Look behind the curtain.

“It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide …”
~Joseph Stalin

I’ve watched many a things over the few/many decades on this rock. I have decided that, for me, politicians are not worthy of any attention. I don’t care what side of the aisle they say they are from. It is of no actual relevance. Why? One might ask…

For the most part, at all levels, politicians are a bunch of micro-managing pains in the arse to somebody not of the majority. (Whatever the “majority” means anymore.) Politicians are a perfect example of human meddling. Humans that have control issues, looking to control others. That is truly their agenda; to control you. (AND it is working.) Vote for them or not, they will intrude into your life and tell you that you need to be lead.


“Don’t vote, it just encourages the bastards.” ~PJ O’Rourke.

Incumbents, newly-elected, it makes no difference. They are about imposing their point of views, their beliefs on you. Politicians are the ultimate example of the Peter Principal. They rise to their level of incompetence.

I have watched the incompetent get promoted with regularity; it’s everywhere. They suffer from delusions of grandeur and mostly are a large fraternity of narcissists. Is that who you want “leading” ??? I can only conclude that yes, you do. You keep voting for them.

If common sense prevailed, would we have to keep the perpetual  “Forever Argument” ~CJH , going? I don’t think so. Of course, I am just one voice. A voice that questions mediocrity whenever it shows itself. Politicians fit the description. They don’t impress me. Maybe it is, in part, the unsettling prospect to watch those behind you in years, or your peers, rise to seats of power and then act like the children you most remember them being. Children and their tantrums when they don’t get their way. I am done participating in a two party system that has the game rigged for no third party or fourth, fifth etc. etc. etc.

I’m done listening to the whiners about “fair share” until they look at all facets of society. For example, the churches of the this nation no longer deserve, nor should be allowed tax exemption. What makes them exempt? Why should any organization be exempt? They take in income, people profit and don’t pay a tax? Why? Why are people not screaming about that with the same vim and vigor they scream about wealthy people hiding behind tax laws that the politicians keep in place? Again, some politicians’ agenda was crammed down the throats of the voter like it or not. Recall PJ O’Rourke?

It’s all a game and I’m not impressed with the participants.

Sincerely…
 Chris J Hutchins













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Life just is.

Life just is. When asked my opinion about my belief in an afterlife, I thought about it, off and on as years went by. When recently asked, I responded as follows…

I find the notion interesting. The notion being that there is a before life then an afterlife. In my mind, that limits, restrains the moment at hand. The moment that for some, lasts a hundred-plus roman calendar years; for some.

So to say there was nothing before the birthing and that it is some sort of great void that is only allowed a half century give or take either way seems short-sighted to me. I have no actual “living” proof of my theory. Of course, few do. I suspect that those who might have proof are rather tight-lipped about it. Nonetheless, I dismiss the arrogance that “this” is it.

I do, however, welcome the notion that this is merely a stopping-off point to be shared with those among us. That includes everyone. Everyone that is in this current dimension; this carbon-based dimension we are in. We share our existence whether we know it or not. That includes the burnt toast I smelled early in the morning wafting through the air. Somebody sharing their carbon overkill. From mass murders to the saints, as I see it, we all are simply on a layover.

To those of you who might be reading this, a layover at times is akin to a six hour stop at a dull, quiet, small airport. How we deal with the layover changes from day to day. People come and go. Rather than being bored and grumbling about the flight connection, look for another one who is in the same place you are. Take this example to every facet of existence. Granted, at times it is easy to get distracted and difficult to practice this overwhelming example of acceptance. We are human. That means we have the option to get out of focus when we least expect it.

I once spent six hours at the Phoenix AZ airport waiting for the next flight out because the one I was booked on was cancelled for undisclosed reasons. (A flight I stressed and worried about not making due to one procrastination coupled with one distraction after another that had me frantic about missing the flight. Which, in the end, I did despite being on time to the gate.) While I was going somewhat bonkers internally, it dawned on me that if I could maintain an external carefree appearance, then I could most certainly attempt it internally.

Oddly enough, it worked. I proceeded to take note of those who appeared to be on their own, approached them and bantered back and forth about the frustrations caused by a cancelled flight. They seemed to feel better knowing they were not alone. As did I.

