The New Anthem... Monsanto Go Away!!!

Monsanto (Go Away!)

Words and Music by Human

The song begins 55 seconds in.

You say you want to help our community
Help the farmers sell more food
But all you sell to us is lies
You're only looking out for you

You say its all about the children
And yet you feed them pesticides
We know its all about your profits
Because of you too many die

Chorus: Monsanto Go Away Go Away Go Away
You are NOT welcome on our land
Monsanto Go Away Go Away Go Away
You are trespassing on our land

You say you're all about democracy
But then you interfere in our political process
You may have fooled some politicians
You may have given them some money

But this is not Washington DC
You cannot bully this community
We are much stronger than you think that we are
We are everywhere and we know who you are

Chorus: Monsanto.....

So if you know what is best for you
You will take your lies and go back home
You cannot tell your lies to change our minds
We don't want your frickin' poison seeds here in AUSTIN
For many many years we grow our food the natural way
Earth she gives us all we need to sustain
We will not grow your chemi-crops, you take your herbicides and go
You will not poison our homeland we say its time for you to go.

100% One Tribe - One People Flash Mob

Barton Creek Mall Christmas Arrest

CodePink Austin, along with allies from Veteran's for Peace and Women in Black staged a Don't Buy War "freeze" at Barton Creek Mall on Saturday, December 3rd. 

The group was between the Santa photo station and the Gamestop store, which prominently advertises the 'Modern Warfare 3' video game. 

The goals were to raise awareness about the continuing wars on Iraq and Afghanistan, to educate shoppers about the costs (both human and economic) of the wars, and to dissuade parents from purchasing war toys. An APD officer assaulted/arrested a young woman (Nicole Mann) who had joined the group spontaneously. 

*Update*


First reports are that she sustained 4 broken ribs!  Also, from people associated with the arrest.  She has been charged with 1 felony and 2 charges that were lowered to a class "B" and class "C" misdemeanor.

Searches to find information within mainstream news have turned up no information.

**I've often wondered when it became policy for security/police to surround people being arrested so that they can be brutalized while unthinking corporate servants run about telling people to stop filming.  It is not illegal to film public officers in public spaces!!!

Wall Street Food Industry Analyst on GMOs and Cancer

  Take a few moments to listen to a Wall Street food industry analyst's and super-mom's views. It could change your life, the lives of your family members, communities and the planet.  

"I can't unlearn this and I don't know what people will say if I try to teach them.  But, I have to try."

"Maybe one person can make a difference."

"As each and every single one of us does one thing; we have the ability to effect remarkable change."

Now, for the 11 year old super-kid's point of view:

I will repeat the words of super-mom from above:

"Maybe one person can make a difference."

"As each and every single one of us does one thing; we have the ability to effect remarkable change."

*Note: The speakers are not mother and son. 

Birke's speech is from 2010, while Robyn's is from 2011.

I Wanted This To Be Different

I have been very busy following and photographing Occupy Austin although I haven't been sharing much on my blog.  I planned to share some of the beauty I had witnessed  and commend Chief Acevedo and APD for being respectful of the rights of Americans.  Instead, this takes precedence:


A Marine from Wisconsin, Scott Olsen (24), was shot in the head by a projectile fired by Oakland police. When people ran to his aid, an officer threw a flash grenade at the limp body and the would-be rescuers.  As police watched, the critically injured veteran was eventually swept up and carried away by human beings.

It is unfortunate that many officers have yet to understand that most in the Occupations support police, the difficulties and stresses they face and their wage/benefits challenges.  

The following is Oakland Mayor Jean Quan's response:


Taken from her Facebook Page
October 25, 2011
7:30 am

Many Oaklanders support the goals of the national Occupy Wall Street movement. We maintained daily communication with the protestors in Oakland.

However, over the last week it was apparent that neither the demonstrators nor the City could maintain safe or sanitary conditions, or control the ongoing vandalism. Frank Ogawa Plaza will continue to be open as a free speech area from 6 am to 10 pm.

We want to thank the police, fire, public works and other employees who worked over the last week to peacefully close the encampment. We also thank the majority of the protestors who peacefully complied with city officials.

I commend Chief Jordan for a generally peaceful resolution to a situation that deteriorated and concerned our community. His leadership was critical in the successful execution of this operation. City Administrator Deanna Santana developed the plan and secured mutual aid from other departments and the State of California. She will direct departmental teams, including safety, public works, communications, to restore conditions at the Plaza so that it is available for public use.

The City welcomes all Oaklanders to continue to use the Plaza during daylight hours for peaceful protest.


~Mayor Jean Quan


Apparently, 1st Amendment rights expire at sunset.


At the time of this post, there were 9,854 comments on the above Facebook profile post.  I read about 200 and found only one comment supporting her.  The post has been shared 848 times and when I linked my blog to the post.  Apparently, her e-mail address (jeanquan4@gmail.com) has been disabled.

Carlos Miller reported that the mainstream news turned a blind eye as police attacked an unarmed crowd of people exercising their 1st Amendment rights.


What are you going to do about this?

Sorry For The Inconvenience...

This was sent to me this morning.

We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident That All Skaters Are Created Equal

(click on picture to enlarge)

Darned home schooling!!!


If it's been a while, click below to view each:
Declaration of Independence

Constitution of the United States 

Bill of Rights

Austin Monsanto March

If you're going to protest, know what you are talking about when they turn the camera on you.

Way to go Mr. "Know GMO, No GMO" guy!!! Kudos for being passionate, succinct, informed and present. 

The video refers you to this link about the upcoming nation-wide rally.  Research SB 510 for yourself and determine if it is worth your time to get involved.


