Babylon Beware... Bob Marley's Voice Is Alive And Growing Stronger!

Celebrating Bob's life and music on the anniversary of his 67th Birthday...

Nonviolent Revolutionary Bob Marley may have left us over 30 years ago, but the vibrations and message of his 'Songs Of Freedom' live on and continue to inspire millions over the world today! Even when making a political statement, Bob's music is always emphasizing unity and keeping positive vibrations flowing.

Bob's music shows us how powerful an artist can be. By putting powerful ideas into the world in a creative way and tapping into a universal human connection Bob's art has transformed many hearts, minds, and actions by bringing positive energy to vanquish the negativity....
no matter where you are in the world you hear Bob, but dem vibrations seem to have special a special connection with native and indigenous peoples and it is no wonder why...

Bob ascended from the anonymous poverty of Trenchtown, Jamaica to be a powerful voice of the voiceless! Bob's lyrics not only the power of unity and love but also the need for equal rights and justice for all people...

The music of Bob Marley and the Wailers has become a force to be reckoned with now that generations of people have been jammin' together for over 40 years.

'Slogans' is a song that is always worth hearing during a political campaign year...

"I'm a living man, I've got work to do" -Bob Marley

You just don't want to hate or kill someone when you are singing, "one love, one heart, let's get together and feel alright"!

A personal favorite of mine, nothing breaks it down so hard and yet so irie as 'Babylon System'. Break it down, Bob!

BABYLON SYSTEM

We refuse to be
What you wanted us to be;
We are what we are:
That's the way (way) it's going to be. You don't know!
You can't educate I
For no equal opportunity:
(Talkin' 'bout my freedom) Talkin' 'bout my freedom,
People freedom (freedom) and liberty!
Yeah, we've been trodding on the winepress much too long:
Rebel, rebel!
Yes, we've been trodding on the winepress much too long:
Rebel, rebel!

Babylon system is the vampire, yea! (vampire) Suckin' the children day by day, yeah! Me say: de Babylon system is the vampire, falling empire, Suckin' the blood of the sufferers, yea-ea-ea-ea-e-ah! Building church and university, wo-o-ooh, yeah! - Deceiving the people continually, yea-ea! Me say them graduatin' thieves and murderers; Look out now: they suckin' the blood of the sufferers (sufferers). Tell the children the truth; Tell the children the truth; Tell the children the truth right now! Come on and tell the children the truth; Tell the children the truth; Tell the children the truth; Tell the children the truth; Come on and tell the children the truth.

Nice! check out this version...





Bob breaks it down some more...

The videos below are 2 full shows from 1979 so you can feel dem irie vibrations for yourself!







May the words and music of Bob Marley and the Wailers continue to be jammin' on into the present and future consciousness of humankind!

'Let Freedom Ring': Dr. King In His Own Words...

"Blessed are the Peacemakers" -Jesus Christ


Below are a series of videos of Dr. King's speeches and interviews... the man in his own words. His message through and through is clear, HOW YOU TREAT PEOPLE MATTERS. What doesn't matter is if it's the people next door, in the next city, or on the other side of the world.... we are all interconnected in a deep and meaningful way.





Nonviolent Revolutionary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived and died as a peacemaker, a legendary proponent of equality and justice, and ultimately a servant of love. What makes Dr. King's example so powerful is not just his compelling oratory, but the way in which he carried himself during his time on earth.




While we have come to think of Dr. King as an icon, it is important to recognize that he was a human being, a man not without flaws. Yet, still, this man was able to rise to a calling ahead of his time and far greater than himself in order to accelerate human consciousness with his actions and words. His success in this mission remains dependent on those who take his legacy to heart and make the choice to serve love in our daily lives.










Not only was Dr. King able to hold the light on issues of racial and economic equality and justice, he was a moral beacon when it came to the folly of war. Dr. King stood up and spoke the truth to the political leaders of his own country. He spoke convincingly and unafraid, opposing the Vietnam War and eloquently linking its depravity with that of racial inequality and poverty...



Dr. King had the courage to state boldly in a sermon on November day in Montgomery, Alabama, 1957, "...as I look into the eyes of all of my brothers in Alabama and all over America and over the world, I say to you, "I love you. I would rather die than hate you."...and then he lived those words until his dying day.




Below is a Mini Bio of Martin Luther King Jr. by Biography Channel:





My favorite quote by MLK:




Thanks to Amy Goodman for the terrific show today: Democracy Now! SPECIAL: Dr. King in his own words.



Thank you Dr. King!!

Aung San Suu Kyi hosts Hillary Clinton in Burma

"Fear is a habit; I am not afraid."
-Aung San Suu Kyi

Burmese Opposition Leader, Nobel Peace laureate, and Nonviolent Revolutionary, Aung San Suu Kyi hosted U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton in Burma on Thursday. It is the first time in more than 50 years a diplomat from the United States has visited Burma (Myanmar). A couple of weeks ago, President Obama called Suu Kyi to ensure that she was supportive of Clinton's trip. (Obama Announcement)

Suu Kyi, who was released last year after having spent most of the past 20 years under house arrest, recently announced that she planned to have her party, the National League for Democracy, rejoin Burmese politics.

Clinton's visit comes at at a time when it appears the new civilian government of the repressive regime is looking to reform, although it is still clear there is still a long way to go.

The Guardian reports that before her meeting with Ms. Suu Kyi, Clinton met with Burma's new President, Thein Sien, saying,

"I am here today because President Obama and myself are encouraged by the steps you and your government have taken to provide for your people."

The video below is of Aung San Suu Kyi talking about her support of the visit:



As well as meeting with Ms. Suu Kyi, Secretary Clinton hand delivered a letter from President Obama. Noteworthy in the letter Mr. Obama comments that:

"I have long admired your brave and unwavering struggle for democracy..."

and

"Secretary of State Clinton's visit will explore how the United States can support efforts to foster political opening and respect for universal human rights, as well as demonstrate the seriousness of our commitment to helping the people of Burma achieve their democratic aspirations."

It is my hope that Ms. Suu Kyi takes this opportunity to remind Secretary Clinton that the world has been watching very closely how well the United States government is doing in regards to respect for universal human rights and helping people achieve their democratic aspirations.


Related Information:

Reuters: Video

Clinton's Visit To Myanmar Should Be Measured In Human Rights Improvement, Says Amnesty International

CBS News Article

The Guardian Article

The New Yorker: 'A Free Woman'

Burma Watch

Free Burma Coalition

Burma Campaign UK

Aung San Suu Kyi addresses U2 fans in Denver:



Aung San Suu Kyi adresses the World Economic Forum 2011 in Davos: