Boldly Going Somewhere...
September 08, 2006
Bjork’s people have a lot to answer for.
According to http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5319734.stm , Iceland will begin selling whale meat to the Faroe Islands. They are defying international bans on the trading of threatened species and increasing the possibility of illegal kills. Like Norway and Japan, Iceland kills cetaceans using the excuse of scientific purposes. Yeah, right is what I say. This sucks big time. The whaling countries are trying to expand the number of whales they catch each year. Is whale meat really that tasty? I guess they do not like beef.
You know what, just go ahead and kill them all already. That way you can just finally shut up and show us how great you were in harpooning these majestic animals through the head. We do need the whales anyway. When the ecosystem collapses, hah, it was not your fault anyway.
Oh, wait, it was your fault.
In a hundred years when the whales are gone, there will be nothing left in the oceans except for red tide and jellyfish.
And the lands will be full of blasted ruins, populated by the survivors of the vast radiation sicknesses and are still looking for new ways to exploit the land.
On another note, Gwen Stefani is releasing a line of dolls based on her likeness and her Harakuju Girls. If you are going to buy them, you might as well buy the Mickey Rooney action figure, tape back your eyes, wear buck teeth and run around going ‘Me so solly’. The way she parades around with her Asian sidekicks/ accessories is just disgusting. Gwen Stefani is now dumped with aforementioned Mickey Rooney, Anti-Asian-crombie & Fitch, Adam Carolla and Sixteen Candles as some of the most annoying people/enterprises that promote just negative images into the public mind about what it is like to be an Asian American in today’s society.
And onto another note and this is the why do you have to be all lumped together like that category. KMFDM and Combichrist are coming into town next month and I am all stoked about that. But the next day, Covenant, Rotersand and Imperative Reaction are also playing and the day after that the Pet Shop Boys are in town. It reminds me of the time when I first saw Depeche Mode. The same day they played, New Order was also in town.
It is what I call the Typical Joe Luck (patterned after the Typical Parker Luck if you read Spiderman). The Typical Joe Luck can be a couple of things. It is when bad things happen in threes (or more), car problems when you least expect it, missed opportunities or just bad timing. Bad timing is the usual culprit when Typical Joe Luck happens. Like when six bands are playing that you like are playing in October and they are all playing one day after the other leaving you penniless when all is said and done. Plus the Austin Record Convention is also in October, plus as usual Neil Gaiman releases like ten new books in a row. Stoopid typical Joe Luck.
That and plus VNV Nation are playing a one time, will be kick ass show in L.A. and it is already probably sold out even if I could go.
Onto a slightly happier note and this is for the geek in me. First I would like to say:
Space.
The final frontier.
These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise.
Its five-year mission:
To explore strange new worlds;
To seek out new life and new civilizations;
To boldly go where no man has gone before.
Today is the fortieth anniversary of Star Trek, the show which left millions of thirty year olds in the basements of their parents and gave birth to the modern fanboy. It is also the show that inspired the first African American woman to become an astronaut, the show that inspired millions to become scientists and explores, the show that treated all humans equally regardless of their skin color (Sulu still kicks ass) and the show that even today dares to propose to us that the future could be a place where we all want to live.
An example is last night Holly and I were watching an episode of the Next Generation. I saw a lot of TNG when they originally aired but not all of them and this is the first time Holly has watched the show. The episode was also one that I have never watched before. There was a scene where Data was acting as the Captain as Riker and Picard were both missing. His acting first officer, the Klingon Worf had a disagreement and voiced his opinions in front of the crew. Data took him aside and asked him, that as first officer, it is his responsibility to support the decisions of the captain, not question him. Data also apologized if this was to end their friendship as Klingons are the stereotypically hot blooded and quick to battle.
But instead, Worf and Data took care of it professionally with Worf, putting his feelings and acting, as Holly put, like an adult. I do not think we see that in any show today, sci fi or otherwise. TV shows today would amp up the conflict and take it as far as it can go. I have to agree that it makes good TV, but sometimes, it is nice to see on TV characters acting in a way that shows that not all disagreements do not end with a batleth up your rear.
