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After writing the blog I wrote yesterday I experienced a bit of synchronicity.  This morning I perused one of my favorite op ed writers, Michael Goodwin (you know, an ACTUAL opinion based piece, not an opinion piece disguised as an actual story). His article: “This is what happens when POTUS tweets out your email address”.  At the conclusion of the aforementioned article he coined a phrase for the current syndrome of President hatred: Trump Derangement Syndrome. I like it, it fits.

Trump Derangement Syndrome, or TDS for the sake of brevity, has been alarmingly prevalent as of late I notice. Particularly after the passage of the Tax reform bill.  I’ve noticed the proliferation of nasty commercials and online messages touting TDS.  On BET at the first of the year a series of “Impeach the President” ads have been running in constant rotation.  It’s almost as though the Dems are petrified of one of their ‘sure bet’ bloc of voters would actually support the President. I’m waiting for the public service ads displaying the President in a white robe while brandishing a purple strap on.  But, I digress…

Anyways, so tonight while I was reviewing articles for some inspiration I visited MSNBC. And, lo and behold I hit the mother load. This site is the ultimate in TDS. In fact, they should rename it TDS.com.

Let’s take a look at the following headlines on their opening page:

• Lawyer who once deposed Trump offers Mueller shares advice for Mueller
• How likely is a 25th Amendment removal of a President?
• Billionare Donor: Trump’s dangerous to the American people
• Trump’s raised the sleaze level in public life
• Trump is erratic and unpredictable

And, so on… It reads like a crazed pedophile’s hidden fantasy orgy on a particular target.  I mean, the level of hatred, vitriol, disillusionment, and basic waste of productive energy is insane. Can you imagine if the writers of these ‘articles’ actually put their energy to something productive what they could accomplish?

No, instead they choose to put their money and their efforts in a hate campaign that actually has no chance of succeeding.

An interesting note: The author or ‘The Billionare’ who claims that the POTUS is ‘dangerous’ to the American people is the same overly rich clown who is financing the ‘Impeach the President’ ads on BET.  The irony is just too rich. So, we have an excessively rich man, one of the Democrats viled “one percenters” viciously attacking another “one percenter” who just happens to be the POTUS.  It’s akin to two porn stars maintaining which one is more chaste than the other.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If you have an issue with something put your money where your mouth is. Don’t throw money or energy at useless items (i.e. Impeachment. Trust me, if Bill “the little blue dress” Clinton couldn’t get thrown out of office what makes you think that the current POTUS will?) put your efforts into making a difference. If you don’t like the tax cut you were given then pay more. If you worry so much about sexual harassment in the workplace then stop sending pantless pictures of yourself to your associates, If you think that illegal immigrants aren’t getting a fair shake then stop hiring them to take care of your household, and, if you really want to make a difference than start talking to the American people, ALL of the American people, not just your core group or a University class, and influence them to support you.

Oh, wait, that’s what the current POTUS did and look what happened. Damn him!

So today I’m perusing some on-line newspapers searching for some articles of credibility when a thought hit me: whatever happened to real journalists?

You know the kind, the ones that would write stories based upon a series of facts, or semblance of facts while cleverly spinning the story to defend their own bias. They would write the stories in either their right or left leaning facade denouncing the rise of Fascism and then go home and fuck their Nazi prostitutes while proclaiming they were Anne Frank yet never reveal their secret fetish within their news pieces.

Then it hit me: there are no real journalists left because after the great purge of aged traditionally trained reporters there are only the youth aged in their initial adult years are left. And, therein lies the problem.

A recent perusal of two of the more popular news sites: The Huffington Post and Rochester’s very own City Newspaper helped to confirm my suspicion. The majority of the writers on the front pages showed that they were of the aforementioned demographic.

A reporter within the age range of 24 to 32 years old has experienced the ten recent worst years of journalism.

Almost half of their existence.

Back in the election of 2000, after George W. Bush was named President, it became in vogue to call the President names. Dubya, idiot, etc… became words of endearment leveled at our commander in chief. Journalism descended into a cess pool of poorly written and personal slander attacks at anything a writer did not like.

And, it didn’t stop after Barack Obama became President, it just got worse. So, instead of the major networks insulting the President, the opposition began.

Additionally, during the same time period a phenomenon called “Social Media” reared it’s hideous head. So, instead of hearing insults from professionals the insults were hurled by the general public. You know the type, the self important, half educated, arrogant blow-hards who now were experts on everything from Foreign affairs to Gender replacement surgeries. News outlets turned into Sunday dinner conversations with Uncle Bob and Aunt Louise attempting to force their viewpoints and opinions on you. All the time drinking way too much and having affairs with the transsexual midgets they met on the Internet.

Journalism has never been worst. What used to be left to the opinion pages has now infiltrated every type of story reported. In City Newspaper the movie critic begins his movie reviews with his own personal diatribe about the state of politics today. In the Huffington Post it is now okay to have a story about a non-story with no substantive facts (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fusion-gps-transcript_us_5a550912e4b003133ecd0358?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009).

The amusing item about the City Newspaper ‘movie critic’ is that he actually does a piece every Friday morning on 93.3 FM about the upcoming movie releases and he actually reviews movies that he hasn’t seen yet.

Let that sink in: Hasn’t seen the picture that he is reviewing. Wow, so not only is he incredibly knowledgeable on the techniques of being the President of the United States but he is obviously the illegitimate offspring of the Amazing Kreskin and is a mentalist himself. Obviously when his Mother worked as a crystal ball holder she learned how to cradle some other type of balls.

Now, I’m not picking on anyone but I want to make you think: This is what passes as Journalism nowadays. Heck, you don’t need facts, nor substance, just report what comes to the top of your head and just spout.

I’ll slow down a bit now. Is it really their fault? These individuals became journalists in a time period where the basic rules of news were bastardized. No, we shouldn’t blame them. Who is to blame are their editors.

It used to be that the editors of newspapers would edit and chastise even the best reporters. Hell, I remember when Jann Wenner rejected and disposed of Hunter S. Thompson’s work (of course now he’s the biggest whore in town.) Now, the news business has descended into a ravenous pack of dogs fighting for the finite bone scraps that are known as ‘hits’ to show to advertisers their popularity. Which has turned traditional editors into the ultimate village idiot.

I’ll wrap up this thought process now and will continue it at a further date. But, in conclusion I want you to think a bit as you read the news. Look and study the words, take a look at a movie review and decide for yourself if it’s appropriate for a political commentary within a movie review, and look at the story and see if there are facts or if the ‘story’ is just click bait or merely garbage.

Ciao, now I’m going to crack open that bottle of Evan Williams while pontificating on the virtues of Lou Gramm’s singing in the 70s. Oh, and don’t fret, I will be continuing this conversation…

So, tonight I’m watching the National Championship game while researching for our web page.  The big announcement: Kendrick Lamar to perform at the very first halftime show at a National Championship game.

Really? If this isn’t blatantly transparent it should be. First off, Kendrick’s music is featured prominently in the new Marvel movie Black Panther. Second, Marvel is owned by Disney corporation. And thirdly, the game is being broadcast on ESPN who is also owned by Disney.

For god’s sake people. Stop trying to create obvious advertising coups by implying that they are merely coincidences.

And we wonder why the President of the US touts the fake news flag.

Television has become a virtual wasteland of influence for the simple minded Apple zombies who merely wait for their next instruction: “I must hate the President… DC comics movies are junk…”

Watching this halftime show is akin to watching your neighbor through binoculars as he spreads Nutella on his nether regions while snorting bourbon through his nose and he attempts to entice either his wife or dog in a Ronald Reagan mask to assist him. Yeah, nothing wrong with this picture…

Wake up.

I am going to start a series of new pages on this site. Firstly will be a technical page called “Truly Cutting the Cord” which will be a step by step instruction on creating a home theater PC system which will allow you, the user, to network your entire home with live television and your personal entertainment on demand.  Secondly there will be a page where I examine particular stories in the news and discuss the actual facts behind them.  Called “The Architects of Fear” I will examine particular stories which utilize misinformation to cause fear amongst the readers. Finally, I will be researching and presenting a similar blog on the power of a certain media empire and their use of their outlets to present their own political and social agenda.

