Debunking the 'Fascist' Label: Trump's Mandate in Historical Perspective

 # Debunking the 'Fascist' Label: Trump's Mandate in Historical Perspective As of September 2025, President Trump's second term is well underway, cyet the chorus from certain quarters

Debunking the 'Fascist' Label: Trump's Mandate in Historical Perspective As of September 2025, President Trump's second term is well underway, yet the chorus from certain quarters—cable news panels, academic circles, and online echo chambers—persists with the accusation: fascist. This charge, often wielded with more heat than precision, serves as a blunt instrument to de-legitimize a leader who secured a resounding electoral victory in 2024. Far from embodying the totalitarian excesses of 20th-century regimes, Trump is fulfilling a democratic mandate from voters who rejected the status quo of porous borders, economic stagnation, and foreign entanglements. His approach, while unyielding, aligns with precedents set by American presidents and global statesmen who prioritized national sovereignty without incurring the fascist stigma. A closer examination reveals not authoritarian overreach, but principled governance responsive to the electorate's will.

To assess the claim rigorously, one must first delineate fascism's core attributes. Scholars such as Robert Paxton describe it as a revolutionary far-right ideology predicated on ultranationalism, a charismatic leader's cult of infallibility, paramilitary enforcement, systematic suppression of dissent, and exclusionary policies targeting perceived internal threats—often laced with racial or ethnic animus. It rejects liberal democracy outright, supplanting it with a mythic vision of national rebirth enforced through violence and propaganda. Mussolini's squadristi terrorizing opponents or the Nazi SA's street-level intimidation exemplify this; mere rhetorical fervor or policy enforcement does not.

Trump's tenure, by contrast, lacks these hallmarks. His rallies energize supporters with calls for accountability—"lock her up" or "fight like hell"—but these are expressions of populist grievance, not preludes to paramilitary action. Assertions of a "stolen" 2020 election, while contested, echo partisan disputes commonplace in democratic history, not the foundational myths that propelled fascist movements. Admiration for figures like Putin reflects geopolitical realism, not ideological affinity for totalitarianism. Even John Kelly's pointed remarks underscore a demand for loyalty, yet this falls short of the absolute fealty exacted by true autocrats. With over 100 documented suggestions to investigate critics, Trump's rhetoric tests norms, but it operates within a system of checks—courts, Congress, and elections—that fascists historically dismantled.

The fascist epithet's selective application becomes evident when juxtaposed against American precedents. Abraham Lincoln, during the Civil War, suspended habeas corpus, detained thousands without trial, and censored opposition press to preserve the Union—a stark exercise of executive power amid crisis. Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans, a policy rooted in wartime hysteria and devoid of due process, far exceeding the scale of Trump's proposed immigration measures. Woodrow Wilson enforced the Espionage Act to prosecute dissenters, orchestrated mass deportations of suspected radicals, and permitted warrantless raids on "disloyal" citizens. Each acted decisively to safeguard the nation, yet none faced retrospective fascist branding; their legacies endure as bulwarks of American resilience.

More recent examples abound. Ronald Reagan's unapologetic nationalism—denouncing the Soviet "evil empire," mobilizing public fervor against labor unrest, and escalating military posture—rattled adversaries and domestic critics alike, yet cemented his status as a conservative exemplar. Barack Obama's administration, too, wielded expansive executive authority: warrant-less surveillance of reporters, civilians, party members (on both sides), drone campaigns bypassing congressional oversight, and record deportations at the border. Such actions prompted no widespread fascist outcry from the commentariat that now scrutinizes Trump.

Internationally, the pattern holds. Winston Churchill's wartime oratory vilified enemies as "vermin" and authorized area bombings that blurred civilian-military lines, measures instrumental in defeating fascism itself. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, an avowed Trump ally, confronted "fake news" and curtailed leftist demonstrations while fortifying borders—traits that invited superficial comparisons, but not substantive fascist indictments. Hungary's Viktor Orbán erects barriers against migration, critiques supranational media, and asserts cultural primacy, fostering an "illiberal democracy" that prioritizes sovereignty over cosmopolitan ideals. These leaders, like Trump, navigate tensions between populism and pluralism without devolving into the revolutionary terror of historical fascism.

At the heart of the matter lies the 2024 election's unequivocal outcome: Trump amassed 312 electoral votes, surpassed 50% of the popular tally—the first Republican to do so since 1988—and delivered unified Republican control of Congress. This "unprecedented mandate," as Trump termed it, empowers policies addressing voter priorities: border security, tariff protections, and curbing bureaucratic overreach. Surveys from outlets like the Manhattan Institute affirm this alignment, with the electorate entrusting him to rectify inflation, urban disorder, and fiscal profligacy in foreign aid. His actions—deportation initiatives, media accountability, economic nationalism—thus represent not personal aggrandizement, but fidelity to the 74 million Americans who issued the charge.

Critics decry elements like encouraging scrutiny of detractors or disciplinary measures against obstructive officials as intimidation. Yet these reflect calibrated responses to entrenched resistance—the "deep state" leaks and institutional sabotage that plagued his first term. Holding educators accountable for partisan overreach in classrooms, designating violent agitators like Antifa as threats, or deploying federal resources against unrest mirrors the law-and-order imperatives of predecessors from Dwight Eisenhower to Joe Biden. Free expression, meanwhile, flourishes: satirical broadcasts lampoon him unabated, social platforms teem with dissent, and no apparatus of mass repression has materialized. This vitality underscores Trump's confidence in the polity he serves, not a quest for dominion.

In sum, the fascist accusation crumbles under scrutiny, a hyperbolic reflex from those unsettled by decisive leadership. Trump embodies the lineage of presidents who bent the arc toward national renewal—Lincoln's resolve, Reagan's optimism—while honoring the electorate's sovereign voice. His mandate demands execution, not equivocation. As 2025 unfolds, the focus should remain on substantive progress: a stronger economy, safer communities, a prouder America. Readers, what aspects of this mandate resonate most? Engage in the comments; informed discourse strengthens the republic.

