Fast Food For All

If you are one of those people who feel bad about the social value of your job, you are not alone. However, according to a survey, if you are working in the fast food industry, you may have some real issues about the worth of your contribution to make this a better world or at least not to screw it up more than it is.

For what it worth, the survey claims that close to 40% of fast-food workers say their job makes the world a worse place.

Flipping those grease burgers and listening to the sizzling of grease soaked fries leaves them feeling like they're feeding the growing obesity epidemic. Casino dealers, telemarketers, loan collectors and fashion designers are among others who do not feel they are doing something worthwhile.

Judging from some of the so called fashion shows and the ridiculous items paraded by the often bean-pole looking models for the entertainment of a small elite fashion crowd, one can sympathize with the feeling of worthlessness reported among the fashion creators and others involved with it.

Nevertheless, people serving people in the fast food industry should be proud of earning a living with bad hours, low wages and plenty of hassle.

You see, I doubt that many children nag their parents that they want to grow up to prepare hamburgers in a fast food joint.

Further, school counselors seldom hear from young people who after completing their education want to consecrate their life to serve fast food to customers. The same goes for others who had been laid off from jobs that paid a living wage but disappeared like the Dodo Bird.

People like this and many others do these jobs because there is nothing available for them at that point in time.

And don't beat the drum about education; If by miracle every unemployed and under employed individual would have a university degree, there still would be people nursing hamburgers simply because there is only a limited demand for people equipped with degrees.

Therefore, we should demonstrate respect for people who in most cases chose to work in the fast food industry instead of collecting welfare. And of course, they should not feel guilty,---- people are not forced to stuff themselves with unhealthy fast food.

"Indian rape survivor attacked again, allegedly by the same five men who raped her three years ago"

The furnished article by Max Bearak, Washington Post, published in the National Post is almost unbelievable.

A 20 year old woman was brutally raped again. Her attackers may be the same five men who had raped her three years earlier but were out on bail. They allegedly raped her again because she had been so steadfast in her case against them.

The unnamed young woman belongs to the lowest rungs of India's still functioning caste system.

Oh, yes! Casteiism is outlawed by the country's constitution. Unfortunately, the practice is far from just being the remnant of the past. Under the radar the practice is far-flung in thousands of smaller communities and in rural areas in this heavily populated country.

Ironically, India is often called the world's largest democracy. Obviously, there still is plenty of room for improvement. Fortunately, many in India, particularly the women have had enough of this and the protests are getting louder to bring about meaningful changes concerning the treatment of women and about the reality and harmful effects of the slow-to-die caste system.

You may read the article:

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/indian-rape-survivor-attacked-again-allegedly-by-the-same-five-men-who-raped-her-three-years-ago

“It’s The Only Real Way To Fumigate This Election Process”

 
 The headline in the National Post reads, "A real gas’: Activists plan to eat beans and hold ‘fart-in’ for Clinton’s speech at Democratic Convention"

As planned, The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign, an anti-poverty group, delegates fortified with beans will head to the convention center holding back their best struggling to break loose from the cavity of their bean filled abdomen.

Once Mrs. Clinton takes the stage for a speech, the flatulent group will let her know what they think of her efforts to get elected by opening the  valves holding in the generated gases stored in their tummy.

It is a matter of gustatory perception and by all odds not very elegant. However, according to some free speech proponents, coordinated farting is only a creative manifestation of a form of free expression.

Let them have their say. They offering their best, commiserating with their abilities. In the end, one does not have to listen or practice some new technique of deep - breathing while this new form of free-speech is applied. Won't last forever.

Sooner or later they will be running out of gas, the atmosphere will clear, nose-clips will be removed and normalcy will return. - Like cat-calls and mindless shouts of support.

Here is the article. To advance your cultural enrichment you may read it:

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/a-real-gas-activists-plan-to-eat-beans-and-hold-fart-in-for-clintons-speech-at-democratic-convention

"Trump: The triumph of stupidity"- Opinion in a newspaper.

Louis A. Delvoie is a Fellow in the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University. You can read his well-written published opinion about Mr.Tump's behaviour during the current campaign for the presidency of the United States:

http://www.thewhig.com/2016/07/08/trump-the-triumph-of-stupidity

Apparently, the gist of the article is that Mr .Trump is essentially a stupid man. That's it.

