Monthly Archives: February 2012

This essay was originally written on March 11, 2007. It was published around that time in MugsysRapSheet.com (and I’ve added a couple of the links included from that posting). I could update it, but I think it still applies, even 5 years after I originally composed it. ~ Mike

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GOP: The Party of Hate

By Michael R. Honig

It’s no longer a joking matter; no longer something that we should avoid saying because it’s ‘impolitic’ or disrespectful of others’ views or opinions. No longer something that we should fear saying because it might be seen as hysterical hyperbole.

What do we call a political party or movement that consistently works to aggrandize the rich and powerful; marginalizes the poor and weak; ignores the political oppositions’ legitimate objections and concerns; derogates anyone who disagrees with them or with whom they disagree; ignores inconvenient laws and creates new, Constitutionally questionable laws and policies as it suits their needs; ignores world public opinion; moves military forces anywhere they want at any time they want without regard to domestic political process or international law; puts words that were never said into the mouths of their opponents and then criticizes or ridicules those opponents for those things they never said (aka, ‘the Straw Man’ Strategy); creates and widely disseminates lies and distortions with many coordinated voices in many powerful media outlets in order to gain emotionally charged political advantage; engages in character assassination; reveals national security secrets in order to gain domestic political advantage or hurt their domestic political opposition; find or create questionable legal grounds to export people for torture and interrogation that would otherwise be illegal; find questionable legal grounds for indefinite detention of their enemies? Continue reading →

OCCUPYHOUSTON: Feb 16-19, 2012 (Evicted from Tranquility Park by HPD)

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For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.

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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike

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OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]

This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike

Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):

GA Sunday Feb 19 AGENDA Special Topic, 1PM <== THIS IS A BIG DEAL
This Friday is an open planning meetingto determine an agenda for this Sunday for this Sunday: WHEN: Friday, 18 17th Feb, 7PM, WHERE: 2805 Wichita Street
Onward …! Weekend Strategy Session/GA Scheduled Sunday 2.20.12: WHEN: Sunday, 20 19 Feb, 1PM ’til we’re done, or 6PM, whichever comes first! WHERE: 2990 Richmond Ave, 6th floor
Past News: Day #131 Tranquility Park To Be Evicted Tonight [Tweets of the time in that section – Mike]

News & Announcements (More info below the jump):

Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
Calendar Of Upcoming Events
Occupy Kingwood – A Sustainable Form Of The Occupy Movement <– Click here
OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here

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Bluebonnet Season Is Near! (2012 Update)

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[Feb. 12, 2012: This article has been significantly updated and re-written for 2012. It may be further updated as the season progresses. – Mike]

If you live in Texas, the next several weeks (usually in March, possibly April) are the prettiest time to get out of the city and see the open road. Due to the drought, 2011 was a very disappointing year for wildflower lovers, but 2012 is ripe with possibilities.

We’ve had some decent rains recently, and mild weather. Wildflower forecasters are guardedly optimistic. (See links below)

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OCCUPYHOUSTON: #HPD assault, cock/point shotgun at unarmed citizens for noise violation [VIDEO]

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For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.

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In my opinion, the video description below sounds a little more benign in describing the protestors than the video itself suggests, but you can decide that for yourself.

You will have to go to the site to see the video, as I cannot acquire and embed a working video link. – Mike

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Click Here To View Video –> http://www.liveleak.com/e/3d3_1328617851

This video was taken at the Houston Free Thinkers Free Show. The police showed up at 10:15pm with the stated purpose of addressing a noise complaint. Derrick Broze spoke to the police about the noise and agreed to shut down one of the three stages. While Derrick spoke to the officer another officer began poking around The Compound (which is not a public venue). Derrick asked these police if they had a warrant. They asked for his ID. He told them he was not in public and that he was not driving a car and was not therefore required to have one but was happy to identify himself as Derrick Broze and provided his birth date as well.

The officer then grabbed Derrick and took him out into the street and put him against the car and searched him. All without charging him or telling him anything. As more friends came around and asked what was going on. Some were unwilling to remain silent and exercised their first amendment rights and spoke their mind. One of these individuals was forcibly grabbed from behind and threatened, “your freedom ends tonight” (can be heard in the video). This individual breaks loose from his unknown assailant and is grabbed by multiple officers and slammed into the car. When the crowd of unarmed civilians demonstrates their shock and outrage at this a shotgun is pulled and cocked.

Added: 1 day ago Occurred On: Feb-6-2012 By: stfu_donny Tags: police, pulls, out, shotgun, cocks it, at, crowd, protest Location: Houston, Texas, United States

San Francisco Police Knock Out Resisting Suspect (Home Video)

Slow motion video of police firing a flash grenade into a crowd attending a wounded protestor

Police brutality Shiraz university June 20 2009 Iranians protest against election results

Police Pepper Spray Seated Occupy Protesters at UC Davis

Dog-Tested, Dog-Approved: Subaru Commercials [VIDEOS]

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If you love doggies, you’ll love these Subaru commercials. :)

Camping

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Top 10 Grammar Peeves

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Top 10 Grammar Peeves

Space Exploration Matters, But Being The First To Go Somewhere In Space … Doesn’t.

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Radio Show Commentary, 7/5/2010

I’m a self-admitted ‘space geek’. So to me, space exploration matters. But being the first to go somewhere in space … doesn’t.

Let me offer some historical context.
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OCCUPYHOUSTON: Feb 4-12, 2012 At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)

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For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.

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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike

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This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike

Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):

FEB 11-12 (Saturday & Sunday): Organizing the Power of the 99%!

News & Announcements (More info below the jump):

Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
Calendar Of Upcoming Events
Occupy Kingwood – A Sustainable Form Of The Occupy Movement <– Click here
OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
Finance Meeting 2/1/12
Finance Meeting 1/29/12
Finance Meeting 1/26/12
Finance Meeting 1/20/12 (No Quorum)
Finance Meeting 1/7/12
Finance Meeting 12/25/11
Finance Meeting 12/14/11

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Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig

"An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy."

Monthly Archives: February 2012

San Francisco Police Knock Out Resisting Suspect (Home Video)

Slow motion video of police firing a flash grenade into a crowd attending a wounded protestor

Police brutality Shiraz university June 20 2009 Iranians protest against election results

Police Pepper Spray Seated Occupy Protesters at UC Davis

Dog-Tested, Dog-Approved: Subaru Commercials [VIDEOS]

Top 10 Grammar Peeves

For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.

OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]

***This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike***

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For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.

OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]

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This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike