Year end wrap up: War on Drugs

Congressman Ron Paul has recently called the War on Drugs of "total failure." Well, he is right. It is easier to get drugs now than it is to get firewood around here. I even hear that fewer teenagers are using tobacco and alcohol than in previous years but are using more pot.

As I sit down to write this the Drug War Clock shows federal and state spending on the War on Drugs has exceeded $39 billion. The money should raise a few eyebrows. If that doesn't there is the moral case. How can the government decide what we can or cannot put in our bodies. Do we not own our body?

I get it, I had to sit through those D.A.R.E. speaches too. "Drugs are bad, ummkay." So? That isn't the point. Smoking crack is just stupid and if you are smart you won't do it. Stop the War on Drugs. Any government functionary or candidate that says otherwise should be thrown out of office.

What would you do with the wrench?

Another short message to Occupy Wall Street

You folks seem to be embracing the barbaric and murderous philosophy of socialism. After you cease the means of production and run it collectively what will you do when the machine breaks down? Do you think a drum circle will make the machine work again? You guys can't even work the faucet to take a shower how do you think that you will be able to turn a wrench?

Newsflash for you. The means of production are not the factories that you want to cease. It is the human mind working for its own benefit. It isn't greed that is the problem, it is envy. You want what other people have so you want to have armed thugs take it from those that produced and have handed over to you.

I understand why you think "tuition is theft." Your art appreciation degree didn't get you a $150,000 a year job. (Pay attention, that burger is going to flip itself). Let me state what your problem is, you already know this but have been afraid to say it out loud. You have nothing that anyone is willing to pay for. Nobody wants your women's studies degree. You have nothing to offer. Nobody wants your damn opinions, they don't matter.

Go ahead and have your camps. Try not to know that you are being used by thuggish organizations and as a political stump for those that will trampled your self-esteem even further.

In closing, sometimes (and certainly in your case) poor self-esteem is just accurate observation.

A short class

A short class in political science, for our Senate at least.

The legislature and Courts are not part of the government. The government consists of those those functions, that we have decided in the United States, that are under the authority of the Executive. Our "head of government" and "head of state" are unified in the President of the United States. Note that the Executive does not have legislative or judicial power. Our Founders, in their wisdom, took those powers away from government.

The Senate exists, or at least used to, to act as the voice of the several states in our federal union. It was decided that each state regardless of population would be treated equally and each would have two senators. The House of Representatives, in which all spending bills must originate, is designed to the be the voice of the People. The Court is designed to counter balance the states and people, and the government. A senator is not in the government, he is the voice of his state. A representative is not in the government, he is the voice of his district. The Senate and the House control legislation.

A solution

90% taxation.

All income, no matter the source, should be taxed at 90%. In the distant past there was this big pile of money that belonged to everyone. Then some bad, evil, greedy people ran up to this pile and took more than their "fair share." The only way that we can get back to fairness is to take all of the money and put it back in that pile. This time we will post guards around the pile so that unauthorized people don't run in and take more than their "fair share." Think of all the jobs that will be created. We will need a lot of guards.

Don't worry about not having enough money, being permitted to keep only 10% of your income, because there won't be any food to buy. Nobody could afford to produce so there won't be anything to purchase. That being the case you won't be needing that 10% either so hand that over. More jobs will be created buy having to hire people to take the rest of the 10%.

A few problems will arise, like people starving for example, but those can be solved by forcing people to produce. More jobs will be created by having to hire people to force other people to produce. A new problem comes up when we can't produce at a price that people can afford. So we can then require the forced producers to simply keep their prices low so that people can get their "fair share."

In the end, the producers, the guards, and the consumers will all work for the government. We will only need a Department of Production to monitor the forced producers on government farms and in government factories, a Department of Guards to monitor and direct the government guards and enforcers, and a Department of Consumption to make sure that people are consuming enough and a enough of the right stuff at the right time.

We will most likely need a Department of Prisons so that we can remove those that fail the system. The system cannot fail, only treasonous people fail the system. We will have to have a gulag to send them to. I suggest Kansas. Think of all the jobs that will be created by having to hire all those people to staff and work for the Department of Prisons.

