Man O Man

I was searching Youtube and came across some videos on feminism. Holy shit the comments men were making...beyond ugly! Men feel oppressed? Women deserve the violence placed upon them? Men are the problem, always have been, always will be. Solutions? Well I pretty sure we have enough frozen sperm in the world to last the lifetime of this decaying planet.
War
Genocide
Rape
Murder
Physical violence
Gangs
The military
Eating disorders
Intimidation

Poof! All of these could be gone in an instant. maybe not completely gone but VERY manageable.

We had our time, our run, we should just go. There's a ton of room in Wyoming and besides that's as good a place as any to deal with our homophobia.

Obama

Well fellow citizens we did it. I am in shock...really. I feel happiness for the first time in a long time. I actually felt some American (US0f A) pride. We have chosen a man who can inspire and lead but we all must act. The hatred and ignorance still exist as they did yesterday. The long road finally has a map to follow. My god we finally woke up for at least a second or two.

My LGBT friends have taken a blow this week. Several states still believe bigotry is justified under the name of god. History will ultimately show them their ugliness. I need to be more vocal on this front.

I wonder what the McCainites feel like today? I guess in some ways I don't really care. All I know is that this country has kept me involved a little longer. I guess I identify with more people than I really thought possible.

My black brothers and sisters have waited lifetimes for this moment. I can't even fathom what they must feel. It is time for a new day and I am ready to listen to those who have had no voice. I am ready to be a better ally.

Whiteness, Oil, God, and Stupidity

In the beginning man created god and that was a mistake. You see by creating god man now had a built-in excuse. We now had justification for our actions. We could justify war, racism, murder, hatred, discrimination, poverty, rape, destruction, torture, and anything else we felt inclined to include.

If we quickly skip to the top of the food chain we are able to see god's ultimate creation. Ladies and gentlemen I give you the United States of America. God's favorite child. The promoter of democracy, free markets and The Constitution. The city upon a hill if you will. GBA!

Then the big G invented our entitlement. All people who lacked pigmentation in their skin inherited one of god's greatest gifts...whiteness. White people were hand picked by god to lead the uncivilized to greener pastures. Ok, maybe pulled or whipped into greener pastures is a more accurate statement. Either way the low life masses were lucky to have whitey pave the way towards salvation.

Finally god provided our meal ticket. Ancient sunlight spouted from mother earth and all was good. We could now expand our way of life to the rest of the planet. Backwards civilizations like China and India could now follow our lead and consume, consume, consume.

Man unfortunately is stupid and has been from the very start. Oh sure we invented some cool shit along the way but that is not the measure of intelligence as mother earth sees it. We have been nothing more than a parasite. We have failed to realize that our role was not to dominate and consume but to coexist with all living beings. Well chalk it up to a lesson learned. Ooops, our bad.

Now that oil is running low and consumerism has peaked all that is left to do is wait for the blow back. We really don't think that hundreds of years of oppression will go unchecked? It's going to get ugly and our make believe friend is be nowhere to be found. I'm sure it'll all be fine. LOL

got route?

OMG I wish Carlin was here to see this. Watch all the rats kill each other. When will it be too late to escape? I fear it may be too late already. Will Canada really be a salvation? I'm not convinced. I should just get in my Hyundai and drive like hell. Nicaragua may be the place for me and mine.

What will next September look like? This is a time for clarity and action. I love my life but I fear that what I know of it may be gone shortly. At least I gave my students a heads up.

I'm Tired

I'm tired of the stupidity within the American public. I'm tired of bigots disguised as republicans. I'm tired of a country in utter denial about racism. I'm tired of apathetic students. I'm tired of ignorant uncles and cousins. I'm tired of neutral brother-in-laws who do more damage than the bigots they refuse to confront. I'm tired of a silent sister. I'm tired of a principal who lives her life in constant fear. I'm tired of an English department with no insight or backbone. I'm tire of kids walking into my room with camouflage. I'm tired of the Pledge of Allegiance. I'm tired of the outdated American Constitution. I'm tired of yellow ribbons. I'm tired of oblivious white people. I'm tired of our addiction to oil...even though I'll miss it's perks. I'm tired of email responses. I'm tired of fiction. I'm tired of homophobes. I'm tired of men dominating women. I'm tired of Christians. I'm tired of religion. I'm incredibly tired of the fairytale known as god. I'm tired of old white men controlling the world. I'm tired of patriotism. I'm tired of "god bless America." I'm tired of you.

