Blog Feed: Conscious Observer

8 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana

Published on 2013-05-04 12:47:45

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Texas economy is doing better than other States because of rising oil prices, government growth, military spending, fracking, exports, and drug trafficking—no kidding. A recently retired DEA official s

Willful Ignorance is our Greatest Sin

Published on 2013-04-16 15:05:37

The image was more upsetting than a bloody figure lying on a road. It was more disturbing than a photograph of a child with bloody bandages wrapped around the stubs of his legs after stepping on a landmine. It was the most gruesome photograph that I

What’s so Great About Photography?

Published on 2013-03-28 10:44:08

Believe it or not, I used to mock photography. I never understood what was so great about pointing a contraption at a scene or object and pushing a button. I have been quoted as saying, “Ansel Adams? Anyone can shoot that scene with a point-and

Dear Democratic Congressional Committee

Published on 2013-03-21 11:23:56

A recent letter that I wrote to my friends at the DCCC: Dear DCCC, I am a BIG fan, but you are driving me NUTS with your tricks. Stop fooling people into thinking that they need to donate $3 to keep their membership. There is no membership. Som

GOP Supporters View Gun Ban on Criminals and Mentally Disabled as an Outrage!

Published on 2013-01-17 08:41:53

I have seen many comments about Obama’s gun control proposal throughout the social media spectrum—most of which appear as recycled fear mongering pundit talk about loss of liberty.

The Business of Blogging, by John Debar

Published on 2013-01-11 13:27:23

Some people start blogs in hopes that they’ll make money from the ads that people click on. Others use their blog to send traffic to their Amazon page. The luckier bloggers are paid to write about brands, while others do it because it is in the

Thick Skin Penetrated by Faith Extortionist

Published on 2012-12-09 09:39:46

I accept remarks about me being from a starship.

I Enjoy Listening to People Tell Me How Right Romney is for America

Published on 2012-10-22 12:37:21

I enjoy listening to Republican supporters tell me how wrong the Democrats are and how right Romney is for America.

Don't Let Your Garbage Go To Waste!

Published on 2012-10-08 17:41:34

I’ve been told that it doesn’t help our environment.

Boring Debate, Obama Helps Romney, PBS Staff to Go on Unemployment

Published on 2012-10-05 21:52:37

A couple days later and I am still trying to get over Mitt Romney telling Jim Lehrer that he would cut funding for PBS.

I am Told I Shouldn't do It

Published on 2012-09-20 18:20:15

I am told I shouldn’t do it, but I am tempted.

David Brooks on 'Big Government' is a Lost Battle

Published on 2012-09-12 13:18:00

On July 30th 2012 the New York Times published an article by David Brooks titled, "Dullest Campaign Ever."

A Brief History of U.S. Policy on Stem Cell Research 

Published on 2012-08-21 10:20:15

I Told You So! 

Published on 2012-07-08 12:50:52

I am waiting for the right moment to say, “I told you so.”

Coming Soon 

Published on 2012-05-29 21:46:11

I know it has been awhile.

Next Week

Published on 2012-04-27 08:10:33

Next week: “Spiritual” websites that sell rocks, books about magic, and other BS.

Politics, No More

Published on 2012-04-10 11:45:38

(Some of the statements in this article might seem strange to you if you do not know anything about Buddhism.

Don't Believe the Hype!

Published on 2012-03-29 10:43:33

Trying to be Brave

Published on 2012-03-13 12:05:22

I sit down in front of her as she grabs my hands. She looks at me with a big gaze. I look back into her eyes, trying my best to hold back the tears. She wants to speak to me; at least this is what I believe. She has something to say, I just know it, but I think the words have slipped from her mind. I stay focused, trying not to cry. The awkward moment is enough to make an [...]

An Inconvenient Lie

Published on 2012-02-09 18:21:23

_ The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC - a body of 2,500 or so leading scientists in 130 countries) states that humans have caused the rise in our Earth’s temperature. The Earth’s climate change is directly related to the exponential rise of our industrialization, deforestation, and greenhouse gas contributi [...]

It's FREE!

Published on 2012-01-29 14:22:14

_ The power of persuasion is easy to harness. In fact, it is very easy to persuade people if you understand the secret, which really isn’t a “secret.” Are you ready? Offer people something of value or share an idea of which they have a strong associ [...]

Defender of the American People

Published on 2012-01-21 14:19:58

_ On the political compass, I am located in the middle of the bottom left quadrant. Yes, I lean in the same political direction as the Dalai Lama, Gandhi, Jesus, and Ralph Nader. For those who do not know, it means that I stand as a Libertarian on the left. My pol [...]

The Conscious Observer Will Be Fully Operational Next Week!

Published on 2012-01-18 16:58:42

_ My “book” is published! I will now focus on the Conscious Observer. I deleted all previous posts. New content is coming next week. The Conscious Observer is slowly evolving and finding its modus operandi. [...]