Surly's Soap Box

I have concluded that the government no longer exists to serve the people of the United States: It exists to serve big business. This economic bail out is going to put billions into the hands of people who have proven that they are incapable of managing it, the CEO's are likely to walk away with millions, and the fools (politicians) who want to give the money away to the bozos act like they are doing us a favor by trying to set money aside for depression era style work programs.

I have decided to embrace non-violent anarchy, which means to me going 'off line' as much as possible: growing as much of my own food as possible, buying directly from local farmers, making as much of my own stuff as I can, recycling by refurbishing other peoples throw-aways, home brewing, building community...

It's nuts what's been happening in this country, and I just can't endorse the insanity any longer. I place no hope in politics, and even though I think Sarah Palin is kind of hot a breath of fresh air, I don't think McCain is a much better choice than Obama. So I'm becoming as self-sufficient as possible, and refusing to buy into the unholy consumerism culture that's destroying this country.