[the] Poet Demas is dead

420 Thoughts

2009-04-20T17:21:11Z

Every day I see it: That horrible lie fest of a PSA released by the propagandists known as Above the Influence. The group has been known to release libelous material about users of marijuana, all of which are based on propaganda of the past and pop culture stereotypes. Marijuana doesn’t lower your grades, doesn’t cause you to steal, doesn’t make you passed out at a party so your friends can draw on you, doesn’t make dogs talk to you, doesn’t do any of the stuff these PSAs claim it does – in fact, alcohol causes these things tagged along with acid (considering that dog talking business).

None of these things are new, really. Marijuana has been demonized over the last one hundred years for several reasons:

• Racism
• Fear
• Protection of Corporate Profits
• Yellow Journalism
• Ignorant, Incompetent, and/or corrupt legislators
• Personal Career Advancement and greed

Up until the early 1900s, cannabis has been used to make clothing, rope canvas and other sorts of household, farm work – even war! – materials. Lo and behold, it wasn’t until a few Mormons who went to spread the word in Mexico, that the ever useful cannabis went from saint to sinner. In Mexico, the Mormons witnessed Mexicans using the plant as a pastime. Needless to say, the Mormons took it up, brought it back to Salt Lake City and the church was not happy. In 1915, Utah motioned to make it illegal. Several states followed, including Texas where one senator said on the floor, “All Mexicans are crazy, and this stuff is what makes them crazy.” Nice job.

In the 20s, along with jazz, marijuana was seen as a black thing. Only black people used it and it influenced their devil music. Funny thing is, the white kids snapping their fingers along with the sexualized soundtrack were also trying the drug. Racism, again, reared its ugly little head: “Marihuana influences Negroes to look at white people in the eye, step on white men’s shadows and look at a white woman twice.” More laws were passed, this time with false news stories indicating that marijuana use caused violent crimes and homicides. Great job.

When Harry J. Anslinger came into the story, he was out to make a name for himself in the Bureau of Narcotics. Using racism, Anslinger made sure that the hero of yesterday old was no the villain for the 20th century:

“There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others.”

Anslinger got help from newspaper owner, William Randolph Hearst, who invested in the timber industry to support his newspapers. Hemp threatened his stock hold and there for had an agenda. He was also – surprise, surprise – a racist who hated Mexicans. Using his newspapers more lies were published and more fear was instilled in the “good” people of the country.

Let’s fast forward a bit, shall we? During the Nixon years, The National Commission on Marihuana and Drug abuse was handpicked by Nixon himself – 13 members and most of them were to agree with his view that cannabis was in fact a menace. They later decided that the truth should be revealed. Later, President Reagan would ignore the facts of cannabis, including the health usage.

There are a several positive uses for cannabis, some of which we already knew, but refuse to believe. They include: IBS, general anxiety, PSTD, insomnia, hindering certain cancers (including Breast cancer), chronic pain, depression, etc. So why is this still illegal, and why are we still being lied to? Rather than being “Above the Influence,” we should perhaps be above the lies and propaganda. We should be allowed to know the truth.

Know your death rates:
Deaths caused by Alcohol per year 75,000
Alcohol related car accident fatalities 40,933
Alcohol related illness fatalities 34,833
Deaths caused by under aged drinkers per year 3,500
Deaths caused by drunken homicide by under aged drinkers per year 1,600
Deaths caused under aged drunk driving per year 1,400
Suicide deaths by under aged drinkers per year 260
Nonviolent deaths of under aged drinkers (including alcohol poisoning) per year 300+\-
Deaths caused by Tobacco per year 367,500
Death from prescription drug overdoses per year 20,500
Death caused by illegal drug overdoses per year 4,500
Deaths caused by Marijuana per year 0

Miss me miss me now you gotta...

2008-08-30T08:21:23Z

It's been quite some time, hu? Did any of you miss me? Did any of you care?

visit me, please? I get lonely.

India Broadband

2008-06-23T18:54:29Z

I seriously don't know what India Broadband is to be truthful. But here I am, writing a blog about it. Long time no see, fellow readers. Thought I was dead, didn't you? Well, don't worry, for a moment there, I was. So why India Broadband? My questions is, why not? The forum's great.

It has slightly interesting things like a Bollywood topic, an automobile topic and a buy, sell or trade forum. Just explore the forum and find something that suits you.

Cheap Hotels in Japan

2008-05-23T17:30:21Z

El Senor and I plan our escape of the Valley by driving into foreign lands, but that's easy to do when you're in the gray zone because anything north is foreign. You all should think about leaving the country. Make a great escape. Make it like a prison break, ala Lost in Translation. Instead of trying to escape Japan, you should try to explore it and make a new identity for the short period you're abroad.

