Now I will be blogging here:
Why? Because Baywords fucking sucks that’s why. I registered many blogs and for some reason it gives me wrong password for all of them. I even lost access to my Diablo II blog.
I was able to recover the password for this one but not for the Diablo one. So fuck Baywords.
jm4848 will contain stuff that would have gone here and in the Diablo II blog.
So long Baywords, the apathy of your creators was your doom.
I know, The Huffington Post isn’t what anyone would call objective journalism but all sources seem to agree: The democratic race for the presidential nomination is very likely to end tonight.
Today’s primaries – Oregon and South Dakota – will put an end to the primary season.
In case anyone still cares, today also take place two republican primaries – New Mexico and South Dakota. And the final one will be Nebraska on June 12.
Hillary might take the battle for the delegates of Michigan and Florida to the convention, like she said she would, but the party would hate her of it. And if her stubbornness lead to more resentment, she just might cost Obama the election and that would most likely kill her career (Senate). Plus, she’s getting pressure from just about everyone to quit.
Ever since the late 90’s I heard about her one day becoming president, and how she was the smartest woman in the world. Bill Clinton’s brain, some even said. But no, she’s just as flawed as any other politician and being president one day has been her only goal. Will her reason triumph her immediate thirst for power? We’ll have to wait and see…
A teenager is facing prosecution for using the word “cult” to describe the Church of Scientology.
The unnamed 15-year-old was served the summons by City of London police when he took part in a peaceful demonstration opposite the London headquarters of the controversial religion.
Officers confiscated a placard with the word “cult” on it from the youth, who is under 18, and a case file has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service.
A date has not yet been set for him to appear in court.
The decision to issue the summons has angered human rights activists and support groups for the victims of cults.
The incident happened during a protest against the Church of Scientology on May 10. Demonstrators from the anti-Scientology group, Anonymous, who were outside the church’s £23m headquarters near St Paul’s cathedral, were banned by police from describing Scientology as a cult by police because it was “abusive and insulting”.
Writing on an anti-Scientology website, the teenager facing court said: “I brought a sign to the May 10th protest that said: ‘Scientology is not a religion, it is a dangerous cult.’
“‘Within five minutes of arriving I was told by a member of the police that I was not allowed to use that word, and that the final decision would be made by the inspector.”
A policewoman later read him section five of the Public Order Act and “strongly advised” him to remove the sign. The section prohibits signs which have representations or words which are threatening, abusive or insulting.
The teenager refused to back down, quoting a 1984 high court ruling from Mr Justice Latey, in which he described the Church of Scientology as a “cult” which was “corrupt, sinister and dangerous”.
After the exchange, a policewoman handed him a court summons and removed his sign.
On the website he asks for advice on how to fight the charge: “What’s the likelihood I’ll need a lawyer? If I do have to get one, it’ll have to come out of my pocket money.”
Writing on the same website, another anonymous demonstrator said: “We also protested outside another Scientology building in Tottenham Court Road which is policed by a separate force, the Metropolitan police, who have never tried to stop us using the word cult.
“We’re completely peaceful protesters expressing a perfectly valid opinion. This whole thing stinks.”
Liberty director, Shami Chakrabarti, said: “This barmy prosecution makes a mockery of Britain’s free speech traditions.
“After criminalising the use of the word ‘cult’, perhaps the next step is to ban the words ‘war’ and ‘tax’ from peaceful demonstrations?”
Ian Haworth, from the Cult Information Centre which provides advice for victims of cults and their families, said: “This is an extraordinary situation. If it wasn’t so serious it would be farcical. The police’s job is to protect and serve. Who is being served and who is being protected in this situation? I find it very worrying.
“Scientology is well known to my organisation, and has been of great concern to me for 22 years. I get many calls from families with loved ones involved and ex-members who are in need of one form of help.”
The City of London police came under fire two years ago when it emerged that more than 20 officers, ranging from constable to chief superintendent, had accepted gifts worth thousands of pounds from the Church of Scientology.
The City of London Chief Superintendent, Kevin Hurley, praised Scientology for “raising the spiritual wealth of society” during the opening of its headquarters in 2006.
Last year a video praising Scientology emerged featuring Ken Stewart, another of the City of London’s chief superintendents, although he is not a member of the group.
The group was founded by the science-fiction writer L Ron Hubbard in 1952 and espouses the idea that humans are descended from an exiled race of aliens called Thetans.
The church continues to attract controversy over claims that it separates members from their families and indoctrinates followers.
