The Venus Project - Zeitgeist Movement - Fascinating

I viewed the 2 hours length film twice. No. I don't have a lot of time on my hands. However, the subject of the film seems to me, in my mind too important not to view. And, after viewing it once, you might be compelled to see it again. I am not the only one with this reaction.

The film is both compelling and frightening. It's effect is to have you take a closer look into the state of economic affairs in the US and as it connects with the global economy. It's frightening because it makes too much sense. It's an "a-ha" moment although if you're like me and have been scrutinizing politics and the recent events on Wall Street it might be more like - its all becoming crystal clear. The pieces of the puzzle are coming together.

I will not give away the film. You'll need to watch it, in it's entirety. I will say, I've already taken some steps in my personal life to move toward a world community. I exercise the following:

My banking is done at a small local credit union. We've switched over years ago because we got very tired of the high fees of large, commercial banks. I do not purchase gas at Exxon/Mobil. I will do everything in my power to be sure my children do not enter the military. I'm attempting to live my life as green as I possibility am able to do so. When my husband bought a car recently, our top priority was efficiency. He commutes daily and gets up to 38 g/pm on the highway. That's not great but it's a step in the right direction. If I could, I would get my house off the grid and oil dependency. I would use solar and other clean energy sources to heat and cool my home. Unfortunately, we don't have the budget to move to solar. However, it's something every homeowner should be advocating for - affordable, clean energy for their homes. It should be a top priority and it should be affordable.

After watching the recent bailout unfold with the masses opposing it's passing and it got passed regardless of what the people wanted, you can't help to wonder. Think about whether or not it matters who you vote for - does it really matter? Will it truly make a difference? Only yesterday, in the "regular' news, it was reported the three biggest banks: JP Morgan, Citicorp and Bank of America will be benefiting from the bailout package taken by our government. This bail out plan for the above-mentioned banks was reported yesterday. The film was not created yesterday but discusses these banks. Think. It will make you think or at least it should.

I don't expect the changes being advocated in the film to happen in my lifetime. At best, I might see a strong movement in it's direction. My children or perhaps their children might see a better world as suggested in the film. It is not propaganda. Our government would lead you to believe it is but it's the government that's spewing propaganda and fear. Do not be fooled. It's time we stop and take notice. The change must happen with each individual starting with ourselves if we hope to have a better world and future for our children.

Palin Has No Shame...

Or sense of decency. Palin still hangs in the race but that's probably a good thing as it wouldn't look any better for McCain if he dumped her at this late juncture to pick up the person he originally wanted as a running mate and that was Joe Lieberman.

Still, I can't help to wonder what Palin thinks she's doing. I tell you one thing, she is bold and has guts but a Vice President it does not make. The recent VP debate proved only that she's gutsy as she stood their responding with scripted, peppered answers with her little cutesy winks in between. I watched as my mouth gaped open with the 1st wink and after that all I can think about is this woman trying to give male Americans a cheap thrill. Sarah, girlfriend, you need to put away those winks and 3 inch spike heels you wear that scream hussy if you hope to have a remote chance of being taken seriously. Is that a sexist thing to say? No. It's not. Why? She needs to present herself in way of what she represents. You know the adage, "dress for the job".

According to this morning's news flash in my email, "they" are saying that although Palin abused her power as Governor with Troopergate, she didn't break any laws. Huh? Did I miss something. You know what, she can't have it both ways. In the real world, that's not how it works. Lets see...hmmm, she abused her power but didn't break any laws. It doesn't add up to me but then again, I could be wrong. It's a head scratcher, isn't it.

Lets go over it.... Palin used her power as governor to fire Commissioner Walt Monegan because he refused to knuckle under her and Todd (why does Todd have any authority is another question that needs to be asked but that's a side discussion) by getting rid of Trooper Woten. Ok - by accounts Woten is a loose canon BUT the reason behind Palin's vendetta was the messy divorce thing going on between Palin's sister and Woten. Hence, Palin used her authority as the Governor to fulfill a personal objective which in sum means, she overstepped boundaries, abused her power and broke the law. Ok. I think I got it in a nutshell.

If that doesn't make it bad enough, Palin is using rallies to stir up hate and racism toward Barack Obama. Are politicians who are in office to serve the people suppose to stir up and divide the very citizens they claim to represent? Further, she's taking serious shots aimed at Obama based solely on his race and his middle name with nothing to back up her alleged claims. Barack Obama is not a Muslim and if he were a Muslim is that something to hold against him? I think not. Muslim doesn't equate terrorist and people really need to wake up and get off that track because it's a slippery slope. Palin is firing up the masses with this rhetoric by tying all Muslims to terrorists and further saying that Obama has terrorist ties. That is just plain nuts!

Gosh, darn! I hope you're not buying into the McCain/Palin spin machine. And, you betcha, all politicians need to be held to a higher standard. I expect the persons who will serve to run our country to have integrity and a strong intellectual capacity. McCain might have been all right if he were a bit younger, healthier and made better choices. He might of been a good choice if he had shown fortitude by making a better decision for a VP. However, that ship has longed sailed and McCain is now in the position to defend Obama because his VP crossed some serious lines in the recent rallies with inappropriate messages.

Palin can't seem to help herself and that's reason enough. McCain has to clean up after his VP by telling the American people, Obama is trust worthy and is a good man. Honestly, I already have that high opinion of Obama. I knew that which is why Obama has my support.

The Truth Unfolds

Finally the truth has come out on Sarah Palin regarding Troopergate. It was determined by a bipartisan committee today that Palin abused her authority as Governor of Alaska by the firing of Commissioner, Walt Monegan. Thank goodness these findings have been revealed during this critical time in the Presidential campaign and our crumbling economy.

Palin has no right to hold any public office and impeachment proceedings need to commence post hast. Especially so given the fact that Palin is stirring up dissension, hate and fear at political rallies. As I've stated in previous postings, Palin's mentality has the potential to bring us back in history where intolerance, hatred and racism was the norm.

The McCain/Palin rallies are drawing throngs of wing nuts attracted to Palin's venomous, negative rhetoric pointed at Barack Obama. Palin uses the political stage to wrongfully accuse Obama of being a Muslim and associating with terrorists. Only uneducated people would take these false claims to heart.

Palin has a hidden agenda for her political interests. Interests that move so far to the right that she is known to associate with those who have interest in Alaska succeeding from America. Todd Palin, the "first dude" has been pushing toward succession from the US. How on earth did Palin get in the VP position in the first place? There are those who have good reason to believe that Carl Rove is responsible for Palins positioning as McCain's VP.

I'm just a blogger with an interest in the direction of my country is moving in. I'm scared with all the recent events in our economy, the disgusting hatred springing up in the McCain/Palin rallies and the possibility of yet another fixed Presidential election. I write this blog for all interested parties that the average American person such as myself is paying close attention to this very important time in our history. I hope you, the reader is paying close attention also and taking the information and testing it's validity. That you're actively participating in the political process by reading, researching, talking to everyone you know about the issues at hand.

As you consider the person who will receive your vote in November, I hope you are well informed and will base your vote on the issues, integrity of the person and the much needed new direction our country needs to head in. I hope the persons you support are not based on gender, race or hearsay but a well informed decision.