May I point you, dear reader, to a wonderful piece of short fiction by a fellow blogger?
The delightfully eloquent Qui-Gon Reborn (shame about the name, though...) has written "The Event", which can be found here. I am impressed, and I'm pretty sure you will be, too.
Be sure to let her know what you think of it.
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Showing posts with label all your base are belong to us. Show all posts
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Return to darkness
Yes, we're back in black. Color of the night sky; the color of that dark place in your heart where you'll find me.
That's right. Don't hide. I'm always there. In the deepest shadows.
That's right. Don't hide. I'm always there. In the deepest shadows.
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Kanye's Akira
The original music video for Kanye West's "Stronger" was heavily inspired by the movie Akira. This video takes the next step and blends the movie and the video together, and the results are amazing -- especially for those familiar with Akira (and if you're not, do watch it! It's a classic).
Also, compare this video to the original from Kanye and Daft Punk!
Monday, 7 September 2009
Obligatory listening
Today's top 10.
1. Queen Of You - Monster Magnet
2. Change (In The House Of Flies) - Deftones
3. Loverman - Metallica
4. King Kill 33' - Marilyn Manson
5. Anything But This - Static X
6. Make Me Bad - Korn
7. 1stp Klosr - Linkin Park
8. Mann Gegen Mann - Rammstein
9. Heaven's A Lie - Lacuna Coil
10. Cry For You - A Perfect Circle
1. Queen Of You - Monster Magnet
2. Change (In The House Of Flies) - Deftones
3. Loverman - Metallica
4. King Kill 33' - Marilyn Manson
5. Anything But This - Static X
6. Make Me Bad - Korn
7. 1stp Klosr - Linkin Park
8. Mann Gegen Mann - Rammstein
9. Heaven's A Lie - Lacuna Coil
10. Cry For You - A Perfect Circle
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Weeds
It never ceases to amaze me how people think about drugs.
Last night, I watched the movie Grizzly Man; perhaps you have heard of it or seen it. I recommend it. Timothy, the central person in the film, admits to having been addicted to alcohol. But what struck me was how his parents seemed to ignore most of that, but instead talked about how he once tried to smoke marihuana in their house. His father "naturally" put a stop to that.
As if cannabis is far worse than drinking too much.
Do not misunderstand; marihuana is harmful in many ways. In the Netherlands, its dangers ares often underestimated and it is frequently seen as not addictive. That is, sadly, wrong.
However, the fear of cannabis in the United States seems to be far too great. One or two joints do not scar you for life. Obviously, much depends on your age, since cannabis does prevent normal mental development, but a (nearly) fullgrown person will not be harmed much.
It is odd, then, how all drugs are considered to be evil in a society where alcohol, a notoriously dangerous drug, is perfectly acceptable. This is not just America (although the USA are arguably most black-and-white in their views of drugs), but most of the Western countries, and many non-Western countries as well.
In my view, the Dutch approach to softdrugs is therefore more suitable. Not completely legal (as is often thought), the use and possesion of small doses of marihuana is tolerated; the well-known "gedoogbeleid" (a policy of not prosecuting this minor offense). Cannabis is sold in so-called coffeeshops.
This policy is now under discussion. To be honest, it has always been under discussion, but now more widely. One of the government parties believes it is best to erase the whole thing, and another party believes in a larger policy, where the government itself grows and sells the marihuana. A clash in the Parliament is inevitable.
The "gedoogbeleid" is under attack, more than before. On the one hand, this is sad, for it appears to be a very effective policy (the number of people addicted to marihuana is lower than in most other Western countries and there is a smaller black market in cannabis). On the other hand, it is always good to review a policy after a while.
I'm interested to see what will happen to our world-famous policy regarding to drugs. And if alcohol on the other hand will be given its rightful place in government policy.
Last night, I watched the movie Grizzly Man; perhaps you have heard of it or seen it. I recommend it. Timothy, the central person in the film, admits to having been addicted to alcohol. But what struck me was how his parents seemed to ignore most of that, but instead talked about how he once tried to smoke marihuana in their house. His father "naturally" put a stop to that.
As if cannabis is far worse than drinking too much.
Do not misunderstand; marihuana is harmful in many ways. In the Netherlands, its dangers ares often underestimated and it is frequently seen as not addictive. That is, sadly, wrong.
However, the fear of cannabis in the United States seems to be far too great. One or two joints do not scar you for life. Obviously, much depends on your age, since cannabis does prevent normal mental development, but a (nearly) fullgrown person will not be harmed much.
It is odd, then, how all drugs are considered to be evil in a society where alcohol, a notoriously dangerous drug, is perfectly acceptable. This is not just America (although the USA are arguably most black-and-white in their views of drugs), but most of the Western countries, and many non-Western countries as well.
In my view, the Dutch approach to softdrugs is therefore more suitable. Not completely legal (as is often thought), the use and possesion of small doses of marihuana is tolerated; the well-known "gedoogbeleid" (a policy of not prosecuting this minor offense). Cannabis is sold in so-called coffeeshops.
This policy is now under discussion. To be honest, it has always been under discussion, but now more widely. One of the government parties believes it is best to erase the whole thing, and another party believes in a larger policy, where the government itself grows and sells the marihuana. A clash in the Parliament is inevitable.
The "gedoogbeleid" is under attack, more than before. On the one hand, this is sad, for it appears to be a very effective policy (the number of people addicted to marihuana is lower than in most other Western countries and there is a smaller black market in cannabis). On the other hand, it is always good to review a policy after a while.
I'm interested to see what will happen to our world-famous policy regarding to drugs. And if alcohol on the other hand will be given its rightful place in government policy.
Monday, 15 June 2009
Passion of the Sith
Peace.