All the Star Trek shows displayed a future where we all would want to live in, even the less popular incarnations like Voyager and Enterprise. They make it seem that despite all our foibles, we all strive to be better people and we all strive to make the world (and universe) a better place to live in and that to those that do not care to make the world a better place, we would be an example to them. And of course, they show that we would continue to expand our horizons seeking out new concepts, new cities, new ways to do and think about things and of course, new worlds and civilizations, boldly going where we have never gone before.
Live long and prosper.
And on that note: the following is cut and pasted from the official Star Trek site regarding the big convention in Vegas not too long ago during a panel with Sulu, Chekov and Uhura. Or at least the actors who portrayed them:
Takei got several praises from fans "for being 'out' there for us," as one put it. One audience member who came to the mike commended him for teaching tolerance by his actions, both as a gay man and as a Japanese-American who was detained in an internment camp during World War II. Takei responded:
"We're really talking about America and the fundamental ideals that made this country great. But you know, what's really worrisome is not only what happened more than 60 years ago, but what is happening to us today. We've got to relate history to today as well ... When Pearl Harbor was bombed, this entire country was terrorized. And acting on terror, they rounded up people on the West Coast who looked like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor. We'd done nothing, there were no charges, no trial, no attorneys, no due process - we were simply rounded up and incarcerated in these barbed wire prison camps. The same thing is happening today" with Arabs, he said, apparently referring to the Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib and "extraordinary rendition" controversies over detention and torture.
Takei continued, "We have to be mindful and be able to act on the ideals of this country. And you know, when we talk about national security issues - to illustrate how crazy our policy makers are, we have intelligence that's key to dealing with terrorism. Do you know that the military intelligence service is kicking out Arabic-speaking intelligence officers simply because they happen to be gay? Isn't that stupid?! Which is more important, national security or homophobia?!" Applause from the audience.
His ire rising, he went further: "You know, clearly with this administration what's more important are the silly issues, like homophobia, when national security is a critical issue ... I mean, George Bush says" - immediately there were grumblings from certain parts of the audience - "stay the course. Stay the course?! It's a disaster in Iraq! This man isn't able to deal with reality!" (Robust applause from the general audience.) "George Bush is staying on course" - (boos from a few) - "with that incompetent Donald Rumsfeld" - (a mixture of chagrin and delight from the audience) - "and that's who brought us to this ridiculous, disastrous point." General applause and supportive shout-outs.
"So I think it's very important that we know our history, and our history books have been much too mute on the incarceration of American citizens... What?" Someone in the audience shouted "Left Coast loser!" Takei said, "What? Who's a Left Coast loser?" "You are!" "Oh," Takei laughed, "oh I see! Well, you know, we believe in diversity of opinion as well, and so, y'know, you're entitled to your opinion. But if you look at the reality - last month over 2,000 Iraqis died. That's double what died in January. You're the loser in this case!" Applause and cheers from most of the audience.
Getting back somewhat on topic, he proceeded, "Star Trek believes in diversity, and Nichelle, Walter and I represent that diversity. Nichelle and I represented the ethnic diversity, Walter represented political diversity, because back in the '60s, we were locked in a Cold War. Two great nations threatening each other with nuclear mutual annihilation. Stupid, stupid! Gene Roddenberry saw beyond that, and he visualized a starship with Americans and Russians working side by side." Nichols pointed out, "And an alien!"
Takei continued, "And the amazing thing is, what was science fiction back then? You know, science fiction, political fiction, social fiction, is now reality. What do we have up in space? The International Space Station. A crew made of people from all over this planet, and we have Americans and Russians working side by side. It's reality!" Applause. "And I think that's why we're all here celebrating the 40th anniversary. Star Trek was a show not only with vision, but ideals and principles that we all subscribe to, and thank you for giving us this longevity that we never dreamt of."
"And George," added Nichols, "in keeping with what you're talking about, Gene Roddenberry said it best when he created IDIC - Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. It's what makes the world, this universe, beautiful and worth living in."
"And now, it's Walter turn!" smiled Takei as he faced a reticent Koenig. Koenig was still reeling from the unusually charged moment. "I'm just waiting for a question!" he finally remarked.
The next question was, what can fans do to get Koenig a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? (He's the only principle cast member from the Original Series without one.)
"You know, after the weight, the justifiable weight, of the previous conversation, it seems a bit trivial to talk about a Hollywood star," Koenig initially responded. Nichols interjected, "I think it's as vital as anything else."