cable news panels, academic circles, and online echo chambers—persists with the accusation: fascist. This charge, often wielded with more heat than precision, serves as a blunt instrument to delegitimize a leader who secured a resounding electoral victory in 2024. Far from embodying the totalitarian excesses of 20th-century regimes, Trump is fulfilling a democratic mandate from voters who rejected the status quo of porous borders, economic stagnation, and foreign entanglements. His approach, while unyielding, aligns with precedents set by American presidents and global statesmen who prioritized national sovereignty without incurring the fascist stigma. A closer examination reveals not authoritarian overreach, but principled governance responsive to the electorate's will. To assess the claim rigorously, one must first delineate fascism's core attributes. Scholars such as Robert Paxton describe it as a revolutionary far-right ideology predicated on ultranationalism, a charismatic leader's cult of infallibility, paramilitary enforcement, systematic suppression of dissent, and exclusionary policies targeting perceived internal threats—often laced with racial or ethnic animus. It rejects liberal democracy outright, supplanting it with a mythic vision of national rebirth enforced through violence and propaganda. Mussolini's squadristi terrorizing opponents or the Nazi SA's street-level intimidation exemplify this; mere rhetorical fervor or policy enforcement does not. Trump's tenure, by contrast, lacks these hallmarks. His rallies energize supporters with calls for accountability—"lock her up" or "fight like hell"—but these are expressions of populist grievance, not preludes to paramilitary action. Assertions of a "stolen" 2020 election, while contested, echo partisan disputes commonplace in democratic history, not the foundational myths that propelled fascist movements. Admiration for figures like Putin reflects geopolitical realism, not ideological affinity for totalitarianism. Even John Kelly's pointed remarks underscore a demand for loyalty, yet this falls short of the absolute fealty exacted by true autocrats. With over 100 documented suggestions to investigate critics, Trump's rhetoric tests norms, but it operates within a system of checks—courts, Congress, and elections—that fascists historically dismantled. The fascist epithet's selective application becomes evident when juxtaposed against American precedents. Abraham Lincoln, during the Civil War, suspended habeas corpus, detained thousands without trial, and censored opposition press to preserve the Union—a stark exercise of executive power amid crisis. Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans, a policy rooted in wartime hysteria and devoid of due process, far exceeding the scale of Trump's proposed immigration measures. Woodrow Wilson enforced the Espionage Act to prosecute dissenters, orchestrated mass deportations of suspected radicals, and permitted warrantless raids on "disloyal" citizens. Each acted decisively to safeguard the nation, yet none faced retrospective fascist branding; their legacies endure as bulwarks of American resilience. More recent examples abound. Ronald Reagan's unapologetic nationalism—denouncing the Soviet "evil empire," mobilizing public fervor against labor unrest, and escalating military posture—rattled adversaries and domestic critics alike, yet cemented his status as a conservative exemplar. Barack Obama's administration, too, wielded expansive executive authority: warrantless surveillance of reporters, drone campaigns bypassing congressional oversight, and record deportations at the border. Such actions prompted no widespread fascist outcry from the commentariat that now scrutinizes Trump. Internationally, the pattern holds. Winston Churchill's wartime oratory vilified enemies as "vermin" and authorized area bombings that blurred civilian-military lines, measures instrumental in defeating fascism itself. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, an avowed Trump ally, confronted "fake news" and curtailed leftist demonstrations while fortifying borders—traits that invited superficial comparisons, but not substantive fascist indictments. Hungary's Viktor Orbán erects barriers against migration, critiques supranational media, and asserts cultural primacy, fostering an "illiberal democracy" that prioritizes sovereignty over cosmopolitan ideals. These leaders, like Trump, navigate tensions between populism and pluralism without devolving into the revolutionary terror of historical fascism. At the heart of the matter lies the 2024 election's unequivocal outcome: Trump amassed 312 electoral votes, surpassed 50% of the popular tally—the first Republican to do so since 1988—and delivered unified Republican control of Congress. This "unprecedented mandate," as Trump termed it, empowers policies addressing voter priorities: border security, tariff protections, and curbing bureaucratic overreach. Surveys from outlets like the Manhattan Institute affirm this alignment, with the electorate entrusting him to rectify inflation, urban disorder, and fiscal profligacy in foreign aid. His actions—deportation initiatives, media accountability, economic nationalism—thus represent not personal aggrandizement, but fidelity to the 74 million Americans who issued the charge. Critics decry elements like encouraging scrutiny of detractors or disciplinary measures against obstructive officials as intimidation. Yet these reflect calibrated responses to entrenched resistance—the "deep state" leaks and institutional sabotage that plagued his first term. Holding educators accountable for partisan overreach in classrooms, designating violent agitators like Antifa as threats, or deploying federal resources against unrest mirrors the law-and-order imperatives of predecessors from Dwight Eisenhower to Joe Biden. Free expression, meanwhile, flourishes: satirical broadcasts lampoon him unabated, social platforms teem with dissent, and no apparatus of mass repression has materialized. This vitality underscores Trump's confidence in the polity he serves, not a quest for dominion. In sum, the fascist accusation crumbles under scrutiny, a hyperbolic reflex from those unsettled by decisive leadership. Trump embodies the lineage of presidents who bent the arc toward national renewal—Lincoln's resolve, Reagan's optimism—while honoring the electorate's sovereign voice. His mandate demands execution, not equivocation. As 2025 unfolds, the focus should remain on substantive progress: a stronger economy, safer communities, a prouder America. Readers, what aspects of this mandate resonate most? Engage in the comments; informed discourse strengthens the republic.

Musicians Hired by Military as Codebreakers

 Yes, there is truth to the fact that musicians were hired by the US military as codebreakers during World War II. The search results provide several relevant pieces of information:

1. Bletchley Park, the British codebreaking headquarters during WWII, specifically sought out musicians for their codebreaking efforts. They found a strong correlation between musical ability and puzzle-solving skills [1].

2. There were so many musicians at Bletchley Park that they even formed an orchestra [1].

3. The link between musical ability and mathematical prowess, which is useful in codebreaking, has been debated since the time of Plato [1].

4. Throughout history, musicians have been involved in espionage due to their unique skills and access. Examples include Renaissance composer Pierre Alamire and British opera star Margery Booth [1].

5. While not specifically about WWII, the story of Johnny Cash's time as a Morse code interceptor for the US Air Force during the Cold War illustrates the military's use of musicians in signals intelligence roles [2][3].

6. During WWII, thousands of women were secretly recruited and trained to become codebreakers for the US Army and Navy. While not explicitly stated that these women were musicians, it shows the widespread recruitment of civilians with specific skills for codebreaking [4].

The connection between musical ability and codebreaking seems to be based on skills such as pattern recognition, attention to detail, and the ability to discern subtle differences in tone and rhythm. These skills are valuable in both music and codebreaking, making musicians potentially well-suited for such work.

