Preview.....Upcoming Article.... It will be a MUST READ!!!!! (This is not an excerpt....this is a description of article to come. Real one will even have attention to grammar!)

Hello everyone.  Take a gander at this gem of a website: http://www.godhatesfags.com/. This group is on its way (possibly) to northern Nevada following the horrific shooting in Carson City which claimed the lives of several National Guardsmen.  I am working with a very special guest on a piece in which this group is examined as well a very special perspective on the constitutionality of the vile protests this group loves to perform. The point I will drive at is this:  “WE LET THIS HAPPEN!” 

Everyone hates what these folks have to say yet everyone seems content to let them exercise their civil right to the fullest while the rest of us (Freedom Riders excluded) seem to forget that the right to free speech does not include: the right to be heard, the right to air time, sound systems, signs, billboards, hotel accommodations, platforms etc……all of which are willingly provided by people who despise the message yet choose not to exercise their right to “refuse service to anyone.”  This group, horrible as it may be, is using the rights our men and women in uniform fight and die to protect while those of us who are disgusted by their actions, seem content to whine, never utilizing the freedoms we also possess.  Sadly, in this case it seems the only ones taking advantage of our great freedoms are the ones who mock the death of the very people who died defending it. The Patriot Guard Riders (http://www.patriotguard.org/) understand this and use their rights of free speech and assembly to attempt to nullify the protest this “church” likes to do at the funerals at our nations fallen heroes.  Fire vs Fire.  We all need to remember that we have the same rights as these extremists and we need to quit giving them the platform and tools they rely upon to purvey their hate.  Check back at timothytrott.com for more on this and an amazing piece written by a man who has fought for their rights and has a very personal connection with this horrible story of the events in Carson City.  He is far more qualified than most of us (certainly I) to speak on this issue
-Tmaxx
p.s. Maybe this church is so pissed at the military because they are giving their lives to eradicate the very type of religious extremism that they themselves practice!  The only thing separating them from Muslim Extremist is they have not the population to control a government; otherwise they’d be executing “infidels” just the same!

StormWatch: The Trott Report "Ten Years After 9/11"

StormWatch: The Trott Report
In this episode we look back ten years to see the impact that 9/11 has had on us as a country. After the extreme patriotism faded, we are left with the constant reminder that the Federal Government sees all of us as potential threats to our country.

Do you eye the four year old with leg braces or the elderly woman in a wheelchair with suspicion? Are people who are too embarrassed to go through the naked scanner or being groped by the TSA hiding something dangerous? Does the Department of Homeland Security consider you a potential domestic terrorist? And how well do we really understand the Patriot Act?  

Should we join in on the witch hunt for potential domestic terrorists?

In this episode, Tmaxx and Tempestuccia talk about this and whether security measures have really made us safer than we were ten years ago.

Click this link to hear what we have to say:
StormWatch: The Trott Report "Ten Years After 9/11"


If you enjoyed the poem read by T-Maxx, we will be posting the text version in the next couple days. 

New Episode 9-4-11

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Please join us in discussion and feel free to give me your opinion of the show
and what you would like to see done differently!
We all know those who when something bad happens to them, they wallow in pity
and become a victim. They sit and wait for everyone else to set everything up
for them while they do nothing but cry about how bad they have it.  They have it
so hard because they are a victim and no one is "helping" them. In reality, they
seek not help but a free ride.  They are in the situation they are in because no
one would "help" them....even though they are a fully functioning adult they
have grasped onto an excuse in order to reap the benefits of effort without all
the "movement."
I am guilty of the opposite, when I want something, I just go out and do it.  I
do not wait for "help", I do not let the fact that I don't know where to start
etc stop me....I just DO. So here we are....THAT is why we are here, now you
know why we started doing this show.....because we wanted to.  We made our own
way.  This is why it means so much to us and why we are always thanking you for
your support.  We are going to continue to make our own way and with your help,
grow this into something huge and  great that we will ALL enjoy.  So please,
continue sharing the show with friends and keep tuning in!  You never know where
it may lead!
-Tmaxx

