Health care bill

Yes, my Republican friends, even though you have opposed this health care bill, we’ve made sure it is going to cover you, too, in your time of need. I know you’re upset right now. I know you probably think that if you did get wiped out by an illness, or thrown out of your home because of a medical bankruptcy, that you would somehow pull yourself up by your bootstraps and survive. I know that’s a comforting story to tell yourself, and if John Wayne were still alive I’m sure he could make that into a movie for you.

But the reality is that these health insurance companies have only one mission: To take as much money from you as they can — and then work like demons to deny you whatever coverage and help they can should you get sick.

So, when you find yourself suddenly broadsided by a life-threatening illness someday, perhaps you’ll thank those pinko-socialist, Canadian-loving Democrats and independents for what they did Sunday evening.

If it’s any consolation, the thieves who run the health insurance companies will still get to deny coverage to adults with pre-existing conditions for the next four years. They’ll also get to cap an individual’s annual health care reimbursements for the next four years. And if they break the pre-existing ban that was passed last night, they’ll only be fined $100 a day! And, the best part? The law will require all citizens who aren’t poor or old to write a check to a private insurance company. It’s truly a banner day for these corporations.

So don’t feel too bad. You’re a long way from universal health care. Over 15 million Americans will still be uncovered — and that means about 15,000 will still lose their lives each year because they won’t be able to afford to see a doctor or get an operation. But another 30,000 will live. I hope that’s ok with you.

Pirate Bay

I was reading today in the paper, that soon downloading free music will become illegal and some internet providers will cut or slow down the connection speed.

I think this is awfull, the EU has declared that access to the internet is a basic human right now, and this government with the backing of wealthy buisnessmen are bringing in this repressive law.

In my view, this will do far more damage to their fans, this is just another case of the government limiting our freedoms................

Anti-Christ

Well, i did promise i would review this film. To start of, i wouldn't recommend this film to people who are sensitive.

Its a horror directed by Lars Von Trier, whos directed films like dogville and manderlay, so you can guess this film isnt going to be a walk in the park.

Firstly i think the cinematography is superb in this film, the film starts of with the death of an infant child, whos parents are played by William Dafoe anc Charlotte Gainsburg, after this horrific even they go off to their woodland cabin, to help repair things between them.

But as you can probably guess, things take a sinister turn, there is evil afoot in the woodland. Overall i actually really enjoyed this film, however there are many scenes that would probably cause people some distress, so watch this with an open mind and a strong stomach, i give this a 7 out of 10.

American Beauty

My depression, this weekend has been on a holiday.

I'm a bit apprehensive about going back up north for the summer, theres a differance between Chorley and London!

I was thinking this weekend, that how people seem to be reluctant to have an opinion, i much prefer people with strong opinions than people who bore me to death. Even if its totally differant to what i think, just to hear people say what they really think is what i look for in someone.

Tonight i'm going to watch Antichrist by Lars von trier, so i'll write a review of it tomorrow.

I do hope my depression stays away, but i know it'll probably come back eventually.

This one is for my wonderfull mother, who does everything for me, she means the world and more to me, she brought me into this world and i'am still ever so gratefull, even know i may not show it. One truly wonderfull women........

The Modern tate

I took a trip to the tate modern today, i really liked it, but especially the exhibition on vienesse actionism, i really like how they push the boundries of the taboo, i think its real fascinating.

Below are some more tamer pictures, but if you are interested you can see some of the more interesting pieces on google: -

This movement really came in the 1960's and 1970's were artists used their bodies for art and for performance, they are probably most famous for depictions of brutal images of blood and dead animals, i would put some more on here, but i dont want to get banned! but please do check it out, i find it really interesting. Not for the squemish!

I love Secularism

I was thinking today, that how certain religions seem to hate secularism.I see this as a pointless way of thinking, if this country was not secular, just think how much harder peoples lifes would be.

God would be called into areas of society that religious zelots should not go, i like to see people have the freedom to practice whatever religion they want to. Secularism is the best friend of religion, just think if we were in a one religion state, how repressive and how un"democratic" it would be.

I think its a good thing people have the option to live in sin, if they so wish. People come to this country for freedom, away from repressive one religion state. This stems really from a great programme i happened to catch on radio 4 the other day.

Do check this link out, it will be worth while

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00r7lpv/Lent_Talks_Maajid_Nawaz/

Oh and the running is going good too, i depressed myself yesterday, i cant help but see the future in a negative way, i dont know why i do this, i just wish i didn't, and i do wish i could just be more positive.

and i'm kinda addicted to this: -

The running man

Recently the weather in London has been really spring like, which makes me really happy, i'm not a big rain person.

I've taken running up again, which is really good, one it helps me mentally and two its just great to be out and get fit. so i ran with my house mate rob today which was fun, its funny how people look at you when your running especially in london, i'm sure they think we will mug them.

Things are coming to an end for me in London this year, its gone so fast and i'm really proud of myself for getting through it!

As per usual, i'm going to go off on a political tangent here, but i think its so interesting what the guardian says: -

The US is facing a surge in anti-government extremist groups and armed militias, driven by deepening hostility on the right to Barack Obama, anger over the economy, and the increasing propagation of conspiracy theories by parts of the mass media such as Fox News.


The Southern Poverty Law Centre, the US's most prominent civil rights group focused on hate organisations, said in a report that extremist "patriot" groups "came roaring back to life" last year as their number jumped nearly 250% to more than 500 with deepening ties to conservative mainstream politics.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/04/us-surge-rightwing-extremist-groups

bye folks.............................