Thoughts while in class...

So I think you were all hanging on the trauma of whether or not I would be getting a Mac. And I'm pleased to say that I'm writing this on my black Mac (it's super sexy). So, I don't know how much I'm going to keep up with this blog. I mainly wrote this and the last post as a way of trying out this new app I have called MarsEdit.

A lot of people have given up on their blogs - I think, I haven't really been checking all that much, myself - and that makes it kinda hard to keep up your own. But, I think I might try it for a little while. Though, I fear that if this revival doesn't take hold, it might be the end of a blog for me for good.

So, when I do one of these blog resurrections, I feel obligated to give something more meaningful than just the usual stupid shit that I talk about. So today, in my African politics class, I was thinking of ways that I would improve the world if I were president or had the president's ear or something. Of course, while I like to think that my opinion kicks ass and that I'm right, I'm no expert. And right now a lot of these ideas are rough and need more work and thought, but I do think that I'm on the right track with some of them.

First: I agree with Bush (*shock!*). Democracy needs to be spread throughout the world, it is not only beneficial to us, but to those participating in such a system. However, I will disagree with him profoundly on where and how to go about it. How can he force his way into Iraq and then blatantly ignore the democratic uprisings in Burma? How can he support one of the worst dictatorships in the world, Saudi Arabia, and sleep at night? There needs to be a return to popular power. Give resources to the people. Our companies extract oil that makes kings richer and their citizens poorer. Let the people have a voice, let them be heard! They have demands, and these demands should not fall on the deaf ears of a ruler who is backed by greed. The United States could look to gain some popular support in a lot of countries. Stop the support of unpopular - meaning not fairly elected - leaders. Again, seeing the United States backing leaders that they have no control over, just serves to frustrate a populous. And frustration leads to a lot of dangerous things. In the short term, it might be counter to American interests, but the seeds planted in the long term are priceless.

The world, with the United States at the helm, needs to ride out this wave of ethnicity that is present in Iraq, Africa and Kosovo/Serbia, rise above nationalism and reach a level of internationalism. We are all stuck on this planet together and we need to start viewing our foreign policy that way.

Get rid of incandescent light bulbs - NOW!

Pit foreign and domestic car makers against each other in a drive toward more efficient cars. Tell the domestic manufacturers that if they make more efficient cars that the restrictions on foreign cars will be tightened. Tell the foreign manufacturers that if they make more efficient cars the restrictions on their cars will be lessened. Make them race to invest in technology that benefits all of us by making it beneficial to them.

Information is power. Companies like Yahoo! who conform to the demands of totalitarian regimes that look to stifle information to keep their people enslaved should be punished severely. They are an accessory to the crimes of the regime. They betray the ideals of the United States and for what? Greed? Whatever profit they make may as well be blood money.

I am done for now. May God bless America.

Signs of Life??

You Are Cayenne Pepper

You are very over the top and a bit overwhelming. You have a fiery personality, and you can give anyone a good jolt. You can easily take things up a couple notches, no matter what crowd you're running with.

What Spice Are You?

You Are a Comma

You are open minded and extremely optimistic. You enjoy almost all facets of life. You can find the good in almost anything. You keep yourself busy with tons of friends, activities, and interests. You find it hard to turn down an opportunity, even if you are pressed for time. Your friends find you fascinating, charming, and easy to talk to. (But with so many competing interests, you friends do feel like you hardly have time for them.) You excel in: Inspiring people You get along best with: The Question Mark

What Punctuation Mark Are You?

You Are Bare Feet

You are a true free spirit, and you can't be tied down. Even wearing shoes can be a little too constraining for you at times! You are very comfortable in your own skin. You are one of the most real people around. You don't have anything to hide. Open and accepting, you are willing to discuss or entertain almost any topic. You are a very tolerant person. You are accepting and not judgmental. You should live: Somewhere warm You should work: At your own business, where you can set the rules

What Kind of Shoe Are You?

You Are Wintergreen Flavored Gum
You are laid back, low maintenance, and super cool. You go with the flow, and you never cause too much of a fuss. You are very in touch with nature and the world around you. You prefer to keep things simple. Complexity stresses you out. You are a very real person. Openness and honesty are important to you. You can be friends with almost anyone, as long as they tell it like it is.

What Flavor Gum Are You?

You Are Somewhat Sexy

While you may not be the sexiest person in the world, you have your sexy moments. You sometimes carry yourself well, and it gets you a lot of attention. You have a lot of sex appeal ... as long as you remain confident, friendly, and adventurous. The only times you seem unsexy are when you lose your confidence or sense of adventure. How You Are Sexy You are friendly and outgoing, even to people who don't deserve it. Your positive body language makes you even sexier. You are flirtatious and fun with most people. You know how to keep things light, friendly, and sexy. How You Aren't Sexy While your look may suit you, people are getting tired of it... and that's not sexy. Why not change it up? You don't always go after what you want, and you tend to be afraid of failure. And there's nothing sexy about being passive.

Are You Sexy?

You Are an Apple

You are strong, powerful, and even a bit stubborn at times. You have enough strength to help those around you in trouble. You are adventurous and charming. Many people are drawn to you. You love life, and you enjoy traveling the world. You enjoy fine food, art, and culture. People have accused you of being a snob, but that's not accurate. You do enjoy the best things in life. Unlike snobs, you truly appreciate quality... not just pretend to.

What Type of Fruit Are You?

What Brian Means

You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous. You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things. Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

What Your Handwriting Says About You

You are highly energetic. You are a passionate, intense, vigorous person. You are somewhat outgoing, but you're not a natural extrovert. You think first before you act. You tend to be independent, rational, and logical. You are very detail oriented and meticulous. You are a careful thinker and a true intellectual. You need a bit of space in your life, but you're not a recluse. You expect people to give you a small amount of privacy, and you respect their privacy as well. You are somewhat traditional, but you are also open to change. You listen to your head and your heart. You are a poor communicator. No one really knows exactly what you're getting at.

What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?

Your Kissing Grade: A-

You are truly an amazing kisser. Your kisses are extraordinarily mind blowing. Whether you're naturally a good kisser or not, you've taken the time learn how to be the best kisser possible. Anyone would be lucky to get a kiss from you!

How Do Your Kisses Rate?

What Your Pizza Reveals

You have a hearty appetite. You are likely to complain if a restaurant has small portions. You aren't particularly picky about pizza. It's so good... how could you be? You fit in best in the Western part of the US. You like food that's traditional and well crafted. You aren't impressed with "gourmet" foods. You are dependable, loyal, and conservative with your choices. You are cultured and intellectual. You should consider traveling to Vienna. The stereotype that best fits you is geek. You're the type most likely to order pizza to avoid leaving your computer.

What Does Your Pizza Say About You?