Growing Pains...and Adversity...

Mike Seaver is coming to a college campus near you!! Kirk Cameron recently made a web video about the moral decay of our society by atheism. November 19, 2009 will mark the anniversary of the book “Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin. So, in order to open up the eyes of non-church goers, they will be giving away free copies of the book along with a fifty page introduction that refutes claims and exposes the life of Charles Darwin (linking Hitler, racism, mysognism, etc.) I would post that video in full, but I think the hot smart Romanian chick’s rebuttal is much better

Here’s the original vid:

Just when you think things couldn’t get any worse for the world…

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu expressed some colorful words regarding Iran attaining the technology to harvest nuclear weapons. On Thursday he addressed the UN General Assembly pleading especially with western states to put an end to such religious fanaticism — referring to nation as “tyrants of Tehran.”

“The struggle against Iran pits civilisation against barbarism … History could be reversed if primitive fanaticism acquires deadly weapons,” he said.

As many of you may know, for some time now the international community has shown concern over Iran building a nuclear program. This poses a major prmitive fanaticism acquires deadly weapons,” he said.

For some time now the international community has shown concern over Iran building a nuclear program. This poses a major problem for Israel, especially since President Ahmedinejad called the Holocaust a lie .

“Are these plans of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp where 1 million Jews were murdered a lie too?” he said, citing US President Barack Obama’s visit to one of the death camps earlier this year.

“Did President Obama pay tribute to a lie?” he said.

Yeah, this is not going to end well at all…

Netanyahu also criticized Iran’s recent election crisis and even accused Ahmadinejad of stealing the election. This is primarily based on the domestic disputes that had taken place within the country, which also led to the death of a young woman peacefully protesting in the streets. She was shot dead by a soldier hidden behind a window.

Netanyahu also defended Israel against claims that war crimes were committed during the bombing of the Gaza strip. An investigation is currently being done by the Goldstone Commission Report, which is backed by the UN.

“”Rather than condemn terrorism, some at the UN are condemning its victims … It is not easy to fight terrorists firing from schools and mosques,” he said, referring to Palestinian armed groups.”

Netanyahu emphasized his desire for the Palestinians to recognize Israel as a state once and for all. He even spoke of a state of Palestine, but in order for that to happen much demilitarization would have to take place to ensure the safety of all Israelis.

Some however, view Netanyahu’s comments as compiling worldwide fear to make Iran a common enemy.

Nour Odeh, Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Ramallah, said Netanyahu’s “rhetoric was a mix of attacking the UN for its repeated reports on Israeli actions against Palestinians, while using a bit of scaremongering with reference to Iran … and the history of the Nazis.”

“One very consistent message he managed to keep was his call on the UN to change the context with which it addresses the ‘occupied’ Palestinian territories.

“And his vision for a peace imposed on the Palestinians that guarantees they are always kept in check, kept demilitarised, and under control … a vision that will not bode very well with a Palestinian public.”

Netanyahu’s address was a “hardline speech from a right-wing Israeli leader who knows his right-wing public in Israel is listening in and will probably be very pleased,” our correspondent said.

“This is more proof for those who believe that Mr Netanyahu is not a partner in peace for the Palestinians,” she said.

To be continued…

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2009/09/20099241860875369.html

The following video explains what was happening as The Seeds of Peace Bus (couldn’t make that up) and Everybody’s Kitchen were trying to feed protestors as they exercised their First Amendment Rights. What’s really funny though is that it’s okay for protestors to bring an assault rifles (to a health care protest) or wave placards saying they “didn’t bring [their] gun this time.” I’m all for freedom of speech and organization, but do you see the imbalance here? It’s okay to threaten the government, but being anti-capitalist warrants what happens at the 5:00 of the first video…it gets worse by the second. I don’t think this would happen if the Tea-Baggers had a protest like this. Just sayin’…

…cause the power of the people don’t stoooop.” Yeah, I’m feeling this little rhyme that became popular of the now infamous G20 protests in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My friend Erik sent me the following video which captures the eery messages blaring through the speakers. Anarchists came out to protest against capitalism and for pro-environmentalism — and to call awareness for responsibility and accountability for the institutions that have put the American economy in such a dismal situation. Nineteen people were arrested and some businesses (banks, Boston Market, BMW) suffered losses from having their windows smashed. I wonder if that was before or after the rubber bullets and pepper spray? Hmm…check out the vid below:

