Communism, liberals, Politics, socialism

How was your May Day comrade?

Greetings fellow comrades and toiling intellectuals, how did you May Day celebrations go? Did your International Workers’ Day celebrations include arson re-decorating, rioting peaceful protest, and looting the redistribution of property like May Day celebrations in Oakland? Did you convince shop owners, businessmen, and neo-Kulaks to stop making so much profit and be more generous to the proletariat? Are you concerned enough about the revolution and devoted to the Party like so many in Seattle? Many of our revolutionary brothers were courageous enough to take the fight to the enemy and pelt officers of the Seattle Police Department with rocks, sticks, and wrenches thus dealing many stinging blows. Are you dedicated comrade?

A valiant Hero of Socialist Labor, a true People's Hero liberating property from the bourgeois elements.
A valiant Hero of Socialist Labor, a true People’s Hero liberating property from the bourgeois elements.
Look at the good work our fellow revolutionaries in Seattle are performing. Surely, many jobs will be created from all the smashed windows and other damaged property.
Look at the good work our fellow revolutionaries in Seattle are performing. Surely, many jobs will be created from all the smashed windows and other damaged property.
Typical, unwarranted police oppression against our fellow comrades.
Typical, unwarranted police oppression against our fellow comrades.

There were also many proles picketing for higher wages and change in a much less deliberate fashion. Many of them were decrying that people working at low-level retail and food-service jobs aren’t earning $15/hr while CEO’s (greedy bastards) are earning much larger sums of money. Other members of the proletariat were protesting against capitalism and making progress in general. The individuals who engaged in such activities are moving in the right direction, but are simply not dedicated enough. Their weak liberalism and soft communism may have to be cured with strong communism. Once the revolution is complete, a purge may be required to find those who are not dedicated enough.

Look, even Jesus demands that a $15/hr minimum wage be instituted!
Look, even Jesus demands that a $15/hr minimum wage be instituted!
Minimizing profit generation is a good start, but these comrades are not dedicated enough to the cause.
Minimizing profit generation is a good start, but these comrades are not dedicated enough to the cause.

Over in the Workers’ Paradise of Cuba, Dear Leader President Maduro and the Anointed One President Raul Castro celebrated the Party and revolution. Many thousands of loyal Party members marched in support of President Castro. Indeed, the May Day rally in Havana was a beautiful sight to behold. The head of the Cuban Workers’ Union vowed to oppose all destabilizing actions and any other activities that would violate Constitutional order. Indeed, any reports of sky-rocketing inflation, high default risks, a lack of basic goods, and oppression by the People’s Government in Venezuela are patently false and made up by Western, capitalist pigs.

Just look at these glorious Communist leaders. Raul Castro is looking especially vigorous.
Just look at these glorious Communist leaders. Raul Castro is looking especially vigorous.
Look at how happy these proles and future soldiers in the People's Army are!
Look at how happy these proles and future soldiers in the People’s Army are!

For those of you living in oppressive, imperialist, and capitalist countries still, don’t get to despondent. The glorious purge revolution will come soon enough. Try not to be too uppity if your family, friends and neighbors aren’t ready to join you in the glorious revolution. For anyone who needs some consolation and advice for those post May Day blues, report to the People’s Cube for re-education. Remember comrades, don’t forget to post any comments you may have. As always, ensure that you don’t commit any thoughcrime or act like a Kulak in need of liquidation.

The best banner of them all...
The best banner of them all…
feminism, Politics

Today’s show trial is courtesy of Budweiser!

Greetings comrades, I’ve come to bring more news of current transgressions against the Party’s righteous agenda, this time from Anheuser-Busch InBev. The wretched cretins at this company have come up with a slogan that defames women, reinforces the Patriarchy©, promotes Rape Culture™, and is generally insidious. This particular tagline for the #UpForWhatever campaign reads: “The perfect beer for removing “no” from your vocabulary for the night.” What were the wretched fiends who made these slogans thinking? Why aren’t they thinking about rape as much as feminists? Why aren’t they in line with the current truth about Rape Culture™?

