Some Things

I'm going to try something different. I have read interesting dialogue in the comments left here, and I have recieved numerous emails that all of you don't get to see. So, rather than attempting to comment on each comment left here, I'm going to try to, on occasion, mention some of them and thrown in my two cents worth. Please continue to email me personally if you wish, it actually helps me and I'll reply to them personally as soon as I can. So, here I go.

Anonymous said something about history repeating itself and that this is a losing battle, America's run at the top is over. I don't really disagree with this, in fact I've said the same thing in other forums, if not here. But, dialogue never hurt anything and not everyone has the means to leave America. Nor am I convinced that leaving America is the right thing to do, or will even accomplish anything beyond the short term. While we're here and able, we may as well talk about it, I guess.

This brings to something that Carl in PA mentioned. I mean this seriously, as I'm sure he did. Carl mentioned that anyone who comments with any regularity here on the Real Deal probably has a growing file somewhere in the bowels of the government. I absolutely believe this to be true, there is no doubt in my mind that everything that I write is monitored, and my phone calls may be as well. There is risk to even visiting internet sites these days, much less commenting on them. The Real Deal is read by people in 21 countries outside the United States, plus 12 "Unknown Countries." It is the "Unknown Countries" that bother me, I'm not sure that anyone outside the CIA could accomplish locating countries that are unknown to Internet Service Providers, but I could be wrong. And viewed by a few people in Langley, Virginia. Not sure what that means either, but my guess is Big Brother is indeed watching poor little Cyclone. Granted, this is one of the tamer sites around, you can find much more revolutionary and threatenting stuff out there if you seek it. I don't know why they would bother monitoring me or the Real Deal, but rest assured they are. And rest assured that I will still say that Boosh is a madman, is insane, and needs to be removed from power, by whatever means necessary. If this site suddenly disappears or nothing is posted for more than a few days, you'll know that I've been hauled off to Gitmo or some other black site, and am getting educated on what this government is really like. Those of you that correspond with me on a regular basis through email will have to take over, and alert others to my fate. I doubt that they will give me my "one phone call." So, buyer beware, we are not safe anywhere anymore. But, I will not live in fear. That is how the Boosh administration got to where they are today, by putting Americans in fear of the phantom terrorist strike or some other nonsense, and it won't work with me. I'll write until the pry my cold dead fingers off my mouse, or something like that. (being silly now)

Murph mentioned that we are approaching the point where we need to gather together in small communities where we can help provide for one another and watch each others backs. I think this is a good idea, and all should read his comment on the post previous to this one. Carl has mentioned something similar, so everyone please feel free to throw your ideas out there. We all need direction on how to deal with what is about to occur.

Don't ignore Stoney13, whatever you do. We are going to need all the Stoney's we can find sooner than we know, so keep on shouting, Stoney. And stay off your damned tractor. That's an inside bit of advice, Stoney will know what I'm talking about.

RP writes some incredible poetry that keeps the Iraq War in human terms, an all should read and remember the costs of war through his brilliance. He also has a good handle on things that are happening in this country.

Sean asked about adding a link to a comment. Feel free, Sean, and anyone else out there who finds something that needs to be read. I personally do not put links in my peices, there are many blogs that do and I feel that if someone wishes to verify what I say or compare it to others, they can located other information on their own. I am not a technical whiz by any stretch, and I find that links take up time and space that I can better use for other things.

Aaron asked me if I had considered running for office. No, Aaron, I haven't. First, I don't have the money and second I probably couldn't pass the background check if I did. I inhaled at one time, after all. I would also not put my family through what one has to go through to seek office these days. If I were single, maybe. But not now. I really am not sure that elections will mean much in the country in the near future anyway. We may never have another legitimate one for a long, long time.

Finally, I told you all a while back that we were entering a moment in history that had never been experienced before, in America at least. We are now there, and this is going to get real interesting and probably real ugly over the next few months. We all have to stick together, make some plans, and most of all, take care of each other and our families. When Boosh returns from hiding out in Crawford, presumably tomorrow, I should get back to ranting about the next insane thing that he does. For today, enjoy the last day of the holiday and get ready for some action, soon.

Cyclone.