America the Desperate or America the Cautious ?
I've regained my spirit for writing. It left for awhile. There was no passion whatsoever. Now, I'm back to pushing the envelope. Robin and I have decided to date other people. Thus far, I went out with a drunk (literally) who was in a terrible car accident.
She had a free-spirited personality and was honest and upfront in our conversations. Recently, she lost her job. I sympathized with her plight. However, there were a few long-term concerns raised.
She slept over at a married man's house for two days, every time I called there were guys' voices in the background, and she initiated sex on the second date. As a guy, I wasn't going to turn it down. All these red flags along with those closest to me saying I should move on convinced me to end this relationship.
Another one I'm talking to off this free dating website recently lost her job. We cut the conversation short when she said she was about to eat dinner. This had me thinking what is really behind our recession. Is this high unemployment really about a tough economy or is there more to it? This is the next article I'd like to explore for a local publication.
Multiple sources show our unemployment is hovering around 10 percent. Bad. O.k. Are Americans really that desperate to be employed right now? It's even worse for those who are underemployed -- part-time work. This has the number jump even higher to approximately 17 percent unemployed or underemployed. I really think we've reached a monumental moment here. Will we continue to be at the mercy of these unscrupulous employers or will the lower and middle class stand up to greed and corruption?
Today, President Obama announced he's committed to returning all the TARP money back to the taxpayers. This is a good first step. What else? This continues to be the looming question. Companies continue to save by letting the baby boomers go before they can retire. The days of working for a company for 20+ years is now a rarity.
This is what I'm passionate about. Since the turn of the 20th century when coal miners stood up to President Theodore Roosevelt to Cesar Chavez, we need democratic rights in the workplaces. I've had some losses and victories where I'm at now. Health care reform, fighting terrorism, and diplomacy are all vital interests for us. Ultimately, I think it's imperative we reshape our attitudes. I look forward to shaking things up with employers, talking with employees, and those who continue struggling every day just surviving on little to nothing.
Today's Republicans continue advocating for individual freedoms and responsibilities. What good does that do when you strip away freedoms and don't hold yourselves accountable? The peddlers will continue distracting you with character assassinations on Democrats. That's all they've got. "Well, the God I believe in isn't short of cash, mister," Paul "Bono" Hewson, U2, "Bullet the Blue Sky," Rattle and Hum
P.J. Gaffney at Omaha, Nebraska's Mahoney State Park.
8 comments:
The drunk girl sounds a lot like somebody I know. You're doing the right thing by staying away, trust me.
As for the roots of unemployment, I applaud your concerns regarding this subject. I suspect that there are serious systemic issues at play here. I also question the wisdom of the path out leaders have chosen in supporting some industries while writing off others.
With any luck, the opportunity to meet and sex new women will be rewarding for you. What I wouldn't give to be in your shoes...
Whoa Thomas!!!!
Dam,
Yeah, I got this same advice from everyone. There wasn't one person who said I should stay with her. She had a great physique, but the sexy time was lousy.
I agree with your take on unemployment. This is the hard part. I don't think a mere article is suffice for this topic. It's too broad and so many angles one can take.
Ah, Thomas, stop channeling your inner Bruno/Borat. It seems you got a keeper there. Chris Rock did have an interesting point though during one of his stand ups -- Married and bored or single and lonely.
Dam & PJ, I was exaggerating a bit, but talked to my beloved tonight about the sameness and boredom and we were able to come up with some ways to keep things fresh. I believe that I have seen the Chris Rock special you mentioned.
And obviously, I was joking a bit as well. Hell, I'm quoting a comedian. Relationships really shouldn't be complicated. I believe it's 50/50. Compromise.
Of course, compatibility is huge. Common interests goes a long way. I look at my parents who apply this same approach -- keep things fresh. And every now and then, give each other space. The old saying, Absence makes the heart grow fonder, is true.
don't blame the victim pj......don't judge her cuz she drinks or slept with a married guy plz. ask her to stay away from the married man, once a cheat always a cheat, he cheated on his wench, he'll cheat on her too! it's a pathological behaviour. who knows maybe the married guy lied to her just to get into her pants?!?......a married guy would do anything, say anything to have some fun on the side, i love you, you're sexy, wont leave you ever! even make up stories, his wife is a wench, duzn't understand him, hits him, spits on him, hates her own kids.....and so on.....and then when he's satisfied, he will simply dump the girl!
trust me pj, speaking from the experience....:(
Narkissos,
This is true. She kept defending herself by saying she just slept on his couch, adding if she had a couch someone could sleep on, she would invite people over to her apartment. This had more to do with personality differences.
I liked her open-mindedness. This was what attracted me to her. I should've called her at least during the holidays. This was a big no-no on my end. However, I still think I made the right decision. I have no regrets and only can move forward here.
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