Here in the U.S., we're known for working hard. But, some of us may be working ourselves right in to an early grave. A new article by Alexandra Bradbury over at Alternet says that we need to think about more than just adding more jobs to our economy. In fact, Ms. Bradbury says, "I think we need less work." After learning about Maria Fernandes, a fast food worker who died last year while trying to juggle three jobs, Alexandra realized that our problem isn't that we don't have enough work. It's that the work we have is not being shared among those who want it. Instead of one person working 60 hours or more, that job could provide a 30 hour job to two different people. To do this, our nation would have to demand higher wages and a stronger social safety net, but we have the money to make this idea a reality. For many of us, our work is our life, but that doesn't mean we should give our life just to get enough work.
Bingo ! People are being worked to death. I am sadly one of them. But even more sad is that thing they called a "stimulus." You know, that stimulating idea created by the self genius, good old Potus himself. This great stimulus was enough to give every single American citizen over $100,000 each ! Imagine what change that could bring? But of course our great civil servant politicians could never approve such an idea because that would actually benefit the people, and it would prevent them from committing countless acts of fraud, neatly tucked into legislation. It's a wonderful thing to know that hell is a well designed place, custom fitted for such people to enjoy throughout eternity. So, I say, enjoy the money my dear beloved politicians as you will have much to answer for when your judgement day comes. You know who you are, and so does your maker.
Bingo ! People are being worked to death. I am sadly one of them. But even more sad is that thing they called a "stimulus." You know, that stimulating idea created by the self genius, good old Potus himself.
ReplyDeleteThis great stimulus was enough to give every single American citizen over $100,000 each ! Imagine what change that could bring? But of course our great civil servant politicians could never approve such an idea because that would actually benefit the people, and it would prevent them from committing countless acts of fraud, neatly tucked into legislation. It's a wonderful thing to know that hell is a well designed place, custom fitted for such people to enjoy throughout eternity. So, I say, enjoy the money my dear beloved politicians as you will have much to answer for when your judgement day comes. You know who you are, and so does your maker.
Ah thinks Ah needs to sit home watching may flat screen and sippin a 40
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