In the end, the effect was interesting to observe it was much like the pebble in the pond. The ripples of chatter expanded. So a group of frustrated, annoyed travelers shifted, in about an hour, into jokes being told about the airlines, about traveling salesmen…Oh yes! Some very ripe ones indeed. As we boarded the airplane people were not nearly as uptight at the flight crew. The crew had a look of bewilderment. I am certain they expected a full plane of gloomy, grumpy travelers. The flight was quick and painless.

Now where was I??? Oh yes, yes…We share this existence; we share it in every way!

The idea that we make no difference in those lives around us is balderdash. Absolute rubbish. To think this is “It” is setting ones’ sights far too low. At least I think so.

Once I got that idea out of my head (and heart if you will allow me to be so forward) I found that the idea of an ending not nearly as concerning. One persons’ end is another persons’ beginning.

There is no ending, there is just life. I say again! There is no ending, there is just life. It goes on and on. This notion that it ends is simple arrogance to me. The arrogance of the fearful, if you ask me. Currently, it is of a third dimension based on carbon. (Mostly third dimension…) Life goes on. It always has and it always will.

Never forget your past. Never fear the future. Revel in the moment as if it is the last because, ten seconds from now, it’s over and not embracing it is simply a shame.

I am very grateful for one of the many gifts I was given…the gift is curiosity. Without it, I would be so bored.





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Sam's Dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hrp9kZGbQI

Listen

While at a social gathering I was privileged to witness a rather humorous scene. It goes as follows…

A very slender stunning woman was leaning against a counter with all sorts of beverage options. She had been there only a short while. A young man walked in and noticed her right away. Yet with a bit of cool waited before making his approach. Not too long mind you, but he did approach the young woman and leaned up against the counter and introduced himself. She smiled and gave her name. The usual small talk was being exchanged. Then as things seemed alright he asked what she did? The woman responded with, “I have little patients…” The young man got visibly miffed. He interrupted her and said, “Hey I was just asking if you don’t want to talk with me that’s fine no need to get uppity with me.” The woman smiled and responded, “I’m a pediatrician.” The young man said “whatever” and left.

Ah, yet another lesson in the art of listening.


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Snail mail delivered the lay off notices to many state workers.

I wonder how voters feel about voting people out of jobs? Jobs that offer a living wage and a retirement plan. Well if you voted to take the state out of liquor sales be proud. Because that is what you did. Bravo more people out of work.

The elite pulled a fast one on those who voted for the state liquor stores to close up. Of course the elite prefer a populace that is intoxicated. They are much easier to manipulate and control. Now with the state out of it, we all can breathe free knowing that private enterprise is going to be in control of the controlled substance. Somebody’s lord knows it wasn’t working before. What a relief I can go to the store at midnight to buy a bottle of eighty proof or more. Somebody’s lord knows that, that is what the state needs. More opportunity for more drunk drivers. Hells bells a DUI conviction is about what ten or twelve grand now a days. Cottage industry for the state.

The arguments about safety etc. etc. think for a minute. The state had their stores and their staff. A very controlled environment for the sole purpose of the sale of liquor. That was it. A minor, walking into a liquor store stood out like a sore thumb. There was no other reason for “kids” to be in the store unattended. Young people/ minors / teenagers are going to have easier access. Brilliant! Of course I know that the ones who disagree seem to think that people will do the right thing and protect the youth. Yeah right… That happens everyday.

In a nation where youth still despite all the public education, mange to get pregnant. They hide it from people then after the birth of the baby simply toss it into a dumpster to let the baby die. (Ahem this is a future voter.)

Lets see more access to booze…More meaning that the sales of liquor will have a new set of hours unlike what the state stores have done in the past. A buzzed/ drunk 22 year old, an older sibling or whatever hanging around some 14 to18 year olds, say after 9:pm on any ol’ night. C’mon you have been there you know what is going to happen. Oh lets keep the scenario interesting it is a co-ed get together. Nope could never happen, it won’t happen. There won’t be any increase in teen drinking all hype. Then nine months later *POOF* as if by magic. Another baby born with alcohol fetal syndrome.

