Every morning I read the newspapers, watch the news
and start my day frustrated, upset and angry
at the injustice done in the world.

I watch with growing disbelief, the ignorance of certain people, the greed and hunger for more power,
more money, more of everything.

If only I could write lyrics to express my feelings
about all this, but I don't.
Hence my venting corner on here.

Here are my thoughts in a "nut"shell:

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On spin and lying :

I don't know about you, but I am sick and tired
of the constant lying in this world.
Politicians lie and twist their explanations
without ever taken responsibility for their actions.

A lot of people around us do exactly the same,
big shot managers, greedy money grabbers,
corporate companies...
all lie to keep their shareholders happy.

AND THAT IS WHAT IS WRONG IN THIS WORLD!

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On democracy :

I do believe in TRUE democracy but I really need to see
the first country where you can find it.
If you live there let me know.

I don't believe in preaching freedom for people when
you lack every respect for their native culture.

I do believe in peaceful communications
and understanding reasons for miscontent.

I don't believe in violence to settle a disagreement.

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I do believe in creative minds and free spirits.
Far too many people lose their spirit when society
forces them into the sheep stream, the rat race,
the socially acceptable box..

I admire all of you who do not want to be part of a community who blindly follows the leader.

I admire all of you who strive for a goal the hard way, sticking to convictions, struggling uphill but
keeping true to yourselves.

I do believe that rich people help rich people and mostly themselves to get richer.

And therefore I would like to start a new movement where non-money-having people help one another to make a living, without having to sell their souls and free spirit.

It's called TRUE democracy!

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On organised religion:

I believe that most of the wars in history
have been caused by religion.

As a result I do not believe in
organised religion.

But I do respect the people who do.

I do strongly believe in moral values
such as respect,
loyalty and above all honesty.

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On "corporate" religion:

The current corporate crap is slowly killing us all
in one way or another. There is no need for statistics
to proove that most people are stressed out, unhappy
and unhealthy as a result of it.
The cause : globalisation, the hunt for ever expanding businesses and profits demanded by shareholders.

24/7, bottom line, at the end of the day...
there is the night and we should all be able
to put down our heads and sleep.

Businesses will not cease to exist when they are not open around the clock. Customers will still be there...

To counter all this, try the following :

1. Do NOT support Tony and George and their crazy ways.
2. Be nice to a perfect stranger, just a smile will do.
3. Bring some warmth back into this cold greedy world.

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I DO CARE FOR OUR MOTHER EARTH.

I am against the corporate world who does everything
to gain more profit regardless of the consequenses
for nature or humanity.

I sincerely believe that our energy problem can be reduced
if people can open their minds to energy efficient alternatives to build houses/cars/buses and trains rather then using energy greedy materials and having to look for more energy producing resources.

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On laughter:

Hey, and yes I do believe humour belongs in music,
in politics, in love, in every aspect of life.
Don't take yourself too serious, there is no time for that!

Have fun, have a laugh, enjoy life!
Remember, there is always someone worse off than yourself.

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There... that's off my chest !

And you know what... you are absolutely free
to like or dislike it.

Drop me a line if you want to share your thoughts
on the above.

Meanwhile, have a happy,
free 2008 !