It’s fun to watch someone go through a major crisis, even if it’s self-inflicted. Puts things into perspective.
Some thoughts I had last night while listening to the rain bounce off my roof:
Ii have spent each day the past few weeks just inches from tears.
it’s a lot of things: fear and uncertainty about the quality of my book being the biggest, having the sit there and take it while some Rich Fucking Asshole treated me like I was a little kid, stupid computer problems, anne’s ex-husband bullshit, and finally the blog trolls (who I really should have just called assholes, because that’s what they are) and emailers.
Alone, I can deal with any of those things, but together . . . well, it’s just too much to deal with.
But the uncertainty about this book is killing me. I thought I had something really good, and shared it with a few people. Most of them told me it was really good, and gave some constructive feedback. A few of them absolutely ripped it to shreds, and gave me some constructive feedback. The result? I found myself unsure about everything. Unable to trust my instincts. I rewrote major parts to please others, instead of myself, and it left me paralyzed. I’ve since decided to just let it go. I’ll finish some grammatical and spelling corrections, complete a few tiny changes where I want to add more information, and publish the damn thing.
I’m scared. I’m scared that it’s not as good as I thought. I’m scared that it’s better than I thought.
My mom told me that I was in the middle of “vast uncharted territory” and that it was okay to be afraid. I’m not so sure.
I shouldn’t have posted my “I’m leaving, here’s why, okay now I’m back but I’m really leaving and I hate you” post. What I should have said is, “I’m overwhelmed with several things in my life, and writing for WWDN isn’t bringing me any joy right now. As a matter of fact, it’s sort of a chore, so I’m taking some time off.” What I posted gives way too much power and importance to a very small group of people who I should really just feel sorry for.
But I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make me feel just a tiny bit better to hear from people who actually SUPPORT me for a change. And Ben sent me a nice cartoon.
Note to self: don’t post when emotional.
And you know what else? I am profoundly upset about war, dreams of war, and the Bush Junta. Patriot II? How the fuck did this happen? How did we, as a culture, sit back and put these people in charge?
And these “Terror alerts?” Does anyone believe them? Did you guys read about the “suspected terrorist” in SF Bay? Some tug boat captain suggests that he saw someone in an unlit Zodiac raft at 3AM, wearing a wetsuit. That’s it.
The CG looked everywhere for this boat and its alleged terrorist, and found NOTHING.
But it’s all over the news, because WE ARE ON ALERT!!1!!11!
What happened to critical thinking? Are the American people so soporific that they can’t see this bullshit for what it is?
And now we’re supposed to believe that Osama Bin Laden is JOINING FORCES WITH SADDAM?
What?!
The timing on this is all too pat for me, and I wonder where the fuck the critical voices are who should be questioning this stuff. Where are the other voices in this vast wilderness? Isn’t anyone willing to speak up?
We are marching directly into a war, though there is massive public resistance to it.
We are marching directly into a war, and the media, the supposed 4th estate, isn’t doing ANYTHING to keep people informed — they’re just propagandizing for the Bush Junta.
We are marching directly into a war, though the rest of the world wishes we’d just mind our ouw stinking business.
And nobody seems to care. And I’m “anti-American” because I feel this way.
I was picking up some tools at OSH about an hour ago, and helped an older woman take some plastic boxes down from a tall shelf. When I put them in her cart for her, she moved a bunch of duct tape and plastic sheeting out of the way. She told me how scared she was, and urged me to be prepared and safe.
That’s perfect. This woman, who could be doing several other things today, is preparing for a terrorist attack, right here in Pasadena. Because she’s afraid. Just like the Bush Junta wants us all to be.
Ugh. Note to self: don’t post when emotional.
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give ’em hell Wil. We love ya.
Oh my Gooood!
WIIIIL!
You’re back!
You’re still here!
I was planning on being slightly depressed for a little while, but you’re still with us!
Go you!
Okay, now that I got my ya-yas out, I can go read what you posted.