For those of you wondering where in the hell I’ve been and why I haven’t been posting: I was in Australia this summer…blah blah blah. I’m just lazy. There, I said it. As fall classes slowly creep along to ruin my fun, I will be adding new posts to Grlbhvingbadly!! Yaaay!!!! Rejoice and tell all your friends. And on that note, here’s your video of the day:

Wow. I seriously haven’t updated this blog since the end of spring semester. Well, all of that is about to change I guess. Also, I’ll upload some pictures later. I forgot my freakin’ camera cord.

Anyway, I’m currently living in a flat in the student village in Banksia Court. It’s kind of like UNF village except you get your own room. I have to get used to seeing Marsupials running around though and the loud and vibrant birds. Lucky it’s winter though because I wouldn’t know what to do if I saw a Tiger snake running around (and yes, there are warnings all over campus about them).

I am currently here with eight other American students. Most of them are from the midwest and one is from South Carolina. So really, I’m the only one representing the home team (FLA baby!!) And to be honest, I think Aussie’s and Floridians go hand in hand. I really do feel like I’m back home by the beach drinking and laughing and shooting the shit with everyone

Our first day of class we had a welcome ceremony called Wanju Boodjah which means “welcome to country.” We had bad spirits removed from us upon the lighting of the gum leaves which we each walked through. We were then told stories about the Nungar people and got to look at the different clothing, weapons, and tools they used. We even got to watch a couple of dances which told stories involving the Kangroo and Emu which we then ourselves performed!! The Emu dance is something I have yet to perfect…

After that, we had our feed. This was an array of fruits and veggies as well as Kanagroo meat. And believe me, I was timid about it at first. But since I’m in a foreign country and I may never again experience this again, I had to try it. And to my surprise, it was actually delicious! I’m not sure what kind of marinade they used, but it definitely helped my uneasiness. Kangaroo meat is actually a huge staple in this country (25 million Kangaroos live in Australia.) It’s a better alternative to beef because it has no fat in it. And it is recommended even by large magazine publications as Cosomo as being a healthy alternative as well!

The only thing that kind of sucks is that fact that I don’t have a car. It feels like my freshman year of college all over again. Our group finally figured out the metro system and traveled to the grocery store yesterday to buy a few things. It was weird though, because the grocery store is in a mall. Everything here seems pretty expensive, but I was told the reason why that is, is because Perth has the most amount of millionaries per capital due to the mining industry. I also think it may have something to do with the fact that Australia does not trade as extensively with the Chinese as we do, so their goods are a bit more expensive. At least, that’s the most logical explanation I can derive at the moment.

Anyway, our group went out last night to check out the pub scene. First, we went and stood on the beach which was FREEZING. After that, we went to a brewery/restaurant and had a couple of pints. I wish I could remember what the beer was called that we had!! I will later. Anyway, our waiter was awesome and pretty attractive as well. He told us about Australian bud and the shroom season, so I’ll definitely have to hit him back up later, lol.

Next, we went to this place called the Orient. Being my usual bold self, I automatically went over to the bar and chatted it up with the locals. They’re very fond of American students since so many Notre Dame students venture to Australia every year. One of the guys I met was named Garry, and English guy who once served in the Queen’s Navy. He was really cool — I mean he did buy me a couple of pints after all. We chilled and listened to this one man act play guitar and sing some cover songs. We even did the cha-cha slide (lol) and danced around to the 90s hit “This is How We Do It.” I was very happy that our coasters were of celebrities, one of them being Madonna. It was quite a relief to cover her face up with my pint. Sweet, sweet relief

So yeah, as you can imagine I did get pretty intoxicated to the point where I was swaying around and showing my friend Ashwini how to hippie dance, and then dancing all over my friend Garry lol. But it was all good fun.

Well, I’m going to update more later and put up some pictures when I get the chance. I can’t sit in front of this computer any longer!!!

Cheers

I was watching this online today — definitely post worthy and funny as hell. Enjoy!

Isn’t this how rap music should be?

Here’s to world peace!