The Rabbit Hole

Millennials aren't impressed by the old James Bonds; they think they are sexist and racist. Maybe they should be forced to watch Seven - to learn about gluttony and envy, the politics of envy that is, the Corbynites.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5315501/Millennials-watching-old-James-Bond-not-impressed.html

America, "land of the free" huh? Aggregate score 86/100. https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/freedom-world-2018

If you're arrogant enough to give yourself such labels, then at least show you can live up to your hype, otherwise you look very stupid.

Great movie! A bit surprised that you endorse it though. Reason being it is rather profoundly religious movie.

Religion is not for me personally but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy watching it. It's a bit like I wouldn't want to do base jumping or eat live slugs, but I will happily watch others doing it.

Maybe we need a stint of Socialism, a winter of discontent. It will sort or weed out the complacent and the obese. That is getting out of control. The last thing I heard, in Venezuela, people were chasing cows around a field brandishing knives shouting they were hungry. Let's have McDonnell for Chancellor. (Only don't expect me to hang around.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5314717/Accountants-help-stop-tax-dodging-firms.html Tax loopholes nothing to do with the last Labour government who created them all eh? Firms are only abiding by the law.

Bring it on. They don't have a clue how to survive. When Mcdonalds closes they will starve to death

https://youtu.be/5eeEa5arSSw

Saturday Morning Cinema

The next "10" from the list count down of Top "Cult Classic" Films of all Time

"Heavy Metal"

https://youtu.be/B_MzWF8YLhY

"Equilibrium"

https://youtu.be/raleKODYeg0

"Primer"

https://youtu.be/-vD-yj9o664

"Used Cars"

https://youtu.be/_csw31W6wYs

"2010: The Year We make Contact"

https://youtu.be/8dQH_WNvL3Y

"Dune"

https://youtu.be/3eYHPquD-7A

"Blue Velvet"

https://youtu.be/k_BybDB_phY

"Serpent and The Rainbow"

https://youtu.be/ILaj_oSudhs

"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

https://youtu.be/8m662obIvhY

"The Wild One"

https://youtu.be/dlKWlx-Yxkg

I am not sure what you mean. It is well known for quite some time that a trend that is not just limited to America but in most Democracies across the globe have been electing sociopaths to public office. It is what you get when the general public has been in a TV self induced coma, and have become apathetic due to the overdose and the over indulgence in technological toys; that overall the public has lost interest in their fundamental right to properly vet the leaders that run for office.

I read the article in it's entirety and what I get is a partisan slant on anti Trump derange syndrome that hardly is being honest with the real issues of why democracy or democracies are slipping. Such as Corruption, Consumerism, and fundamental issues within the institutions that it claims Trump has attacked. It lost all credibility on making such scholarly arguments when it suggests that organizations such as the press, and the FBI, CIA, and others are not to be scrutinized and shown the light of day. To me, it is a piece that paints in very broad strokes and is another fluff piece in an attempt to re-legitimize the very same institutions that the public is currently come to distrust amid the scandalous corruption currently being exposed. What is funny as I ask myself while reading this faux piece, is why isolate Trump for having appointed individuals who have worked on Wall Street, when almost every elected president in history dating back to World II have done the same thing? It seems to me, if the author is trying to make such a case then shouldn't all the rest be fair game as well? This is where the article lost me!

And People wonder why society is falling apart? It is becoming devoid of values and common decency! This is what they are selling to our children!

Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga Targeted by L.A. Street Artist Ahead of Grammys

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/miley-cyrus-lady-gaga-targeted-by-la-street-artist-grammys-1079075

When I saw that piece, I thought of you. I thought you might respond.

It also states that America has been in decline for a while, long before Trump. Anyhow, you know that Trump is only a puppet on the scale of things and there are far greater powers in charge. I have no idea how the authors arrived at the findings but I don't disagree with their conclusions.

To me freedom means personal freedom. It is freedom to do whatever I want with my life without the worry of not being able to afford healthcare should I need it; being able to reach for my goals whatever my colour, creed or wealth. It means consumer protection laws. If I buy something defective, I can return it for a full refund, or even if I just change my mind, I can get my money back no questions asked. It means I can drink a glass of wine in the street if I want to and I can cross the road wherever I want to holding that glass of wine. It means if I get a bit mouthy when I get pulled over by the cops for speeding I won't get shot and my kids won't get shot in school. It means I won't be unwittingly fed dangerous substances in foods banned elsewhere in the world. It means if I fall on hard times, my kids and I won't be destitute. We would be looked after till I get us back up onto our feet again.

