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Frustrating, to Say the Least

Why are we so apt to sue for every little thing these days? I heard about the class action lawsuit against AT&T for their iPhone exclusivity contract. What??? That deal was made years ago. And they had every right to make it. Why are they just now complaining about it? And now there's a potential class action lawsuit against Apple because Consumer Reports decided to announce that the iPhone is not fit to buy. Nevermind that most, if not all, cell phones lose signal strength when you cover them up with your hand. Nevermind that it's only a handful of people who have actually experienced these problems. Nevermind that if you put a cover on it, the problem goes away. No, let's sue. Let's make a quick buck off of the evil big corporations who don't deserve all the money they make anyway.

And now the Wall Street Journal is reporting that most of the lawsuits against Toyota are based on false pretenses, as most of the drivers had their foot on the gas pedal when they claimed "uncontrollable acceleration." Sounds like a conspiracy if ever there was one.

I'm sick of this "I deserve something for nothing" attitude in America these days. It reeks of Socialism. And I for one won't stand for it.

Summer Wall Art

It's pretty far into summer, but I thought I'd share my summer art with you guys. Sorry it took me so long to post. I think this is my favorite so far... Mainly because I love the whimsy of the shrub and the fern combined with the experimentation with light and depth that I haven't explored thus far in this series. I started with the fall wall art. Seeing these makes me realize I'll have to redo those. I'll keep you posted. Happy viewing!

Rediscover Again

I love when I hear a song again for the first time in a while and because of life's circumstances, it takes on a whole new meaning. It makes me realize how absently I listen to music sometimes. I think because I'm a musician, I get wrapped up in the instrumentation first and often miss the meaning... But today I heard "Always" by Switchfoot... and it made me cry. I realized he was writing to his newborn baby and being pregnant, the lyrics hit home for me. So beautiful.

An Open Letter from Jon Voight to President Obama

Worth reposting. Amen, Mr. Voight.

An open letter from actor Jon Voight to President Obama:

June 22, 2010

President Obama:

You will be the first American president that lied to the Jewish people, and the American people as well, when you said that you would defend Israel, the only Democratic state in the Middle East, against all their enemies. You have done just the opposite. You have propagandized Israel, until they look like they are everyone's enemy — and it has resonated throughout the world. You are putting Israel in harm's way, and you have promoted anti-Semitism throughout the world.

You have brought this to a people who have given the world the Ten Commandments and most laws we live by today. The Jewish people have given the world our greatest scientists and philosophers, and the cures for many diseases, and now you play a very dangerous game so you can look like a true martyr to what you see and say are the underdogs. But the underdogs you defend are murderers and criminals who want Israel eradicated.

You have brought to Arizona a civil war, once again defending the criminals and illegals, creating a meltdown for good, loyal, law-abiding citizens. Your destruction of this country may never be remedied, and we may never recover. I pray to God you stop, and I hope the people in this great country realize your agenda is not for the betterment of mankind, but for the betterment of your politics.

With heartfelt and deep concern for America and Israel,

Jon Voight

Foot-In-Mouth Syndrome and Its Various Consequences

Anyone who knows me personally knows I'm not very good at hiding what
I really think. If I'm elated about something, I won't hide it from
anyone, even if I try. If I'm disappointed in you, I won't be able to
pretend otherwise and I'll wear that disappointment on my shirt sleeve
like a badge of courage. In my short tenure in the corporate world, it
has become evident to me the need to be able to "play the game:" to
learn how to shut your mouth when necessary, put on your game face,
grin and bear it.

Sufficient to say, I am a categorical failure at this necessity. In
fact, I might very well be the poster child for foot-in-mouth
syndrome. And as I sit here typing this blog on my handy little
iPhone, I find myself facing the very dilemma I've yet to overcome.
And I ask myself if it's a betrayal of integrity to pretend like I am
okay with the injustices I see around me. I know, for the sake of
perpetuity, I ought to learn this trait and learn it fast. But
inevitably, every time I've faced this challenge, I've resorted to the
notion of staying true to myself and speaking out for what I know is
right. The situation I face today is different. I've spoken. It hasn't
been heard. So now I'm faced with a choice: shut my mouth or continue
to speak to the brick wall.

And I write all this to ask, what would you do?

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