A Clarification, and other things.

I am not a terrorist.  I am not a hippie.  I do not wish anyone in the United States Government harm, nor am I promoting violence.  I am only utilizing a right that has been given to me by the U.S. Constitution.

The irony of the reactions I got after my last post was almost palpable.  I should be careful what I say because the Government might see it?  The concern is appreciated, but not needed.  I know my rights.  Other reactions from more conservative folk were more mocking, and generally disrespectful.  These corporate lapdogs and followers of Glenn Beck were expected to take a largely irrational and demeaning approach to what I've put out in the open, and to me as well.  They did not disappoint.

With that out of the way, on to current happenings.  The Occupy Wall Street movement continues to pick up steam, despite police brutality and Republicans being (as always) dishonest and irrational.  There's no end in sight, and no telling where this goes, but I'm personally hoping for drastic changes in the way that we deal with corporations, big business, and the general economy of this country.  If the robber barons and tycoons of America who have driven it into ruin go bankrupt as a result, and without a government bailout to help them, then all the better.  These men deserve to spend a few cold nights on the street.

On another note, one thing I have found hilarious about the recent news surrounding Occupy Wall St. has been the lack of a coherent and sensible reaction from the Republican Party.  It's beginning to sound childish and may soon devolve into name calling and fights on the school playground.  Lets take a look at some of the things they've been saying, shall we?

The Occupy Protesters are smoking pot.  And?  I don't personally partake in it, but who are we to judge?
The Occupy Protesters are having sex on their camp grounds.  So sex is a bad thing now?  Didn't think so.
The Occupy Protesters are a Nazi/Communist movement.  Pick one, dumbass.  The Nazi's were totalitarian fascists who actually wanted a piece of capitalism.  They hated the communists.
The Occupy Protesters are hiding criminals!  It can't really be helped if a few bad eggs slip in.  Plus, these statements have been unfounded.  Find proof, and we'll talk.

Conservatives being unreasonable and generally idiotic is entirely expected, but they're not the only ones at fault in the current movement.  The democratic party, and particularly our modern age Jimmy Carter president, have done very little to throw their political weight behind the movement, or even reach out to them.  It's shameful, if you ask me, and proof that even the Liberals rest securely in the pockets of Big Business.

It's time to step up, folks.  Pick a side.