Capitalism - Feudalism without the Kings
Tax the Rich
Website Wednesday
Lately, I find that I have less interest in politics. Perhaps because Obama has been a disappointment. (No, I never would have voted for Romney!) He governs on the principle that his job is to save capitalism; and that he's done. Only problem, he campaigns with progressive, liberal phrases. So what you see and hear during his two presidential campaigns is not what you get during his tenure in the White House.
Others can write so much more eloquently than I about the collapse of governmental concern for the less fortunate in this country. It looks like the bastards really did win, as we progressives/liberals wait, holding our breath, for criminal prosecution of the crimes committed by our centers of wealth (banks, Wall Street.) Cripes! Obama couldn't even make a whistle-stop visit to an Occupy Wall Street site during that movement's heyday!
The treacles of capitalism, made bolder and richer by the industrial and the technological revolutions, have spread into all the workings of our politics and governance. By now, it's a Gordian Knot. And remember the only way that sticky knot was finally unraveled? Alexander the Great slashed his sword through the middle of it. Not a pretty thought.
Wow! Reading above, I realize that I woke up quite pissy this morning.
On to websites:
Which says of itself: Splice Today is a website featuring idiosyncratic writing
and visual presentation on topics of interest and concern to an audience that
values perspective over popularity. We depend on contributors who aren't
getting their voices heard anywhere else. Our emphasis is weighted toward
politics and the arts — music, film and books—but also includes essays and
interviews about sports and the nuances of today's popular culture.
A lot of reading on this one and I started reading about a dad on a prayer walk to school with this child. And I read to the end, because the tangent taken by the writer was unexpected but very interesting. So, I'm sticking a label of "Feature articles you should read." on this site. Take a look.
Ok, let's go visual, but creative:
Which says: ManMade features original how-to content, videos, and design
inspiration created by both women and men. It’s for anyone that says “Hey, I
can do that”, and believes that sewing machines and tablesaws alike belong in
the workshop. Our current era allows for an entire new spin on what it means to
live the handmade life, and ManMade wants everyone to know they’re invited!
I love this site! Like when you're holding a plastic grocery bag, a used hairspray bottle and a straw. Go here, and I bet you'll find out how to make a lamp with these items - and maybe even the light bulb! It's a great, fun, "how-to" site.
Let's go all visual:
This site is Net Hugs, not Ne Thugs as I first read it. It's part of a greeting card site which, to me, touts some pretty sappy sayings. But the pictures of this page should be seen. And, if you're a nature lover, from this site you can work your way back to:
for a lot of nature stuff.
And, finally, even more pics:
It looks like you can subscribe and get picture e-mails. (Not something I'm interested in.) However, there are loads of picture "e-mails" here to see. Just click all the links (top and bottom of the page) and you'll get to see some amazing photos. I can't find an "About" for this site but just click around and enjoy.
OK, got to go. I just got an e-mail whose subject is: 23 Magical Knitting Patterns. Bliss is only a click away. See you next week.
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