Me, Tony Kushner and Belarus

I lend my big mouth to the movement

Stopped in at today's demonstration in solidarity with the artists, activists, and actors of Belarus.

Following arrests last month of many outspoken artists in the ex-Soviet republic, The Public Theater and Amnesty International held a peaceful protest and Tony Kushner and I decided to go. . . . more after the jump  . . .

Rita speaks truth to power on behalf of America and Sarah Palin

Rita from Memphis breaks down the real system for us through insanely patient radio host Michelangelo Signorile, and really opens a window on the oft baffling mind of the Right.  As you watch, try and not blame our education system somehow . . . she just doesn't have the right information or abilities, she's trying . . . but the gears can't catch.

I'm troubled on "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day"

I've just watched a video of a recent uprising at a university lecture hall.  During a lecture on the limits of free speech.  In Sweden.  It is shocking and frightening, and utterly stark raving mad.

I'm troubled because I feel like sharing the video here, but I don't want to unfairly prejudice anyone who isn't familiar with immigration and assimilation in Northern Europe, so if you don't consider yourself that up-to-date on the massive struggles with national identity and religious freedoms that are taking place in the EU right now, get your salt grain ready.

If you're wondering about the Everybody Draw Mohammed Day, here is the FB page for it.  If you've been living under a rock, HERE is the recent caterwauling over South Park's recent episode and it's being censored.  And here is the story about the video you're about to see, but the basics are:

Man sketches Mohammed (there are over seven MILLION "mohammed" results on google image)

Man gets threatened repeatedly, including by an insane American woman who plots his murder.

Man gets physically attacked during a lecture on freedom of expression, pepper spray is necessary to subdue the crowd chanting and screaming for allah. The scene is unbelievable.  I post it as a cautionary tale.  Religion is a dangerous drug.  For more on that, if you're interested, HERE.

the video after the jump...

Ignorance Emporium

We need to take this very seriously. These people are only MOMENTARILY ashamed of their near complete ignorance, and they're motivated.

" ... to be honest, I don't really know what she knows and doesn't know ... I probably wouldn't know half the stuff somebody'd ask me."

Motivate. Call your representatives and voice your views, read news from diverse sources, and talk to your friends and relatives.