Voice Potential – The Song Remains the Same
But the fact remains: Africa is a disaster and desparately needs our money. And we want to make sure that it goes to the right people. But does Africa want our money enough to do what it takes? Can they handle some conditions? Are they willing to let us occupy their country? Adopt our God? Are they willing to make some basic cultural changes that will stop the rampant spread of AIDS? Are they willing to fight with US soldiers against despotic rulers that have, for years, stolen their countries wealth? Are they willing to let us manage them and teach them to thrive and participate in a global market?
Keith Eubanks at http://www.voicepotential.org/ Voice Potential has some fun observations on “Live 8”. One thing notably missing from his post: any mention of the http://money.cnn.com/2005/07/04/news/newsmakers/live8_sales.reut/ huge gain in sales figures the artists saw following their little publicity stunt.
It all sounds good when the rhetoric is repeated mantra-like… “alms! alms for the poor!”, but reality stands in stark contrast. Money is not the solution to Africa’s problems. Getting out from under the foot of corrupt leaders and governments is the only way for these people to improve their lives.
That is a great point, and I hadn’t even thought of it. It really makes you question the idea of "donating" your time. After all, before performers started demanding top dollar for tickets, concerts were staged to promote album sales. Great site. I’m going to spend some time looking through it.
Alright, next group: sex criminals. Completely incurable, you got to lock them up. You could outlaw religion and in most cities sex crimes would disappear in a couple of generations. But we don’t have time for rational solutions! Much easier to fence off another rectangular state. Rectangular states are cheaper to fence, saves the taxpayers money, you know? This time Wyoming. But only for true sex offenders. We’re not going to bother consenting adults who like to dress up in leather boy scout uniforms and smash each other in the head with ball peen(?) hammers while they take turns blowing their cat. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that. It’s a victimless hobby. And think of how good the cat must feel! No, we’re only going to lock up rapists and molesters. Those hopless romantics. Who’re so full of love they can’t help getting a little of it on you. Usually on your leg. You take all of these heavy breathing fun seekers, and you stick them in Wyoming. And you let them suck, fuck, and fondle, you let them blow, chew, sniff lick whip gobble and cornhole each other, until their testicles are whistling ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’! And, and you turn on the cameras and you’ve got The Sperm Channel! And don’t forget our corporate sponsor, we’re going to let Budweiser put little logo patches on the rapist’s pant right here, ‘This Bud’s for you’!
Dude… less caffeine, and when the little timer goes off, TAKE YOUR MEDS.
Seriously, though; I wouldn’t waste the good state of Wyoming on sex offenders, it’s far easier (and cheaper) to spend a few bucks on the ammo or current to render them dead.