"Parking Argument"

After the murder of three students in North Carolina (a young couple & teenage female relative) we're pointedly told it's not a hate crime. Who put this show together? All quite reasonable?

The accused murderer's wife does not claim his innocence; yet the brutal execution-style murder was ...?  The accused's lawyer suggests almost a misdemeanor debate over parking. But someone shot three unarmed young people in the head, killing them in cold blood in their home for no good reason!

See complete video within this page:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/thousands-gather-vigil-three-slain-chapel-hill-n304811

Reasonable people would not expend energy & effort denying hate crime without expressing remorse or shame. Without first declaring great sorrow for the tragedy, these people are disgusting. It's as if a skunk were killed. Three promising young people were butchered!

Perhaps "Parking Argument" needs to be added to the list of scandalous euphemisms (link), such as "Didn't Inhale" and "Wide Stance" and "Hiking the Appalachian Trail"...

I'm sorry for the senseless dead and their family & friends.
I'm sorry also for deceived & terrorized America.
Muslim Lives Matter  #MuslimLivesMatter


America the Cruel !

Dangerous America

The Spin is In:
We're told the murder of three Islamic youths in Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA was not hate crime, but a parking argument.

Sure!

Government & media also share responsibility for terrorizing the American Islamic community. Surely terrible! Many innocent people continue to die in this 5000-year "parking argument"...

Stop War, Stop Killing.
Muslim Lives Matter ! #MuslimLivesMatter

Dangerous Korea

The former Director of South Korea's National Intelligence Service, Won Sei-hoon (원세훈) has been sent to prison for three years for attempting to influence and intervene in the 2012 Korean Presidential election (link). Won & colleagues generated a massive disinformation campaign against the Presidential opposition candidate, while supporting the candidacy of now-President Park Geun-hye. The scandal greatly damaged Korea's democratic image, as well as fundamentally undermining the status and standing of President Park.

 Mr. Won was escorted to the Seoul High Court by right-wing paramilitary supporters in a futile and foolish-looking show of force & bravado.

Patriotic Delusion

Patriotism can be dangerous - as delusion distorts safety & reason.

American exceptionalism is one such case, but other peoples suffer similar befuddlement. South Korea is gradually reevaluating hubris. This week's trigger is Incheon Airport (ICO), Seoul's major gateway, too often uncritically celebrated as "The World's Best Airport" ...

I've used Incheon International Airport 50 times & feel no love - services are often closed; prices are high; the exterior is good-looking, but inside design is ugly and at best unremarkable.

Incheon is located an hour outside Seoul (some 40 miles? distance somewhat fudged), and access is typically by highway bus or taxi operating at high-speed (when possible) along a very scenic mostly waterside route. It's dangerous.

Yesterday at least two people died and dozens were injured in a huge traffic pileup on foggy Yeongjong Bridge (인천 영종대교; "the world's first 3-dimensional self-anchored suspension bridge" - which cost US$1.4 billion). In hindsight, surely traffic control signage was poor, and driving pace typically furious ...   빨리빨리 !   Victims:  Rest in Peace...

 

Remember Our Dictators?

A long list of scum have sold-out their people for Yankee military dollars. They purchase weapons systems and unnecessary military supplies, leaving their national economies indebted for generations. The worst dictators take a key cut of businesses and loot the national treasury; they torture and execute anyone resisting their regime.

The Philippines, beloved by America under Ferdinand Marcos and martial law, after 30+ years has yet to recover. The summary execution of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. in 1983 (within seconds of return to Manila while under Philippine military official escort) remains a brutal reminder of power politics. Hundreds of millions of dollars have now been recovered. Among our dictator friends, even when horrible mutilations & murders are well-documented, perpetrators are granted noble retirement in exile, ignored by US corporate media.

Nguyen Cao Ky (South Vietnam PM; 30 yr. refugee in USA), Harold Holt (Australian PM; vanished), Park Chung Hee (South Korean President; assassinated by colleague), Ferdinand Marcos (Philippine President; died as refugee in USA), Keith Holyoake (New Zealand PM), Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu (South Vietnam President; 25+ yr refugee in UK & USA), Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn (Thai PM; 3 yr refugee to USA), Lyndon B. Johnson (US President); SEATO, 1966

Military Democracy

 

People resist militarization. But "Democracy" can be ignored.

We've lost our UN World Heritage site "강정을" in Korea.

Jeju, Okinawa & Hawaii = military sacrifice !

 

Boot in the Face

Many local citizens of both Henoko, Okinawa (southern Japan; link), and people from Gangjeong, Jeju Island (South Korea; link), are actively protesting against expanding their region's military bases.

