ramblings
On unions, Hoffa and the President
Sep 8th
Wow… Things are getting bad in the US and its not even election year yet. Less than 3 years after being sworn in, Obama and his cronies are starting to talk about war and “taking the SOB’s out” when referring to the grass roots movement known as the Tea Party.
Time NZ followed Wisconsin, Ohio and New Jersey’s lead
Aug 10th
Looks like the backlash against unions is spreading. Unions take your money and use it against you unless you give them more of your money. People are sick of being told what to do and how to do it.
Freedom of Speech vs Freedom of Expression
Oct 25th
A discussion on the difference between Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression that leads in to a full on rambling about the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act vs what most people think are their rights based on American TV shows. A first in a building series about certain NZ legalities.
Job Value vs Wages vs Stimulus
Sep 13th
I got into a bit of a heated discussion with Scott last week regarding the value of jobs verse how much someone is getting paid for that job. Part of this was discussed regarding the amount of money the first mayor of the Supercity will earn, which lead to the amount top CEOs of companies…
An example of how NCEA is failing our children
Jun 19th
I give a real example of a 19 year old that has come through the NCEA school system and has now entered the real world without any ability to solve even the most basic of maths problems. Yet even with children failing to learn, Teachers still rail against implementing Standards in schools.
Losing it, lost it, going, going, gone.
Feb 8th
Update: Since this post was written, I have 2 solid offers for significant roles, and another in the pipeline that I’m hoping to get. February sucked, but March has been significantly better. Becoming completely disheartened at the moment. I can’t even get an interview for a job, let alone a job. Its really starting to…
you better runaway, you better run and hide, you better make your escape
Feb 2nd
Quitting smoking sucks. But not as much as smoking
I never thought you were a fool, but darling look at you. You gotta stand up straight, carry your own weight. These tears are going nowhere baby
Feb 1st
I’m sorry folks, but I’m just frustrated. I’m at the point where I really simply don’t want to care any more.
Of course I’m not happy! Look at me, I’m a big fat slob. I’ve got bigger titties than you do. I’ve got more chins than a Chinese phonebook. I’ve not seen my willie in two years, which is long enough to declare it legally dead.
Jan 24th
I’m losing a lot of weight without actually trying. Since November, over 20kg in fact. So now its time to start making an effort. Exercise, diet and a heap of other things are about to change in my life.
Paranoia, Paranoia, everybody’s coming to get me. Just say you never met me
Jan 14th
Paranoia, paranoia
Everybody’s comin’ to get me
Just say you never met me
I’m runnin’ underground with the moles
Diggin’ holes
Hear the voices in my head
I swear to God it sounds like they’re snoring
But if you’re bored then you’re boring
The agony and the irony, they’re killing me, whoa!