Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right. Interesting Theory, But Do We Follow It?

We're all told that two wrongs don't make a right, but in what instances is this philosophy implied.

In English a double negative (two wrongs) make a positive (right).

In Math, it's the same concept, two negative signs equal a positive sign.

Most Science is based off of math so technically some of the same rules apply here.

Physics states that for every action there is an equal, but OPPOSITE reaction, meaning that if someone wrongs you, you're supposed to equalize their wrong with a positive reaction.

Historically we bomb and attack people after they attack us. i.e. Pearl Harbor lead to Hiroshima & Nagasaki and 9/11 lead to the "War on terror".
The taking of a life is morally wrong, but we do it to justify the lives we lost... does that make it right?

So when do we use this rule? In our daily lives? That's funny. Most people live by the "eye for an eye" creed which is basically justifying negative behavior for a negative behavior in order to "set things straight".

It's funny how when we're the one's on the receiving end of the second wrong, meaning we've already wronged someone and it's time for us to get ours, we spew "two wrongs don't make a right" in order to guilt trip the person into not retaliating.

Then again.. there's also another saying, all is fair in love and war. You want to know why they hold love and war in the same standard? Because they're the same! If you're in love with someone, you know what war really is like.

I brought that up to get to my bigger point. The only time we wrong someone or are wronged by someone else is in Love and in War, so if everything is FAIR in love and war that'd make the claim "two wrongs don't make a right" null and void right?

-Roderic

hope I didn't confuse you.

I'm bringing back "Ask A Black Dude"

Racism will always exist, you know why? Because there will always be more than 1 race. Only way to eliminate racism is for everybody to be the same race. There will never be complete multi-cultural peace in the world. Do you know why? Because people are afraid to ask questions about other races.

Nothing grinds my gears more than when people assume things baout other races. It seems that there are misconceptions about every single race. Everybody is racist in their own sick denial-filled way.

I believe the best way to cure racism is to ask questions. It seems like people are afraid to ask questions that's why stereotypes exist and that's why racism will continue to thrive. Racism will never go away, but we can eliminate some of the stereotypes and assumptions we have about one another and *possibly* get a long a percentage point better. (As of right now, racism is down 25% due to Obama being President and the recession... you know people can't afford to be racist, this is a RECESSION, read the earlier note to get the joke).

So I'll start it up... I'm going to officially bring back "Ask A Black Dude".

*Note* I know that I'm not the black people representative, but I'd rather if you had a question about black people, you get an educated black perspective before you formulate your own opinion. I know every race has "one of those", you know those people you can't talk to about anything without them claiming it's racist.... I hate that, my teachers told me in school that if you want to know something, ask a question and there is no such thing as stupid questions, just stupid people. Well this is your chance to not be ignorant about a few situations.

This will be a safe haven for questions, if you have a question, feel free to ask me! I'll consult with my team and try to offer a reasonable explanation for your questions.

Ask Away!

My Piece On Domestic Violence

I definitely feel that domestic violence is getting it's share of the limelight now that the Chris Brown Rihanna situation happened, and the incident itself is very unfortunate, but the attention that the event is getting is great. Let's face it, Rihanna has the means to get away from Chris Brown and survive on her own, but what about those women who can never seem to ecape from their abusive boyfriends? I think the focus and media frenzy this incident is attracting will inspire some women to seek guidance and hopefully influence the men to take a second look at themselves.

However, this is a double edged sword because there are people who find it funny or agree with what Chris Brown did because of the rumors that were swirling around. People are using "Chris Brown" as another word for beatdown like, "I'm about to go Chris Brown on you". Similar to the Ike and Tina Turner jokes that everybody has, admit it who hasn't said "Eat the cake AnnieMae"?

I mean people are going to joke about it... its their right, as long as they're sure that their jokes aren't being misconstrued as "it's ok to do" to the younger population. I've recently seen the movie The Family That Preys, by Tyler Perry. In a particular scene towards the end Rockmond Dunbar slaps Sanaa Lathan's character over the counter in a diner. Women in the theater cheered and clapped because Sanaa Lathan was the villain, but even still he was her husband and it was a pretty vicious slap that wasn't necessary because she didn't lay a finger on him. To get cheers for that and jokes about Chris Brown and Rihanna, I'm definitely not a stick in the mud, I just pray we're not sending the wrong message by trivializing the struggles that some people actually go through everyday.

That's my piece. Hope you enjoy.

You Know We're In A Recession

Don't I know this? I hear it everywhere I go. I've been affected by the recession, but is that an excuse for everything that we do or don't do? I think not!

Judging by the lines at Wal-Mart you wouldn't be able to tell that we're in a recession, they're still just as long and people are spending just as much on needless stuff. If money was so tight, you'd think people would only buy the essentials like food (I would say water, but you already get that in your home), light bulbs and the such, and other household supplies. However, I see people buying home theater systems...why? Your house is about to be taken from you, you better concentrate on your mortgage.

Here are some actual comments I've heard from people, were they playing around? I have no idea.

Guy 1 "Hey man, you got a job?"
Guy 2 "Nah... you know we in a recession."
Guy 1 "Well.... have you even looked for a job?"
Guy 2"Nah... you know we in a recession."

Guy 1 "Yo... Spell Recession!"
Guy 2 "R-E- Session."
Guy 1 "That's not how you spell recession."
Guy 2 "Well I can't afford to go to college you know we in a recession!"


