What if I told you there was a way to change the world that didn't cost you time or money? At least not any more than you are already spending. It may require you to educate yourself about the things you purchase but that it is a small price to pay. The fact that you are here, reading blogs, says a lot about you. Your inquisitive. You want to stay connected.
I've told you I'm a documentary junkie. God love the age of information. I'm so thankful that there are people out there dedicated to bringing information to the world. Knowledge is power.
Before I talk about changing the world, I want to share two movies that got me going. The Corporation is an overview of the history of the corporation and their rights and responsibilites. King Corn is a comprehensive look into the corn industry. Government subsidies have served to help corporations like Mansanto, and industries such as fast food, factory farmers, feed lots, fillers and high fructose corn syrup. Even more twisted is the industries' ability, through the corporation, to fabricate the laws that allow them to sell you the garbage you eat and the shit you buy. If you get a chance to see either of these movies, I promise you will find them fascinating.
Once we understand that the dollars we spend fuel large industries that really do not give a crap about us, then we can understand the power we have by simply closing our wallets or by selecting those we do business with more carefully. Personally, I find it very gratifying. I'm sticking it to the man, so to speak. You want to stick it to the man? Do you want to change the world? I'm going to leave you hanging for now. But I'll give you something to chew on...Should corporations own the world? Can we afford to allow companies to profit on things we need to survive (water, power, education, health care)? Maybe some things shouldn't be about profits.
Love, Constance Dogood
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
You say you want a revolution?
Personally, I would love a good revolt.
I'm tired of the laws that favor the big guy. I'm tired of paying taxes to support those richer than I and also poorer than I. I'm tired of being told what to do all of the time (wear your seatbelt, don't smoke here, drive like this, don't drive like that, you can go here but not here and show us what you have in your bag.) I'm telling you sometimes I think I'm starting to lose it. Since I'm not one to pop a Xanax and keep plugging away, I want to stop the insanity. Sometimes when I tell people this they get a little upset. I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore. I'll be on my soap box often enough ranting about how I propose to change the world but first I want to talk about Ghandi.
Ghandi realized that everyone was important. He knew that there could never be peace until everyone was treated the same and allowed the same opportunities. Simply put, the garbage man is just as important as the president. This is THE fundamental element for peace. Read some George Orwell (may I suggest Animal Farm)to see what I'm talking about. Ghandi also realized that the only way to achieve pure equality is non-cooperation with those who oppress. No, the oppressors won't like it. Yes the oppressors may kill a couple of us....but eventually we will be equal.
When I tell people I want revolution they get a little uneasy. It doesn't have to be like the Peshawar massacre. I think it could be fun to fuck with the government. Imagine 120,000 morning commuters that decide they have had enough toll hikes (the Golden Gate bridge is up to $6.00)and are going to take the day off. Each car zooms through the toll gate without paying. Oh, I know what you are thinking: they'll all get tickets! Well yeah, probably. But when 120,000 people don't show up for court and are issued bench warrants things get interesting. Then it goes viral and we do it again, and again, in other states even.
Or maybe we go real medieval on their asses and come the next April 15, nobody sends in their tax form. BAM! Shit, take off your license plates, stop paying taxes, boycott any point of interest that has a check point Charlie. Bring the institution to its' knees until it has no choice but to deal with us. I've seen flashmobs. I know it can happen. Had enough yet? Think about it.
Love, Constance Dogood
I'm tired of the laws that favor the big guy. I'm tired of paying taxes to support those richer than I and also poorer than I. I'm tired of being told what to do all of the time (wear your seatbelt, don't smoke here, drive like this, don't drive like that, you can go here but not here and show us what you have in your bag.) I'm telling you sometimes I think I'm starting to lose it. Since I'm not one to pop a Xanax and keep plugging away, I want to stop the insanity. Sometimes when I tell people this they get a little upset. I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore. I'll be on my soap box often enough ranting about how I propose to change the world but first I want to talk about Ghandi.
Ghandi realized that everyone was important. He knew that there could never be peace until everyone was treated the same and allowed the same opportunities. Simply put, the garbage man is just as important as the president. This is THE fundamental element for peace. Read some George Orwell (may I suggest Animal Farm)to see what I'm talking about. Ghandi also realized that the only way to achieve pure equality is non-cooperation with those who oppress. No, the oppressors won't like it. Yes the oppressors may kill a couple of us....but eventually we will be equal.
When I tell people I want revolution they get a little uneasy. It doesn't have to be like the Peshawar massacre. I think it could be fun to fuck with the government. Imagine 120,000 morning commuters that decide they have had enough toll hikes (the Golden Gate bridge is up to $6.00)and are going to take the day off. Each car zooms through the toll gate without paying. Oh, I know what you are thinking: they'll all get tickets! Well yeah, probably. But when 120,000 people don't show up for court and are issued bench warrants things get interesting. Then it goes viral and we do it again, and again, in other states even.
Or maybe we go real medieval on their asses and come the next April 15, nobody sends in their tax form. BAM! Shit, take off your license plates, stop paying taxes, boycott any point of interest that has a check point Charlie. Bring the institution to its' knees until it has no choice but to deal with us. I've seen flashmobs. I know it can happen. Had enough yet? Think about it.
Love, Constance Dogood
Friday, April 16, 2010
Let's talk about sex baby!
I have a friend who hates gay people. I dont think he knows anyone who is gay but he wants to beat the shit out of anyone who is gay just the same. Actually, he probably does know someone (chances are we all do) they are just too smart to tell him so. Let's call my friend "Billy."
One day I asked Billy, "What is your problem with gay people?"
His reply was "Because doing another guy in the ass is disgusting".
"Would you do a chick in the ass?" He turned red and didn't answer.