The Poison of Privilege

Mariza I have something to share but before I do you must be aware of the fact that this no ordinary lesson in school but a bit more intense, you see we’ve all been fooled.

Time out, wait a minute, hold that thought, I’m fairly young and my mind can be bought. I’m here to socialize, get by, and follow the norm; this is what I’ve been taught since the day I was born.

I no longer can spout the status quo I’ve been given it all for the cost of my soul. White, American, heterosexual, male, born in the middle class with no reason to fail. My life has been formed by men who look like me but what I’ve discovered isn’t easy to see.

What are you talking about the President is fine. He talks of freedom and patriotism all of the time. Look where we live, the home of the brave and the land of the free. You never owned slaves and neither did he.

That’s just the surface of what I’m talking about. You see there are these things called privilege, power, and clout. I never earned the benefits of my status, color, or sexuality but they all have shaped everyone’s reality.

Don’t you think that this fuss is a bit absurd? Your life is carefree and you’re free as a bird. If people work hard it all equals out. That is what they tell us I have no reason to doubt.

Wait a minute you’re a woman, Mexican, and a teenager at that. Nobody cares what you think you’re only a stat. What’s brilliant about this system we’re in is it picks the same winners yet we all think we win. So we go on believing in the American Dream where democracy is broke and capitalism is a scheme.

I’ve been listening and you make some sense. Let’s flip the script because reality’s best.

Mr. Sliwa why are people oppressed?

Mariza this is English class it’s not on the test.

I’m tired of learning about dotting my “I’s” and cross my “T’s” this world’s full of liars, haters, and thieves. Can someone please tell me why I feel such a loss? I’m beginning to crack from the weight of this cross.

Just sit in a row and follow the bell. I am spinning my history so you’ll fall under this spell. I have to remain neutral or you’ll never think but this white ship is starting to sink.

What is this whiteness and privilege you hold? Is it true we still have slaves just not bought and sold? My people are dying for just a few resources. Could you spare what you stole with wagons and horses?

What did you read or hear that provoked this attack? White males have always had a target on our backs. This country’s traditions are slipping away. Even the concept of marriage has gone to the gays. So shut up and listen and it will all be just great.

I’ve tried but it’s no use I can no longer relate. Maybe one day you’ll be in my shoes with no light in sight just a slow burning fuse. Please take my hand and place it yours. Together we’ll fight for justice not wars. You see we’re just allies not enemies at all. This poison called privilege is killing us all.

Ode To Oil

Ode to Oil

Black gold, Texas tea, the black shit that makes the world go around. Dig a little deeper there’s more oil to be found. In 1804 we hit our first billion. Now approaching 7 we enter oblivion. This deck of cards is built on an oil slick, pull the petroleum card out and you do the arithmetic.

Fruits, vegetables, self sustainable living, we keep taking from mother earth but she is done giving. Plastics, rubber, and throw away technology, this is gonna be hell on earth no matter your theology. This white supremacist way of dominance has extinguished any hope for prominence. Capitalism and patriarchy have built this golden calf. Maybe anarchy can bring this empires flag to half- staff.

All of these systems are fed by our addiction to fossil fuels. Create consumers and apathetic robots in our schools. Eat, digest, eat, digest is all we know. Time to reap the seeds we sow. You can’t maintain this fanatical pace. Our new found “green” fad is a slap in the face. There is no urgency or is it just too late? Has this era of absurd comfort already sealed our fate?

Peak oil seems to be a foreign concept, forgot how to grow food and find fresh water while we slept. Everyone thinks they can buy their way out of this but if can’t grow a fucking carrot you won’t have a pot to piss. So what is one to do with this terrible news? Ah fuck it just forget it and buy some new shoes. The scientists will come up with something brilliant and fast. I wouldn’t count on it though, cuz nature always bats last.