WTF Is Wrong With People?

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500, New York State's largest grocery workers Union, has called for an immediate investigation by Federal, State and Local authorities into the "avoidable" death of a Wal-mart worker at the Valley Stream, Long Island Wal-mart.

Specifically, the Union has called on the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the New York State Department of Labor and the Nassau County Prosecutor to investigate Wal-mart's failure to provide a safe workplace.

"This incident was avoidable," said Bruce Both, President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500. "Where were the safety barriers? Where was security? How did store management not see dangerous numbers of customers barreling down on the store in such an unsafe manner?" asked President Both. "This is not just tragic; it rises to a level of blatant irresponsibility by Wal-mart.

The real tragedy is not only the blatant irresponsibility of the Wal-marts of the world. I blame people and what we have become as a society.

Have we become so materialistic that we salivate like Pavlov's dog everytime a retailer teases us with their low price bells? Have we become this savage and uncaring as a nation?

No wonder the world hates us.

No wonder they say that 9/11 was retribution.

Gettin' Green With LED

The LED light provides more light and less energy use! LED stands for "Light generic Prozac Diode", or in many cases, "Low Energy Demand". While this form of lighting has been around for over forty years, it is just now gaining in popularity.

With the nation's economy at an all time low, and fuel prices escalating and raising the overall costs of utility bills, it is important that we each take the steps necessary to cut back on our expenses, reduce the amount of oil that we consume through our utility usage, and make a positive contribution to the environment as a whole. You can do this with LED lighting! Remember, LED light - more light and less energy use!

Let's come to terms with what is happening in our economy right now. Things are not good financially for the United States, and things are really looking down when it comes to other countries in the world. Sure, we could blame George W. Bush and every other political figure that represents "the people" - but, honestly, would it do any good?

Sure, some of the decisions that these leaders have made have been made in error, but we all must consider the fact that these choices were made in the best interest of "the people". Instead of sitting around complaining and blaming, why don't you try to chip in and help the problem? One of the ways that you can do that is to implement the use of the LED light.

The stock market is at an all time low, the real estate market is suffering tremendously, many cities have gas stations where the pumps have no supplies, truckers are unable to deliver goods to stores, and you are struggling to make ends meet - this is especially true when you see that your electric bill is up to 17% higher than it was last month! Millions of people around the nation cannot even afford to pay their electric bill and they are now sitting in the dark, reading by candle or flashlight.

Do you want to do the same? If not, consider implementing the use of the LED light in all the sockets in your home. Not only will you save money on your utility Missouri Lemon Laws but you can be one of the ones that contribute to prices for fuel and other natural resources used to provide electrical services to regulate again. Remember, LED light - more light and less energy use!

Tomorrow

I know, I know.

As a once again proud American citizen, I have to remain vigilant. I have to continue to be alert and never, EVER, allow the events of the last eight years to happen in my country again, to continue to fight for truth, justice and the American way.

But give me just one moment to catch my breath. To breathe in the sweet smell of victory, democracy, opportunity and the feeling that all is right and we, as a country, will heal. After all, American’s are resilient. We can take a licking and keep on ticking.

And we have shown the world that we, as a country will right the wrongs of the last eight years under republican rule.

But when the euphoric smoke clears and I have to embrace the reality of damage done to our country as the 21st century was born, there are things that I must do, as a patriot, to do MY part in restoring America to it former greatness.

Starting tomorrow, I have to speak up for what is right, unwavering in my demands, but today I need just one moment to be soft and quiet, to find forgiveness in places I didn’t see before, to recognize harmony that might exist behind the waning anger of other Fed Up Americans.

Starting tomorrow, I must continue to be strong and unyielding in my sense of purpose, but today I need to surrender to the tears, to be unashamed by my temporary weakness by events both past and present giving me hope, once again, for our future.

Starting tomorrow, I will be a realist, recognizing the battle won does not mean that the war is over. We must all, as a nation, persevere. But today, I will be a dreamer. Having a vision of prosperity in the land of opportunity. Allowing myself the luxury of rest. To dream again for the first time in years.

Starting tomorrow, I will climb the highest peak and shout my indignation towards injustice, doing everything that I can to make my voice heard. But today, I need just one moment to be willfully and happily silent, as I join my fellow men not in the battle cries of the past, but in hope for a future of understanding and peace.

Starting tomorrow, I will recognize the dangers of becoming complacent again. Asleep at the wheel. Being caught completely unaware. But today, I will be blissfully ignorant to the ways of the past and live my day with the happiness of the moment at hand.

Starting tomorrow, I will be grounded and awake enough to see the world as it is and be prepared to do my best to do something about it. But today I will continue to allow myself to dream of a better world, a dream that will never end.

Yes, today I am STILL on a high. The last couple of days have been an emotional write off for me, and I’m sure, many other Fed Up Americans. It’s difficult to think about what’s wrong when so much now seems to be so right.

So I wish you all well my fellow dreamers. Even though I will face what tomorrow will inevitably bring, I will not forget the magic of today.

Starting tomorrow, we will once again be in our battle stations, with our take no prisoners, show no mercy, stop at nothing patriotism.

But today, I will sleep – perchance to dream.