DEMOCRACY'S BANKRUPT *TEST THEIR LOGIK*

So, this is the newest video from Test Their Logik, produced and edited by myself and Mike Roy, working under The Indignants banner.   Check this shit out, it's fucking awesome if I do say so myself.  I should release an outtakes...that might be fun.

Police, Black Bloc, Pizza, and Meditation. Or Tommy Douglas had a CSIS file.

In Victoria Park, on Sept 17, 2012, Occupy London Ontario held a solidarity rally with the anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, which started the the whole thing.  Over a hundred arrests in New York as of my last check.  Seems to me, that the cops were kind of excited at the prospect of finding out whats going on.

Early in the evening, 2 police officers approached the group, and said that if we needed anything, they were there to "help" us.  He also said "we're not starring you down", when there were 3 cruisers in plain sight, a 4th and a 5th one hiding, as well as a bike cop watching the entire time.

It was a colossal waste of money and time, to have at least 6 different officers actively surveilling a small peaceful gathering of local activists, celebrating with pizza, iced tea, a meditation circle, and a photo op.(thanks guys :P)

I find this kinda funny.  We don't want to communicate with the agents of the state which we are fighting.  You don't or can't or won't understand, because most of you seem to have not bothered to remember you're oath.  The last time the state actively monitored political organizations, was during the g20.  Egg in the face.  Every single one of you that followed unlawful orders that day should be ashamed of yourself.

But of course, you aren't.  Instead you try to justify your actions by saying that if the black bloc tactic wasn't used, you never would have had to arrest and break so many laws.  I call bullshit.  The police were well aware that this was going to happen, and they did nothing to stop it.  Instead, they "pulled back".  I put that in quotes, because that's the orders they were given.  When they had a chance to arrest and stop those who were not entirely peaceful, they retreated.

In a double violation of their oath, they went in to queens park the next day, and started kicking people out, and beating and arresting peaceful protesters.  Cowards go after peaceful people.  Cowards go after those who had nothing to do with the black bloc tactic.  Cowards surveil  peaceful activists.  Cowards harass those same activists.

Cowards are afraid to arrest those in black bloc.  25,000 cops, 250 black bloc.  Liars and cowards.

We are not children.  We do not let the nanny state tell us what we can and cannot do. If we disrupt you, it's because many of you need to be disrupted out of your oh so precious life.  You've been thinking about yourself for sooooo long, that you've forgotten those around you, who have been beaten, marginalized, and threatened by that state which you support.

The conversation about all this isn't enough.  Yes, it's good to talk and debate things with each other, but at the same time, we need action.  We need people of conscience, to stand up when ever they see things that don't fit in to any moral code I've ever read.  Those people should be the police, but since they are the ones breaking the code, that task must fall to the people.  I urge everyone who reads this, to wake up a bit.  I have made a list here of causes and issues.  Do some research on just one of these subjects, and tell me how there is no state involvement.  Tell me how the state is actually trying to correct these things.

Fact is, you won't, and nor can you.  And if you try, I will rip your points to shreds.  Because I've spent the time.  Looking at it from both sides.  Checking for alternative explanations.  The problem with the world today, is the state system we have.  Time for people to start taking care of themselves and each other, instead of the uncaring, and unthinking masses we have today.

Or continue to let the state run the world, so that people will have to die in wars over gold, oil, and drugs. G.O.D.

The problems are ones that are created by "society", so why would we ask "societies" permission to change them?

Also remember, YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE STATE!  Unless you tell them otherwise, the state gains your agreement through acquiescence.  That same state would have you believe it gives you your rights, when they are in fact, inalienable.  Yes, it is nice that the state recognizes some of these rights, but it does not recognize them all, nor in all contexts that it should, like peaceful activism.

Tommy Douglas had a CSIS file.  Any money says I do to....

The death Penalty and other thoughts.

These are just some random thoughts in no particular order.  I think too much...

America is so far behind behind because they forgot about the separation of church and state....oh, and a general sense they are better than everyone else...good ol' fashioned religion.  god loves us all, but if we don't do like were told, then we go to hell.  It's a way for them to marginalize people.  We're american, we believe in god, and god says eye for a fuckin eye.  Does anyone else find this attitude abhorrent?  How many people die innocently?  And if they're sooooooo fucking concerned with life, as in unborn babies, then how come they don't think that one innocent is too much?

Even here in canada, we have innocent people imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit, including murder.  There's one story I know of, where they can't actually let him go, but they know he's innocent, but for some bullshit legal reason, the crown refuses to acknowledge that the man is innocent.(I think he gave a confession under duress)

The point I'm making, if we had the death penalty here, innocents will die.  It is better to let an innocent man stay in jail, than kill him outright.  I'm not saying it's not wrong, because it is, but at the same time, at least we don't kill them outright.