The Betrayal

It was a day so beautiful in its constitution
The summer sun burned a carefree impulse on the heart
The azure skies in freshness of life borrowed from the first of Spring
Stood in contrast to Autumns cool breeze and chilly mornings
That day the seasons came together to create a blossoming of the human spirit
And a yearning to be usually felt by teenagers in love
In Central Park it was a second Spring
The songs of the birds echoed through the sky scrapers
Announcing their second chance at rebirth,
One more chance to witness life’s miracles
Their songs beckoned all who heard them to go forth
And share with others the song of the beautiful September Spring morning
In the eagerly nervous faces of children on their way to the first day of school
No trace of the betrayal could be seen
In the park loving caresses given by the wide eyes of young couples
Dashed any guard man could have built
For such a beautiful day, a gift from nature could never bear ill
To those it hypnotized by its song
At least until now
The betrayal arrived not with thunder clouds and booming
But with the high strained roar of engines
Shocked eyes saw not lightening but metal tubes suspended aloft
By flimsy metal arms
The first arrived in a cloud of confusion laying a path of shock which guided the second to its mark
These were birds turned to missiles the warhead of hatred overpowered the payload of innocents
One after another the birds collided
Two in the city
One in the fortress
And one in the field
For that one the warhead was defeated by the innocents
Confusion reigned
Panic and chaos prevailed as pillars of smoke rose
Lines of heroes ran forward to save those that they could
The beauty of nature did not change
Even as it pulled the two pillars down to the ground
Everyone stood stunned and crushed
We had been betrayed
On this such a beautiful gift from nature
The shimmering beauty of this late Summer day never faltered
Never noticed the tragedy it surrounded
Birds still sang in Central Park
Yet those who they lured out with their song now lay lifeless
The next time Summer, Spring, and Fall come together offering a gift,
When we see the signs of beauty yet again,
Will we ever know that all is well without fearing another betrayal
　
　
　

Pedophilia...

CLICK HERE to listen to StormWatch: The Trott Report: Pedophiles

A touchy subject to be sure yet one that needs to be discussed. Child-molestation and victimization is a horrible and growing problem in the United States. As our population grows and birth-rates continue to soar, this horrible trend is going to keep growing.  In this episode, Tmaxx and Tempestuccia discuss the psychological disorder at the root of these horrifying acts and the way society handles it. As a society, we use the pedophile as the example of the most vile of creation but does this stigma prevent those who are afflicted with this disorder from seeking help before they offend? 
Our justice system has recognized the pathology of drug and alcohol addiction and has mandated treatment for offenders before they cause more damage.  The alcoholic may seek treatment from the state (or other entity) without fear of ridicule or other penalties long before his affliction harms another person.  Likewise with drug addiction and even post-partum depression (cough cough) our legal system has caught up with science somewhat and is working to not only punish but prevent further hardship.  Pedophilia, just like addiction, has underlying causes; in fact, studies show that there are actually physical differences in the make up of their brains, making the urge to "act" even stronger and more primal than that of the addict.  Knowing this, our legal system still has not taken the same protective measures for those with this disorder as they have for those who suffer from addictive behavior diseases.
Non offending pedophiles seeking help are often subjected to harassment etc rendering any treatment attempts futile.  Without treatment, these individuals may indeed offend; harming a child and ruining a life in the process.  Tmaxx and Tempestuccia discuss NON-OFFENDING individuals suffering from this problem and the changes our society needs to make in how they are viewed in order to help minimize the number of children who are victimized.
It is a very difficult topic, yet if the examination of the issue and the affording of basic protections to encourage those with the disease to be able to get the help they need without fear of harassment would reduce the molestation rate by even 5%, don't we owe it to our kids to suck it up and deal with this most heinous of problems?
This is NOT an argument to "normalize" adult-child sexual relations.  We are ONLY speaking about those who have these attractions, know they are wrong AND seek help BEFORE they offend.  Tmaxx and Tempestuccia both agree with the rest of society for the offenders:  Touch a child thus wrecking their life and YOUR life should likewise be wrecked.
Some studies to supplement the program (there are many more that were reviewed.  These are just a handful for you to wet your beak with):

-Cohen LJ, McGeoch PG, Watras-Gans S, et al. (October 2002). "Personality impairment in male pedophiles" (PDF). J Clin Psychiatry 63 (10): 912–9. PMID 12416601

 -Green, R. (2002). Is pedophilia a mental disorder? Archives of Sexual Behavior, Vol. 31, 2002

- The DSM Diagnostic Criteria for Pedophilia

 -Linda S. Grossman, Ph.D., Brian Martis, M.D. and Christopher G. Fichtner, M.D. (1 March 1999). "Are Sex Offenders Treatable? A Research Overview". Psychiatric Services 50 (3): 349–361. PMID 10096639

-TMAXX

BEASTIE BOYS! (A little late but its new to me!)

