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Anyone confused yet?
THE PUB 
A Tale of Two Cities.
Once upon a time , there was a large city in a large country. This city was populated by two groups of people, each group thought the city was functioning to their perceived operating procedures..ie; they though they knew and controlled the outcomes of their living standards and careers…hence the title ; “ A Tale of Two Cities”..where, in fact, there was only ONE city with two delusions.
The first delusion, was that the affluent middle-class , with the help of a colluding media, had created a fantasy world of how all thing ought to be bright and beautiful, if only those peons who work for a wage or make things ,would see the light and allow the affluent middle-class to regulate and control and distribute to a perceived fair and measured amount, their wages, services, health system, education system, defence structures, all national economic interests and communications and energy networks…if these small things were left in the hands of that managerial class, that is best educated and skilled to manage these things to best account, then the City , indeed , the world would be a better place for all…and especially the affluent middle-class!
This class of people had been taught by tutors that had learned from other teachers how systems operated..they knew that if you pulled this string, or turned this knob something happened that would light up a board, register some numbers and those in charge of statistics could calculate for the next pulling of the string or the turning of the knob!..BUT!..but they didn’t really know HOW these systems worked..not the nuts and bolts of the structure of the system..but that didn’t matter to the affluent middle-class..for what they didn’t know, they had plenty of people on their staff who did!..or at least, told them they knew.
You see, there was the delusion.; “Give us control and we will deliver the goods”..how they were going to do that was of no real concern to the deluded media, it was enough to just say it! So they took the tiara, placed it on their heads and called themselves : “Princess”.
Now..that other deluded section of the city; the workers, believed THEY had control of the production and the maintenance of the city…sure, their free time was taken up with all sorts of distracting pleasures..; sport, reality tv, The Block, music festivals and weekends off at the beach . They did give, it must be admitted, out of laziness, administrative control to that other class of citizen, as they believed from what was taught them from birth that the highly educated and better-born were the best to manage the economy and government. THAT was their delusion..that any form of governance MUST be that which is imposed by those trained by others who were trained to know how best to govern !…of course, it was a quiet joke by the affluent middle-class on those more gullible.
So between these two deluded strata of dickheads, society disintegrated into a farce. Manufacturing; the backbone of the working class, was thrown out as too expensive when cheap labour from another country could be exploited to do the same job..but that was ok, because the workers could all get jobs in the mines for fat wages…but only for as long as the affluent middle-class could manipulate the markets..then it was on the dole queue…again!…but that was ok. Because they could trust the affluent middle-class to look after them, because they could be trusted because they were the best to manage the economy…they had told them so. And there was a safety net there for those who needed it.
BUT..there was a catch…: Catch 22. ..: If you were in such a state that you needed or asked for social security, it was there for you..However, if you needed it, it showed that you were not competent to manage your own affairs..you were a loser!..and therefore didn’t deserve it, and perchance wouldn’t get it…it was some catch, that Catch 22!
But that was ok..after all, hadn’t we always been told that the affluent middle-class were in the position they were because of their supreme intelligence and capability to manage and control social structure?…
It would appear we have been told all sorts of bullshit…let us lap it up!
Joe6pack,
Would a really hot shower, followed by a massage from the wonderful Mrs Joe6pack, help ease the anguish of tomorrow?
On the way back from visiting Eli & his mum & dad late last year, I dropped in to visit a cousin that I hadn’t seen since he was about 10 years old. Approximately 40 odd years ago. Of course he couldn’t remember me from that long ago, but the family resemblance soon made up for that.
Anyway, his mum & dad had already had 5 daughters and this was intended as their last chance to procreate a son. I’m not quite sure what plan “B” was if another daughter turned up.
For what it’s worth, all five daughters followed their mother and became nurses while the last born boy did a tertiary course in Agriculture & is a TAFE Lecturer.
My four all have Tertiary qualifications of one sort or another as do their other cousins with some of them with multiple degrees.
Most of my family are quite prolific breeders, but by the same token, their offspring tend to provide our society with scientists, engineers, surgeons, nurses and much needed professionals and are far from being Tony Abbott’s “Leaners”! 😉
Most on my side of the family come from a long line of Catholics but did know when to call it quits as far as the propagation bit goes!
i have also heard jet pilots and elite athletes also sire more daughters than sons. I have never checked it out though,
CTar1
Dad was strictly tails ON for moo cows ,he thought it cruel they could not swipe the flies . Non “lady” calves on the other hand got “the ring”.