*sniff*
I’m glad you didn’t abandon us
Give them hell Wil. You do exactly what you want to do. Write the book how you want it written, its your book not theirs. And don’t let the few “A” holes in this world get you down. And its not a bad thing to get emotional, that is what you have us for. Don’t let the government scare you.We have given you support for a long time, and we will continue. Good luck on the book, and don’t sweat it.
Is wanting peace considered unAmerican? Is refusing to charge blindly into war, leading to loss of life on both sides, unAmerican?
Is it unAmerican to want peace and cherish life?
Then fucking sign me up for unAmericanism, buddy.
Given the quality of what you write on here, Wil, I can also safely say that I don’t doubt for a minute that your book is going to be well worth reading. Even when you’re putting out something really brief on the site here, it’s well worth reading. And I read shit all day that’s NOT well worth reading. I spend half of my days editing bad writing, for god’s sake.
As for the rich assholes, I can’t believe you resisted the urge to tell them to fuck off, given how little understanding they displayed. That’s almost inhuman restraint.
Big hugs to ya Wil. I’ve been feeling like I’m riding in a car with no brakes. It’s a creepy feeling, but I guess that’s what being an American today is all about. One day the history professors will reflect back on this “time of uncertainty”. Hang tight.
As I remember, a group of 7 supreme court judges elected this guy into power.. Not you or me.. To hell with the Electorial College, it’s out of date.. Toss it.. Get rid of it.. Let the popular vote rule the day..
Hey Wil,
Hang in there — hopefully the book stuff will work itself out. I find when I get stuck like that writing, that doing a bit of core-dumping on paper often helps clear the cobwebs and then I can get back to it with a clearer picture of where I want to go with something.
On the war front, there’s a peace march on Sunday I’m considering going into. In fact, I’m trying to decide whether or not to bring the baby along with me, or leave him at home if things go awry.
I feel like I have to do -something- because otherwise my voice isn’t being heard.
We LOVE you Will. You are our light in the darkness. The book is your “baby” do only what you think is justified to its contents. I agree with you about this Iraq mess, it feels like a never ending nightmare. Please don’t give up your journal entries, we need you now more then ever. Don’t listen to other people, listen to your heart. Love and Peace…to you and everyone….
Will,
Right on about your comments on this crazy war talk. It is good to know that I am not the only one growing weary of how most Americans seem to be taking this war as something that is simply a done deal. It is time that each of us gets involved, make your voice heard, write your representatives, protest, and for Christ sakes use your brain.
I feel sorry for the woman you found at the local home store, buying duct tape and plastic sheeting. It is ludricrous to believe that would help in the case that there is an attack. Sure, get some food and water together – it doubles as an earthquake or general natural disaster kit. Duct tape isn’t going to help though.
Glad to see the entry! And good luck with the book. I am in the midst of a deadline writing a book about bird watching in Washington state and I hear you about the self doubts…
Wil,
Wasn’t expecting another post today. Wow sounds like a pretty rough couple of days. I am not one of those that think that you are “Anti-American” for being anti-war. But since you brought it up I WILL ask you a question. At what point do YOU think it would be right to use military force in Iraq? Or is that a nope-never-not an option?
Keep up the good work!
Wil Just relax you are one hell of a writer and your book will appeal to a wider audience than just the Star Trek crowd. But you already have the Star Trek audience in the bag. Just look how many books Shatner has put out… ok Bad example. Hey look a Bruce Campbell putting out a book was one of the best things he has done. Now if you wold only write some a novel about the adventures of Wesley Crusher.
Actually Bin Laden hates Saddam and would like to see him replaced with an Islamic government. Saddam is a socialist secular goverment. Bin Laden would like to see Saddam replaced with a similar government of Iran… who hates Saddam
I get the ‘my book is crap’ blues every other week. The best thing to do is ignore it and keep going. From what I’ve seen you post here I think you’re good at what you do, and I know I’m not alone in the universe. Just concentrate on writing the book YOU want to read. The rest will follow. 🙂
Wil,
Glad you’re back. Just want to let you know that other people are scared about the possibility of war too. I caught myself thinking about what the most secure room in my house was.