"Well, bless your heart," Koenig obliged. "Of course, my silence notwithstanding, I totally support what George and Nichelle have said. We live in dire times, and ... with the possible exception of the silly man over there..." (referring to "Left Coast loser" guy) "...Star Trek fans do come together and have a homogeneous point of view in terms of trying to achieve some kind of world where we can all live together - where there is peace and we have our cultural differences and our ethnic differences ... and still we manage to find a unity and a purpose that can move us into the future together. That's what this is all about, and you folks, time after time, have proven to us that you want to be part of that. I think that's the most inspirational thing about Star Trek these days, are the fans, and how they have marshaled their forces to help that come true."
Turning back to the question at hand: "Um, the star, yeah, that would be nice. I mean, I'd like to know that I was here! And before it becomes a posthumous ceremony! The money is all raised, people came through, it was great." But, Koenig said, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and "one individual in particular who has evidently expressed himself by saying that 'enough is enough' as far as Star Trek is concerned" still need to be convinced. "I'm not sure that pressuring would do any good, it'd probably just get his back up. So we'll just go on and we'll see - we're going to re-apply next year, and perhaps next year it'll work out."
"Oh, I don't know if enough is enough. I don't know that enough is enough," protested Nichols. She argued that pressure is in order, in the form of letters from the fans. "It's a travesty that Chekov is not there."
"Yes, do write in to the Hollywood Chamber, because I look forward to the day when I can walk right over and all over Walter's good name!" George laughed.
A little later in the hour, Nichols was asked to comment, as a "groundbreaking character" herself, what new ground she would like to see Star Trek break next. Her response:
"I think I would like to see this country reach its highest potential, so that democracy really means what it's supposed to mean - not one person's ideal, but a collective in which we can live together, live differently, appreciate one another's differences, not 'in spite of' our differences. If you tell me that you love me 'in spite of' my color I resent it - I don't love you in spite of yours. I take people one on one, and I see in your eyes when I look at you and you look at me, and if I'm there, then I know we're one. And that's what this world is supposed to be about, and that's why we have a country as close to that opportunity as any country has ever come."
"And sir," she continued, addressing the "Left Coast loser" guy, and her voice occasionally cracking, "I am proud that we live in a country where you too can speak your mind, your opinion." (Applause.) "I believe that it is incumbent on every American, if you are going to be proud, if you are going to deserve being an American, if I'm going to deserve being an American, to never ever ever ever ever let terrorizing words, degrading words, make me less than American. I will stand tall, and if there is a 9/11 every week, they will not scare me!" (Rising applause.) "And they will not scare me to rescind my liberties, my rights, under the Constitution of this United States. I will not give George Bush the right to type my conversations without cause" - referring, apparently, to the warrantless wiretapping controversy. "I will not do it. I will not allow them to frighten me from flying. I will not do it. I will not live in terror, I will not do it. And then I can say, [Ganeesha] bless America."
As the rousing applause died down, Nichols uttered, "God bless you," and the fans responded in kind. Then to lighten things up, Koenig shouted off-mike, "Next question for George!"
But Nichols had clearly worked herself into an emotional state. After a moment she stood, put her mike down, said "I think I got a little overwrought," and proceeded to leave the stage. "I mean every word of it and I love you all." The audience applauded and responded in kind.
It was a moving yet awkward moment, especially for the poor fan who had just started asking the next question.
Takei and Koenig continued answering questions for the final 10 minutes of their session, with some praise from Koenig for William Shatner: "He was the right man at the right time to play Captain Kirk ... and I think that's why the show, despite the fact that we're four decades old, continues to have a shelf life." And Takei spoke further, in less charged tones, about issues of discrimination, but also extended an olive branch toward "Left Coast loser" guy: "I respect this gentlemen who had the courage to speak up because he has different political ideas, and it's that kind of discussion that makes my political ideas that much stronger. And I would advise you to relate your political ideas to the realities that are happening on the ground."
Once it was time to wrap up, Takei and Koenig stood and spontaneously broke out into a rendition of "[Buddha] Bless America." It was at that point that Nichols came back on stage, and joined them arm-in-arm for the final refrain: "[Vishnu] bless America, our home sweet home."
________________________________________________________________________
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http://catterpillarboy.blogspot.com/
Bjork’s people have a lot to answer for.