A spokeswoman for the force said today: “City of London police had received complaints about demonstrators using the words ‘cult’ and ‘Scientology kills’ during protests against the Church of Scientology.
“Following advice from the Crown Prosecution Service some demonstrators were warned verbally and in writing that their signs breached section five of the Public Order Act.
“One demonstrator continued to display a placard despite police warnings and was reported for an offence under section five. A file on the case will go to the CPS.”
A CPS spokesman said no specific advice was given to police regarding the boy’s placard.
“In April, prior to this demonstration, as part of our normal working relationship we gave the City of London police general advice on the law around demonstrations and religiously aggravated crime in particular.
“We did not advise on this specific case prior to the summons being issued – which the police can do without reference to us – but if we receive a file we will review it in the normal way according to the code for crown prosecutors.”
The only difference between a cult and a religion is that a religion is socially acceptable. Then again, this isn’t a very objective distinction and it doesn’t value the truth or lack thereof of its doctrines.
So, depending on who you ask, all religions can be considered cults.
Obviously some people are touchy and might be offended, but are the feelings of a few worth taking away the rights of everyone?
Obama finally decided to quit his crazy church. I know this is just speculation but I think Obama is deep down an atheist (like his mother) who just claims to be a christian because most Americans still see us atheists as baby-eating monsters.
His followers will see this move, and basically every move he makes, as the right thing to do. His detractors are already going “Too little, too late”.
I kind of hope he can put off joining a new church and end up never doing so.
Also yesterday the DNC ruled that Michigan and Florida delegates will be seated at the convention, but they’ll only get half votes. This was clearly done to appease Clinton supporters and this decision clearly has no merit. If the elections were valid, seat every delegate. If they weren’t, seat none.
Apparently the Clinton followers were not amused. And we thought many of Obama’s followers were loud zealots…
Today is the Puerto Rico primary and in two days Oregon and South Dakota, the final primaries. Clinton is going to win Puerto Rico, but it won’t matter.
But she’ll take this to the convention. She won’t give up. She wants to divide the party even more and ruin Obama’s chances. And she just might succeed.
Why are religious institutions like the Catholic Church above the law? They are extent from taxation and completely free to commit whatever discrimination they feel like, specially gender discrimination.
Businesses wouldn’t be allowed to get away with this crap, so why are they?
Enough of that bullshit, tax the churches and force them to follow the law. Things like the Establishment Clause are used as a safe heaven for hatred and bigotry and it’s time for them to go the way of the dodo.
Vatican says will excommunicate women priests.
On a more passionate note: Fuck the Catholic Church and fuck the society that said it was acceptable for them to try to brainwash me during my entire childhood.
So what can I do? Fight fire with fire. I’m going to plant the seed of doubt in as many young catholics as I can. Most are probably too brainwashed or afraid of social repercussion but some will ask themselves “How do I know this isn’t all made-up bullshit?”.
Sorry for not updating before, I’ve spent most of my time playing Diablo II online. After almost six years of playing on single player, playing on a server is like playing a whole new game.
Last week I presented my admission exam for college. The career I’m going to study is a lot like robotics. I got in with ease last year but now, after months of not opening a single school book, I don’t think I’m going to make it. It’s okay, it’s not like I really want it anymore. It’s a 10 mile trip and a lot of work.
I’m thinking about getting a job close to home. I realize that without a degree I won’t make that much money but I’m young, single, debtless and not that ambitious really.
I’ll take a few more days off before deciding what to do.
Today I learned that one of my favorite shows, Shark, has been canceled.
At first this one looks like any other generic procedural drama out there, but there is more to it than that.
James Woods, the main actor, made sure of that by getting rid of most of that loathsome expository dialogue written by people who thinks we’re morons.
The plotlines weren’t like the ones in Law & Order, where characters just do what they’re supposed to do (well, most of the time anyway).
Shark is the kind of character we’ve come to love, a maverick that does what he thinks needs to be done regardless of the rules, like Jack Bauer or Gregory House. I don’t want to see someone just follow the rules and do what he’s supposed to do, not only because that hardly provides for good conflict and character development but because being so strict about the rules, like most people in real life, dehumanizes the characters a little. Like Jack McCoy sending someone who’s not a monster to prison for life. It provides for good drama, but it’s sometimes painful to watch.
Obviously, because of their unethical and even criminal actions, there will come a point where the show doesn’t seem that plausible anymore (See: 24), so I guess Shark’s cancellation before it jumped… well, you know, it’s kind of a blessing.
I hope they make a Season 1 and 2 DVD set without the annoying daughter.