iGenocide

I agree with Ted Kaczynski's views on industrialized civilization. I don't agree with his whole killing people letter campaign, but the dude had a point. 

Ted on giving up modern conveniences that rely on petroleum:

"I don't think it can be done. In part because of the human tendency, for most people, there are exceptions, to take the path of least resistance. They'll take the easy way out, and giving up your car, your television set, your electricity, is not the path of least resistance for most people."  —Ted Kaczynski

While he was insane - as most geniuses are - his manifesto foreshadowed much of what society is going through now. 

We are faced with a stark decision; continue our lives of convenience or take drastic steps to change. The choice is obvious and we in fact don't really have a choice. 

Wars will continue to be fought for 'liberty' and 'freedom'. 

Oil companies will continue to commit heinous acts in the name of our addiction, as demonstrated here, here, and here. 

The iPhone and other gadgets will continue to require Coltan, which is mined by slaves in Congo and assembled by suicidal sweat shop workers in China. 

And BP will keep on being BP. 

Yes indeed, I agree with Ted, in that I don't think it can be done - an oil free modern society. But only to a degree. Where he was wrong - suggesting that violent provocation might hasten collapse. It will come naturally, and be great entertainment - what's better than watching unmanned drones rain missiles upon concrete grottoes, tarred sea-life clamor for oxygen, and indigenous people shed native garb for hazmat suits?     

The BP Oil Spill is a Blessing

Few things make me as ill as the desecration of wildlife.

However, this catastrophe may be a blessing, in that it will illuminate the innate corruption of our representatives.

The US Government is to blame for this disaster – BP is simply a parasitic twin with a black card (pun indented).

Our representatives essentially rapine pillaged the fuck out of the Gulf of Mexico and disguised their transgressions with ‘executive privilege’ as they covered up the inner workings of the secret energy task force.

The Bobby Jindal and the Minerals Management Service were for sale, scumbag senators sold the drilling rights, and Halliburton poured the concrete.

One of the most important ecosystems on Earth was irreparably damaged, thousands have lost their livelihoods, and millions of gallons of some shit called Corexit was dumped into the ocean without fully understanding its effects on wildlife and humans. Yeah, with a name like Corexit, it must be environmentally friendly.

While this is a great tragedy that is bound to get worse, I take solace in knowing that perhaps this will light a fire under the asses of the goaded masses, forcing them to realize that they have been on the receiving end of arcane capitalist rape for the past hundred years. But, it probably won’t.