But where do you stay in Japan and how you avoid that embarrassing moment of "lipping" someone's stocking? It all depend where you want to go. Visit Tokyo and you just might see Gojira marching along the streets, but that's probably not true. You could stay at the Washington Hotel Chiba and enjoy the sights. Or perhaps try out one of the different Yokohama hotels. Most of them are fairly inexpensive and gives you enough space to have a grand old time away from the fingers of this country.

So this summer, enjoy yourself and get away.

Cable City Blues

2008-05-11T16:40:22Z

My cable sucks. Should've known better than to trust a company that uses a bird for its mascot. Alas, I have to settle with my mistakes and live on with life. However, I know there's a silver line somewhere and I'm searching for it. If I had the chance to choose, I'd grab myself a company that didn't give me bad reception, constant flickering of signal - give me a rainy day and I'll give you a day when my signal fades, snowy screens and fuzzy pictures.

And not just that, but I want a company that gives me a good HD deal as well. My family and I are thinking of jumping into that world because we're uber jealous of our friend's TV. The quality is crystal clear and it's just gives us that inside experienced that DVDs promised us all those years ago. Why not have it without the disk? And Local Channels? We want those as well. I'm not sure how the competitors are with them, but we want a good deal for that as well. And because we're such a cultured family, International channels are a must. This way we can enjoy the beautiful sounds of other countries and get to watch our favorite Telenovellas at the same time.

Writer's Block: Back in Time

2008-04-16T15:26:16Z

If you could travel in time, which era would you visit and why?

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Back to the time before LJ had these fucking "writer's block" pieces of shit.

Hey all, I've moved to Blogger ---- three new blogs up!

Ennui Prayer
Ennui Reviews
Sex Wednesdays (NSFW)

Ringtones @ Custom Addict

2008-03-27T20:56:22Z

Some people like deals. I know I do. I mean, I shop at locations for used books because it's cheaper than buying one new book. The same goes for ringtones, I suppose. We're all looking for an awesome deal.

Ringtones, like all things, is all preference. Do you like country or do you like Rock 'n' roll - of course, if you're like Donnie, then you're a little bit both. Music shows personality. With all the choices you've got in ringtones, you can find the right track for each of your friends.

There are other choices, so many, your head'll spin!

I know I'm a shitty friend

2008-03-16T02:30:43Z

Don't forget to stay updated on my boring ass life @ Ennui Prayer

And don't forget to whore Ennui Files to all your writer, poet and photographer friends.

As for present situation, I'm still not taking any calls. Sorry, I know you're all worried and anxious with talking to me, but I think I need a break from the communication cycle. I really need this time alone and I hope you all can respect that. I'm sorry if you think I'm shutting you out, but I need this. I need time to reflect, and to write, and to think. But most of all, I need time to grow.

Thank you for your love and support,
G.

Repost!!!!!

2008-03-14T08:56:19Z

The Ennui Files is looking for writers and photographers to contribute to the blog. Anyone with a WordPress account may contribute as long as they follow the rules. I haven't decided to open Blogger/LiveJournal version of The Ennui Files solely because I dislike blogger (Livejournal would mean a community) and enjoy WordPress so much more.

So if you're a writer or photographer or know one who wants to show off their skills, please refer to the links posted above. To be added to the contributor list, please read the rules and follow the instructions provided.

Thank you,
Ennui Prayer

Ringtones

2008-03-07T18:18:55Z

My friend Clara loves music. Music and dancing that is. It's rather crazy because I've never known anyone like this before her. Most of my friends are laid back, relaxed sort of people. But Clara loves moving. But sometimes the music isn't always there. Lucky for her, ringtones are becoming clearer and clearer on cell phones. This provides Clara with better sounding tunes that she can listen to, or show off to her friends.

However, not everyone likes real sounding music. In fact, most of the time, people like me are annoyed by the sound when we're at the stores, in diners, in the classroom, etc. For us, there are polyphonic ringtones that merely imitate the beat to our favorite songs, be it 2Pac, Korn or Nsync.

And ringtones come in many forms. There is Hip Hop for those of you who like to "roll wit it." For you cowboys and cowgirls, there are famous country songs. And if you want to really get people, there are sound ringtones and funny ringtones that'll leave your friends in stitches.

Ennui Prayer

2008-02-16T07:28:30Z

I now direct you to [....]

I realized something

2008-01-26T09:51:33Z

I hate fat, ugly condescending people on LJ. Who don't have anything intelligent to say and will probably never feel love because of the void within themselves, which they probably fill up with grits and shit.

.....in short, I'm beginning to hate LJ.

blah

2008-01-11T08:13:24Z

95% Mike Gravel
95% Dennis Kucinich
86% Chris Dodd
85% Barack Obama
84% John Edwards
82% Joe Biden
81% Hillary Clinton
73% Bill Richardson
36% Rudy Giuliani
25% Ron Paul
21% John McCain
16% Tom Tancredo
15% Mike Huckabee
14% Mitt Romney
6% Fred Thompson

2008 Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz

Free Ringtones

2007-12-24T15:51:13Z

My aunt got me a new cell phone, nothing fancy, but still cool. It sure as hell beats out my random gray one. However, I've come to the realization that nothing on the cell phone, ring tone wise, is worth having. Such dismay, I figured that nothing would save me from my Legends of Zelda-esque ring tone. Until I found some free ring tones.

We all know that I'm a rocker but there's so much more when it comes to the selection. I'm sure a lot of you are down with hip hop tunes, and they accommodate you as well. This place has everything you could ever ask for in the ring tone world. And if you're one of those, like I am, who hate to hear bits of audio recordings as a ringer, then worry not, the site also offers polyphonic ring tones as well.

So if you're tired of the same ol' same ol', then take a gander at this for free ring tones. I'm sure you won't be disappointed ;)

Started crying and I couldn't stop myself

2007-12-16T19:34:20Z

I graduated!!!!

It's over, for now. There was a moment at the graduation ceremony that I started to wish I could let go of my anger (I don't hate him) and allowed my father to be there. But I didn't feel right giving him a ticket because in the reality of it all, he never really did much in my life except set up an example of the man I don't want me to be. I mauled over it for a while the other day, but I came to the conclusion, if I invited him and he didn't show, then I'd be that boy again in the driveway. I don't want to go back to that helplessness of my youth. I have to accept it. I don't hate him, but I don't like the person I remember him being.
    I invited, instead my friends (my family members, the gazillion my mother invited) back out. Uncle was sick. I didn't have to be Emo after all. I got there to see Jessica from STD and then met up with Abby. We were put inside an uncomfortably packed room--I'm claustrophobic--and waited there for about an hour or so. I was told twice, by to different people, not to be the one who falls down. All in jest and I took it like a joke, up until that guy tripped in the roll before mine. Fuck, that's gonna be me on stage, I thought, I was nervous. But I didn't fall (sorry, youtubers). I was happy, though, with the fact that I didn't have to shake Blandie's hand. (See, dreams and wishes do come true.)
    But while sitting in that fifth seat, I started to slowly realize something. I looked back at the last four years of my life. From the beginning to the end. The me in 2003 isn't the person I am now. When I entered college, I was one and a half years behind my high school graduating class. I was with Jessica and miserable as ever. I was combatting a horrible depression that kept me back as much as possible. I broke up with Jessica shortly after and got with Jyg shortly after that, and I've been with her ever since.
    College had its advantages, but I felt like I would never make it out. I had Miranda and Monica, but soon I lost contact with Monica (campus wise) because she dropped out of the Logic course and Miranda continued on. But making new friends was going to be hard and I didn't think I had it in me. I walked around trying not to be noticed. I never talked a single word. In 2004, my depression hit me with a new weapon. My claustrophobia started to get worse. I couldn't go out to a public place without wanting to get out as quickly as possible. I'd turn pale white, becoming more anxious. It kept me inside for days. I'd get sick from class and would constantly miss school. Annoyed, I went to the doctors and they told me I had a stomach problem. I knew that wasn't the case at all, but I went along with it. When I went back for my check up, I took this test that said "If you said yes to at least one of these five questions" then you have signs of depression. I answered yes to four of them. The doctor lady then sent me to the UTPA couseling center where I met Veronica and started to deal with my problems with her. I didn't want to go at first, but Jyg sent me on my way.
    2005 had more problems that I didn't know how to deal with. My friends were different as well. Miranda had dropped out of school in Dec 2003 after having become pregnant, she got married. 2005 gave me a car accident, leaving me with the precursor of who'd I be two years later. When it happened, I looked to make sure Jyg was all right. We got out of the car and I asked the guy we'd hit if he was all right (it was still his fault, by the way). I called Jyg's mom because she couldn't, I handled the police officer's questions, I called my mother. Through it all, even though I was more panicked than I'd ever been, I handled it with ease. Veronica said it was something she noticed in me. The confidence. So in 2006, at the end of the year, when Celina was graduating, and there'd be no president for STD--along with the support of my mother, Veronica, who nudged me into it, and Jyg--I said I'd take the job. No one would run against me. I was nervous and didn't know what to do or knew what trouble I'd get myself into. I didn't know shit. I'll admit that now because my term has ended, but seriously guys, I thought I was going to be the death of the organization. I didn't know what it meant to lead or anything of the sort. But 2007 showed that I could take the pressure. And while not all my members liked me, I did win over a few loyal members who were more hard working than I ever was as a member or as an officer.
    So the difference I saw is that I no longer let myself be the follower, but a leader--even though I tricked you all into thinking I was leading you. I wanted to tear up, much like I wanted to tear up at Joe's wedding when I made my speech, because I knew that I'm no longer that kid. Knowing you're all grown up is a scary thing to deal with. I've accepted it. I've never been this "damned happy" in my entire life. And who can ask for more? I have a wonderful girlfriend who has been there through my troubles, my anger and frustration and still loves me for the good. I have great friends who have seen me at my worse, my best and all those moments in between. I have new friends who I just got to know and now reluctantly have to see a few of them go. I have conquered my depression, even though we all have our moments.
    Yesterday, was my graduation. I did at 25 what no one else in my family has done. I graduated. With the love of my family, my friends, my demons and my "angels." I was there, witnessed by two of my friends, my girlfriend, my mother, my brother, my aunt and my grandmother and in my heart, my other grandmother, Damian, my grandfathers, Jay (who couldn't make it), The Binx (who couldn't make it), Teddy, and all the rest of you who have made my life a rollercoaster of drugs, anger and desire. But especially, the person my father used to be.
    I did it for you all as much as I did it for myself.

