Monday, February 21, 2005
Where We Are Economically
To begin this challenging, exciting, daunting and possibly humbling journey, we will need to know where we are and where we want to be one day economically. I think at this point it is a no brainer as to where we want to be and of course we all know where we are economy wise. We are at the bottom of the food chain, so to speak. We need to kick butt and rise up to the top of the food chain. We are simply tired of being poor and it is high time we start living that kind of life that we all deserve! We have been humbled long enough. We have been fooled long enough. We have been patient long enough. We now have to stand up and regain our dignity. Everytime someone takes away your tax money and takes it as his own, he is stepping upon your dignity!!!
No more!!! When you lose your dignity, you have got nothing left to lose! It is high time you and I rise up and RETAKE that dignity! We will do this inch by inch. One step at a time. Through many blood, sweat and tears. Through sheer persistence. You and I are sick and tired. Sick and tired of corruption. Sick and tired of mismanagement. Sick and tired of inept and irresponsible leadership. Sick and tired of staying poor while the dishonest few get richer.
Disclaimer: Allow me to state at this point that I am NOT a degreed economist. I carry no credentials as an economist. What I do have is a BIG heart, a big drive, a lot of big dreams, a big APPETITE to try to turn that island upside down and transform it from the loser that it is to one that is a true economic winner. You and I will work hard, will work smart. We will work towards getting our 'MBA's'. Not a master's degree in anything. As one wise guy said, ' let us all work together towards getting or 'growing' an MBA, a Major Bank Account!' And I mean, the honest and right way.
Having a Major Bank Account means the end of hunger. It means having money to buy food anytime of the day, anywhere. It means having money to buy clothes. It means having money to buy the nicer things in life. It means having money to buy medicine. It means having money to pay for tuition. It means having money so you and I can live a dignified life. Each and every citizen of this world deserves to have this kind of life!!
So this is where we are , poor. Some are undernourished, a lot can't afford medical services, can't afford decent clothes, can't afford decent food. It is sickening, it is degrading , it is terrible. It needs to change!
Where we need to go: Up there somewhere . A few notches at first. A few notches but better than where we are now. It is a goal that we need to tackle now. It is a goal that we can no longer postpone. We need to get moving... upwards, forward. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, for starters let us shoot for a slightly raised quality of life. I mean , it is not a daunting challenge to try to raise our economy a 'notch' and start building on that MBA.
So , talk to me. Mine is not the greatest idea. Two or more heads are better than one.
No more!!! When you lose your dignity, you have got nothing left to lose! It is high time you and I rise up and RETAKE that dignity! We will do this inch by inch. One step at a time. Through many blood, sweat and tears. Through sheer persistence. You and I are sick and tired. Sick and tired of corruption. Sick and tired of mismanagement. Sick and tired of inept and irresponsible leadership. Sick and tired of staying poor while the dishonest few get richer.
Disclaimer: Allow me to state at this point that I am NOT a degreed economist. I carry no credentials as an economist. What I do have is a BIG heart, a big drive, a lot of big dreams, a big APPETITE to try to turn that island upside down and transform it from the loser that it is to one that is a true economic winner. You and I will work hard, will work smart. We will work towards getting our 'MBA's'. Not a master's degree in anything. As one wise guy said, ' let us all work together towards getting or 'growing' an MBA, a Major Bank Account!' And I mean, the honest and right way.
Having a Major Bank Account means the end of hunger. It means having money to buy food anytime of the day, anywhere. It means having money to buy clothes. It means having money to buy the nicer things in life. It means having money to buy medicine. It means having money to pay for tuition. It means having money so you and I can live a dignified life. Each and every citizen of this world deserves to have this kind of life!!
So this is where we are , poor. Some are undernourished, a lot can't afford medical services, can't afford decent clothes, can't afford decent food. It is sickening, it is degrading , it is terrible. It needs to change!
Where we need to go: Up there somewhere . A few notches at first. A few notches but better than where we are now. It is a goal that we need to tackle now. It is a goal that we can no longer postpone. We need to get moving... upwards, forward. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, for starters let us shoot for a slightly raised quality of life. I mean , it is not a daunting challenge to try to raise our economy a 'notch' and start building on that MBA.
So , talk to me. Mine is not the greatest idea. Two or more heads are better than one.