 Video from the rally at the Texas Capital Building on March 26, 2011. I had hoped to be there to take photos, but was out of the country.

Do You Buy Bottled Water?

A few things to think about...


"The Story of Bottled Water" was released on March 22, 2010 (World Water Day) employs the Story of Stuff style to tell the story of manufactured demand.

A quick CNN video from last year:

A Message of Hope

Although this may first appear to be a message of despair, please watch to the end. This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20-year old. When they showed it at the AARP competition, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause. The message is inspiring and creatively put together.



I first saw this in 2007 and terminated the video in the first few seconds as it seemed as if it was a young person who was writing about giving in and giving up. Thanks to Sanford, who sent this to me and let me know how brilliant the message and its presentation are.

What Forced Vaccinations?

I have numerous acquaintances and readers who believe there is no push for forced vaccinations. I would like to agree, but cannot. Below, I offer up two videos for your consideration and an ad for a health workers' protest in New York.

The first is Judge Andrew Napolitano commenting on the unconstitutional bill in Massachusetts that will allow the governor to declare an emergency and "allow" police to force their way into your homes to vaccinate you:

The second is of Charlie Crist who has filed a law suit regarding Florida's forced vaccination statute and has mentioned the Governor in that suit.

Here's a rally poster for Health Care Personnel who are opposed to mandatory vaccinations.

Vaccines? No Legal Recourse!

(Photo: Wired.com)

On June 15, 2009, Secretary Sebelius signed a declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act to extend liability immunity against tort claims to individuals and entities involved in all stages of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine development, testing, manufacture, distribution, prescribing, administration, and use.

Liability immunity means that there is no legal tort claim that can be pursued in state or federal court. Individuals and entities that receive liability immunity under the declaration include manufacturers, distributors, States, locals, Tribes, and other entities that supervise or administer a vaccination program, and health care professionals or others authorized under State law to prescribe, administer, and dispense vaccines (Including police and military forces), when they are carrying out activities in accordance with the conditions stated in the declaration.

Think I am making this up? Here's the government's link.

One way the government can prevent situations like the video of my last post. Just say no one can be held responsible for crippling and killing Americans.

To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate? What Does History Tell Us?

The following videos are of a CBS "60 Minutes" documentary on the swine flu epidemic of 1976 regarding the government's propaganda program and response to the injuries that followed:

Come find me.

Are You Kidding Me?

Staying at a hotel the other evening, I received a complimentary copy of USA Today (Fri., Sat., Sun. edition Sept 11-13, 2009).

They posted, on the front page, results of a survey given by TripAdvisor. The question was: Should congress place size limits on carry-ons?

54% of respondents replied yes

46% of respondents replied no

Are you telling me that it has gotten to the point that 54% of traveling

Americans believe that Congress should even consider such a ridiculous notion? Please tell me it was an anomaly in sampling and that USA Today was just trying to drive more traffic to the story about "Representative" Lipinski.

What do you think? Am I way off the mark?

Vaccination Plans in Chaos in Australia

According to The Day, an Australian paper from Melbourne:

"The Federal Government's plan to immunise the population against swine flu is in chaos because doctors' insurers may not cover them to administer the jab, saying inadequate testing and the possibility of spreading other infections mean there is too high a risk that patients will sue them later."

"Despite weeks of crisis talks, the Government has refused to underwrite doctors' liability for the vaccinations, and medical groups say the program - due to start as early as mid-September - cannot proceed unless doctors are insured."

Read entire article here.

(photo from blogs.nature.com)

If I remember correctly, the U.S. recently passed a law to hold harmless pharmaceutical companies, distributors, doctors and even police involved in forced vaccinations. I would add a link, but was unable to locate this info. If someone else has read it and is able to locate it, please send it in to me.

Post-It Love

If you must work in a corporate environment, may yours be filled with as much love and creativity as this one:

My New Champion!

Here's to Dave Carroll!

May other creatives take from Dave's lead. I wonder how much his videos are going to cost United Airlines. A whole lot more than $3500.00, I would imagine...looks like this one is going viral.

Johnny Cash - Done Differently

I grew up in Texas and saw Johnny Cash at the Houston rodeo when I was about 5 years old. You could say I have been a Cash fan almost my entire life.  His "Ring of Fire" is etched in the minds and hearts of Texans and millions around the world.  

Adam Lambert throws out the original arrangement, supplants it with a more Middle Eastern score and makes it his own.  I included the long version for context. If you only want to watch the singing portion, it begins about 1:40 in.  

I know what you are thinking: "I can't believe he posted an American Idol video."  I can't either.  I hope that he loses the American Idol competition and just allows this to jump start his career.  The kid is discovered now, he don't need no stinking corporate handlers.

P.S.  Please forgive me for posting something that has a Coca-Cola subliminal throughout. 

Morning Music - Kresling on School Loans

This video gets a "Wow" rating. "The Beast That Swallows Its Young" by Matt Kresling. 

It is a very creative and original video.  

Love to have people's input on this one.

Voting Out the Constitution?

You say that you feel politically involved after the election runoff?

Here's something even the not-so-politically-involved can sink their teeth into. The New FISA bill would give immunity to the telecom companies for violating U.S. citizens' Constitutional rights (an unconscionable precedent to set) and then would allow for data-tapping,wiretapping and tracking without any sort of warrant!

Please get involved and write a letter or two to your representatives. If you don't know your representatives, click here.

The following video is of Senator Russ Feingold speaking of his opposition of FISA and explains what happens next.

I teased some of my colleagues and said we can celebrate the Constitution on July 4th and maybe when we come back
you'll decide not to tear it up.

-Russ Feingold on FISA