A Strawberry Delight and Hypocrisy
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Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Class is in session this morning so let's prepare a quick and delicious breakfast to take along. Today we will be learning about hypocrisy.
To prepare your breakfast you will need a handful of strawberries, a cup of milk, 1 banana, 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1 scoop of strawberry ice cream and a blender. Place all ingredients in the blender, turn it on, and when your ingredients are blended, place the smoothie in the refrigerator for a bit so that it can thicken. Put on your school clothes, grab a notebook and your breakfast and I'll meet you in school.
Good morning class. Our topic today is current and interesting. Just this morning to no one's surprise, it was revealed that the AFL-CIO has been pouring money into the Occupy Wall Street protests to keep them alive and well. This, in and of itself, is amusing because if not for the unrelenting greed of the unions many of our states would be solvent and our federal government would be in better shape. Let me illustrate what I mean by hypocrisy using labor leaders in Illinois as an example.
It has been revealed that at least eight labor leaders in Chicago were eligible to receive enormously inflated city pensions on top of union pensions for the same exact period of employment. It is no small wonder that Chicago and Illinois are facing financial trouble.
One union official was expected to receive about $9 million over a lifetime in pension benefits derived from a city laborers fund, a union district council fund and a national union fund for the same exact job. Loose interpretation of the law has allowed for this windfall.
I heard one of the protesters being interviewed yesterday while I was driving home. I had to fight real hard to keep control of my car. This young woman was of the belief that no one needed to earn more than $200,000 a year. Anything more than that was obscene and should be shared. Another genius was disgusted by the size of Steve Job's estate. He believed that it should be taxed heavily. When he was informed that there was an inheritance tax, his answer was angry and spontaneous. The tax wasn't high enough. So while these people demand "everything for nothing" they cheerfully accept union donations and don't seem at all concerned by the behavior of union leaders and the unreasonable demands imposed by the unions upon the states. Then again perhaps they are two of a kind, all wanting the same thing. The protesters carry on about Wall Street greed but overlook the greed of the unions and their leaders. They accuse people like Steve Jobs of having accumulated too much money by working his way to the top but are more than willing to relieve his estate of its money so they can have it for doing nothing and contributing nothing to this world. They are the ultimate hypocrites. It's not that they don't "want" things, it's just that they don't want to work for them.
I want to believe that these people are an anomaly. I want to believe that these people are fringe lunatics who "can't see the forest for the trees". I want to believe that there aren't that many of them among us. I want to believe that they will go quietly away into the night.
If, for one moment, I believed that "they are our future", I would cry myself to sleep and fear for the lives of my children and grandchildren. It's time to get them off the streets. It's time for the citizens of New York to demand that they clean up the city and go home to mommy and daddy. It's time for them to grow up and get a life. I feel the same way about the unions and this administration. I am sick of the protests, the president, the unions, the media and above all the hypocrisy.. Class dismissed...POP...
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Good morning maven,
Wow, you are up early. It's wonderful to share the breakfast table with you. Honestly, I think I am losing my mind. I sit down in front of the keyboard and although my intent is to write about something else, out"pops" some more about this insanity on Wall street. I simply can't calm down. I may leave for the Inn in a few minutes. I'll save you a seat.
Hello Teacher/Pop! Great class today. You said a mouthful. Leaving my apple on your desk as I head to the Inn!
Great hub. Let us stop worrying about Wall Street and what people "should" make. Furthermore, people should stop whining- if you want to earn more, WORK SMART AND STRATEGIZE. I am with you breakfastpop 100%. Amen. Oh yes, after I finish this comment, I shall rest for awhile and then wake up and order some uni sushi with salad! Have a great day!
Good morning Dex,
It is always a pleasure seeing you in "class". I'll meet you at the Inn and thanks so much for the apple.
Good morning gmwilliams,
Trust me I want to forget about these protests, but as soon as I think I am calm, I hear something that sets me off again. See you at the Inn!
