"The past tempts us, the present confuses us, and the future frightens us and our lives slip away, moment by moment. Lost in the vast terrible in between. But there is still time to seize that one last fragile moment."

A church was shot up by a lunatic. The US government never lets a tragedy or crisis pass without attempting to find a new way to restrict the American people. So, we can expect a renewed push for gun control. There is a lot of propaganda about gun control. So much so that the truth has been lost.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) would have you believe that guns stop murders. The gun control lobby would have you believe that gun control reduces murders. They are both wrong. Gun bans have always had the same effect once implemented: none. They do not create a (sustained) period of increased murders, nor do they reduce the rate of homicides. The gun control crowd is currently stomping their feet and screaming “No, it reduces violence! I’ve seen the statistics.” What you probably saw were studies that point to reduced instances of “gun murders,” not murder. The pro-gun crowd is screaming that gun bans cause crime. At least this is grounded in reality. Typically, there is a spike in murders immediately after a ban, but it is short lived.


Gun control is designed to stop people from killing each other, at least that’s what we are always told. Let’s take a look at the data:
United Kingdom: The UK enacted its handgun ban in 1996. From 1990 until the ban was enacted, the homicide rate fluctuated between 10.9 and 13 homicides per million. After the ban was enacted, homicides trended up until they reached a peak of 18.0 in 2003. Since 2003, which incidentally was about the time the British government flooded the country with 20,000 more cops, the homicide rate has fallen to 11.1 in 2010. In other words, the 15-year experiment in a handgun ban has achieved absolutely nothing.
Ireland: Ireland banned firearms in 1972. Ireland’s homicide rate was fairly static going all the way back to 1945. In that period, it fluctuated between 0.1 and 0.6 per 100,000 people. Immediately after the ban, the murder rate shot up to 1.6 per 100,000 people in 1975. It then dropped back down to 0.4. It has trended up, reaching 1.4 in 2007.
Australia: Australia enacted its gun ban in 1996. Murders have basically run flat, seeing only a small spike after the ban and then returning almost immediately to preban numbers. It is currently trending down, but is within the fluctuations exhibited in other nations.
Plain and simple. Gun control has no significant impact on murder rates. Removing firearms does not typically create massive lawlessness. It is a moot point. These figures aren’t a secret. Why would the governments of these nations want a disarmed populace? For the answer, it is best to look at a nation that has had long-time gun bans that is currently relaxing their laws. Russia recently relaxed its firearms laws. For the first time in recent memory, a Russian citizen can carry a firearm. The prohibited items speak volumes about what a government’s motive behind disarming the population is. Russia has allowed “smoothbore long barrelled guns, pistols, revolvers, and other firearms, as well as Tasers, and devices equipped with teargas.” That’s almost everything, what is still banned? Rifles. So the Russian government has made it clear that the real objective is to remove rifles from civilian hands. The reasoning is pretty clear: you need rifles to overthrow a government.


The Real Reason Gun Control Will Never Work:
Poverty has a greater correlation to violent crime than access to firearms. Education and poverty are directly linked. In short, we don’t have a gun problem in the United States, we have a cultural problem.Home Depot. Most people in the gun control lobby know nothing about firearms or their construction. Everything you need to manufacture firearms is available at Home Depot. The materials needed to manufacture a 12 gauge shotgun cost about $20. If someone wanted to build a fully automatic Mac-10 style submachine gun, it would probably cost about $60. Every electrician, plumber, and handyman in the country has the materials necessary to manufacture firearms in their shop. The items are completely unregulated. They aren’t like the chemicals necessary to manufacture methamphetamines. How is the battle against that black market working out?
We have a society that panders to the basest desires and instincts. One of those is violence. We live in a society where women are given dirty looks for breastfeeding in a restaurant, while over their heads on the wall-mounted television plays a movie that graphically depicts someone being tortured to death. We are desensitized to violence, and we have a generation of people that do not have the coping skills necessary to deal with reality.

Firearms are the Pandora’s Box of the United States. The box is open, it can’t be closed through legislation. If you want to change society, you have to actually change the whole of society. You can’t blame an inanimate object that’s availability has absolutely no correlation to murder and expect to end violence.

Nothing is forever.

Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy – we cling on to them. Not anymore. Starting today we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go:

1. Give up your need to always be right

There are so many of us who can’t stand the idea of being wrong – wanting to always be right – even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain, for us and for others. It’s just not worth it. Whenever you feel the ‘urgent’ need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this question:
“Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind?”
Wayne Dyer 
What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big

2. Give up your need for control

Be willing to give up your need to always control everything that happens to you and around you – situations, events, people, etc. Whether they are loved ones, coworkers, or just strangers you meet on the street – just allow them to be. Allow everything and everyone to be just as they are and you will see how much better will that make you feel.

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“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning.”
Lao Tzu

3. Give up on blame

Give up on your need to blame others for what you have or don’t have, for what you feel or don’t feel. Stop giving your powers away and start taking responsibility for your life.

4. Give up your self-defeating self-talk

Oh my. How many people are hurting themselves because of their negative, polluted and repetitive self-defeating mindset? Don’t believe everything that your mind is telling you – especially if it’s negative and self-defeating. You are better than that.
“The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive.”
Eckhart Tolle

5. Give up your limiting beliefs

about what you can or cannot do, about what is possible or impossible. From now on, you are no longer going to allow your limiting beliefs to keep you stuck in the wrong place. Spread your wings and fly!
“A belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind.”
Elly Roselle

6. Give up complaining

Give up your constant need to complain about those many, many, maaany things – people, situations, events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. Nobody can make you unhappy, no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to. It’s not the situation that triggers those feelings in you, but how you choose to look at it. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking.

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7. Give up the luxury of criticism

Give up your need to criticize things, events or people that are different than you. We are all different, yet we are all the same. We all want to be happy, we all want to love and be loved and we all want to be understood. We all want something, and something is wished by us all.

8. Give up your need to impress others

Stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not just to make others like you. It doesn’t work this way. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not, the moment you take off all your masks, the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly.

9. Give up your resistance to change

Change is good. Change will help you move from A to B. Change will help you make improvements in your life and also the lives of those around you. Follow your bliss, embrace change – don’t resist it.
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.”
Joseph Campbell

10. Give up labels

Stop labeling those things, people or events that you don’t understand as being weird or different and try opening your mind, little by little. Minds only work when open.
“The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don’t know anything about.”
Wayne Dyer

11. Give up on your fears

Fear is just an illusion, it doesn’t exist – you created it. It’s all in your mind. Correct the inside and the outside will fall into place.
“The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt

12. Give up your excuses

Send them packing and tell them they’re fired. You no longer need them. A lot of times we limit ourselves because of the many excuses we use. Instead of growing and working on improving ourselves and our lives, we get stuck, lying to ourselves, using all kind of excuses – excuses that 99.9% of the time are not even real.

13. Give up the past

I know, I know. It’s hard. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening, but you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. The past you are now longing for – the past that you are now dreaming about – was ignored by you when it was present. Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all life is a journey not a destination. Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.

14. Give up attachment

This is a concept that, for most of us is so hard to grasp and I have to tell you that it was for me too, (it still is) but it’s not something impossible. You get better and better at with time and practice. The moment you detach yourself from all things, (and that doesn’t mean you give up your love for them – because love and attachment have nothing to do with one another, attachment comes from a place of fear, while love… well, real love is pure, kind, and self less, where there is love there can’t be fear, and because of that, attachment and love cannot coexist) you become so peaceful, so tolerant, so kind, and so serene. You will get to a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying. A state beyond words.

15. Give up living your life to other people’s expectations

Way too many people are living a life that is not theirs to live. They live their lives according to what others think is best for them, they live their lives according to what their parents think is best for them, to what their friends, their enemies and their teachers, their government and the media think is best for them. They ignore their inner voice, that inner calling. They are so busy with pleasing everybody, with living up to other people’s expectations, that they lose control over their lives. They forget what makes them happy, what they want, what they need….and eventually they forget about themselves. You have one life – this one right now – you must live it, own it, and especially don’t let other people’s opinions distract you from your path.

