Sunday, July 29, 2007
Wise Ass Monday
Its new week, my readers are back from vacation so I'm sure the questions will be good. Last week I dropped a little knowledge on "Fuck Buddies" What will this week bring? ONly you the reader and question askers can decide!!!!
Wise Ass Autobiography
Am I an ASS? Why, YES I am, but I’m not just any ASS… I’m a Wise ASS!!! On my journey to “enlightenment” I came across an enlightened soul that left his/her autobiography… Do Enjoy!!!
An Autobiography in Five Chapters
Author Unknown
Chapter 1
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I FALL in.
I am lost. I am helpless.
It is NOT my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
Chapter 2
I walk down the SAME street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I pretend I don’t see it.
I FALL in again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place
But it is NOT my fault.
It takes a long time to get out.
Chapter 3
I walk down the SAME street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I see it is there
I FALL in. It’s a habit, but my eyes are OPEN.
I know where I am.
It IS MY FAULT.
I get out immediately.
Chapter 4
I walk down the SAME street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk AROUND it.
Chapter 5
I walk down a DIFFERENT street.
“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get ahead in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, they make them.”George Bernard Shaw
Let me put an elegant bow on this from what I got from this: “If you don’t like where your life is or where it is going… Go down a different FUCKING street.”
~Andrew the Asshole
An Autobiography in Five Chapters
Author Unknown
Chapter 1
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I FALL in.
I am lost. I am helpless.
It is NOT my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
Chapter 2
I walk down the SAME street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I pretend I don’t see it.
I FALL in again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place
But it is NOT my fault.
It takes a long time to get out.
Chapter 3
I walk down the SAME street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I see it is there
I FALL in. It’s a habit, but my eyes are OPEN.
I know where I am.
It IS MY FAULT.
I get out immediately.
Chapter 4
I walk down the SAME street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk AROUND it.
Chapter 5
I walk down a DIFFERENT street.
“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get ahead in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, they make them.”George Bernard Shaw
Let me put an elegant bow on this from what I got from this: “If you don’t like where your life is or where it is going… Go down a different FUCKING street.”
~Andrew the Asshole
Monday, July 23, 2007
Ask The Ass Mondays
Oh yes I am an Ass, but now I'm an award winning ASS!!!! Last week I asked the question, but I'm back answering questions. This week it seems we have ventured away from politics and race this week is sex and tags... Not neccessarily in that order!!
ViViVoom - Does it really matter who fucks a fuck buddy? Are their emotions involved with a fuck buddy? I have a male friend (not a fuck buddy) and he tells me that he has absolutely no emotional ties to his women fuck buddies. Is it a gender thing maybe? Or ego?
*Ok first off I don't buy that it is a gender thing. Like I have said before men don't have less emotions just show them differently than women. Sex is an emotional experience. Men can have emotionalless sex. To men the act of sex is a game that involves conquering. Now if you start to spend "quality time" together and have sex on a continual basis emotions will develop on both end. I have heard both male and females have rules to keep emotions out of the way of their pleasure: Always have a 2 week gab when have sex with your sex buddy, never spend the night, never have sex with a "fuck buddy" more than 3 times... I'm sure all of you have heard more ways to do this but thats a start. Ego? Mens emotions are refered to as their ego while women refer to their emotions as Self Esteem. Its the same shit!!! At the end of the day you have to be honest with yourself and set self boundaries. If you don't have the discipline to create and stick to personal rules of engagement you will be emotional basket case in any relationship whether physical or long-term commitment.
Katie - She tagged me with some story that you were suppose to pick out 8 facts. I'm going to be completely honest... I really didn't get it!!! Katie is new here I want to welcome her, so if you would explain what the hell you want me to do then I will be happy to put my ASS spin on it.
Maybe one of my readers can get it
http://everyoneelsehasablog.blogspot.com/2007/07/rules-are-made-to-be-broken.html
ViViVoom - Does it really matter who fucks a fuck buddy? Are their emotions involved with a fuck buddy? I have a male friend (not a fuck buddy) and he tells me that he has absolutely no emotional ties to his women fuck buddies. Is it a gender thing maybe? Or ego?
*Ok first off I don't buy that it is a gender thing. Like I have said before men don't have less emotions just show them differently than women. Sex is an emotional experience. Men can have emotionalless sex. To men the act of sex is a game that involves conquering. Now if you start to spend "quality time" together and have sex on a continual basis emotions will develop on both end. I have heard both male and females have rules to keep emotions out of the way of their pleasure: Always have a 2 week gab when have sex with your sex buddy, never spend the night, never have sex with a "fuck buddy" more than 3 times... I'm sure all of you have heard more ways to do this but thats a start. Ego? Mens emotions are refered to as their ego while women refer to their emotions as Self Esteem. Its the same shit!!! At the end of the day you have to be honest with yourself and set self boundaries. If you don't have the discipline to create and stick to personal rules of engagement you will be emotional basket case in any relationship whether physical or long-term commitment.
Katie - She tagged me with some story that you were suppose to pick out 8 facts. I'm going to be completely honest... I really didn't get it!!! Katie is new here I want to welcome her, so if you would explain what the hell you want me to do then I will be happy to put my ASS spin on it.
Maybe one of my readers can get it
http://everyoneelsehasablog.blogspot.com/2007/07/rules-are-made-to-be-broken.html
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Award Winning Monday
Jeevy presents Andrew the Asshole with an Award... and award of community involvement!!!! Finally some gets rewarded for honesty. Now of course the rules of this is that I am supppose to bestow this award on 5 others. Now you know I can't give shit away!!! But maybe in another live I would, so lets dream for a moment. In my illusional dream I would give this award to....
Intellegent Ignorance, CapCity, Bad Bad Girl, Sojouner G
Monday questions are off to a Hot spot. Vi vi voom has already put her request in for the emotions of sexual partners or lack there of. Katie a new reader from the UK has tagged me, so will have to put an interesting spin on her tag. But let the questions roll!!!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Holocaust Victims SUE!!!!
I thought I was mistaken when I saw the headline "Jews Sue Germany for the Holocaust" But no you are reading that correctly. This is the first time I've seen a group of people sue a country for genocide. Lets dream for a second that this suit will not be thrown out or a memorial will just be built to say I'M sorry. Slavery and genocide are terrible things that still happen today in some parts of the world. The majority race, religion or political party can force other groups into submission. But the question I'm asking is sueing the governments really going to help?
We should all be held responsible... We the people put governments in power, they only have as much control as we give them. The Jews should not just be suing the people that stood by and let this injustice happen. Genocide only works for a limited amount of time because it causes political unrest which leads to economic unrest. This is why most modern countries do not practice genocide or slavery openly.
With this law suit underway, what kind of pandora's box are we opening? Is there or should there be a time limit on how long you have before you sue a country? I seen some pretty bizarre lawsuits... Suing McDonalds because you didn't know the coffee was hot. Another man sued a home owner because he got hurt while robbing the home. In both cases the "victims" won. How sue will other victims around the world start suing the government?
I don't forsee any of these law suits growing legs unless a group has the financial backing and the political influence to do so.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Special Edition
As many of my regular readers know Mondays are “Ask The Ass” Day, were you ask an array of questions and I answer them as only the Ass can. But today will be different… I’m asking the questions!!! I am asking you to create the future. I am interested in a movement that will be known as TV 2.0. I am considering getting involved with a new internet TV network, Whoosh TV, but more importantly is what you would want?
What features would make you watch TV on the internet, the way past generations have watched traditional TV networks? Netflix allows you to watch movies, generally older movies, for a small monthly fee. Itunes, Imovies and soon Apple TV charges each time you download something. You Tube is free and advertisers pay for the cost of running the business. Viacom just invested $45 million into Joost TV. That is the past, but what will the future look like?
I’ve heard some great ideas from have viewers interact with each other while watching “TV” together, Live broadcasting, and some speak of redefining news, and the next generation of blogging. But in you opinion what do you want TV 2.0 to be like?
Whoosh TV
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Assimilation Vs. American Capitalism
I was reading an article in a local newspaper on terrorist attacks in London. The article brought up the point that Britain even though they have a smaller population tend to have more terrorist attacks than the United States. They attributed this to the cultural differences of the two countries. Britain’s immigrants often keep more of their native culture, which seems to lead them to feeling ostracized. In America, immigrants are taught to become “Americanized.”
Is being Americanized really culture or is it the pursuit of the American Dream, which is Political, Financial and Religious Freedom.
For my international readers do you have these same discussions with people “assimilating” to being “more white” or more like the majority?
