I am not a fan of Russell Brand. I find him a bit of a twat. But I was intrigued enough by what he was saying about the establishment and the need for revolution that I bought his book.
It is very readable and interesting (though good old Russ can get on your nerves a bit).
these are some of the things I picked out when I was reading a section today. They really make you think.
In the USA – 95% of all the gains in income since the recession has gone to the top 0.01%. I bet that’s the same in Britain. The top are doing very nicely out of austerity. They’ve never had it so good.
Makes a bit of a mockery of Cameron’s – ‘We’re all in it together’, doesn’t it?
In the USA the 400 richest people have as much wealth as 185,000,000 of their fellow countypeople (185 million) – 185 million make up 60% of the American population.
I don’t know about you but I find that obscene. That is capitalistic greed verging on madness.
That is what America is all about is it not becoming famous making money, is it easier to be successful in America than England? I wiped out the names you gave me Fisherman’s Wharf, can’t remember the other two could you let me have them again please
You told me about the Orange Mushroom where Rod used to recite!
Giardellis is the famous ice-cream and chocolate place. You have to visit.
I’ll sort out the photos from my last visit.
It was not “Orange Mushroom” was it, got it the “Purple Onion Club” he recited with the other beat poets but mostly served behind the bar and the women always wanted to take him home with them, he always looked so sad (wish I could have)
I must remember to always look sad.
You would have no problems
I think I might.
Doubt it, hope you both enjoyed your meal with friends. I am off now, “Sleep Warm”
Great meal. Great friends. Replete.