Christian Action Network's Pot Calls the Islamist Kettle Black.

The Christian Action Network has come out against the "Islam on Capitol Hill Day" assembly. http://www.christianaction.org/can-events/can-participates-at-press-conference-during-islam-on-capital-hill-day.aspx They fear an Islamic takeover of America. However , they themselves feel that the U.S.A. is by right a christian nation.http://www.brucegourley.com/christiannation/theocracy.htm Therefore the opposition of groups like CAN to groups like Jamaat ul-Fuqra, is in my determination to be of one rival religious fascist group to another. In my personal opinion, if the dominionists and islamists were to wipe each other out in a "holy war" it would be poetic justice. It would also save decent freedom loving people the trouble of violently fighting them. The only problem would be if they were to aquire weapons of mass destruction. That would then devistate the surrounding area, and risk collateral damage. But though it may be wrong for there to be religious violence, it would certainly seem good to me if such reactionary extremists were to thusly cancel each other out. Then secular leftists, like myself, could then destroy a much weakened enemy, whomever of them wins in the end

Reverends Sharpton & Jackson Try to Stop Rush Limbaughs Bid to Buy the St. Louis Rams.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/nfl/article/709126--jesse-jackson-al-sharpton-blast-rush-limbaugh-s-bid-for-rams This time the intrusive, meddling, religious leaders in question are coming from the Left. Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson are claiming that Rush Limbaugh is racist, and that he should not be allowed to purchase a NFL team. First of all it is not true that Mr. Limbaugh is racist. If he were then why has he had Walter Willians fill in for him, while he's on vacation? He is certainly strongly conservative, but rightism is not necessarily racist in nature. And further more, even if Rush were to hold extremist sentiments, I feel that it should not impede him from involvement with the Nation Football League. In Italy for example, association football clubs are known to have players and/or fans that are known to have opposing political positions. Livorno for instance is predominately Communist. And Lazio has a reputation for being pro-Fascist. http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/62/249.html As a consequence, the two teams are fierce rivals. I feel that if someone like Limbaugh were to invest in a team, it would increase ticket sales, because dittoheads would pay to cheer on the Rams to victory, and detractors would pay to see them go down in flames. I think that it would certainly be a far better reason to be a fan than to be motivated by regionalism. And if Italy can have a backbone, why can't we seem to get past our own rigid political correctness?

Ohio Electric Companies to Distribute "Free" Lightbulbs.

http://www.ohio.com/business/63563322.html?mobile=true http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/10/firstenergy_light_bulbs.html First Energy, and it's subsideraries are planning on handing out lightbulbs to there customers. The cost of these lightbulbs however will be added to your bill. In addition there is surplus-value attached to the price of our energy, which is non-competitive, since the energy industry is naturally monopolistic. Therefore no competition is possible, as it operates from a singular power grid. First Energy, which is a private corporation, has a state contract to provide us with electricity. This legal arraingment was what Karl Marx refered to as the "dictatorship of the bourgeois". For all of these above mentioned reasons, I as a socialist personally feel that the energy companies should be publicly owned. For the private industries are, in my opinion, price gouging. Now my grandfather, in Pennsylvania, receives his energy from a co-op. http://www.theenergyco-op.com/aboutus.htm From a left-libertarian perspective, this would be better yet. But no company should be allowed to take advantage of our personal dependence on them for our household needs.

American Family Association Spreads Misinformation About Healthcare

I am so infuriated by this new barage of falsehood from the AFA. They are now claiming, incredulously, that the proposed healthcare plan will ration coverage for senior citizens, and penalise those whom do not sign up for the public option. http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147487036 This is blatantly false. http://industry.bnet.com/healthcare/10001037/no-rationing-say-experts-but-public-doesnt-hear/ http://www.factcheck.org/2009/08/twenty-six-lies-about-hr-3200/ http://www.factcheck.org/2009/08/rncs-bill-of-rights/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/08/fines-proposed-for-going_n_279724.html President Obama does not favor fining those who opt out buying insurance. The reason that Max Baucus suggested making health coverage mandatory, like auto insurance, is that many people do not seek insurance until they need it. The HMOs do not want to be saddled down with covering those with pre-existing conditions. Having everyone pay in to a health plan, would help to pay down the cost of covering everyone. And no one's care will be rationed either. I really do not get what conservatives are getting at. First they complain about the high costs of the government paying for medical expenses, then they claim that the elderly, and disabled, will be neglected. Also how can they claim to be christians when they bear false witness against others? I think that the religious leaders should stay out of public policy. After all this is not Iran. And they should not be speaking on things they know nothing about. They should just stick to God, and leave the government to our elected representitives.