I'm definitely not an economist... in fact I never even took an economics class. The closest I've ever been to economics is home economics in 9th grade...don't judge me.

I know that we're spending unnecessary money with the war on drugs... a billion dollars a year with basically no progress except overcrowded prisons and what does the govt turn to when the economy screws up? Drugs... California is thinking about legalizing marijuana and taxing it so it can stimulate the economy. That's what I call irony!!

We have prisoners in jail living better than decent hard working law abiding citizens. WTF? We're building new prisons every year. I believe Chris Rock said it best, "If you're living in an old project, a new jail don't seem that bad". No wonder the housing market is in such a crappy situation, you can get a brand new place to stay for 5 to 10 just by slapping a cop, no down payment, no leases, no landlords. I know people planning crimes around prison buildings. Like "dog as soon as they finish that prison, I'm robbing a liquor store".

We have prisoners on death row sitting around for 5+ years just taking up space. If the man is sentenced to die can't we just guillotine him renaissance style?

I know we got fair trials and everything like that, but if it was up to me all you'd get was the best out of 3. If you lose two out of 3 trials...your sentence stands. You better save your resources just in case!

It always bothers me that Americans are so nationalist when it's beneficial to them, but when it's time to actually come together and help one another, we feel the need to be individuals.

The taxing the rich so that the economy can kick start is a good example. Rich people are all for America until it's time to help the Americans. Then it's like... well why should I have to help them? All you rich corporate bastards, who do you think helped fill your pockets? Now you're so high and mighty you can't lend 10,000 of your 200,000+ a year salary to help out those in need? Do you really need a third vacation to the Bahamas? That's just the greed of man.

Another thing...the universal health care plan. I've heard why it's a bad idea, but really? Really? You'd let people die or not get treated just so you can save a pretty penny? You want some pennies? I got a coffee mug of them, you can have mine you pricks! I'm a human services guy so that explains my outrage, I go to the outer limits to try to help people within reason.

I'm not saying we should pay for those miniscule doctor visits, but if people are really ill or need emergency surgery and get pushed to the side so the nurse can check out a patient with a papercut just because he has the proper coverage whats the harm in helping them? I'd want help if it was me and I'm sure you all would too.

The problem most people have with this is that they're looking at the bottom from the top, once again greed. It's like I have a loaf of bread and I know people are starving, but why should I share my bread?

People get so funny when they talk about increasing taxes to help people out. Like we're so holy. You know people pay taxes for us to go to public schools too, did you have perfect attendance?

Case Closed

I'd Rather Pass Out Like A Man, Than Lie In Bed Like A Punk

So for those of you who don't know, I've been sick for the past 3 days. I'm just now getting my strength back both mentally and physically.

My mom and I usually go get groceries together on thursday, granted that I'm not working that day. Since I was sick, my mom decided to go without me, not a bad idea since I didnt get to sleep til about 6 am this morning and probably wouldn't have wanted to go. However, she did call me to let me know that she was almost home and needed help getting the bags out of the car since she bought alot of stuff (women be shopping!)

This is where the story really begins, just thought I'd give you some background.

So I'm almost done helping with the bags and I see there are two big packages of water the 35 pack (WTF? Must be a new promo or something, usually its 24). So My mom locks the car door and I'm like wait! There's still water in the car, she's like just let Cowboy (stepdad) get them when he gets home. I have no issue with my stepdad, he's very cool and we get along, my issue is that I'm still a fully capable guy and I'm here so let me get the water, if I pass out... oh well I didn't wimper in the bed and wait for someone to do the task for me.

To paint this portrait for you... I live in a house with 3 other men; my brother, my uncle, and my stepdad, it's like living in a lion's den. We joke each other, fight each other, then eat together like it's our last meal. And the guys I'm living with aren't passive either, they'll bust in your room and tackle you while you're ironing or pour icy cold water on you while you're in a nice relaxing hot shower... just ruthless.

This got me thinking how fragile men's egos are. Sad as it may be, our egos are our greatest strength and our greatest weakness. Our achilles heel if you will. Nothing hurts a man more than saying you'll get another man to do something that he should be able to do. So this note is for every man who didn't pull over to get directions, tried to fix his kitchen sink, or ever dreamt to be something great.

Keep up the good work fellas!

Now for the women, all women really know how to kill a man's spirit and hurt his ego. Some of you actually put this evil technique into practice and you should be stoned! However, sometimes the best motivation is spite... some guys find their way through their "shortcut" just as their wives' nagging reaches it's peak and guys never really rub it in about that, we just give you a look and a slight smile like "Voila!"

We don't do it because we're the "bigger person" we do it because we got lucky and don't want to ruin the effect that we knew where we were going when in reality we were sweating bullets looking for the next sign.

However, this will not become a woman bash fest... I do that in private! This is mainly a PSA because we both have a common adversary, men with over-inflated paper thin egos who can only return to their level of over-inflatedness when they do something destructive like break a glass, punch a wall, kick a baby, slap your mother you get the drift.. "those guys". Guys that can't take a simple correction before turning into the Hulk and going on a rampage. These men need to be destroyed or rehabilitated...whichever is easier... and cheaper you know it's a recession (had to plug that in)

No longer will women have to flinch after asking for her man to pass the salt. Fellas, we won't have to pick up the pieces when this dude screws up because he won't be around anymore and we'll get the whole thing! Together we can inspire change (Obama! Had to plug that too, lol)

-Roderic