These demonstrators are nothing more than wannabee marxists sho do not want to contribute anything to society. They are just takers. That is why they take from the unions. They do not have to work for it, they just take. To me, the joke is on the union members. These are the people who go to work to earn a wage. Their unions are giving away their workers money to the lazy and filthy. If I was a union member I would be outraged and would tell my union rep to stop giving away my money. But alas, there are more stupid people in the world than we thought. zThe u nions are supposed to represent their workers, but they represent themselves and the union leaders. Union members, you are getting duped by your union leaders. hope you are enjoying it! And the dupe you without vaseline!!! To the bar!BARTENDER..........
Pop, figures howd Herman fare in the bitch switch yesterday? This article/lesson shows there's anomalies all over the radar I just hope there are people paying attention and turning away from obama, It's too early for the Inn so I'll just sit here and drink 50
Good morning crazy typo Larry,
I can always tell how excited you are by the number of typos. I love the passion! As for these protesters, I really need them to go away. I may need therapy! See you at the Inn.
Dear 50,
It is never too early for the Inn. Come around noon and I'll buy you lunch. As for Cain, I hope he hangs in there. Romney has a ton of cash and sadly that's what you need to get the nomination.
Pop a shame you have to buy the presidency. "yes little Johnny you can grow up to be president, but start cutting throats now to be used to the game, and get paid upfront"
Lunch it is, 50
Pop,
The sense of entitlement of these folks is discouraging and alarmimg.
Good morning teacher. Great lesson today after we all recited the pledge of allegiance and prayed our morning prayer--not! It is appalling and even in the city of Asheville and now in our fair mountain town of Hendersonville, we have groups setting up camp or better said have set up camps complete with tents to protest. They don't even have a clue as to what they are protesting. the media interviews them and they are full of rhetoric and complaints which have no real meat. Reminds me so much of the 1960's anti-establishment movements. The sad fact is the taxpayers are bearing the burden for these tent cities of a group who seem to be happy sitting on their duff and enjoying a moment in the spotlight at our expense. If arrested and put in jail they would be happy and feel they have accomplished an important goal. Free room and board and 3 square meals each day along with heat or air conditioning and cable television to watch their counterparts in NY and other parts of the country. Baby bottles and pablum and a swift kick in the butt is what they all need. Just saying.
You want too much Poppy! LOL! In too many cases, this is the product of our higher education system where so many of the socialist and commies of the 60's like Bill Ayers are hiding out posing as intellectuals and professors more than willing to shape these young minds. These are young people who have borrowed six figure loans just to attend college and come away with a degree in Literature of the Dark Ages. They are actually surprised when they find there are no job opportunites in that arena when they enter the world of the working stiff. Now, they don't want to repay the loans. The intelligence demonstrated here is dismal and quite disconcerting to say the least. People who receive an education are suppose to be smarted at the end not dumber. Just get in the back of the bus and watch this group drive America right off the cliff. WB
POP: Unfortunately these Wall Street protestors do not understand the link between them the Unions who are funding them. The only way to make it in this country is hard work. I did it. Am I uber-rich? No. Am I comfortable? Yes. Am I jealous of others who have more? No. These protestors are not organized, nor do they know what they are protesting. I wonder if Cuba is allowing anyone to immigrate to their country? If so, we should cut our losses and send these protestors by planesful to see what it is like to live as they are demanding. Sorry for the strange rant; my mind sometimes sees things strangely. Great class; now I'm off to the bar. Everyone bring a $50.00 bill and we'll practice equality - NOT! Someone, please save me a seat... I'll buy today.....
POP - I've pretty much stopped watching the news since it just gives the clowns encouragement. Much prefer to spend my time at the Inn see you and 50 for lunch I heard they have a great Ruben Sandwich, it would go good with a beer. Hoooah!
Dear Tom,
And never ending! See you at the Inn.
Dear 50,
It's a huge shame. Just imagine the quality of candidate we could get if they didn't have to pander for funds. Lunch is on!