Repeatedly beaten, they'll not submit. Behind the local constabulary of Henoko and Gangjeong crouches the U.S. military, and behind them the multinational arms dealers poised to profit from future conflicts.

More on military expansion around Okinawa:
• Battle for Okinawa (Reuters)
• Japanese-protest-relocation-of-US-base
• Tokyo snubs Okinawa's new anti-base Governor

More on Jeju:
• Editorial - Limp Regret not Enough
• Base construction resumes - Conflict remains
• "Island of Peace" in the Crosshairs of War 

Crusade 2015

Feel our Oppression ?

Fighting for scraps is normal

The Land of the Free

Goyim-led secret?

Headquarters for this Crusade:

The New Jerusalem

Whose security?

Military industries

Waging war on US

                       --- Genki

Militarism is Terror

Is there truly a War on Terror?

Or is it a War on People - operated by militarists?

We'd have far fewer enemies if militarists didn't park "our" guns & tanks & jets & bombs in foreign lands all round the world.

SHUT IT DOWN !

Shut Down Militarism!

Too many misadventures. Too much reciprocal suffering. It's overdue we pull back military & weaponry to our own borders.

Send abroad teachers, engineers, doctors & nurses -- not militant combatants.

Our leaders should no longer engage in 5000-year war. Pull back, stay at home, build better lives for our own people. Doing otherwise is expensive, wasteful, doomed to fail, and cruel.

Grieving over "viciousness and barbarity" is a continuing cost of militarism to everyone.

Anti-militarist peoples of the world, Unite ! 

Goto Desert Death

Journalist Kenjo Goto was murdered last week in the Syrian desert by militant captors. Goto was a Japanese freelance video journalist with some twenty years of experience around the world's conflict areas. Remembered in many ways, he had strong concern for others and an active sense of tolerance:
 

後藤健二 @kenjigotoip  ·  7 Sep 2010

目を閉じて、じっと我慢。怒ったら、怒鳴ったら、終わり。それは祈りに近い。憎むは人の業にあらず、裁きは神の領域。－そう教えてくれたのはアラブの兄弟たちだった。

"Closing my eyes and holding still. Anger & yelling halt everything. It's close to a prayer. Hate is not for humans; leave judgment & justice to God. That's what I learned from my Arab brothers & sisters." 

For the past 70 postwar years, Japan has allied strongly with the USA, while being largely pacifist in its global profile. But Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lusts after change, backed by an extremist right-wing and encouraged by Uncle Yankee (U.S. bases still occupy key areas of Japan, with parallel manipulations in Korea). They've embarked toward a new era of military recklessness, polluting Japan's global goodwill, and destroying the immunity often enjoyed by Japanese citizen-pacifists worldwide.

Mr. Goto graduated from Hosei University (法政大学社会学部 卒業生), which stands strongly for "Freedom & Progress" 「自由と進歩」 (link) built firmly upon Japan's renunciation of war (戦争を放棄した日本国). Pacifism is not passive acceptance of the radical right & the never-ending threats of chauvinistic nationalism & "top secret" government. Japanese people can still maneuver to escape militarism. Prime Minister Abe, now spattered with his countrymen's blood, can still avoid following his Yasukuni-enshrined predecessors to ignoble infamy and militarist waste.

(graphic death photo)

Rest In Peace, Kenji Goto
後藤 健二  1967-2015

War Crimes 'R Us

In the USA last week, 79-year old US Senator John McCain lashed out when Code Pink activists criticized Henry Kissinger. McCain called the non-violent protestors "Low Life Scum!"

But for their atrocities in Vietnam, both Kissinger & McCain are yet-to-be indicted war criminals: actual murderers. Their politics have proved deadly, extreme & expensive.

Bad People !

Not MISD

Our societies suffer when controlled by:
Militarists
Industrialists
Social Darwinists

These riffraff claim to work for the common good. But their militarism gambles with our lives. They spend our public funds and resources for their pet projects. They've captured our governments, creating demand for their own products. They use our own money to corrupt & subvert. They destabilize nations, sell guns & weapon systems around unbalanced regions, and take home fat profits. They've contempt & hatred for almost everyone. They threaten our humble homes, while they themselves live in palaces.

Their systems are not business exchange - instead it's mugging or extortion. We're forced to pay them, for little positive in return. Their servants, not properly paid, turn on master, spilling official secrets; so their 'dog-eat-dog world' is unsustainable.

The hell they forced on us will not be missed.

Heroism: Love & Loss

I post this for family. Others will be disturbed. Beware!
Here's my Dad, checking-in to die (27 Dec).
He's wholly lucid, mentally sharp.
Remaining life, just 69 hours.

