the Idiots Have Taken Over

Whether you believe it or not, the Idiots Have Taken Over

Here We Go Again

I don’t know if I would say I’m getting political again but I’m pissed again at society. There is a reason I don’t watch the evening news because it always represents the bad and focuses in on the shit. Tonight in Vancouver some man was attacked for no apparent reason and beaten over the head with a mallet, if not for the heroics of a woman he would probably be dead. No one knew the reasoning for the attack but there is a strong possibility there was no reason.

Years back when I was living in Edmonton my cousins hubby was enjoying his time down on Whyte Avenue after partaking in an epic concert at Rexall place. It was towards the end of the night when he was standing outside of Winks when he was beaten in the back with a baseball bat. Eventually the police got involved and much to there surprise they had told them that it was the 8th record of it happening that night. Turns out it was apparently some sort of initiation.

Some sort of initiation? An initiation that involves beating innocent people, male and female, for no apparent reason? Why? I’m the biggest idiot when it comes to toilet humor (this website showcases that strongly) but how in the world can someone find that “funny”? I’ve done some ridiculous things in my life that I regret and probably will the rest of my life but something like that is beyond idiocy and it worries me quite frequently to what we are walking into in the future. It’s becoming more and more frequent in today’s society that people are pulling shit like this because it’s supposed to be funny when in truth the only funny thing about is how much of an idiot they are for thinking so.

Sadly that was only one of MANY stories I could talk about. The same thing happened in an LRT station where a man was beaten nearly to death for no reason. Another man was pushed onto the tracks just missing a train as it arrived.

Something so small, yet much bigger

We've been Idiots for many years

Yet here we are shaking our heads at things like murder, assault, robbery, etc. and when we look to our apparent leaders in charge they are committing the same atrocities…and for what, religion? Oil? More Money? Are things getting any better? Probably not.

Now I’m not one to weigh in one the “War on Terrorism” because I don’t ever try to pretend I know what’s going on. I dont agree with one side or the other. Both sides have killed each other, innocents, and committed mass genocide throughout the process. And still it spreads through it’s countries people that anyone associated with the opposition is evil! I read this earlier today:

I was a 24 year old medical student in the US before deciding I wanted to see a bit of the world before I got old. I went to a youth hostel in New Delhi during summer break while waiting for a friend from law school in the the US to meet me there., In four days the owners of the guest house, who were clearly dealing heroine, decided that they did not trust me, did not like Americans, and drugged the coke I was drinking (the skin under my fingernails turned purple/blue and I got really sleepy) then they surrounded me and dropped me off their balcony which is about 2o feet (more than 6 meters) from the ground. I woke up in the Apollo hospital with a spinal cord injury and a serious skull fracture. I was airlifted back to the US to receive further surgery and I can, by Grace of God, walk now but my life will never be the same.

The question remains, as a Canadian or American would you feel nervous with a Muslim flying on a plane with you? It’s the way the world is now. No one can trust each other and we certainly don’t respect one another.

The Future

I’m often asked (jokingly) if I will ever settle down, get married, and have kids to which I more often respond “nope”. Maybe I will slip up or change my mind but to this day I don’t think it will happen. Perhaps I’m over exaggerating but when one sees what is happening in the world with the pollution, war, and disrespect for another why would you want to put one of your kids through something so shitty that’s about to happen. Society is so messed up now and it won’t get any better in the near future, money runs the Government, the people in charge get richer, so why would the people in power change to begin with?

NOFX

Never Trust A Hippy

It’s funny because a lot of the other things people find weird about me is my ever growing collection of punk rock (if that’s what its called, there’s to many names of punk rock, who cares) music I collect and listen to. One band in particular is NOFX who I’ve listened to I think since Philly introduced them to me on my way back to Calgary one summer. It’s something about this type of genre of music that I relate to and perhaps why I spend a lot of time listening to it. More so maybe it’s the reason for this epic rant.

