10.10.2007
Internet Swell
After another long spell of small to non-existent surf, a swell logged on to our domain today. The swell was about 13 feet from 295 at 12 seconds. It was fortunate for the CWC boyz and all their corporate soul - a contest with no waves doesn't get headlines. Of course the crew had been brimming about the swell for a good week before hand, the swell having been divined by their favorite internet gypsy. The pic shows Hot Dog dreaming of the session he was going to have once his internet gypsy told him a swell was coming. Needless to say, the masses welcomed the change in the ocean's surface topography. I saw some great surfing at Second Bowl - Noe, Hot Dog, SS, Kirk, DYSM, Hunter, Pat, and many other notables. Given the horde, I surfed the fringes and got a couple into the low tide.
Paint it red - a surf school partisan tried to wash the truth. Unfortunately, they can't wash it out of the lineup. As I was paddling out after a wave I watched some LB graduate paddle for a wave, stand up, and T-bone the Kid (Collin). The Kid was out test-riding his new board. When he surfaced, I thought he was going to blow a gasket, but that's not the Kid. The kid was wide-eyed, but just called the guy an idiot and started checking his board. I asked him if his head was alright, but he wasn't interested in his body injuries, the board was on his mind. Apparently the fact that his body was sandwiched between the LB and his new board saved his board.
A couple of things caught my eye since my last entry -
Chertoff - the wall along the Mexican border will improve the environment in the southwest. That will get the Sierra Club involved.
U.S. top arms seller to developing world. A follow up on our Middle East Deal. Bottom line is war makes money and peace is for pussies.
US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Coalition Affairs, in a official meeting with British MPs states, "I hate all Iranians" - substitute with Israelis, Jews, or Africans and its deemed a hate crime.
So - Corpgov screws up and the screwee wants accountability. Off to court. In two cases recently decided , we see there is no accountability for Corpgov. In one case, a German citizen kidnapped by the CIA, held for five months, tortured, and dumped in Albania took his case to the Supreme Court. The court decided they could not even hear the case, agreeing with the White Wash that national secrets would have to be divulged. Not even a sorry (I despise "sorry").
In another case, an Israeli military-operated bulldozer ran a US citizen over as she stood in front of a Palestinian home set for demolition. She was wearing a fluorescent orange vest in full view of the bulldozer’s driver. The girl's parents want Caterpillar held liable on grounds it knew the bulldozers were to be used to demolish homes in violation of international law. Caterpillar based its defense on proving the bulldozers were in fact paid for by U.S. military aid to Israel. More secrets.
On a brighter note, I challenged a failure to stop ticket I got in Hollister via written declaration and was found not guilty. My defense was based on an argument that the temporary stop sign I failed to stop at was of faulty design. In fact, I think they got half way through my written defense and decided it was too much to read and let me off.
Another classic statement made me stop - "It's time for gentiles to repay their debt to the Jews," said an Evangelical attending a Yom Kippur festival in Israel. "Without the Jews," he said, "there would be no patriarchs, no prophets, no messiah, no salvation." I'm a Himdu.
I'm going to admit here that I am a fan of the singing cowboy - Gene Autry. I like that old country western music, and I enjoy his simple B&W movies. Recently, I found he had a cowboy code which he provided kids who wanted to be like him. Check it out.
1. The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.
2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him.
3. He must always tell the truth.
4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and animals.
5. He must not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.
6. He must help people in distress.
7. He must be a good worker.
8. He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action, and personal habits.
9. He must respect women, parents, and his nation's laws.
10. The Cowboy is a patriot.
Well - a little to straight for me, but wouldn't hurt our cowboy president to adopt a few.
A word from Ahmadinejad: "In their (Corpgov) view, human rights are tantamount to profits for their companies and their friends. The rights and dignity of the American people are also being sacrificed for the selfish desires of those holding power."
Change to the Corpgov scheme comes hard - check India chucking the British and elimination of South Africa White Rule. One common thread - non violent struggle based on hitting Corpgov were it hurts most - money. Boycotts brought Corpgov to terms with those it was suppose to serve. Here's the deal - Buy Nothing Day - November 23, 2007 (USA and Canada), November 24, 2007 (international). History shows it works. One day is a start, but it also gives notice. Voting for demons or repugnants will do little to change the current scheme.
It's the last said, but most important - Jason "Penguin" and Shane are getting married spring next year - Penguin is so stoked, he told Fly Trap he could slam him in the head with the green plank and he wouldn't get pissed off. I'm happy for them and hope they stay together for the duration - Red Tails.