Good morning Cousin Fudd,
You read my mind. I was thinking that prison was the perfect solution for these people. They can get three meals a day, exercise and probably go to college for free. Who could ask for anything more?
Dear Wayne,
I hope we can keep them off the bus, because I have no intention of going over a cliff because of their stupidity. This movement is so outrageous that I am starting to wonder if maybe it is all a diversion to keep us away from really horrible things that are going on. It's all so unreal. See you at the Inn. I'll be there lunchtime and so will 50.
Dear Pino,
I don't think you are ranting nor do I think your idea is strange. These people might be happier in Cuba where they can live their dream. See you at the Inn, Pino. I will save you a seat.
Dear Hmr,
You are a very wise man. I think I will try and follow in your very capable footsteps. See you at the Inn. Believe it or not, I have never tasted a Reuben.
POP - In that case I'm treating! The combination of corned beef, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese on a good hard crusted rye is truly an ambrosia given by the gods to us mere mortals as a small hint of what awaits in the afterlife, C Ya Soon!
Hey Pop, why wouldn’t the AFL-CIO pour money into the Occupy Wall Street protests to keep them alive and well they epitomize what the AFL-CIO is all about; SOMETHING FOR NOTHING. For years they have been terrorizing American Industry backing them into a corner until finally most Industries that could fled overseas to escape their tactics. I’ve said this forever and believe it more today than ever before; good honest people don’t need a Union- Unions protect the sorriest amongst us; the deadbeats that are looking for something for nothing!
Pop double dipping by Unions and their cronies is Business as Usual the Chicago way. After all they are nothing more than a Money Laundering machine for the Democratic Party; Extort Dues from their membership; give the money 100% to Democratic Candidates then get favorable laws passed such as Card Check in order to pay the Union Bosses back for their loyalty then the Bosses skim their share off the top. And the scheme just keeps on going and going and going like the Energizer Bunny!
Of course that Idiot Protester thinks no one needed to earn more than $200,000 a year and anything more than that was obscene and should be shared; spoken like a true Marxist. The leader of this Marxist Regime told Joe the Plummer as much while he was visiting those 57 states while on the campaign trail! And as for them carrying on about Wall Street greed but overlooking the greed of the unions and their leaders; they are so blinded by their Anti-Capitalist Ideology they can’t see the greed of the unions because after all in their world Unions are a Good Thing and can thus do no wrong! Remember the first great Socialist Revolution led by Lenin and Trotsky was galvanized around the workers!
These people unfortunately are not an anomaly; they are your modern day Democratic Party. The 2012 choice has come down to this; 4 more years of Socialism or begin rebuilding what we once were and can be again if Capitalism triumphs!
It is disheartening to see this crowd and hear them speak. I also hope this is just a fringe far left group. I heard a girl speak that had her masters from Columbia but lived off two inheritances, one from her grandfather and one from her father! She should donate her income to the government according to her beliefs! The class today is excellent as was our breakfast.
See you at the inn.
This whole "wall street" protest is absurd. Look at the demise of the USSR, look at the U.K. they have been fighting amongst each other for decades. I totally agree with Pino. If they want commie/socialism go to Cuba where it is at it's finest. A tent will be a luxury there, as will be the food and toiletries that have been donated to them for their "cause".
Did you hear the story how one of the NYC Protestors had his $5,500 "Mac" stolen and others complained about having other items and Money taken...Hey isn't this what the protest is also all about...sharing the WEALTH...EVERYONES...Mmm.
Dear Hmr,
I can't wait!
Dear Patriot,
I don't remember a more critical time in our history. So many different forces are colliding. If "we" don't win "we" have lost everything. If this nation has to endure another 4 years of this garbage I don't see how we can survive. See you at the Inn,Patriot. Hmr is buying me a Reuben sandwich and I am hoping it will cheer me up.
Dear Pamela,
Talk about hypocrisy! See you at the Inn. I think I really want to barricade the door.