I hear ya on the war thing. I listen to the news every day and think, how the hell did we get here? why isn’t anybody SAYING something? Then I realize that we are, but nobody’s listening. Except each other, I guess.
WIL – I was so sorry to read your experiences recently with hateful people. It is demoralizing and saps your energy. I read your blog regularly because I get a lot form your take on life and general good vibe. Why people check their humanity at the internet connection is beyond me. The anonymity of tapping random thoughts on a key board is also the very act of disconnecting the internal monologue editor that allows all of us to coexist in the real world face to face, or else we’d annihilate each other. This is my point essentially, that to be truly effective, I and you must not check our humanity at the keyboard. I guess that’s why I enjoy your blog. You DON’T check your humanity. Unfortunately, it means that you leave yourself open to attack; of being hurt. Being vulnerable and open is the cost of being true to yourself. So, fuck the assholes that hurt you. Stay true.
Have a fantastic day. And, I been a fan of yours since “Stand By Me.” So, of course, I’ve also followed your travels on TNG from the beginning.
Later,
Kev
Regarding the trolls:
I wonder how many people fail to note the difference between the actor and the character. Don’t like the character – no problem, just don’t take it out on the actor.
When my father was an actor, he once did a 3-year roll for a soap opera. His character was a real SOB. He used to get hate mail for what his character had done! (addressed to him, not his character…) makes you wonder…
Anyway, Wil, you seem to have taken the brunt of the punishment for Star Trek writers doing things the fans don’t like. They *ought* to be bitching to the script writers if they don’t like it… Sheesh!
Where can we get a synopsis of your up and coming book? Are you into any of the on-line writers groups? They can be VERY helpful. I doubt I’d be published if not for that sort of assistance from folks that want to write for a living.
Hang in there, finish the book, never go back to Waffle House.
Frank
Wil, you are the reason I started blogging, and it has been a fantastic release for me; theraputic, really. But I just got my first hate mail, and it hurt a lot. The ‘net seems like a hostile place where people can take pot shots without repercussion, but those people aren’t worth your thoughts and energy.
Did you see on Fark.com that a young Farkker was killed in a car accident last week? The outpouring of genuine sympathy for the family was unprecedented, and it reknewed my faith that even on irreverent sites like that, most people on the ‘net do have consciences. Take enjoyment in the Delete button. You can erase what those a–holes say with a click of your pinky finger. That is all the effort they deserve.
Maybe you should just kill yourself.
66.136.11.114
Wil
I am going to buy 3 frickin copies of the book! I am glad that you’ve cleared the air over what was said before. I hope that you read what I submitted in the comment box. I wish to say more but right now my plate is full. I will prolly in the near future be getting my Gallbladder removed and I might be gettting a job, and a bunch of other thingy ma bobs. (Hee hee I almost put Boobs instead of Bobs):D
Glad to see that you are still posting. It is normal to be nervous about a project. No matter what it is. Be confident. Im really looking forward to reading your book.
You know, I was one of those naive americans that thought nothing could ever touch us. I was wrong and my eyes opened up to what can really happen. Recently, sometimes I wished I lived somewhere else but when it comes down to safety there is no such thing. I have lived in new york my entire life and never was I afraid until now. Soon I am going to purchase tape, plastic and tons of water. Just in case I am packing a bag.
I really should stop freaking out about this but I can’t help it.
Sorry that my post is depressing.
Okay, I will stop now.