Like any good punk rock band they have there ridiculous songs (see Liza & Louise – a great song about lesbianism) but they also have a strong voice when it comes to such big things like war and politics, as all great punk rock bands did (example, the Ramones). One song in particular, and the one I’ve named this nonsense about is Idiots Are Taking Over.

Why? Well when I listen to the song and read/watch the news it puts everything into perspective about how the idiots are actually taking over. As our society continues to evolve and invent amazing new technologies we still feel the urge to not share our knowledge with others. Would it be so hard to work together to achieve something as great as colonizing the Moon or another planet like Mars? Why is it important for the U.S, Russia, and China to all have separate space programs when if they all worked as one they would probably reach their goal faster?

Would it be so hard to respect one another?

I dont know.

What I do know is there are to many idiots making idiot decisions.

The Idiots Are Taking Over

it’s not the right time to be sober
now the idiots have taken over
spreading like a social cancer, is there an answer?

the idiots are takin over [x8]

Epic Typography Video

Being a smart, good looking philosophical man, I have discovered turning to music in a time of need has become a necessity for me to overcome life’s numerous obstacles. And this is no exception. Honestly, I don’t usually spill my guts right off the bat, but I have had some trouble with what to write on HSB the past 6 weeks or so. This is probably quite obvious with the long periods between posts and somewhat mediocre material. Thankfully, just like the broadjourno I bonjournoed in the brown this weekend in Edmonton, good things come out of the Clear Blue Sky (that is the one and only time Lucas will ever refer to country music). Just like in the City of Champions, something that was once narrow and seemingly impossible is easily fixed with some coercion and olive oil. I’m back baby! And better than ever. Speaking of being sweet, pounding shortys, and making comebacks, I believe my black twin announced his comeback today. Obviously, we were both met with the same media attention, the only distinct difference is he f*#$ed up by getting married. Now while he’s making millions and smashing records, I’ll still be smashing other things.

The Foo Fighters are f@!%ing awesome. With that said, the above lyrics really made me think. Over the past few years we have all searched for something we once saw as unobtainable. I don’t know about you guys, but I have done some pretty cool shit in my short career of life that I never thought possible. Largely thanks to how unreal I am on the links, a lot of doors and legs have opened. But, although the successes have been many, there is still a lot of things I yearn for, as do you I’m sure. The kick ass part of my life besides everything, is my 4 followers and I have an outlet for our dreams: HSB!

All my life…I have wanted to cruise around Edmonton with the CEO of Callaway Canada in a limo drinking brews and jammin out to Foo Fighters at full tilt with the windows down. Check.

All my life…I have dreamed of being famous and nailing hotter shortys than I already do. Not much different from HSB’s new favorite Red Wing, Darren Helm. Interestingly enough, Darren and I are connected much deeper than he knows, or cares for that matter. I mean he does have a Cup ring, 7 figure salary and smokeshow girlfriend…scratch that…ex-girlfriend. That’s where Luke comes in. At the beginning of my HSB career, I mentioned how hot the shortys were at Mount Royal. This only proves my point. Pictured above alongside her Red Wing is Devon Englot, a native of The Hat and current student at MRU. How do I know this you ask? Well first, I’m a rapist, what do you expect? But second, she is the little piece of heaven I get to sit beside every Tues/Thurs from 2-3:20 in ECON 2244. God bless that school. I mean she was drawn to me and asked for the adjacent seat, but that is irrelevant. Needless to say, that takes care of the nailin hotter girls part. I mean come on, I make 4 figures and rock sweet flow. As for the famous part, that was taken care of today…and I’m bringin all of you f!@*s with me.

Lucky for us, Devon is a sweet chick. I asked her if she would like to be the HSB babe of the week. The answer…”f*!^ ya!” So after a name drop or two and giving her the executive tour of the Bun, I convinced her to text her ex and tell him to check out the site. Here at HSB we like to sprain news, not break it…none the less you are officially the first to hear that our dreams have been answered. Darren replied. “HAHA thats funny. Bunch of f*!@ing idiots.” I have never been so proud. There you have it. HSB is spreading viciously around the Detroit Red Wings as we speak. Hopefully my CEO Walks will keep me in mind when he’s ballin Armani suits and rollin Lambos.

