All society’s demographic find it all the rage,
Internet channels to express love and, or enrage;
A wireless medium for most to digitally engage,
Even religious faiths have now found its electronic stage.
Only two decades since its incipient birth,
Already in the of billions of dollars its worth;
From e-commerce to wood-fires in virtual hearths
But, for some practitioners; a growing, addictive curse.
The abundance of pornography, some would make claim,
Is the root to the medium’s spontaneous, rapid rise to fame;
Arguably, but then, just the same,
The Internet is forever and, forever it will remain.
Technological advancement conjoined with social networks,
Text messaging and, video connectedness the availing quirk;
That’s eroded boundaries between personal time and work;
365, 24-7 communication: for some a detriment, others a perk.
Regardless of how one views this 21st Century technological craze,
Its tentacle global reach makes definite it is not a passing phase;
But what has yet to be determined are its full implications as societies age,
Will it prove a healthy benefit or, a plague that has just begun to contage?
Since December 2011 by this blog, I’ve purged my heart, mind and soul; laying Naykd my thoughts to all, to know but, with time of near four years passage, what most did not grow, is awareness to a wisdom, my words, with hope, would sow. Yet, undaunted I pursue this work, not for the charm of accolade or renown but, for the mere chance of survival from that which ails this world; I feel so emotionally, so profound. It is my only vehicle to solution short of violent revolution upon the corruptness metastasizing throughout this Human institution but to remain discouraged, by its prolific infusion. `Words can be mightier than the sword’ but, for that truth to be known, the right words need be shown, for the courage of strength, to be sown.
To anyone with a concerted interest in international events that shape our daily lives, the revelations brought to public attention from the likes of Julien Assange, Edward Snowden have served to enlighten global citizens to the level of corruption, graft and incompetence of those whom have been elected to represent our interests. Unfortunately, what has been disclosed most recently by Al Jazeera News only amplifies the seriousness of these revelations.
A journalistic investigation stemming from digital leak of cables originating from the South African intelligence organization gain the world an insight to the political conjuring and coercion of rival leaders within the Middle East and the seemingly purposeful effort by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to thwart the United States – Iran nuclear negotiations with sole effort; to incite an atmosphere of conflict and threat of war.
The Al Jazeera disclosure titled SPY CABLES, clearly shows how Netanyahu in his 2012 address to the United Nations mislead the world on the state of Iran’s nuclear program and stage of uranium enrichment. A position to date, though having been informed otherwise by his own intelligence agency MOSSAD, not to be either accurate nor true, he has not recanted.
What is becoming increasingly evident by the `illegal’ disclosures of all that is hidden by world leaders from `WE THE PEOPLE’ under the umbrella of `national security’ is directly responsible for the death of literally millions of innocent lives, displacement and hardship of countless millions more and, the expenditure of trillions of taxpayer funds. And for what?
These critical, timely exposures communicate leadership of the world in the hands of a few heads-of-state, the United Nations and like bodies, can no longer be taken at their word. The issue of credibility of any statement by ANY government official regardless of nationality, CAN NO LONGER BE TAKEN AS CREDIBLE OR TRUE without due-prudence by an arms-length body. A body presently by default, has fallen to government officials or employees of conscience to leak hidden information i.e., whistleblowers and, by investigative journalist and documentarians. Simply put: those whom nati\oanal political leaders make every effort to find and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. And, stemming from the revelations being brought to light, it is clear why!
The only remaining question: HOW CORRUPT CAN WE LET IT GET, before we find a way to take back our World?
In case you missed John Oliver’s rant on LAST WEEK TONIGHT here is the video and follow his direction and lambaste the Phillip Morris International with our disapproval for what they are doing in the developing world
GOD BLESS AMERICA: the insight to criminality of the United States government through its national and foreign policy initiatives enacted in response to September 11th , 2001, (9-11) the world-altering events in direct reaction to its global assault on terrorism and, its failing to bring to justice those whom, within its jurisdiction, have committed acts of criminality warranting investigation and prosecution by the International Criminal Court; would suggest even the goodness of God the United States holds itself accountable to, would be ashamed to give His blessing.
SILENCED: A WAR ON WHISTLE BLOWERS: This compelling and disturbing documentary by the Passionate Eye is a revealing and disturbing look into the lives of three high-profile American whistle-blowers; their story of persecution and betrayal by the system of government they were a participant and believed in and, documenting and disclosure of illegal and criminal actions executed by United States National Security including the National Security Agency (N.S.A); the Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.) and, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) in direct response to September 11, 2001; information believed responsibility of true patriots to the State even given the self-sacrifice they undertook to bring this to broader public awareness.
Not only is this tragic story relevant to citizens of the United States whom, individually are responsible for the carnage of war arguably, illegally, instigated and inflicted on many parts of the globe since 9-11 but too, all citizens to countries such as Canada, Great Britain, nations of the European Union in-short: COALITION OF THE WILLING as euphemistically coined by George W. Bush in his ill-informed haste to inflict suffering on parts of the world he likely knew little about yet, was equally quick to define as part of an AXIS OF EVIL intent on destroying democracy around the world.