Wil,
Hang in there bud. I’ve know how you feel. It’s like every interaction you have during the day has it’s sole purpose to simple make you more miserable than you are. Usually I would sit alone in my room for an hour and crank up some hard core rock music. For some odd reason it didn’t make me feel any better. You know what does though? The mere thought that your beliefs and values are true and just, and you’re living life the best you damn well can. Knowing that you’re stronger than all of the BS you have to deal with in your life should eventually lead you to realize that: “You know… I can deal with this, and when all is said and done, I really am one lucky guy, and DAMN ain’t it great to be alive!”
Keep it real man…
Peace
– Eddy
Emotional is sometimes the way we get rid of this stuff, dude, so post away. I know that as a public figure, you have some responsibilities to be true to an image or ideal, or that you feel the pressure far more than what most people do simply because what you do could end up on the evening news, but you are still a dude. A man with a family, with worries as to what kind of world your kids are going to grow up in…..as a father, I can sure as hell relate. Life can sure as hell get hectic without having to add that whole, public image thing to it. For you, I don’t think it’s so much the fact that you have to be someone you’re not, or be something everyone expects you to be…..fuck them. But in order to keep your kids safe, and your family happy, you do have to keep idiots from invading your space with cameras, with notepads, or video cameras trying to see if they can get Wesley Crusher doing something naughty…….much of the public has shown big companies that they are interested in hearing about the shattered lives of stars, or former child stars…….it borders on idiocy.
I don’t think too many monkeys really thought this was going to get so serious to the point that WWDN was going to be abandoned, or that you’d lose your way……all artists go through doubts…..hell, a week ago, I wasn’t even sure I should post up pics of my painting to share with anyone simply because I thought a zillion things were wrong with it……it’s always like that. Always. You never really want to let your creation go, but at the same time, you want to share it, which is the reason for creating it in the first place for many.
Take care wil, and be well. You’re a good man. And, you’re human as well…….personally, I think you restrained yourself quite incredibly, and you shouldn’t apologize. Keeping all that shit inside is what causes the explosions in our lives…….this site is yours, and if you can’t rant or complain on it, what business do any of us have doing it? *smile*
Wheaton – I know I don’t know you, and you don’t know me.. Please forgive the following, as I have no right to pass any type of judgement:
I’ve read your Blog for a while now, and it sounds a lot like your writing has returned you to the place that made you so unhappy as an actor.
We understand that you want to do the best you can as an author, but you might do well to remember, that is all you can do. As with anything else, some will like your work, and some won’t.
Or, if you’d prefer something a little more personal in nature – fuck ’em if they can’t take a joke.
Wil,
Just happened by and saw your new post. Glad to see it. As an aspiring writer. I know how it feels to question about your writing. The only real advice I can tell you is to keep writing from your heart. You speak honestly…its something rare these days. I would have missed your postings. I don’t always agree with your point of view but I can never say you’re just spewing out rhetoric.
I once had a prof. once give me some insightful advice when I was getting torn apart by decisions and life in general. When I replied “I don’t F-ing know!”
He said “Jared…Sometimes its good not to know.”
It still makes me feel a little better today.
Take care.
How strange. I too have been feeling extremely melancholy and anxious about my life recently. I turned 30 on Monday, and I have to say that turning 30 in LA sucks. Realizing that people who you thought were your friends are saying things for the benefit of everyone else around them, or having friends who make sure that you don
You’re doing fine. Melt downs are permitted to everyone, even you!
FYI the cartoon link goes to a photo…
Wil, this is my first time posting here, but I’ve been reading your site for a long time. I have to say I’m sorry you’ve been going through such annoying crap recently, but try not to stress about it so much.
And I totally agree with you about Bush and his administration. I spend most of my time totally enraged and blathering incoherantly to anyone who’ll listen. And a lot of people who won’t. I’m a lot more scared that he’s turning this country into a totalitarian police state than I am about terrorism or Saddam Hussein. Reading your rants makes me feel like I’m not just crazy. I should start a website like this one. Haha.
Incidentally, when I was a kid I looked just like you and got called “Wesley” a lot. I don’t hold it against you. I’m glad to see you’re cool in real life.
