Real Terrorists and False Agents of Change

So as the world spins out of control, and America is falling into the hands of the corporate juggernauts, all the leaders of the loyal opposition can do us distract America with false hopes of change. But still as the country falls deeper in recession, the world becomes increasing more volatile, and the world looks as America as an imperial power, these so called candidates of change are not offering anything new. Just the same old rhetoric.

So who are the real terrorists...

And why does not anyone of the candidates of change really speak about the horrible reality dictated by the corporate elite. Truth be told is that they are a part of that system and to really question the system would result in the loss of their power.

However, we as a people can change it, but only if we act out and demand a new reality. Remember to confront the politicians when they are talking about change. When they talk about alternative energy do they mean "clean coal"(if there could be such a thing), nuclear(Mr Obama), or ethanol(which continues to support the mechanisms of the giant agribusiness like Monsanto, Cargill, and ADM which have been uprooting Americas family farmer for the last century)?

Or when they talk about helping out the poor, are they wearing suits and clothing that costs the same as someones rent, or living in palatial palaces. Many of the politicians of the day, come from the same class of people who have benefited from the system the way it is so why would they really want to change it.

Look behind the curtain and see who really is the wizard, and then too maybe you will vote and speak for real change. Think outside the box and the two party system, for you can't fix the problems with the methods that created the problems.

Peace
Robb Kidd

"You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows" Bob Dylan.

Spring Cleaning the State House

Last week the 2007-2008 Vermont General Assembly Biennium reached its climax and adjourned. The mainstream party leaders praised their members for jobs well done despite leaving Vermonters, the environment, labor, education and health care dangling on morsels left over from years past. So much time and baseless words mouthed; nevertheless they have just conceded to the powers above and capitulated to the principles of an obstructionist governor.

For the last few months I have worked beneath the Golden Dome, and upon entering my service I had a sense of hope for the potential promise of success. Unfortunately, despite working with a few highly intelligent and dedicated individuals, I soon found out that there is no room for logic or intelligence in these halls, just baseless partisan rhetoric and politics as usual.

So Vermont is left with weakened environmental laws, dilapidated roads, costly health care, and a spiraling downward economy. But hey, at least there is one benefit from the Legislature adjourning early, and that is they can not screw anything else up. Luckily for now, Montpelier is returning to its quite small town feel. Just in time and by coincidence, Montpelierites had their cleansing ceremony on the State House lawn this past Sunday. The picture above is from “All Species Day” a celebration of the coming of spring, but how appropriate that it came the day after the legislature adjourned. Maybe, this year will bring new things, and for once the traditional party politics of obstruction and denial will give way to a progressive agenda looking out for the people’s agenda and not some egotistical power grab.

Peace
Robb Kidd

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi Hendrix

Vermont Yankee Propaganda-Lies and Collapse

Upon listening to the radio, I get more and more frustrated each and every day from the blatant distortion from the Vermont Yankee/Entergy propaganda campaign. Of recent, they claim that because of nuclear power, Vermont has the cleanest air in the country. That is just a plain outright lie and it is unethical to broadcast those claims. First, Vermont’s largest source of power is from hydro-electric dams which is far less environmental deleterious than nuclear; and second, if it were not from landmark environmental legislation (ACT 250) preventing gross over development, Vermont would not have the trees to counterbalance air pollutants, nor have the vast open landscape without strip housing grasping for more fuel. Only in a “humpty-dumpty world” is nuclear environmentally responsible.

Vermont does not need nuclear, and with forward thinking Vermont can move past the anachronistic thinking of the past. However, due to the vast financial resources of the Entergy Corporation the propaganda machine is off and running. Everyday I either hear their lies on WDEV or on the not so public radio of VPR, and so we as listeners, consumers and citizens must take a stand against the lies.

Below is a letter I sent to Ken Squire of WDEV expressing my concerns, I urge others to do the same.

Dear Ken Squire,

As a regular listener of WDEV I appreciate the diversity of opinions offered in its programming. Unlike most other radio stations, WDEV gives its listening audience a wide range of opinions. I feel that even the opinions I disagree with offer the community a great service. However, a recent advertisement blitz by the Vermont Yankee/Entergy Corporation (VY) is destroying that credibility. Entergy’s commercials are a deliberate misrepresentation of the facts and its continued broadcasting is unethical.

Although, WDEV does have a priority in receiving operating revenues from its advertisers, WDEV could use some discretion in accepting advertising dollars. VY’s sponsorship is costing WDEV and its other advertiser valuable resources. For upon hearing a commercial from VY, I immediately change the radio frequency, subsequently missing any of the following commercials. Although, I am just one individual I have been encouraging others to follow suit. Many others are also disgusted with the VY deliberate false rhetoric and therefore if WDEV continues to air the commercials WDEV and its advertisers are bond to loose customers.

Once again, I appreciate the diversity of opinions offered by WDEV radio, however WDEV will need to demand that VY provide non-deceptive advertising, to allow “free-“ counter advertising, or to eliminate VY advertising. Thank you for reading my concerns, and your continued broadcasting service.