Til Later Bitches

It is finally upon us, for months there has been talk that the Canadian Government would introduce there reformed copyright law and without further ado a major shake up in not only the copyright law but Canadian lives is about to take place.  As it seems with most governments these days ours is about to buckle to influence from some of the United States biggest corporations and will ultimately lead to a major breach in ones internet privacy.

I’ve been talking about this for months and for anyone that reads this and just shrugs it off I dont think you appreciate the value of what this law is proposing.  We’ve all heard horror stories of US College kids, families, and even early teens getting sued for $20,000 plus as the result of downloading a copyrighted song through a P2P file sharing program (Limewire, iMesh, Shareaza etc).  Well friends if this law sees the light of day you to could be faced with the consequence of being served and having to fork over upwards to $20,000 per song.

Still not worried?  Take all the DVD’s, CD’s, legally purchased MP3’s and burn them onto a backup CD.  Guess what, you’re committing copyright infringment and if caught will be prosecuted the same.  It’s crazy to think that when one buys a product either online or at a store it still wont technically belong to you.

If you don’t think you can get caught for downloading one song think again as it could become very apparent that such companies like Shaw and Telus will now be forced to hand over the details of ones IP address which leads the bad guys straight to your house.  For years the RIAA and MPAA have requested such details on Canadian IP’s but Telus has refused saying it would be a breach in privacy.  What I do in my own home should be my own business no?

Of course there will be ways to protect yourself, *cough cough like encrypted downloads* but the fact of the matter is this law will open a door to all kinds of ridiculousness. The United States is apparently already taking action at US Customs and searching Ipods, Laptops, and Cellphones looking for any illegal material.  I’d be willing to be that having this bill pass in Canada will ultimately lead to some sort of the same situation happening at our border.  Imagine not being able to leave the country with an Ipod or Laptop because you have a few songs you wanted to listen to.

The balance of what will be illegal and what wont still remains to be seen but this will have a major effect on our everyday lives.  Even something as simple as recording a television show on your PVR may wind up being illegal.

But hey, if you dont care and get searched at customs or slapped with a lawsuit dont say I didn’t warn you.  If you are even somewhat worried visit this site www.modchip.ca/store/join/join.html and let your MP know how you feel.

Walks

Last year thanks to Benny I helped pollute everyone on Pennsylvania’s The Clarks. If you have hung out with me in the last year you’ve probably heard something play from them at the house or in the Climax and if you haven’t do yourself a favour and check these out: Born Too Late, Shimmy Low, Better Off Without You, On Saturday, Cigarette.

Sadly unless I cruise to the Eastern side of the continent I probably have a snowballs chance in hell of seeing the band live.

Regardless that was the band I was (and still am) polluting people with, I know most folks back home stick to ACDC but it’s good to expand horizons. Thanks to some drunk ass calling me at 4 in the morning last night though I’ve found the next big thing to brainwash people with.

Say hello to Joel Plaskett Emergency.

If you’ve been living on the east coast of Canada or been to a Tragically Hip concernt recently then forgive me because you’re probably wondering why it’s taken me so long to hear these guys, well I live a sheltered life so back off.

Nowhere to you

Fashionable People

And the Early favorite, Snowed In

Walks

I’m not going to sit here and blow smoke up your ass telling you why they’re one of my favorite bands, I’ll let the music do the talking.

“Shimmy Low”
“Better Off Without You”
“Born Too Late”
“On Saturday”
“Maybe”
“Cigarette”
“Chasin Girls” – Dont mind the weird Japanamation, this was oddly the first song I listened to.

There is obviously many more really good songs but I cannot find a link for them on youtube, check out TheClarksOnline if you like what you see.  The next step is to tell them to release a song for Rock Band so I can get drunk and rip out the vocals.

Walks
www.hotstickybun.com

RIAA Website Wiped Clean by “Hackers”
Written by Ernesto on January 20, 2008

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Let’s just all agree that these douce bags had it coming.

Walks
www.hotstickybun.com