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Tax Man Poster

February 12, 2012 | No comments

So after doing my taxes, I made this poster. Here’s the lyrics… the short of it is that we pay way too many taxes.

Writer: HARRISON, GEORGE

Let me tell you how it will be
There’s one for you, nineteen for me
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman

Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don’t take it all
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman

If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet.

Don’t ask me what I want it for
If you don’t want to pay some more
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman

Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman
And you’re working for no one but me.

SuckerPunch Poster: All the Weapons You Need

February 12, 2012 | No comments

SuckerPunch five 5 items, map, fire zippo lighter, knife, key

For those of you that don’t get the reference, SuckerPunch is about a group of girls in a mental institution who need to collect 4-5 items to escape. Its kind of an “inception” thing where you’re not sure what’s real and there’s delusions within delusions. A main theme in this movie is the empowerment of the individual in the midst of daunting threats and opposition. This is visually a great movie, the plot kinda falls apart (or isn’t there much to start with?) but the writing in this one is basically an excuse to move from one crazy visual scene to another. The colors that they tint the scenes with are really cool. it gives the film a very illustrated look. I’d watch it again, my wife hated it.

What is debt?

September 17, 2011 | No comments

An interview with David Graeber, an economic anthropologist about the roots of debt in human history.
The interesting thing is that historically debt is inversely related to freedom and spirituality.

“The Aramaic word hoba is used regularly for both debt and sin, and that’s the origin of the usage in the Lord’s Prayer”

“In fact, the first recorded word for ‘freedom’ in any human language is the Sumerian amargi, a word for debt-freedom, and by extension freedom more generally”

But, he goes on to say that debt isn’t always evil, “…in many communities it’s considered only right that everyone should owe everybody else at least a little, because that’s the essence of sociability…”

I’m very outspoken against personal financial debt. I think it should be avoided in almost every situation. On the other hand, social debt or the trading of obligations, is the basis of a good friendship. You invite someone over for dinner, then they invite you and so on.

In any case, it’s an interesting read.

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2011/08/what-is-debt-–-an-interview-with-economic-anthropologist-david-graeber.html

The Coward’s Blame Game

September 7, 2011 | Permalink

The only things in this life that you can control are your thoughts and your actions. Blaming others is a powerless move. When we choose to blame others for our problems, we have decided that the solution is outside of our control and we can’t do anything about it. This is a place of no action and a place of no power. It doesn’t matter that you can convince others of your opinion or that you feel justified because those around you agree that you’ve been wronged. The blame game makes you a victim. You’ll see the world as a victim and try to get others to sympathize with your victimization. You have become a victim.
What does this have to do with work or creativity? Well, for one, no one wants to work with a victim who constantly complains. People want to work with those that are confident and inspire others. Also, if you’re telling stories of clients, employers and coworkers offending you, you are talking to potential clients, employers and coworkers. People don’t like walking in eggshells. Presenting yourself as fragile bad for business.