Thursday, December 27, 2012
Pocket Hose: AKA Boner
I know I'm easily amused. I saw this on a late night TV ad and blew purple wine boogers from laughing so hard. The revolutionary Pocket Hose grow bigger when you turn it on, and shrinks when you turn it off.... I know lots of guys with pocket hoses;)
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Amateur Psychologist: Connecticut Massacre
I know the subject of the Connecticut massacre where a 20-year old shot his mother in the face four times killing her, followed by a rampage at an elementary school gunning down small children has been talked about ad nausium with howling pleas for gun control and adding protective snipers placed at elementary schools poised to shoot anybody who may pose a threat.
The country cries about "what could we have done to prevent this horrible tragedy."
(yawn) You get the gun lobby, school administrators, parents, politicians, and the sketch artist's dog involved with their own view of prevention.
It's my turn to play amateur psychologist. Here's what I think went down. The 20 year-old was a bit off. That does not automatically turn him into a killer. The mother was whacked out of her mind. Not only did she have killing machines within reach of an unstable kid, there was something more going on behind the scenes.
My gut feeling is that there was some type of abuse going on within the home -- the type of abuse that has been going on since the boy was small. It could have been psychological, sexual, physical or all three. Our culture can't grasp that women are capable of the same type of sick shit men are. Boys are ashamed to bring it forward. There is no outlet for boys to turn to unlike girls. Boys are told to be "men" and hold all emotions in.
The multiple dynamics of the murderer's mental condition, messed up mother, availability of murder machines, etc., created the perfect storm. The 20-year old snapped. He killed his mother point blank (bottled up emotions from years of abuse from her). He then went to the elementary school and gunned down kids. In his own twisted thoughts he probably was trying to "save" them from the abuse he experienced behind closed doors in what appeared to outsiders as the "perfect" community. He did not want them to grow up like he did and thought he was doing them a favor.
The country cries about "what could we have done to prevent this horrible tragedy."
(yawn) You get the gun lobby, school administrators, parents, politicians, and the sketch artist's dog involved with their own view of prevention.
It's my turn to play amateur psychologist. Here's what I think went down. The 20 year-old was a bit off. That does not automatically turn him into a killer. The mother was whacked out of her mind. Not only did she have killing machines within reach of an unstable kid, there was something more going on behind the scenes.
My gut feeling is that there was some type of abuse going on within the home -- the type of abuse that has been going on since the boy was small. It could have been psychological, sexual, physical or all three. Our culture can't grasp that women are capable of the same type of sick shit men are. Boys are ashamed to bring it forward. There is no outlet for boys to turn to unlike girls. Boys are told to be "men" and hold all emotions in.
The multiple dynamics of the murderer's mental condition, messed up mother, availability of murder machines, etc., created the perfect storm. The 20-year old snapped. He killed his mother point blank (bottled up emotions from years of abuse from her). He then went to the elementary school and gunned down kids. In his own twisted thoughts he probably was trying to "save" them from the abuse he experienced behind closed doors in what appeared to outsiders as the "perfect" community. He did not want them to grow up like he did and thought he was doing them a favor.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse and incest is more rampant than we could ever imagine. The problem is that the perpetrators (usually parents and other adult relatives) are so messed up in the head they don't even REALIZE what they're doing is wrong. Thus, the cycle continues until one kid has the courage to face the formidable force of the dysfunctional family dynamics.
The kid who finally speaks up is often told that it's not really happening, and that Uncle Ted is just a "touchy-feely" kind of guy. Uncle Ted LOVES you, that's why he wants to be around you all the time and be close. Look at all the presents and trips Uncle Ted has bought you, and he also shows up to all your dance recitals. Uncle Ted picks you up from school and takes care of you when you're sick.
Wow.... what a mind ***k for the kid.
If confronted, Uncle Ted's parents go into such deep denial they will turn against the child victim rather than face the ugly truth their offspring is a child molester. They could not possibly imaging something so hideous happening right under their nose. They want to believe they have the perfect family. Child victims are told to be silent as something so ghastly would tarnish the family.
Men are not alone in committing heinous acts against kids. I've witnessed first hand where a female relative was just as capable of child molestation as a man. The abuse is not just physical, either. An obsession of pornography and sex toys visible to impressionable minds depicts an unrealistic sex life and unrealistic (sometimes sick, sadistic and violent) situations that warp fragile, developing teen minds and causes insecurities and fear in their own sexual development. Girls are left thinking that all men want the perfect centerfold. Boys are left thinking they must be a freak of anatomy.
Sex is a very fragile thing. It conjures up our most primal emotions. Sex can be either a symbol of power and control, or it can be the ultimate expression of love. Hoping love wins.
The kid who finally speaks up is often told that it's not really happening, and that Uncle Ted is just a "touchy-feely" kind of guy. Uncle Ted LOVES you, that's why he wants to be around you all the time and be close. Look at all the presents and trips Uncle Ted has bought you, and he also shows up to all your dance recitals. Uncle Ted picks you up from school and takes care of you when you're sick.
