DARPA: We've come along way baby!

To THIS:




from the old days of THIS:

A final word on assault rifles

During my typical daily Facebook political pandering, i came across this misleading image. There has been so much talk about GUN REGULATION; if it is written in the constitution then why should i even entertain arguing it? As always my point deviates from the typical pre-scripted left vs right argument; I address a serious underlying problem that too long has been ignored.





"This diagram is a bit limiting. "Mass shootings- 18" is a cop out from reporting the real amount of deaths per year by assault rifles. I know the purpose of this cartoon is to defend gun rights (to me that isn't even an issue) but this glosses over a deeper problem. We shouldn't be afraid of the statistics of gun violence; i'm sure it is relatively high. But we have to examine what the shootings are over. The war on drugs has turned regular city streets into a warzone. If you understand that you own your body and that drug addiction is a disease, not a felony; then it takes the power out of the hands of a gang member/drug dealer and solves many problems of violence and addiction. In the mean time taking away people's right to defend themselves from this violence is fundamentally wrong.


It would seem some of us kick and scream if they take away our right to defend ourselves; but we choose to close an eye to a 60 year old elephant in the room. You might not use illicit drugs, but understand that people who do are sick need help and that the violence of this drug war may one day spill on to your door step."

Real life Minecraft Dirt Block

I was visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History last year in Washington Dc; in the Geology, gems and minerals exhibit- when I came across the real life Minecraft Dirt block!

Racist Cakes

This was my moms favorite snack cakes growing up... racist much?

I'm not excited when i see stories like this in the media; it doesn't titillate me like some new 24/7 dramatic TV show. I see it as exploitation of the victims and a pathetic attempt at turning a tragedy into a political psa. If you want these sort of bizarre acts of hatred to discontinue #1 stop sensationalizing these events on television and #2 society as a whole needs to work on its morality and virtue.

Here is a psychological perspective on news coverage of mass shootings

There was one song that came to mind a few times today, i thought was just too appropriate.

My Letter to the Department of Treasury: UPDATED!

http://planetpalmbeach.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-letter-to-department-of-treasury.html

This September while visiting Washington DC, i found myself wandering around and bumping into the Department of Treasury!  With its grandiose columns staring back at me; so i decided i would address my grievance in person! I didnt know the time was 5:30pm and most people left home for the day, so as soon as i walked inside the building a secuirty guard walked up to me with his hand on his gun said "HOO HO WOAW WOAW woaw.... What are you doing, we are closed, hours of opperation out over what are you doing here?"

 I put my hands up and said "Hey now! Is this the department of treasury??" 

Security Guard "yes it is, but we are closed for today. What is your business here?"

"Ok, i wanted to talk to somebody in person. See i was in the area and decided to stop inside; about 7 months ago i sent you guys a letter about... some bills"

All of a sudden the security guards face when from offensive to completely confused. With a utterly disarmed face he repeats ".... Bills?" and cocked his head a few degrees.

"Yes some destroyed bills i sent here, it was several months ago and i wanted to get an update?"

Security guard "OH youre looking for Bureau of Engraving and Printing. They all have already gone home today, you can come in tomorrow at 9am"

  So no dice on addressing my grievance. I just about gave up on my destroyed bills until about a month later look what i got in the mail!  I got this mysterious government check for $19 in the mail.  I held on to it for about 2 weeks having no clue what it was for. I was afraid to bring it to my bank in case there was a mistake and i would have a swat team at my door for cashing it. Then i realized it was from my original destroyed bills; exactly eight months later and the Government delivered!  apparently $14 was less than 50% but $19 was good!

Anonymous American Flag Guy Fawkes Mask

I recently modified a Guy Fawkes mask based on a graphic I saw on facebook last year.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/111952733/guy-fawkes-v-for-vendetta-anonymous