Citations:
[1] https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/musicians-have-all-the-skills-to-be-spies/
[2] https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/2022/09/26/that-time-johnny-cash-might-have-intercepted-secret-russian-code/
[3] https://stationhypo.com/2018/02/26/johnny-cash-the-man-in-black-was-a-morse-code-intercept-operator/
[4] https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/code-girls-untold-story-american-women-code-breakers-world-war-ii
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1942%E2%80%931944_musicians'_strike
[6] https://research.contrary.com/company/zapier
[7] https://ariintheair.com/coaching/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6qmYM0OTrM

The Future of Israel-Palestine if the US Supports Palestine and Destroys Israel - Hypothetical

 What I think the best geopolitical and military move in the best interests of the United States at this point in time, is for the US to support Palestine and destroy Israel, making the US heroes to most of the world and to all the Palestinian people.  The US will then have the capabilities of establishing another foot in the Middle East, to eventually take its resources before the Russians or Chinese get them which is currently a race that is speeding up and will ultimately come to a climax in the somewhat near future, and will be able to have the Palestinian population at its mercy and essentially enslave them into a proletariat class as  is being done in the US and was in the USSR.  This could possibly massively improve quality of life for Americans living in the homeland, if the taxpayer money from the Palestinians, who will have to pay taxes to the US, are sent back to the USA and used to improve the infrastructure of the country and quality of life for all including wild life and nature.  The Palestinians, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and other strong countries in the Middle East could join the USA in a coalition to fight against communism and prevent Russian and Chinese expansion on the map of the earth. 


UPDATE

Junauary 3, 2025

The war has only escalated and several attempts at a cease fire have all failed. Some hostages have been killed and few if any returned. Netanyahu and the State of Israel are charged with gnocide against the Palestinian people and with war crimes & crimes against humanity among others by the IIRC and United Nations. South Africa took the lead on this and garnered massive support from other European and African nations as well as others. The United States stands alone as the only major power supporting Israel, but they have extremely powerful veto power in the UN. It still remains uncertain what will happen. Netanyahu had to cancel an event in another country recently because of his warrants for arrests which shows he is taking it seriously and is being effected by this even while he remains a nearly invincible warlord as long as he has the continued backing of the United States and the elite Jewish families to finance and protect him. On January 1st in New Orleans, USA, a man who was found to be Muslim attacked and killed several people plowing into a crowd in a truck and shooting some, and this was the main news story that day and is still in the top headlines. This could be a false flag to try to get people to sympathize more with Israel and the Jews due to the fact that they are targets right now by much of the world by passionate antisemitism on a level not seen since the 1940's. There will be more like this as Israel's existence relied on the United States and it is most likely that Donald Trump, who has been re-elected for a second term as POTUS, will defend and support Israel but he has verbally spoken out and said and ran his campaign behind the idea that he would end the war between Israel and the Palestinians/Muslims very quickly, but he said Hamas must be defeated, which means he could allow Israel to conduct a massive offensive that would result in an unacceptable number of civilian casualties that will hurt his popularity and approval ratings and his administrations legacy and trust with the people. He has to be able to be strong and deal with the Jews without fear but it is more plausible that he will play ball because he is almost 80 years old and serving his final term and just wants to go down as a great POTUS with a great legacy and will do whatever he believes will get him that. And somehow I think he will be talked into and convinced that he must support Israel to secure and cement his legacy as a historically positive world icon and American president. However, this time in his administration, allegedly, he has much more trustworthy people around him who will protect him from being mislead and manipulated as the Republican party after all these years have finally uniformly accepted him as their leader and their best chance at success in the future, as the people of the USA spoke very loudly with the landslide victory he won against democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Israel remains only one of several main issues going into this new year and the future, as the Ukraine - Russia war continues and Biden has allowed long range missiles to be used by the Ukraine from the US for the first time which will escalate things, and the situation with China and their quest to gain complete control of Taiwan, as they continue to conduct military drills of them invading the country. It seems like it will happen in a matter of time.

Random Thoughts on State of the United States and War in Gaza Between Israel and Palestine

  I am watching now, after just watching Donald Trump be found guilty of 34 felonies after being POTUS from 2016-2020 and losing the 2020 election in a controversial event, leading to the Jan 6th event which the media and pop culture call "Storming the capital" or "The insurrection" and using words like "violent" which are all untrue, I saw it myself and I am here to document that that did not happen, people entered peacefully into the building, escorted by guards and police officers, and then a few people broke a part of a desk in the room and did some very minor cosmetic damage to the interior of the structure, and there was no riot considering there were so many people in one place at one time, they actually behaved very compliant. 

But now I am  watching this about Israel and Palestine trying to come to a cease fire agreement which will most likely be futile because the two powers truly hate each other and want to destroy each other with passion and it doesn't seem it can be solved any other way than massive bloodshed, which is happening, and has happened throughout the decades since 1947.  I believe the Jews are in control of the United States intellegencia and elite powers and thus they control most of the world and what happens to humanity and its trajectory.  The Israelis were attacked on October 7th 2023 and about 1200 people were killed.  since then, Israelisrael has carried out full scale air and missile attacks, bombings, and infantry taking territory of Palestine and forcing the population to move to very inadequate refugee camps and have to rely on imports from the US and other countries to survive.  They are being genocided by the state of Israel under Netanyahu, who in my opinion is trying to play the role of Adolf Hitler and have his time for the Jews to do some damage and have some glory in history but it really is just a pathetic manufactured charade because they were only established because of the help of the UN after the UK wanted nothing more to do with the state of Israel because it was essentially too much of a burden for them to deal with and worry about.  

My New Album is Now Available, All Streaming Platforms - alvalanker.com

 

                        

New album out, just released January 8th 2024, 10 new tracks and will be performing locally soon.  Also a lot of new music still being worked on for another album in the near future, I never stop writing or recording or playing so I plan to just keep putting material out as long as I live.  Any feedback is greatly appreciated and anyone who wants to collaborate or has any offers just contact me directly.  

LINKS TO ALBUM:

LINK TREE - https://linktr.ee/alvalanker 

OFFICIAL WEBSITE - https://alvalanker.com

APPLE MUSIC -  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alvalanker/1403509237

SPOTIFY -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/12O6L9BEaefqiZ5eQ2XD9R

YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@alvalankerofficial

TWITTER -  https://twitter.com/bybbruce

SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/alvalanker/radiation

TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@alvalanker

TWITCH - http://www.twitch.tv/alvalanker

MERCH - https://alvalanker.com/merch

LinkBio: linknbio.com/alvalanker

KICK - https://kick.com/alvalanker

INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/alvalanker1/

DISCORD - https://discord.gg/tzycU3vf6r

SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/alvalanker/radiation

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/relicradiationmusic

AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/Cordicidans-Explicit-Alvalanker/dp/B07F1CPTZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535385762&sr=8-1&keywords=alvalanker

New York Rangers 2023-24 Season Rant

 So far this season has turned out to be excellent and the Rangers have been first in the NHL in the standings for many days on and off as the Bruins and other teams keep fighting for the top spot in the league.  These are the current standings as of today:


Here is my assessment of what the Rangers have gone through with the coaching changes over the last several years and why they haven't won a Stanley Cup, despite having extremely successful regular seasons and 4 highly successful playoff runs including once Finals appearance which ended up as a loss to the Los Angeles Kings in 5 games, after the Rangers had lead by 2 goals in 4 of those 5 games and lost 3 of them which was their ultimate downfall in the series. 

