St. Louis trip...

Was recently in St. Louis. It so happened that I was there during the Taste of St. Louis weekend, where local food vendors of all stripes displayed their wares for sampling. Some of the streets were closed off and the vendors hocked their wares in rows of tents. There were also artisan tents, but not as many as in an “art fair.” There was also a large stage and musical entertainment, music typical of St. Louis. I took the opportunity to photograph some of the public space in mid town(?... I guess...). And as you'll see, not too far from the Gateway Arch. Had a good time with my son and his girlfriend, who live in the area.

Gateway Arch from Taste of St. Louis

Taste of St. Louis vendors and taste-ees...

Performance Stage

Public walking space

Public walking space

Public space...

Midtown public space

Midtown public space

Inner City Blues Band - 1860 Saloon, St. Louis

Now for some politics...

Love what's going on with the demonstrations on Wall Street and around the country. It's about time people quit putting up with the absolute greed that's running this country into the ground. Since politicians are auctioned to the highest bidders, it's time for us, the disenfranchised, to take matters into our own hands. And we're not alone, look at Europe. If Europe collapses, can we be far behind. We started this mess after all, which led to the '08 collapse of our economy, which rippled throughout the world economies. Perhaps the time for the Jacque Fresco and Zeitgeist movement's ideas of a resource based economy has finally arrived. I certainly hope so. Check out the Venus Project (link in my list of links).

And to all those out there who think “Austerity” is the answer to our problems, austerity is one of the ultimate punishments to all those who depend on life saving government services, regulation, and infrastructure maintenance.

All in all, punishment hardens and renders people more insensible; it concentrates; it increases the feeling of estrangement; it strengthens the power of resistance.                   --Friedrich Nietzsche

And I think the demonstrations around the world are proof of that. I'm wondering just how far this will go? Has the revolution finally begun? I guess only time will tell. But I must also echo Nietzsche again,

All things are subject to interpretation; whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.--Friedrich Nietzsche

Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!--Friedrich Nietzsche