NOT FOR SALE: THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST MODERN DAY SLAVERY

Not too many people are aware of the fact that slavery is still going on these days. I mean it’s bizarre to imagine that today’s human beings would find it necessary to sell others or buy others for whatever means necessary. I was searching for something interesting to write about today when I stumbled on www.notforsalecampaign.org and found out about a campaign to end human trafficking. Now I don’t know enough about the issue to pretend to be some sort of expert and spew statistics that would make me appear as such, but I have common sense. I have enough common sense to know that the trafficking of human beings is an atrocious act for which a simple adjective cannot be used. For those who are partaking in this act, it may seem as though life is yours to take, but there comes a time when even the rabbit gets blown out of the whole. For those of you who want to know more about the problem, I suggest you go to the website and read up on it and search for as much information as possible. The more people who know about this the better off the world will be.
The fact is there, as disheartening as it is, it is there for all to see. Let’s re-abolish slavery and this time for good.

Cruz for President

Good old hypocrisy seems to be well and fine in American politics.  One thing that clearly highlights it is the fact that some people think Senator Ted Cruz is a presidential hopeful.  Forget the argument that his politics don't appeal to the general American citizen.  Forget the fact that he was once close to the George W. Bush presidency.  Ted Cruz was born in Canada to a Cuban father and an American Mother.  I find it appalling that people can entertain the idea of a Canadian becoming president of the United States, yet Republican nut jobs have spent a great deal of time since 2008 questioning the legitimacy of President Obama's tenure.  Obama was born in Hawaii, and even that was not enough for the Republicans.  Yet they're okay with a Canadian running for president?  Where is the outrage at suggestion that this overzealous junior Senator from Texas is even thinking about the idea?  Where is Donald Trump and the like?  Why are they so silent about this?  or does it only matter when the Democratic black guy is running?

American race relations have always been terrible, but it is increasingly clear that in this new age we're entering, some people have a real problem with people generally considered part of the minority being in power.  I have nothing personally against Ted Cruz, though I disagree with pretty much everything he stands for politically, but this absurd level of hypocrisy is beyond absurd.

Article: This Indie Rocker-Turned-Congressman Is Ready to Make HIs Name on Immigration Reform

This Indie Rocker-Turned-Congressman Is Ready to Make HIs Name on Immigration Reform
http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/this-indie-rocker-turned-congressman-is-ready-to-make-his-name-on-immigration-reform-20130522

Article: The Other Side Of The Story

The Other Side Of The Story
http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/The_IRS_Scandal_On_The_Ground?src=rss

While I'm not a fan of prejudice against any one group, it is absurd that a lot of these Tea Party groups are claiming to be doing social welfare work. Who are they kidding here? And who in their right mind is letting them get away with this farce?  The system will never be fixed as long as they're loopholes for the powerful to exploit.

Article: Nidal Hasan, Fort Hood Shooting Suspect, Has Received $278,000 In Salary Since Arrest

Nidal Hasan, Fort Hood Shooting Suspect, Has Received $278,000 In Salary Since Arrest
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/21/nidal-malik-hasan-salary_n_3313519.html

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I guess his constitutional rights protect his wages.

Time Warner Cable

As a long suffering Timer Warner Cable subscriber, I have to say one of the best things to come out of that company has been their TWC app.  This app when used on a tablet, essentially allows you to watch TV on a different tool.  This allows me to watch a different channel when my significant other insists on watching another Monk marathon.  I can't say it has every channel I have on my TV, but I'd imagine it won't be long before they offer even more channels for tablets through the TWC app.  One of the best things this app has to offer is definitely the ability to watch show on demand. While this might be an evolution in Time Warner Cable's business model, it won't take long before they're pushed out of the market as more companies like Netflix and Hulu pop up, offering better content and better service.  It would behoove the headmasters at Time Warner Cable to start focusing on their customer service.  The company has a terrible reputation for how they treat their long term customers.  And until they start providing better customer service in terms of pricing, they will be out of business soon.  Focusing on new customers is smart, but when those customers become long term customers you should still offer them an olive branch or you will lose them to your competition.