Now where did time fly... the last I was on here was during Mother`s Day and I certain did make a call to my mother the foundation of families as I see it are mothers. So that is that and I am not sure about you but the weather has been slowly getting milder - yet it`s certainly taking it`s time. So here it`s one day leading into another. Seems it was just yesterday that we were posting some of the things that we posted a years ago yet in a way it`s changed.
I am certainly not up on all the news however that all comes with good time. Then there is the worlds economy as we are coming to be more entwined and when one country sneezes seemingly everyone is catching a cold. The North American stock markets took a gut wrenching nosedive recently jittery traders dumping commodity related shares in a hurry as wild fears shot through the investing community that European debt problems could derail the global recovery”. Great. I watch the international news and see Greeks rioting in the streets protesting their government’s austerity measures intended to get the country back on track. We’re told that 80% of Greek citizens refuse to pay taxes which, along with generous vacation and early retirement benefits one could only dream about, is partly what got that country into the mess it’s in today. I don’t get it.
One can only imagine what would happen to any countries finances if only 20% got around to paying our taxes while everyone else thumbed their noses at the government. And then, as I indicated, Greece’s self inflicted problems can possibly drag us down too. Something is inherently wrong here. But seemingly there is always a trick down effect as well as a tickle up effect when it comes to economics. I have nothing against Greece but as mention it`s something.
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/05/10/f-rfa-macdonald.html
It appears to be an instant gratification thing ... have it all now and let tomorrow take care of itself ... except you have to pay the piper at some point or you end up with catastrophic consequences as we're only too aware of now ...
ReplyDeleteIts the conflict of - Do we live in the NOW or do we Envision a better tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThe weather is getting better, at least I can walk around without needing to carry a jacket all the time.
i think amigo it is not so much about the "trickle" either up or down but more about "simplify"-------if persons could simplify their life and appreciate the fact that they even have a life---you have traveled amigo---you know that in the most impoverished places there is music---and street dancing and poets and most of all there is community-----simple --si? but there is life........................so many of us have had the opportunity of travel and education----we have been "on top" and we have seen the "bottom"-----it is what we take away from both the top and the bottom that shapes our character and prepares us for whatever or where ever we go next-------
ReplyDeleteI can't understand why many doesn't want to pay their taxes. It is only a matter of conditioning ourselves that we have to payback our government in return by way of taxes, be it in goods or whatever trades we are into. These taxes inturn will finance infrastrature projects which are very important for faving the way to allow those goods coming from far away places to be transported to their destinations, and , of course, to create jobs that will generate economics prosperity ...
ReplyDeleteI recommend honesty, fairness.
ReplyDeleteFrost here this morning.
Oh I came here with luggage that I was not prepared for this, very cool this morning here as well as early to bed and early to rise....
ReplyDeleteWe live within the now and make the best of what is I believe Rashmi....over here on the east it`s been cold, a damp on but. Perhaps with we live with NOW the future unfolds it`s self....
ReplyDeleteIt is more than likely.
ReplyDeleteI don`t focus on it I get up early in the morning to just plan my own day and fit in a post. As I have yet to have my own computer sent to me here from back out in western Canada. I dont get the same emails or bookmarks. Sometimes not knowing it probably better yet...not really. 4:30am here thought I would awaken with a coffee. This all comes from what is going on with Greece within our global economy and then some. Never predict the weather, nor many other things right now....seemingly we are within a shift now and then. Yet they can`t take my first morning coffee away from me...
ReplyDeleteperhaps its another economic adaptation...
ReplyDeleteWeather here has been cold, windy, and raining since the weekend! Went to Pa. this weekend, and was very disappointed with the weather. Oh well, had a great time, despite the weather, and that's all that matters!
ReplyDeleteI've heard about the rioting in the streets in Greece. I also heard that our government is getting ready to bail them out. In my opinion, Greece needs to enforce paying taxes, and perhaps then they wouldn't need a bail-out. But, what do I know. I'm just an American citizen paying taxes, and proud to do so.
I could not agree more...we all pay taxes and I have never seen one that does otherwise....mind you the Saudis have it great :).
ReplyDeleteA great Thursday morning to you Maryanne.
I have bothing against taxation just not double and tripple taxation and I thik that is where a lot of people start to fudge
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