AVATAR :A Review

AVATAR : Breaking a personal rule not to bother seeing big budget over the top general release movies I purposely used “movies” because I like seeing “films” not movies difference simply being movie usually turn out to be dull / boring and empty of plot. Avatar was and is a Movie with all those traits and I should have known better. It was not worth the $12.00 cost of a ticket. The Hero and Good Guy is Jake Sully (Sam Wotyhington) a paraplegic ex marine who is the stereotypical “What are my orders Sir” marine meaning a dull character. The film takes place on the moon Pandora of the planet Polyphemus in Alpha Centauri ( for trivia buffs Alpha Centauri is where the LOST IN SPACE Robinson Family of 1960’s were headed) Lost in Space even had better story lines. Pandora looked like it was filmed a Rainforest Café Restaurant. The story takes place in 2154 where Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver) is still chain smoking. And the bad guys (People from Earth) are still using Guns Yes Guns bullet firing guns you would think by 2154 some type of laser or phaser would be used. I seen the film in a 3D IMAX theatre and have to admit the 3D effect and super big screen and awesome Sound were something to behold. But as far as story plotlines and acting it was a Big Blank. Essentially nothing more than a 1950's B Science Fiction movie with cool special effects. And director James Cameron is talking two more possible sequels. I suggest quiting while you are ahead. Save your Money go see a Film is a Art House / Independent Movie House. And leave this empty suit to the Friday night teen date multiplex.

SENATE PASSES HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION

SENATE PASSES HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION

The United States Senate this morning passes H.R. 3962 (60-39) “ Affordable Health Care for America Act“ It is not a Victory . The bill will allow 31 million more Americans to purchase Health Care insurance . It will stop health care insurance companies from denying coverage to persons with pre existing conditions (diabetes - heart problems - kidney illnesses) it is however a start . Hopefully it will lead eventually to the United States not simply making health care coverage affordable to all but to provide health care to the all citizens from birth to death complete health care coverage at little or no cost. As I said it’s a start.

The State of Healthcare Reform (Dec-15)

I really feel sorry for those of my fellow Americans who’s jobs do not provide Health Insurance and those who cannot afford Healthcare Insurance do to numerous factors including but not limited to pre existing conditions. It looks like the current legislation in congress is going no where. Senator Joe Lieberman is a big reason but he is not the sole reason. The democrats caved it and gave in too much. What is coming out is not reform but a watered down piece of nothing. Two points I want to make Point-1 The bill in it’s current form should be voted down. Because it’s not reform Americans will still be paying extreme high rates to be insured if they are paying out of there own pockets. They should not be doing so. Employer covered healthcare was correct in it’s time that time is over Employers keep asking employees to contribute more and more to there coverage. Now I am willing to compromise in this regard if we do not have single payer healthcare like all other normal civilized countries they I believe a Employer should be REQUIRED BY LAW to cover there employees. Employees families on the other hand should be the responsibility of the employee I believe it is wrong that a employer should have to pay for there employees spouse / partner and or children. But they should pay for the employee.

Point-2 I am very disappointed in President Obama handling of the Healthcare legislation he should have been extremely aggressive in pushing for Single Payer all US Citizens will be covered and told the Republicans and conservative Democrats if you are not going to join us in this then get out of the way because WE ARE GOING TO COVER ALL AMERICANS 100% in Healthcare weather they are employed or unemployed weather they have a pre existing condition or not. And should have told congress that unless we pass this bill I will not sign or allow any bills to continue. WE ARE DOING THIS !!!!!

Additional Note: I said before and still believe a simple one line bill could solve this debate “For every $1.00 we spend on War, Defense, Killing, Military WE MUST SPEND $2.00 for Universal Single Payer Healthcare” That Simple

Congressman Todd Akin (R- Missouri)

Watching the US House Special orders speeches I cannot believe what I just heard from Congressman Todd Akin (R- Missouri) he just said on Healthcare reform and I am paraphrasing "When a patient and a doctor makes a decision no one should inter fear and get involved it is between them" I thought that's what Roe v Wade was all about? Shows you what Hippocrates the Republicans are. This Proves it.

Another Current News Comment

ITEM: Republicans including former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani are criticizing President Obama’s decision to bring Guantanamo detainees to both be put on trial in federal court in New York. And to house them in a prison in Illinois.

View: I have a simple solution for President Obama to consider. I believe he should ask for Prime TV time and say the following. to congress. “ You will back me on this decision or I will release all detainees without any trials” It’s up to you.

Random Observations of Recent News Items (Nov-2009)

ITEM: PRESIDENT OBAMA BOWS TO JAPAN EMPEROR AKIHITO ON ASIA TOUR

View: It’s About time a American President did what is a traditional custom when visiting Japan. For too long American Presidents have thumbed there noses in these diplomatic settings. By not following these tradition it suggest a attitude of “We’re Better than you and we don’t bow to anyone” I’m not one for clichés but in this situation Is truly is “When in Rome do as the Romans Do”

ITEM: 9/11 SUSPECTS TRAIL TO BE HELD IN FEDERAL COURT IN NEW YORK

View: As far as I am concerned this is a no brainier. The Military trials that were to be held under the Bush administration would have appeared to the world as nothing buy kangaroo courts where guilty verdicts would have been pre determined. A trial in open court is the only course of action that should be or should have been considered.

ITEM: THERE WILL BE NO VIDEO EMINATING FROM THE 9/11 TRIALS COURTROOM

View: If you are conducting a legitimate fair trial then you allow it to be televised live with no restrictions other than the usual practice of not showing the faces of jurors . To have a trial behind closed doors with only newspaper and other media reports after the fact is not sufficient. Present your evidence for all to see and each individual judge for themselves if were are seeking justice or revenge. If these suspects are guilty of what the government prosecutors allege I too want them to receive life sentences but I do demand a fair trial.

ITEM: DEFENCE SECRETARY ROBERTS GATES BLOCKS ABUSE PHOTO RELEASE

Defense Secretary Robert Gates' blocked the public release of any more pictures of foreign detainees abused by their U.S. captors specifically 21 color photos that the ACLU sued to be released.

"Public disclosure of these photographs would endanger citizens of the United States, members of the United States armed forces, or employees of the United States government deployed outside the United States," Gates said in his order blocking release of the photos.

View: Release all photos unedited and as is. If there is anything there that could as Gates says ”Public disclosure of these photographs would endanger citizens of the United States, members of the United States armed forces, or employees of the United States government deployed outside the United States," Then maybe that is something they should have thought about prior to participating in mistreatment and torture. Beside release of these photos will make it easier to charge those responsible. Criminals must be brought to answer for there crimes.

From the Right- It's all President Obama's Fault

Why wait for the Right to start let's beat them to it.

The Democratic losses in the Governorships in Virgina and New Jersey / The defeat of the Same Sex Marriage Public Question in Maine / The Transit Strike in Philadelphia / The Postal Strike in the United Kingdom is all fault of President Obama. There is no Doubt about. That's what the Palin's and Limbaugh's are going to say and there will be Tea Party wing nuts that will buy into it 100%