Tony At 10: HEADACHE ANYONE? BLOG NUMBER 88; JULY 12, 2013

THESE ISSUES GIVE ME A HEADACHE

1. THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD

“Moslem” (as opposed to “ Muslim”) is considered insulting or somehow anti-Moslem.

The example of Morsi’s demise in Egypt is convincing proof that democracy can never succeed in Muslim Countries. The Muslim Brotherhood has encountered problems in Egypt, Turkey, Syria and Algeria. I believe it is time for western democratic powers to withdraw from Arab lands and countries that believe in secular rule. What are the reasons for intervention and influence? Are oil, greed, religion and the thirst for power good enough reasons for western corporations and missionaries to attempt to control these parts of the world? At greater issue, and much more difficult to comprehend, is the propensity for followers of Islam to resort to violence in the name of a supreme being.

2. RACISM IN AMERICA

Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are the two biggest racists in the USA. They encourage people to rally and rail against white people at every situation that involves the pursuit of justice whenever it pertains to a black person.

JACKSON: “When we're [blacks] unemployed, we're called lazy; when the whites are unemployed it's called a depression.”

SHARPTON: “White folks was in the caves while we [blacks] was building empires … We built pyramids before Donald Trump ever knew what architecture was … we taught philosophy and astrology and mathematics before Socrates and them Greek homos ever got around to it.”

The frustration and humiliation of Blacks and Latinos, who are ‘stopped and frisked’ more often than whites, is understandable. The reluctance of people to come forward and talk to the police is not. Crime prevention should not be a problem restricted to the police force. A concerted, effective effort by authorities, schools neighbourhood watch groups, witnesses and parents should be the rule. If people are unwilling to co-operate to solve problems internally, what choices are left other than profiling, increased police patrols and ‘stop and frisk’ for troubled neighbourhoods?

3. POLITICS

Canadian Senate...at work?

Salaries, pensions, expense accounts and lack of accountability to the people are trademarks of the Canadian Senate. The US Senate is hamstrung by partisan politics. Get rid of the ‘boondoggle’ Senate and replace the political scene with a Republican system that truly respects the needs of constituents. Ban Lobbyists. Citizens should be able to vote for each level of government: Representative, Senator and Leader regardless of which party they represent. Representatives and elected Senators should spend the majority of time in their constituency rather than in the legislature arguing like bratty kids, digging up dirt or defending the party line. It is obvious that in most cases, the party system does not truly represent the will of the population.

4. REFUGEES

THE FINISH LINE AT THE BOSTON MARATHON 2013

DZHOKAR TSARNAEV: "Stop killing our innocent people and we'll stop killing yours."

In Canada and the USA, our governments have opened the door to people from regions that have been ravaged by hatred, tribal violence, or natural disasters. These people have come to our countries in search of a better life for their families. Many of them assimilate to our way of life but too many do not. The terrorist ‘plants’ at the Boston Marathon, the bomb plot to attack the rail service between Toronto and New York and the Massachusetts South Shore arsonists are three recent examples. These people do not deserve our justice system. I say, “Hang ‘em high”. Instead we dick around and worry about international law or a civilized society. Terrorists do not belong in a civilized society!

5. RELIGION

I looked up the word. My headache began to get worse.

Webster presented the following:

1) The service and worship of God or the supernatural

2) Commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance

3) A personal or institutionalized set of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices

4) Archaic, scrupulous conformity

5) A cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith

Problems I have with any religion:

Religion can rob individuals of the ability to think for oneself.

Religion often results in ‘missionaries’ trying to ‘convert’ others to their beliefs.

Religion can spread EVIL as well as GOOD.

Religion can give rise to extremism and wars.

Religion can cause division among the world’s peoples.

Religion often is outdated

Religion can be convenient in times of grief.

Religion can create artificial boundaries.

My head is throbbing!

AND ON THE LIGHTER SIDE…………

6. TORONTO’S SPORTS TEAMS

THE LEAFS

How long must the league’s most valuable franchise be deprived of a number one draft pick when a super star comes along. Fans should stay away! Once a franchise gets a first pick. It should go to the end of the line. Equalization can be achieved in a more efficient and equitable manner. Do away with guaranteed contracts. Help a talent-deprived outfit with a free agent instead of a draft pick.

THE BLUE JAYS

John Gibbons has no ability to motivate a team. He insists on going into games with a bad batting order, no game plan, and a weak defense. He appears to ignore signposts such as: Runners stranded in scoring position, second inning let down by pitchers and bad fundamentals. All Star Coaching Staff? Seriously? Fire his ass!

THE RAPTORS

Does anybody really care? The NBA is a terrible product. It allows free agent players to conspire and choose which team they will go to. It tolerates loser types such as Vince Carter who admitted to not giving 100% while playing for Toronto. It puts up with jackasses like Dennis Rodman, Lebron James, Metta World Peace and Carmelo Anthony; to name a few. I much prefer watching the college game.

QUESTION FOR THE WEEK:

What would a world be like without war, politics, tribes, borders or religion?

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” -Mark Twain

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