The Human Condition [THC]

This is the first in series of entries about the human condition. It is not a series of musing about the experiences of life but about the human condition of wonderment. That place in the human mind that set us apart from the other creatures of Earth. The ability to dream and contemplate random thoughts, ideas and questions about the world around us.
The entries will appear with the [THC] prefix in the title. And much like the process of the mind these entries will appear randomly
So Here goes the first entry:

[THC] Flying Fish?
Do fish feel the water around them or do they think they are flying?

Storm without a Port

I wish I had a chance to make an informed decision on the recent Dubai port controversy before the political fire storm killed the deal. At first I wasn't very surprised because of the long history of the Bush Family and Middle Eastern money. I was surprised to learn that Bush knew nothing of the deal until it was in the newspapers or at least someone told him it was in the papers. Which makes me a little skeptical as to the truthfulness of that claim.
The storm cause by a huge public outcry push politicians on both sides of the aisle into knee jerk reactions rather then a measured reasonable fair and open hearing, the latter would never happen with this administrations love of secrecy, on the pros and cons of the deal. Such as the fact that the UAE has been a strong ally in the War ( I think the use of the word "war" has caused more problems, but that a discussion for another day.) on Terror since GW proclaimed "your with us or against us." but then again they were at a minimum complacent in Pakistan's "Nukes R Us" Dealings.
These are issues that needed to be explored before a deal could be seriously concidered.
But in the end George Bush has no one to blame but himself for the fiasco that followed the revelation about that deal. After four plus years of conditioning the electorate for a pavlov response to terror threats, the administration should not be surprised when that dog raised it head and bit them in the ass.

NEWS ALERT: Brokeback Recall

A National fast food chain was forced to recall thousands of Brokeback Mountain action figures when it was discovered that instead of saying " I love Brokeback Mountain" the figures actually said "I love bareback mounting".

Clean Out Washington

It's time to clean out Washington. As a registered Independant who sees scandles from the Right and a lack vision or leadership from the Left I believe the only way to clean up Washington is to clean out Washington.
The only real way I see to do that is to walk into the voting booth in November and vote for the canidate that is the furthest from the current "Washington Establishment". (i.e. Democrates and Republicans). Granted this may elect a few oddballs or Communist Party or Libratarian Party or even maybe some Marijuana Party canidates, although the Pot Party Congressmen may continually forget where their offices are and keep leaving snack food wraper all over the Capitol Building, but it still requires majorities and they will be force to work together to find common ground for the good of the country rather then the interest of the Party.
First order of business, Lobbying, Earmark and Campaign Finance Reform.

Suicidal Protest

Rhyming rythms pounding off the wall as starlites race across faces in the spotlight and strangers in the darkness. In dim lite corners small groups gather with stories of happy times and family lore.
As the rythms fade and a soft melody begins, two men emerge from the shadows and move throught the crowd to the center of the room.
Men who are willing to sacrifice themselves for a belief in a greater good. To give their lives in a demostration of rebellion against bigotry and for liberty and equality.
As the men reach their target. A curious face begins to wonder, an angry heart starts to pound, a generous soul cracks a smile, but hatred rules the crowd.
In the center of the room the two men turn and say I love you to each other, kiss and begin the "Suicide Waltz".
The men in this senario are "Sucidal Dancers". Part of an army of Gay couples willing to infiltrate weddings (the more red the state the better), at great personal threat, and confront oppression by dancing to a love song.

The Bush Bubble

As Iraq approach the brink of Civil War I thought it was time to bring back a graphic I made during the 2004 election cycle.