Mark Baland

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"to give people the power to generate their own power"

Allen, TX, USA
male, age 35
single, 1 child
Speaks: English and a little Spanish
Joined Feb 1, 2009

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Hometown	Allen, TX
Homepage	http://markbaland.wordpress.com
Birthday	June 20, 1974
Languages	English and a little Spanish
About Me	individual, independent, liberal, progressive, treasonist, heretic, infidel, all-around-good-guy
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Activist Aspirations	Casual
Political Leaning	Very Liberal
Religions	Spiritual but not religious
Eating Habits	trying to keep it somewhat healthy!
Wild Fact About Me	I may be the reincarnation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky...
My Philosophy	Don't accept it just because "that's the way it is".
What Gives Me Hope	young people, the internet, music
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by	legalize marijuana, release non-violent drug offenders, outlaw lobbyists, institute contracts for politicians, and establish direct democracy utilizing technology for citizen voting on issues
What/who changed my life and why	My son changed my life, because, when he was born, I decided to quit partying while the world destroyed itself and to start trying to talk the world out of committing suicide.
What Bugs Me	Those who hurt others weaker than them, Stupid mean people, People whom do harm unto others, people who WON'T use their minds!, people who steal and harm others, People who steal, people who rape, liars, Litter Bugs!!, intolerance, injustice, indifference, ignorance
Passions	traveling, photography, reading, writing, water, trees, Raising My Children, peace, nature, my friends, my family, MY CHILDREN!!!, music, making a difference, love, LIFE!!!, learning, laughter, family, environment, Energy Healing And Love, earth, broadening my horizons, art, chi
Inspirations	understanding, to fulfill my purpose on earth, the wind, the sun coming up, the sound of the ocean, The Great Spirit, the beauty of nature, rain, peacemakers, ocean, nature, my son, My mother, my father, my family, my children, My best friend, music, life itself, love, life
What Scares Me	War - Cruelty - Greed - Indifference, Shootings in Our Schools, religious fanatics, Religious Extremism, politicians, my son being hurt, Losing the ones I love, Is how cruel the people of the world are, Ignorance and evil, ignorance, hate, global warming, George W. B
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Role Models	George Carlin, Neil Peart of Rush, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, myself, friends, father, mother, Maya Angelou, MartinLutherKingJr., Martin Luther King Jr., martin luther king jr, Mahatma Gandhi, John Lennon, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Jesus Christ, Dalai Lama, buddha, bon
Quotation	When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix
Interests	national parks, wildlife, Travel/Adventure, Spirituality/Philosophy, recycling, reading, psychology, photography, philosophy, music, movies, Mind/Body/Spirit, meditation, Medicine / Health Care, internet, humor, Holistic Health, history, herbs, ecology, environment, entertain
Books	Douglas Adams, George Carlin, psychology, philosophy
Music	me, fly-O.D., Staind, death cab for cutie, Postal Service, Mars Volta, grandaddy, flaming lips, RADIOHEAD, police, u2, genesis, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Pink Floyd, rush
Movies	Team America: World Police, thank you for smoking, fast food nation, the american drug war, Grass: Documentary on Marijuana, Reefer Madness, the corporation, Bowling for Columbine, sicko, Farenheit 9/11, Idiocracy, Office Space, The Princess Bride, Fight Club, comedy, c
TV Shows	Arrested Development, The Office (US and UK versions), My Name is Earl, Adult Swim, aqua teen hunger force, King Of The Hill, american dad, important things with demitri martin, Chappelle's Show, chocolate news, The Colbert Report, the Daily Show, That 70's Show, sein
Favorite Foods	bread, cheese, chocolate
Favorite Places	San Diego California, Portland Oregon
Can't Live Without	internet, music, friends and family, my son
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I see from your profile that you're here to support a cause. Kudos to you & thanks for making a difference. Please visit my page & support my Petition to End All Illegal Human Research Programs In America. Thanks in advance for your consideration.

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Mar 31, 2009 7:15 PM
Alice D. (1391)	Hello Mark We are planning an Earthday Celebration ! April 19th 2009 at Basil Brook Organic Pharm. We will be promoting our community garden and clean and safe alternative energy development. Pot luck dinner. Crafters welcome to set up tables at no charge. There's plenty of room for those who want to campout for the night. Yours for a clean and safe energy future ! Alice

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