I hate the word. Obviously, peace is regarded by its advocates as the ultimate goal, the pinnacle of being.
Peace is a lie.
Sure, a place can be peaceful, and a person at peace. But that is merely a fragment of reality; a camera that focuses on one particular thing -- a subjective truth at best. The eye of a storm is peaceful, yet it cannot be denied that the world around it is not.
This is especially true for people. While individuals may be at peace, the people as a whole are generally not. This is not a bad thing -- restless people try to improve their position, which is of benefit to the whole civilisation, the entire culture. This energy, this restlessness, is often described as 'passion'.
There is only passion.
Naturally, there is not just passion -- most individuals find a balance between peace and passion -- but in a people, passion is most prominent, most important, to that people. Only through passion can we evolve.
Passion is therefore the key to impoving ourselves and our surroundings.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Strength -- not merely muscles -- is what allows civilisations to thrive in hostile climates, amongst competing peoples, from corruption from within.
Walls and soldiers are merely figureheads of a culture's strength. Its true core lies in its people, holding fast to a belief that they can and will endure, no matter the odds.
And against all odds, people often do endure. And grow. And become more respected or feared, and powerful.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
The more powerful a civilisation becomes, the more adept at improving its situation it will become. And this increases its power over potential rivals.
A powerful enough people can conquer the world -- though keeping it is more difficult by far. But more importantly, power is a self-supporting system.
The powerful always seek more power. By definition, this increased power will come from others. They obviously do not want to hand over their might, but attempts at regaining it will be futile if there is a great enough difference in power and ability.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
When one is more powerful than anything or anyone else, one is free to do whatever they want. Nobody can stop them.
The chains of the past, the shackles of that struggle for life, fall away.
And yet... they have no Force.
The Force shall free me.
What does that mean?
I believe, that it means that the Sith Code is true even without the Force. It is true for both individuals and peoples. Whether they act forcefully or gently, their entire existance could not exist without that struggle, that power, that passion that fills their being.
We are all Sith.
I hate the word. Obviously, peace is regarded by its advocates as the ultimate goal, the pinnacle of being.
Peace is a lie.
Sure, a place can be peaceful, and a person at peace. But that is merely a fragment of reality; a camera that focuses on one particular thing -- a subjective truth at best. The eye of a storm is peaceful, yet it cannot be denied that the world around it is not.
This is especially true for people. While individuals may be at peace, the people as a whole are generally not. This is not a bad thing -- restless people try to improve their position, which is of benefit to the whole civilisation, the entire culture. This energy, this restlessness, is often described as 'passion'.
There is only passion.
Naturally, there is not just passion -- most individuals find a balance between peace and passion -- but in a people, passion is most prominent, most important, to that people. Only through passion can we evolve.
Passion is therefore the key to impoving ourselves and our surroundings.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Strength -- not merely muscles -- is what allows civilisations to thrive in hostile climates, amongst competing peoples, from corruption from within.
Walls and soldiers are merely figureheads of a culture's strength. Its true core lies in its people, holding fast to a belief that they can and will endure, no matter the odds.
And against all odds, people often do endure. And grow. And become more respected or feared, and powerful.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
The more powerful a civilisation becomes, the more adept at improving its situation it will become. And this increases its power over potential rivals.
A powerful enough people can conquer the world -- though keeping it is more difficult by far. But more importantly, power is a self-supporting system.
The powerful always seek more power. By definition, this increased power will come from others. They obviously do not want to hand over their might, but attempts at regaining it will be futile if there is a great enough difference in power and ability.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
When one is more powerful than anything or anyone else, one is free to do whatever they want. Nobody can stop them.
The chains of the past, the shackles of that struggle for life, fall away.
And yet... they have no Force.
The Force shall free me.
What does that mean?
I believe, that it means that the Sith Code is true even without the Force. It is true for both individuals and peoples. Whether they act forcefully or gently, their entire existance could not exist without that struggle, that power, that passion that fills their being.
We are all Sith.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Monday, 27 April 2009
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Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Check this out
Click here; this is a really funny fanfic you should read. Various messages on Luke Skywalker's answering machine.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Fall of the West
Empires rise and crumble. Such is the way of things.Even so, the downfall of the mighty western empire seems to surprise intelligent people around the globe. America has lost much of its super power, both military and ideologically. Europe, being the older and more careful brother, cannot stand up to replace it and goes down with the United States, while relative newcomers like India, Africa and China are fast becoming more and more influentual and selfassured.
The so-called economic crisis is nothing but the final push over the edge. The real crumbling has been happening for decades, corroding the west from the inside out by focusing on money and superficial perfection -- temporary vanities based on nothing. Spiritual fulfillment is left on hold, emotional satisfaction pending, while the people long to fill the emptiness inside but receive nothing to fill it with.
Which is not to say that the western 'civilisation' does not contain worthy values, nor that great empires are by definition devoid of moral compasses. It was simply not enough invested into, financially or otherwise.
The downfall of the west, and the acknowledgement of this by its people, will happen in gradual leaps in the next few years or decades. Mourn not the lost Empire of Money, for it will become a lesson for future generations and future superpowers.
It's just fucked up that we, as people, get caught in the middle.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Do YOU have what it takes to turn to the Dark Side?
Are you tired of letting those Jedi boss you around? Are you sick of powerhungry politicians and meddling rebels?You should join the Dark Side; it's fun!
Get your Force potential tested today, at one of the many Sith lairs in a wretched hive of scum and villainy near you. And perhaps you'll be cutting down your foes with your very own scarlet lightsaber by tomorrow!And there's more. Join today, and you'll get a box of cookies at no extra charge!
Join the Dark Side. It's a way of life - and a way of electrocuting your opponents with your bare hands.
Monday, 2 February 2009
Monday, 26 January 2009
Saturday, 17 January 2009
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