May has been told to set a date when she will go or it will be set for her. That must mean they have got to have the 48 letters to support a vote of no confidence! JRM is bookies' favourite to take over.

It also states that America has been in decline for a while, long before Trump. Anyhow, you know that Trump is only a puppet on the scale of things and there are far greater powers in charge. I have no idea how the authors arrived at the findings but I don't disagree with their conclusions.

Stating that the US has been in decline is relative to the economic policies that previous administrations have allowed or in more succinct terms sold out to; ie: "Globalism" a trend thanks in large part to the election of Trump that is being reversed. TPP, NAFTA, and WTO policies being redefined. On the latter, regardless of who Trump answers to is irrelevant to the larger point I was making in regards to the objectivity of the authors argument, and that is what I am calling out. It is hard to take it seriously when currently the biggest scandal in US history that involved the previous administration egregious violations of American's constitutional rights and who in large part contributed to the America's declining standards is not so much mentioned with a single acknowledgement. In all fairness though, much of America's decline is not partisan but about two political parties equally culpable in a span of 20+ years that done nothing for it's sovereignty because it's more profitable to be self serving. The article fails in trying to be objective and levying out equal blame with fair and honest articulation of cogent, concise contributing facts that makes it credible for the reader to surmise their own opinion on the subject matter.

To me freedom means personal freedom. It is freedom to do whatever I want with my life without the worry of not being able to afford healthcare should I need it; being able to reach for my goals whatever my colour, creed or wealth. It means consumer protection laws. If I buy something defective, I can return it for a full refund, or even if I just change my mind, I can get my money back no questions asked. It means I can drink a glass of wine in the street if I want to and I can cross the road wherever I want to holding that glass of wine. It means if I get a bit mouthy when I get pulled over by the cops for speeding I won't get shot and my kids won't get shot in school. It means I won't be unwittingly fed dangerous substances in foods banned elsewhere in the world. It means if I fall on hard times, my kids and I won't be destitute. We would be looked after till I get us back up onto our feet again

Freedom and the term itself is a fleeting concept. Only because the very definition of it takes on a different meaning to every individual walking the planet. Freedom in my eyes is not codependent on what the government can give me or what entitlement that I feel should be mine, but what I am able to define for myself by self determination and free will in a free market system as opposed to a socialistic one. Remember this, Government is a slow moving vulture, that more times than not creates problems for it's constituents than it does in solving them. In other words Government is really a master in robbing the commoner of their time and is intentionally not wanting to institute an efficient transparent solution by expedient means. Sometimes you truly get the government you deserve.

Back to Trade, and understanding the real issues that is purposely being omitted by the lap dog media paid to schill. Just look at these two videos and try reading between the lines to know what is really at stake. Trillions of dollars! Also notice how the interviewer tries to bait in terms of trying to rile the markets by hoping something is said to do just that. ( The third video featuring US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is a clear example)

https://youtu.be/Zy1CfHlPVm8

https://youtu.be/C-uyoDzNBns

https://youtu.be/dxX-396GLak

And you were THAT close to getting Hillary, so don't get too smug . Obama once wasn't enough, you went for seconds! Our tide is turning.

I believe a little bit of Socialism is good, meaning we look after our weak and needy. I don't see that as the government "robbing the commoner of their time." Only when it is grossly abused do I agree with that statement. Obviously you would view life quite differently to me. You are a single male with no dependents, you can always work and survive. I always have an innate fear of being destitute with 2 kids. It would be a lot harder for me. You have a continuous career record; mine is all over the place. That is why it means more to me to know there is a safety net in place should I ever need it and I certainly don't begrudge others in that position.

And you were THAT close to getting Hillary, so don't get too smug . Obama once wasn't enough, you went for seconds!

Uh no! I am not smug, I am grateful. Say what you will about Trump, you either love him or hate him, but the things that he is doing in relation to the economy is not short of remarkable, in fact it truly is amazing and very rarely gets covered by the Pravda Media lapdogs! No surprise there! But you are right, Obama being elected twice was not by accident I mind you, when you consider the 2012 election, and that Google was his biggest supporter, (and that was before the Cat was out of the bag on data collection, illegal spying on political opponents and Net neutrality was enacted), then there is reason to pause and question it's legitimacy. Anyway, it doesn't matter now, as more is to come in relation to exposing traitorous behaviors of him and everyone connected to him, and I am sure some will be going to jail. You can go to the bank with that!

I don't see that as the government "robbing the commoner of their time." Only when it is grossly abused do I agree with that statement.

