A Dream for Everyone

        In seventeen minutes at the  Lincoln Memorial during a march on Washington, on August twenty eighth of nineteen and sixty-three,  in front of two hundred thousand of his peers, Dr. Martin Luther King delivered in my opinion what will live on as the most powerful and meaningful speech in the history of mankind.  Preceding his speech he was introduced as the “The Moral Leader of Our Nation”. That is powerful. At this time racial segregation was a serious problem on the brink of a resolution. However, change is never easy and some times dangerous. In this moving speech he refers to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence as “A promissory note to which every American was to fall heir.... A promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the “unalienable rights” of “life liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” He then goes on to describe the current situation as “Quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” He explains the solution saying “The sweltering summer of the Negro’s legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen and sixty-three is not an end, but the beginning…. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright days of justice emerges.” That gives me goosebumps.  

        I am a very big fan of rhetoric and the use of particularly placed words to properly paint a vivid, pristine picture. Like unforgotten orators of lore, Dr. King was captivating. Another speaker on this day was U.S. Representative John Lewis. He was quoted saying “Dr. King had the power, the ability and the capacity to transform those steps on the Lincoln Memorial into a monumental area that will forever be recognized. By speaking the way he did, he educated, he inspired he informed not just people there, but people throughout America and unborn generations.” This is a respected white official sticking his neck out to stand up for what he believes in, Dr. King.

         At this time racial tension was either going to destroy us or force us to make a change. I have a saying, “to make change you must make waves” and I believe Dr. King was of the same sentiment. I am glad that this speech was so successful because it’s hard to imagine what would have happened if we were forced into another Civil War. Dr. King led by example and is inspiring young men and women of all races, religions and creeds over forty-seven years later. I presume that will not stop anytime soon.

         I feel like we have a lot of racial tension in southern Louisiana where I am from. There is a lot of negative media influence and when you mix that with horrific poverty levels and an overall lack of education, you get a state in turmoil. We have come a long way as a union. Hopefully we can do something to educated and inspire these people to fight for a positive change before the government tries to drown them again. That is my dream

We need more billionaires like Ryan Ferrioli

     This blog is in reference to a blog written by a an honorable young man entitled "Response to James M Russel's Post on Huffingtonpost.com. You can view all of Ryan's insightful blogs at  http://rcf1992.blogspot.com/
 
     I agree with Ryan 100%. The  financial debt that the United States Treasury is facing is unfathomable. I wish Ryan was a billionaire. If more of the incredibly wealthy thought like him the world would be  much better off. Instead we are bailing out multi, I repeat Multi-billion dollar corporations whom squandered outrageous amounts of money. The weight of which is supposed to be carried by myself and the rest of the working class. I am not Karl Marx but this is rediculous. Lets,  as americans put our beautiful heads together and start brainstorming. It doesn't cost a thing. Until we start taking action, nothing is going to change.
     My contributive advice would be to diversify. Lets bring the money back to the people who work hard for it.  We should farm our food locally and boycott monopolistic corporations who don't contribute to society. If we are going to think globally, we need act locally. We need to stop feeling responsible for tsunamis and earthquakes around the world. Manifest destiny is a thing of the past. In the famous words of Diamond from the critically acclaimed film The Player's Club,  "Make that money, don't let it make you"

     The state of California projects 1.2 billion dollars of taxable revenue in the first fiscal year upon legalization and taxation of marijuana. That is only one state!!! Hemp can be used to create a contaminate free fuel. The hemp plant also naturally produces an exponentially stronger and more perdurable fiber than cotton. We americans need to take a stand and speak our minds. Vote! Even if you are in the lower or the supposedly existent middle class, your vote counts. Its time to think outside of the box. The box is stifling and we are going to suffocate (fiscally).

     I hope I become a billionaire soon too. Free gumbo, crawfish and beer for everyone.

