I know this happened two weeks ago, but I really can't get over the fact that Joy and Whoopi decided to walk off the View when they hosted Bill O'Reilly.
Really. Whether you're independent, conservative, liberal, or communist, you can't walk away. That shows that you just don't have anything to defend yourself with. Is that why they walked off? Did they realize that they have no facts to back their arguments up so they walked up and left off their own show? GOOD GOOD. Typical democrats, as the Youtuber Phil says.
And then, as I continue to watch this horrid little clip, the young blonde host asks something along the lines of, "Couldn't this entire issue have been prevented if we were allowed to say TERRORISTS instead of radical Muslims?". She says that this mistake of saying radical Muslims associated the religion with terrorism too much, and we should just call them terrorists.
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That is the most absurd thing I have heard thus far.
BUT THEN, Joy and Whoopi come back! I bet someone told them they looked like immature fools and they needed to grow up and come back and argue their way back in. Ha. Ha.
I am amused.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
People
Today, my International Issues & Public Policy teacher brought up an interesting point in class. He posed the question, "Is California a place where we're too concerned with being afraid to offend that we don't deal with the real issues?"
My answer to this interesting question is YES. People these days want to sue and be offended at the slightest things. Thus, nobody really speaks out against what they don't believe in if the cause isn't supported by the masses. Why are people afraid to be a lone wolf? For example, what if I was offended by the "coming out" videos on National Coming Out Day? Does that mean I can go and bash all gay people and complain to the school? Yes. But why would I do that? It's okay to have different opinions; why do people need to be so sensitive to these issues?
It is similar to those people who were offended that the Pledge of Allegiance says "under God"; it's ridiculous. It's similar to people complaining about the dollar bill because it says "In God We Trust." I'm sorry, should we reprint dollar bills all over again because you're offended? I'm sorry, no thank you.
People in California are very accepting, perhaps more so than other states. Here, we accept gay marriage, legalized pot, etc. But does that mean we can't believe in things that are different from what a majority of society thinks? I'm not afraid.
I encourage you all to speak up for what you believe in - whether you are supported by many or not. If people are so accepting, they should accept different opinions wholeheartedly, no?
My answer to this interesting question is YES. People these days want to sue and be offended at the slightest things. Thus, nobody really speaks out against what they don't believe in if the cause isn't supported by the masses. Why are people afraid to be a lone wolf? For example, what if I was offended by the "coming out" videos on National Coming Out Day? Does that mean I can go and bash all gay people and complain to the school? Yes. But why would I do that? It's okay to have different opinions; why do people need to be so sensitive to these issues?
It is similar to those people who were offended that the Pledge of Allegiance says "under God"; it's ridiculous. It's similar to people complaining about the dollar bill because it says "In God We Trust." I'm sorry, should we reprint dollar bills all over again because you're offended? I'm sorry, no thank you.
People in California are very accepting, perhaps more so than other states. Here, we accept gay marriage, legalized pot, etc. But does that mean we can't believe in things that are different from what a majority of society thinks? I'm not afraid.
I encourage you all to speak up for what you believe in - whether you are supported by many or not. If people are so accepting, they should accept different opinions wholeheartedly, no?
Monday, October 18, 2010
Pro-Life
Hello all.
Tomorrow is Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity in remembrance of babies who have been silenced.
If you want to support this cause, you can wear red tape on your arm tomorrow!!!
Go HERE for more information.
=] Thanks, everyone. Speak for those without voices!
Tomorrow is Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity in remembrance of babies who have been silenced.
If you want to support this cause, you can wear red tape on your arm tomorrow!!!
Go HERE for more information.
=] Thanks, everyone. Speak for those without voices!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Warning: Non-Political Blog Post: Big Boys
I was browsing through the New York Times, and I laughed when I saw there was an article about how people are reacting the NBA rule that says that referees are allowed to call technical fouls on players who are just a bit too overreactive.
Really, now. I don't think that this issue is so important that people need to argue about it. Yes, basketball is a very emotional game. Athletes and sporting events tend to get pretty tense, but these people are adults. Get over it? Yes, when I see the Indianapolis Colts getting called for penalties, I get upset. But, you can't just go up to the referee and complain. If it's legitimately wrong, okay. But, if the referee calls it, just accept it and let it go. I don't need to watch a basketball game to see players and referees argue. It want to see people running up and down the court playing a good game of b-ball.
It's just amusing to see people get riled up over things like this. Sometimes, you have to know when to just accept things.
