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Friday, 19 April 2013

  • upublic.tv Introductory Survey

    Recently I decided that it's time to resurrect The Weekly Sedition as a video series or radio show or podcast or whatever – something besides a simple blog.

    Since I last produced a show at Channel 27, the station has switched hands, from Quote Unquote to uPublic TV. So recently I stopped by the uPublic offices to see what the signup procedures are – I was told to go to the site, which redirected me to the uPublic meetup.com group. There I had to fill out an introductory survey to join the group. Here are my answers:

    Write a short bio

    I was a producer at Channel 27 for a few years and am looking to get back into the game. More information is available upon request.

    Please answer these questions completely. How did you find out about his group?

    UPublic -- From the web and another producer.

    This meetup -- I talked to someone at the 3rd St NW office. He told me to sign up at http://upublicans.com, which redirected to here.

    Why do you want to join this group?

    To learn how to develop content for Channel 27 and other media outlets, and to "get back in the game."

    How much television program production experience do you have?

    About 12 years on Channel 27 through Quote Unquote.

    Do you understand that you are required to attend two mandatory classes before getting access to any other resources?

    Yes. Quote Unquote has a similar requirement. Most organizations are like that, and the ones that aren't are asking for trouble.

    Besides the two mandatory classes, what other classes would you like to attend?

    What's available, and what are the requirements (costs, prerequisites, etc.) ?

    NOTES

    1. Reposted –

      1. Personal blogs and micro-blogs – Blogspot / Wordpress

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Friday, 05 April 2013

  • A Question about Abortion and Homosexuality

    If the biotech and medical fields were to devise some sort of prenatal test, accurate to 99 percent, that could determine whether the baby-to-be was going to be heterosexual or homosexual, would it then be acceptable to abort that baby if it turned out to be homosexual?

    This of course assumes that sexual orientation is a genetically-determined trait – something that has yet to be scientifically proven.

Sunday, 31 March 2013

Saturday, 23 March 2013

  • My On and Off Switches

    OK, time to take a break from the politicking for a bit, if for no other reason than to prove that I'm not a one-trick pony here.

    I guess it's time to jump on board this particular Xanga bandwagon. Never mind that this will be crossposted to what's become my main blog site.

    First the "bad news" . . .

    My Turn-Offs

    1. Ignorance, especially the intentional kind. Even worse, people who are ignorant, yet insist that they have all the answers.

    2. Habitual tardiness. If you say you'll be there at 7 PM, be there at 7 PM.

    3. Dishonesty. Especially when it concerns where a potential partner and I stand with each other.

    4. Head games about where I stand with a potential partner.

    5. Control freaks. I got it from both Mom and Dad as a kid and teenager – my brother and I were the little flags on the tug-of-war rope. I've seen that tendency in myself, as well, and I don't like it. What is it that Alcoholics Anonymous tells the drunks – "Admitting you have a problem is the first step" ?

    6. Gangsta princesses, with the cheap-looking tattoos and cheesy dollar-store bling. That should be self-explanatory.

    7. Excessive makeup and jewelry. Less is more in this category.

    8. Insistence that I change my views, interests and preferences. Especially when I've already expressed a distaste for the expected replacements.

    9. Expecting me to provide what you want without giving me anything that I want in return

    10. Self-pity – no guy worthy of the name wants the question "Do I look fat?"

    On to the good stuff.

    My Turn-Ons

    1. General agreement and tolerance where my politics and religion (more accurately, lack of religion) are concerned. Better yet, you have similar interests along those lines.

    2. Similar tastes in movies, music, food and drink.

    3. Tolerance for the self-defense tech that I own and sometimes carry. Better yet, you have similar interests along those lines.

    4. Punctuality. If you say you'll be there at 7 PM, be there at 7 PM. Or maybe even a little early.

    5. Flirting and teasing is more fun when it goes back and forth.

    6. Reciprocity – I give what I get. I expect to get what I give.

    7. A sense of humor similar to mine.

    8. The understanding that when you want to get something from me, you have to give me something in exchange. As Heinlein said, "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch."

    9. A potential partner for workouts, sparring, those sorts of things.

    In short, if you see that I makes your life better, tell me. And be specific. Figure out A) what I like and B) what I hate (I'm willing to tell you if you're willing to listen), offer to do A and avoid B, AND STICK TO IT.

    All I can offer here is the same deal – to figure out A) what you like and B) what you don't like, then offer to do A and avoid B.

    FOR FURTHER REFERENCE

    1. John Ross – Ross In Range

      1. Advice to Women About Men, or JR Uses Your Wristwatch to Tell You the Time

      2. Understanding Women & "The Rules" For Men, or Think of it Like Driving in England

      3. Women, Teasing, Tests, One-itis, and Hope, or Ross in Range Stands in for Dear Abby

      4. Ask the Assassin, or The Advice Request Emails Won't Stop Coming

      5. Ask the Assassin: Thoughts on Marriage, or Why the Hell Are You Asking Me, Anyway?

    Copyright © 2013 Mike Blessing. All rights reserved.
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Friday, 22 March 2013

  • DFA Survey -- What's Most Important in 2013?

    Recently I received via email a survey from the "left" "liberal" fascist group "Democracy for America."

    Chances are that they don't actually care about what I think about the various issues – after I clicked the "Submit" button, a page asking me to donate ∅∅∅∅∅ came up. I suspect that's all they were after all along, and that the "survey" was simply camouflage towards that end – "We care what you think. Give us money."

    Here at Democracy for America, members like you make our work possible -- and that means you get to call the shots.

    What are your top priorities for this year? What issues matter most to you? What candidates in your area should we endorse?

    As we work to change our country and the Democratic party from the bottom-up, it's important we hear from you -- that's what being people-powered is all about.

    Please, take a moment and share your thoughts. 

    What is the most important issue to you right now?
    Civil Liberties
    If your top issue is not listed above, please tell us about it here.
    Repealing and overturning unnecessary laws, stopping new bad laws from getting enacted in the first place
    Is there a candidate in your area that we should know about?
    Maybe Gary Johnson?
    What other issues are you following right now? [My choices in boldface – MWB]
    Big Business
    Budget and Taxes
    Campaign Finance Reform
    Civil Liberties
    Economy and Jobs
    Education
    Elections
    Environment
    Gun Safety
    Health Care
    Immigration
    Labor and Unions
    LGBT Rights
    Medicare
    Net Neutrality and Internet Freedom
    Privacy
    Social Security
    Veterans
    Voting Rights
    War and Peace
    Women's Rights
    What state do you live in?
    New Mexico
    Is there anything else you'd like to share about the issues or elections you're following in 2013?
    How about the Democratic Party's elected officials start repealing some laws for a change, and lessen the burden of government upon the rest of us?

    Protecting the individual right to own and carry military-pattern weapons as is supposed to be protected by the Second Amendment is a big issue for me personally. The more likely a candidate is to support repealing the National Firearms Act of 1934, the more likely that candidate will get my support.

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