So lets up the anti. Take the state out of the education business. Abolish public schools. Their failure at preventing teen pregnancy is evident. Privatize it, the sooner the better. The people of the community will rise to the challenge, they would! You know that they would, if only the state would get out of the way.

Lets go further I don’t want to pay for municipal police & fire, that should be private as well. Put those people in education and public safety out of work strip their pensions. Let the people take care of themselves. I mean why not? The WA. voter has already demonstrated they don’t see taking jobs and pensions away as any sort of obstacle. They have done it and seem to be happy about it.

Jails/ prisons now there is another state/ county/ city institution that might as well be a private enterprise as well. We don’t need all this intrusion and those pesky checks and balances, they are cumbersome to our freedoms.

Again if only we the people were allowed our freedom we could hire and monitor ourselves. Free from the boot heel of oppression of the state on the backs of our necks.

While we are at it no more public transit. Think of all the money that will be saved. More to go to Costco with, to buy that free enterprise booze. Lets let privatization take over prisons, public safety, public transportation, and education. Oh wait a minute, no more county hospitals either. The sick in this country is already of no actual relevance, for the love of Sam that is clearly evident. The logic is the same. It is about state / government intrusion and stifling free enterprise. After all the people will rise up to the challenge and do the right thing. Yeah right.

Yes indeed the voter showed themselves for what they are, by coming to this conclusion that the state has no business in the control of a controlled substance. Some of the 99% have spoken. Well pleasant dreams knowing that the voter could care less for a group of the 99% who worked at the liquor stores and at the control board. Some of the 99% voted for more access to booze. While having zero regard for those who will be unemployed and the loss of their pensions that they paid into for years. I wonder if those who voted these people out of work are going to be willing help even one of those displaced? Well they might? It could happen… Yeah right.

The 99% was duped by the 1% yet again. I wonder if those same voters would be for the dismantling of the public education system? Well we already know that, that would be simply unfair to the all the teachers that paid into a pension.

Oh! Before anyone starts banging the drum about as to whether or not I played the game this year… Stop. I have every right to complain. Ahem I am a tax payer just like you.

I did not play the game. Like George Carlin said “you can’t blame me I didn’t vote for this…” or something like that. I refused. I offered my vote to the highest bidder nobody was interested in even buying my vote. Primarily I will not vote any further due to the fact that I have to put my trust in the USPS to get my vote counted. Yeah right… The check is in the mail.

So let me understand this, we the voters in this technologically advanced civilization are going to snail mail as a form of voting? Excuse me? Really? We in WA. Have that little ol’ computer company and we are going to snail mail? Yeah I’m going to trust that mail carrier to get the ballot there. For the last many weeks I have had trouble getting snail mail delivered and I am going to trust something as sacred as the vote to the likes of the USPS. Yeah right.


The ability to have polling booths that are linked is not that much of stretch you know. We have the technology.

As my Father would say… “Balls & crutches…” I don’t trust that the votes are accurately counted for the most part and now have to have a bigger leap of faith that the USPS is going to deliver it?

I mucked about for over a year with the I.R.S. on a matter of great economic importance. Who was the culprit in the huge waste of time? You got it the USPS. And now I am being told to trust the same organization to deliver the ballot? Balls & crutches indeed.

To the WA. voters that voted for the liquor state control board to get out of the liquor business. Well it shall be interesting to see what the numbers look like in the next few years. I truly hope I am wrong and the utopian of privatization of liquor sales works for the best.

To the workers who are about to lose their jobs and pensions. I wish all the displaced workers all the best. Maybe the private sector will be hiring with an even better wage and a better pension, now that the government has had one of it’s departments abolished. It could happen…

To those who were going to retire in the next five or so years, and just lost your pensions. Well you know who to blame. But I’m sure your neighbor who mailed their ballot that cost you your job and pension will take you in. Yeah right.

Chris…













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We are all subject to the reality called human nature.

Speaking out against power structures does not scare me one bit. Been there done that… Not being able to speak out against them should scare the living hound dog bejeebus out of you if you “think” you can’t.