Fifteen years hence, the world is rife with conflict ALLagain arguably, as a direct response to events of 9-11. The insight provided by these three admirable, selfless individuals portrayed in this important and compelling expose’ serves as notice to every global citizen: our elected government officials are not beyond corruption and, illustrates fully the demonstrative lengths the policy-makers within the System of Establishment will pursue in and out-of-bounds of national laws to protect their self-interests and, willingness to destroy the economic lives of those willing to expose such illegalities.
Let all-seeing blind providence lead me down the path where there is no road.
Beyond fates unknowing misgivings, let chance guide the way, unforgiving.
Hope borne from faith of belief renders consequence without consequence.
Challenge be the metaphor for insight not yet fathomed, though fully understood.
Credence established is vanity’s beguiling when wisdom’s influence diminishes.
After posting `thought’s de jour’ I realized these phrases, call them what you will, came to me rather spontaneously, with little true, conscious thought. This made me wonder if it might be an anagram of sorts, leading to a greater message. (Stop laughing here)
So taking the first word of each phrase, form a sentence and see if there is any meaning to be taken:
A growing yet, somewhat understated concern, is the burgeoning global debt levels since the collapse of global economies of 2007-08; the affects of which is still evident today.
The alarm-bells of warning are slowly growing louder. Increases in the debt to earnings ratios at all levels of many major world economies i.e., retail consumer debt to national debt, are in the opinion of some eminent world economist, beyond acceptable levels, raising a growing concern for another, potential global economic collapse. One exacerbated by the sudden drop in global oil price and the increased international tensions stemming from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Recent Business reports from respected News sources intent on raising the alarm to this disastrous potential:
a) From the Canadian Broadcast Corp. (CBC) business reporter Amanda Lange: Global debt is growing — and Canada’s household debt is worse than most, McKinsey says The myth that the world is paying down debt isn’t true, Amanda Lang says. That’s bad news for Canadians
b) From The Guardian: Another economic crash is coming. How did this happen? Renegade Economist
c) Thom Hartman Program The Banksters are now Setting up The Crash of 2016
It behoves every individual to re-evaluate their personal financial situation in light of this very strong potential for a second economic collapse to occur. The recent lowering of the lending prime-rate by the Bank of Canada and projection of a further reduction in the Spring, 2015 may seem to counter the projections fostered by these referenced reports. However, as the old motto goes: `better to be safe than sorry’ would be most appropriate given the circumstances.
With trenchant words, raising of symbolic clenched fist;
Calling for others of conscience, to readily enlist;
To stir and fight against mounting, shackling flaws;
Of imposed servitude beneath burden of legislated laws.
Laws conspired by those whom have assumed control;
Enacted by electoral minions whose soul they’ve stole;
Their devious, social, global plan long ago contrived;
For dominance of power through wealth, kept, eternally alive.
This fallacy of dominance held, can no longer be sustained;
Increasing numbers of humanity are unwilling to be gamed;
Ancient tools for control employed over centuries past,
Are no longer effective, their time to end has come at last.
Exposure to hidden knowledge has unlocked the shackles;
No longer is humanity willing to be treated as wealth’s chattel;
Society’s undoing will be this 21st century `cause célèbre’;
A period those whom now reign, will come to dread.
Wings to flight struggle against the weight of self-imposed gravity that binds me to this earthly plain that constricts freedom imagined beyond the borders of consciousness, in futile attempt to mitigate the emotional bleeding hemorrhaging beneath my skin, invisible to the eyes that seek understanding of perceived condition externalized without words spoken.
CITIZEN FOUR – if you are not familiar with the title be aware it is the recently released documentary filmed directed by Laura Poitras. The documentary details the EDWARD SNOWDEN affair of unselfishly and bravely exposing the massive and secret surveillance programs National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States and its international allies collectively conduct on the global population regardless of national origin.
The significant importance of journalistic reporting on the part of Glenn Greenwald, when the story broke reporting for the Guardian Newspaper of London, England and now, a part of the INTERCEPT, a newly formed, self-financed investigative journalistic group committed to continue reporting the SNOWDEN story and similar types of important international stories.
Fortunately there are true journalist such as Greenwald, Poitras, Jeremy Scahill and, the News agencies supporting them, to bravely pursue the type of News coverage and reporting main-stream media have long supplanted with peaches and cream tripe that is of no importance to anyone save for the gullible naive mass audience willing to blindly ignore what is important to their lives and those of future descendants.
The frightening aspect of watching this documentary: it plays like your typical fictional spy/espionage film but then you realize: THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!
It is for this reason everyone MUST, for the sake of the freedoms democratic nations purport to entitle its citizens, not just now but, for generations to come, watch this documentary and share the link:
naykdpoet 