Power Fades

I keep my distance from this idiot. Although I was given a "lifetime ban" and was treated to a pile of horse droppings including email death threats and phone harassment he encouraged from his "Army," this moron actually "Friend Requested" me on Facebook. Wow. Yes indeed, an idiot. I simply blocked him because ... well, he is ridiculous and I want nothing to do with him. I removed the block about a month ago and haven't heard from him.
He does have over 4,000 "friends" on Facebook, but his wall (oops, sorry, "Timeline") has nothing but exhortations to come online to his "pot party" as well as some rather "off" political postings.
During my time with this group as well as observing from the outside infrequently, I have noticed a fringe element of conspiracy junkies. This is not dangerous, but a strange combination for so-called "activists" in the repeal prohibition movement. One could even make the argument that these "pot heads" who are very convinced that (for example) the government was behind 9/11 and in fact the planes were empty does damage to the movement. Debating or discussing the rationale behind the conspiracy thinking quickly devolves into name calling. Sources cited from the conspiracy-minded folks are simply not valid as research links. It is as if opinion has completely replaced facts and opinion is, in fact, weighted far more heavily than facts, at least in this strange bubble world.

Regardless, I do keep an eye on Bong Rip. I was made aware of a pornographic video he was in. Apparently the man enjoys a bit of domination and in this case the domination was performed by a lovely large woman. Those out of the community post quite freely about his hypocrisy, thus this blog may no longer be necessary. However, my fears about the way he continues to consolidate an "Army" continue. My fears are not likely to amount to anything; however, I will check in on this parasite on the activism community from time to time.

He's still there...

I don't bother writing about this loser too much any more. It appears as though most people in his "Army" realize that there is no activism related to this person. The people he attracts just want like-minded people to hang out with on camera. There's nothing wrong with this. In fact, he's moved most of his "show" to his website (not gonna give it!) where people can go on cam in the "hot tub."

Why do I still monitor this guy? Because I feel that he has the potential for dangerous behavior as a "leader." I believe deep down that this person is just a lazy, ego-centric, selfish jerk and likely will never cause harm to the people who "follow" him. However, I also think due to the amount of "followers," that someone could suggest something to him and without thinking through the ramifications, he could/would implement a potentially dangerous variable (whether to only his followers, to the movement, or to society).

Thus, I will continue to watch this jerk... trying to choke down the bile in my throat when I accidentally hear him pontificating or see him attempting to make music.

Peace.

Some Screen Shots

To further illustrate "Bong Rip" and his fake BS - here are some screen shots from this morning.


Please click on the pictures to see clearly. You can see that what is being worshipped and praised is ... yeah... click and check. NOT AN ACTIVIST.

Bong Rip the Fraud

Out in the vapors of the Internet, many people are trying to accomplish some very good things. One such thing is the repeal or overturning of the marijuana laws. However, there is an entity, if you will, who is allegedly trying to accomplish the same thing, but in reality, he is accomplishing the opposite.

This person goes by the name "Bong Rip." He is on MySpace on on Stickam. He has a cultish following of mostly very young people, who are encouraged to light up on camera on Stickam. The young women are encouraged to be scantily clad and to show their breasts and behinds. He will offer to take the room private so you can flash (I know this because he just offered to do that to me last week).

He self-promotes his self-produced and self-manufactured CD, "Marijuana the Band" and encourages his followers to buy the CD as well as to request songs from the CD from the large radio station in California.

Followers of Bong Rip are said to be in the "Stoner Army." They can earn "rank." These followers apparently like this rank system as they incorporate their ranks into their screen names so it is very easy to tell who is a follower of this fake messiah. Why an "army?" No "stoner family" for this guy. Don't ask, because he does not tolerate people who questions his way and you will be banned out quite quickly, called a buzz kill, and eventually if you ask too many questions you may find yourself banned for life. At one point, Bong Rip banned out a representative from LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition). This was back when he was on Userplane. That user was extremely polite, informative and a true activist.

The easiest way, in my humble opinion, to tell that this man is not at all an activist, is that he has "lifetime bans" against certain people. No movement ever bans people. But an army with a general does. A dictactor does. A Jim Jones-Charlie Manson personality does.

One last thing that just really bugs me, the man lies about his age. He's in his 40s and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but insists he is 30. One look at this person will tell you there is zero way that he is 30. I also know this because I am friends with someone he went to high school with and that person is over 40.

The movement towards decriminilazation of marijuana does not need a person like this Bong Rip out in front showing people who are not familar with people who smoke showing a bunch of young kids sitting around doing nothing but smoking all the time and showing off T&A. Bong Rip has turned the movement into a forum for his own personal sexual delights. He has done nothing to advance the cause of decriminalization. The one and only thing he did that I can find is play in 2004 for a rally. The rally continued to take place year after year right in his home town, yet this so called advocate did not participate in any way, shape or form. Some advocate... like I said, he is a fraud.

Watch those people. Imagine if Jim Jones or Charlie Manson had the Internet at their disposal... scary thought, isn't it?