You have Stage 1 morality, which is described as preconventional morality. According to the studies done by Lawrence Kohlberg, anyone who is Stage 1 sees morality in an egocentric way. This means you make decisions on what's right and wrong based on how it effects you

Jonathan Trager, prominent television producer for ESPN, died last night from complications of losing his soul mate and his fiancee. He was 35 years old. Soft-spoken and obsessive, Trager never looked the part of a hopeless romantic. But, in the final days of his life, he revealed an unknown side of his psyche. This hidden quasi-Jungian persona surfaced during the Agatha Christie-like pursuit of his long reputed soul mate, a woman whom he only spent a few precious hours with. Sadly, the protracted search ended late Saturday night in complete and utter failure. Yet even in certain defeat, the courageous Trager secretly clung to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences. Uh-uh. But rather, its a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan. Asked about the loss of his dear friend, Dean Kansky, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and executive editor of the New York Times, described Jonathan as a changed man in the last days of his life. "Things were clearer for him," Kansky noted. Ultimately Jonathan concluded that if we are to live life in harmony with the universe, we must all possess a powerful faith in what the ancients used to call "fatum", what we currently refer to as destiny.

why a nation of, by and for the people has become the savings-and-loan of a government system whose survival depends on an Orwellian state of constant war.

THE planet Mars is increasingly uneasy about the attention it is getting from humans.

As Homo sapiens discovered evidence of water on its surface, the planet braced itself for very bad things.

Mars said: “I was like ‘don’t find the water, don’t find the water, don’t – oh fuck’.

“Because first they find the water, then they send the ships and before you know it I’m home to car factories, cheese-crust pizza and Roadchef service stations.

“Thankfully the whole ‘mass extinction’ thing seems to be coming along more quickly than space travel.

“I know it’s wrong to want that, but I can’t help it. Just being honest.”

The upper house of Japan’s parliament has approved legislation giving more power to the armed forces. This includes permitting the military to fight overseas – something banned for 70 years since WWII.

Japan is a pacifist country – at least according to its constitution. Article 9, introduced under the occupying forces after the Second World War, seems unequivocal: “The Japanese people forever renounce war and the threat or use of force.”
But new laws introduced by conservative Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will allow a broader interpretation of what the constitution does, and does not, permit – so-called “proactive pacifism”.

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their the one's who saddled germany with debts
and ruined the economy

Your ego is black

 Your ego creates a barrier between itself and the outside world, providing comfort while protecting its emotions and feelings, and hiding its vulnerabilities, insecurities and lack of self confidence.

You are most concerned with power and control, hanging onto information and things rather than giving out to others.

You are very strong, contained and sophisticated, although at times you can also be perceived as aloof, withholding and pessimistic.

Slender Man


The legendary Slender Man has been lurking in the dark recesses of online forums for years now, the spindly apparition mythologized by blurry sightings in monochrome photographs and half whispers of Internet hearsay.
In recent years, Slender Man has become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon, spawning terrifying video games, unnerving fan fiction and even novelty mugs.

"When the world was created, countless centuries ago, it was made under a set of rules."

 

"But our world is not the only world. Sharing this same space just beneath our limited senses lies another world. One likely much older. One where the rules are different."

 

 

"We should not know of this place. But sometimes those who inhabit this other realm will cross over."

"If we can’t handle what’s happening in Syria — if we can’t even get the nomenclature right, insisting on calling these desperate refugees “migrants,” as if they had just packed their suitcases and moved north for a change of scene — how can we possibly handle the more chronic, endemic humanitarian crises of extreme poverty and hunger and sickness? Who, exactly, do we think we are, launching another fanciful campaign?"

Virgo, not to be a jerk or anything, but you think too much. It’s a good thing thinking isn’t deadly. Your biggest source of stress is not being able to organize these thoughts. Make lists. I use spreadsheets to keep track of my day to day tasks. But just writing things down is a relief for you.

 Virgos also think too much, like Geminis. Virgos have a very logical thinking process, and hardly do anything in life without thinking every little aspect through to the fullest. Without making lists to organize their thoughts, Virgos can easily let stress get the best of them. They also can be very critical of themselves and others, and enjoy a profession that requires paying attention to minute details. They are problem-solvers, and will help others solve any issues they’re having in life. However, getting to the bottom of their own problems is a difficult task. Virgos would do well to put their thoughts and ideas on paper, and also not scrutinize themselves and others so much.

Virgos are very meticulous. They like organization and order, especially in the way they communicate. Grammar errors drive Virgos crazy!

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Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)

The Aquarius is a hippie elitist. They think they're the special snowflake of the bunch, constantly looking down their noses at every other Zodiac because they're so basic, man. The funny thing is, their entire lives are dedicated to the pursuit of being unique, so that tends to make them especially boring. They don't realize how boring they are until their bodies are glittered with Chinese symbol tattoos and their Hybrids are covered with every stereotypical progressive bumper sticker there is.