The (Seattle Police Department) SPD have had about a dozen cars on 4th Ave., along with their big mobile unit to keep an eye on the protesting in downtown for the last couple of weeks or more. This morning, they had two of their cars up inside the staging area that was full of protestors. Very few protesters this morning ( Saturday morning 10-22-11). SPD is a scary bunch; I think they like it that way…I could be wrong.

With all of the other things that go on in this little fishing village, you would think that they could better use the police elsewhere. That would be the logical presumption. However, what it is truly illustrating is that they have been ordered there by those who are nervous and looking to reclaim the illusions of freedoms. The illusions they spin out to the masses with the message, “Remain calm…All is well.” Think of Kevin Bacon in Animal House, it works better that way.

The powers that be simply can't have a body of people that stand up without being told to stand up. I have heard it said the police are part of the 99%. Well, as long as they support the 1%, they are simply part of the problem. Of course, don’t tell a police person that fact. They will get busy discussing probable cause towards you. Next thing you know, many will converge on you and fit you for a pair of cuffs or zip ties while you get kissing- intimate with the concrete.

You have the right to be free just as long as it is on somebody else’s terms. That is the part of the illusion that some just don’t want the people to see. Nor do those so oblivious to the world around them want to ever consider. They are content, nervously looking at their status updates to see if anyone clicked the like button.

I think our society is nothing more than a set of controlled, staged moments of chaos that allows the viewers to feel that there is some sort of freedom. The freedom of reaching for the remote to see the menu of the upcoming show about whispers behind the back for the ultimate goal of a million dollars. The whole time saying trust me, trust me. Then, in that moment of lapsed reason, somebody who is trusted burns the other; all for the lust of a million dollars. It is no wonder the trust factor is being eliminated.

The elite are loving the fact that this society is lulled into a fantasy of being rich quick. They love how the message is screw your team member and you too can have what we have. Truth is, the message is about ratings and advertising. Sucking people into a maze of lies that sound so familiar. Mind you, if enough people stop paying attention to the pea and shell game, the elite will play their ace in the hole. They will pull the leash really hard. Perhaps a few at a time, not all of them all at once. Recall when the gasoline prices surged to the point of almost needing a second mortgage to buy a tank of gas? Recall the reverberating effects on the grocery bill? Etc. etc. etc… Ahem! It was not that long ago.

You’ll know when the leash is being pulled. Pulled for real. The real presentation of their ability to show off their power. The food supply will be cut off. Why do you think there were news stories about Amish farmers being arrested for milk? Competition in dairy products? Can’t have it! Arrest those radical farmers immediately. Whip up panic about the food supply being unsafe. The masses will go into a controlled panic. Another staged series of controlled chaos.

Once it is concluded that supply lines need to be cut completely, those that are armed to the teeth will do the bidding of the elite without ever being told. A thinning of the heard if you will. Many will be hired to protect and serve the elite after proving themselves good marksmen. The lights will get turned back on and those left standing will bow to the elite yet again.

All the power structure is waiting for is an excuse. Look at the results of September eleventh in the year two thousand and one. Just look at the rape of your fourth amendment. I will presume the readership is fully aware of all the atrocities that resulted from the above mentioned date.

That being said, you shouldn’t let that keep you from striving to make changes. It is simply that people need to fully grasp what they are up against. Be fully aware of the outcomes and all of the possibilities. Know this: the outcomes are limited to the fact that it is people making things happen. People are rather predictable creatures. Marching with big signs and chanting eat the rich is, at best, a symbolic gesture. One that is being watched and manipulated for later use against those who are demanding change.

Bits and pieces will be sifted out that can be turned into profit yet again. Most likely, t-shirts with key figures silk screened on the front. Iconic imagery to sell to those reaching for some sort of hip status that will never be attained. They will bald, many year from now, thinking they were there when, in fact, they weren’t even close. But hey, the t-shirt looks cool for a moment.

Young, idealist revolutionaries that chant over their half caff, 2% milk coffee drink that is overpriced. We were young revolutionaries; we had a cause! When asked what it was they revolted against, most will have no real clue. They simply followed the fashion of revolution and now bitch about the mess they are in.

I think the reading of George Orwell’s Animal Farm should be mandatory for any budding revolutionaries out there. It clearly shows how revolutions work combined with the disturbing reality of the outcome of mass revolt. It goes to the predictable creatures statement.