Five Minute Version (Music Video Version)

Theatrical Short Version:

Lots to Talk About......Millions of News topics...

 Well, today is the 10th anniversary of the passing of my beloved grandfather: Carl F. Routh.  I can not believe that it has already been a decade since that awful day.  So much has happened that I wish he could've been a part of.  Yet, I honestly can not say for sure that any of it would've happened without this loss.  His passing was a "kick-start" of-sorts for me that prompted me to start pursuing greater things rather than my ambitions at that time. Thus it is hard to say whether I would have done ANY of the things I wish so desperately that he could've witnessed.  OK, enough Tmaxx Baggage.....
ANYWAY, the last couple of days have been full of various compelling topics that I believe warrant discussion by all of us. First of all is this striking fellow:

Muammar Qaddafi.  The "Mad Dog of the Middle East" is done.  At this time (noonish on Wed. 8/24/11) has yet to be found. The rebel forces have taken over his compound where this statue stands before the un-repaired aftermath of the 1980's attack by the United States:

It is a hand grasping / smashing an American fighter jet out of the sky. From what I remember, Muammar narrowly squirreled away, avoiding being completely blown to smithereens by American bombs with luck.  I am not at all certain that this is a proper characterization of the events but I guess when you are the totalitarian dictator, you get to bend history a tiny bit.  In my opinion, it is not at all dissimilar from me picking a fight with one of those UFC guys and then claiming to have completely beat his ass when in reality, I locked myself in my car after the first punch.

(This image is from the from a 2005 Sumatran quake.) 

Also we have the EARTHQUAKE, the horrible earth shaking that caused un-imaginable.......oh wait, it didn't.  One wouldn't have known though from watching the cable news networks (which I happened to be when the quake happened) and they are STILL having the USGS guys on as guests constantly.  It does bring up a great point though; for some reason, east coasters believe that there are no earthquakes in their neck of the woods. Thus their skyscrapers etc are not nearly as ready as those in the west.  This is a wake-up call to everyone to finally pay attention to the experts who have NEVER made such a silly claim.  One other thing that struck me: there were 0 serious injuries, NO serious damage, NOTHING newsworthy yet the entirety of all cable network coverage focused on the event.  This irritates me because the only reason it was news is because it actually hit them where the news offices are.  Out west, we have butt-loads of quakes that cause a hell of a lot more damage that do not even get a passing mention.  Yes, there are many important and old structures in the area but still...... I guess it is a personal gripe.  I admit that!

There is also hurricane Irene which is now bearing down on the eastern seaboard.......The experts predict landfall off of the North Carolina coast sometime on Saturday.  Every time one of these things strikes our nation, I think we all wonder why people do not exit the area when we have all seen what a hurricane can do to a region!   I understand wanting to protect your house but boards on windows and gas generators are not enough to prevent the force of the storm from killing you and all of those you are trying to protect!  Having been through several 110+ mph wind storms, I do know the force the wind can be and those were not accompanied by a storm surge nor did they last for days.  I have seen the wind propelling rocks through the are as missiles and steel buildings nearly succumb, I have had to tie myself off to various structures as I was maneuvering about outside to prevent steel lids and tools from becoming airborne as they were being ripped from their screws (a feat I eventually gave up on......I did not want to die!) ....a full hurricane would be far worse than even that!  I truly hope that everyone evacuates if deemed necessary.  There has been almost a week of notice so, loss of life should  really be minimal.  Imagine how much lower Katrina's death toll would have been if the warnings had been heeded?

Finally, the definition of pedophilia is being challenged.  A group called: "B4U Act" is petitioning the American Psychiatric Association to redefine the definition of "pedophile" in order to remove the stigma that is attached to such a diagnosis. Sadly, for you guys, I may just reserve this one for the show.........I think I have a viewpoint that would prompt some great discussion and I do not think I would like to waste it here. As with everything in life, one must look at the issues on their merits alone.....to the exclusion of knee-jerk reactions. I think this is a GREAT topic for that kind of discussion......thus I shall set it aside for later!

-Tmaxx