Writer's Block: I Rock The Microphone

2007-11-16T17:50:09Z

What song makes you rock the karaoke mic?

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Karaoke? Seriously? I have no time to rock out with the all americana passtime for pointless American Idol tokin' morons. Karaoke, in its own essence, is not only a down fall for our culture, but for music everywhere. And somewhere out there, some four people are forming a band because they can jam out to Journey.

Listen, you can't sing. No one sober wants to hear you sing. And LJ, get better prompts for me to write about.

Guitars

2007-10-29T19:03:28Z

I suppose I wasn't that much different than most boys in high school. But that's only because I secretly wanted to play guitar. I'm not sure why I wanted to, but guitars were quite possibly the coolest things on campus. And lately I've found myself looking at guitars and wondering what could have been.

That I've found this nifty website, I've also been remembering all the those daydreams of playing a the greatest instrument in the known world. Guitars like Inbanez Grg170dx with its jet black color brings a sparkle or two in my eye. Of course, this isn't in my price range, but that's okay, the whole website has many guitars to offer a novice and pro alike. I mean, who wouldn't want an Angus Young signature Gibson?

And there's more: A Fender Deluxe Lap Steel, Dean Vendetta Xm, Yamaha, Jackson and so on.

Not a big spender, no problem, there are guitars listed under $190. And if money is no object, then I suggest you go for that Angus Young singature. I would.

Monkey breasts...jenn gets the joke...

2007-10-23T05:23:55Z

What type of Fae are you?

Wah!!!!!

2007-10-14T03:40:08Z

I need this...or I really want it...

Rest in peace, Tammy Faye

2007-07-22T06:17:56Z

7 March 1942 - 20 July 2007

..........

2007-07-21T18:20:59Z

DEAR INTERNET AND INTERNET PEOPLE,

PLEASE CAN IT WITH THE WHOLE HARRY POTTER NONSENSE. FRANKLY, I DON'T CARE!

THANK YOU.

YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD,

POET DEMAS

:P

2007-06-26T19:12:01Z

MindMap

Big Island Hawaii luxury homes

2007-06-11T21:40:34Z

Work has got me bummed. I need a vacation, one longer than the week I have off. I want to feel the sandy shores of whatever. I want to go to Hawaii. See the sights and stay somewhere wonderful for a change.

I wonder what a Maui vacation would have in store for a lowly parking attendant such as myself. The airfare and prices seem quite affordable and it would be great.

So who wants in?

Woman In SHOWER!!!

2007-06-01T06:28:07Z



"Woman In SHOWER!!!" on Google Video
www.igochat.net Not sure whether to laugh or feel insulted...i suppose it's time i turned in my penis...cos I'm not a "real" guy...

I'm gonna go dance in the street now...

2007-05-15T18:17:29Z

1933-2007

Hate monger Jerry Falwell is dead, and all I got to say is good fucking riddance.

Now all I have to do is wait for this guy to die so I can make my move:

But seriously, i'm gonna go dance in the streets now!!!!!