So I continued "because I think most guys, given the opportunity, would fuck a chick in the ass." He was flustered. He didn't answer.
I kept at him. I have a lot of friends who are girls that enjoy anal sex. I don't like it, at least I didn't when I was seventeen, but I don't begrudge them for experiencing love however pleases them. In all honesty, I do think it's gross but some people think that sucking a dick is gross. I do enjoying putting my husband's penis in my mouth. I'm pretty sure it does not make me a sexual deviant. Oral sex (and even anal sex) is not deviant behavior. I would bet most of you have mothers who have done the same to your fathers and vice versa. The point is, we are all different. We all give and receive love in different ways and it is nobody's business what we do in our bedrooms.
Love, Constance Dogood
One day I asked Billy, "What is your problem with gay people?"
His reply was "Because doing another guy in the ass is disgusting".
"Would you do a chick in the ass?" He turned red and didn't answer.
So I continued "because I think most guys, given the opportunity, would fuck a chick in the ass." He was flustered. He didn't answer.
I kept at him. I have a lot of friends who are girls that enjoy anal sex. I don't like it, at least I didn't when I was seventeen, but I don't begrudge them for experiencing love however pleases them. In all honesty, I do think it's gross but some people think that sucking a dick is gross. I do enjoying putting my husband's penis in my mouth. I'm pretty sure it does not make me a sexual deviant. Oral sex (and even anal sex) is not deviant behavior. I would bet most of you have mothers who have done the same to your fathers and vice versa. The point is, we are all different. We all give and receive love in different ways and it is nobody's business what we do in our bedrooms.
Love, Constance Dogood
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
You owe $190,000.00!
I'm a documentary junkie. Since we subscribed to Netflix I watch A LOT of documentaries and independent films. I could not get many of them at Blockbuster because they censor their selections (try getting The Corporation at Blockbuster). Last night I watched I.O.U.S.A.. Holy shit! For those of you who have not time or interest in documentaries I will summarize for you. For decades the country has been steadily working ourselves into a debt that now totals 8.7 trillion dollars. That is $190,000.00 for each American. There are various people who go around the country with their trumpets telling the people that if we do not change course we will probably be insolvent by 2030. Every adminstration has been aware of this situation but all have refused to do anything to change it. In fact, anyone who complains is fired. They just keep printing money while the Empire is falling! There is nothing left to borrow from.
I love the people that blame this party or that party. Or they blame Socialism, Communism but never Capitalism. Forgive me for being so bold but it would seem that capitalism has never worked. Every empire has eventually fallen. I don't see why we would be any different. Maybe we should stop confusing the issue and look for a way that has not been done before. I thought we are Americans after all. We are inventive and motivated. I'm sure we could figure out something if we wanted to. Bottom line: Every president for the last fifty years, republican or democrat, has either racked up your debt or borrowed against your social security.
If you want to check out the movie it is here: www.iousathemovie.com
Love, Constance Dogood
I love the people that blame this party or that party. Or they blame Socialism, Communism but never Capitalism. Forgive me for being so bold but it would seem that capitalism has never worked. Every empire has eventually fallen. I don't see why we would be any different. Maybe we should stop confusing the issue and look for a way that has not been done before. I thought we are Americans after all. We are inventive and motivated. I'm sure we could figure out something if we wanted to. Bottom line: Every president for the last fifty years, republican or democrat, has either racked up your debt or borrowed against your social security.
If you want to check out the movie it is here: www.iousathemovie.com
Love, Constance Dogood
Monday, April 12, 2010
Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself
I'm a woman of wealth and taste....well at least I think I am. I have things to say and questions to ask and social network sites just don't seem like the right place to get down and dirty. Don't like the word "fuck"? Turn back now. Don't give me a second thought. I'll try not to use it too much and only when absolutely necessary. Hopefully I will also say some things that make you think. And then, hopefully, you will answer with things that make me think.
I'll call myself Constance. I stole the name from National Treasure. Abigail mistakingly says "Constance Dogood" instead of "Silence Dogood." As a Ben Franklin fan I would have chosen Silence but it is always taken. I'm married, have kids and somehow I have mananaged to stay home for more than two years. I'm not sure how much longer that will last but for today, I am unemployed. I try to spend money wisely and I am always looking for news ways (or old ways) to do things better, healthier, easier.
Finally I should tell you about my views. I am a "gray area" kind of person who is always striving for black and white. The truth is black and white and, although I'm not a bible worshipper I do find many truths within in it, John 8:32 "...the truth shall set you free..." So I guess once we discover all of the truths then the world will be black and white. You with me? Hopefully. If I had to wear a label I would say I'm closest to Buddhist, (who doesn't love the Dalai Lama?) If there was a Ghandism I would be all about that. But since I don't believe in labels let's just say I'm nothing for now and see where it goes.
Love, Costance Dogood
I'll call myself Constance. I stole the name from National Treasure. Abigail mistakingly says "Constance Dogood" instead of "Silence Dogood." As a Ben Franklin fan I would have chosen Silence but it is always taken. I'm married, have kids and somehow I have mananaged to stay home for more than two years. I'm not sure how much longer that will last but for today, I am unemployed. I try to spend money wisely and I am always looking for news ways (or old ways) to do things better, healthier, easier.
Finally I should tell you about my views. I am a "gray area" kind of person who is always striving for black and white. The truth is black and white and, although I'm not a bible worshipper I do find many truths within in it, John 8:32 "...the truth shall set you free..." So I guess once we discover all of the truths then the world will be black and white. You with me? Hopefully. If I had to wear a label I would say I'm closest to Buddhist, (who doesn't love the Dalai Lama?) If there was a Ghandism I would be all about that. But since I don't believe in labels let's just say I'm nothing for now and see where it goes.
Love, Costance Dogood
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