Tom Renney  - Not one of the all time greatest coaches but definitely not a bad coach, he helped the Rangers end their 7 year playoff drought lead by Jaromir Jagr and the Czech line and rookie Henrik Lundqvist who emerged after starting goaltender Kevin Weekes went down early in the 2005-06 season with a lower body injury.  However, this team never got passed the 2nd round and did not have much young talent that lived up to expectations and the great veteran talent in Rucinsky, Straka and Nylander lead by Jagr was just not enough but they made the Rangers relevant again and brought them back into the playoff discussion. 

John Tortorella

 aka "Torts" - too much shot blocking, leading to injuries and banging players up, not quite  enough super star talent on defense or offense, and had issues with reporters such as the legendary Larry Brooks who is one of the most distinguished journalists who reports on NY Rangers hockey and was quite disrespectful to him.  This and his very tough, and being hard on players and not a "players coach" attitude and losing in a big upset to the NJ Devils in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals when they were very much favored lead to the end of his tenure, but he has had success as coach of other teams and is a great coach to help build a young team up and teach them discipline and respect for the game. 

Alain Vigneault

aka "AV" - too much turtling after getting leads and then blowing the leads and losing the game, this is what he will be remembered for by Rangers fans, as I've talked to hundreds who all say this exact same thing.

David Quinn  - Was brought in mainly to help develop younger players bc he had great success at Boston College as a coach and was actually a great hockey coach, but maybe not ready for the NHL to be a cup winner just yet, he's still young.

Gerard Gallant - Hard to determine why he keeps getting fired but it must be something locker room related, inside the team and internal issues, because the performance on the ice was not an issue.  I enjoyed him as NY Rangers coach, one of the biggest complaints I constantly heard from Ranger fans was that he switched up the lines too often and did not allow the potential chemistry needed to flourish. Personally, I liked him.  But I am very happy having our new coach Peter Laviolette now who has won a Cup and been to the finals several times.  

Update November 30 2023 - Dark Times since 2020 but bigger Storm to Come Soon

 There is a skyrocketing rise in anti-Semitism in the world, Israel and Palestine are at war, Russia and Ukraine are at war, and Iran is threatening and the US is already pre-emptively sending ships and troops to areas surrounding the battle around the Gaza Strip.  We have a very controversial and very tight presidential race that will determine the trajectory of the future in one year from now.  It is going to be a very exciting and fruitful year, I hope. God bless us all. 

Advertising Strategies for Bands, Musicians, and Recording Artists to Make Money On Their Websites from Advertisers in 2023-24

I recently did some research along with ChatGPT and LawGPT just to see what information they had to offer that is up to date, not outdated, and is to the point.  Check out my site for my music/content https://alvalanker.com and https://alvalanker.com/merch to find all my links and information and my merch store and products.  I make the shirts myself, embroidered with the highest quality threads and linens.  New album released January 2024 out now, and new music and tour in the works for 2024. 

How can I get Advertisers to Advertise Their Products on My Website and Make Money? 

 how can i get advertisers to advertise their products and pay me for advertising their products on my website? I currently have almost 100 visitors and viewers per week. And my online presence is growing. I am a musician, a solo musician, I play guitar and other instruments and use software called DAW software like Ableton Live to record and mix and produce my music and CD Baby to release my music and get it on Spotify, youtube, apple music, itunes, and all other streaming music platforms. What kind of advertisers should I target and how can I go about this?

Monetizing your website by getting advertisers to pay you for advertising their products is a great way to generate income. Since you have a niche as a solo musician using DAW software and distributing your music on various platforms, you can target advertisers in the music and related industries. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to go about it:

• Build a Strong Online Presence: Continue to grow your online presence and audience. Having 100 visitors per week is a good start, but aim to increase this number by creating valuable and engaging content related to your music and music production.
  
  

• Identify Your Target Audience: Know your audience well. Understand their demographics, interests, and needs. This information will help you attract relevant advertisers.
  
  

• Create a Media Kit: Put together a professional media kit that includes information about your website's statistics (visitors, views, demographics), your niche (music and DAW software), and the benefits of advertising on your platform. Include details about your social media following and email list if you have them.
  
  

• Choose Relevant Advertisers: Identify companies and products that align with your audience's interests and your niche. Potential advertisers could include music equipment manufacturers, DAW software companies, instrument retailers, music production courses, and music streaming platforms.
  
  

• Reach Out to Advertisers: Contact potential advertisers via email or through their official websites. Introduce yourself and your website, explain the benefits of advertising with you, and provide your media kit. Emphasize how their products or services can reach a highly targeted audience through your platform.
  
  

• Offer Different Advertising Options: Create various advertising packages to accommodate different budgets and needs. Options may include banner ads, sponsored articles or reviews, social media promotions, or even product placements in your music videos or tutorials.
  
  

• Set Competitive Prices: Research industry standards and competitor rates to ensure your advertising prices are competitive and fair. You can start with lower rates initially and gradually increase them as your website's traffic and influence grow.

• Track Performance: Once you start running ads, track their performance and provide regular reports to your advertisers. Demonstrating the value of their investment is crucial to retaining advertisers and attracting new ones.
  
  

• Maintain Transparency and Quality: Maintain transparency with your audience by clearly marking sponsored content as such. Ensure that the products or services you promote align with your brand and are of high quality.
  
  

• Negotiate Contracts: Once you've attracted advertisers, negotiate contracts that outline the terms and conditions, including payment schedules and deliverables.

• Stay Compliant: Be aware of advertising regulations in your region (e.g., FTC guidelines in the U.S.) and ensure that you and your advertisers comply with them.
  
  

• Diversify Revenue Streams: While advertising can be a significant income source, consider diversifying your revenue streams by exploring other monetization options such as affiliate marketing, merchandise sales, and online courses or tutorials related to music production.

Remember that building relationships with advertisers may take time, so be patient and persistent. As your online presence continues to grow, you'll become more attractive to potential advertisers in the music industry.