Graham
FINALLY! Someone who says EXACTLY what I’ve been thinking for months!!! I just read today that North Korea may have a missile capable of reaching the continental US, but I’m sure Bush will just want to continue diplomacy with their megalomaniacal leader. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, another megalomaniacal dictator who has never had the opportunity to directly threaten the US, waits for Bush to bomb him to f**king oblivion.
Why? Well because according to Dubya, “this guy tried to kill my Dad”. Is this what the f**king prestige of the Presidency of the most powerful nation on Earth has come to? Being able to bomb the s**t out of Hitler wannabes who threaten our DAD?!? I thought Dubya promised to bring respect and decency back to a scandalized Oval Office, but all he’s done so far is shoot his stupid mouth off, and flex his military muscles like a schoolyard bully on steroids!!!
Whew, sorry about the rant. Everyone’s been on edge over this whole thing for one reason or another.
Wil, you do what you need to do. My hat is off to you for posting to your site as regularly as you do. Just remember, it is YOUR SITE, and you post to it when you want to, not when somebody else whines at you to.
Obviously, your book has to be your number one priority, and your family a close second (or vice versa). I’ll check in every few days to see if you’ve posted any updates, as I’m sure you’re other truly loyal fans will. When the smoke clears, you’ll have only the lost the interest of the people that really didn’t care about you anyway.
Sending mojo your way, and praying for peace…
*Major Mojo* Wil. Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your chest right now; try not to add too much to it by beating yourself up. Tall order, I know, and all you can do is try. I’m sending positive wishes to you.
*hugs* We really do love you and your site. Please don’t scare us like that again. As for being emotional, feel free to join us in the H&N depression thread. Even if it isn’t depression, over-emotionality and crying is welcome there.
Just remember, you have a lot of fans out here!
Book – I know I’m buying one. So um, one sale guarenteed! It’s a start?
RFA – Unfortunately, they don’t have to be rich to be assholes. Breathing seems to be the biggest quality shared by assholes.
War, Fearing Terror and Partiotism – I got called unpatriotic the other day by someone for daring to say I don’t agree with the war. Bush is playing the most dangerous head game there is. He’s feeding people fear to get the response he wants. And telling others that whom ever doesn’t agree is ‘UnAmerican’. And I don’t see a solution in the next two years. What’s more frightening is the fact there’s a strong belief right now that he would be elected for a second term.
If you haven’t see it already, see ‘Bowling for Columbine’. It starts looking at guns and violence in American and ends up investigating the ‘Feeding Fear’ mentality of the media in America.
One of the greatest traditions in America is the freedom to not agree with the government. It’s the most American thing there is. It was around before apple pie.
You don’t have to be rich to be a fucking asshole. I have run into a lot of them.
You should be upset about the war. Its a shame we have to deal with countries and militant groups that would rather kill us than educate and feed their own people.
Don’t piss and moan about the terror alerts. Do you actually think they are fear mongers who love to scare us to death? If that were the case some other administration would have gotten the idea to do it long before President Bush. They are simply reacting to the demand of the American people to be better informed.
What if they found the guy in the raft with a bomb or harmful materials? What would you be posting right now? Hindsight is a beautiful thing.
Your critical thinking is more like where is all the Anti Bush thinking. Just because 70% of the nation supports him and his efforts doesn’t mean they don’t know what they are supporting. 70% is a lot of people wil, a lot of those people know more about geo politics than you and I combined.
Osama supposedly said that his people should support Iraq. To me, that says they are teaming up. I am waiting for confirmation that it is his voice though.
Timing…what can I say about that? From your posts you are naturally pessimistic and untrusting…esp when it comes to this administration.
I don’t see the massive public resistance. Also, remember, this is not a democracy its a representative republic. People marching in the streets dont determine when we go to war, thats what our elected leaders are paid a lot of money to do.
The rest of the world????? You mean France, Germany, Russia, and China. Need I say more about this motley crew of nations?
