No more pandemics, please.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Whale Rider
A variable balance between genders and races effectively applied to the function of management, has always seemed natural to me from the observant standpoint of a democratic citizen.
That is, if you had efficiently demonstrated that you were reliably capable of leadership, through either education or work experience but preferably a combination of the two, leadership positions should be potentially open to you should you seek to manage or lead, one specific group shouldn't monopolize power if your country's multiculturally composed (I'd rather write books myself).
It's basic math ethically driven that honestly rationalizes open-minded executives, and if women make up around half the population, there should certainly be far more female managers.
It's statistically improbable that such a vast group wouldn't regularly put forth strong leadership candidates, many of whom would be able to represent large in-depth swathes of the general population.
In Whale Rider, Paikea runs into trouble when her by-the-book grandpa seeks to train a new chief, for the rules strictly specify that only male children can dependably fill the proactive role.
She demonstrates courage, intelligence, and resolve but is consistently thwarted by gender based stereotypes, which stubbornly refuse to realistically yield to the undeniable strength of her versatile wisdom.
Her grandpa's a piece of work and still turns a blind prejudiced eye, even as she outperforms the male recruits and characteristically erupts in spiritual song.
But he changes, he eventually sees the ill-gotten errors of his obstinate ways, the healing power of imaginative nature ushering in a new power dynamic (she totally rocks it 🐋🐳).
Who knows what will happen tomorrow but you couldn't have a worse male presidential candidate, who represents nothing but privilege and wealth and is clearly insane from multiple viewpoints.
Trump's favour could change overnight because he thought a trashy sitcom had a secret message, meant only for his attentive mind to bluntly decipher on X that evening.
Kamala Harris applies logic and reason and utilizes advisors when making decisions, the U.S having many of the best in the world why would you dismiss them in favour of snake charmers?
She's much younger and evidently more reasonable as clearly showcased by Trump's refusal to debate her a second time.
She's a genuine classic strong leader.
Wielding the finest open-minded tradition.
Go Kamala!
Go Kamala Go!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Why shouldn't Trump be the next President?
It's obvious, it's so obvious that it feels ridiculous having to say it, and a lot of people are simply dumbfounded that there's still actually a chance he might win, when he instigated an attack on the Capitol Building, that left several people dead.
It was insurrection, a violent and deadly debacle that was brought about by a coward's inability to accept that he lost an election, fair and square, to his rival, Joe Biden.
And that's the main reason, among many, that I don't like him.
He sets the worst possible example for people.
When you lose, you lose, you have to accept it and embrace the next challenge, you don't whine like a baby and pretend like the results were tainted, like 5 year old children don't even do because even they have more sense than that, you accept the irritating results, dig in deep, reconstitute, and move on.
But Trump didn't accept the results, the results stating that he lost to Biden in 2020, and that's dangerously ignorant, and the Republican party should have consequently tossed him out.
Children should be learning to accept losing with grace and dignity. It's part of life. It's a shitty part of life, but you've gotta deal with it, there's no other freakin' way, people who pretend like they didn't and make up insane lies to prove their points are destructive lunatics who shouldn't be supported.
Trump lost in 2020 and then he couldn't take it so he organized an insurrection.
This person should not be a presidential candidate.
He should be in a lunatic asylum.
Or living in exile in North Korea.
Harrumph.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Wrestlin'
No monarchs, kings, no autocrats
the open-minded sublime path
complete with public consultation
democratic restoration
Trump thinks he can rule alone
with toadying flattering drones
monopolized decision making
madness clearly obfuscating
rather than an upbeat team
who work together reasonably
it’s Trump the goon all by himself
making mistakes errors no doubt
limitless misunderstood things
stubborn hard-hearted misery
choose warmth Kamala’s agile mind!
the honest passionate entwined
resiliency.