According to http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5319734.stm , Iceland will begin selling whale meat to the Faroe Islands. They are defying international bans on the trading of threatened species and increasing the possibility of illegal kills. Like Norway and Japan, Iceland kills cetaceans using the excuse of scientific purposes. Yeah, right is what I say. This sucks big time. The whaling countries are trying to expand the number of whales they catch each year. Is whale meat really that tasty? I guess they do not like beef.
You know what, just go ahead and kill them all already. That way you can just finally shut up and show us how great you were in harpooning these majestic animals through the head. We do need the whales anyway. When the ecosystem collapses, hah, it was not your fault anyway.
Oh, wait, it was your fault.
In a hundred years when the whales are gone, there will be nothing left in the oceans except for red tide and jellyfish.
And the lands will be full of blasted ruins, populated by the survivors of the vast radiation sicknesses and are still looking for new ways to exploit the land.
On another note, Gwen Stefani is releasing a line of dolls based on her likeness and her Harakuju Girls. If you are going to buy them, you might as well buy the Mickey Rooney action figure, tape back your eyes, wear buck teeth and run around going ‘Me so solly’. The way she parades around with her Asian sidekicks/ accessories is just disgusting. Gwen Stefani is now dumped with aforementioned Mickey Rooney, Anti-Asian-crombie & Fitch, Adam Carolla and Sixteen Candles as some of the most annoying people/enterprises that promote just negative images into the public mind about what it is like to be an Asian American in today’s society.
And onto another note and this is the why do you have to be all lumped together like that category. KMFDM and Combichrist are coming into town next month and I am all stoked about that. But the next day, Covenant, Rotersand and Imperative Reaction are also playing and the day after that the Pet Shop Boys are in town. It reminds me of the time when I first saw Depeche Mode. The same day they played, New Order was also in town.
It is what I call the Typical Joe Luck (patterned after the Typical Parker Luck if you read Spiderman). The Typical Joe Luck can be a couple of things. It is when bad things happen in threes (or more), car problems when you least expect it, missed opportunities or just bad timing. Bad timing is the usual culprit when Typical Joe Luck happens. Like when six bands are playing that you like are playing in October and they are all playing one day after the other leaving you penniless when all is said and done. Plus the Austin Record Convention is also in October, plus as usual Neil Gaiman releases like ten new books in a row. Stoopid typical Joe Luck.
That and plus VNV Nation are playing a one time, will be kick ass show in L.A. and it is already probably sold out even if I could go.
Onto a slightly happier note and this is for the geek in me. First I would like to say:
Space.
The final frontier.
These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise.
Its five-year mission:
To explore strange new worlds;
To seek out new life and new civilizations;
To boldly go where no man has gone before.
Today is the fortieth anniversary of Star Trek, the show which left millions of thirty year olds in the basements of their parents and gave birth to the modern fanboy. It is also the show that inspired the first African American woman to become an astronaut, the show that inspired millions to become scientists and explores, the show that treated all humans equally regardless of their skin color (Sulu still kicks ass) and the show that even today dares to propose to us that the future could be a place where we all want to live.
An example is last night Holly and I were watching an episode of the Next Generation. I saw a lot of TNG when they originally aired but not all of them and this is the first time Holly has watched the show. The episode was also one that I have never watched before. There was a scene where Data was acting as the Captain as Riker and Picard were both missing. His acting first officer, the Klingon Worf had a disagreement and voiced his opinions in front of the crew. Data took him aside and asked him, that as first officer, it is his responsibility to support the decisions of the captain, not question him. Data also apologized if this was to end their friendship as Klingons are the stereotypically hot blooded and quick to battle.
But instead, Worf and Data took care of it professionally with Worf, putting his feelings and acting, as Holly put, like an adult. I do not think we see that in any show today, sci fi or otherwise. TV shows today would amp up the conflict and take it as far as it can go. I have to agree that it makes good TV, but sometimes, it is nice to see on TV characters acting in a way that shows that not all disagreements do not end with a batleth up your rear.
