How Dual Incomes Made Us Poorer

Looking back at my four decades in existence, I have seen a progressive trend in our diffusion of personal power and control to that of others, namely corporate and wealthy America.

I was too young to see its beginnings, but the evolution of women's lib excluded one key message.  The message being that, yes, women should have the same opportunities as men in their personal and career choices.  What was forgotten was the family.  If you want to pursue a career, find a man who would like to be a homemaker. In the next few decades, families, such as my parents, opted for the dual income approach. They were able to pay off the family home in five years, and begin a savings program that could afford them a comfortable future. We had what we needed and more, a lot more than what you would expect from a factory labourer and a cafeteria worker these days.

But, they were not the only ones getting ahead.  The result was a huge increase in the workforce, hence increasing income tax contributions.  So, government was winning. As well, with more disposable income, we saw a rise in the price of goods and services.  Inflation quickly caught up.  So, business was also doing well.

Today, the end result is that a dual income is the norm for most families, in order to afford the basics and necessities.  And, for those who need a bit more luxury but don't have the funds, there is credit.  What a mess we've created.

Reality TV

Wow, it's been a while.  I haven't really had much to say since last fall, I guess.  Actually, I've had lots to say but I've been too lazy to type my thoughts out.  Anyhow, all I want to say is that if you would like to know why the economy has taken such a hit over the last few years, then you should watch this. 

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/money-power-wall-street/

Government and shit...

So tired of these yahoos offering everything and producing nothing.  If you don't have, you can't spend.  Want more services?  The government needs more income.  There is no way around this.  Hence, you will experience increases in taxes, user fees, and anything else they can gouge you for so that you can have your neighbourhood swimming pool open seven days a week.  Many people today expect everything for nothing.  It doesn't work like that.  If you can balance a cheque book, you will understand this.  If you need a loan so that you can purchase the newest version of the iPad, you probably won't.  Read the platforms of each candidate and make a wise decision.  Further, and most importantly, make yourself be heard if the elected doesn't keep his or her campaign promises.  Re-electing a liar makes us look like a bunch of fools.  Electing someone who doesn't commit to anything produces the same effect. 

It's just the way that I see it...

It's been a while...

...since I've been around.  I've started half a dozen blog entries, but have yet to finish any of them.  It was a busy summer filled with chillin', partying, and awesome concerts, which you can view at www.youtube.com/user/johnnygetdown

Anyhow, I've got tons of shit on my mind but I have had trouble getting it on here.  So, I've decided to get on here and spew some randoms, paying no regards to parameters or guidelines, or having any sort of game plan.  Here goes...


1.  Ever have those friends who disappear when they are in a relationship and suddenly pop up when that relationship didn't work out?  You are friend filler.

2.  Having multiple items on my plate, I typically like to eat a bit of everything, leaving a bite of each at the end.  This may be a bit fucked up, but that's how I like it. 

3.  Most items that I purchase usually get discontinued because a "better" version gets released not long afterwards.  Fuck, I hate it when that happens.

4.  Ever notice that your toaster works much slower when you're stoned?

5.  When the fuck did reggae "progress" into electronic music with a random "yo" or "yeah" thrown in with a Jamaican accent?

6.  And what's with everyone featuring everyone else on their music?  Me ft. My Dick!! 

7.  I hate seeing my favourite bands hitting the casino circuit.

8.  Whatever happened to unsliced bagels?  My bagel slicer has been rendered useless.

9.  Why does McDz shut down their ice cream machine at 3 a.m.?  That is the best time for a friggin' McFlurry, for fuck's sake!

10.  I have yet to write a song with a bridge in it.

11.  What happened to the guy with the movie about the polar bears and icebergs? 

12.  I really feel like shooting a parachute army guy off my balcony right now.  

Peter Frampton - Black Hole Sun instrumental (live at Molson Amphitheatr...

Why Are People Throwing Their Dirty Looks At You And Making You Feel Like A Dick?

So, you've been noticing that people are throwing their dirty looks at you, or flipping you the bird, or even giving you a straight out "Fuck you!!!".  You have no idea why.  Hear are some possibilities...

You are out in public and your phone rings.  Keep in mind that you are out in public.  The public is not part of your conversation.  Shut your trap if you can't keep your voice down.  People are hating you right now.

There's a parking spot opening up.  You are too busy texting or talking on your phone, while maneuvering your BMW or Rover, that you don't notice the other driver who has been waiting patiently, signal on, for that spot.  You smoke it, head first, into that spot. People will tell you off because of it.  They are not jealous of your car.  They think that you're a dick.

Your kids are out of control and you are screwing around on your cell, reading a book, taking a video of them being "cute", or ignoring them.  People are not giving you a straight face because they're "cute".  Be a parent and stop pissing people off.

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!  You're the first one on the plane!  Why are people giving you the pissy face?  Because you're the last one to sit your ass down and free up the aisle so they can get by, you friggin' dick.

In your head, you extend the advanced green light by a few seconds because you really need to make that left instead of waiting your turn.  You have just made a left turn on an advanced dick.  Go park your BMW and fuck off.  Your neighbourhood thinks you're a dick. 

You are in an elevator that smells like fart or awful body odour.  Whether it is yours or not, the next person on thinks you're a dick.  Check your pits. 

After work, you pick up some street meat on a bun, loaded with onions and other smelly shit, and decide to eat it while taking the jammed, rush hour bus home.  You are an asshead.  Your dirty dinner smells and is spilling its load all over others while you try to balance yourself on the bus, while stuffing your pie hole.  Dicks like you should work from home. 

You are in a lineup for a concession stand.  You have ample time to scope the menu and decide what you want, before you get to the counter.  But, you opt to chat with your buddy, or fuck around on your phone, and wait til you get to the counter until you have a look at the menu.  You need to order a dickburger and choke on it because everyone behind you would love that.

Why are your feet up on a public chair?  You know exactly what you are.

You are in the first row of a performance and opt to stand.  Did you learn that in dick school?  Are you part of the performance?  You must be a fan of Dick Clark.  Sit the fuck down.   Your ass is fat.  It should not be shaking like that.  We can't see around it.   




  

Lindsay Lohan Goes Back To Con College!!!

Lindsay Lohan

  It's her fourth trip to the can.  Might she be the next Trailer Park Boy?  Her numbers suggest it, but I don't think that she's there yet.  Ricky (bottom left) would advise her to stick to smaller crimes in greater quantities.  According to Ricky, she would have been better off to steal one hundred $25 necklaces than one necklace worth $2500.

Get your shit together, LiLo.  Or, get yourself decent representation next time you fuck shit up...


Ricky goes to the bar and gets off...I mean, he goes to court and gets acquitted on all charges.  Fuck!!!  Just click here!!

Ricky