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Does Media Control Us?

Just browsing through a few sites, and came across this quote.... If you are open-minded, it will really make you think. "Educatio est omnium efficacissima forma rebellionis" which is scripted in Latin. The English translation means "Education is the most effective form of rebellion". The moral of Thorin's quote is that much more can be accomplished with a book rather than a bat. The system itself cannot be beaten by simply dropping out and having a middle finger attitude. To truly make a difference, you need not only angst, but also a firm foundation on what makes the system what it is. Past revolutionaries (Che, King Jr, Gandhi....) all knew how to use the system to their advantage and bring about change. Society loves stupid people because they are so easy to control. To truly make a difference organize with the tools that truly bring about change: Education and Unity. The sheep (people in general) are force fed crap everyday via the media. Unfortunately, the

Life Changing

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Ok. This has got to be one of the greatest things I have ever done in my life. It was completely surreal. The WHOLE concert was so amazing, that I do not even have the words to describe how it was. Great music, GREAT bands, and Dan caught the guitar pick from Godsmack as a BONUS!! Wow...that is all I can say. Wow. And YES, this is how close I was to the stage. When we were handed "mosh area, enter at your own risk" wrist bands, I wondered... We were thrashed, but enjoyed the whole thing! Shinedown was completely awesome. They did such a great job of singing live. We were so impressed with them. Rob Zombie was awesome too, but it was so insane there when they were playing, that we didn't get to enjoy the music. Everyone went nuts! then Godsmack...Oh my. They were just beyond words. I was moved...that is all I can say. MOVED! The band that had got me through anger management with the ex, made me fall in love with my husband once again...(as I do over and over)