Matyrdom

Lately, we've all seen and read more and more news about the 'alleged' acceptance of money/kickbacks/bribes be some senior officials with regards to 'greasing' the mechanisms of what makes the country go round. Anyway, I'm not about to go into that as I'm not well read enough nor aware enough of all the comings and goings to make half an intelligent statement about it but I'd wager a pretty large bet that it sure as hell is going on - in one form or another, cold hard cash or otherwise.

Anyway, I thought what I'd like to propose is more of a concept...about how someone...who would actually consider sacrificing themselves and willing to go largely undercover for many a year (ergo also being on the take) to develop sufficient contacts and evidence and actually come out to become a full blown whistle blower (I'm sure we're all familiar with the concept). Someone who wouldn't be afraid of all the repercussions that it would make (this I mean by repercussions towards his/her family members and/or future capacity to receive fair and equitable treatment in the future, ie not become black listed in some super secret hit list). Someone who wouldn't be afraid to point fingers and take aim at all those who are seriously involved (and preferably not back down no recant their sworn statement). Someone who's just so disgusted with how the entire system works that he/she would be...sufficiently motivated to do this.

Now, of course on the flip side of this - that person must have either be terribly wrong-ed by the forces that made him/her or be of the highest ethical standing to be able to 'accept' these monies to be able to build a sufficient case. Of course, ideally, that persons morality will be able to make him immune to what I'm guessing would be the sheer obscene amounts of money that potentially would be thrown his/her way. 

Not sure what that person's motivation might be but I do hope against hope that there would be someone out there who might be willing to take the chance to rock the boat and bring about some much needed change. 

Maybe this would make an excellent movie but I guess no one may be interested in watching a movie where the good guy probably would lose against all that artillery that the big boys are going to take out to take him/her out. 

Btw, I've just finished the first season of Boss starring Kelsey Grammar about the politicking that goes on behind the scenes in the great city of Chicago and it actually reminds me a lot like home. Whilst the show (to me) has a number of flaws, what strikes closest to me is about the underhanded, sneaky tactics and of course the cronies having to make the right bet as to which horse to place your bets with. 

That's probably what brought about this post anyway. 

50 50 and The Help

Now, I rarely ever write any kind of reviews about the movies I've watched (maybe cause I watch a lot of trashy tv not worthy of spending time writing on) but I have to give a shout out that these two movies that I've recently digested really...did hit a note for me. 

The Help is about an aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. (from IMDB) And it just goes to show how far the civil rights movement has progressed since then. Sure it's not an ideal world and discrimination is still rampant but at least some major steps have been taken. 

50-50 on the other hand is about how a young 27 year old handles being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The movie itself is heartwarming and yet addresses many of the darker issues that we rarely speak about. How exactly to come to terms with the mutation itself and how a certain camaraderie is forged between all those who have/has to endure and push against the odds. And yet on the other hand, here are the other ppl who are basically trying to utilize their entire life to pursue some form of monetary gain (self included). 

Life is such a giant hyprocracy and irony in itself. But which path do we want to take? Which path will we end up taking and what makes us so sure we're taking the right one?

A return to typing exercises?

I guess I should really take this opportunity to pat myself on the back and see if I'll be able to sustain this continuous typing exercise to try to put down a few thoughts here and there.

Lately, I've been wonder as to what part I may have to play in the grand scheme of things. Watching some simple documentaries about the poor and those living below the poverty line always makes you think to try to improve yourself and try to help out with something in the world..and yet...there's always a reluctance. 

My thoughts themselves have been pretty scattered over the past year. Trying to achieve many things without necessarily putting in the necessary building blocks. I guess I've just been trying to take the easy road without having to put in the hours. Never an easy thing - I guess that's what ppl (like me) perceive of ppl who have already achieved success in their lives...we rarely (if ever) get to see how they've slaved and toiled to be able to get to where they are today.

Wow

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