The synopsis says: “This exhibition will provide an opportunity for viewers to contemplate the works of Jorg Shimon Shuldhess, an artist from Switzerland who paints to "return to the cosmic forces what he had taken from them". An uncompromising believer in his own brand of humane philosophy, this mystical artist even changed his original family name of Schulthess into Shuldhess in order to underline his belief that mankind is loaded with guilt (in German: schuld).”
Voter's Poll
After browsing through, I decided to take a voter’s poll on the website. The question asked: “Which of the following should be put in jail in order that you might have a sense of tranquility?”
The multiple choices are: Transexuals, Sodomites, Grafitti artists, Oppositions, Terrorists, Documentary makers, Reckless motorbikers, Direct salespersons, Bad actors, Republicans, Moralists, CEOs of multinational corporations, or Corrupt politicians (is that redundant?).
Nel thinks:
Although a sore to the eyes sometimes, Transexuals are a harmless group, really, and most have stronger principles than some Moralists and a lot safer than reckless motorbikers.
Republicans especially President Bush are as redundant as corrupt politicians – but America elected him as President despite clear stupidity in his actions and thoughts, I wonder why, or should I at all.
Vote Republican
I try my best to avoid Direct salespersons but I do know they’re making a living too. Grafitti artists are a group of utter nuisances – they have principles but no backbone – speaking up your mind on public walls may get you heard. But it is an irresponsible act of cowards to leave your mark and hide. I hate graffiti – I don’t like to see destruction.
I don’t like Bad actors either but I can just turn off the tube or don’t watch their movies at all. Believe it or not, we have so many bad actors in our midst – some paid and some are not – and I know many of them personally. I don’t know if they know that I know that they are indeed very bad actors and terrible liars. I hate terribly good liars too.
Nice people, mean people
Some Moralists are genuine, but some, on the other hand, are hypocrites – haven’t we learned in Anthropology and Sociology that morals are a relative subject. What is moral in one culture and religion may not be true in another – how do we judge morals? I believe we should hold to our own morals and not judge others based on our own – you can only judge another based on their own standards.
I hate politics – so I hardly bothered about the Oppositions – although I do glanced in the newspapers from time to time – and shake my head in irony - when some politicians made uncalled for remarks and brought up irrelevant issues. Corrupt politicians, and Oppositions – they will always be around. There’s no use losing sleep over them. Just vote wisely when you are at the election poll next time.
I like Documentary makers – documentaries are my knowledge portal. I’m a fan of National Geographic and Discovery channels. CEOs of multinational corporations – we need them for the economy.
Nel decides:
I think Terrorists would make me lose my sleep the most. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have opted out from the Satria GTI Road Tour to Southern Thailand – I better not get entangled with the military terrorists there. I may be adventurous, but I do love myself and value my life, safety and health above all.
What the actual voter's poll results say:
Transexuals 3% (12)
Sodomites 5% (20)
Grafitti artists 0% (2)
Oppositions 1% (6)
Terrorists 21% (76)
Documentary makers 1% (6)
Reckless motorbikers 13% (46)
Direct salespersons 5% (20)
Bad actors 7% (25)
Republicans 3% (11)
Moralists 3% (14)
CEOs of multinational corporations 3% (14)
Corrupt politicians (is that redundant?) 28%
Nel wonders:
It seems that while 21% voted for terrorists, apparently even more so people lose sleep over Corrupt politicians (28%). I strongly disagree with the masses. Like I said earlier, Corrupt politicians will always be around. There’s no use losing sleep over them – better to use your voting power wisely at the election poll.
3 comments:
What about proud people? I lose tons of sleep thinking that Canada and the US are two of the biggest countries (or at least with regards to money and weapons) and they're doing little to stop wars.
Yes, that too. In Malaysia, we have this term called "bosol" or "bodoh sombong". "Bodoh" means dumb, and "sombong" means arrogant. I must say that President Bush is the epitome of "bodoh sombong" - to vote him, means America subscribes to being dumb and arrogant. Or is that an understatement - during my five years of living in America, I have seen a lot of that. Not that there aren't any here in Malaysia, we do, but America simply being 50 times bigger than Malaysia, means in linear terms, they could have 50 times more people who are "bodoh sombong", with president Bush taking the lead.
How can America put an end to terrorism if they don't realise that they are also terrorists themselves - hypocrites hiding behind the mask of Democracy, trying to be the police of the world?
Do you agree that America should "sell" the idea of Democracy and practice leadership by example, and not by forcing their own principles down other people's throats? That's like being a Big Bully - and worse still, doing what they please, knowing they can get away with things - America never takes any blame for whatever they did.
Do you agree that in trying to take over the world, America bend their own rules as they please?
I don't know as much about Canada, I've only been to Toronto, Ontario a couple of times. So, I can't comment on Canada. But you can, Pat, because you're a Canadian.
I would like to reiterate my case, Grafitti artists are a group of utter nuisances – they have principles but no backbone – speaking up your mind on public walls may get you heard. But it is an irresponsible act of cowards to leave your mark and hide. I hate graffiti – I don’t like to see destruction. This morning I saw grafitti on the elevator wall at my condominium building. Someone complaining about Mr Aw-ful, our building manager not doing anything to clean the swimming pool. For Pete's sake, just shoot a proper complaint letter, will ya! Write to the newspapers if you want, but leave the walls alone. I like to see them clean, and the grafitti is an eye sore.
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