The lies of the propaganda machine are no longer appropriate, however until we all stand up and confront injustices in all areas of life, the politics and practice of greed and deception will destroy us. Take a stand…

Peace
Robb Kidd

“In a time of Universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act” George Orwell.

Boycotting Opening Can of China's Worms

All of this controversy on whether the United States should boycott the Olympic Opening Ceremony has me perplexed. The question should not be on whether to boycott the opening ceremonies, but rather to boycott China’s economy as a whole. 1. China has a lethal track record on human rights abuse towards Tibet and its own citizens; 2. it’s business entities and alliances are distributing highly toxic and inferior products damaging our homes and health; and 3. China’s rapid industrialization is exponentially adding to the causes of global climate change. Nonetheless, over the last few decades, the United States has designated China with most favored trade status. Meanwhile, the US economy is crumbling fast, human rights abuse are lingering on, and global climate change is more likely becoming catastrophic. The answer therefore is not to just a boycott China for one day, but for America to divest from China and boycott all companies who do business with China until human rights are followed, distributed products are safe and non-toxic, and a path of environmental responsibility is followed; however that would call for the U.S to do the same.

Peace
Robb Kidd

“We need to exert ourselves that much more, and break out of the vicious cycle of dependence imposed on us by the financially powerful: those in command of immense market power and those who dare to fashion the world in their own image” Nelson Mandela.

Deer and Moose Herd

All I have to say is that Vermont has a healthy Deer and Moose Herd, and for the time being that is all that matters. Please stand by until May and I will fill in the details then.

Peace
Robb Kidd


ps: because of other commitments I will not be able to contribute to the intergalactic debate until May, please be patient and DON'T PANIC.

“There are many here among us who feel that life is but a joke. But you and I, we've been through that, and this is not our fate, so let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late."Bob Dylan All Along the Watchtower

Living an Illusion--1984

It has been a busy few months for me, and unfortunately I have not been able to write as much as I would wish. Unfortunately, while school has engaged my time, the world appears to still being crumbling. While the earth burns America continues with their self absorbed ritual with their yearly servitude to a holiday called Xmas. (Please note Christmas has lost its meaning because what Christ had preached has nothing to do with this materialistic holiday, and besides Christ would probably be illegally renditioned to a secret CIA prison tortured and water-boarded and forced to admit he is a member of Al-Qaeda if he were alive today, and Fox-News would brand him a traitor.

So, anyway while I am spending my time in school hopefully learning ways on how to become more effective in tearing down the broke, corrupt and fascist system the world is still going to pieces. These are my top ten reasons of proof that the world is doomed.

1. The Democrats still have not impeached the President,

2. There are more private mercenaries in Iraq than there are US soldiers- so not only are the neo-cons feeding their demand by hiring foreign nationals as mercenary soldiers, they are profiting, and they have hired mercenaries that do not have to answer to any laws.

3. Even though, Al Gore and a bunch of scientists have received a Nobel Prize, corrupt politicians like McCain and Lieberman are stripping any meaningful substance from legislation and continuing supporting the oil, coil or nuclear industry.

4. In Annapolis, Md. a faux peace conference told America that Israeli and America are committed to working for peace with the Palestinians- How can you have a peace conference without inviting the Palestinian government of Hamas, a primary victim to Israel’s apartheid like conditions.

5. The states of New Hampshire and Iowa will soon tell us which corporate stooges of Republicanism or of the Democrats will be allowed to become president, while the candidates advocating real change are ignored by the corporate media..

6. The Republicans debate about immigrants, despite the fact their corporate greed has created the demand for low wages, thus increasing illegal immigration.

7. The new attorney General does not know if water-boarding is torture, and somehow the Senate still confirmed him.

8. OJ makes headline news again and dominates CNN and Fox News-while Americans still do not who Prime Minister Maliki is.

9. Dictator Musharraf in Pakistan receives millions of dollars in aid from the US government, while he jails innocent citizens, shuts down the media, cancels elections, tortures dissenters, proliferates nuclear technology, and has killed innocent civilians. Sounds like grounds for invasion, except for he is George Bush’s friend in the War Of Terror.

10. Trent Lott resigns, sounds positive, but unfortunately he’ll soon be a lobbyist in DC, and I’m not sure which is worse having him vote once, or having him trying to influence legislation.

Anyway, the world is f…ed and if Americans don’t wake up soon we are all truly doomed.

Peace
Robb Kidd

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” George Orwell

Going To A Hand Basket-

While the world looks like it is definitely going to hell in a hand basket, I just want to leave people with some comedy.... Or maybe, just more evidence of how people really are clueless.


Yeah, after some recent events in my life pessimism is coming back in full force. But I guess when I actually agree with my congressman more than I do with the local anti-war activists things have really taken a turn. For those who just crossed paths with this post, I disagree with Congressman Welch and I think impeachment of the President and Vice-President is the only moral thing left to do. It is clear that Bush and Cheney will not listen to the American people, so therefore the American people should dispose of them.

Peace
Robb Kidd

“Any war that requires the suspension of reason as a necessity for support is a bad war.”
Norman Mailer