Really, now. I don't think that this issue is so important that people need to argue about it. Yes, basketball is a very emotional game. Athletes and sporting events tend to get pretty tense, but these people are adults. Get over it? Yes, when I see the Indianapolis Colts getting called for penalties, I get upset. But, you can't just go up to the referee and complain. If it's legitimately wrong, okay. But, if the referee calls it, just accept it and let it go. I don't need to watch a basketball game to see players and referees argue. It want to see people running up and down the court playing a good game of b-ball.
It's just amusing to see people get riled up over things like this. Sometimes, you have to know when to just accept things.
Freedom of the Press
The press is a large part of the media. It's my main source for current events.
So, my question is...does the press, with all its freedom and rights, have a responsibility to the government and national security? Or does it have a responsibility to expose all truth to the public. How far can they go? Where is the line drawn?
Defense Secretary Gates says that those documents revealed by WikiLeaks thankfully didn't result in much endangerment of national security. But, the names of the Afghanistan civilians involved with the United States military were revealed. So, who's at fault? Isn't it the government's fault for not being able to keep a better handle on such secrets? The government is responsible for protection of such top-secret information, but it somehow was released to WikiLeaks, and thus to the public.
But when you think about it, is WikiLeaks also at fault? Knowing that what they published could potentially halt the progress of national security in the Middle East and perhaps knowing that this information was classified, did they have a responsibility to the greater good - the protection of the people? Freedom is great. Laws are enforced to ensure equal rights. But at what point does freedom have to be regulated?
So, my question is...does the press, with all its freedom and rights, have a responsibility to the government and national security? Or does it have a responsibility to expose all truth to the public. How far can they go? Where is the line drawn?
Defense Secretary Gates says that those documents revealed by WikiLeaks thankfully didn't result in much endangerment of national security. But, the names of the Afghanistan civilians involved with the United States military were revealed. So, who's at fault? Isn't it the government's fault for not being able to keep a better handle on such secrets? The government is responsible for protection of such top-secret information, but it somehow was released to WikiLeaks, and thus to the public.
But when you think about it, is WikiLeaks also at fault? Knowing that what they published could potentially halt the progress of national security in the Middle East and perhaps knowing that this information was classified, did they have a responsibility to the greater good - the protection of the people? Freedom is great. Laws are enforced to ensure equal rights. But at what point does freedom have to be regulated?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
National Coming Out Day
Yesterday was National Coming Out Day, and the GSA at my school made a video where two people "came out". It was brave of those girls and everything...but I have to say that I was slightly...disgruntled?
I didn't feel uncomfortable, I have gay friends and I wouldn't change them for anything. But, why do I have to witness someone's "coming out"? Does that mean that when people realize they're straight, they should make videos to say "I'm straight"? I don't understand why it's a huge deal to come out National Coming Out Day...does it mean that if you come out on this day that it's more symbolic and means more than if you came out on another day? If there is a National Coming Out Day, why can't there be a National Being Straight Day? Because being straight is the "norm"? I thought that gay people wanted to just be accepted, but if they keep making a huge deal out of being gay, it makes them seem different, no?
I just don't think that a school is a place to make these kinds of videos. It should be optional, not at a school meeting for everyone to hear. My school has not allowed a Christian club (where Christians and non-Christians meet possibly for 20-30 minutes once per week before school) because it "upsets" some faculty members, board members, and students. But what if being gay offended someone? THEN, the parents of the gay student would complain and bring up issues and whatnot.
Double standards. They stink.
I didn't feel uncomfortable, I have gay friends and I wouldn't change them for anything. But, why do I have to witness someone's "coming out"? Does that mean that when people realize they're straight, they should make videos to say "I'm straight"? I don't understand why it's a huge deal to come out National Coming Out Day...does it mean that if you come out on this day that it's more symbolic and means more than if you came out on another day? If there is a National Coming Out Day, why can't there be a National Being Straight Day? Because being straight is the "norm"? I thought that gay people wanted to just be accepted, but if they keep making a huge deal out of being gay, it makes them seem different, no?
I just don't think that a school is a place to make these kinds of videos. It should be optional, not at a school meeting for everyone to hear. My school has not allowed a Christian club (where Christians and non-Christians meet possibly for 20-30 minutes once per week before school) because it "upsets" some faculty members, board members, and students. But what if being gay offended someone? THEN, the parents of the gay student would complain and bring up issues and whatnot.
