Things that have made me mad in the world this week

1. Christian bashing- There seems to be an ongoing thing where it's almost progressive or politically correct to bash those practicing Christianity. While it's very politically incorrect to bash other religions. For some reason, even though most other religions hold even more socially conservative values, bashing Christians is OK. I think this is because other religions are seen as a minority and Christians aren't, so they're safe and people need someone to vent their anger at. The fact you need to vent at a general group of people is bothersome. The fact you'll pick what people won't get mad about and bash that group is cheap. By the way, I am not a member of any religion.

2. Sexist guys- Look, as far as women's rights go, forget about changing laws. What needs to change are attitudes. I am now sick of hearing from so many men about how they want to stuff their sausage in that and how they want a piece of that and how they want that girl's pussy. I hear about all these men glorifying playing women from their own mouths and it bothers me. This is out in public I see it and not just in rap videos. I'm not advocating celibacy or denying each other as sexual beings. But can you not see the opposite sex as something just a little more than meat?

3. black-focused schools- I realize this such a touchy issue and we're all entitled to our opinions on this. But was a lot of blood not shed once upon a time to end this? Those against religious schools, be aware. This issue is coming back. This will be a slippery slope where everyone is going to need their school funded. I'm against funding black schools, white schools, Catholic schools, Muslim schools, Jewish schools, satanist schools, green schools, blue schools and most importantly, purple schools. Greenlandic and Mongolian-centric schools might be OK with me. But kidding aside, I want kids learning together. How do we ever get rid of racism by segregation? I have no doubt racism exists, but this plan is taking the easy way out. This plan is like separating two groups of people to avoid racism so we can sweep it under the rug and pretend there's no place for it to exist anymore. It's similar to my stance on those who have hateful views. Let's let them say, "I'm dumb enough to believe the holocaust wasn't real" and then unite and show the world that this sort of thinking exists and then, of course, expose them for the fools they are rather than sweeping them under the rug. Laws and procedures will do nothing to stop racism if attitudes are not willing to change. If we start separating children into different groups based on race and religion (yes, even Greenlandic and Mongolian kids), it's going to be that much harder to co-exist in the adult world. Perhaps I'm naive or a hopeless romantic, but it's not the Canada I dream of. I just see no progress in segregation. I feel like today is such a sad day in my city and country.

Just a thought

Ever notice how Barack Obama and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson have almost the exact same voice? If he wins, I want Barack to dedicate his victory to "the millions and millions of Obama's fans."

Band Names I'm Copyrighting

If you're starting a band, you're no longer allowed to use these names as they are now property of Mike Lipsius. Using them will require a fee of a case of beer and then a bunch of money if you ever get big.

1. The Cadaver Family Flower Shop
2. Hindus of Scotland
3. Both Hearing-Impaired Leopard and Hearing-Impaired Leppard, Hearing-Impaired Leopyrd remains free as someone else thought of it for me.
4. Jewish Priest
5. Semi-Autistic Machine Gun
6. Sawed Off Arm
7. (for the female punk band out there) Clit 'R' Us, though Cliteracy remains free as I didn't think of it either.
8. Jesus Hates Brampton, Brampton Hates Jesus

As an addendum, also add Jesus Hates Scarborough, Scarborough Hates Jesus and Jesus hates Whitby, Whitby Hates Jesus. Jesus hates Mississauga ...is too long so you can have that if you want.

Copyright Mike Lipsius ©2008

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