeaks. If we do anything, she squeaks. She's a squeaker. If you walk by her and without giving her a pat, you get a "Rowwwwr!" Late at night when I don't see her, she scares the shit out of me with that little scream.
That' s the cat situation at the House of Four Cats. It will always be the House of Four Cats, even when some of these suckers croak. It's a cool name. Here are some photographs of our happy household. Ignore the dates, the camera clock wasn't set. 

Annie bounds through the snow!

Impy needs a nap


A temple of some sort down the street. It would be cool if it were the House of Four Cats  exterior. 


Ghost looking cute

Man bites dog

Fluffy, chilling behind the kitchen table

Nancy waitin' on the "T"

Panther, the attack kitty

My father , Ken, annoyed on phone







Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Natalie Merchant Sings, "Beloved Wife," For Nancy - House of Four Cats Has 10,000 Hits (Maniacs!)



Nancy and I about to board the train to Boston
Stunning


My Darling, in cool glasses
Nancy Steppin' Out

Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) Killed by Obama

Obama Says So Long SOPA, Killing Controversial Internet Piracy Legislation
by John Gaudiosi
The growing anti-SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) support that has swept through the gaming and Internet community found a very big ally today. With websites like Reddit and Wikipedia and gaming organizations like Major League Gaming prepared for a blackout on January 18th – the same day that the House Judiciary Committee hearing on HR 3261was scheduled in Washington, DC – President Barack Obama has stepped in and said he would not support the bill. SOPA has been killed, for now.
Much to the chagrin of Hollywood, the Entertainment Software Association (which has been a backer of the bill from early on), and Internet domain company GoDaddy.com (which lost many accounts as a result of its support for the bill); SOPA has been shelved. The Motion Picture Association of America, one of the bill’s largest sponsors, is expected to regroup.
California congressman Darrell Issa, who has been opposed to the bill from the beginning, praised the Internet action that has swept like a virus across the Web the past week.
“The voice of the Internet community has been heard,” said Issa. “Much more education for members of Congress about the workings of the Internet is essential if anti-piracy legislation is to be workable and achieve broad appeal.”
But there remains another similar bill, Protect IP (the Enforcing and Protecting American Rights Against Sites Intent on Theft and Exploitation Act), that poses a problem for gamers and Internet users. This legislation is scheduled to go before the Senate on January 24th.
Both SOPA and Protect IP attempt to combat online piracy by preventing American search engines like Google and Yahoo from directing users to sites distributing stolen content. Both bills also would enable people and companies to sue if their copyright was infringed. Obama has come out against both bills, which killed SOPA and puts pressure on senators come January 24th. The full White House response can be read here.
“Any provision covering Internet intermediaries such as online advertising networks, payment processors, or search engines must be transparent and designed to prevent overly broad private rights of action that could encourage unjustified litigation that could discourage startup businesses and innovative firms from growing,” said The White House. “We expect and encourage all private parties, including both content creators and Internet platform providers working together, to adopt voluntary measures and best practices to reduce online piracy.”
Just like piracy itself, this debate isn’t over. Expect more bills to move forward, although the wording in future legislation is expected to be more narrowly focused in an attempt to appease the current administration. But given the current economic climate and the upcoming Presidential election, there could be a different administration entering The White House soon, changing the landscape for these types of bills.

Republicans Embrace Fascism & Ron Paul's Racism

So, my Republican friends, are you happy with the choices you have during this primary season? Does Newt Gingrich sound wise to you? How about Rick Santorum? And there is always Ron Paul, the racist "Libertarian" who claims to be for freedom from interference from the government while supporting re-criminalizing abortion. He won't go anywhere, but one hopes that he'll run as an independent candidate and screw up any chance Mitt Romney will have at beating Obama.
The Two Term Fist Bump
Obama will be elected to a second term, and there is nothing Republicans can do to stop it. Bachmann and Cain are both gone, and Perry is soon to go, too. Santorum will be next, then Gingrich will self-destruct by making obscenely stupid statements with an air of an elitist prick. Newtie likes to package himself as a great intellectual and scholar, but he is not a bright man, and he doesn't understand much in the way of history or economics. If Newt manages to get the nomination somehow, we'll all get to enjoy the spectacle of Gingrich getting bitch-slapped around the town hall by Obama. Joy!

But it looks like Mitt Romney, and don't you Republicans just look so overwhelmed with love and affection for this guy. Everyone else running in the primaries was so stupid and insane that they are all impossible to elect. 

And deep down, Republicans know that Mitt can't beat Barack, and that the Tea Party is responsible for fucking up the GOP's chances at getting a reasonable man or woman nominated. Say goodbye to the Tea Party, their influence is waning more every day. It makes me feel good. 
Seen here bitch slapping himself

Now for some Ron Paul news. In my opinion, 99% of Paul supporters do not know what he stands for, besides being anti-war and pro-marijuana. His economic ideas are idiotic, and his attitude towards the disabled, elderly and poor is drawn from the well of Fascism. Thankfully, most people reject his nonsense, but it's sad that so many fall for it, don't to the research, don't pay attention.


A brand new batch of Ron Paul newsletters raises questions for the libertarian Republican — as well as a host of embarrassing fresh passages to go along with such classics as “the coming race war” and “the federal-homosexual cover up on AIDS” from earlier reports.
Ron Paul claims “probably ten sentences out of 10,000 pages” were objectionable in his long-published newsletter series, even as he denies having ever written the content in question (or even having seen most of it). But, as these pages from The New Republic confirms, racism, homophobia, and fringe conspiracy theories seem more like the newsletters’ raison d’etre than a rare aberration. In fact, even short promotional letters for the publication name-checked many of the most toxic passages.
Once again, contempt for African Americans and warnings of a “race war” are central themes in the most recently released materials. One issue warned “every honest American should be armed” to prepare for the coming violence.
“Today, gangs of young blacks bust into a bank lobby firing rounds at the ceiling,” one issue read, continuing: “We don’t think a child of 13 should be held as responsible as a man of 23. That’s true for most people, but black males age 13 who have been raised on the streets and who have joined criminal gangs are as big, strong, tough, scary and culpable as any adult, and should be treated as such.”
Another issue from 1993 defended Marge Schott, who used to own the Cincinnati Reds, after she notoriously referred to her players as “million-dollar niggers.”
“Remember the thought crimes from the novels of Orwell and Huxley?” the article reads. “It’s not fiction in America if the case of Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott is any evidence.”
In one 1988 issue, the newsletters suggest Israeli involvement in a terrorist attack in Berlin, foreshadowing a similar suggestion in a previously released issue that Israel may have been behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Gays and especially AIDS victims were frequent targets, with a boatload of junk science cited to back up its hateful claims. Newsletters claimed the federal government was lying about how AIDS was transmitted and suggested it could be passed on through sneezes, breathing, or even contact with mail or delivery packages. An advertised book purported to tell the “the true and horrifying story of the witch-lesbo-feminists who are running America.”
Isn't he just so wise and principled?