Jordin Sparks Defends Jonas Brother's Promise Rings

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1594549/20080910/jordin_sparks.jhtml http://www.usmagazine.com/news/jordin-sparks-defends-jonas-brothers-purity-rings-on-vmas http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20224098,00.html First off, kudos to both "The Jonas Brothers", and Jordin Sparks, for commiting themselves to sexual purity. It's refreshing to see young celebrities/pop stars not follow the "sex, drugs, and rock n roll, lifestyle." However I do not believe that we need to wear a "promise ring" in order to save ourselves for marriage. First of all, I feel that promise rings are self righteous. It's like "look at me, I'm a virgin". When for all we know, it could just be for show. Just like when I was a teenager, and W.W.J.D. wristbands were in fashion. Now were all of the youths wearing them godly people? Many maybe, but certainly not all of them were. A lot of teens are given these accessaries by there parents. So it's moreso there parents imposisition, than there own expression. And secondly, promise rings, like other jewelary, can cost quite a bit of money. Not all girls, and/or boys, can afford them. Frankly, we'll be doing good just to be able to afford an engagement/wedding ring. I also happen to believe that one's spirituality, and sexuality, is personal, and needn't be shown off to the entire world. What's in the heart is the most important thing. And we can not know what's in there heart, and therefore whether or not they're sincere. Hopefuly they will someday find someone to share both heart and body with though.

9-11 "Patriot's Day"

http://www.socialist-alliance.org/page.php?page=36 Today commemerates the tragic suicide attack upon the World Trade Center, and Pentagon. It was one of the events which touched off the age of terror which we now live under. The Islam practiced by the Al Qaeda terrorists is reactionary, and medeival, in nature. But this also reminds me of Guy Fawkes Day http://www.infoplease.com/spot/guyfawkes.html, which is when we remember when Catholic terrorists attempted to blow up the English Parliment. Note however how Roman Catholicism has adapted, and modernised itself, since then. I can only hope that some day Islam might likewise come to peaceful terms with the western world. The U.S.A. currently has two congressmen who are muslim, Andre Carson, and Keith Ellison. People around the world sould realise that we give opportunities for success, and freedom, to people of all faiths, and/or beliefs. It's this american way, and american dream, which we all should struggle to defend.

Federal Government To Take Charge Of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/business/06fannie.html This planned action is charectoristic of Fascist style corporatism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporatism. Under the Bush administration, America is fast becoming more and more Fascistic. Fortunately George W. Bush is a lame duck President. Here is what Democratic Nominee, Barack Obama has responded to the crisis. http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/stateupdates/gG5WRk I myself feel that banking/financing should be nationalised, within the public sector, just like energy, and healthcare.

"Liberation Day" On Labor Day.

I, as the governor of myself, proudly proclaim Labor Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day to now be celebrated as Liberation Day. In which we socialists may remember all of the liberation struggles, past and present, around the world. We socialists, of course, recognise Labor Day as rightly falling on May Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day.

"Joel's Army" Seeks To Set Up Christo-Fascist Theocracy.

http://www.splcenter.org/intel/intelreport/article.jsp?aid=964 And you thought that it could never happen here. (sigh) If we are not careful, the dominionists could set up a dictatorial regime, right here in America. Republican Vice-Presidential hopeful Gov. Sarah Palin even has ties to this group. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/29/163234/559/495/579213 In fact on second thought, if John McCain knew about this before he chose her to be his running mate, I do consider him to be a Fascist. Madonna would then be absolutely right. Seriously though, I do fear that a culture war is coming, and it probally could even get violent. So be prepared for anything.

Liberty Wal-Mart Resists City's Plan.

http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/509653.html Wal-Mart is resisting the JEDD contract http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Economic_Development_District because they refuse to accept the requirement that at least 25% of it's employees be local residents. Unlike affirmative action http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmative_action, which pertains to race, this agreement would only deal with region. Is Wal-Mart planning on transplanting white workers, from out of town, instead of hiring local blacks? Who knows? But if they they aren't prejudiced against some people, then why don't they just go along with the conditions? Certainly they should be able to find at least 25% of the local applicants to be qualified. Local buisnesses should directly benefit economicly the communities in which they serve. Not only so that the local government can generate more tax revenue, but so that there residents can have more jobs, which is the best social program of all.

Employees of Fannie Mae Are Being Cheated.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/29/business/29fannie.html This is reminescent of the Enron Scandal. If workers are not able to diversify there stock investments, they will lose out financially, if and when the company does. And if Fannie Mae goes under, our entire market economy would then fall like a house of cards. This is also why Social Security must not be privatised. The stock market is not a secure investment, when it comes to long term savings.