The United States of Money, uh, America

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not money, I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not money, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not money, it profiteth me nothing. Money suffereth long, and is kind; money envieth not; money vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. . . . And now abideth faith, hope, money, these three; but the greatest of these is money. 

I Corinthians xiii (adapted) ” 

― George Orwell, Keep the Aspidistra Flying

Randy Newman - It's Money That Matters (1988) from MTVClassic1 on Vimeo.

Quote of the day

A sad state of affairs, I think.

What have we become?

Let's change it.

For the better.

Starting today.

Quote of the day

“The rich man is always sold to the institution which makes him rich. Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue.”
--Henry David Thoreau, American Essayist, Poet and Philosopher, 1817-1862

It's money that matters

Randy Newman - It's Money That Matters (1988) from Dale Buckley on Vimeo.

Both a statement, here, and an appreciation of his message and the video itself. Enjoy your weekend, y'all. C'est la vie.

It's money that matters (in the USA)

Randy Newman - It's Money That Matters (1988) from Dale Buckley on Vimeo.

Randy Newman. So simple. So true. So poignant and fun but tragic for the US. After all "It's money that matters...In the USA..."

"It's money that matters, in the USA"

Yes, as the now-old song from Randy Newman says, "It's money that matters in the USA," as we know and keep getting reminded. Rich? Wealthy? Fatcat? Sure, here's more money and tax breaks for you? Poor? Down on your luck? Unemployed? You get bupkus, munchkin. And now, yet more proof positive, right from our own representatives in Jefferson City, thanks to the Republican Party, without doubt: Missouri lawmakers seek to end tax break for poor JEFFERSON CITY | A Missouri tax break benefiting poor disabled and elderly people who live in rental housing could be on the chopping block when lawmakers convene Tuesday in a special session. The elimination of the tax break for renters is projected to save the state $855 million over the next 15 years. Some lawmakers hope to redirect that money for new tax breaks intended to lure Chinese cargo planes to the St. Louis airport and more businesses to Missouri. Advocates for senior citizens and the disabled vow to fight the repeal. But they may face a tough battle. The tax break repeal is the single largest budgetary savings being proposed to offset the new business incentives. It's as Ray Charles said, "Them that has, gets." Try to enjoy your Sunday, y'all. Link to original post: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/04/3120618/missouri-lawmakers-seek-to-end.html

Randy Newman was--heck, is--so right

Dedicated to our government, in general, this weekend and maybe especially for President George W. Bush and his entire family.

Love ya, George.

Have a great weekend, folks!