Kaffeeklatscher,
Your dad was humane, and obviously conveyed his principles to you.
kk
gigi’s video of sheep brings to mind how much my Father cared for his sheep.
Up at daylight every day to check them out and back in time to cook breakfast.
jaycee423,
But you gotta admit, it does tend to leave a bad taste in your mouth! 😉
This afternoon’s entertainment was Opera Australia’s completely and utterly brilliant production of Verdi’s Don Carlos.
This is an opera which has some, but not a lot, basis in history – Phillip II of Spain, for example, and the Inquisition.
It’s close to being the grandest of Grand Opera, and this particular scene with the king of Spain and the GI is one of its more powerful moments. The “Grand Inquisitor” theme (aka leitmotiv) is chilling.
When I woke this morning I really didn’t want to go anywhere, but I’m glad we did.
So, here’s that King of Spain and Grand Inquisitor scene – the one we saw today was at least as good:
The other things I really like about Don Carlos are:
(1) it’s not a showpiece for one or two stars. It’s very much an ensemble work – the six main characters have almost equal weight, and
(2) it is so clear about the malignancy of institutional religion.
Fiona
He said being as nice to them as possible was the only way to go if only because it made things so much easier for yourself. Anything that could cause cattle to fear humans was out. Even a farm dog that was a bit “snappy” at calves or cows was shipped out. Result ? Super placid cattle that you could do anything with.
Kaffeeklatscher,
Your father was a very wise man. He passed on his wisdom to you, as is patently evident.
I wish that everyone who works with animals would emulate your dad.
I also wish everyone would emulate him when dealing with other humans.
kk
Dogs that bite the fetlocks of sheep are a particular discard.
CTar1
Particularly remember when we got an “Australian Cattle Dog” as a possible successor to the aging No.1 Border Collie ‘Mac’ . They were the latest bees knees at the time. Couldn’t be shipped out fast enough , Nipped the heels of everything.
CTar & Kaffeeklatscher,
As I understand it, cattle and sheep dogs are entirely different animiles in their behaviour.
kk
We had one that had a bit of Sark in him. Show him the open gates and go home for a cuppa.
Sheep rounded up was a job done.
Kelpies not so useful.
mobile phone reception in my mum’s house is so dodgy
Puffy,
Don’t worry – another evening! Not to mention the Secret Cellar.
Besides, I need to basket very soon.
Border Collies.
Such beautiful animals.
My parents’ next-door neighbours for approx twenty years owned (I use the word advisedly) for about 15 years a truly beautiful Border Collie named Bingo.
In my opinion, my parents’ next-door neighbours should never have been allowed to own an animal.
Bingo was a general favourite in the street: he was affectionate, he appreciated the odd scrap of food, he absolutely loved pats, cuddles, etc.
He also liked being groomed.
My mother noticed that he wasn’t being groomed, so she found an old brush and comb and every day would deal with various bits of Bingo’s anatomy until he was free of most of the tangles in his fur.
My parents would also take him for walks, along the low track around Red Hill. When I was up there for holidays, I would join them, and participate in a few tricks – like having my mother fall behind, but still have two adults walking behind Bingo. Sometimes it took him as much as 10 minutes to work out that I wasn’t me mum, and to go and find her (voice wise, even our husbands would sometimes be confused).
He was such a nice animal.
He did not deserve the humans who owned him.
The Catholic Church is wearing one of those tight little rings
Ducky,
I hope it is total – and I mean total – emasculation – testes and penis – for all of the Irish clergy from those who deliberately sheltered paedophiles to those who turned a blind eye.
The same goes for all clerics of whatever “faith” and wherever.
They are less than worthless.
Ron gets it
In tomorrow’s Canberra Times
For some strange reason, I think
Nope A Dope
will be trending soon, if not already.
If this is any indication …
TLBD
Re the Obama-Osama cartoon. A related article.
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/may/21/us–government-osama-bin-laden-book
‘making sure that “the public ought not to know” where the fools at the helm are leading us.’
Absolutely.
http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-labor-failing-to-gain-popularity-off-the-back-of-annastacia-palaszczuks-positive-start-as-premier/story-fnii5v6w-1227366699318
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn27546-homebrew-heroin-soon-anyone-will-be-able-to-make-illegal-drugs.html?full=true
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/labor-lifts-controversial-gag-clause-and-lets-health-and-welfare-groups-speak-out-20150523-gh7pqx
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/crackdown-on-migrant-workers-on-australian-farms-continues/6491474
Thanks to everyone at The Pub last night I went to bed with a bit of a giggle with all the talk of the ‘snip’ and the ‘ring’.