A Preamble to the Cultivation of the United States of America

     We the people of the United States, in order to form a more tolerant, unbiased and peaceful union, establish understanding, insure financial and social tranquility, provide knowledge to induce acceptance, promote health and wellness, secure the right and liberty to think outside the box of injustice and grow marijuana, even if cotton, steel, and petroleum tycoons and huge drug companies will lose money, do ordain and establish Cultivation for all, in these wonderful United States of America

Feminism

          My blog is about an uncomfortable coversation between Elizabeth Sutherland and Carol Hanisch.
Upon reading the title of the blog I was excited. It seemed fun and inviting. However, after just a few paragraghs I was anxious and uneasy. I am all about an honest debate between peers. This was not just a friendly debate. Both parties werea bit bellicose. Elisabeth understandably defensive. If I am looking at this argument, unbiastly, they both turn me off to the point that I couldn't wait until it was over.
        I am actually a feminist by definition. I don' beleive in gender classifications, or any classification for that matter. Salary standards should not be dependant on whether you are a man, woman, black, white, purple polka-dotted or striped.
        Every woman I have ever been socially involved with has without a doubt been a feminist. I love strong, intelligent, vocal women. It's my thing. I adore interacting with all human beings that are intelligent and opinionated.
       I feel like the interviewer in this case asked negatively charged questions like, "Are you trying to be like men?" The whole conversation was riddled with ignorant statements, ie:  "But other people are more oppressed than you."(as if to imply that their suffering wasn't so bad because somewhere, someone is suffering more) "Women don't have it so bad." He insinuates that feminists are "advocating an end to families-putting all kids in nurseries." He even closes saying,"well,all I can say is you must be a lesbian".....ignorance. I feel bad for Elizabeth Sutherland. She was not givin an interview in a fair forum.
       However, if I may interject, I also believe that chivalry should not die as a result. I was born and raised in New Orleans and my mother raised me to be a gentlemen. She would die if she found out I didn't say "yes ma'am" or I didn't give up my seat for a "lady."
      I am exasperated by these supposed feminists that are offended when I say "yes ma'am." The disgusted looks, like I am going to steal your purse, when I hold a door open or offer my seat on a crowded subway train. Don't be mad at me because your boss called you "sweetheart."
      In my opinion, as futile as it may be, women deserve every respect and right that any other HUMAN BEING deserves. ANY HUMAN BEING!
     The problem for me is that I can't fully support any cause that fights for only one person or side. My vote is not for feminism on this day. I am impathetically apologetic to any woman offended for no reason. My vote is for HUMAN BEINGISM.

Waky waky, hands off snaky

        My next blog is about a blog from the "Borowitz Report" entitled "Delaware Masturbators  March Against O'Donnell." I guess senatorial nominee Christine O'Donnell has a serious problem with this new epidemic sweeping the streets, masturbation. Masturbators from accross the state gathered in Wilmington today for what he refers to as " The largest pro-wanking protest in history." The protestors carrie signs reading "hands off our masturbation"  It goes on to explain, Harley Farger, a leading Delaware masturbator and planner of the Million Masturbators March, said "it was difficult to organize masturbators because they're used to acting alone"
      This is hilarious to me. Mr. Borowits did not really voice an opinion on the subject but I guess that would have been incriminating for him. Is this what our politicians should be worried about? How does Mrs. O'Donnell plan to abolish this monster,  Erection alarms? A no spanking policy is in affect for the following counties....... Come on this is rediculous. Are there so few legitimate things to fight for, that this incredible prude believes that pleasuring ones self is the downfall of modern society. I think she needs to drop out of the race and go home. Sit down and have some coffe with her husband and talk this out because she needs it worse than most. My final thought is, what happens in the dark, stays in the dark. You can't tell me what to do with my body.

New Classes

     This blog is about my Community Learning Seminar class at Bunker Hill Community College. At first I wasn't thrilled about being forced to take a class that wasn't in the  area of study I was persuing. Not only because to me it represented the beaurocratic power of "The Man" being impressed upon students to clearly establish who was in control. Also, because it meant I would be spending at least 350$ and six months of my precious time on something I didn't want or need.........Please allow me one moment to remove my size ten and a half Osiris skate shoe from my mouth.
     Upon reception and closer scrutiny of this "Community Learning Seminar" I realized the gravity of the situation. My girlfriend likes to tell me,"you don't get extra points for making it difficult." This class is really a vast reservoir of knowledge and support for me to proverbially lap from. I now respect and appreciate the abundant support at my fingertips. I believe this class will certainly make my college experience richer. I think that offering these classes on such a wide spectrum of topics along with the implementation of student advisors and mentors mean that these "Community Learning Seminars" are probably the best idea "The Man" has ever come up with.