K’naan Video – What’s Hardcore?

I like this because it shows how ridiculous we are for glorifying these moron rappers who pretend to be such gangsters, when across the seas there are kids fighting street wars for no money or praise. All a shame, but real.

Because They Said So

We form many of our opinions, traditions, routines, and beliefs on the simple principle of “because they said so”. Think about it, when is the last time you researched facts on important issues for yourself? And I mean actual research that goes deeper than reading one random blog (like this garbage). And not just from listening to the banter coming from some Lego-haired and gaudy news anchor, or from your gossip lipped co-workers who can’t handle their own issues in life, but have the key to solving the entire worlds problems. It’s all a bunch of nonsense and I’m sick and tired of it. Sick and tired. Did you get that?

I’m sick of people always doing exactly what they are expected to do and without questioning anything. I mean, they question things, but still within their boundaries and guidelines. For example, instead of considering the candidates for Republican, Democratic, or even Independent parties, why aren’t we questioning whether or not ANY of these morons are qualified to run this country. Every thought of that? We simply accept what we think is popular, because “they” said it was. We’re going through the motions, supporting what is known, listening to what is popular, and what is broad casted in the mainstream. It must be somewhat accurate right…they said it in the media… well screw the media. It’s only there to fit someones interest and it revolves around hearsay and hype. Why stay in the same box and never attempt to learn about point of views that may not be convenient for us to listen to.

People are painfully predictable these days. If someone leans right in their opinions, they listen to everything fed from the right. If they lean left, they buy up all the propaganda from the left. If someone is undecided, they don’t listen to anything at all, but use their time to complain instead of forming a damn opinion and establishing a new choice for their society.

I say there is always a new choice, and it begins with common sense. Take every situation with a grain of salt and research it for yourself. Don’t just read one book on a subject, read several books. Don’t just meet one person from a different culture, meet several people. Don’t settle for one radio station with your favorite like minded ideas, listen to them all and you will hear that much of it has the same agenda.

The want you to believe that you need to stand in line and support the popular groups in life. That’s a bunch of bullsh**. You are the future and you can decide what happens every day. It’s never been about the majority, it has always been about the choices YOU make as an individual and the decisions everyone can control in their daily lives.

-From the Mind of the EgoAssassin

Animal Attacks – The Real Issue in Life

I’ve got a good idea, let’s place wild animals in a park for other people to stare at and then act surprised when they attack a visitor. Or how about we waltz into the ocean with a surfboard and then act shocked when a shark bites our ass. Alright so I am being overly sarcastic and aloof about the subject, but you get my point right? I obviously never want to see another human being (or myself) get hurt while exploring this mysterious world, but we need to wake up and realize that in most cases we are the ones mapping out these catastrophies. It’s all a risk, it’s all uncertain, and it is too often a luxury that turns into our frustration, don’t you see that? You can’t control these things, so stop expecting for everything to work out for you when you make these choices.

Please understand that I’m not hinting that we should ban all public zoo’s or simply never participate in extreme sports again…..What I’m saying that I’m sick and tired of people acting shocked when accidents happen in the arena of humans vs. nature. Why are we in such denial about this subject? We love to pretend that the world around us is a finely tuned ballet that is meant to revolve around our desire to explore or have fun, and we often forget that most of the tragedies that occur are simply by the choices we make. They may be good ideas at the time, but they still involve risk. Ask the automobile industry, they’ll tell you all about it.

So before you start throwing handcuffs on tigers or take your dog to counseling for his temper problem, just remember, you might be the problem too. This ain’t Disneyland.

-From the Mind of the EgoAssassin