Wil, I don’t think you’re anti american. Keep up the dissent, if you coulnd’t say what you want to say….my entry would be blank as well.
If the gas comes and it seeps into your house and not the old ladys, won’t you feel really dumb?
For Gods sake….don’t ever post when you are upset. Thoughts can be retooled or forgotten. Words either written or spoken are forever.
–
James
“You are joining us live from Trafalgar Square as the UKs largest street party in history continues in celebration of the unexpected but much hoped for return of Wil Wheaton.”
“So far 7 million people have turned out to share the joy and mutual love of a man who has been an undying inspiration to so many for so long.”
“As tributes continue to pour in from Her Maj, The Prime Minister and his esteemed holiness Lord EnglishBen and his crazy Mad Dogs, a nation celebrates and continues to wait in growing, but non pressuring, anticipation for a book expected to sell more copies than the bible within it first week.”
“And so as you leave us over out nations capital i leave you with the celebratory chants of the loving masses:
“Long live Wil Wheaton! Long live WWDN!”
Aww shiate…
No, your not anti-american for your thinking…your TOTALLY american for it. I think the same way. Bush doesn’t need to be in the White House, and I have no f*cking clue why he still is.
*grumble lowly about the current goverment situation*
About the book…don’t let anyone push you around your book Wil. It’s your’s, thus you should write it how YOU want. Sure, they may suggest stuff, but if you don’t like how it goes, you don’t need to put it in.
We’ll love it no matter what! 😉
*lotsa book mojo and lotsa good emotion mojo*
We love ya Wil!
You Rawk Wil–just remeber for every a-hole there are a bunch of people who know you have done some amazing things for us that nobody ever said you had to. WWDN is my home.
Hey, Wil… I am feeling (sort of) like you, buddie. But I want to say to all of you people: DO NOT BE SCARED!!!
This is something the administration should have addressed in the first place. Really! Instead they just keep issuing these stupid terror alerts and frightening us all up.
Like, we’re back in the ’60s and we have to rehearse the stupid atomic bomb thing.
If we’re scared, then they win. Because that is what terrorism means: to cause terror. And we need to understand that if we procrastinate, they’re controlling our acts…
DO NOT BE SCARED, because there’s simply not a reason to. They’re the mad ones, they are the ones who should be. Not us. We caused them no harm (despite what they say).
And instead, the gorv. keeps giving us the other message, fuck them!!!
About your book, your job will have a reward. That for sure…
216.41.46.10
Doubt is the greatest enemy of all. Don’t doubt yourself, Wil! Those feets of yours are on more solid ground than you realize! 🙂
And there’s been news on the phantom Zodiac raft. Turns out someone called in and said he was the guy on the raft and was navigating it home to Oakland when he had to answer the call of nature, so he pulled over to the bridge to stay out of the ‘traffic lanes’ while he relieved himself.
Why is it I’m suddenly seeing a sea-going version of the scene from Carwash with someone running around yealling ‘Piss-bottle bomber!’?
146.94.36.161
Thank you for noting the Patriot Act II. WTF, over.
I tell people and the usual response I get is ‘what’s a patriot act?’. Ugh.
You aren’t the only one worried about and disgusted with the warmongering administration. I’m glad I’m not alone.
best of luck
i’m a big casualty of posting when emotional…but i also feel that’s when i’m most honest. whether people like it or not, you ARE allowed to express yourself. i don’t really feel that just because you’re a “public figure” per se that you should feel the need to censor any emotion. if you feel like telling someone to “eff off”, then by all means, do it if necessary.
i hope you realize that a small group of negative people will never ever outweigh the large group of positive people who come here and read what you have to say. i know deep down you realize that but i can see where the frustration lies.
step back, take a break, focus on YOU….but just do it for thr right reasons. i know that *i* am always amazed by your words and the way you capture life. i hope that will continue.
🙂
I know what you mean about Posting While Emotional (PWE).