Two great lessons. One on breakfast and one on a subject I fear our country is all too familiar with. Enjoyed them both! Looking forward to our next breakfast together. :)
Good afternoon Tammy,
The whole fiasco is maddening. I think Cuba would be a fine choice. As I write this I am watching these fools jumping up and down and acting like buffoons. The president is giving them a pat on the back at this very moment. I can't stand it. See you at the Inn.
Good afternoon. b.Malin,
Talk about hypocrisy. They hate the greedy corporations but they can't live without their products! See you at the Inn.
Good afternoon Lillie,
I 'm delighted that you came to the breakfast table. I am enjoying the recipes way more than the protests. See you at the Inn ( the virtual Inn, that is)
As usual you're right on target. Many of those protesting as part of the occupy Wall Street thingy are suffering from 'entitlement syndrome'. And right again that unions have been BIG promoters of this syndrome.
Some protesters are genuine, though I think they're wasting their time-entirely. Corporate greed is rampant, just like union greed. Human greed is rampant-and that's where the protesters may want to focus. Sure, point out the obvious regards corporate greed, but the fact is corporate greed wouldn't exist if it's root, human greed, was eliminated.
That's where there's hypocrisy: failure to see their own greed while protesting against the greed of others.
Sad to say that these people aren't aberations. The same type of greed exists in ALL of America's treasured institutions. I'll add that most of our churches suffer under the thumb of leaders who are using the flock for their own gain, for their own appetites.
We're looking at greed run amuck.
Great hub! How about the kid on his knees in front of Chase bank crying that his parents' home is being foreclosed on and then, when the truth came out, he is some rich kid whose family is doing quite well, no foreclosure, just the kid, another lying moron stinking up the streets of New York. This isn't just ignorance. It is vicious and stupid and our gov't is happily behind it. Fools. Scummy little freaks! There, I feel better.
Dear Hxprof,
The one thing I am certain of is that given the chance some of these protesters would jump at a chance to work for these "greedy" corporations. Others simply don't want to work. Others are using the others and on and on it goes. It is time for them to pack it in and go home before this turns ugly and violent. There are some people there who are looking forward to the outcome I just described. See you at the Inn. We need to catch up.
Today, based on 80,000 a day it's only cost NYC $2,800,000.00 plus damages, It's good the unions are footing the bill for an obama presidential campaign extension that can't be declared as illegal funds.......
Dear pcoah,
It's great to see you at the breakfast table. It's also great to "hear" you tell it like it is. See you at the Inn. I'm buying and I'll save you a seat.
Dear 50,
Talk about wasting money and greed. These fools have a lock on it. See you later 50. Hmr is buying me a Reuben sandwich. I'll share it with you if you like.
I saw a video clip of Obummy saying: ..."the protesters are frustrated ..." Newsflash to B.O. So are the rest of us!
Dear drbj,
Correction" The protesters are infantile and the rest of us are frustrated with them and you, Mr. President!
I'd like to believe each of us still has the freedom to make our own future.
POP - I feel your anger - I truly feel your anger and grief. And these Wall Street Occupiers are causing damage where ever they go, at a cost to taxpayers of course. I think they all should be arrested and thrown in jail. Horrible and they are the HEIGHT of hypocrisy -- you are absolutely right -- POP!!!
Good morning FitnezzJim,
I'd like to believe that too, but this administration is chipping away at our freedoms by fiat.
Dear cjv,
When you think about i, jail would be the fulfillment of all the protesters' dreams. Three free meals a day, exercise, maybe a college education, and health care!
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maven101 Level 5 Commenter 7 months ago
Morning POP...I'm with you on the disgust, disappointment, and anger that our nation has to suffer these fools...Damn the MSM for not doing their job as protected by the Constitution...Damn the educational system that produces these useful idiots...and damn the unions that promote this class warfare and support the insanity called Occupy Wall Street...
I'm heading for the tavern early, Pop...That cool oasis away from the madding crowd...Larry