I hate living here. And if I was able to choose I wouldn't have chosen to live here and that's honestly how I think about it. America lays down a guilt trip on many of it's citizens that disagrees with it's economic status (which has mostly to do with the politicians we choose and blissful ignorance) that we should be glad to live in AMERICA because in no other place would we have as many RIGHTS as people do in other places and that AMERICA is like the person everybody wants to be. Screw that. The dollar is dying, taxes are raising, and it takes more money to make things that are worth the same or less. So if I didn't know any better I'd say we suck. Everyday the corporate bullies are constantly screwing us over, by creating situations in which we have no choice but to agree to things that we know are unjust because we have to get the things we need. Like in the case of Walmart. I am just going to put it out there, informally speaking, Walmart is a Pimp; they use people to make their money, harassing them all the way, making them compromise themselves, while they only give them stupid Christmas gifts. I know this might shoot my credibility in writing this, but I shop at walmart, there's no point in denying it. It's not because I support them, because if I could I wouldn't shop there. "But you don't have to shop there" you say? It's not as easy as that. There are not many places that you can get quality goods on the cheap. And if you can, you can't get them in large quantities. In big cities there are many alternatives to shopping at corporate business. But in Mississippi the options are limited, and with stores moving out of areas seeking more revenue, Big Corporations are taking over because they know the statistics and they know how to use them to their advantages. So if it was convenient for me to shop at other stores I would, but it's not. You can get quality goods on the cheap. And if you can, you can't get them in large quantities. In big cities there are many alternatives to shopping at corporate business. But in Mississippi the options are limited, and with stores moving out of areas seeking more revenue, Big Corporations are taking over because they know the statistics and they know how to use them to their advantages. So if it was convenient for me to shop at other stores I would, but it's not. You can't hold it against me it's the truth. But still, whenever I hear of Walmart or any corporation for that matter taking advantage of people, I am deeply sadden. For instance I was watching a vlog and this guy was talking about how a woman, Debbie Shank, who was an employee of walmart had gotten into a horrific car wreck became mentally incompetent. On top of that she had to sue people in order to get money that should have been given to her, and after she won 1 million dollars, she had to pay the lawyers which should have taken the case pro bono. So now she's left with under half a million to last her the rest of her life (which is not enough in my opinion) And now WALMART, our lord and Saviour, decides to sue her for the 450, 000 that she owes from her use of their insurance. And that's not all. Walmart made over 9 billion last quarter. Do you think they need the money? Yeah I agree. When confronted about it Walmart said and I quote,
"Wal-Mart's plan is bound by very specific rules. ... We wish it could be more flexible in Mrs. Shank's case since her circumstances are clearly extraordinary, but this is done out of fairness to all associates who contribute to, and benefit from, the plan."
Rules my ass Walmart, you just like the color green. I think that is bullshit in it's finest form. Because of this her husband had to divorce her so Medicaid could pay her more money to help her insurance costs. He has to work two jobs to support her and his young son. And to but the cherry on top the Shanks's son was killed in IRAQ. (do I have to go into that?) And at his funeral she isn't able to grasp the concept of his death, and constantly asks how he is only to be told that he is dead. I'm angry. Can you tell? I can't believe how fucked up people's priorities are. At what point do we sell our hearts to the money devil from which all things flow? You thought Eve taking a bite of that apple was a sin, What's This?
And her husband, who is probably run ragged says, "Luckily, she's oblivious to everything,"We don't tell her what's going on because it will just upset her."
I just can't believe that in AMERICA the almighty land of the free that such injustices can happen.
Here is the link to the article:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/25/walmart.insurance.battle/index.htmlEducate yourself.
And also I had to read over sample of state test essays.Here's a quote from one of them:
"My father, he alway, he was there, but I give him my love, but getting to the good part ,the time I have left over is to go to my cousin "Dolanie". That her name, it kind of funny the way you say it.
(I put commas in there that weren't to increase comprehension)
The disparates in education are saddening. It's obvious this no child left behind thing isn't working as great as good ole George W said it would. I feel lied to. And I don't like it.
(Spelling and Grammar errors by Hope)
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