Wow.... what a mind ***k for the kid.
If confronted, Uncle Ted's parents go into such deep denial they will turn against the child victim rather than face the ugly truth their offspring is a child molester. They could not possibly imaging something so hideous happening right under their nose. They want to believe they have the perfect family. Child victims are told to be silent as something so ghastly would tarnish the family.
Men are not alone in committing heinous acts against kids. I've witnessed first hand where a female relative was just as capable of child molestation as a man. The abuse is not just physical, either. An obsession of pornography and sex toys visible to impressionable minds depicts an unrealistic sex life and unrealistic (sometimes sick, sadistic and violent) situations that warp fragile, developing teen minds and causes insecurities and fear in their own sexual development. Girls are left thinking that all men want the perfect centerfold. Boys are left thinking they must be a freak of anatomy.
Sex is a very fragile thing. It conjures up our most primal emotions. Sex can be either a symbol of power and control, or it can be the ultimate expression of love. Hoping love wins.
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Call from the School
I have school age children. Yes, I'm bummed beyond belief about some psycho open firing on his own mother and innocents. However, the Bored Moms on Prozac Committee is not helping things.
Back in 2001 we had 9-11. Yes. It was a tragedy. However, the schools went overboard with drawing attention to it. At the time I had a first grader. The onsite "grief counselors" and such only made things worse. To this day what my kid remembers about 9-11 was that they played with red-white-and-blue dixie cups and made the design of an American flag. They could have done that easily WITHOUT the attached tragedy. It was a big, sad deal because we MADE it a big deal.
Now I get a call from the school about Friday's shooting. The onsite "grief counselors" and other do-gooders are on stand by and seeking kids whom they think need their ordained wisdom to get them through this horrible tragedy.
Yes, it was a tragedy. Yes, it SUCKS. Stop drawing attention to it! We are only enforcing our kids to be frightened and paranoid. There is no way to completely prevent something like this happening regardless of how many "visitor passes" the front office issues. Think about it. They would have issued a visitor pass to the shooter because his mother was an employee.
From the limited information I know about this, I blame the mother. Who in the hell would purchase guns with an unstable kid? Who needs an assault rifle in suburban Connecticut? There's the prevention right THERE. Common sense would dictate that if an emotionally troubled teen requested mom to purchase guns, the first call should have been to a psychiatrist rather than a trip to purchase murder machines. .....and that mom was a teacher???..... I think she was whacked-out more than her son.
Back in 2001 we had 9-11. Yes. It was a tragedy. However, the schools went overboard with drawing attention to it. At the time I had a first grader. The onsite "grief counselors" and such only made things worse. To this day what my kid remembers about 9-11 was that they played with red-white-and-blue dixie cups and made the design of an American flag. They could have done that easily WITHOUT the attached tragedy. It was a big, sad deal because we MADE it a big deal.
Now I get a call from the school about Friday's shooting. The onsite "grief counselors" and other do-gooders are on stand by and seeking kids whom they think need their ordained wisdom to get them through this horrible tragedy.
Yes, it was a tragedy. Yes, it SUCKS. Stop drawing attention to it! We are only enforcing our kids to be frightened and paranoid. There is no way to completely prevent something like this happening regardless of how many "visitor passes" the front office issues. Think about it. They would have issued a visitor pass to the shooter because his mother was an employee.
From the limited information I know about this, I blame the mother. Who in the hell would purchase guns with an unstable kid? Who needs an assault rifle in suburban Connecticut? There's the prevention right THERE. Common sense would dictate that if an emotionally troubled teen requested mom to purchase guns, the first call should have been to a psychiatrist rather than a trip to purchase murder machines. .....and that mom was a teacher???..... I think she was whacked-out more than her son.
Friday, December 14, 2012
More Senseless Killings: Pumped up Kicks
More senseless killings in Oregon and Connecticut. I don't get it. Why murder a bunch of innocents and THEN point the gun at yourself. If these cowards had any balls, they would just commit suicide and leave the innocents alone. Were the shooters angry? I'm sure they were. Believe me. I understand angry. I am angry bitch. Can't you tell by my stupid blog? I have been extremely angry recently to the point where I will verbally rip off your head and shit down your throat. I guess the magic line for me is that no matter how angry I am I can't imagine myself physically hurting anybody. I don't have that in me..... I'm curious what triggers anger into physical violence. I think I have a research project in the making....
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Ho Ho HO!
Everybody is stressing about Christmas. Please stop. I know it's easier said than done, but since when is it a moral obligation to try to please everybody in your address book this time of year? We take it upon ourselves to be Santa Claus. How can we live up to a mythical figure that does not even exist? Talk about setting ourselves up for failure.
No, not everybody will be pleased on Christmas Day. Who cares. If you are judged by the gifts you give (or not give) do yourself a favor and eliminate such people from your life.
No, not everybody will be pleased on Christmas Day. Who cares. If you are judged by the gifts you give (or not give) do yourself a favor and eliminate such people from your life.
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