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It doesn’t matter how many people actually do use beer to lower their inhibitions before sex, or for many other activities in general. It doesn’t matter that rape isn’t mentioned or any specific activity for that matter. The word no is also in feminist “No means no” campaigns, thus the connotation with rape and Rape Culture™ is established. No further evidence is necessary. It doesn’t even matter if the evidence used to support the idea of Rape Culture can be proven false, due to the glory of unductive logic the evidence must be false if the narrative is true and korrect. Never forget comrades, in accordance with current doctrine on Rape Culture™ and as evidenced by Emma Watson’s HeForMe campaign only men rape and are responsible for all rape.

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This man is not a simp, but rather a valiant warrior fighting against the Patriarchy.

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Understandably, Anheuser-Busch InBev has pulled this marketing slogan. In a recent statement, Alexander Lambrecht, Vice-President for Bud Light of Anheuser-Busch, said, “It’s clear that this message missed the mark, and we regret it. We would never condone disrespectful or irresponsible behavior.” This is clearly not enough to assuage any guilt, much more must be done to show faith and penance to the Party. Monetary donations are in order, large donations. Possible recipients for any Capitalist Exploitation Units would be: Emma Watson’s (worth US $60 million) HeForMe campaign, the Clinton Foundation, and/or Al Gore’s carbon footprint.

Some wretched men may have the gall to state that sometimes men are also raped and that plenty of women rape men and children too. Many of those evil RethugliKKKans and Losertarians may even state that people should defend themselves rather than teaching only men not to rape. It is against the current Truth to read any reports or research that show most rapes are committed by a small number of repeat offenders. Once all men are taught not to rape, the Rape Culture™ and Patriarchy© that feeds off of it will finally die off. Comrades, any who read stories of women raping men, children, or other women will be sent to the Gulag tolerance camp. For anyone who needs further guidance on how to debate and reason with those evil non-feminists, here are some lessons from Kommissar Big Red:

Here are some arguments from typical RethugliKKKans, Losertarians, misogynists, incest supporters, rape apologists, and other miscellaneous Neanderthals . They are not to be viewed except through approved Party channels that will only deride the content and take any and all statements out of context.

As always, post up any government censored and Party approved comments below.

4x4, Off-Road

Chrysler and failing Totally Integrated Power Modules

One of the reasons I haven’t posted as much lately (aside from laziness) is dealing with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) that’s installed in my Jeep. In less than two years ownership of my 2012 Wrangler I’ve had to replace this device twice. The first time the TIPM failed was in the desert. My dashboard turned into a Christmas tree, the speedometer went to zero, the engine oil temperature meter pegged, and when I plugged the OBDII reader in I pulled numerous faults that amounted to a loss of communication with numerous components. In vain hope I decided to disconnect the battery. I was also an idiot and shorted the terminals together. The dealer noticed this on the battery terminal and claimed that I “cross-jumpered” the battery; as if some current flowing through just the battery terminals should damage the TIPM (without blowing fuses by the way). I was out for about $650 on the part and $300 on labor. It also took two weeks for the part to show up. This happened about six months ago. Here’s the work order for the first TIPM replacement:

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Last month, I received several fault codes from the ABS Module (C1246 & C1082), TCM (U0414), and fuel level instrumentation (P0643). These codes are obviously not related and I thought that the TIPM might have failed again. I dropped the Jeep off at the dealership (Midway in San Diego). I got a call the next day asking to drop the fuel tank to check a couple of test points. After showing up in person to explain that they should troubleshoot indications that don’t involve so much time and effort. I also explained how it made little sense for numerous sensors to all fail at the same time. The dealer tech relented and the next day I received a phone call stating that the TIPM failed again. The new TIPM has still not show up and I bought a new-to-me truck, a 2011 Tacoma. The dealer did not offer a courtesy vehicle. I’ll post up what the work order says for this next replacement as soon as my Jeep is fixed. (Update: The work order is posted below. I got a whole 4761 miles out of the second TIPM.) After dealing with rather long wait times to receive this part I decided to look into that matter some more…