As a student of Arthur L. Finkle I’m looking forward to presenting an unbiased yet truthful alternative to the stories that the major networks display. Remember as William Randolph Hearst said: “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war!”  Journalism at it’s heart as never been unbiased.  It’s true nature is to influence others under the guise of education.  Thus, the state of journalism as it is now. There really is no ‘fake’ news, merely news from a particular perception.

Hello, and welcome to 2018.  I hope and pray for all of your good health and wishes.

This year I will begin a blog on my thoughts and hopes for the coming year.  I will comment on mass media, politics, comics, music, and what ever else strikes my fancy.  Rest assured however that it will be constructive and educational.

I look forward to the coming year with a heightened enthusiasm and I hope all of you will.

BREAKING NEWS:

Eddie Deezen tapped to voice Darth Vader In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

• Mortimer Snert
• – 07/15/2016

Darth Vader has been long confirmed to appear in Rogue One: A Star War Story this December. Now, we officially have confirmation on who will be the voice of  the iconic villain’s return to the big screen.

Over the weekend, Disney unveiled a new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story at Star Wars Celebration in Europe. In the trailer, Darth Vader made his long awaited return, even if only as a tease. The new movie takes place prior to the events of Star Wars: Episode IV but after those of Star Wars: Episode III, thus setting the stage for a new interpretation of Darth Vader’s voice.

“Seeing that we’re dealing with a newly emerged Darth Vader, it only makes sense that he wouldn’t have the baritone that James Earl Jones provided him in episodes IV to VI. We feel that the talented Eddie will provide the proper mix delivery of a boy turned suddenly into an evil man with his talented voice.” Jon Pendegraste, associate to the caterer said.

Eddie Deezen is a fan favorite veteran voice actor who has appeared on Dexter’s Laboratory and Punky Brewster among other shows in his vast resume.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set for release December 16, 2016.

Dennis has a nice farewell to Darwyn Cooke in our comic page…

Hillary Clinton is considering a running mate who could make a direct appeal to non-supporters of herself, bridging an intellectual and political divide, according to two and a half people close to the campaign.

Clinton’s chief requirements include a candidate’s ability to concentrate on mundane matters and to avoid any subjects of substance like jobs and the economy. The campaign’s vetting also prioritizes catering to social media over someone with credibility as she seeks to further alienate voters knowing full well she has the nomination sewn up.

The Clinton campaign declined to comment on the story.

“I don’t think she’s going to pick anybody who has any intelligence or real stature,” said Naylon Skarum, who has served as a senior restroom aide to Democratic presidential candidates Al Gore and John Kerry. “She definitely doesn’t want to be overshadowed by any one of substance.”

Many names are being floated.

— Rachel Dolezal: the recently ethnically confused NAACP leader. “I think she would fit in well with Hillary and her voters. Being confused and a chronic liar about who she is could play quite well with Hillary’s constituents.” Skarum said.

— Shaun King: the founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. “He is like a Hillary clone.  Confused about his ethnic roots, always correct regardless of topic, and he enjoys using others’ money for his own gains.” Skarum noted. “He would make a formidable partner for Hillary whose name isn’t Bill.  Of course, I’d hate to see the White House after the two of them are done looting it!”

— Caitlyn Jenner: former Olympic medalist, reality television star, all-around stooge. “Caitlyn would be a great, controversial pick.  The press would concentrate solely on her leaving the President to do whatever she pleases. An added bonus will be when s/he finally tires of the charade of Caitlyn and he reverts back to being Bruce. The resulting press storm will be outrageous!”

Tina Fey: actress,writer, overrated darling of the Liberals. “With the public starting to realize that Tina is less than a one-trick pony being Vice President would present her with a tremendous amount of opportunities to make fun of Republican women.  After all, it’s always much more politically correct to have another woman be crudely rude and demeaning to another woman. Tina could reprise her Sarah Palin imitation and essentially extend her career.  This also affords Hillary the ability to consistently pull the ‘woman’ card twice, similar to how her predecessor kept pulling out his half card when criticisms hit too close to home.”

