“Home Goods”
Call it “capitalism”, “entrepreneurial spirit”, whatever… It made our country great LONG before “entitlements” and “bailouts”. In its "small business" form, it’s manifested at a stand on St. Lucia island. Payment is on the “honor system”, which once 'worked' in the U.S.A. as well.
PROPS 1 & 2- John Rich, “Shutting Detroit Down”. FULL SCREEN video: Link in my "Profile". America is sinking FAST, my friends!
“My daddy taught me that in this country everyone’s the same
You work hard for your dollar and you never pass the blame…
"...in the real world they're shutting Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus pay and jets out of town
And DC’s bailing out the bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah while they’re living it up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world there shuttin’ Detroit down...
“Well that old man’s been workin’ in that plant most all of his life
Now his pension plan’s been cut in half and he can’t afford to die…
LET ME TELL YOU, FRIEND, IT GETS ME FIGHTIN’ MAD!”
32 responses
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Rob Roy added a link (4 May 2009):
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Rob Roy added a link (4 May 2009):
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Rob Roy added a link (4 May 2009):
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Regenia Brabham gave props (4 May 2009):
It is all about greed and selfishness Rob! Very few people give a damn about their neighbors much less anyone else. Great song!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (4 May 2009):
Great image!
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Martin E. Morris added a link (4 May 2009):
For anyone outside of the US of A you can here this song here. (www.youtube.com)
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Donald Garrett gave props (4 May 2009):
Wonderful image and good eye-popping color!
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Martin E. Morris added a link (4 May 2009):
Here's another good song that sums up the current crisis. (www.youtube.com)
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Martin E. Morris gave props (4 May 2009):
Excellent and topical image.Great colour and sharpness!!!
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Rob Roy said (4 May 2009):
Thank you, Martin! Appreciate your contributions. I know you can relate!! The America I grew up in is disappearing... FAST!!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (4 May 2009):
The America I knew is gone; I don't recognize this one. I was raised to believe that you put in a good day's work and received a day's pay for it. Not any more.....now its all about lying, cheating and greed. Good morning, America!
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Michael Ball gave props (4 May 2009):
You couldn't have put it any better Rob!! Excellent links, song and photo!!
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Rob Roy said (4 May 2009):
Susan, We voted for it. It has a name-- "Change"!
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (4 May 2009):
I am with you all the way on this, Rob! They should tar & feather those corporate bastards! OOPS, now I am all fired up!!!!! Do you think if about 5 Million boomers marched on Washington, that we would get their attention?
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Rob Roy said (4 May 2009):
Warren, if they'd just let capitalism work-- and GM, etc. go bankrupt-- the NutBalls could have picked up a car mfg. and re-worked thinking: standard equipt. on all models-- backup camera, low lux camera in bumper for night driving, pocket-sized emergency 10MP camera in First Aid kit, camera built into front side of rear-view mirrors shoots stills/videos of passing landscapes, camera battery charger built into dash, 8" screen in NAV doubles with card slot for preview of pics just shot, etc.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (4 May 2009):
Beautiful colorful image and no matter how the country turns out we can still appreciate the beauty left on this earth and that can't be taken away...
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Jüri Vissak gave props (4 May 2009):
Nice colours and clarity!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (4 May 2009):
The cheerful colors in this dominate the shot. They mimic the gorgeous tropical blossoms that grow on the islands. This is beautifully captured, well composed, and a real mood enhancer.
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (4 May 2009):
What a fantastically colourful, clear and awesome capture Rob!
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Benny R@mirez gave props (4 May 2009):
nice colors!
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John Linton gave props (4 May 2009):
Rock on Rob.
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Lanis Rossi gave props (4 May 2009):
Vibrant capture Rob
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JOE FAILK gave props (4 May 2009):
Great story and photo!
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Maurie A gave props (4 May 2009):
So sad but SO true..... I love this image.... the colors are amazing!!
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Deborah Downes gave props (5 May 2009):
For me this kind of colorful shot symbolizes the love, hope, faith and creativity that still exists in our country, as well as the rest of the world.
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eithne mythen gave props (5 May 2009):
Like your outlook on life Deborah, lovely colourful shot..
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elfriede fulda gave props (5 May 2009):
Ha...love those colors,,,such a great shot..Rob
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Joy B gave props (5 May 2009):
Love the color!
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david ong gave props (8 May 2009):
what wonderful image! well done!
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Sherry Davis Johnson gave props (19 May 2009):
Cheery! This should be in the Photo Challenge: Market
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Rob Roy added a link (19 May 2009):
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Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (19 May 2009):
Wonderful! Fantastic! Marvelous!!!!!
