Hello to the living, respects to the dead-I have found one answer for things past said-Concerning the day to day of a tool-Disrespect of a right-Laid down in Life's School-I went to the premise-I created song-Sung works from the others-Who sing right and wrong-I compared the kingdoms-Democracy way-It boils down to one at a time every day-Before this can happen-To secure to the light-One must know themselves-Their day from their night. (c.Duck Prod. AC 151109xpvWPs)
I spent long hours-making tapes no one would listen to. I spoke into monitered phones. Sometimes to only laugh at myself. The cause? A DSL invasion. Much like other acts of 'minor infraction-to save a few bucks'-This is one of those things where these words apply. 'Just because one cannot see they are doing damage, does not mean damage is not being done by them.'
A period of hours spent on technical reading gave me this knowledge. I knew it was-I just could not accredit it to my satisfaction. So I studied the 'known mechanics' to be sure.
It is true that a modem plugged into a regular phone line will make a computer functionel for the user. With a router and a 'posted' IPA and URL it may be kind of dependable. (aliases)
I am here to tell you all--It is not functional for the other users. The people with credited accounts. The folks who want the privacy generic to this country and the promise of the Constitution.
It slows the other folks computers. It leaves errant commands on people with desktops. It is upsetting to see the 'data' light' on from my modem after the moniter is shut down.
I do not shop on the internet. I do price research sometimes. I always filter, use 'in private browsing' and have high security settings with 'No Exceptions' on my firewalls. I still get some marketing. I still get obvious small or wrongly confusing, illegal businesses.
Whether they are thieves, people in search of information, ones who are obsessed with a 'curiosity' they can not control, or just cheap, it is unacceptable in this house. Further in the U.S. is is against every venue of law. In this country, every law concerning communications has its 'foundation' in privacy. There is finnesse for protocols and maintenance: They are superceded by the constitution. My reasons for a secure private line are sound. If I suspect someone of using a lap top to my line, without asking, I will jam them.
If I find a hard line hack- I have found that despite what they say- people do not want to surrender something, even if it is not theirs. Even at risk or danger to their freedom and financial status. Not to mention loss of a friend and reputation.
I am done with this on the blog. It was old for me before it began. I can only imagine how ploddingly boring it must be. The information will be useful if someone crosses your line.
It is impossible to know what is what with this tool when there is a security compromise. I like to know what is going on in my home. Even with electronics. Especially with my privacy.
If you got through this--thank you for reading it. I hope that it helps you who are victims of insanity, whether doing or recieving, insanity it is. Peace Tony
Cinnabon Minibon and crispy bacon. Last time I was decadent, I just had the Minibon, but I got logey in the mid-morning because I hadn't had any protein. Problem solved this time.
I'm now fueled to start another day of writing. 25 minutes on, 5 minutes break.
- OK: #havebeer #listeningtophillipglassstation #amwriting #
loudtwitter.com set all this up for me.
In Biblical times, the Scapegoat was an important community ritual, whereby a litany of the sins and tribulations of the tribe were recited, and symbolically laden onto the back of a goat. The goat was then released into the desert, to bear their burdens away.
A cleansing had occurred, through the ritual of naming and atonement.
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But scapegoating isn’t about ritual anymore, is it?
We don’t make masks, or sacrifice goats – we sacrifice people – people who challenge our status quo, make us feel uncomfortable, do things we don’t agree with or think are ‘right’ – or people who fail to do what we have decided they ’should have’ done. Scapegoats are people who are just plain vulnerable to the hostile social, psychological discrediting routine some people use to shift accountability, responsibility, guilt and blame away from themselves. As was said in a recent Tricycle post, “if you want to hurt someone, demonize them first.”
Scapegoats are sisters, brothers, fathers, mothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, lovers, husbands, wives, ex-anyones, co-workers – they sit beside you in restaurants, on buses, and at your dinner table.
Scapegoats are never born. They are made.
Scapegoat could be me …
or you.
Thoughts to ponder:
- Do you feel you have been scapegoated in your family?
- Can you be self aware enough to see where you may have scapegoated others in your family?
- What might change in your family if people could deal openly and compassionately with the issue of scapegoating?
Here's some Christmas Creep for you.
Bah Humbug:
Buy Nothing Christmas (Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping)
Alternatives to cut Christmas Trees
Something for your Festivus needs
Dear Santa letter generator (NSFK) Not safe for kids
A Santa by any other name:
Holiday Helpers:
The Yule Cat, Jolakotturinn
The Yule Goat, Julbock or Julbukk
Other:
Here's a video of when I first sat down after the boy got home:
And here's a not-very-good video of him. Tried to show off his tummy, but didn't have enough light.
You can see his shaved peenk tummy pretty well in this photo, though:
This is some very expensive content for
It hasn't quite been a normal day (Edgar and I aren't feeling up to snuff), so no animal post today either. Honest, I will tomorrow.
Neat things about my car:
- the doors not only lock as you start driving, but they unlock when you remove the key after turning the car off
- the side mirrors are heated - it comes on with the rear window defroster
- it corners on a dime
- great shock absorption
The neatest thing about my car:
- it's mine!
It goes without saying....
I definitely disapprove....