Those in the elite power structure seem to be forgetting the elements of revolution to some extent. But they, like anyone else once frightened, will start looking at necessary avenues of survival. They will explore every scenario and spare no expense to save themselves. (Pay close attention to new legislation that will be coming up to change how credit unions will work…)

What better method than to appear to listen to the protesting and toss some crumbs of hope to those complaining. The crumbs are taken and short-sighted, hollow victories lull yet another generation back to sleep. If you don’t think that is happening, just watch. It is happening right now. It is exciting, but the human factor will always trump the excitement in the end.

It comes down to not losing your freedoms…ones you never really had to begin with. Hard pill to swallow. You only think you had/have them unless you are living off the grid in a completely self-sustained area that is not subject to federal law enforcement / raids. Get used to this reality. You are subject to whatever the elite want from you. It has been the same story throughout history. It ain’t changing either. We are all subject to the reality called human nature.

It is getting even more dicey with each passing decade as the worlds’ population grows at an ever faster rate. That implies more police type people are needed; crowd control and all. People are born and the birth represents another being that is going to have needs. If they represent no usefulness, they will be eliminated or simply ignored. Same difference…

Look to the countries that have huge segments of their population starving while the warlords are eating real good. See the trend? Think that we, the almighty U.S.A., are not immune to the pesky symptom called human nature?

Thinking that this is all some sort of grand adventure or exercise in fiction writing? Thinking that this is too much? Thinking that the writer has lost his mind? Thinking that the writer is going over to the dark side of extreme paranoia? Thinking that this is all just a bunch of negative dribble from a middle-aged whiner that has given up?

Think again. Think for a third time. Just at least think. It is the one place your freedom is safe from the oppressors mentioned throughout this collection of words.

Beware of the steps you take. Protect yourself. Don’t fall for some mass consumption revolution that will be out of fashion and forgotten in a year. Listen carefully to the words that are used. Don’t let anyone trample on your freedom to think for yourself.

Chris…





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Your vote is of no actual consequence. Or is it?

So many camps have been set up over the years. Those that have. Those that have nothing. Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Tea Party, Coffee Party. This party that party. The young. The old. The ones in the middle of youth and elderly.

The thing that I see more of nowadays, as opposed to 30 years ago, is a bigger gap between those that have and those that have less or nothing. Those that have nothing seem to be larger in numbers. Please keep in mind, if someone has nothing to lose, their desperation will be that much more. The one thing they get is more desperate. Why not? They have nothing to lose anyway. While ignoring the undercurrent of desperation that is growing, beware of the hungry. Their numbers are growing.

Those that have seem to be more worried about having to face some tax reform. Tax reform ain't going to happen as long as the bought & sold elected keep making the laws or not changing the laws. The fact is, they will never change laws that take money out of their pockets.

Politicians don’t take cuts in their income. They don’t get laid off. They are all supported economically by tax dollars yet rail against programs that give tax dollars to the citizens of the country that supposedly elected them. Umm…be advised, that goes for all of them. All of them have a target, funded by tax dollars, that they want to squeeze or cut off completely. Politicians are nothing more than welfare recipients. Let me point that out again: Politicians are nothing more than welfare recipients.

Both sides talk of cuts to everyone else’s programs but they never take a cut in pay or get laid off. They get excellent government health care and a government pension. Oh! And the tax dollar supported perks such as free transportation in gas guzzling vehicles. They never pay for parking. Yet they have zero problem taking that away from non- elected government employees or the private sector.

The elected are bought and sold. I really wish that more actually understood the implications of that fact. The elected do not represent the voters. It's a lie. Those who buy into this notion that we live in a free election society scare me most of all. They truly think that their vote, especially on the national level, is going to have impact.

Well it does, in a sense. There is impact on the senate and the congress. They are elected by the voters. But the vote really goes to whatever corporations funded the election campaigns. So you voted for a virtual figure-head of a corporation. Feel better?