About the pile of money. We can't just divide it equally amongst all the people that live here. They can't be trusted to use it correctly and we don't really have any idea of how much money is out there so we can't give out an equal share to everyone. What we can do though is determine how much you need. Then we give that to you.

What do you really need? Some food, a shelter, some water, and maybe some clothing. To make sure that you are not a burden on the system by have clothing that is too expensive (that might make you seem better than the next guy) we are going to issue jumpsuits to everyone. All other clothing is not permitted. If found wearing other clothing you are deemed an enemy of equality (this is where the Department of Prisons comes in). The jumpsuit is "enough" clothing.

Shelter, you will have "enough." To make sure that we are all equal and fair the shelter will be a single room for each member of your family plus a kitchen and living room. Of course there is the problem of some families being bigger than others. To remedy this inequality all families will be limited to one man and one woman (the way Gawd intended it) and two children. More children or less children is unequal and will make you an enemy of equality and fairness. (Again the Department of Prisons will be useful).

Water, you will be issued your daily ration at your government mandated job. You will consume all of it. Over-consumption of water is unfair. Under-consumption of water is a terrorist attempt to unbalance the system. Department of Prisons, you already have the jumpsuit.

Food, you will be issued the perfectly balanced diet. You will voluntarily agree to comply by consuming every bit of the perfectly balanced diet. Over- or under-consumption are enemies of equality. There is a slight problem with food and water. Not every current metabolism or body requires the same amount of calories and water. To remedy this inequality all adults will be required to weigh the same and be of the same height. Body fat content between men and women will have to equalized to get rid of that inequality. Drugs will have to be introduced to control or inhibit growth for those criminals who attempt to be too tall.

The cash again. The cash is just too clumsy. Here is your card. It will be loaded with precisely the fair amount. To make life easier for you the card will also serve as your driver's permit (remember it is a privilege to drive), your medical card, your library card (no worries, all offensive books have been taken care of), and your Blockbuster card.

To the men in America, and elsewhere maybe

I have been working recently in this statistics class. I have noticed something interesting.

Of the younger students most of the really good students are female, that is controlling for the disportionate representation of females to males in college. There is at least one notable exception in a young man that I expect to see great things from him. As far as other males doing well, they are considered "non-traditional students." Why is it that the slightly older males are doing so much better? Is that they actually show up and do the work while handling a family and a full time job but are doing better than those that have no other responsibilities?

Is it that the unique snowflakes just can't compete with the drive and ambition of the older generation? Why have we contributed to the wussification of America.

Men, young and old, stand up and be a man. Work harder and accomplish. Nothing is owed to you without effort. I am concerned about our future as a nation when our future leaders were given a trophy just for showing up and losing. A loser leader can only lead a losing nation.

Society is falling apart

Be polite

I don't call my boss by his first name. I call him by his title as a sign of respect for what he has accomplished. I call cops "officer," and judges "your honor." I call my elders Mister or Ma'am. I show respect to my subordinates and my peers and colleagues. I also expect people like police officers, judges, and strangers to use such honorifics as "sir" and "mister" when they are talking to me. My proper name is reserved for friends, family, and those others that are socially permitted to (my boss and colleagues for example).

I was pulled over. I obeyed the signal and pulled to the side of the road safely. I removed the key from the ignition and kept my hands on the wheel as the officer approached. I understand that they have rough job sometimes. I wanted to respect that. After checking my license and whatever else they do back in their car he returned and handed me my license. He called me by my first name and notified me that I needed to change my license over. I said "okay" but I corrected him on his excessive familiarity. We are not friends or he would not have pulled me over. No ticket by the way. He is a public employee and I respect that. That is why I called him "officer." I expect the same in return.

To all the sad little hippy people out there that think that showing respect to others is an elitist trap, go to hell. To all the women out there that get offended when I give up my seat on the bus or hold a door open for them, go to hell. I will keep doing it because it is right. Manners is the oil that keeps the social machine going.