I am more referring to other governments around the world that I had the experience of interacting with, and that is including my own. Government is very rarely efficient and works in the best interest of the commoner, it is only on the surface that they would appear to give the illusion you so glowingly speak of. The essence of time itself is humans most precious resource, and more times than not it is wasted by endless bureaucratic red tape that consumes much more than it needs to. I am merely speaking of Governments inefficiencies in how they deal with problems.


Obviously you would view life quite differently to me. You are a single male with no dependents, you can always work and survive. I always have an innate fear of being destitute with 2 kids. It would be a lot harder for me. You have a continuous career record; mine is all over the place. That is why it means more to me to know there is a safety net in place should I ever need it and I certainly don't begrudge others in that position.


Well, we are all the summation in the present moment of all the decisions we make in our lives from the past. I don't hold a ney vote against having a safety net, nor do I begrudge it and is part of the taxation process that we pay for. I just don't like the abuses that go along with it, and strict reform in regards to making it better, more efficient, and scrutinized and more transparent is what I am advocating for. Funny the term "Nanny State derived from your social system, is one concept I abhor as I saw from it's earliest implementations where it was going, and by today's standards only confirms my earlier suspicions. It's a matter of perception.

Excellent Points being made in regards to the current scandal embroiling Washington DC and why journalism is dead.


https://youtu.be/9che3hGM2Os

Even better stuff!


https://youtu.be/oEtZ6KiP8mg

What do I "so glowingly speak of" then? The UK system? I didn't mention the UK. We are not the only ones to have universal healthcare free at the point of service and an adequate welfare system which looks after the needy. Much of the developed world does. Whatever your criticisms of such a principle, it is better than nothing.

Just a thought; why do you have education free at the point of service? Why not privatise all that too, if governments are rarely efficient and work in the best interests of the commoner? Is education considered more important than health? If it is ok for people to go without healthcare in America, then why not education?

What do I "so glowingly speak of" then? The UK system? I didn't mention the UK.

That Government is efficient at solving problems and providing timely services. No? Then what other reference do you have to know how the other parts of the world operate to have adequate health care and welfare services?

We are not the only ones to have universal healthcare free at the point of service and an adequate welfare system which looks after the needy.

So? And your point is? Just because it is not perfect doesn't mean that it couldn't be better. Why are you contesting what I am saying and becoming defensive? I just have a different perspective in regards to Government's role in the lives of ordinary citizens and the services they provide. Not all of us who live in the civilized world share your enthusiasm nor agree with your opinion of how Government operates or what we should expect to get in return for the taxes we pay.

Why not privatise all that too, if governments are rarely efficient and work in the best interests of the commoner? Is education considered more important than health? If it is ok for people to go without healthcare in America, then why not education?

You are comparing apples and oranges here and playing devils advocate and ignoring the important points I am making! Education is free in America, that is what part of our taxes goes to pay for. College education is private in some respects, but there are state colleges that provide education for the less fortunate so not sure what you trying to argue. The point is every American citizen has the opportunity to pursue a college education if they choose to do so, with many resources to pay for it as well, the problem is, a lot don't bother to apply themselves to take advantage of that opportunity but instead choose to be the victim and blame others for their lack of trying.

Healthcare on the other hand is not something that is entitled to be free, at least that is my belief. How was it or who decided that health care was a human right? It isn't a human right so not sure why you are arguing that everyone should have health care. Every one should have access to adequate healthcare, and it should be affordable, that much I agree with but lets get real here, its a difference between the approaches methods in how Government implements their solutions, and my broader point is that Government is terrible at solving those problems something the private sector is better equip at doing. In a free market system people in America are never turned away from getting emergency care, and the government already has a system in place to care for the needy, and less fortunate, but the problem is that people like Obama come along and decided its a good talking point in order to convince ordinary Americans that the solution is to have what Europe has, which will never work. The rest of the clowns in Government who high jack addressing the real issues, such as costs, because the health care industry is Washington's biggest lobbyist monopolized the industry which in turn kept raising costs, is the real tragedy. The issue has never been about getting adequate care, but about costs. I have in previous posts articulated to great lengths about this issue, so I am not sure I am going to rehash this again. We just have a difference of opinion and will always be at an impasse on the merits of our current systems and the pros and cons of them. You are happy with yours, then that is fine, but please don't try to sell me on why becoming a nanny state is much more better than what we have in America which is what your country has become and is something I would never accept as being free as you so originally put it to make a case on countries being the most free. There is nothing free about Government probing into the personal lives of it's citizens. If that is how you define freedom so be it, I just don't agree with it.