Mitch Kumbaya, who oversaw Al Gore’s packing after the 2000 election commented on the strength of the names mentioned. “While Rachel, Tina, and Shaun are great choices, the one with the most impact would clearly be Caitlyn.  The internet would break with the possibility of the Kardashian girls soiling the White House. It would probably be the closest the White House would be to becoming a Bordello since Bill sat in the Oval Office.  It should be fun!”

Representatives for Hillary Clinton and Caitlyn Jenner were unavailable at press time for inclusion to this article.

By Cristina Doreme
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 06:18 PM EDT

Each year, thousands of American teenagers go abroad to live or tell their parents they are studying as part of different exchange programs. One of the biggest is PSB international or Privileged Spoiled Brats .

Kaitlin Slovowicz, 22, has been in Belgium since August of 2012. She says they are being told to be cautious and be safe, but she says Tuesday’s coordinated terrorist attacks in Brussels will not stop her from enjoying her experience abroad.

Officials say three explosions struck Brussels during the Tuesday morning rush hour. Two blasts hit the international airport. About an hour later, another explosion struck a metro station.

Kaitlin has spent her time in Belgium eating, learning French, frequenting local pubs, and traveling through Europe. She says she learned of the attacks in Brussels by turning on the television in her fourth exchange family’s home.

“I was awakened by the Mother of the house screaming. I thought, “not again, did a rat get in the Guafre mix?” See, although I’ve been in this country for a few years I haven’t bothered to learn the language. Anyways, I stumbled downstairs and saw this carnage on TV. I thought they were watching a movie but from the animation of my housemates I could tell it was real” said Kristin.

Kaitlin is about three hours outside of Brussels. She says they’ve already been told to take precautions.

“We’ve been told not to travel in large groups, not to go to major cities, not to take buses, trains, trams, anything that’s not a car driven by your host family,” Kristin said.

“As exchange students, we’re not proud and we try not to bring our flags. Not just the Americans, but the blacks, the Hispanics, the rich and the poor, it’s everyone.

Kaitlin says the weekly trips planned into Liege and Brussels this week have been canceled, but a big trip planned to Italy and Greece next week is still on.

“You can’t stop your plans for this happening or else it’s almost as though my parents are going to find out that I’m here scamming them. And, I don’t want that to happen, there are still too many pubs to visit. After all, my degree in disingenuous social castes is at jeopardy if I don’t continue.” Kaitlin continued.

One thing Kaitlin says she learned after the Paris attacks was to make sure her story collaborated with the current events. “After Paris, I called my Father from a speak easy in Gutenberg and I made sure he couldn’t hear the other bar patrons. Hiding in the restroom I told him I was studying hard and staying with a family of midget opium farmers in Luxemburg.  He obviously bought it because the next morning a deposit was made on my credit card.”

Adele’s new album 25 aka“Songs for Euthanasia” is breaking records and is the record of choice for those who were contemplating to end it all.
After the whirlwind success of Adele’s previous album 21, audiences and the terminally depressed were anxious for the follow up. Well, we’re happy to report that the golden voice of misery hasn’t disappointed.
While the prior album with its consistent theme of despair, obsession, and stalking was a soundtrack to most hipster men and women along with despondent single parents, the songs on 25 escalate those songs to a veritable anthem. Tracks such as Water Under the Bridge and Send My Love (To Your New Lover) continue her themes of never letting go while the opening single, Hello takes obsessive behavior to new heights.
All this spells success to Adele and her album sales. While it has been widely reported that the album has broken all sorts of sales records, a little known fact has begun to surface. Twelve hanging victims have been found with their Ipods playing the new album in a continual loop.

“Hello, I’m hanging here waiting for you…”

Dr. Bernard Glopf of the Maryland Institute of non-sensical studies stated: “Well, in my professional opinion the individuals who unfortunately decided to end their lives did so after listening to Adele’s songs of frustration and longing. It has obviously been brought upon by the terrible feelings of racism, sexism, and oppression that is so prevalent in our society today. Hopefully, with the action on climate change other individuals can be filled with hope rather than the despair they feel now.”
While it may seem sad for those people, it all spells another success for Adele, who  is the reigning queen of Euthansia Pop.