Penn Jillette: Why I Am A Libertarian

Here's a pretty good interview with Penn Jillette on libertarianism.  You MUST hear what he says from 2:29-2:32 :)

WWE Classics on YouTube

Holy crap, I didn't know about this.  WWE released a ton of classic matches on their youtube channel!

AWA, NWA, LayCool vs. Beth Phoenix... well, skip that last one, but there's tons of good stuff there.  Click the link to their youtube channel and scroll down to "WWE Classics"

http://www.youtube.com/user/WWEFanNation

Best site ever: The Chive

Just in case you've never been to The Chive, go there and check it out.  They've got all kinds of funnies, bikinis, Bill Murray worship, and Cat Saturday.
KKCO

http://thechive.com/

The "Justin Biebler" Rant

I can totally understand how someone could hat Justin Bieber, but Alex Jones really hates him. 

Well, him and the globalists: "So the globalists seek to make you a bunch of JEALOUS, STUNTED, WEAK, BACKSTABBING GIBBERING DEMONS"

Undeniable proof that there are crazy people everywhere: jesusisbuddha.com

From jesusisbuddha.com:

Recent epoch-making discoveries of old Sanskrit manuscripts in Central Asia and Kashmir provide decisive proof that the four Greek Gospels have been translated directly from the Sanskrit. A careful comparison, word by word, sentence by sentence, shows that the Christian Gospels are Pirate-copies of the Buddhist Gospels (combined, of course, with words from the OT). God's word, therefore, is originally Buddha's word.

And there you have it.  Jesus was Buddha.  What will they think of next?

http://www.jesusisbuddha.com/index.html

Men In Black III Just Got WAY Cooler

OK, it may not be his best work, but when Pitbull does a song for a movie, you know it will be a damn good movie.  Even by MIB standards.

ReadThis! Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success by Kerry Patterson

Here's another book on personal success looking at the six factors that motivate people to be unproductive.  Of course these factors can also be used for good instead of evil, but to learn how to do that you'll need to read the book :)

1. personal motivation - tap into your existing desires and wants
2. personal ability - learn new skills to promote change
3. social motivation - turn accomplices into friends that help you make positive changes
4. social ability - use confederates to enable good choices
5. structural motivation - directly link short-term rewards and punishments to your new habits
6. structural ability - change your environment to one more likely to promote the change you want

The easiest way to win a wrestling match

This trumps any other hardcore CZW video you’ve ever seen. There is no way I could do this justice by trying to describe it; you’ll just have to watch it for yourself.

ReadThis! Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want -- Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy

Here's another Brian Tracy book about goal-setting.  It covers most of his basic ideas, such as writing down your goals, setting deadlines, and holding yourself accountable.  If you haven't read any of his other stuff, it's a good place to start.

Best site on the internet: NisciasCion News Journal

Project Blue Beam, Illuminati, UFOs... they've got it all. Check 'em out!

Hello, and welcome to NisciasCion newspaper. This completly independent newspaper is dedictated to the publishing of esoteric or rejected knowledge news, ranging from UFOs to Illuminati.

http://ncnews.weebly.com/

ReadThis! The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell

I actually had mixed feelings about this one.  I expected something more like Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadershipbut this book is more for the manager than the average Joe. 

So even though it didn't really apply to me, if you're in management or a leadership role at work, it's worth a read.

Quickie Movie Review: Donnie Darko (2001)

Donnie Darko - A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.

The Good: You're instantly pulled in by the characters and the storyline.  The engine of an airplane falls on a house in the middle of the night, landing in the bedroom of the high school outcast.  Fortunately, he wasn't in his room, because Frank (the giant rabbit) appeared in his head and told him to go outside before it happened.  And then he gets a hot girlfriend and lights things on fire.  How could any of that not be cool.

The Bad:  I'll state the obvious criticism which is that it gets a little confusing toward then end.  The time travel stuff is weird and I believe that you actually have to be on drugs to make sense out of the whole thing, but not in a crappy Terry Gilliam way.

Closing: This is one of those movies where everything comes together so well that when you're finished watching it, you don't even realize that you have no idea what the movie was even about.  If you haven't seen this, go out and watch it as soon as possible.

ReadThis! Eat that Frog

Here's another good Brian Tracy book about staying motivated and not procrastinating.  The basic premise is to do your most important, and most difficult, task first thing every day.  Good advice for all.  Now get back to work...

Quickie Movie Review: John Carpenter's The Ward (2010)

John Carpenter's the Ward - A thriller centered on an institutionalized young woman who becomes terrorized by a ghost.

