That's the Way of the World

Okay, we gotten knee deep into music and planes. Now, let's start getting into some deep stuff. Recently, I was able to make a copy of a CD that has some of today's hot bounce songs on it. Being the fan that I am, I instantly had to have it. The first couple of songs, however, dealt with the recent natural disaster that hit New Orleans last year. First, there was a song talking about disgust over the situation. THEN, I was greeted with a song parody of sorts. You see, there is this song called "Laffy Taffy" that is lighting up the airwaves right now. Well, some of the rather urban stars of today's bounce scene parodied it to say "what's your FEMA number," as opposed to the song's original "shake that Laffy Taffy" tagline. In this cute little number, the artists praise receiving free money from the government due to their location. That is not the thing that grinds my gears. In this song, they openly admit to misappropriating the government funds on things like gold teeth, chrome rims on a car, and clothing. Not only that, they say that they want to go BACK to FEMA and ask for MORE money when they "go broke in 2 days." Here lies the gripe with me. The flood was devastating, please don't mistake that. However, what in the hell is going on in that head of yours? The government is trying to make amends for the tragedy that has befallen us, many losing priceless items, heirlooms, and even family members. They provide you with funds to stay afloat, and all you can think to do is put rims on a vehicle?! Moreover, they were talking about milking their FEMA housing vouchers. See, this is why it's a risky thing to associate the word FREE with high-ticket items like this. You try to help people out, and yet, greed STILL rears its ugly head. They gotta "get them," so they say. Yet, when things go bad for them, they're in someone else's face, wondering why people won't help them.

I title this "That's the Way of the World," because this is not the only time this happens. Every day, all over the world, there are people that want to do what they want to do, given the resources they have power to, without regard to the welfare of others, and when they see their squanderous, selfish expenditures running low, they beg for support to continue their treachery.

It just so happens that the president of our beloved country is treating the government like FEMA. Think about it. From the big business under-the-table payoffs (you KNOW he gets them) to the supply of troops to fight HIS own agenda, oops, I mean "war on terror" to his Saudi money connects, the guy is getting his bread and butter. Also, as long as he doesn't screw up bad enough to get put out of office, he's got a 4-year housing voucher with access to the safest housing, security detail, and transportation in the world. Then, when countless American lives are lost over a war he failed to achieve the M.O. for, he switches the plan, begging for American support to keep sending their sons and daughters to die in a war that HE started. Oh, the things people do when they believe they can get away with it.

Well, you greedy S-O-B, I am not a damn FEMA rep and neither are the free-thinkers of society! You were given one cousin to fight your war, and I was blessed to find him back home after his enlistment period was up. Now, you're probably going to get another. STOP THE societal FEMA abuse, GEORGE!!!

Well, this blog took one helluva tangent. Well, you get the idea, so I'm not going to jam it down your throat. People, let us see the blessing in FEMA and not squander its attempt to help us get back on our feet. The economy is collapsing and shit is about to hit the fan VERY soon. Let us remain level-headed. God bless America.

-B