Free Music Download…
In the last few months I’ve been working on a new album, and since all the demos sound pretty good I decided to let people listen and download (for free).
So, here you go: http://www.antitrust.renderedred.net/antitrust_bipolar_demos/
Enjoy!
So,
what do I usually rant about? Politics, Israeli politics. Out of a million things that do piss me off, this is mostly the one I am willing to sit down, basically waste my time, and write about it.
Whatever…
So, what’s new?
Plenty.
1. Now I understand Lieberman’s role in the new government.
At first I was appalled, as everybody was, by the decision to appoint Mr. Lieberman as Foreign Minister. I mean, he’s the one that appointed Netaniyahu as Prime Minister, so why not return a favor. Not only that, but now I am beginning to understand Mr. Netaniyahu better. Every “good cop” needs a “bad cop” for the routine to work. And who’s up for “bad cop” role if not the “Bad Lieutenant” himself – Mr. Lieberman.
As far as real and stable peace agreements go, here in Israel, usually they were made and upheld by the Right (yes you are reading this correctly) rather then the Left. However, there’s no more Left in Israeli politics (thanks to Mr. Barack), so I am sort of all for this “good-bad cop” thing. It may bring something else to the table.
Moreover, as far as the Arab side goes, it is most likely that they will find a way to talk to Lieberman, because it is as simple as their usual approach. They do not respect whom they don’t fear. At least a little. So, as hard as this may be for me to admit, yes, Lieberman is the right choice. I just hope Netaniyahu doesn’t fuck up the “good cop” side of it.
2. I also understand Netaniyahu’s economic policy better now.
Lies and deceit. Simple. Effective. Plus stupidity on top.
So what is Netaniyahu trying to achieve? Same thing as President Obama or any other leader in the capitalist world. They want the “middle class” spending money. Simple. This whole huge machinery called economics or the banking system (capitalism in general) is nothing more than an enormous pyramid scheme waiting to collapse. So whenever it sort of shows that side, all capitalist governments jump up and down in an attempt to convince (or confuse) us into thinking that everything will be OK. With the help of media of course.
Because, what is capitalism all about? The rich getting richer on the account of the poor. Simple and effective. So, all in all, as soon as the “middle class” starts spending money, the machine moves on, and on, and on…
The thing is Mr. Netaniyahu is smart. Before the elections he commits to lowering taxes. That’s a great move. Nobody else does a crazy thing like this in the midst of an economic crisis. Right? By doing so, he wins the elections. Then, after the elections he increases taxes on cigarettes, alcohol and gas (which is OK) and adds VAT on fruit and vegetables. Now, that’s the real catch 22. Everybody needs to eat. EVERYBODY buys food and vegetables. Right!
Bottom line, in a true hardcore capitalist move Mr. Netaniyahu ensures popularity plus spending and even more money for the government. Cheers! That was a great move. Lowering the taxes for the higher classes (about 14%) and adding 17% VAT on an everyday commodity (basic food). You do the math, it’s simple. THEY WIN!
On the other side, to be honest, Mr. Netaniyahu never said or committed to assisting the lower classes. I guess, it’s only fair, as long as we understand that, but most of us don’t.
And, finally, the touch of stupidity on top. I heard this a few weeks ago, but now it is public. The Treasury Ministry was toying around with the idea of collecting taxes on people’s e-mails, about 3 cents per mail plus 2 cents per attachment. I mean, although the Treasury has denied it officially, how stupid can you get? Tax me for something I don’t event pay for to begin with? Talk to Google, not me.
In conclusion, it ain’t all that bad as it looks. It is actually going to be very bad, seriously…
Thank you for listening,
CAPUT58
Updated:
my saga with Bezeq International and Hot over my Internet connection that has a mind of its own. Or not!
New Demos!
My band antitrust has released two new demos from our upcoming record “bipolar”.
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/antitrustjerusalem and listen…
Thanks,
CAPUT58
If You’re Into,
mindless video fun with new and old music, animation, film clips and all in all interesting videos, come take a look @ http://www.renderedred.net/tv/ – this is where I have all the YouTube stuff I like (and will add more, I promise) in a nice full screen setting. Sit back and enjoy.
Good morning, Neualtland!
If we, Jews, learned from our own mistakes, many disasters could have been avoided. I will not get into each and every mistake and each and every possible solution we’ve missed. I’ll concentrate on the latest one:
“Good morning to you Mr. Netaniyahu! How’s your first day at the job? Having fun?”
Yesterday was fun. We had our new government swearing in and what a swearing that was. Even I got offended and I really don’t care about politics.
30 ministers. A quarter of our national assembly are ministers! For God’s sake people. Lets make all 120 ministers and get it over with! And then there are their offices. Such creativity in creating them. A Minister for Secret Services and The Atomic Energy?! WTF? And we are worried about Iran? Our Ministers have worse and funnier titles then Iranians could come up with or even Joseph Goebbels himself. And so on, and so on…
And of course, we should not forget the brilliant mind behind all of this, Mr. Netaniyahu. Seriously, I am surprised and somewhat disappointed that Mr. Peres actually went on and let him construct the government, it is like we forgot what happened just a few years back.
And finally, the death sentence to the Left in Israel was given by utter and swine like opportunism displayed by The Labor Party and especially Mr. Barack and Mr. Ben Eliezer. You two will be remembered in history as the ones that successfully dismantled the Left in Israel!
“Good morning, Neualtland!”
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