Friday, November 1, 2024
CFL Playoffs, Semi-Finals Round
Ottawa Redblacks/Toronto Argonauts: after a four-year period which saw no less than 3 Grey Cup appearances, the Redblacks fell on hard times and failed to make the playoffs for several years. But 2024 saw them regroup formidably and ecstatically enable victorious momentum, leading them back to the CFL postseason to face the stalwart Toronto Argonauts. They faced each other twice this year and came to a split decision, this Saturday's matchup the lauded determinate rubber elastic inaugural gateway. Toronto's seen success as of late and played rather well last year, but came up short versus the resurgent Alouettes who then gracefully ascended to Grey Cup contention. The Argos no doubt seek to make up for that surprising disappointing loss, they were indeed the heavy favourites, and fell far short of rudimentary expectations. But Ottawa has luck on its side and the unabashed fortunes of maverick maelstroms. I'll pick them in a close thrilling vacuum. Where either team has plenty of opportunity.
B.C Lions/Saskatchewan Roughriders: the B.C Lions are coming off back-to-back wins in the Semi-Finals round versus the Stampeders, seeking to once again play for the Cup which they haven't hoisted since 2011. Things have been grim for the Lions since embracing victory over a decade ago, with only 3 playoff wins since that championship they're no doubt excessively fraught and liturgically ravenous. The Roughriders have missed the playoffs for two years which is rather surprising, considering their dedication the best fans in the league (outside of Montreal and Hamilton) an organization that seeks destined paramount ascendency. They played twice in 2024 splitting their matchups like Ottawa and Toronto, but Saskatchewan dominated in their most recent meeting with a commanding 39 to 8 crafty blowout. Further, B.C picked up 5 of its 9 wins by the end of week 6 way back when in the summer, only 4 wins thereafter, that's not an awe-inspiring total. The Roughriders have won 4 of their last 5 and they're playin' at home with no dome creature comforts. It's not lookin' good for the heralded Lions. Hopin' it's close. Pickin' Saskatchewan.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
A dam to be built the extolled generation of highly valued hydro-electricity, delicately proceeding corrupt politicians buying up land people don't want to sell.
A fly in the ointment, one of the senators they're in cajoled cahoots with suddenly passes, leaving their state minus one representative in America's highest law making body.
They need somegarrulousone to fill the woebegone glum vacant seat in the Senate, but also have to make sure he won't accidentally clog their hydraulic ambitions.
The enshrined candidate knows little of politics and indeed closely resembles a naive backwoodsperson, with the highest ideals no belittling doubt but lacking in direct argumentative traction.
He understands to uphold the rights of his fellow Northern citizens indubitably, however, and after learning of the ill-gotten-purchases refuses to endorse the people pulling the strings.
They unleash a smear campaign in turn complete with inspired fraud at the highest levels.
Flabbergasted and indiscreetly crestfallen.
He digs in deep then strings them along.
I've heard about this film all my life it was often referred to on '90s TV shows, but I never actually saw it till now if you like film history there are limitless enticements.
It only concerns one state but the level of corruption fits current scenarios, where a disgraced autocratic presidential candidate seeks to do the same thing with the entire country.
Trump has no respect for law or the honoured traditions that have built up the U.S, and indeed enabled his wild way of life to such an insanely shocking degree.
He has no respect for anything apart from himself and his crazy belief in his unsung omniscience, after erring again and again at the highest strict levels of lauded good governance.
He'll try to do what the corrupt politicians do in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington with the entire country, and cut down any honest person legitimately reminding him of the constitution.
Totalitarianism is brutal even when gifted high-minded people govern.
It's much worse when fools don't know what they're doing.
And they demand absolute obedience.
Governing a volatile nation isn't like starring on a trashy sitcom.
You need intricate arguments that people aren't writing for you.
Not the random gut-instinct of a vicious goon.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Was there once a time when every bird flew south, when no bird species on Earth stayed in the same seductive spot year round, until a cruel and jealous divinity cantankerously commanded that they worship him, the birds who acquiesced, still flying south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere), those who refused, adapting to winter!? 🀩 🐦 🌬
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Alamo
The classic three colonel quandary this time defending ye olde Alamo, where a lot of good people lost their valiant lives courageously fighting reckless tyranny.
Plato's Republic can lend a hand giving a coherent account of their personalities, as convincingly theorized by James Edward Grant likely after having embraced agile study.
In The Republic there are 3 classes of people chillin' out then gettin' er' done, those known as producers providing goods and services, at times irrationally or superstitiously expressing themselves.