All the Star Trek shows displayed a future where we all would want to live in, even the less popular incarnations like Voyager and Enterprise. They make it seem that despite all our foibles, we all strive to be better people and we all strive to make the world (and universe) a better place to live in and that to those that do not care to make the world a better place, we would be an example to them. And of course, they show that we would continue to expand our horizons seeking out new concepts, new cities, new ways to do and think about things and of course, new worlds and civilizations, boldly going where we have never gone before.
Live long and prosper.
And on that note: the following is cut and pasted from the official Star Trek site regarding the big convention in Vegas not too long ago during a panel with Sulu, Chekov and Uhura. Or at least the actors who portrayed them:
Takei got several praises from fans "for being 'out' there for us," as one put it. One audience member who came to the mike commended him for teaching tolerance by his actions, both as a gay man and as a Japanese-American who was detained in an internment camp during World War II. Takei responded:
"We're really talking about America and the fundamental ideals that made this country great. But you know, what's really worrisome is not only what happened more than 60 years ago, but what is happening to us today. We've got to relate history to today as well ... When Pearl Harbor was bombed, this entire country was terrorized. And acting on terror, they rounded up people on the West Coast who looked like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor. We'd done nothing, there were no charges, no trial, no attorneys, no due process - we were simply rounded up and incarcerated in these barbed wire prison camps. The same thing is happening today" with Arabs, he said, apparently referring to the Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib and "extraordinary rendition" controversies over detention and torture.
Takei continued, "We have to be mindful and be able to act on the ideals of this country. And you know, when we talk about national security issues - to illustrate how crazy our policy makers are, we have intelligence that's key to dealing with terrorism. Do you know that the military intelligence service is kicking out Arabic-speaking intelligence officers simply because they happen to be gay? Isn't that stupid?! Which is more important, national security or homophobia?!" Applause from the audience.
His ire rising, he went further: "You know, clearly with this administration what's more important are the silly issues, like homophobia, when national security is a critical issue ... I mean, George Bush says" - immediately there were grumblings from certain parts of the audience - "stay the course. Stay the course?! It's a disaster in Iraq! This man isn't able to deal with reality!" (Robust applause from the general audience.) "George Bush is staying on course" - (boos from a few) - "with that incompetent Donald Rumsfeld" - (a mixture of chagrin and delight from the audience) - "and that's who brought us to this ridiculous, disastrous point." General applause and supportive shout-outs.
"So I think it's very important that we know our history, and our history books have been much too mute on the incarceration of American citizens... What?" Someone in the audience shouted "Left Coast loser!" Takei said, "What? Who's a Left Coast loser?" "You are!" "Oh," Takei laughed, "oh I see! Well, you know, we believe in diversity of opinion as well, and so, y'know, you're entitled to your opinion. But if you look at the reality - last month over 2,000 Iraqis died. That's double what died in January. You're the loser in this case!" Applause and cheers from most of the audience.
Getting back somewhat on topic, he proceeded, "Star Trek believes in diversity, and Nichelle, Walter and I represent that diversity. Nichelle and I represented the ethnic diversity, Walter represented political diversity, because back in the '60s, we were locked in a Cold War. Two great nations threatening each other with nuclear mutual annihilation. Stupid, stupid! Gene Roddenberry saw beyond that, and he visualized a starship with Americans and Russians working side by side." Nichols pointed out, "And an alien!"
Takei continued, "And the amazing thing is, what was science fiction back then? You know, science fiction, political fiction, social fiction, is now reality. What do we have up in space? The International Space Station. A crew made of people from all over this planet, and we have Americans and Russians working side by side. It's reality!" Applause. "And I think that's why we're all here celebrating the 40th anniversary. Star Trek was a show not only with vision, but ideals and principles that we all subscribe to, and thank you for giving us this longevity that we never dreamt of."
"And George," added Nichols, "in keeping with what you're talking about, Gene Roddenberry said it best when he created IDIC - Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. It's what makes the world, this universe, beautiful and worth living in."
"And now, it's Walter turn!" smiled Takei as he faced a reticent Koenig. Koenig was still reeling from the unusually charged moment. "I'm just waiting for a question!" he finally remarked.
The next question was, what can fans do to get Koenig a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? (He's the only principle cast member from the Original Series without one.)
"You know, after the weight, the justifiable weight, of the previous conversation, it seems a bit trivial to talk about a Hollywood star," Koenig initially responded. Nichols interjected, "I think it's as vital as anything else."
