The Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity & Islam) has Divine vengeance, or the Wrath of God, as a major theme in their theologies. In a similiar vein, karma plays an all important role in the nature based as well as in the Dharmic traditions; that the “sins,” wrong-doings or anything against natural law will not go un-punished.

Without seeming like an insensitive or heartless person, is it too much of a stretch of imagination to think that the unseen hand of “God” or “karma” was at play during the recent natural disasters in Myanmar (Burma) and China? Two nations with a history of human rights abuses. Two nations that have made it policy to beat up on monks and ethnic minorities within their borders. And two nations in which innocents have suffered twice: at the hands of cruel dictatorships and at the hands of mother nature.

In the last year, Myanmar’s junta has beaten up un-armed monks and protestors and are now giving victims of the tsunami stale and rotten food while hoarding whatever relief supplies they have allowed in (and there is talk of another storm to come) while the Burmese continue to suffer. In recent months, China has cracked down not only on Tibetans but also minority Muslims, has tried to stage PR events where journalists were allowed in Tibet only to have monks tell how things really are, and in a final punch and insult carried the Olympic flame to the top of Mt. Everest as a final show of Chinese superiority over not only Tibet, but the whole world. And then the walls came tumbling down.

Perhap’s divine vengeance or karma is a way of trying to explain away and justify why bad things happen (doesn’t it seem that only the innocent suffer). Perhaps it is a way for cold or callous people to explain away their own apathies. But perhaps it is the “Divine’s” way of exposing evil in an attempt that good people will take action. Since the tsunami, the world has seen the evil of the Burmese junta. It has witnessed the apathy and callousness of the Burmese government in regards to its people. And perhaps it is time for good people to stand up to the evil regime and take it down.

Screw Obama. To Hell with Hillary. The Democratic Party needs Sen. Joe Biden (D-Delaware). “This is bullshit. This is malarkey. This is outrageous. Outrageous for the president of the United States to go to a foreign country, sit in the Knesset…and make this kind of ridiculous statement,” Biden said angrily in a brief interview just off the Senate floor.” This, of course, in response to W’s comments alluding that Democrats are appeasers.

Of course, Mr. Biden is not a rock-star nor is he a media darling like a particular Senator. Nor is he entitled to the Presidency like another. Finally, someone has the balls to put Bush in his place. Finally, someone who does not mence words and speaks his mind without fear that he may look bad or have to apologize. Finally, a Democrat with a backbone.

The neo-Cons have their panties in a twist over gay-marriage once again. Government does not belong in the realm of marriage or civil unions, so I do not agree with the California Surpeme Court’s decision as the will of the people should have been upheld. But what is the hub-bub and fuss about? If two consenting adults want to get married, let ‘em. How many marriages, gay or “traditional” are really about “love” and not just “marriages of convienance” with financial, social and legal perks and benefits?

Here is an idea, if we really want to protect the “sanctity” and tradition of marriage. How about marriages with no financial or legal benefits, let’s make it all about the “love.” Wonder how many people will want to get married then.

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(Somewhere in a parallel universe…)

Rod Blagojevich has seen the light. And it is all because of a little radio station with a big heart to do what is right, to hold people to account for their actions, that got the rusty wheels in the head of a governor who is too cool for governor’s school spinning. And now he is doing the right thing.

“I am in complete awe by the scope and magnitude of the protest against me. I had no clue that I was so disliked by the citizens of Springfield, that they thought I was doing such a horrible job; and I am really glad that they brought this all to my attention. I think it would be in the best interests of the Great State of Illinois if I resigned and voluntarily request to be sent to federal prison for my crimes against the state.” A somber looking Blagojevich then stated, “Accountability is important whether it is in state government or in local businesses. In fact, I was a fan of a number of personalities of the very radio station and its sister stations; and they were very classy in giving the fans of these popular personalities an explanation as to why they were let go. Each and every time. I appreciate accountability, it’s something that they don’t teach in governor’s school. It was an honor to serve the great people of Illinois and I regret that I got off track a tad. Thank God for talk radio to put wannabe tyrants in their places!”

In other news, two grumpy bloggers known as the Dave & Rich tried to poo poo all over the earth-shaking and powerful effects that this protest had. Thankfully, however, there were brave and noble commentors like “Exactly” who reminded Mr. Miller that only 28 people read his pathetic blog and the stalwart “Eyeroll” who reminded Dave that he was a simple blogger whose blog is not the New York Times. Zing! And nice touch asking a father if his young daughter was available. Very classy! Of course, those basement dwelling bloggers who have nothing better to do then watch midget porn and eat ice-cream in the nude while pretending to make a difference with their drivel will more than likely state that “Exactly” and “Eyeroll” were probably employees of Midwest Family Broadcasting.

(Now, back to “our” universe)

Rod “Tito” Blagojevich is still governor of Illinois. The protest, though a good idea to try and get people motivated and active, will not accomplish anything real. Blago is not going to be impeached since his lap puppies will ensure that will never happen. So, Springfield, perhaps we should learn a valuable lesson that came from the 2000 & 2004 Presidential elections: the guy won, get over it.

Obama. Clinton. Black & White. Superdelates. Indiana, North Carolina, West Virginia. Please, God, make it end. I’ll do anything. One minute Hillary is in the lead, then Obama, then Hillary mounts a comeback, then Obama, then Hillary, and then we find out that Obama is white and that Hillary was born a poor black child, that they are swapping superdelates like they are at some swinger-fest, that our votes really do not matter….and it goes on, and on, and on.