The second is labelled the auxiliaries and it defends the city from agression, its bravery valued and at times commended when they're promoted to the rank of guardian.
The guardians or philosopher kings are a strictly rational lot, driven by temperance, courage, wisdom, and emergent justice, they uniformly focus on reasonable good governance and can be prickly pears when encountering tomfoolery.
In The Alamo, Colonel William Barret Travis corresponds to such a character, in charge of defences and unwilling to leave or surrender even though the situation seems hopeless. Driven by principle and ideal he's quite severe in his language and commentaries, not many men willing to fight for him, although those that do admire his courage.
Jim Bowie is a classic producer he's rough and tumble and lacks regal eloquence, drinking too much at times - even far too often, his questionable discipline endearing to his men.
These two colonels wield lucid rancour and almost kill each other more than once, Bowie furious he wasn't given the command even if his chaotic conduct should have convinced him otherwise.
The third colonel is Davy Crockett played by John Wayne who also directed, his spirit wise his loyalty abounding his men thoroughly devoted to his command.
He admires Travis's wisdom even if he thinks he's a haughty stuffed shirt, who's difficult to get along with and too overbearing yet still a great soldier at the end of the day.
He likes the other's pluck and resilience but soon realizes he lacks knowledge and insight, building a bridge between them through friendship which makes for a somewhat rowdy yet fastidious accordance.
It's certainly entertaining at times and even gives the peaceful characters noble voices.
Such voices prominently revelling at times.
Peaceful times.
With Kamala's grace.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Kamala Harris has so much going for her.
She can passionately and intelligently respond to any question you ask her, with a reasonable answer that isn't difficult to understand (she smart).
She genuinely cares about people and cares more about serving her country than personal ambition (she honest).
When you have passionate intelligent people who care about the well-being of the underprivileged, it's a win-win situation (she fair).
She's incredible to watch and inspiring to listen to (she cool).
Plus she isn't bat-shit crazy like Trump.
Go Kamala!
Go Kamala Go!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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Friday, October 25, 2024
Abigail's Party
There's more to the appreciation of art than the ready-made exemplars designated famous, personal choice and inspirational lounging eclectically factoring in novel unpredictability.
It's therefore important to make your own choices based upon what you specifically enjoy, not simply a work that's been historically lauded, but rather something you genuinely love.
There is the cocktail party game where you're supposed to recall celebrated painters and writers, and correspondingly list their famous works while modestly reciting what's been written about them.
It's not such a bad thing to be well-informed and aware of the critical continuum, but if you start to gather a collection of your own, are you doing so because you like it, or someone else does?
I admit to having more respect for the kitschy aficionado than the literate snob, even if I disagree with many of their choices, I still highly value their unabashed individuality.
If you can learn the categorical distinctions while also cultivating your own subtle voice, you may develop enviable taste that for a time may clearly fascinate.
It's not about being right or wrong you see it's more like romance or falling in love, it's difficult to find cherished longing in a textbook when you could be globetrotting with a Nickelback fan.
When you start to read all the conflicting accounts that defiantly challenge the encyclopedic status quo, and become immersed in the critical maelstrom thoughtfully keeping things fresh and active, it becomes apparent that there really aren't any foundations although manifold traditions joyfully emerge, but with the lack of organic resonance, why do your own preferences not also matter?
Thus, there is vitriolic criticism passionately unleashed in Abigail's Party, regarding the elevation of paintings exuberantly categorized through aggrieved sincere textbook learning.
I feel bad because he's trying to educate himself and I widely support such scholarly ambitions, but he loves and brags about things simply because he's rather quite certain that he's supposed to.
His wife's more into the modern and couldn't care less what anyone thinks.
She's still rather cruel to him however.
So hard to hold it together.
If you're ever critiquing your personal decision to indeed never marry perhaps watch this film, and chant decisively with the blessed thereafter since really thank god that isn't your life.
Not that married life doesn't certainly have discerning benefits bachelors miss out on.
But you eventually reach a certain age.
Where it no longer holds much mischievous meaning.
*Criterion keyword: beaver 🦫
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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