"Black Lies, White Lies" Book

I've finished reading a remarkable book, by Tony Brown, called "Black Lies, White Lies". In it he lays out ideas as to how the Black community can empower itself economicly, and politicly. Interestingly, though he castigates the Black leadership for what he perceives to be socialism, his plans are actually like my own libertarian socialism. Though his system of thought can be more specificly described as being Black communalism. Mr. Brown bases this upon the Yoruba tribal concept of esusu. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/688620/esusu, as well as the Japanese concept of "jichikai", which are mutual help organizations. http://southernmutualhelp.org/nw.cfm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonarigumi Notabley, Tony Brown is a registered Republican. As a consequence he is oftentimes refered to as a "Black conservative". Now if his brand of conservatism is distinctly Black in nature, and I agree with his opinions, would that then make me a "White Black conservative"? It's something to think about. But as I stated above, I feel that though he likely does not realise it, Mr. Brown epitomises left-libertarianism. And also just as not all Democrats are liberals, not all Republicans need to be conservative. Whatever you want to call it, I feel that his principles of self reliance, and community investment, would not only be good for Blacks but for all Americans. And I wish him the best of luck in promoting his message in the Republican part, while I choose to do the same amongst Democrats.

Concerned Citizens Complain About Obama Praise Songs.

I just heard today about school children, at B. Bernice Young Elementary School in Burlington Township, NJ, having to sing songs extoling Pres. Barack Obama. Some people are concerned that this promotes a personality cult of hero worship. Which would be similar to practices in authoritarian regimes, like in Stalin's Russia. Here are the songs in question, so that you can judge for yourself. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/24/lyrics-songs-president-obama/ All that I have to say is that I rather doubt that President Obama is encouraging such fawning. There are many American folk songs about historical figures. Take for example these two songs. http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/classicdisney/theballadofdavycrockett.htm http://www.leoslyrics.com/listlyrics.php?hid=6IpJlcg8McE%3D Plus there was this song composed during Lincolns presidential campaign. http://www.extendedpdx.edu/lincoln_and_hamblin.mp3 Usually though important indivisuals are not glorified until after there deaths. So it runs the risk that this sort of thing will be thought of as idolising our country's leader. Just as long as we do not regard our President any higher than any other influential person, I feel that it is probally well intentioned. But that also no one should feel compelled to sing his praises. One should follow the convictions of conscience, just like in saying the pledge of allegiance to the flag. And also remember that the government is supposed to be of, by, and for the people. Our elected representitives, including the President are meant to be servants of the public, not the other way around. Our lives, and views, should matter too.

Sen. Conrad Proposes a Co-operative Healthcare Option.

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=200906102037dowjonesdjonline000797&title=co-operative-plan-takes-center-stage-in-us-health-care-talks Imagine my pleasant surprise to notice that I am not the only Democrat to come up with such an idea regarding health coverage. I feel that this alternate plan will be more positive, as well as cost effective, compared to the public option that is stirring up so much heated controversy. The Conrad proposal should also garner bipartisan support. It seems like the only possible Republican misgivings are in relation to funding it. Personally, the only reason why I even mentioned government subsidising healthcare, in a previous blog entry http://libertariansocialist.blogspot.com/2009/08/sarah-palin-raises-scare-about.html, is that I wish to allay left-liberal scepticism as to how adequate an entirely privately funded program would be. For example, farms in this country are routinely supported by federal subsidies. Yet, if it can be shown that the co-operatives are able to stand alone from the public sector, then all the better. I just consider this developement to be a progressive step towards realising my dream of eventually attaining libertarian socialism.