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The TIPM might just look like a fuse and relay box, but the positive terminal of the battery is connected directly to it and the TIPM is a power switching and control device that controls many settings and supplies power to all peripheral components and systems. The TIPM has a case on the outside (duh), has fuses and automotive relays near the top, then has seven decks of buswork (wires), has a board with several relays and Integrated Circuits (IC’s) that perform the logic operations, and then some sockets near the bottom. The TIPM even controls pulse width modulation for the headlights. And when overcurrent conditions are detected by the circuitry, the TIPM will often just shut off the offending system with no warning. But hey, this device allows the radio to stay on after pulling the key out of the ignition. Just a few photos to get a better idea of what’s in there:

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Interestingly enough I couldn’t find this part on Mopar’s website. I was able to find the part on another website as a slightly newer revision. But if Chrysler hasn’t bought this from a vendor who could properly assemble and/or design the TIPM I really don’t want to try this again. It really doesn’t help that any one of the relays on the board (the white boxes) going bad can cause a loss of functionality with no warning. The only thing that can be done if one of the relays or IC’s fail on the board fail is to replace the whole TIPM.

Complaints about the TIPM that’s been supplied in most Chrysler vehicles since around 2006/7 are nothing new. The 2007 Wrangler and Dodge Nitro had to have the TIPM reporgrammed to prevent the fuel pump from turning off during operation. 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s and Dodge Durango’s had to be recalled due to fuel pump relay failures in the TIPM, affecting almost half a million vehicles. A search of National Highway Transportation Safety Administration complaints show numerous instances of 2006 Dodge Power Wagon’s having failing/failed TIPM’s that sometimes cause loss of functionality such as trailer brake lights going out while towing, or windshield wipers turning off in the rain. There are several instances of Dodge/Ram truck owners going through multiple failed TIPM’s. The Center for Automotive Safety also has plenty of documentation relating to these failures for anyone who’s interested. It really is too easy for the TIPM too fail.

A number of people seem to be getting upset with Chrysler and a class action lawsuit is pending against Fiat-Chrysler. I think that it’s about time I added my name to this lawsuit, especially since Chrysler’s motion to dismiss failed. I ended up buying a 2011 Toyota Tacoma and am thoroughly finished with Chrysler. At least as soon as the part shows up and I can finally sell my Jeep anyway. For anyone who’s interested in a Chrysler vehicle, be very careful.

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Politics, War

The Greeks and delusions of WWII reparations

I’ve typed up about the Greeks and their fiscal woes a little bit, but the Greek socialists must be getting really desperate now. The Greek government recently put a price tag on WWII reparations that they are demanding from the German government at 279 billion euros. Since this isn’t the first time countries have demanded a payout from Germany of war, perhaps the Greeks wouldn’t try it again. Besides, one would think that the Greeks would be demanding a payout from the Italians since they’re the ones who decided to attack Greece. Hitler and Germany were perfectly content with leaving the Greeks alone, but Il Duce just had to have Greece. But it’s not like the Italians have any money to pay up, and they would respond with a resounding no just like the Germans did to such an inane request.

Count Ciano’s arrival in Albania, 1939
Count Ciano’s arrival in Albania, 1939
The Julia Alpini Division on the march into battle
The Julia Alpini Division on the march into battle

If we’re being honest, how many countries in existence don’t have land taken from someone else? What land isn’t occupied land? Should reparations go all the way back to Cain and Abel? Who would get money for the Punic wars? I could bring up numerous wars and list the losers, but plenty of people have done that in the comments section of the Yahoo! News articles. Let’s take a look at some of them:

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I mean really, why work to get money? Why spend less? Just make random demands for cash. Here are the specific stories for anyone who’s interested in getting some laughs out of the reparation demands:

Yahoo! News-Greece puts a figure on World War Two reparations from Germany

Yahoo! News-Germany dismisses Greek demand for billions in WWII reparations

Yahoo! News-Greek minister:Evidence for massive German war reparations

Off-Road

What not to do with your Ford Raptor

It’s amazing what some people will believe their new $50,000+ Ford Raptor to be capable of. Throw some Fox shocks, 35″ A/T tires, and a few skid plates on a truck and some people think that it’s just like a real competition truck or buggy. Even if the engine still runs I wonder how much damage the suspension components and frame took? Live and learn I suppose. Enjoy the videos.