In sum, the Aquarius is an asshole; and they like the smell of their farts so much that everything else ends up smelling bad.

 Pisces (February 20 - March 20)

The Pisces can't take a joke. They're overly sensitive and tend to get triggered all too often. You know the type. They're the ones that heckle at comedy shows when the comedian tells an "offensive" joke. They then go home and write a blog about it.

It's fitting that they're represented by the fish, because they're slimy and cold-blooded. If you know a Pisces, always walk on eggshells because you're going to make them pout with a sarcastic joke or a harmless jab.

 Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Hitler was an Aries. And that makes sense.

They like to throw hissy fits when things don't go their way. This tends to make everyone think they have a dominant personality, because their tantrum is especially loud and domineering, but in reality, it's only a tantrum. They usually only need a hit of bitty and maybe some warm milk and a nap.

Also, the plural of Aries is "Arians," which is exceptionally creepy by itself.

 Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Metrosexual. Materialistic. Money whore. The Taurus can be found at all hours of the day standing in front of a mirror trying to catch slight imperfections. They will then apply a new-to-the-market topical cream to address those blemishes. Once perfect, the Taurus will attend a nightclub and buy a fruity drink and sip, while scoffing at his lessers and their crappy fashion choices.

They are exceptionally boring people.

 Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

A prototypical Gemini has a dual personality. On one hand he fancies himself a genius voice of his generation, and on the other he's a complete moron. One is these ends up being the truth.

Wily and unpredictable, the Gemini loves to make people around them uncomfortable. They have zero tact, grace, or concept of self-awareness. Cough, Mike Myers. Cough, Taylor Swift.

 Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Remember that kid in high school who wallowed in sorrow and liked to cry in the bathroom? Well, he was probably a Cancer. They retreat to their little crab shells when they get their wittle feewings hurt, which happens a lot, and usually explodes in a Columbine-like fashion in time.

Nobody likes them. They're sad.

 Leo (July 23 - August 21)

Leos are disgustingly vain creatures. They demand constant attention, or else they wither away and die. Oftentimes the Leo has a crack team of sycophants just for that purpose, whom he employs to pat his ego and sometimes do his laundry. The Leo thinks he's just being a great friend, because it's a gift to be around him, when in reality his little minions simply hate themselves.

If you call out a Leo's bed hair, they will put you on their shit list for life.

 Virgo (August 22 - September 23)

The Virgo is one lazy bastard. But not in the traditional sense. While it may seem like they're wasting away on the couch eating Pringles and masturbating for months at a time, they're actually making plans. They're meticulous and patient, and they will spend years if necessary analyzing the pros and cons, weighing the benefits, and perfecting the strategy, of getting off their fucking asses and into a cubicle.

They're also racist.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Libras are flirtatious to a fault. This often attracts pigs. They will then undergo serious, lengthy relationships with said pigs and never leave leave because they're too indecisive and don't have the sack.

And they're lazy. Even lazier than the Virgo. They love nothing more than sleeping in till 1 PM and spending the day in bed. They may get up to go to the bathroom or fetch the laptop to masturbate, but that's generally it.


Scorpio (October 24 - November 22)

Butters from "South Park" is the perfect Scorpio. Everyone knows him as the innocent little scamp who wouldn't harm a fly, but on the inside is an alternate ego: Professor Chaos.

Yes, the Scorpio may be a little dweebish, sad, and pathetic on the outside, but they're quite the vindictive sociopath on the inside. You will never know if they're plotting to kill you. Best to avoid them.

 Sagittarius (November 23 - December 22)

Famous Saggitarians: Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Nikki Minaj. The one thing in common? Obnoxiousness.

When Miley twerked like a little white idiot, when Britney shaved her head and went batty, and when Nikki wrote "Truffle Butter," these were the choices of a Sagittarius. Reckless and stupid.

The Sagittarius is also fond of saying, "I'm not religious, I'm spiritual." Which is obnoxious in its own right.


Capricorn (December 23 - January 20)

You try to get them to come out of their shell and hang, but they're painfully shy. They usually shuffle away awkwardly and do paperwork. Everyone in the office makes jokes about it.

Finally, after months of persistence, the Capricorn gets the balls to hang out. You plan to get drinks.

You order drinks from the bar and sit. Nothing. Uh oh. The Capricorn ordered fish sticks and tonic water. This is weird. You realize that you should have never invited him out because there was a reason they didn't want to. They're nothings in the personality department.