Basically, losing a kidney to cancer (in June 2014) left my Dad's 81-year old system unable to properly circulate & process as necessary. The day prior to checking-in etc., he'd commented sardonically "They call these our 'Golden Years'..." He'd been severely swollen & in pain for many months, and prepared for proper exit. Glad to be there...

A painful post... (even with the healing energy of juniper berries).
More to come...

More Haiku

Extremist Anger
Militarist Majesty
Addicts to avoid.

Everything at threat
Militarists risk us all
Zeus to the corrupt

A simple talent?
To listen and to witness
Community's breath

Today I went out
Anticipating wonder -
Springing through hot sunshine

                     -- Genki

Haiku

Pity us Chosen Angst & War, 5000-years! Relief  Unwelcome. Militarist fibs Teaching hate, devouring profits Raising hero schmucks "Always on My Mind" - ? Bang as Bibi's sons conceived: Yasser Arafat ! Wind & rain persist Surviving tribal madness. Live and Be Well!            --- Haiku  by  Genki

RIP: Rev. Jane Dibden

Sad to lose this friend:

Jane Dibden of Forgan, OK, died 5 Jan 2015 in a tragic traffic accident.

Formerly of Maine, Reverend Jane Ellen Dibden was a 1976 graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington; Colby College (1980); and Oral Roberts Univ. Seminary (1989). Mother of five & spiritual inspiration to thousands, faith infused her life.

Local information is that Rev. Dibden left home about 3AM for a dropoff at Amarillo airport (160 miles). Returning home in northern Texas south of Perryton about 7AM, she came to a complete stop at end of State Highway 70, but mistook oncoming Rt. 83 traffic. Her 2003 Buick LeSabre was struck & crushed on the driver's side by a southbound 18-wheeler hauling fracking fluids, instantly killing Jane. The truck driver was physically uninjured. We pray for those who mourn you Jane Dibden: Rest In Peace with God.

Donations & support welcome:
Dibden Family Fund, First Security Bank, Box 947, Beaver Oklahoma 73932 USA

Her Light was never hidden; she shined brightly always, a beacon for All.

Obituary : The Reverend Jane Ellen Dibden Schwab

RIP: Donald Drummond Lambert

Donald "Capt. Red" Lambert, former resident of West Yarmouth, MA died on 30^th of December, 2014 on the island of Maui, Hawaii, at the age of 81.

Capt. Lambert was better known as "Capt. Red" to all who knew him.  Born in Boston, he held a Bachelor's degree from Boston University and a Master's Degree from Bridgewater State College.

As a youth he was an Eagle Scout, and later enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in both enlisted and officer ranks.  After he received his commission, he served in several capacities, one of which was an Atomic Defense Officer.  He was a participant in the atomic testing in the Nevada desert in the mid 1950s where he participated in the largest nuclear blast ever detonated in the U.S.  He was one of the first in New England to take up SCUBA diving, owning one of the very first aqua lungs imported into this country and later operated a dive shop in Hyannis. He was also a pioneer in the sport of sky diving in the early sixties and was eventually severely injured in a freak accident during an exhibition at Lake Elsinore in California. Upon his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he settled in West Yarmouth, where he served as a Yarmouth police officer, Harbor Patrol officer, Assistant Shellfish Warden and Assistant Harbor Master. 

Capt. Red was a member of the Masonic fraternity and served as a Master of Howard Lodge A.F. & A.M., South Yarmouth.  He was later employed by the Town of Bourne as a teacher and taught at the Jr. High level for 30 years.

During the summer seasons he was employed by Hy-Line of Hyannis as a Senior Captain for over thirty-five years and operated all types of vessels from sight-seeing and fishing boats to large passenger ferries between Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. For many years Capt. Red provided live marine weather reports via local AM radio while navigating Nantucket Sound. He loved the sea and was also a commercial fisherman when time permitted.  He was known up and down the East Coast and was considered to be an exemplary boat handler.  He took great pride in the fact that several of his former crew chose the sea as their livelihood and went on to earn their licenses as Merchant Marine Masters. Capt. Red loved motorcycles.  He started riding at the age of 16 and rode regularly till his final months.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Louana Lyman Lambert (link) and six married sons: Dr. Bruce Henry Lambert of Stockholm, Sweden; Capt. Kriss Alexander Lambert of Washington State; Ross Francis Lambert of West Barnstable; Capt. Keith Drummond Lambert of Kihei, HI; Dana Lyman Lambert of East Dennis; and Dr. Ryan K. Stuart Lambert of Honolulu, HI; 3 grandchildren: Connor, Kailani & Brooks; many inlaws & extended family. 'Ohana in Hawaii include the Lyman, Mills, Mattoon, Payne, Farden, Ewaliko, Brickwood and Kualii progeny; family elsewhere include Drummond, Diamond, Brockleman, McGowan, Gripp, Gibbons, O'Donnell, and Robertsons. Burial at the convenience of the family.

