10-31-11 Occupy Politics

Earlier today, I went down to Occupy Austin to see what was happening with the organization considering the current arrest that has been made.   It is clear that the numbers are down, and that the moral is starting to sway a bit.  It is also clear that many people are more energized to keeping the movement alive.  While I talked with a couple of people it became clearer to me that they do need to take on a Political aspect to their movement.  I had posted on this subject earlier in the day.  Thus, the reason for this follow posting now.

Below is the beginning concept of what I feel needs to be created to keep the Occupy movement alive.  It is rough, and I am sure it needs some more feedback from those involved.  So, please feel free to email me at OccupyPolitics@live.com, or add your response here to my posting.

Life goes on…I go on

Occupy Politics

Occupy Politics is a grass roots organization born out of the Occupy protest movement.

Goal:

To be a clear voice for Middle America politics that clearly finds the middle ground of the Right and the Left to keep our country strong, vibrant and powerful on a global basis.

An Occupy congress is created first on a local city by city level, then by State level from those city organizations, then a National level by the state organizations.  Each entity is to be focused on the issues related to their local needs and desires, while then addressing it on a State and National level as needed.

To create an Occupy congress, participants within the individual Occupy movements will select one person from each of the follow categories:

Caucasian

Hispanic/Latino

African American/Black

Asian

Other Nationalities that are represented within their Occupy group as needed.

LeTs Bi Gay/Homosexual

Straight/Heterosexual

Male

Female

Democratic

Republican

Independent

Homeowner

Homeless

Income of less than 25,000

Income of $25,000 to $50,000

Income of $50,000 to $100,000

Income of over $100,000

A spokes person, a treasurer, a director and a Chairman will also be selected from the group.

It should be noted that on an ideal basis, one person should only represent one category, so that they may be able to focus on the concerns and issues for that group, thus not having their time & energy divided up by other category issues. 

It should also be noted that no one racial or ethnic group should have a majority of elected members.

The strength of the organization will cause the party leaders from political groups to respond to and work with Occupy Politics.  Furthermore, those seeking a political office will address gatherings of Occupy Politics within their area.

At NO time, will an Occupy Politics organization support in any manor via an endorsement, financial aid, financial gift, or an6y other form, a political group or person running for a politi9cal office.

8-31-11 Love

On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending a Halloween party.  During the event, I was flirted with by many people, as I also flirted.  It was a lot of fun and it was good for my ego.  However, there was one person that I had flirted with previously that said they would call, and had previously mentioned that they were in the middle of mid-terms.  I had posted about this person and another one previously.

Today, I post that I am still confused with some people.  This person was all over me that evening, and we said and did things that were fun.  I, however, was also very clear with what my feelings are for this person, and while they seem to reciprocate, it also seemed later after not hearing from them, that they are all talk and no action.  This really sucks!  We all put ourselves out there at some time, and most of the time, it does not work.  But, why can’t people be honest with themselves and others?

I am at the point that I really can’t date anyone, as I had mentioned before, I can’t really see myself inviting someone back to my storage unit for a sleep over, or dinner.  Plus, the money is not there.  Let’s face it; it’s not cheap to date these days…lol.

But, at the same time, I want to be clear about my feelings, so that if they are interested in some extent, then they will either work with it, or if they are not interested, then say no.  But to act and to say things that lead a person on is just not right.

The other issue is also where I meet people.  Let’s face it; there are not many good healthy places to meet people these days.  Bar’s and friends are about it.  Friends mean well, but they really don’t know you enough to select your future spouse.  Bar’s are about drinking and one night stands more than about meeting your future spouse.  So, you go on with life, and meet people in various places, not sure if you can really flirt with them for you don’t know if they are married, seeing someone, etc.  And then you run into those who want a sexual encounter, but not a romance, that’s another headache all together.

On a spiritual level, yeah, I know, the person that I have chosen to be with will come when we have chosen it to happen.  Until then, I really shouldn’t get frustrated and annoyed, but just enjoy everyone I meet.

Life goes on…I go on.

10-31-11 Occupy Austin

Well, the city of Austin has started to treat he Occupiers like all the other cities have, as a nosecones and something to get rid of.  I understand their frustration, they’ve been Occupying the front square of city hall for 24 days and not much has come from it.  But that sadly is the case for all of the Occupy cities.  So many of the Occupiers claim there is not one person in charge of their group, that they all are in charge and that they all vote on what the movement wants and declares it to be.  But, in the process, things are not getting done at a pace that will keep the movement alive.  Instead, this slow Occupying process is just that Occupying.  No movement, no forward motion.

On Saturday, I was there to be a part of the march.  The march started late, so I could not stay as long as I wanted to.  During my time there, I was able to talk with a few people, including those who were doing independent films.  The same conscious aspect was emerging from each person, enough Occupying and now let’s do something that moves the movement forward.  The march a few weeks ago that closed out some bank accounts at Chase and B of A was a good move; it made the banks aware that there was some backbone to the movement, the anger.  But that was it, nothing else is happening.

Therefore, the cities are starting to get tired of it and want the Occupiers gone.  If no political power is created, then there is no reason to keep the movement alive.  It is past the time for Occupy to do something of value, other than occupying. 