I am beginning to see the validity of dictatorships. One guy in charge, the choice is already made, and as long as you don’t piss him off you can live in relative peace and harmony. And most important of all, no CNN, MSNBC or FAUX News to chatter away endlessly 24/7 about the same shit that people are really kinda fed up with. How I am beginning to miss the happy days of 2000 & 2004 when we knew that there was only one choice for President: whomever the Supreme Court or Karl Rove chose for us.

God, I wish that in the morning we find out that Obama and Hillary are sleeping together and this nightmare would end and we can get to the business of crowning McCain king.

I am about to do something that I never thought that I would ever, ever, ever do. It’s not as bad as saving Ann Coulter from being mauled by rabid ferrets, but pretty close: I, a non-Christian, am going to defend an evangelical Christian.

What did he say that was so God aweful? Nothing. What did he say that wasn’t true? Nothing. Crack open a history book and read up on the Crusades and Inquistion and one can read all about the joyous times that the Catholic Church gave to Jews and Muslims in Europe (Spain in particular) and the Mid-East. These two time periods are cold-hard proof of anti-Semitic attitudes demonstrated by the Catholic Church, and dare we say even “defined” the Church during these periods of time? And it is a fact that Hitler’s ideology was shaped alot by anti-Semitic attitudes of the Church at the time.

Granted, calling the Catholic Church the apostate church or a great whore may not win one brownie points. But let’s put the shoe on the other foot shall we? The Catholic Church still sees Protestant denominations not as full Christian brothers but as stray sheep of the flock, (and that is putting it nicely). I think it was an honorable thing for Mr. Hagee to confront the Catholic Church for the injustices it has done on the Jewish people, and for the abomination that its dogma and intolerance helped to create; however, like so many people he caved in for the sake of not confronting the past and turning a blind eye.

A. Hussein Einstein (the middle name Hussein added for neo-Con like effect): Genius, self-hating Jew and anti-Semite. In a letter, the father of relativity called not only belief in God as “childish superstition,” but singled the Jewish religion (of which he claimed a “great affinity” with because he was, how do I say, Jewish) out in particular as an “incarnation of the most childish superstitions,” along with others that are for some reason not mentioned.

And get this people: he claims that the Jews are not God’s chosen people, as to him, they “have no different quality for me than all other people.” That is not going to win any brownie points with conservative Jews and Christians here in the states or in Israel. It is deplorable that he goes a step further by stating “As far as my experience goes, although they are protected from the worst cancers by a lack of power. Otherwise I cannot see anything ‘chosen’ about them.”

I think Mr. Einstein needs to be brought back to life and given the rulebook that states that one can’t in any way disparage, criticize or otherwise not speak highly of Israel and its people. I bet if we dig further, we will find out that he supported an independent Palestine with the right of return for refugees and that he felt throwing Palestinians out of their homes was paramount to human rights abuse.

I thought it would be fun to discuss the topic of online anonymity. I probably spelled that word wrong but really don’t feel like looking it up. This is my view in regards to writing or commenting anonymously: it all depends on the situation. If you have reason to fear losing your job, or life, because of your online activities, then I feel it is necessary and within ones right to remain anonymous. For example: when I started the Realm of the Blackknight blog, I was outed within days (I pretty much know who, and I am cool with it), but the reason I wanted to be anonymous was because I did not want to quit my passion (writing) just because I had a new job and was afraid all it would take was someone typing my name in a search engine and finding some pretty controversial things.

On the other side of the coin, I really do not care for anonymous commentators because I feel that a majority of them are cowards. They are brave enough to post comments that often times are based on lies and sometimes even hurtful, yet are not brave enough to leave their names. I would take the opinions of a bonafide moron who had the courage to attach his name to what he writes over the opinon of a bonafide coward who uses the term “anonymous” to hide behind, any day.

Anyone who knows me knows that I am very stubborn, thick-headed and will do and say pretty much what I want; many have used the term “loose cannon” and I admit that I tend to (over)react at times, before taking a moment to ponder the consequences of rash decisions. But for better or worse, I am proud of the values that were intilled in me at an early age: to speak my mind, and to be big enough to take any punches that may come as a result. My writings may not always serve a purpose, I may be my own worst judge, and I may at times be full of bravado (or myself) but at I am proud to hide behind the name “Blevins” and not “anonymous”.

Just a couple days until the 1yr passing of the incomparable Bobby “Gunslinger” Blevins. Really hard to believe that my dear friend, a friend I never met in person but with whom I was very close, has been gone for such a minute span of time; it seems like forever. I will be bringing his site back online on Sunday, May 11th.

A simple life lesson I learned a long time ago: you get what you pay for. If you buy shit, you will have nothing but shit and to expect that one day that pile of shit will turn into gold, you are a moron. And if you have the opportunity to return that shit for something better, and decide to keep it, then you have no other option but to accept that shit and stop belly-aching.

We elected and re-elected these buffoons, even after knowing what type of men they are and what stunts they are capable of pulling, and then cry like babies when they run wild. What is the point of throwing the word impeachment around in regards to these two? It isn’t going to happen, let alone be legitimately discussed in the General Assembly nor in the Congress. So, Illinois and America, stop your bellyaching and move on. And this is my advice to the American electorate. If it looks like shit, smells like shit and there are flies all around, most likely it is shit; so don’t buy it?