On that note: Men and women are different. No law will ever change that. That does not mean that a women who is qualified cannot hold any job that a similarly qualified man can hold. No modified standards though. If you want to be in the military you should have to climb the same wall in the same manner as the men. The same kind of pushups and no special standards for females at all. They should however take all the market will handle. When a man opens a door for you just say "thank you." It isn't a statement on your capability, you may however secretly think that you can't compete unless you complain about the fact that men and women are different.

Dress for the occasion/Uniform of the day: Show respect by dressing for where you will be. Flip flops are rarely acceptable. I know some remarkable ladies that are involved in the sport Roller Derby. On the track they dress in the team uniform. At work they dress as their job requires. I know a nurse, a soldier, a librarian (which is hot by itself), and a dental hygienist. They dress for their jobs. I have also seen them at social functions. They dress as the beautiful ladies that they are enjoying a night out. In no outfit, uniform, or clothing are they less the strong, powerful women that they are.

I work with some rather remarkable women. They dress the occasion and the purpose. I have also seen them off duty and they dress appropriately for where they are. No change of clothes changes the powerful intellects that they have. My wife can go from t-shirt, jeans, and these hiking boots that I hate to a suit without changing who she is or the fact that she is a capable and intelligent woman. What do all of these have in common? The clothes don't make the person but they show respect and practicality for the situation in which they are.

Men, don't think that you are off the hook. A jacket and tie, learn to tie it right. Tuxedos are sometimes appropriate, do them right. Try to shave on a semi-regular basis at least and if you are beard guy try not to look like Ted Kacynski.

Don't over do it, just do it. Be polite and be sincere about it. Dress for the occasion. No, nobody is trying to hold you down.

Society, all of us dealing with each other, requires manners. Use them or lose the society. Drum circles won't solve that either.

. . . and why do art shows stink?

Bullies

Read the whole thing before running off and crying

To all the kids that are being bullied:

First, stand up for yourself. Get into a boxing club or something. Fight back. They have no right to put hands on you. Get tough, get a good sturdy pair of boots and kick the bully in the piss pump. After you have done that don't expect and after school special where the bully then becomes your best friend. Expect him instead to come back for revenge. The bully is a scumbag who delights in causing pain and fear. Make it not worth his while.

To all the parents:

It is your fault. It is the fault of the parents of the bully because they taught him that it was okay to do what he does. It is the fault of the parents of the kid who is being bullied because you raised a kid who looks like a good victim. It isn't your "little baby." It is a small person who will one day be an adult. Make him strong.

To the schools:

It is your fault. When parents place their child with you for the duration of the school day (bully and bullied) you take on certain responsibilities. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the health and welfare of those children. We all know that the school knows what is going on. The teachers know because they see it. The rest of the school staff and adminstration know. They just don't do anything. They fail in their job as responsible adults. When a child who may be small, weak, and afraid comes to believe that he will be tortured and humiliated everyday at school that child will eventually strike back. He may strike back violently and with a certain degree of overkill. If a student is injured or worse when the bullied strikes back it is the fault of the school. They failed. The parents failed.

Internet bullies? What the hell are those kids even doing with a cell phone? Are they all Doogie Houser and need to be in surgery right away? Close their facebook page or require that you get to monitor it directly. Control their internet use. Be an absolute dictator if you have to. Kids won't learn what they need to if you don't teach them.

http://momshomeroom.msn.com/videos/7/262/?WT.mc_id=msn&from=en-us_msnhp

This link leads to a load of crap. The whole bully situation won't go away until McFly slugs the bully or adults actually do their job. I put my money of the bullied slugging the bully because the adults that run our schools and the political stooges who are their bosses are too scared to do their job.

Children are not naturally good. They are savage little animals that need committed adults to instill in their savage minds a moral sense.

I am open to other ideas on this but all is see is failures.

To the parents and teachers that think I am too harsh. I used to be a corrections officer. I have seen where your little darlings could be going. It comes from a sense of entitlement because they were never taught social virtue. They were led to believe that life would give them what they want because they have never had to struggle.

I pity them the poverty of their wealth.