Dont Look at me…

   On the eve of Glen Beck’s “Ode to himself” Rally, it’s important to note a few things.   As the Supreme Lord of the Douchebags takes the stage, there will be a lack of coverage by Fox News.   Not only that, but a lack of supporter held signs!?   Why is that, you wonder?   Well, because both Fox and Beck know a very important little tidbit of information…  Tea Partiers are INSANE, and those that aren’t insane are idiots.

   You might ask yourself, “So, why should that make any difference?  We already know that.”    Well to answer the obvious.   Nothing hurts your cause more than destroying the credibility of your base of support.

   Big Business isn’t stupid.   They support the right wing agenda because it lines their pockets with cash.    Big Business doesn’t care about the hard core Christian fundamentalist views or gun control, or even Glen Beck, but what it does care about is getting the proper people in positions of power.   Both Beck and Fox need the support of Big Business to continue paying the bills.   And in turn, Big Business needs Beck and Fox to motivate as many voters as possible to ensure that it gets its allies elected.   There in lies the problem.   The catch 22.    How do you shield your “high end” Republicans from seeing the crazy nut-jobs, that make up the majority of your support?  

   The biggest fear of Big Business, is that if the rest of the country is exposed to the true nature of the Tea Party and subsequent followings, that it could push the fence sitters over to the other side.   Or even worse, could spawn a movement against the Tea Party in a public backlash.  

   For example, say you went to a rally to support your local candidate, and in the middle of the rally the KKK showed up, also in support of your candidate.   You may actually think twice about giving your support to someone the KKK thinks is a good choice.  At the very least, you’d probably leave (I hope).   Well that’s exactly what Big Business doesn’t want…   Thinking.    They’d prefer not to give anyone a reason to actually consider what this Tea Party movement is all about, hence giving them the chance to reconsider their support for anyone aligned with them or the GOP.

   In conclusion, that’s why Beck will have a herd of volunteers out there trying as hard as they can to keep the crazy in check.   A futile endeavor, to say the least, but I’m curious how these ultra “Don’t Tread on Me” folks will take being silenced by their King?

Side NOTE:   I find it despicable that Glen “Supreme Lord of the Douchebags“ Beck and his horde of bigots chose the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s renowned “I have a dream” speech to hold their rally.    Glen Beck’s social sensitivity FTL!

It’s hard to imagine this day in age, that a European country would be involving themselves in Nazi-like behavior.   But that does seem to be the direction France has decided to go.   Now, we all know the French as a bit stuffy at times and even rude in a nationalistic sense, but when they started hating on the Islamic full veil, we didn’t take it as serious as maybe we should have.   And because we didn’t take note, they’ve stepped up their tyranny with a full country wide ban on the veil.   And they didn’t stop there.   In true Nazi fashion, they’ve turned their eyes to other minority groups and have actually started deporting them, solely based on their race.   All the while fanning the bonfires of hatred, and public fear mongering, by pointing their little Nazi fingers at the Roma Gypsies and blaming them for an increase in the crime rate.  

   The deportations are legal, for the time being, but the EU is watching the situation with great care to make sure there are no violations of its Free Movement Act.   The EU itself has already voiced its disgust of France’s sudden shift into evil, and is threatening to table its concerns officially if things to not simmer down.   A move I fear, is too little too late.

   As with most xenophobic arras in history, the economy is a major player.   The government or people within the government are able to use the current harsh economic environment against a person or people of foreign or perceived foreign decent to cast them in an unfavorable light.   Once the spark has set a flame, then an overly rambunctious sense of nationalism takes hold of the masses, and they act against the minority members through, seemingly legal, human rights violations.   These actions build over time and become more extreme with every wave.   The inability or lack of desire to counteract these measures, leads to a worst case scenario.  

   I hardly think, this day in age, that another Nazi-like situation could really occur, but then, I’m sure a lot of people couldn’t believe that it was possible the first time either.   And with ethnic cleansing still a popular tyrant past-time, I guess anything is possible.   Let us hope the people of France can figure this out before they continue down this road.

PS.   Paris, I hate your airport.  Seriously…  It sucks

When you pay for something, you expect a product or service for your money.   Just as when you make an investment, you expect a return on that investment.   Well, the same can be said when you donate to a political campaign.   Campaigns aren’t charities, they’re not feeding the hungry or building houses for the homeless.    We donate to campaigns to see that the person who is closest our ideals, gets into office.    We want them in office because we believe things will be better for the country, and for ourselves.

   So, what does Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, get in return when their parent company (News Corp) gives 1 Million Dollars to the Republican Governors Association?   Or better yet, what is Rupert Murdoch getting for this hefty contribution.   When in politics, there are no “donations”, only investments.    And Rupert doesn’t just give money away, he’s got to be getting something for is cash.

   Aside from Rupert’s mischievous dealings, isn’t there some sort of conflict of interest happening, when supposedly “Fair and Balanced” news organizations are conducting business with bias intent?   I dare say, this reeks of foulness.  Not that anyone believes Fox News is anything but a puppet show for the GOP and their right wing agenda.   Hmm…  I just broke my own advice, “You can always count on stupid in this country”.   So sure, it stands to reason that a good number of the population is buying into Fox, as a legitimate news organization.     

   Oh wait, maybe the investment is: If the Republicans get into office, Fox is always guaranteed plenty of controversial headlines.   Maybe that’s it?  

   At any rate, I’ll need to do some research and see if any other News Companies involve themselves in questionable dealings like this.   After all, it may be common practice.