I strongly encourage ALL Occupy cities to have an internet conference and begin to act as a political movement.  Choose someone from each city to represent the city, and then choose a group of people from those to represent the country, etc.  Create the power of a political movement, for that is the only aspect that politicians will listen to.  Create a platform that majority of American’s can support, that is in the middle of the Right and of the Left.  Not everyone will be happy, they never are.  But, by creating the single voices, you begin to give a focal point that people can see and can begin to get behind.  Right now, Occupy is occupying and losing their momentum.  Don’t let this happen!

Oh, and for those of you who always encourage people to take up the fight and do something, don’t keep passing the buck.  You are there; you are a diehard Occupier, so make the movement move forward and become a true reality of change.  Those of us that are doing our best to survive will be there when we can.

Life goes on…I go on.

10-31-11

Happy Halloween!  I have been homeless for over a month and now well into the Fall weather and the Holidays.  What will the following days and weeks bring to me?

On a good note, I was able to “Borrow from Peter to pay Paul,” as the saying goes, and pay for November rent on my storage unit.  That is good…lol  It cost me an extra amount, but hopefully, it was worth it in the longer term.

The weekend was full of interesting events, and for that reason, I will break the postings down into smaller ones to help with the flow and the interest.  What I will say here is that as I go through this event in my life, I do my best to not look or act homeless.  That means, I wash my clothes as and keep them as clean as possible.  I make sure I keep my gym membership so I can shower daily, and thankfully, help me work out and relive some stress as well.  Thus, when I talk to someone in person, I don’t want them to know I am homeless by my looks or actions.  I will, if I so choose will tell them that I am homeless.  Homelessness is not something to be proud of, and it is not something that I wish for anyone, unless they want it and there are plenty of people happy to do so.  But for myself, and the millions of others that are caught in this situation, I pray to God that something changes soon in our politics, and our mental consciousness to share the wealth and to make all living beings healthier, happier people.

Life goes on…I go on.

10-29-11

On Thursday as I sat at the library PC typing in my latest blog, a reporter from KXAN (CBS) was asking people if they do job search using the computer.  I responded and said I could answer her questions from two points of view.  We sat down in a quiet area and she interviewed me.  I advised her of my homelessness, job searching and trying to keep my business alive.  I felt it was a good interview and I hope she does use it in some way.  As of this morning (Saturday) I have not seen anything on TV, which is not really a surprise since I hardly get to watch any considering my situation...lol

In the mean time, I keep trying to find a way to pay my storage unit, a possible source of income may have come through which will allow that to happen, but I have to wait a few days to see if it does.  I keep the faith that it will all work out.

An author or mine, Dennis Matranga and I went to Occupy Austin on Thursday night to try and get some press for his book.  We were able to get him on a live feed for their web site, so that was good.  We also left a copy of the book their in their free library.  What is interesting is that what Dennis's book "American Me?" is about, is exactly what Occupy Wall Street is all about.  It was nice to see that we had the book out in eBook format long before Occupy had happen.  I hope we get some of the credit...lol

I had mentioned in one of my last postings of a friend who wanted to send money to me.  I had encouraged her not to for I felt her family would need it.  Well, she was not going to hear that. She is sending me some anyways...lol  I GREATLY appreciate it!  But, I have to be honest, I'm not using many of the free services for the homeless unless I absolutely have to.  I don't want to take from others who made need the free services more then I do.  I do have some money, though a small amount flowing in and out and it is that I use to keep me alive and going.  Therefore, why should I use other services when I don't need to?  I'm not being heroic or selfish, I just don't want to take away from others.  Too many people are in need of help, and it saddens me to see our Government not doing anything about it.  What little they have done is just that, little and not nearly enough.  Instead, billions will be used on campaigns to elect a new President...something is so wrong with that!

Life goes on...I go on.

10-27-11 #2

10-27-11 #2

I received an email today from one of my supporters.  She has been racking her brain on how she could help me financially, even though her family is going through extreme times themselves.  She went as far as to send some money from her son’s savings account.  I am very touched by that, but I was very clear NO, NOT to send me any money.  Her and her family may need that money themselves if things don’t improve for them.

It is a wonderful gesture, but one that I could not live with. 

I know that all of this HELL that all of us are going through is to force us to make a change for the better.  Occupy Wall Street is part of that.  We need to support them in every way we can, and to make sure each of us helps change politics and greed. 

ALL of us deserve and have a right to a good life, not one of being worked to death for pennies, or for fear of losing our job.  Each of US deserves to have a place called home, wither an apartment, a home or a sleeping bag in the woods.  It should be our choice, not corporations, not politicians, not greedy people.

Change MUST happen and happen SOON!

Life goes on…I go on.

10-27-11 Day 34

The week has not turned out as I had hoped it would financially.  Now, I begin to worry if I will have money for my storage unit next week.  That’s the only place right now I can count on for a sleeping space.  My other bills are current for November so I’m ok on that level.

I’ve been doing what I can to promote certain books at the moment as well as the business, but I am not seeing a return on the investment.  My hopes of sending out a post card with a sales code to my customers does not appear to be happening.  Another lost opportunity for sales.

Being homes, I thought and was hoping to at least it would free up some money for the business, instead I just keep getting further and further behind.  More and more the reality of me having to shut down the business is creeping into my thoughts.  Something I really don’t want to happen.

At this point, all I can do is move forward concentrating on the positive and what I can do to keep things alive.  The Universe needs what my Authors write.  The Universe needs positive words and stories.  The universe needs change.  I NEED CHANGE!

Life goes on…I go on