Now, I'm going to talk about lust, and how the christians have warped such things beyond recognition.  They talk about lust like it's a BAD thing.  It is a sin to look at women or men and admire their beauty.  Everyone has had a sexual fantasy about someone they didn't love.  It's not about objectifying men or women, but an inherent situation of our imaginations.  Whether we act on these fantasies or not, is one of the things that separates us from most other species of animals.

Christians say we have to control these thoughts, and that we should do what we can to control our surroundings, and those around us.  It is the nature of the bible.  One of control and hierarchy.  Don't get me wrong, Jesus said many a great thing, but the fact of the matter, is that the people responsible for his message, got it wrong and warped it into something it's not.  Filled it with mumbo jumbo, and "miracles".  Where are the miracles now god?  Why don't you show us some of your power.  The whole fucking world is full of Sodom's and Gomorrah's.

I say that, not because I believe in god, but because I don't.  Asking a useless question to no one in particular is kinda helpful.  Soothes the beast that is inside of me. The beast that has been brought to bear upon the elite constructs of this world.  Because they have done much to ravage the beauty of human existence with their hate, their greed, and their unthinking callousness.  Many wars have been fought in the name of god and G.O.D. or Gold, Oil, and Drugs for those who don't know.

Most people don't know, don't care, or are so fucked up that even if they wanted to do something, they couldn't, because that one speck of radioactive material found it's way into the babies mouth, or the budget cuts were so bad they couldn't afford to do a lifesaving operation, even though everything they needed was their, or they were wrongfully arrested, beaten in jail, and is now incapable of holding a spoon, much less demanding direct action against the state.

Just because you figured out that if you had more and more babies being born into families that you have grouped with, who just happen to believe the same thing you do, (because if you didn't, they'd probably end up killing you, or enslaving you...it's in the bible eh...) and by you, I mean all the white men who control the church, because we are entitled to it or some bullshit.

Stephen Orser: Political Ass

 I remember the first time I met stephen.  I was busking, playing my guitar on the ledge of the td canada trust building at Dundas and Clarence, when a man walked up to me and sat down.  Now, usually, I don't pay much attention to those who come and sit to enjoy my music, but steve was a little different.  He had said he just came out of the strip club across the street, and that his wife was "stalking" him.  It sounded like a bad breakup, and it also sounded as if he was reading way too much into the situation.(not a trait I want to see in a politician that's for sure)

Either way, we talked for a bit, but I felt extremely uncomfortable.  Maybe, because in situations like this, where spouses are fighting, and I'm busking, I just don't need the negative vibes, or maybe, I could sense that there was something not quite right with my current audience of one.  I know that I didn't want to have anything to do with this, and he seemed to be looking for some sort of drunken advice from me.  yes, he had been drinking, and it was obvious to me, as I had lived with an alcoholic and could see the signs.  After going back and forth with his wife via texting, I mentioned that it would probably be a good time to go home and get some sleep, as the txting seemed to make him more agitated and wasn't helping the situation any.  Shortly thereafter, he left and I continued to busk.  On a side note, I don't really remember if he put any money in my case or not, but his very presence seemed to scare away people, as during that time(about 20 minutes or so) I made nothing.

Now, lets jump ahead a few years.  It's obvious to everyone that he's had some pretty fucked marriage relations.  Especially when you see this in the paper.  I have no problems with dirty laundry, but it is kind of over the top to be sending your ex-wife shit she doesn't want.  Borders on harrassment.  I've spoken with Cynthia, and based upon my conversations with her, this could be what it looks like or it could just be a vengeful ex.  I'm not going to make judgements, but I will say, that I don't believe someone who can't keep his marriage out of his public life, should probably find a new job.

Lets consider the job now....chickens, secret meetings, trying muzzle citizens and placing anti fluoride pamflets on each councillors desk with nazi symbols on them.  A job which you have to be accountable to the people, but can't even be bothered to think about the things he's doing before he does them.

He is a bloated buffoon, who spends the most money of any councillor, (if you don't count travel expenses, otherwise, Mr. Usher holds that title, but he actually does stuff) and has single handedly made city hall a laughingstock on several occasions.  I'm calling for his resignation.  I would hope that everyone who reads this does the same.  He is not fit to represent a chicken, much less the citizens of London.

For more information, read this freeps article.
http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2012/05/03/19713946.html

Compassion Rant

Compassion: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

It seems to me, that CALM, or Cannabis as A Living Medicine, is not as compassionate as they would like to appear. I realize that they are doing a service, and have risked much in the name of "legalizing" weed. But it seems to me, that they have fell supplicant to the state, in an effort to appease the authorities.