My Mum died yesterday morning, just as she wished, without being forced to stay alive. We have the family get together this morning to sort out the details, well actually only the date of the funeral because she was thoughtful enough to have made all the arrangements she could quite a few years ago.
Mum spent most of the last two and bit weeks sleeping. She was never a very good sleeper so I’ve come to the conclusion that she was making up for all the sleep she’d lost over her lifetime.
Now, she is resting in peace.
gravel
Gravel
Condolences to you – it sounds like you have lots of good memories to sustain you and the relief that your dear Mum was not forced to hang on for no good reason. Thoughts are with you for the coming days.
Good morning Dawn Patrollers.
Charles Waterstreet examines Abbott’s avoidance of the refugees issue. It’s quite a spit.
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/we-cant-avoid-worlds-disasters-by-averting-eyes-and-withdrawing-our-open-hands-20150523-gh7zgy
Daniel Flitton says our foreign policy is compromised by our asylum seeker solution.
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/foreign-policy-compromised-by-asylum-seeker-solution-20150523-gh785s
This Victorian parliamentary inquiry gives a ray of hope into the provision of end-of-life choices. It’s time to lift the lid.
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/victorian-parliamentary-inquiry-into-endoflife-choices-a-sign-of-progress-20150523-gh7flg
From tomorrow the first two weeks of the Lindt siege inquiry will be live streamed.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydney-siege-inquest-opening-to-be-livestreamed-20150523-gh6l95
This doesn’t make it easy for the cops.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/are-encrypted-phones-allowing-criminals-to-get-away-with-murder-20150523-gh82gv.html
There has been a resounding win for same sex marriage in Ireland. Does send an even bigger message?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/23/gay-marriage-ireland-yes-vote
Ireland is facing its sectarian past – now it’s England’s turn.
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/may/22/ireland-sectarian-referendum-england-move-on
The perfect storm consuming PM Abbott.
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/the-perfect-storm-consuming-tony-abbott,7747
An excellent example of wrongly addressing a system problem as a special cause. Simply pathetic! Management 1.01.
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/public-service/fiveminute-calls-to-centrelink-come-with-a-catch-20150523-gh7bj4
It’s going to be a big week at the Royal Commission this week.
http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/may/23/paedophile-priest-gerald-ridsdale-faces-two-day-grilling-at-royal-comission
Section 2 . . .
I’ve had more than enough of Leyonhjelm. And Bob Day too.
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/senator-david-leyonhjelm-wants-government-to-monitor-wind-turbine-noise-20150523-gh812j.html
Annabel Crabbe comes up with a double dipping opportunity the new PPL proposal could deliver.
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-opinion/annabel-crabb-budgets-paid-parental-leave-changes-may-help-men-return-home-20150523-gh7edv
Why do Nationals hate Sydneysiders?
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/hey-duncan-gay-national-ministers-need-to-govern-for-latte-sippers-too-20150523-gh7quf
What in the hell is going on here?
http://www.theage.com.au/national/coles-workers-worse-off-under-deal-with-shoppies-union-20150523-gh7tqy
Peter FitzSimons – Get back her right now George Pell!
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/are-encrypted-phones-allowing-criminals-to-get-away-with-murder-20150523-gh82gv.html
Living the high life. For a while anyway.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/courting-warnie-and-liz-clyde-campbells-bigspending-celeb-fest-20150523-gh84th.html
What a classic from Alan Moir!
Ron Tandberg says it all.
John Shakespeare on CentreLink’s IT and call centre troubles.
A brilliant effort from Pat Campbell as he take Australia to the Eurovision Song Contest.
And some perspective from Mark Knight.
2gravel
Commiserations.
Canberra – Actual Temp -ve5.5C, apparent temp -ve9C
Condolences gravel
Condolences to you and yours, Gravel. Hugs.
Condolences, gravel.
60,000 people traveled back to Ireland to vote in the referendum (you can’t vote from O/S).
The Fishguard to Rosslare ferry must have been packed out.
A tweet from Bill Shorten this morning.
“Time for Australia and our Parliament to embrace marriage equality. Congratulations Ireland”