My attitude is that I am not qualified to comment on the findings of the learned Mr. Delvoie, the author sharing his insights so graciously with us.

Nevertheless, Yours truly and perhaps many others would like to ask the following:
Why a well-informed and distinguished Fellow in the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University would not write about the following; What is missing in our little corner of the Universe, more accurately tapping into our psyche that many people are listening and approving Mr. Trump's view?

Like when we hear of a happy marriage concocted in heaven. Then, we hear that one of or both  partners are interested in another person? Obviously something is missing.

Would serve well, if we would learn the reasons for the seemingly inexplicable happenings, like the Trump phenomenon.

Now that we read that he is an "essentially stupid man", let's dig into the reasons why his message resonates with so many people. Why is Mr. Trump able to tap into these feelings?

Of course, the simple but inaccurate explanation would sound something like this: If one accepts that Mr .Trump is a "Stupid man", than the explanation is that his followers are even more stupid than him. -- And that's scary, -  considering the number of his followers.

A magazine that wants to ban the use of the word "Feminist" and a young man who has still a lot to learn.

 Apparently there is nothing new with the Kardashians and other super celebrities. Perhaps this is why a prominent magazine came up with the idea to ban the word "Feminist."

 Obviously I am not qualified to contribute to  a conversation discussing the merits and the negative aspects of the idea.

The article is interesting for the ones acutely involved with the meaning and practice of feminism.

The article was brought to my attention while dining in a restaurant. A group of young women and one young guy were sitting at the adjoining table. They were reading the article on the IPhones and loudly voicing their views.

While the young women were debating the article, the young guy quietly listened. At one point, the apparent voice for the group turned to the young man and outright asked him, "Do you like feminist women?". For a few long seconds he was silent, then, he quietly said, "I like all decent people, and I prefer "feminine women."

Well! The response could have not been harsher had he announced he was a visitor from the leading planet of hard core male chauvinists who expect women to dress like women and avoid haircuts like the ones given to new soldiers just prior to basic training. Obviously we do not want visitors like that from outer space. Even the Borg would be preferable.

No! There was an icy silence, followed by something the apparent alpha lady of the group told him, in a measured voice that did not sound like an Ode to his uninformed sincerity. I could not absorb the words as the server came and I left after paying the bill.

As for the young ladies? Good luck to them! And the young fellow? He still has plenty of time to learn.

SIX LITTLE STORIES

 

{1}

 

Once all villagers decided to pray for rain.

 

On the day of prayer all the people gathered,

 

but only one boy came with an umbrella.

 

That's FAITH.

 

 

{2}

 

When you throw babies in the air,

 

they laugh because they know you will catch them.

 

That's TRUST.

 

 

{3}

 

Every night we go to bed

 

without any assurance of being alive the next morning,

 

but still we set the alarms to wake up.

 

That's HOPE.

 

 

{4}

 

We plan big things for tomorrow

 

in spite of zero knowledge of the future.

 

That's CONFIDENCE.

 

 

{5}

 

We see the world suffering,

 

but still we get married and have children.

 

That's LOVE.

 

 

{6}

 

On an old man's shirt was written a sentence

 

'I am not 80 years old;

 

I am sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.'

 

That's ATTITUDE.

 

 

Have a happy day and live your life like the six stories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Push-up Jeans for the up-front generation

 You don't really age like cider in some oak barrel, without learning something new every day. Yesterday, someone close to me showed a newspaper article under my nose  reinforcing the news that there is no real freedom of expression for younger women ( and some older too) without displaying some of their assets with ample assistance provided by the wearing of Push-up Jeans.

Now, I am certainly not going to complain, or try to dampen the enthusiasm of any person for daring to give their backsides a boost without any padding.

The 'backside boost' is achieved by ingenious design. No padding is used but rather a combination of strategically placed shading, stitching, pocket placement and special fabrics to enhance a woman’s shape. As an added bonus, the design  may come with a built in girdle, to provide a small push in tummy for ladies who may feel they need it.

So, if you can go for it, strut your enhanced asset,- if you get a standing ovation you will know your money was not wasted