It could work as simple as this (and most likely does): A congress person has the endorsement of the local V.F.W. hall that just happens to sit on property next to a mega store that wants to expand. Who is going to give the candidate more money. The V.F.W. or the mega store? The V.F.W. might look really cool in those sound bytes on T.V., they aren’t going to come close to the money mega store can. You know that. Yet the politicians bang the drum of getting the endorsement from the V.F.W. No mention of mega store and the huge contribution that will take over the V.F.W. hall property about halfway through the term. Then, just like that, *POOF* a new parking lot for the mega store and no more V.F.W. hall. The congress person can spin a new story for the next election about creating jobs for the asphalt industry.

How are the voters making their choices? Based on party rhetoric? Or based on the sound bytes? Sound bytes that are funded by the corporations that pay for the air time? I truly suspect that the majority of voters base their choices on the advertisements they see in between the fashionable television program they are watching. They may hear talk around their friends and just get to a point of hypnosis that lulls them into voting for charisma and flash. The idea of independent candidates is scoffed at as if almost by a gag reflex. Most think they are wasting their vote on an independent.

**** TA DAH!!! ****

The elite just whipped you into submission by convincing you that the popular vote is of zero consequence. Hence…your vote is actually of no relevance. It inspires low voter turnouts. Or my least favorite reason for casting a vote: “I voted for the lesser of two evils.”. Utter nonsense. By voting for the lesser, you just helped the elite achieve their goal to call the shots with their puppet. No pride in a wasted vote. No pride at all.

That is the most ridiculous argument I have ever heard. I do take pride in not voting for the lesser of two evils.

Those who vote on the basis of lesser of two evils are scary indeed. They are voting based on fear. They fear both and yet still support the evil. Scary logic. Simply don’t vote for evil. It sounds ridiculous to even say it.

Those whiney, back-pedaling voters are exactly what the elite need to continue their rule. Along with keeping the voter lulled into some notion of every vote counts. In the end, those illogical voters support the institutions of corporate greed then use the lame excuse… “I voted, I did my part.” Damn Skippy you did. You just supported the elite yet again. The elite who do all sorts of things you don’t like. Yet you continue to vote for them. Stop supporting the elite. Stop it. Stop voting for the lesser, vote for the better and if there is not one, stay home and be proud you did not participate in the sham. Or vote for the independent or anybody but those supported with big money. Vote for yourself, write it in.

The independent can’t get the expensive airtime nor the recognition from the press as being a viable candidate. The lulled voter thinks that they are wasting their vote on any party other than the Democrats or the Republicans. So tell me again how it is my votes count? The votes have already been tallied by those financially supporting the puppets you call the freely elected. One independent in the U.S. Senate does not a democracy by the people for the people make.

Puppets do as they are directed to. A politician is nothing more than a puppet. They answer to those who contribute large sums of money. Follow the money. I will listen to the idea that we are in a system with free elections, I just don't buy it anymore. It is a great concept that the elite really hope you buy. Most likely they hope that this observation will be dismissed.

There is no shame in admitting that one is not looking into the details. The shame falls on those who manipulate the populace. The illusion of freedom is all around us. It is like a drug that keeps many from revolting against the system. The greatest trick that has been played on the 'Merican public.

The foundation of this country was built on slavery and genocide. Well here we are in 2011. The elite call the shots. As they did in the beginning. Not the voter. So all these little flare-ups from people who are fed up and tick off those whose illusions they are challenging. Much like a dope addict, no dope addict wants to be told to give up their drugs. Those suffering the delusions don’t want to be told they have been suckers.

After 45 laps around the sun. I really wonder what it is going to take to make any actual change. As long as the voters are under the illusion of freedom, not much is going to change. At least they voted for the lesser of two evils. Wink, wink.

Perhaps after reading this you might think twice about the power of voting and spread the word? Maybe? But much like this lone voice in the cyber-wilderness your voice is one until the word spreads and we all start calling it as it is.

Stop supporting the power structure. Just stop it. Or??? Vote against it. I support the idea of writing in your own name and to hell with the power addicts in the elite. They wrote you and I off from about the time we were born anyway. Or, keep doing the same thing over and over and stop complaining about the situation you contributed to.

Earlier this year, I announced that my vote is for sale. It still is to the highest bidder. It is the most logical step in this money-driven system of election. Until the system is cleansed of the “ol' boy network” it will not change much. 


Chris…





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