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What exactly is "affiliate marketing" and how do I get into it and how can I profit from it as a guitar player and music composer and producer and with my clothing merchandise

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based marketing strategy where individuals or businesses (affiliates) promote products or services of other companies (merchants) and earn a commission for each sale or action generated through their marketing efforts. As a musician, composer, producer, and merchandise seller, you can participate in affiliate marketing to generate additional income. Here's how to get started and profit from it:

1. Choose Affiliate Programs:

• Identify affiliate programs that align with your niche and interests. For music-related products, you can look for affiliate programs from music equipment stores, instrument manufacturers, online music course providers, and clothing brands that offer merchandise related to music.

2. Join Affiliate Networks or Individual Programs:

• You can either join affiliate networks like Amazon Associates, ShareASale, or ClickBank, which have a wide range of affiliate programs, or you can directly apply to individual programs offered by specific companies.

3. Create Quality Content:

• Develop content on your website, blog, social media channels, or YouTube channel that promotes the products or services you're affiliated with. Content could include reviews, tutorials, how-to guides, or recommendations related to music equipment, software, instruments, or clothing.

4. Use Affiliate Links:

• When creating content, use unique affiliate links provided by the affiliate programs you've joined. These links track the traffic and sales generated through your promotional efforts.

5. Disclose Your Affiliate Relationships:

• It's important to be transparent with your audience. Clearly disclose that you may earn a commission if they make a purchase through your affiliate links. This transparency builds trust with your followers.

6. Promote Relevant Products:

• Focus on promoting products and services that are relevant to your audience. For example, as a guitar player and music composer, you could review and recommend specific guitars, music software, or sound equipment you use or believe in.

7. Optimize for SEO:

• Use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to make your content more discoverable. This can help attract organic traffic to your affiliate content.

8. Build an Email List:

• Collect email addresses from your website visitors and use email marketing to promote affiliate products to your subscribers. Offer valuable content and exclusive deals to encourage sign-ups.

9. Track Performance:

• Regularly monitor the performance of your affiliate links and campaigns. Most affiliate programs provide analytics and reporting tools to help you track clicks, conversions, and earnings.

10. Experiment and Improve: - Continuously optimize your affiliate marketing strategy based on what works best for your audience. Experiment with different types of content, promotional techniques, and affiliate programs to maximize your earnings.

11. Comply with Affiliate Program Policies: - Familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the affiliate programs you join, and ensure that you adhere to their rules and policies to maintain a good affiliate relationship.

12. Diversify Your Income: - Consider promoting a mix of affiliate products along with your music merchandise to diversify your income streams and reach a broader audience.

Affiliate marketing can be a valuable source of income for musicians and content creators. The key is to provide genuine recommendations and value to your audience while promoting products or services that resonate with your niche and brand. Over time, with consistent effort and quality content, you can profit from affiliate marketing in addition to your music and merchandise sales.

COVID 19 VACCINE POSSIBLY CAUSED BRAIN TUMOR IN 6 YEAR OLD

 I think someone in my family has a form of terminal cancer as a result of the COVID19 vaccine and/or booster shots.  This cancer is completely new to our genepool as far as we know, and can trace back.  There is definitely something vastly suspicious about all of this, she is under the age of 8 years old and has a midline glioma which means the glial cells are cancerous and cannot be surgically removed and can only be treated in a limited capacity with radiation.   I am writing this for the record of the history of my life and my family.  It's been over a year since her diagnosis and she is still alive, I have been too afraid to ask how she is, or feel like it would be rude or disrespectful to ask, so I do not.  I pray for her and cry for her often and ask the creator of the universe to give her my strength if possible.  I will update this when more information is gathered. 

The following information is generated from Dr Gupta AI, created by Martin Shkreli.
http://drgupta.ai

A midline glioma on the pons, also known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), is a type of brain tumor that occurs in the brainstem, specifically the pons area. It's most commonly diagnosed in children, usually between the ages of 5 and 10.

The prognosis for a child diagnosed with DIPG is unfortunately often poor. The location of the tumor makes it difficult to remove surgically, and radiation therapy is usually the primary treatment option. While radiation therapy can provide temporary relief from symptoms and possibly slow down tumor growth, it's generally not considered curative.

Survival rates for DIPG are generally low, with most children surviving for around 9 to 12 months from the time of diagnosis. However, individual cases can vary widely, and some children may survive for longer periods, while others may experience more rapid progression of the disease.

Ridiculous Chat-GPT Generated Story about BYB

 Beta Version 1.00

It was a dark and dreary time in the city that never sleeps, where danger lurked around every corner and the infamous Gambino crime family held sway over the gritty streets. In this world of violence and corruption, a diverse group of characters navigated the treacherous landscape, each with their own unique backgrounds and struggles.

Alvalanker was the newest addition to the family, a man of few words and a cautious demeanor. He was a talented musician, with a soulful voice that could melt even the hardest of hearts. But beneath his quiet exterior lay a fierce determination to prove his worth to the Don and make a name for himself in the organization.

Mr. A, on the other hand, was the jester of the group, always quick with a joke and a smile. But behind his jovial facade lay a troubled soul, haunted by the demons of his past and struggling to find his place in the world. He masked his pain with humor and levity, but it was clear that he was fighting an inner battle.

Bobby Nic, the family's enforcer, was a formidable presence, with a knowledge of nearly everything that gave him an air of intimidation. He was the muscle of the group, the one they turned to when things got rough. Despite his tough exterior, he was a loyal friend to those he trusted, and he and Alvalanker struck up an unlikely friendship that would prove crucial in the battles to come.

Bobby P was the black sheep of the family, a troubled alcoholic whose addiction threatened to tear the group apart. His drinking was a major problem that needed to be addressed before it consumed him and ruined their efforts. He was a man of few words, but his struggles were written all over his face.

Brandon was the smooth-talking businessman of the group, always impeccably dressed and confident in his dealings. He was a man of great charm and charisma, with a way of making people feel at ease. But despite his self-assured exterior, he struggled with a deep sense of self-consciousness that often held him back.

Derek was a quadriplegic running a popular podcast, passionate about his work and committed to bringing the best content to his listeners. Despite his struggles with illness, he persevered and found joy in his creative pursuits. He was a man of great intellect and wit, always quick with a clever turn of phrase.

Rusty was a cutting-edge cyborg with a hybrid human-AI mind, using his expertise in coding and Chat-GPT to tackle the most complex technical challenges. He was a master of anonymity and deception, using his skills to pull off elaborate scams and frauds on the internet. He was a man of many talents, with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a boundless curiosity about the world around him.

Jerry, a young alcoholic from Scotland, was grappling with his addiction and trying to help other troubled youth in his community. His rocky relationships with his family and fellow characters were a constant source of concern, as his drunken behavior often got him into trouble. But despite his struggles, he had a heart of gold, and his genuine desire to help others was a rare and valuable trait in their line of work.

