Interesting Foxy, when did he say that?

Nathan, you asked for solutions. I am not complaining other than to suggest people, especially poor parents are a huge cause of many people's misery. I personally am not miserable. I have a wife of almost 30 years, two great, now adult kids and now a very special grandson.

Life's great.

rehctub,

"Nathan, you asked for solutions. I am not complaining other than to suggest people, especially poor parents are a huge cause of many people's misery...."

I find it strange, in that case, that your main ambition in life appears to be plugging for a system that would make them "poorer".

"Life's great"

Well, you never know it...I've never heard anyone sound more like Ebenezer Scrooge - and we all know what a happy and fulfilled soul he was.

Dear rehctub,

You ask - when did Peter Costello say that ?

As I wrote in my previous post - he stated that
in his book, "The Costello Memoirs."

If you find the statement - then I suggest you
get it out on loan from your local library.
Reading the entire book is even more interesting.

cont'd ...

Oooops - my apologies - I sent the previous post too
quickly. I left out the word "interesting."

I meant to say that "if you find that statement
interesting - then you should take out the
entire book - it's even more interesting.

Poirot,

After seeing a commercial (for A Current Affair), it covered a woman who said all she can live on was McDonalds at $5.00 per day.

But I'm not going to critise her for her current lifestyle - I'm going to be positive and offer alternative solutions on where people can go, and get them out of a complaining, negative mindset.

I can easily (as a vegetarian) make three easy dishes at $5.00 per day of a whole plate size I know this because I do a lot of my own cooking.

She could could take some of my suggestions (I'm not suggesting going vegetarian) to save money - and the recipes are easy, nice dishes to make and fresh and very cheap as well.

There are lots of good, cheap recipes on the internet. As politicians don't inspire many at present, we need people in our community to help and inspire others to move forward.

Yes, Nathan,

"After seeing a commercial (for A Current Affair), it covered a woman who said all she can live on was McDonalds at $5.00 per day.'

MacDonalds provides the fare that once comprised porridge, gruel and turnips....

It's the generic Western symbol for the loss of local community, food preparation, health and culture.

This woman has to eat - and all she can afford is MacDonalds. So she will eventually become very obese and sick....a particularly modern Western malady.

Did you ever see the film "Super Size Me"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersize_Me

"Super Size Me is a 2004 American documentary film directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock, an American independent filmmaker. Spurlock's film follows a 30-day period from February 1 to March 2, 2003 during which he ate only McDonald's food. The film documents this lifestyle's drastic effect on Spurlock's physical and psychological well-being, and explores the fast food industry's corporate influence, including how it encourages poor nutrition for its own profit.

Spurlock ate at McDonald's restaurants three times per day, eating every item on the chain's menu at least once. Spurlock claimed he consumed an average of 20.92 megajoules or 5,000 kcal (the equivalent of 9.26 Big Macs) per day during the experiment. As a result, the then-32-year-old Spurlock gained 24½ lbs. (11.1 kg), a 13% body mass increase, a cholesterol level of 230, and experienced mood swings, sexual dysfunction, and fat accumulation in his liver."

"On Day 21, Spurlock has heart palpitations. His internist, Dr. Daryl Isaacs, advises him to stop what he is doing immediately to avoid any serious health problems..."

"The documentary was nominated for an Academy Award for Documentary Feature"