Another angle:

To go along with how not to jump your new Ford Raptor, below is a video on how not to deliver a new truck to the customer. At least this man caught it on tape so the dealer couldn’t make up some magical story. All the employee had to do was back straight out…

gun rights, liberals

A liberals first time…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch anti-gun liberals shoot guns for the first time in their lives? Wonder now more and behold, five progressives in the following video having their first taste of using a firearm. The individuals have a variety of interesting reactions to shooting a handgun and a shotgun. Most of them still have negative views on guns of course and one of them was even “disgusted” by any feelings of exhilaration felt. I suppose that almost anyone could be taught to use a gun, or at least not point it towards the instructor. Here’s the show that you’ve all been patiently awaiting:

As usual, don’t forget to take a look at some of the comments:

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liberals, Politics

Union accident prevention posters

One of the more interesting people’s tools to spread the good word on Unions are some accident prevention posters that I found on the People’s Cube. Such posters are quite useful in convincing people that Unions are all about helping workers and not payouts for the leaders. As we all know, Unions are the epitome of virtue, justice, humility, and generosity. They would never resort to arson, killing “scabs”, or other intimidation tactics to “help” workers.

Here are some of the original Soviet accident prevention posters:

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And here are some updated posters for today’s Union thug, er uh, hard worker:

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Unions members, proudly showing their true colors and fighting for the little guy:

Off-Road

Diablo Dropoff

Diablo Dropoff is surrounded by a network of trails in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. How hard this obstacle/trail is depends greatly upon weather conditions and seismic activity. The first time I went through Diablo Dropoff in 2012, the dropoff was heavily eroded and rutted.This gradually got worse until the dropoff was impassable due to part of the trail collapsing. Sometime later, the trail was restored and the dropoff was pretty mild. As always, the trail is gradually degrading and becoming more interesting to drive through. After going down the dropoff, there a few rocky washes and the trail gets easy again. A good stock 4×4 with some ground clearance should be able to make it through the trail.

Even without the trail being difficult though, the views are spectacular and worth taking a look at even if you don’t drive all the way through. Since their is a lot of seismic activity in the area, don’t spend to much time in the mud caves or under overhangs. Rainstorms can also cause the cliffs to collapse. From the southern end, this trail can be reached by taking S-2, exiting onto Canyon Sin Nombre, heading north and turning right onto Arroyo Seco Del Diablo after about five miles, then turning right after seeing the sign for Diablo Dropoff after about six miles. There are other ways of reaching this trail, which I will happily type up about in due time or for anyone who asks. Here are some of the pictures and look on this page for the rest of them. Enjoy!

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Koch brothers, liberals, Occupy

Progressives and their undying hatred of the Koch brothers

One of the many things that I’ve read about recently (constantly) on progressive websites is how the Koch brothers are doing things like: buying politicians, donating more money than anyone else, destroying the Earth, push propaganda, and just like doing generally evil things. Like some of the tolerant progressives I’ve talked with you’ll ask for them to be thrown in jail (though they’ve been convicted of nothing) or even demand their painful, agonizing death in a pot of boiling water. Those who seem to disapprove of (or hate) the Koch brothers will use cartoons such as the following:

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If you’re the folks at the Blue Nation Review, you’ll make the unfounded claim that the Koch brothers have spent the most to pollute our environment. Here’s a sampling of the discussions I’ve had with progressives on Blue Nation Review’s Facebook page:

The beginning…

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“Hours” of studying and discussion…

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It’s not the money that matters, just what they believe in…

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Calling for the brutal execution of the Koch brothers, no less on the same page that’s decrying Utah for going to a quick and painless death by firing squad for convicted murderers.