The Good: So many bad things can be said about this movie.  The only things it has going for it is that it's short (only 88 minutes) and that during those 88 minutes, it keeps you guessing and never gets boring.

The Bad:  Lots of things here... First off, the acting isn't necessarily bad, but the characters are flat and mostly annoying.  One of them likes to sing a lot.  Another baby-talks to her stuff animal.  A lot.  The nurses and guards at the ward cater to every stereotype you can imagine.  The ghost is cheesy and phony looking, like if you wanted to make The Ring but only had the budget of a third-grader's Halloween costume.  Also, while a lot of reviewers said that the twist at the end made the movie worth watching, I disagree.  I thought the twist sucked and was literally there just to say, "Hey guys, we have a twist ending now!"  Kind of like Vince Russo in a way.

Closing:  If you don't have too high of expectations and don't have a lot of time to spend watching a horror movie and really just want a couple of quick scares, then watch Paranormal Activity instead.  They're not the same type of movie by any means, but why watch crap when you can watch something good?  But I would say you should go ahead and view this just to let me know if you hated the twist at the end as much as I did.

Read This! The Lost Prosperity Secrets of Napoleon Hill

With Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill showed the world that anyone can become a millionaire if they put their mind to it. The Lost Prosperity Secrets is a collection of magazine articles he wrote between 1919 and 1923 on the same topic.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Illuminati, the Conspiracy Theory That Connects Jay-Z and Queen Elizabeth

Just in case you were curious, here's a guide to the Illuminati in layman's terms.  And even if you're not, scroll through the article and read the last sentence.  You'll be happy you did.

Why did Jay-Z and Beyoncé name their kid "Blue Ivy"? What was the deal with Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show? Why did Whitney Houston die? Some people might say that "famous people are weird and sad" is the answer to all three questions. But no, the answer is: The Illuminati.

http://gawker.com/5886988/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-illuminati-the-conspiracy-theory-that-connects-jay+z-and-queen-elizabeth

ReadThis! QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller

If you read one book this year, make it this one. It's all about how to hold yourself accountable and avoid the obstacles that keep you from being successful: Blame, Victim mentality, and Procrastination.   And it's short.  You can through the whole thing in a few hours.

Roger Waters: 5:06 AM - Every Stranger's Eyes

Here's Roger Waters doing a live version of one of the few good songs from The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, "Every Stranger's Eyes."

And just for fun, here's the (better) studio version.  I'm not a big Clapton fan, but I think it's crazy that Rog got him to play lead on this album and even do a tour together.

ReadThis! The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

In this incredible book, Jack Canfield tells you how to follow your calling and become successful, and make a ton of money doing it. Here's the secret: It's all about setting and keeping goals and not being afraid to work hard.

Best Alex Jones Rant Ever

Alex Jones is a hoot.

Whether he is ranting about the New World Order or the conspiracy to poison our water, he's always got something completely earth shattering to say. Sort of.

Here he is at his best. It gets really good at 1:52.

ReadThis! EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey

Here is Dave Ramsey's latest. It's a great book for really making you look how you approach your work and how to create a "leadership" attitude in everything you do.

Theme of Absence re-launch 2012 (version 2)

I’m sure my reader(s) are thinking, “Didn’t you just re-launch this site a couple of months ago?” to which the answer is “Yes!” (But not the annoying Daniel Bryan chant.)

In February, I thought it would be fun to bring Theme of Absence back to a political blog format, but then I remembered something: politics isn’t always fun. And writing about politics (actually writing about stuff and not just putting up a couple of links) takes some work. Work I quickly found out I wasn't prepared for. I also didn’t want to make this a bitch site, but when you’re unhappy with current the direction of the country (which I am) it’s hard to stay positive when writing about it.

So, I’m taking Theme of Absence back to a more general format where I can post about whatever silly, serious, or just plain stupid things I feel like. The usual stuff: movies, books, money, pro-wrestling, UFOs, and maybe even a bit of Pitbull worship. And never fret, I’ll still throw in plenty of libertarian/conservative posts, especially with the presidential election on the way.

In the meantime, check out my other site JasonBougger.com for any writing updates. You can read my first short story Fresh Dirt in the Children of the Moon anthology and I have another one, Breeding Ground, coming out in an e-zine next month, as well as The Guardian Angel scheduled for a quarterly print anthology in December.

You can also follow me on twitter @jasonbougger, but check back here often as I’ll try to bring out the awesome each and every day.