Double standards. They stink.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Powerful Women
In my room, I have a bulletin board hung up. I have pictures, calendars, college brochures, and all kinds of trinkets tacked on. A couple of years ago, I was reading a Fortune magazine, and there were the top 50 most influential women in the world (financially). I have some of their pictures that I cut out from that issue. Some of these women are CEOs and executives of companies; you can see why they have been listed as powerful females.
How on earth does Michelle Obama become listed as the most powerful woman in the world? Really. Honestly. What makes her so powerful? Besides the fact that she is married to the president.
This was just a little rant.
How on earth does Michelle Obama become listed as the most powerful woman in the world? Really. Honestly. What makes her so powerful? Besides the fact that she is married to the president.
This was just a little rant.
We Need Help
My generation. We need help. We need advice from our parents and adults. It seems that our values and ability to discern good from bad are becoming muddled in today's society where everything goes and it's cool to be chill - go with the flow.
Like I've said before, my generation accepts differences and diversity; it's pretty fantastic. But, at what point do we stop and say, "That's wrong. We need to do something to stop it." We're great at speaking out against pollution and environmental destruction, but how good are we at speaking out against social issues? Not as much.
The suicide of the Rutgers' student is just another reminder to how hurtful our words can be. Sticks and stones break bones, and words break our hearts. Great. The Internet is free to all. Technology is available to the public. We know it's illegal to hack and whatnot, but how much are we going to abuse our freedom to abuse others? As a member of the public, we should be more responsible. Just because we CAN do something, doesn't mean we should.
It's really none of your business if a male student wants to have sex with another male student. It's not your problem? So, he might be gay. Leave him alone. To each his own. Who are we to publish information like that to the whole world?
Like I've said before, my generation accepts differences and diversity; it's pretty fantastic. But, at what point do we stop and say, "That's wrong. We need to do something to stop it." We're great at speaking out against pollution and environmental destruction, but how good are we at speaking out against social issues? Not as much.
The suicide of the Rutgers' student is just another reminder to how hurtful our words can be. Sticks and stones break bones, and words break our hearts. Great. The Internet is free to all. Technology is available to the public. We know it's illegal to hack and whatnot, but how much are we going to abuse our freedom to abuse others? As a member of the public, we should be more responsible. Just because we CAN do something, doesn't mean we should.
It's really none of your business if a male student wants to have sex with another male student. It's not your problem? So, he might be gay. Leave him alone. To each his own. Who are we to publish information like that to the whole world?
Friday, October 1, 2010
Hypocrisy?
What is this?!
Npr.org reports that one 19-year-old female African-American student said, "Just when I think about politics, get a mental picture — I see old white men," she says. "I'm a young black female, so it's like I have no relationship to it. It's like they make the laws and I just have to deal with it." What I don't understand is how this statement is not being blown up as a racist statement. Old white men?
So, the Democrats are trying to rally support among African-Americans again, especially since they appeared to really relate to President Obama. Yet, they feel that they don't really have an urge to vote for Congress members because the president and his campaign have not come and attempted to really influence the black voters. I didn't think it was the president's DUTY to come and CONVINCE anybody to participate in anything. Because this young female thinks of old white men when she thinks about Congress, she doesn't really care because she's young and black. How is that NOT racist?
They make the laws and she deals with it. True. But, if she's not very please with the laws being passed then why not vote and rally up support for African-American Congressmen and Congresswomen?
Where is the news media freaking out about racism, now? What, because it's not a "white supremacist", we're not all going to freak out about it? Double standard, much.
Npr.org reports that one 19-year-old female African-American student said, "Just when I think about politics, get a mental picture — I see old white men," she says. "I'm a young black female, so it's like I have no relationship to it. It's like they make the laws and I just have to deal with it." What I don't understand is how this statement is not being blown up as a racist statement. Old white men?
So, the Democrats are trying to rally support among African-Americans again, especially since they appeared to really relate to President Obama. Yet, they feel that they don't really have an urge to vote for Congress members because the president and his campaign have not come and attempted to really influence the black voters. I didn't think it was the president's DUTY to come and CONVINCE anybody to participate in anything. Because this young female thinks of old white men when she thinks about Congress, she doesn't really care because she's young and black. How is that NOT racist?
They make the laws and she deals with it. True. But, if she's not very please with the laws being passed then why not vote and rally up support for African-American Congressmen and Congresswomen?
Where is the news media freaking out about racism, now? What, because it's not a "white supremacist", we're not all going to freak out about it? Double standard, much.
