Must Watch: 99% vs. 1% - The Data Behind The Movement

If you've been having a hard time understanding the "Occupy Wall Street" movement, or you simply don't get this 99% they keep talking about, then I suggest you watch this video.  It's absolutely amazing. 
 
The Guardian put together this animated short which explains the distribution of wealth in this country.  Share it with those who need a better understanding of why we ordinary Americans are paying more taxes than the rich.  Doesn't make any sense, does it?

Must Watch: Where Do We Go From Here?

I could not say it better if I tried.

This poignant video is what democracy is all about.  Be proud that you're an American.  Be proud that you live in a country where this can happen.  

These people protesting are not our enemies, they are not terrorists.  They are firefighters, teachers, chefs, soldiers, auto-workers, office employees, I mean, the list goes on.  It is atrocious what these policemen are doing, beating and arresting people.  By the end of the year some of those same cops are going to be out of a job.  Is this how they repay those who are trying to help them?  They should have arrested those damn crazy nut jobs we call the Tea Party, with their guns waving and shit.  They were out protesting several months ago and no one did shit.

"I've been there around six times now. Two with a video camera, two with a still camera, and two just without a camera. Each experience has been unique - and I have to say - it makes it easier for me to have the camera - it gives me more focus there. But just getting lost in the crowd can be beauitful. I was there Friday night starting around 11pm and I believe there was the General Assembly going on - watching the process - they were organizing smaller groups - was beautiful - watching direct democracy in action." - Ed David

Yes, It's True, Canines Are A Delicacy

Several years ago, I'll say maybe around 8 or 10, I mentioned that I had seen an ABC special with Barbara Walters, in which she visited a Korean family who butchered and ate dogs as a regular meal.  She went through the entire episode interviewing this family who explained there was a right way, and wrong way to do it.  They skin, them young, and boil them alive!  What is right about that?!?!

In the end, Barbara sat down with them, and ate dog meat.  It was a horrendous 20/20 episode, and I hated Barbara for it.  I did manage to forgive her over time.

But did anyone believe me?  No, they thought I was nuts.

Well, here you have it folks...  a South Korean dog meat festival was cancelled amid "growls of protest from animal rights activists."  And The Korea Dog Farmer's Association was none too happy with the outcome, stating that they "couldn't possibly go on with the plan due to endless phone calls of complaint... now there are few willing to rent us a place for the event.

Seriously?  This is downright barbaric.  According to the news organization AFP, they planned to "showcase canine food products, including barbecued dog, sausages, and steamed paws."

While many people don't think there's anything wrong with doing it, I find it quite disturbing.  Their argument is, we eat pigs, chickens, cows, and countless of other animals, what is so different about dog or cat?  Well, for one, I agree with what one protester said, "Canines are the animals emotionally closest to humans. You can't just publicly celebrate killing and eating them." 

What do you think?  Is this okay, or would it make your country the laughing stock of the world? 

I cannot imagine myself eating my Duchess, Lady, Nacho or Puffs.  These dogs are so precious to Ryan and I.