Rage against the machine

I have to admit, I am in the "I don't know shit" about the political situation back in the Democratic People's Constitutional Monarchy of Canada, but I do know when something is fucked. And it's fucked.

I know some people who are very highly educated, intelligent, well-spoken and can think for themselves. Yet, none of them appear to be able to crack the "Red Ceiling", and get themselves into a more comfortable lifestyle. A lot of people my age, are working hand-to-mouth at shit jobs, getting fucked by banks, by the government, just about by anything but hot chicks. Jesus tap dancing Christ, we are in our 30s and we are living like we did when we were first year Uni students! And we still cling to the belief that the Leafs will win the Cup. (They wont unless they sign this guy)

Only a generation ago, people could get a half decent job, a house and a car. With our level of education, we wouldn't be flipping burgers or teaching unteachables English. Them was some good times. What the fuck happened? Now, the questions are "What about gay marriages?" "Is Canada a second-rate socialist country?". This is the question us educated down-in-outs should ask ourselves.

I dont pay tax, because I don't live there anymore. Going back is like being Daddy Warbucks. I am the only one who has any money to spend. The last time I was in Toronto, I did two of my favourite things; I watched the Leafs clobber Les Habs and smoked up everyday. The guys I was staying with have lived in the same apartment for almost 10 years. Why? Because they cant afford to move out. Let alone, a new set of dishes, an iron, furniture, et cetra.

Okay, I'm going to extrapolate. An average $24,000/year job. (that's $12/hour)
Income tax at 30%, EI premiums at 10%, Bills (including rent, Hydro, insurance premiums,etc) $600/month, or 10% (I'm being very conservative with that figure). Now we are at $6/hour, or $12,000. Aren't you hungry? That's another $2400/year easy. Now you have $9600 in you pocket, don't ya? Wrong answer, shit head. If you spent all of it, you have to pay another 15% of it. Leaving you with a whopping $8160 of spending power. Mind you, don't forget to pay your student loan, for this wonderful education that has gotten you so far, to the government. If you don't, or you are late, they will make sure your credit history is totally fucked. Remember, we care.

It saddens me to think that my friends are in this situation and there is nothing you can do except cheer them on from the sidelines. I clued in when I was 23. I had a BA and the best job I could land was $8/hour working with guys who just got out of jail. I worked hard, saved my pennies (literally), paid off my bills, got a oneway ticket to the other side of the globe, and never looked back. Sure, I miss my buds and family, but that's the way it is.

They used to say "America; Love it, or leave it." I changed the pro noun and took option two.

I might be poor, but at least its fucking interesting and you can pull hot chicks. I'll tell ya more when we're in hell.