Instead of actually basing a rating system upon the merits of the marijuana, such as potency, and effects like body high vs head buzz vs munchies, they've been rated as indica vs sativa on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being sativa, and 5 being indica, and all else in between are hybrids. No mention of ruderalis, not that I've ever even heard of someone who's had some. But I digress. The point is, rating your weed like that, is going to lead to some shitty weed, at all points on the scale.

Doing a cannabis potency test isn't that difficult I've heard. Why don't we rank pot on potency? Oh, right, because then we'd end up with everyone smoking the good stuff. WRONG!!! Some people prefer weaker strains. I knew a guy, and all he ever smoked was shake. Did the trick, that's for sure. And some people need a higher potency than others. But the "patients" at the CALM never get to know the potency of the pot their smoking.  Also, I don't know if you've noticed, but different weed has different effects.  Some is more of a body high, where some goes straight to your head.  A way for people to inspect their marijuana would also be a good thing.  As it stands, people do not have a way to really see the product they are buying.  A glass case with samples would be amazing, so that the people who know what they need, can take a look, and see.  This is mostly useful to those who have spent a little bit of time smoking and studying weed, and know how to look for trichomes.

CALM has also had it's share of up's and down's. I'm told there used to be a feeling of community there, but that's been lost due to the raids. People would talk to one another, they'd laugh, cry, share. But now, it has become a business. You go in, browse for your product, get served, and leave. There is no sense that you are in a place of compassion, but rather a sterile business, designed to make money. Legal fees aren't cheap.

I understand the need for it to be this way, but at the same time, I can't understand why they must gouge money. I can go to a street level dealer, and get the exact same pot as in the CALM for 200$ an ounce. But if you go to the "compassion" centre, it's 300$+.

So why do people go? Because they feel they have no other choice. They don't want to have to take criminal actions to get their MEDICINE. And why should they? It seems that compassion has turned into a business. Because we all as a society, have failed to recognize the rights, all of our rights, to take care of ourselves if we so desire. (there's a double entendre there) Because that is the real problem here. The masses of people who have been filled with all the negative propaganda produced by the state and the church. The judgements they have placed upon people, when they allow those very same people alcohol, which causes how many deaths a year again? Who cares. There are no documented cases that I am aware of, of people smoking some pot, and then driving around the neighbourhood and running someone over. Or of a couple smoking pot, and then the other beating their partner to death.  Yet we regulate pot as if it's the most dangerous thing on earth.  Maybe it is...to those in power.

g.j. rancourt, you sir, are a bigot.

g. j. rancourt has currently been making some waves with his bigotted and ignorant remarks.  I can't say that I'm surprised, as last night, there was another christian service going on.  I heard some very ignorant things being said there to by another minister of some sort, and it's the sort of ideology that pervades many christian churches.  These bigots are the real reason we have people who are marginalized in our society.

"Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God..."

Sorry, what ever happened to seperation of church and state?  Why do we let religious bigots of any sort run for political office, and even more, why do we elect them?!?!?

Here is my response to this video.

I attended and marched in the "sex" parade. 

It was great. We had a "sex" party with No One Is Illegal and Occupy London Ontario at Richmond and central right after. We attended an "orgy" surrounded by "sex" partyers in which I personally had "sex" with my wife, and many others had "sex" with their significant other.

Check it out for yourself.  I took some video.  You can see all the people having "sex".

Since all I saw in this video was someone kissing another person, I felt no reason to judge them, just because it was different than you. Rancourt, you are a bigot. Enjoy the hell you tell everyone else they're going to. WWJD!!!!

Hint: He certainly wouldn't have made a big scene about two people expressing love for one another.

Rape (or an open letter to todd and mike)

All this talk in the states recently about rep. todd akin and his comment on "legitimate" rape, and mike huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, and his comment now about "forcible" rape. I had an idea for them.  But first... ;D

Dear todd and mike,

Why all those adverbs boys?  Does it lesson your perceived pain when you actually have to say the word rape?  Is that why you go to such lengths to diminish a woman's pain?

todd, the way you said that, implies that you believe that if a women gets pregnant, then it wasn't really a rape, because you were never taught proper sex education.  See, now you know why you should have been taught that.  You could have avoided this all together, but instead, you make an ignorant fool outta yourself.  (btw god is laughing at you right now)  And mike, well, the rape already implies forcible.  Like anyone needs to be reminded of it...  Oh, right. you do, because you're ignorant of these things normally.

How about you call it what it is instead of making up all these asinine phrases. RAPE. And lets just leave it at that.

...
p.s. both of you disgust me.