To get a “chocolate” perspective on this topic I got the help of my “chocolate” friend (Because I have chocolate friends) Brandon, author of Intellegent Ignorance.
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Assimilation
Defined loosely, assimilation is the act of giving up ones cultural background, practices and beliefs and adopting those of the dominant culture. It is what America is known for. We are the “melting pot” (or salad bowl) of the world, where immigrants from every corner of the globe come in search of a new life and submerge themselves in OUR culture. Right?
Ummm… I’m not so sure about that. Besides, what culture would they adopt? Is there truly an American culture? On the contrary, America is a place where you can come and freely and proudly celebrate your individuality.
Most immigrants that come to this country tend to maintain their way of life. Though Christianity is the primary religion here, very rarely will you find a devout Muslim from the Middle East convert to Christianity when his feet hits US soil. The only difference is that they are able to take advantage of capitalism in its purist form.
Okay… so if the active pursuit of capitalism is what we are assimilating to, why do some people view assimilating so negatively?” Don’t we all desire financial stability? The customs and culture that make up the American brand of capitalism were established by the dominant culture. Since they created the system, “getting ahead” in America requires playing the game according to the established rules, no?
When you think about it, immigrants do not usually have a problem grasping this concept. Most groups come to America with their families, maintain their way of life, and actively pursue the American Dream.
On the other hand, ethnic minorities that are already here have a different take on it. Being that ethnic minorities in America (African Americans, Latinos etc.) have had a history of being discriminated against and shut out by the dominant culture, whether it be socially or economically, many have been hard-wired to view anything established by the dominant culture as negative; and to many in those communities, striving to obtain the acceptance and possessions of the dominant culture is to sell out and to betray your culture.
Sure, assimilating may be a bit harder for ethnic minorities due to lack of access and opportunities afforded to those of the dominant culture, but does that mean that we shouldn’t try? If you want those opportunities, in most cases, assimilating is a requirement.
Many people don’t understand this concept and feel that playing the game is to turn your back on your culture. Is that true? Is it possible to maintain your cultural identity and assimilate into American capitialism?
Is being Americanized really culture or is it the pursuit of the American Dream, which is Political, Financial and Religious Freedom.
For my international readers do you have these same discussions with people “assimilating” to being “more white” or more like the majority?
To get a “chocolate” perspective on this topic I got the help of my “chocolate” friend (Because I have chocolate friends) Brandon, author of Intellegent Ignorance.
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Assimilation
Defined loosely, assimilation is the act of giving up ones cultural background, practices and beliefs and adopting those of the dominant culture. It is what America is known for. We are the “melting pot” (or salad bowl) of the world, where immigrants from every corner of the globe come in search of a new life and submerge themselves in OUR culture. Right?
Ummm… I’m not so sure about that. Besides, what culture would they adopt? Is there truly an American culture? On the contrary, America is a place where you can come and freely and proudly celebrate your individuality.
Most immigrants that come to this country tend to maintain their way of life. Though Christianity is the primary religion here, very rarely will you find a devout Muslim from the Middle East convert to Christianity when his feet hits US soil. The only difference is that they are able to take advantage of capitalism in its purist form.
Okay… so if the active pursuit of capitalism is what we are assimilating to, why do some people view assimilating so negatively?” Don’t we all desire financial stability? The customs and culture that make up the American brand of capitalism were established by the dominant culture. Since they created the system, “getting ahead” in America requires playing the game according to the established rules, no?
When you think about it, immigrants do not usually have a problem grasping this concept. Most groups come to America with their families, maintain their way of life, and actively pursue the American Dream.
On the other hand, ethnic minorities that are already here have a different take on it. Being that ethnic minorities in America (African Americans, Latinos etc.) have had a history of being discriminated against and shut out by the dominant culture, whether it be socially or economically, many have been hard-wired to view anything established by the dominant culture as negative; and to many in those communities, striving to obtain the acceptance and possessions of the dominant culture is to sell out and to betray your culture.
Sure, assimilating may be a bit harder for ethnic minorities due to lack of access and opportunities afforded to those of the dominant culture, but does that mean that we shouldn’t try? If you want those opportunities, in most cases, assimilating is a requirement.
Many people don’t understand this concept and feel that playing the game is to turn your back on your culture. Is that true? Is it possible to maintain your cultural identity and assimilate into American capitialism?
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