Perhaps I am not alone in my libertarian/anarchist ways... or perhaps I am.
This country (the U.S.) sucks for a few reasons.
The country is polarized multiple ways... Republicans versus Democrats... Conservatives versus Liberals... religion versus intelligence
I am neither a Rep nor a Dem... I refuse to be labeled. Moreover, I agree with (and disagree with) certain portions of both party platforms. The founding fathers spoke out against political parties for obvious reasons. My views are not represented by these conglomerates of multi-millionaires vying for political control.
What are you if you:
1. believe that powerful and rich corporations (over $150 million in net profits annually) have a financial duty to provide a significant benefit (something like 30% of their profits) to the people, the land, the air and to society in general. Redistribution of wealth, etc.
2. believe that the government is not responsible for taking care of the populace on a permanent welfare basis with the exception of the disabled, elderly, veterans, and orphaned children. Specifically this is addressed toward the hundreds of thousands who ride the system through life. Able-bodied, youthful, non-veterans, etc. should have jobs and struggle like the rest of us. Or commit crime to get by.
3. believe that most of the laws on the books are stupid, lack common sense, encourage lawsuits, create a criminal state, and don't empower people to care or help one another. Additionally, what if you know that many of the people who are in prison are not truly criminals, but are simply idiots and people who need guidance. Lastly, much as I think that Capital Punishment should truly be reserved for those who have been convicted of a violent crime, the crimes need to have been PROVEN beyond a shadow of a doubt... rather than "hung" upon some innocent man who was the wrong color at the time of the crime.
4. believe that the entire political system is foul, rank and nonfunctional. All government positions should be assigned by draft and ability, similar to the Military draft system. Voluntary, required government service with short terms and no course for re-election. Laws, law changes, taxes, acts of war, acts of governance, international policy and rights of veto should be granted to the highest offices based on popular vote for all subject matter. If there is a law or tax proposed, all the voters vote and the act is passed. Anyone can make a proposal, the whole country votes. All state and national budgets should be open, free and clear for any professional licensed CPA to review and critique publicly. GOVERNANCE OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE!
I hate having a modicum of common sense.
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Vain hopes - of salvaging my life from the frustration that envelops me - have forced me to try to write my thoughts down... in an effort to keep me from utter despair.
International Kitten Hurling
The Kitten Hurl is a traditional Northern English athletic event involving the hurling of a small adolescent furry animal called a kitten, similar in size and shape to a badger.
There are no uniform standards for kittens specifying length, weight, color of fur, density, circumference, etc. In general, the kittens used in competitions vary in all these characteristics with each Yorkshire Games contestant having their own set of kittens. Typically, a contestant will have several kittens varying in length and weight, with the larger, heavier implements being used for the Professional or top class event and the shorter, lighter kittens being used for either qualifying for the top class or for the Amateur class. Others, smaller and lighter yet, might used for the women's and junior classes if the Games event features such competitions.
To hurl the kitten, the thrower first cups their hands together. The kitten is then held vertically with the 'bottom' end in the thrower's cupped hands. Continuing to hold the kitten vertically (which requires a good deal of careful balance), the thrower runs forward and tosses the kitten into the air so that it turns 180° end-over-end in the air and lands on the former 'top' end. Because the kitten still has angular momentum, the former 'bottom' end then (hopefully) falls forward and away from the thrower.
Though less popular and more secretive, it is widely believed that the English Kitten Hurl is the older and more dignified version of the Scottish Caber Toss. Some contestants do compete in both fields.
There are no uniform standards for kittens specifying length, weight, color of fur, density, circumference, etc. In general, the kittens used in competitions vary in all these characteristics with each Yorkshire Games contestant having their own set of kittens. Typically, a contestant will have several kittens varying in length and weight, with the larger, heavier implements being used for the Professional or top class event and the shorter, lighter kittens being used for either qualifying for the top class or for the Amateur class. Others, smaller and lighter yet, might used for the women's and junior classes if the Games event features such competitions.
To hurl the kitten, the thrower first cups their hands together. The kitten is then held vertically with the 'bottom' end in the thrower's cupped hands. Continuing to hold the kitten vertically (which requires a good deal of careful balance), the thrower runs forward and tosses the kitten into the air so that it turns 180° end-over-end in the air and lands on the former 'top' end. Because the kitten still has angular momentum, the former 'bottom' end then (hopefully) falls forward and away from the thrower.
Though less popular and more secretive, it is widely believed that the English Kitten Hurl is the older and more dignified version of the Scottish Caber Toss. Some contestants do compete in both fields.