I have had a journal at Open Diary for several years now, and have PWE’d several times vowing to leave and never come back.
Once I cooled off, I realized what a ditz I was being and apologized to the point of deleting the pissy entry that I posted out of embarrassment.
Hang in there dude, and good luck on the book thing.
I am so sorry that so much crap is going on. Stay strong man! If people like the book… great. If they don’t so what they don’t have any taste. From the excerpts you released I love your work. In all seriousness, You’re a good guy. Stay strong. Don’t be afraid to share whatever is on your mind. It is important to get things off your chest. If anyone else has a problem with your honesty or irritation with the way things are going….or they can’t understand they everyone needs to vent every once and a whole… Fuck them. Much love man..latter
Wil,
It is a scary feeling reading new news updates about terror threats. Even second hand news, like the co-wrker saying, “hey, did you hear that they have a new weapon that will…” . All this will do is scare us and stress us out. If we freak out , they win. If we get all stressed out and snap at people, they win.
I just look at these crazy people in the same light as the play-ground bully, or the Blog Trolls or Rich Fucking Assholes TM. They have to terrorize and put others down on order to make themselves feel better. It is sad and sick.
I
will
not
let
them
win.
Neither should you.
Now about your book, I will be happy even if is just a big copy and paste from your site. I can’t wait.
to answer your question, it is not unamerican to see your country as it truly is and what to make it better, even if that includes pointing out the faults that it has. how can you fix a failing foundation if you won’t admit that there are cracks.
as for bush/war/obl-saddam everyday i wonder if the rest of america is buying this thing hook line and sinker, and everyday i believe just a little bit more that they are. i mean really, bush is taking a speech where obl states his solidarity with iraq(a muslim country that the us is about to attack) to prove his long term association/support of saddam. that would be like if i said i would defend a racists right to free speech, and then i could be considered a racist.
don’t give in to the asstrolls, but feel free to take all the time off you need in order to have fun with wwdn again. we’ll still be here when you come back.
216.41.46.10
one more thing, but this is to Rob:
duct tape fixes everything!
Good, Wil! LET US talk about the ridiculous terror alerts (including CNN emblazoning their video screen with a badge screaming ORANG ALERT). LET US talk about how we are seemingly ignoring Korea while pursuing a war in Iraq. LET US talk about how how the media has become little more than stenographers for the latest bullshit terror alert, and propaganda. Let us talk about how we are totally ignoring Osama Bin Laden and Al Queda, yet we seem willing to invoke them and point to mythical evidence that he’s buddies with Saddam. Let’s talk about how the entire Bush administration pronounces Saddam as if it were “Sodom”– is this to invoke “Christians” into making the connection with the ancient city of evil? And speaking of “Christians,” I’ve been hearing more of them talking about they support a war in Iraq because it’s part of “God’s Plan” for Israel and the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Let’s also talk about how these terror alerts always seem to be conveniently timed for the Bushies. They have them just before elections. This one comes as they are trying to market and sell a war to the US.
And definitely, let’s talk about the Patriot Act II which would allow secret arrests, and the stripping of American Citizens of their citizenship and the forceable deportation of the same. Let’s talk about how congress, after granting the Justice Dept. unprecedented powers has been evaded by John Ashcroft when asked how those powers have been used.
This is your website. You can spend time talking about people who said mean things about you and those who you love, or you can spend it talking about things that matter to you.
This is actually only the second time that I have ever commented. Mainly because I know that you receive so many from people that you have no idea who they are. I was already a Star Trek fan, thanks to my Dad. So when Next Gen came out I was thrilled, I stayed up late to catch the first episode. I was thrilled that you were on the show, “out in space” was someone my own age, dealing with the same geeky issues I was dealing with everyday. I loved that. I became a fan then, and was so sad when you left the show. I must admit that you drifted out of my mind till I had a friend mentioned that you had this weblog, I had the same reaction all over again, except this time you got a fan for