Obituary : Donald "Capt. Red" Lambert / Donald Drummond Lambert

Poisoned Japan

Fukushima remains a running sore: a nuclear disaster area continuously leaching poisons & pollutants into land, air & sea.

The nuclear industry tries to deceive Japanese people & the world. Pet politicians & submissive media smother popular protest, but this ongoing disaster's a major sinister threat to health.

What's the full cost to Visit Japan?
How big is the danger zone & how dangerous is life there?
What's the threat to health & reproductive ability?  (link)

Dirty Secrets Threaten Tokyo Olympics 2020...

secret silent shame
masks government strategy
Profits trump People

Baby eats fallout
Fukushima mutations
Newborn isotopes.

Cesium surprise
Losing even eyelashes
Lymphatic Luckless

Fearless global stars
Nuclear Olympic torch
Leave Japan Glowing!

 

Bossa

I'd like to blame You
For our crooked den of thieves
-- let tongue rest, or lose

MArketing

I remember birth
Although most people do not
I've other talents ...

       -- by  Genki

Processed Food

Forgetting Sacred
Turkey breast or flavor flecks?
Cheaper mo bettah

Enjoy Natural
Synthetic sympathetic?
Scratch off shame & guilt

Infused !

Our lives are short short
If only, one more season
Ready to Reelax

Christmastime

Thrown-away Homeless
Beaten Down Americans
Neglected Trauma

Each tramp, Same struggle.
Envy of entitlement?
"No room at the inn"

                      -- by Genki

Curse My Mama?

Canadian Seth Rogen is a talented comedy actor. He's expanded to Director & Writer for the controversial film "The Interview" -- where a national leader is assassinated.

Concerted push-back & sabotage have led Sony Pictures to partly disavow the film. Complaints about the film were summarily dismissed, and the scandal is trumpeted as an attack on free speech.

But the movie seems in poor taste. I've not seen it - nor have I met Seth Rogen's parents. But imagine creating a funny skit of Seth's family attacked, including rape, murder, etc. Ho ho ho - fictional comedy? Terrible! -- why antagonize & dirty what people hold dear? Some 'artistic' acts are legal, but perpetrators may regret being coarse, crude and cruel, and profiting directly from causing distress to others.

Now those irritated by Rogen are fighting back. They use illegal tactics. They've scared many businesses with threats of desperate retaliation.

Seth's project was ill-conceived. Attacking religion, or family, or nation (or other areas held dear) is dumb & dangerous. Seth's an insensitive young Canadian businessman, too eager for dollars...

Should We Care?

Japan marches toward remilitarization.

The Abe government, underwritten by American militarists, drags Japan to chauvinistic bellicosity. Japan's right wing is happier than pigs in shit; the typical citizen is quietly skeptical.

Surely Chinese interests can subdue Japanese extremism?

Should non-Japanese people care? We're permanent outsiders, not welcome among decision-makers or the common folk.

But we do care - for lives wasted needlessly...

Militarists manipulate nation-states, for big money.

The people of Japan are scheduled (again) to suffer needlessly...

Christmas Haiku

Playing in the dirt
Young kids don't stink of evil
Palestinian!

Parasite Scoundrel
On lands owned for centuries...
Palestinian!

You are in the way...
Disappear or be bulldozed!
Peasant local folk.

We're led and deceived:
Just a child, playing at home
Terror Extremist

Moderates gave up
Subduing the crazies
Consenting to hate

Local people's rights
Displaced by squatter zealots
Burning rival kids.

                            -- by Genki

Goon Balloon

Raytheon and The US Army soon launch their Goon Balloon -- two giant spy blimps.

The massive goon balloon (officially JLENS) will continuously monitor America. The first two, tethered over Maryland, watch East Coast USA

 You'll never be lonely, thanks to Goon Balloon Eye in the Sky!

Blasé Abe

Japanese supporters of re-militarization are cheered by last week's victory of Shinzo Abe and the right-wing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

Abe claims the election was a clear mandate of support for his (poor) administration.

But most disagree.  (link)

Hawaiians Betrayed

Hawaiians Betrayed
Forgetting how to 'shaka'
Barry turns his back.

Mulatto brother
Forgetting needs, and your friends
Texting from trouble

Alone in the night
Surrounded by Injustice
An unvoiced prayer

                -- Haiku by Genki