I have been doing some more studies on religion lately. Particularly Christianity, Hinduism, and Mormonism. Mormonism considered a legitimate religion yet? I do not know.
Some people that know me will be rolling their eyes at this. I very highly resent the Church of Latter Days Saints. It is just so baffling and frustrating because of how many good people I have known (and do know) who are Mormon, and believe these outrageous lies. They fall into the grasp of the church with its guilt and scare tactics, and are used for the entirety of their lives without knowing any better.
Today I was reading some good testimonials on this site, www.exmormon.org. That church does some very shitty things to people. If you are Mormon and happen to read this, look at that site. No, it is not on your church's list of "approved" readings. In other words, it will make you smarter, not dumber.
29 September 2008
About Politics.
I have not posted anything new on here for a while. Updates take to long, so I will just post thoughts.
The election has been getting me excited. I do not understand how the country is so close in this election though. Our lazy American outlook has made us so unbelievably ignorant it is ridiculous. The only explanation I can find is a discrepancy between candidates values, which I certainly hope is not a determining factor in this election.
People voting in this election based on personal values, particularly religious values, I am sorry to say I just feel are horribly greedy. To let something as unimportant as, lets say abortion, sway your opinion amidst the state of our country (and world) is just silly. Abortion is not an issue that is on the table right now, nor will it be in the next four years. What is important right now is the economy, alternative fuel/energy, exit strategy, and not making our country look like the ass of the earth.
McCain and Obama both have websites. After spending a considerable amount of time on each site, I have to say that Obama's is considerably more accessible. Not only does he provide far more information about his views and plans, but he also gives specific details about those plans. I encourage everyone to LOOK AT HOW SHITTY JOHN MCCAIN'S WEBSITE IS.
Please take note at how vague most of his "Issue" summaries are. Example (From the "American Energy" page:
John McCain Believes That The U.S. Must Become A Leader In A New International Green Economy. Green jobs and green technology will be vital to our economic future. There is no reason that the U.S. should not be a leader in developing and deploying these new technologies.
...thats it. Under the next heading on the same page.
John McCain Will Commit $2 Billion Annually To Advancing Clean Coal Technologies "... Some believe that marketing viable clean coal technologies could be over 15 years away. John McCain believes that this is too long to wait, and we need to commit significant federal resources to the science, research and development that advance this critical technology."
...why? We have plenty of other clean energy alternatives that already work, why do we want to try and figure out the one that doesn't? Sorry McCain, I think you are just dumb.
The election has been getting me excited. I do not understand how the country is so close in this election though. Our lazy American outlook has made us so unbelievably ignorant it is ridiculous. The only explanation I can find is a discrepancy between candidates values, which I certainly hope is not a determining factor in this election.
People voting in this election based on personal values, particularly religious values, I am sorry to say I just feel are horribly greedy. To let something as unimportant as, lets say abortion, sway your opinion amidst the state of our country (and world) is just silly. Abortion is not an issue that is on the table right now, nor will it be in the next four years. What is important right now is the economy, alternative fuel/energy, exit strategy, and not making our country look like the ass of the earth.
McCain and Obama both have websites. After spending a considerable amount of time on each site, I have to say that Obama's is considerably more accessible. Not only does he provide far more information about his views and plans, but he also gives specific details about those plans. I encourage everyone to LOOK AT HOW SHITTY JOHN MCCAIN'S WEBSITE IS.
Please take note at how vague most of his "Issue" summaries are. Example (From the "American Energy" page:
John McCain Believes That The U.S. Must Become A Leader In A New International Green Economy. Green jobs and green technology will be vital to our economic future. There is no reason that the U.S. should not be a leader in developing and deploying these new technologies.
...thats it. Under the next heading on the same page.
John McCain Will Commit $2 Billion Annually To Advancing Clean Coal Technologies "... Some believe that marketing viable clean coal technologies could be over 15 years away. John McCain believes that this is too long to wait, and we need to commit significant federal resources to the science, research and development that advance this critical technology."
...why? We have plenty of other clean energy alternatives that already work, why do we want to try and figure out the one that doesn't? Sorry McCain, I think you are just dumb.
08 September 2008
Face Up
School has begun again and fortunately music is everywhere in my life right now. I am taking a few music related classes this semester: Music & Film, Music Technologies and Choir. Work has also been good, although some of the logistics are becoming slightly annoying. I cannot complain though.
My new car (a VW Golf GL, 2-door) has been amazingly gas efficient. Yesterday was the first time I needed to stop for gas in the two weeks I have had it. The fuel gauge was not even on empty yet, and I was over 400 miles on the trip odometer. On top of that, it cost only $50 to fill up. My 4-runner was guzzling $70 a week, easy. $50 every two weeks is a much more savory trade off.
The Obama campaign has been exciting me as well. Anyone who watched his whole speech at the DNC would understand why. I think there are good things coming for everyone.
My new car (a VW Golf GL, 2-door) has been amazingly gas efficient. Yesterday was the first time I needed to stop for gas in the two weeks I have had it. The fuel gauge was not even on empty yet, and I was over 400 miles on the trip odometer. On top of that, it cost only $50 to fill up. My 4-runner was guzzling $70 a week, easy. $50 every two weeks is a much more savory trade off.
The Obama campaign has been exciting me as well. Anyone who watched his whole speech at the DNC would understand why. I think there are good things coming for everyone.
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