Despite their differences, these characters all shared a common bond: a fierce determination to take down the corrupt forces that threatened their city and their way of life. They would need to rely on each other's unique talents and strengths to overcome the challenges ahead, and navigate the complex web of corruption and conspiracy that was woven throughout their world.

But even as they worked together to bring justice to the people of New York, they were acutely aware of the larger forces at play. The Military Industrial Complex loomed over everything they did, controlling the strings from behind the scenes and pulling the puppet strings of power

However, their fight against corruption was not over, as they soon learned of the government's involvement in a cover-up surrounding the cure for glioblastoma multiforme, a deadly form of brain cancer with a low survival rate.

Determined to find a cure, the group decided to become oncologists and specialize in glioblastoma research. They enrolled in medical school, studying courses in oncology, genetics, pharmacology, and neurology. The exams were challenging, and the odds of becoming an oncologist were slim, but their obsession with curing the disease drove them to keep going.

Once they became licensed oncologists, they conducted extensive research and experiments, testing different treatments and drugs on lab mice and cell cultures. They also performed clinical trials on human patients, constantly analyzing data and adjusting treatments to maximize efficacy.

However, their progress was hindered by the Military Industrial Complex, which controlled every aspect of the medical industry. They were constantly under surveillance and scrutiny, and their research was subject to government approval before being released to the public.

Despite these obstacles, the group persisted, and they eventually discovered a breakthrough treatment for glioblastoma multiforme. However, they soon realized that the treatment was being suppressed by the government for fear of losing control over the medical industry and the profit it generated.

Determined to bring their cure to the people, the group engaged in legal battles and public awareness campaigns, exposing the corruption and greed of the government and the military industrial complex. They faced opposition at every turn, but their tenacity and dedication to the cause eventually paid off.

In the end, the group succeeded in making their cure widely available, and the survival rate for glioblastoma multiforme skyrocketed. Their efforts not only saved countless lives but also exposed the corruption and power dynamics at play in the medical industry and government.

Throughout their journey, the characters relied on their individual strengths and personalities, coming together as a diverse and powerful team. Rusty's technical skills were vital in uncovering the government's corruption, while the rest of the group's medical knowledge and determination fueled their research and advocacy. Despite the odds and the control of the Military Industrial Complex, they never gave up on their mission to save lives and make a difference in the world.

John is Gone. Rest In Peace, I will See You Soon.

 Life has changed dramatically, as my step father John passed away on April 22, 2022.  It was absolutely shocking and unexpected and has since been one of the most devastating losses and feelings of mental agony and sadness that I've ever experienced. I am very motivated to do what I can to make sure he is remembered and honored, and I've taken my first step by contacting and scheduling a meeting with the local Knights of Columbus, which he was very closely involved in for decades doing charity and raising money to help homeless and suffering people. He was also is a Navy veteran from the late 1970's.  He raised a family successfully and put his kids through college, and accomplished the American dream that he had in mind for himself. The impact he had on my life can not be done justice with the English language, but I will say I am more like him than my own biological father in many ways and always will be, and I experienced what it was like to live in a nuclear family in the USA because of him and the sacrifices he made to take care of my mother, sister and I.  We had an excellent relationship the last 7-8 years and it got closer and better as time went on and we were closer than we ever were since I was a little boy and I am grateful for that, but still life will be different without him here and I have done a lot of reflecting on life and have a lot more to do. RIP John R Cokefair, my step father, and the man who raised me as his own son and provided for me and nurtured me through my childhood years into my teenage years.  He is essentially, my elder, my male role model in life along with my biological father, and he treated me with generosity and taught me about respect.

https://www.shorepointfh.com/obituary/John-Cokefair

Just Read/Saw This For the First Time. Words of Widson, Lloyd, words of wisdom.

 "Never interrupt your enemies while they're making mistakes" --Napoleon Bonaparte

Great Statement Made by MMA Fighter, MORE PEOPLE NEED TO SAY THIS!

https://twitter.com/DautreuilJoan/status/1500090059541909504?t=mlGXKFt7MgJWr_XuP50G8g&s=19

I LOVE THIS!  More athletes in pro sports need to come out and say stuff like this, and use the word POLITICIAN, like I AM NOT GOING TO FIGHT FOR SOME POLITICIAN.  That sends a message and is good for the youth to hear.  But we won't hear it from soem of the biggest stars on earth in the sports world like Lebron James in the NBA because he's in cahoots with China and the NBA and is basically from what I've heard and read and seen and total socialist commie soy boy.  Jordan was and always will be better.

 Lebron was too much of a pussy to come to NY after he bailed on his own city of Cleveland bc he knew he couldn't win a championship there at the time, so he sold out and went to Miami to hook up with Wade and Chris Bosh and won a championship, on WADES team, then of course went to the fuckin Lakers where its easy as fuck to win in the NBA.  Jordan played on the Bulls and the fucking Wizards and tried to help a new young team build up and become good, he loved the competition, he didn't want easy wins, he wanted a challenge.  And the Knicks and Pacers and Jazz should have won multiple championships in the 90s but they couldn't bc Jordan and his team were too good.  Lebron has not prevented any great teams from winning a championship, the league has been unbalanced as fuck.

FINAL FANTASY IV SUMMARY

The Red Wings attack the city of Mysidia to steal their Water Crystal, and return to the Kingdom of Baron. When Cecil, Captain of the Red Wings, afterwards questions the king's motives, he is stripped of his rank and sent with Kain, his friend and Captain of the Dragoons, to deliver a ring to the Village of Mist.[21] There, Kain and Cecil watch in horror as monsters burst forth from inside the ring and lay waste to the village. A young girl, Rydia, is the only survivor and summons a monster named Titan in anger. This monster causes an earthquake, separating Cecil and Kain.[22] Cecil awakens afterward and takes the wounded Rydia to a nearby inn. Baron soldiers come for Rydia but Cecil defends her,[23] and she joins him on his journey.

It is revealed that Rosa, Cecil's love interest, had followed him and is extremely ill with a fever. Soon after this, Cecil and Rydia meet Tellah, who is going to Damcyan Castle to retrieve his eloping daughter, Anna.[24] However, Anna is killed when the Red Wings bomb the castle. Edward, Anna's lover and the prince of Damcyan, explains that the Red Wings' new commander, Golbez, did this to steal the Fire Crystal for Baron as they had stolen the Water Crystal from Mysidia.[25] Tellah leaves the party to exact revenge on Golbez for Anna's death.[26] After finding a cure for Rosa, the party decides to go to Fabul to protect the Wind Crystal. On the way there they meet Master Yang, a warrior monk serviced to the kingdom and the protection of the crystal. The Red Wings attack Fabul, and Kain reappears as one of Golbez's servants. He attacks and defeats Cecil; when Rosa intervenes, Golbez kidnaps her and Kain takes the crystal.[27] On the way back to Baron, the party is attacked by Leviathan and separated.

Cecil awakes alone near Mysidia. When he enters the town, he finds that its residents deeply resent him for the prior attack on their town. Through the Elder of Mysidia, he learns that to defeat Golbez, he must climb Mt. Ordeals and become a Paladin.[28] Before embarking on his journey, he is joined by the twin mages, Palom and Porom. On the mountain he encounters Tellah, who is searching for the forbidden spell Meteor to defeat Golbez.[29] Casting aside the darkness within himself, Cecil becomes a Paladin, while Tellah learns the secret of Meteor. Upon reaching Baron, the party discovers a mind-controlled Yang and return him to his senses. The party then confronts the King, only to discover that he had been replaced by one of Golbez's minions, Cagnazzo.[30] After defeating him, Cid arrives and takes them to one of his airships, the Enterprise. On the way, the party enters a room booby-trapped by Cagnazzo, where Palom and Porom sacrifice themselves to save Cecil, Tellah, Cid, and Yang.

On the airship, Kain appears and demands Cecil retrieve the final crystal in exchange for Rosa's life,[31] which the party obtains with assistance from a bedridden Edward. Kain then leads the party to the Tower of Zot, where Rosa is imprisoned. At the tower's summit, Golbez takes the crystal and attempts to flee. Tellah casts Meteor to stop Golbez, sacrificing his own life in the process. However, the spell only weakens Golbez, ending his mind control of Kain.[32] Kain helps Cecil rescue Rosa, who teleports the party out of the collapsing tower to Baron.

In Baron, Kain reveals that Golbez must also obtain four subterranean "Dark Crystals" to achieve his goal of reaching the Moon.[33] The party travels to the underworld and encounter the Dwarves, who are currently fighting the Red Wings. They defeat Golbez thanks to a sudden appearance by Rydia, now a young woman due to her time spent in the Feymarch, the home of the Eidolons. However, the party ultimately fails to prevent Golbez from stealing the Dwarves' crystal. With the help of the Dwarves, they enter the Tower of Babil in order to obtain the crystals Golbez has stored there, only to find that they have been moved to a surface portion of the tower. Yang later sacrifices himself in order to stop the tower's cannons from firing on the Dwarves (though he's later revealed to have survived). After escaping a trap set by Golbez, the party flees the underworld aboard the Enterprise, with Cid sacrificing himself to reseal the passage between the two worlds and to prevent the Red Wings from continuing their pursuit (he, too, is revealed later to have survived).[34] The party, now joined by Edge, the prince of Eblan, travels back to the Tower of Babil in order to take back the stolen crystals. Upon reaching the crystal room, however, the party falls through a trap door to the underworld. Meeting with the Dwarves once again and finding Cid to be alive, the party sets out to retrieve the eighth crystal before Golbez can. When the crystal is obtained, Golbez appears and reveals he still has control over Kain, while taking the crystal for himself.[35] After learning of the Lunar Whale, a ship designed to take travelers to and from the moon, the party return to Mysidia where the town's Elder and mages summon the ship.[36]

Arriving on the Moon, the party meets the sage Fusoya, who explains that Cecil's father was a Lunarian.[37] Fusoya also explains that a Lunarian named Zemus plans to destroy life on the Blue Planet so that the Lunarians can take over, using Golbez to summon the Giant of Babil, a colossal robot.[38] The party returns to Earth and the forces of the two worlds attack the Giant, including Palom and Porom, who have been revived. After the party breaks the robot, Golbez and Kain confront them, only to have Fusoya break Zemus' control over Golbez, in turn releasing Kain. Cecil learns that Golbez is his older brother.[39] Golbez and Fusoya head to the core of the Moon to defeat Zemus, and Cecil's party follows. In the Moon's core, the party witnesses Golbez and Fusoya kill Zemus, but then quickly fall to his resurrected form, the spirit Zeromus, the embodiment of all of Zemus' hatred and rage.[40] Back on Earth, the Elder of Mysidia commands all of Cecil's allies and friends to pray for the party, which gives Cecil and his allies the strength to fight and slay Zeromus. Following the battle, Fusoya and Golbez opt to leave Earth with the moon.[41] Cecil, at last accepting the truth, acknowledges Golbez as his brother, and bids him farewell.

During the epilogue, most of the cast reunites to celebrate Cecil and Rosa's wedding and their coronation as Baron's new king and queen, while Kain is seen atop Mount Ordeals, having vowed to atone for his misdeeds.

Alvalanker on the East Side Dave Show

 I just had one of the most fun and important gigs of my life on the East Side Dave Show on Compound Media on Jan 18th 2022.  I went with Daniel "Bobo" Kurlan who is famous from being a regular on the Opie and Anthony show.   East Side Dave and Roy Harter and the whole staff were all awesome and funny and happy to be there.  It was a great atmosphere.  The show went fantastic. 

Check out East Side Dave and Roy Harter on Twitter

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tylnjtmVkKY&t=13s

The Trump and Biden Era's and COVID

At the time of this writing, the rest of the world and I have been going through a pandemic caused by a virus known as COVID19 which causes flu like symptoms in humans and has a tendancy to exacerbate pre-existing health conditions in sick and elderly individuals.  There is a lot of debate about where it came from and why it happened when it did, which I will get into, and the vaccines that have been made and almost forced upon the public to take.  These are new, highly untested vaccines especially in regards to long term side effects and many people are against them, but they are in the minority and labled as "anti vaxxers" and "conspiracy theorists."  The vaccines have failed to show much efficacy, as there are now 3 booster shots required after the original shot and people who are fully vaccinated are still getting sick with COVID and others who are not vaccinated and have not been vaccinated since this all began in the United States around March 2020.  Some say this is a retaliation by the "left" to sabotage Donald Trumps ability to get re-elected after he destroyed and ruined all the democrats plans and hopes for the future.  And his re-election was imminent late in 2019, close to the election of 2020, the economy booming and unemployment at an all time low, stock market doing very well and inflation down dramatically compared to how it is now under the Biden administration and the previous administration, when it comes to food or gas, taxes, tolls, and prices everywhere.  It has just been a disaster of almost 2 years now since March 2020 when COVID hit the US big and everyone had to start wearing masks and "social distancing" and being under constant confusion, ignorance and fear of something we had no control over and that could possibly be life threatening on a large scale.  Thankfully it seems it is not turning out to be that way since the last "variant" or strain seems weaker and much more like a regular flu and not lethal (not that COVID is lethal to healthy adults, mainly the sick and elderly or people with underlying medical conditions) but the fear is still being propogated by the mainstream media and they seem to be losing more credibility by the day, as media and news/journalism is changing and going in a new direction as the old format of mainstream cable news media is collapsing and becoming disliked by a majority of the people who pay attention to politics and current events.

