"I make a promise to you to always broadcast reality. I will always show you the bigger picture and provide analysis that steers clear of hype and propaganda."
Sadly, quality journalism is a thing of the past. Main stream media has moved from "News at 11" to 24/7 dedicated networks controlled by huge media conglomerates that is more interested in producing a profit than a news story that follows journalistic standards.
I make a promise to you to always broadcast reality. I will always show you the bigger picture and provide analysis that steers clear of hype and propaganda.
My Background
I have been involved in public safety off and on since 1984. I joined my local volunteer fire department in 1984 which led to a position with the Orange County Fire Authority and technical adviser roles in "Hollywood". I left the fire service in 1993 with a rank of Firefighter/E.M.T. In 2007 I became involved with The Idaho Falls Police Department's Citizens Watch Program.
I became interested in journalism in high school when a friend encouraged me to join the school paper. I advanced from cub reporter to Entertainment Editor in just a couple of months, and was also the Co-Editor for the "Cub Issue". Although the structure of the class was very informal, it left a very powerful impact on me and how I approach issues.
These two experiences have taught me that it is extremely important to look at the "big picture" and also how to assess a situation very quickly. These qualities allow me to avoid the B.S. that is often peddled by governments and it's affiliated agencies while asking the right questions that garner the truth.
The result is an honest picture and analysis of the topics I cover. I'm not going to say I am not biased, as I will come down on a side of an issue. This "bias" will always be based on looking at the issue from all sides, and using basic logic. Another word for this "bias" is truth.
I will always "call it like I see it".
Time For A Revoluition
I believe the United States (and most countries around the world) are at a crossroads. The word Terrorism is being used to slowly chip away at our freedoms. Our government strips our rights away in exchange for "security", but as Ben Franklin once said, "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
Most recently, our Senators voted to pass legislation that would give the military the authority to detain citizens of the United States indefinitely, without probable cause or due process under the rights set forth in the Constitution. Even though this bill isn't yet law, and is threatened by a veto, just the fact that our government thinks they are justified in violating the Constitution is a dangerous and scary situation. We practically give up our 4th Amendment rights every time we go through the TSA screening at the airport, and the Wisconsin Governor wants to charge people to peaceably assemble, which is granted by not only the U.S. First Amendment, but the Wisconsin Constitution as well.
This is why I dropped everything I was doing, to help rally America to save itself from becoming extinct.
You Can Participate (And I Hope You Do)
Every Tuesday, I host a live discussion show where we take an issue and discuss it, and attempt to work out solutions for it.
If this isn't for you, I am one person and can't be everywhere, so I encourage you to tell me your story or even write a guest post. You can also help financially and even take part in my other project, Operation: Independence.
