Slaves' Songs and FreedomWritten by Robert Bruce Baird
It may seem trite and naïve to suggest we can use codes that slaves used in their Gospel songs to truly communicate. Unfortunately these black Americans now believe Gospels they used to make their masters think they were happy and going along with slave driver. It may seem paranoid to suggest we are still slaves even if we have lots of goodies or three cars in garage. The truth of our world civilization is not very civilized. The wars and borders that keep us fighting or seeking to be chosen above ‘others’ in some racist ideology that includes frequent genocides is real. All religions are obviously not trying to let people know that whatever God might be it does not vary from one place to another and all life is part of it. They must start saying they all worship same thing and tell their followers no one is better than anyone else.This truth does not need UN investigation of Rwanda events or what is going on in Ireland and Darfur or Iraq to let us know culprits include US (NWO), Catholic Church and their Anglican ‘brothers’. This truth of Synarchy that sees nations spying and warring on each other rather than allowing average people a chance to share in technological opportunities of gene-therapeutic longevity, nanotechnological replacement of work, space colonization, and a host of ways to make everyone wealthy without taking money away from anyone; is not known to average person. The ‘politicos’ sling mud as two of same club run for office of US President while both are dedicated militarists who promise to protect rights of few against rest of world. These ‘fronts’ for World Financial interests that have a long history of wanting power rather than productive means to share and build without destroying nature need a thorough examination. But people are confused and media is managed by same people who bought media to get Fed (a private company of rogues) in power with no ability for people to elect new leaders. How can we sing a new tune? Could we at least get our slave drivers (Politicos and media) to treat us with a little more respect and honesty? Please consider ingenuity demonstrated by black slaves of America and how we might start creating community and harmony rather than war and hatred. This excerpt from a book called Slavery and Making of America deserves special attention I think. “The relationship between a slave driver and other slaves generally depended on extent to which he was willing or able to circumvent his master’s wishes. A slave driver could also use his position to detriment of slaves, but he did so at his own peril. Although slaves had little power, they might exercise what collective power they had to punish a driver whom they thought was unfair. A notoriously brutal or unjust driver could find himself censured by his fellow slaves {Today truth tellers among us are facing censure it seems. Patriot Act II is not only problem.} who refused to associate with him or even to talk to him. Other slaves might spread rumors about a driver’s competence or his honesty to master’s house, undermining his authority; or he might have a work-related accident. The driver’s position forced him to balance retaining master’s trust with having respect and cooperation of his fellow slaves. (11)
| | Gift Giving For BabyWritten by Wayne Liu
Your friend or relative is going to have a baby. Couldn't think of what to give? Here are some tips to help you shop for a gift.Since they are you friends or relatives, chances are you know their lifestyle. Do they like to travel or like taking day trips to amusement parks or zoos? If yes, backpack diaper bag is a good idea. A backpack diaper bag frees up both hands and it looks good on both man and woman. Baby carrier is another good choice for gift for active parents. Think about other travel accessories like shopping cart strap, stroller cup holder and other small but useful traveling gadgets. Portable booster is a good idea too. It is always cleaner than ones you find in most restaurants. Most new parents experience some sleep deprivation. A baby swing can help lull babies to sleep more easily. New mom and dad can then get some much needed sleep too. A baby play center can keep baby entertained and occupied in a safe environment while mommy can relax or get some house work done. Baby can be entertained with a bouncer or a mobile. A music CD for babies will help keep baby entertained too.
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