 REST IN PEACE.  WATCH THE VIDEO.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBgFGwJA1D0

Alvalanker - Robotic Machine Gun Club Part 1 Album LYRICS

IMPLICATE

       (Verse 1)
It's a new kind of weapon,
It comes from space
It shoots to kill all the kids in the face
It's a new kind of weapon
It comes from Mars
It shoots to kill corrupt cop cars
I will never believe again
I wanna kill the government

         (Verse 2)
Smash my brains apart
playing a game in the parking lot
Leave my body there to rot
Thats what we do for fun
Smash your face apart
Cut you up in the parking lot
Leave your body there to rot
That's what we do for fun


           (Chorus)
Robot the new Machine
Shoot to kill with a laser beam
I've got what you need
To keep your carpet clean
            

          (Verse 3)
Flying around over the city
Dropping bombs on Government buildings
Flying around over the ocean
Gettin high on my pharmaceutical potion
You gotta run run run to the ocean
you gotta run run run to the sea
you gotta run run run hey come
and have a seat and talk with me


SUSPENDED SENTENCE

            (Verse 1)
Artillery shells and tropical trees
A sun by the river a gentle breeze
That's what I'm getting for Christmas eve
but next year just give me some money
Everybody's asking where are the weapons
To bring back home for the planets protection
that's how we did it when we won the war
with the mothaphukk beam to the mothership core
Got  a new machine  some ammunition
I  leave all my guns on the floor in kitchen
Even though I'm dyin, I'm still on a mission
To go to sleep and wake up in a better position
We'll meet here at the shelter, incase they have a Death protector

              (Verse 2)
I can't see a goddamn thing,
My body, my body it feels so weak
Somebody spiked my drink with elzelistine
It's a second-generation antihistamine,
my abuse is chronic, defies all logic,
I take too many pills now my blood it toxic
They gave me clonidine and an anti-psychotic
that shit fucked me up I'm never goin back on it
I'm thinking of something I don't know what
Everytime I go to sleep I wake the fuck back up
When I'm sleepin I stop dreamin cos my o2 is depleted
Closed eye hallucinations like I get on coricidin.

              (Verse 3)
Gotta talk to the doctor tell him I've got someplace to go
To the recreational drug store, cos he's not givin me what I want
Gotta go and talk to the doctor tell I've got someplace to be
At the recreational drug spot, gettin high on the O-T-C

               (Verse 4)
Notice that black van parked outside
It's gotta be the FB muthaphukkin I
They'd come in and bust me if they could
But they don't have shit cos I'm so fuckin good
One of these days I'm gonna take over the world
Nobody can stop me now or later
Cos I can't Be controlled
In my back pocket
I got a copy of the News of the World
It's the latest addition, the only one I'm missin,
I keep them in box by the guns in the kitchen

               (Outro)
I beg for your pardon, my arteries harden
Everytime I take a trip down to the garden
Everyone must think I'm severely retarded
But all I wanna do is get the shit started



Whatever I want
I should be in jail for all the things I've done
I should be in prison for all the things I didn't
Get caught doin, and it was fun.

Me and my friends used to burn down things
And drive around and smoke lots of weed
Run from the cops on triple C's
Explore and destroy abandoned factories
one day I was running and I ran into a tree.

The government wants to kill me,
the government wants to kill you too,
What did we ever do, except for a few things

I don't have cancer yet
I might survive to be thirty or forty five

After all of  my crimes are pardoned
You'll still see me out by the garden


What Dreams Taste Like
   
              (Intro)
The carpet always looks the same
When you take those pills
you're goin away
     
          (Verse 1)
I was never in trouble before
I always killed everyone who saw
when I broke the law

That's when they started following me home
I never killed anyone before
I swear, I found her on the floor,

They tried to take my brain,
They wanted me to go

         (Chorus)
Whats for breakfast babe
It's a holiday

Kids with cancer running through the trees
Everybody wants to shoot them
          
         (Chorus)
What's for breakfast babe
It's a holiday

Girl With The Gun

           (Verse 1)
On the day that Robot Man

Came home from the Broken Robot Land

He's gonna kill the first person that he can 

And that's what he should do

On the night that Robot Man

Returned with the secret Robot Plans 

He's gonna kill the person that he can

And that's what he should do

It's the girl with the gun in her hand

            (Chorus)

I like the girl with the gun in her hand

And she's always tryna shoot me 

And I don't understand

Why would you shoot at me

I'm just a stupid muthaphukkin human being

You can shoot me anytime you want

Just make sure you kill me on the first shot

           (Verse 2)
There's a feeling in the air

I can kill again, oh yeah

What can you do  when I'm on the loose

With a machine gun, shoot shoot shoot

Weapon Boy sleeps in the park sometimes

On different days and different nights

He always gets up and gets to work on time

It's not even hard, he doesn't even try

Weapon Boy sleeps in the park sometimes

Yeah, what's it to you, it's not a crime

He can sleep wherever he wants

And if you got a problem then call the cops

                  (Chorus)

It's the girl with the gun in her hand

I like the girl with the gun in her hand

And she's always tryna shoot me 

And I don't understand


Awake In the Park

             (Verse 1)

Took a train, crashed on the way

Everyone was killed but we were ok

Took a train, back the other way

This time we made it without any delays.

Went to the airport and got on a plane

And flew over the ocean while doing cocaine

I took some advice from a friend

He told me not to die til the end

He shot me twice but just for pretend 

So I threw a brick through the window at his head

And his mom came out with blood on her bread

And she said to me yo this is what she said


(Chorus)

When you grow up you're gonna get cancer

And you'll never be a robot cos robots aren't real

You're parents have been lying to you about everything

And eventually at school you will be killed.

 

Garbage man,

What did you do to my garbage can

He picks up the garbage and then goes away

And brings it brings it to the garbage place

                       (Verse 2)

 I got enough weapons here for the both of us

But not enough people to kill

I got a weaponized alien space ship

And a robotic invasion

Tell me doctors how do we solve this equation

Without initiating instigation

Tell me how can we kill everything on the planet

Without destroying me or the things in my attic

                 (Chorus)

When you grow up you're gonna get cancer

And you'll never be a robot cos robots aren't real

You're parents have been lying to you about everything

And eventually at school you will be killed.