2010 North American Union or just a 'security and prosperity partnership'?!

Below are three reports by CNN's Lou Dobbs on the behind-the-scenes work being done to create a North American Union, reminiscent of the E.U., by 2010. I don't know how they're going to pull this off given the disparity of wages with Mexican labour, but, whatever this nascent union grows into should be interesting and worth watching more closely.

The American government maintains (www.spp.gov) that this is just a 'Security and Prosperity Partnership' designed to 'to increase security and to enhance prosperity among the three countries through greater cooperation'.

Here's an interesting timeline (at another site, which opposes the union) of related events covering much of the 20th century leading to the SPP/NAU. TIMELINE

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1. CNN Lou Dobbs via youtube.com

2. Here's another Lou Dobbs report, via Google Video.

3. Yet another one, via youtube.com

There are several other related clips listed on both sites (youtube / google vieo) after you finish watching. It's disappointing that there isn't much else in the main stream media about this important event at the moment. A google search will get you started on your way, just remember to stay on the yellow brick road...

We're not in Kansas anymore.


Posted by Toto
(the mut, not the band)

Wacky?

Personal jurisdiction?! Jesus, mary jane, and Joseph!

Click here.

Is this like the time I had that wicked dream I had become a lick-spewing, chick-adorned, 13 1/2 inch-avatared, guitar-gods-of-the-70's rock star only to discover (as I woke up in someone else's vomit, blood, and diarrhea) that I had given Satan general power of attorney?!

How sad and unfortunate for prosecution and defendant, respectively.

Let this be a valuable lesson learned for the poor fellow in question (if he survives the prison sodomy), stick to safer recreations like cigarettes and that lovely methanol-spirited national relic Soju. At least the government gets a cut.


Posted by Tommy Chong

Fever'd Buttocks

I may have committed heresy.

Have a look here for some background.

Yes, I was one of those lazy, negligent, careless slobs that listed the Big Hominid's blog, Hairy Chasms, as 'The Big Hominid'. In my defense, in listing it as 'The Big Hominid' I was referring to the man rather than the machine. But to avoid diddling with excuses, I have come to a more appropriate solution. After pondering on this dilemma for quite some time I heard a ding (possibly from the toaster oven) as I was struck with a flash of inspiration.

Henceforth, Hairy Chasms shall be listed on this site as fever'd buttocks, which is a reference to one of my favorite and most inspiring poems that would put Homer, Basho, Shakespeare, and Tu Fu to shame.

Posted by Stan the Almighty

Thankfully, I avoided the other problem of listing 'The Big Hominid" under 'T' by dispensing with alphabetic ordering altogether. I don't like being labeled.

Boo!

HaPpY HaLlOwEeN kIdS!!!


All my love.


Posted by Beelzebub, the Tempter.

p.s. Care for a high fat, sugar-ladened funnel cake? No?!?! Oh well then, I'll settle for your soul. Mmmmmwwwwaaahahahahahahaha.

I'll have your souls soon enough you petty superstitious idol-worshipping leeches!

Mmmmwwwwaaahahahahahaha hahahahahaha ahahahahaaaaaaaaaa.

It's all about the Rocket Sauce, man.

As part of a promotion for his upcoming Tenacious D movie, Jack Black produced an anti-piracy bit. After watching it I gave up alcohol, cigarettes, piracy, and started going to Church every day. It's convincing.

It's all about the rocket sauce, man.

Click on the line below:

The power of Christ compels you.




Posted by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

40

Oh my god! My brother is 40 today. Where does the time go?!
Doesn't it just feel like time is accelerating out of control? Hahahahaa.

Happy birthday stud!

I love ya old man.



Posted by A much younger dude. Much...Younger.

Birth Pics

With the arrival of my little bundle of joy last week (see previous post), yes I named him 'Baby Boy MacBook', I thought it appropriate to post some pictures of the first few critical moments as my boy emerged bright and shiny into the world.


Still in his momma's belly.











Emerging head first through the birth canal. Still unrecognizable as he is covered in birth goo. Look closely and you'll see the ambilical cord and remote control.










A proud daddy grinning from ear to ear with my beautiful new baby boy.










Posted by Father & Son

Hello Mac!

Gasp! The unthinkable has happened.

I have crossed over into the world of the Mac user. I'd been considering buying a new laptop for several months. Last week my old notebook decided to help me in the decision making process. As the screen flickered and dimmed with gaining regularity I started thinking more seriously about what to do next.

Well, with the help of a friend of mine, and admitted long time Mac user, I came home Saturday night from Yongsan electronics market here in Seoul with a new MacBook, white. My friend reassured me, "...once you go Mac you don't go back." I gave a nervous laugh as I looked down at the briefcase-like box dangling from my hand. It isn't easy making a big purchase. Although many swear by the quality, design, and functionality of Macs, it is still an unknown quantity as far as I'm concerned, a lifetime PC addict.

The first couple of days were touch and go. It's a lovely beast, but I've had to relearn everything. It feels like the first time I ever touched a computer many years ago. Frustrating. But like an innocent baby looking up at you after knocking over a vase, unable to fathom your anger, you simply smile, explain his transgression, and move on, comforted by the disarming nature of innocence.

It is a lovely creature. And for Won 1,190,000 not bad (the store price was the same as the online price at the .co.kr site.

That's all for now. Nursing a cold and I need some rest. I think I caught a virus from my old notebook. The stress has been overwhelming.

Posted by Anonymous

The Buddha Strikes Back

Click and beware.

Stories like this just get my goat...and roast his yarbles over an open fire. I don't recall ever being ripped off by a retailer to this degree but I have certainly heard many stories from friends and acquaintances.

And you don't have to go far to set off your spidey sense a tingling here either. Anytime you're at Yongsan electronics market be vigilant, do your research, and then be vigilant again. Otherwise it's death by a thousand cuts.

Lightsaber and a Scanners-like mind grip are my weapons of choice.


Posted by Stan the Almighty

Have you seen the Vista?

With Windows Vista* on the horizon about to pounce on unsuspecting computers, we're all going to need a thorough introduction into what it can do, what it will cost to run it(money and minimum resources), and how it will make your life more pleasant by helping you learn to like yourself a little more.

Some development history couldn't hurt either.

Click here.


Posted by Bill Gats