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knowledgeequalsblackpower: bygoneamericana: University of...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:59:18 +0100

bygoneamericana:

University of California students at the Assembly Center in Sacramento awaiting transfer, 1942.

By Dorothea Lange

One of the strategies employed by the federal government to sell the forced removal and confinement of Japanese American from the West Coast during World War II was the use of euphemistic terms that masked the true nature of what was being done. Japanese American were “evacuated” — as if from a natural disaster or for their own protection — from their homes and sent to “assembly centers” and “relocation centers,” names that gloss over the fact that these were concentration, prison, or detention camps.

“Assembly centers” were temporary housing where Japanese Americans were detained until the concentration camps were completed. Like all other prisoners at the Sacramento center, these students were transferred to Tule Lake (which was eventually and infamously turned into a “segregation center”).

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troubadourk: “Just As Sane As I Am” - Megan Lara

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:43:31 +0100

troubadourk:

“Just As Sane As I Am” - Megan Lara

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edmundcorcoran: in Europe we don’t say ‘i hate you’ we say ‘nil points’ which roughly translates as...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:19:32 +0100

edmundcorcoran:

in Europe we don’t say ‘i hate you’ we say ‘nil points’ which roughly translates as ‘we still hold a grudge against you for something a while back and we don’t share a border with you either’ i think that’s lovely don’t you?

currysoul: the-goggles: sarcasmosaur: catbountry: drtanner: ...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:17:01 +0100

currysoul:

the-goggles:

sarcasmosaur:

catbountry:

drtanner:

ponywithafez:

wafflesmccoy:

cmykitty:

This man, James Verone, robbed a bank for one dollar.

Why only one dollar?

Because he knew that in prison he could get the medical care he could not afford with his part time salary as a convenience store clerk. He was approved for food stamps, but they did little to help his finances. Between his back problems, carpel tunnel, and arthritis, he simply couldn’t handle the pain any longer.

On June 9th, he sent a letter to his local paper, the Gaston Gazette, that stated: “When you receive this a bank robbery will have been committed by me. this robbery is being committed by me for one dollar. I am of sound mind but not so much sound body.”

He then took a cab to the RBC Bank, and handed the teller a note asking for one dollar and medical attention. He quietly took a seat in the lobby and waited for police to arrive.

Since Verone only stole one dollar, he was only charged with larceny. His bail, which he doesn’t plan to pay is set at $2,000, reduced from the normal $100,000. He’s scheduled to see a doctor this Friday, and hopes to get foot surgery, back surgery and to have a protrusion on his check treated.

To me, this is the perfect example of how disturbingly corrupt and unjust our health care system has become under HMO’s. For this man, or any person for that matter, feels that he needs to be imprisoned just to see a doctor, is ridiculous.

I honestly can’t even think of words. The story says it all.

This is exactly what I hate about America. Why is it that you can buy an entire house with money you don’t have, but still can’t apply for health care if you don’t meet the requirements? That’s messed up.

Wow. Just… wow. This says it all right here.

Yep, this is the state of our country right now.

I’m still completely dumbfounded by majority America’s opinion of state-run healthcare like our NHS.

Why wouldn’t you want something you can always count on being there for you no matter what

Because RUGGED INDIVIDUALISM and BOOTSTRAPS.

Oh look another reason this country needs to be invaded and reformed by hippie aliens.

Hippie Aliens? Yes, please.

becuse social welfare is evil and steals from the rich people!!!! even though their incomes are stolen from the people who would benefit!!!!

AFGHANISTAN. Ethnic Hazaras living in the mountain cave complex...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:13:10 +0100

AFGHANISTAN. Ethnic Hazaras living in the mountain cave complex on the outskirts of Bamiyan.

© Moises Saman

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Just go forward in all your beliefs and prove to me that I am...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:04:23 +0100

Just go forward in all your beliefs and prove to me that I am not mistaken in mine.

odditiesoflife: Stunning Landscape - Cappadocia, Turkey The...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:28 +0100

odditiesoflife:

Stunning Landscape - Cappadocia, Turkey

The mysterious rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia make this region of Turkey one the most beautiful in the world. The rich history of this site can be told through the villages, subterranean churches and fortresses that have been carved straight into the soft, porous, eerily eroded rock.

Popular activities in the region include visits to the underground cities, viewing the ancient Christian cave art, seeing the “fairy chimney” rock formations, and taking sunrise hot air balloon rides for a view of the breathtaking landscape from above.

agroncriss: i remember when france gave the uk one point last year and then graham norton said: we...

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:53 +0100

agroncriss:

i remember when france gave the uk one point last year

and then graham norton said:

we built a tunnel to your country

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Sat, 18 May 2013 23:55:42 +0100

L’Ethiopie de Roger Sauter, photographies de Roland Michaud....

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:53:53 +0100

L’Ethiopie de Roger Sauter, photographies de Roland Michaud. Editions Silva, Zurich, 1968.

itseliberg33: Do you guys remember last year when Finland had...

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:49:31 +0100

itseliberg33:

Do you guys remember last year when Finland had the guy from “Hard rock hallelujah” representing the votes and the female host freaked out hahah god bless finland

thatfuckingcrowv2: what tekken game is this

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:44:22 +0100

thatfuckingcrowv2:

what tekken game is this

yeah i realised what you meant after i typed it :L

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:44:00 +0100

yeah i realised what you meant after i typed it :L