Utah Walkers

Hello ladies and gents, it is such a nice day to do some bitching and today's subject is that of Utah walkers.  Now many of you may be asking, well we know alot about how terrible Utah drivers can be but this may be news for us.  I reasure all of you that this is not a joke or me just looking for something that doesnt exsist.  I am here to say that in Utah, and only in Utah, have I witnessed that people dont only drive terribly, they walk terribly as well. 
Just the other day I was coming home from a hard days work of studying and day dreaming about motorcycles.  I had my ipod in stuck in both ears and was relishing the few precious moments I get detached from society.  That was all interrupted by some jo-shmo who came up behind me like a she-lion attacking a helpless baby gazelle.  If any of you have driven here you know this tactic and also you know that they often do it when there isnt another soul on the road, just you and the him.  And sure enough, it was just that.  Not another person in sight just us two. 
Luckily the volume on my ipod was sufficiently turned down so I could here the approacher.  I turned and looked and to my surprise he was not more than 6 inches behind me.  He was talking on his cell phone. So, as I often do to Utah drivers, I hit my brakes.  He crashed into my back.  I turned, looked him in the eye and said, "what the hell are you doing?"  In typical fashion he acted as he didnt hear and walked away.  And to all those reading this post, this was not the only time this has happened to me. 
At first this made me angry, but on the way home I realized just how fitting it was.

Michael Bay's Armageddon...proof of American Exceptionalism

Twelve years ago Micahel Bay released the world-disaster film Armageddon to fan fame and critical praise.  What a great movie folks!!!  Now I know that it was hardly based on scientific reality (honestly using the moon as a sling-shot), but that was not what made it so great.  It was the underlieing truth in this near theological perspecitive that made it worth watching. It warms my soul to still know that there are Americans out there willing to speak the truth...that we are still the greatest nation on earth.
Here are my reasons why.  Firstly, it was Americans who were saving the world.  This happens all the time. And how have we saved the world, through free-market enterprise.  This leads me to my next point.  In this highly dramatic epic of a film, we see two opposing forces; the asteroid and the Americans sent to destroy it.  In my opinion they are both simply part of a grander parody of the world in which we live.  The Asteroid represents the ideology of communism/socialsim and the Americans represent the opposit side or the concept of Capitalism.  America is a capitalist country and I am proud to know that it was capitalism that destroyed that ugly beast in the last few minutes of the film
Secondly, Americans take what the world does and we make it better.  True, Americans never invented such things as soda-pop, film, or democracy, but today what is it known for?  These things seem "American" to many people around the world, but the truth is they arent.  But its that rough get it done and get it done best spirit that has made us who we are.  In the film, there are many occasions of obnoxious Russians and helpless frenchman who cant seem to make anything work.  Thats where we come it.  Thank you for Americn inginuity!!
Finally, I find the fact that even though the world is coming to an end we dont send up our best and brightest, but a group of rough necks.  I mean we could send up a team of highly professionals but what would be fun in spoiling the fun too quickly.  We needed a challenge and we overcame one.  Oh how I am happy for American exceptionalism

Yours Truly

The Uncultured Revolutionary

My proof that society is going down the toilet

I was born in 1988, so not too long ago.  I am raised in the post generation x era.  The world would seem to someone like me to be quite exciting and trust me I believe it to be. However, I do feel that the world today is more worse off than it ever has been in any other period of history. No, not in the realm of science or mathematics. We have accomplished great feats in these areas.  My proof lies with the entertainment industry.  It has become cheapened glitter and voracious sex.  That's it and thats all people care about.  The beauty of music that once spoke to a man's heart, enlightened the mind and soothed the soul is rapidly disappearing. I grew up listening to southern rock, New England mainstream pop/folk and country western.  I tell you my friends, therein art is in its purest form. Songs about society, family and just the topic Im speaking about have captured our imaginations or even moved and shaped society.  Artists like Billy Joel, Johnny Cash, George Jones and Elvis Presley were movers and shakers. Even political figures of the day followed their messages.  They were titans of colossal status.
Today however, my generation and those proceeding me will be subject to the most abhorring and disgusting styles of music ever conceived. True talent is supplanted with image and persona revolving around violence and confusion.  Amongst these artists, and perhaps some of the very worst, are Lady Gaga and Eminem.  Eminem, a  white-trash joke from Detroit has become famous and wealthy off of rapping about killing his wife and rapping his mother. If this is not proof enough, then I dont know what else to say.  Lady Gaga, though she does not sing about these things, instead uses stylized music (often revolving around synthesized harmonics and voice overs) to produce cheap plastic CRAP. 
What we need again in this country is a revolution.  Not the type we read about in history books, but one of popular culture. One in which people are moved by inspiration not just by catchy lyrics or cute costumes. It can be done, it is just on us to spread the word.

Stay true my friends, we will win!!!