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Before I post up some pictures with opposing views, let’s take a good look at the claims progressives are making. During the 2014 election cycle, the Koch brothers donated about $14 million. They were not the biggest donors though. The Koch brothers were beat out by Tom Steyer ($74 million) and Michael Bloomberg ($28 million). If we take a look at the top  organizations that donated for the 2014 election, they all went overwhelmingly to the Democratic Party. I think it’s pretty clear that the Democratic Party won out in raising money last election, even though it didn’t help them out much. Any claims that the Koch brothers donated the most are simply unfounded. Even if they were, it’s very clear that plenty of progressives/socialists/communists are donating a lot of cash.

It’s always funny when progressives castigate the Koch brothers for destroying the planet or some silly nonsense. Have all of the progressive environmentalists given up their cars? Even if they don’t use a gasoline/diesel powered car, it’s probably charged by electricity from fossil fuels, uses several toxic elements in battery cells that don’t have high storage capacity/energy density (unless you pay $10,000 extra for hundreds of pounds of extra cells), and don’t last past a few thousand deep cycles . Perhaps they all use dirt roads that use no petroleum products? Forty percent of U.S. electricity is generated by coal, do progressives still use electricity? Almost all plastics are made from petrochemicals, perhaps they aren’t using any of those either? I suppose if that if progressives stop using plastics they couldn’t denounce capitalism on Facebook and Twitter with their IPhones.

If we take a look at Tom Steyer, it becomes apparent that he made money off of the coal industry. He’s also claiming to be an environmentalist now. If you’re a progressive though, you’ll claim that Tom Steyer isn’t a hypocrite because Republicans are criticizing him and that he’s divested from coal. Farallon Capital Management, the hedge fund founded by Tom Steyer, is still involved in coal mining and Steyer is still a passive investor. I suppose that Mr. Steyer was such an environmentalist, he just kept pushing coal projects in Indonesia and Australia until it would make him look like a hypocrite. I guess that as long as Mr. Steyer is giving money, progressives don’t generally care right? Only those evil RethugliKKKans and selfish Losertarians shouldn’t give money. That’s the impression I got from the progressives who commented on the Blue Nation Review Facebook page anyway. Concerning “environmental destruction”, I don’t see how they’re doing anything special.

Below are some pictures opposing what the progressives seem to believe in:

Unions are people, but corporations aren’t?!

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But, but progressives also give money. It’s also interesting how the progressive posters and pictures say democracy when republic would be more accurate. I’m just nitpicking I suppose.

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If progressives want to continue their hatred and death threats for the Koch brothers, I’ll just sit back and laugh. If nothing else the Facebook conversations with progressives will bring plenty of joy and laughter to my soul. And for all of the idiot middle class socialists, occutards, and other borjouis elements who think that they’re part of the proletariat, I have a good picture for you below. Such individuals may not know much about the NKVD, Stalin’s Purges, the Great Leap Forward, or the Cultural Revolution, but they will suffer the same fate if they get what the revolution they so desire.

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Off-Road

Turkey Creek

This is yet another trail in Arizona, which is a nice, moderate, and rocky trail. There is one narrow slot that will be harder on wide trucks. You’ll pass through Turkey Creek several times, pass a mining operation, and see some cattle along the way. This trail also has some old ruins, plenty of interesting flora, and awesome rock formations. The north end of this trail hits a little town called Cleator. Not many people live there, but there is a bar and a few cabins for rent. The whole area is pretty cool in general. This trail can be reached from it’s southern end by taking exit 248 off I-17, heading north along Crown King Road, and staying to the left when the road branches toward Mayer. I reached this trail from Black Canyon Creek and there are also many ways to reach it from the north end. Enjoy the photos! Look on this page for the rest of them.

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