"Well, bless your heart," Koenig obliged. "Of course, my silence notwithstanding, I totally support what George and Nichelle have said. We live in dire times, and ... with the possible exception of the silly man over there..." (referring to "Left Coast loser" guy) "...Star Trek fans do come together and have a homogeneous point of view in terms of trying to achieve some kind of world where we can all live together - where there is peace and we have our cultural differences and our ethnic differences ... and still we manage to find a unity and a purpose that can move us into the future together. That's what this is all about, and you folks, time after time, have proven to us that you want to be part of that. I think that's the most inspirational thing about Star Trek these days, are the fans, and how they have marshaled their forces to help that come true."
Turning back to the question at hand: "Um, the star, yeah, that would be nice. I mean, I'd like to know that I was here! And before it becomes a posthumous ceremony! The money is all raised, people came through, it was great." But, Koenig said, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and "one individual in particular who has evidently expressed himself by saying that 'enough is enough' as far as Star Trek is concerned" still need to be convinced. "I'm not sure that pressuring would do any good, it'd probably just get his back up. So we'll just go on and we'll see - we're going to re-apply next year, and perhaps next year it'll work out."
"Oh, I don't know if enough is enough. I don't know that enough is enough," protested Nichols. She argued that pressure is in order, in the form of letters from the fans. "It's a travesty that Chekov is not there."
"Yes, do write in to the Hollywood Chamber, because I look forward to the day when I can walk right over and all over Walter's good name!" George laughed.
A little later in the hour, Nichols was asked to comment, as a "groundbreaking character" herself, what new ground she would like to see Star Trek break next. Her response:
"I think I would like to see this country reach its highest potential, so that democracy really means what it's supposed to mean - not one person's ideal, but a collective in which we can live together, live differently, appreciate one another's differences, not 'in spite of' our differences. If you tell me that you love me 'in spite of' my color I resent it - I don't love you in spite of yours. I take people one on one, and I see in your eyes when I look at you and you look at me, and if I'm there, then I know we're one. And that's what this world is supposed to be about, and that's why we have a country as close to that opportunity as any country has ever come."
"And sir," she continued, addressing the "Left Coast loser" guy, and her voice occasionally cracking, "I am proud that we live in a country where you too can speak your mind, your opinion." (Applause.) "I believe that it is incumbent on every American, if you are going to be proud, if you are going to deserve being an American, if I'm going to deserve being an American, to never ever ever ever ever let terrorizing words, degrading words, make me less than American. I will stand tall, and if there is a 9/11 every week, they will not scare me!" (Rising applause.) "And they will not scare me to rescind my liberties, my rights, under the Constitution of this United States. I will not give George Bush the right to type my conversations without cause" - referring, apparently, to the warrantless wiretapping controversy. "I will not do it. I will not allow them to frighten me from flying. I will not do it. I will not live in terror, I will not do it. And then I can say, [Ganeesha] bless America."
As the rousing applause died down, Nichols uttered, "God bless you," and the fans responded in kind. Then to lighten things up, Koenig shouted off-mike, "Next question for George!"
But Nichols had clearly worked herself into an emotional state. After a moment she stood, put her mike down, said "I think I got a little overwrought," and proceeded to leave the stage. "I mean every word of it and I love you all." The audience applauded and responded in kind.
It was a moving yet awkward moment, especially for the poor fan who had just started asking the next question.
Takei and Koenig continued answering questions for the final 10 minutes of their session, with some praise from Koenig for William Shatner: "He was the right man at the right time to play Captain Kirk ... and I think that's why the show, despite the fact that we're four decades old, continues to have a shelf life." And Takei spoke further, in less charged tones, about issues of discrimination, but also extended an olive branch toward "Left Coast loser" guy: "I respect this gentlemen who had the courage to speak up because he has different political ideas, and it's that kind of discussion that makes my political ideas that much stronger. And I would advise you to relate your political ideas to the realities that are happening on the ground."
Once it was time to wrap up, Takei and Koenig stood and spontaneously broke out into a rendition of "[Buddha] Bless America." It was at that point that Nichols came back on stage, and joined them arm-in-arm for the final refrain: "[Vishnu] bless America, our home sweet home."
________________________________________________________________________
http://www.myspace.com/catterpillarboy
http://catterpillarboy.blogspot.com/
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