Posted by grumbler on December 8th, 2009 — Posted in Political Correctness, Racism, Religion, Strange But True, The World Today
I was reading a post or two about Freemasons in Malta. Honestly! I have never seen so much misinterpretation. Admittedly Freemasonry seems elusive but this originally occurred during the prohibition when clubs were prohibited and they had to go underground.
I must start by pointing out that I am not a Freemason but I see no reason to be out for the kill. After all, I am not part of my local football club or my local bridge club so why should I be a member of my local Freemason’s club!
Meanwhile, I thought I should state that I personally think that Mr Joe Zahra is a hypocrite and a low life. Whatever the reason he fell out with the lodge, he broke an oat he made to them when he “secretly” filmed their cermony. He obviously has no concept of respect and honour. Is it not also illegal to film someone against their wishes. Is it not morally questionable to break an oat and broadcast a private session?
As for Martyn Attard, he is correct, if they make good men better… well Mr Attard did not stand a chance, because the basis is that he was already a good man! He speaks about leading a lifestyle of sex, power and money yet he was so naive he “fell” for the masons. Perhaps the alcohol and drugs finally got to him and he now sees askew. Maybe it is his family who are still living in the dark ages and “pray” for him so that he is enlightened, as though you cannot be both a Catholic and a Freemason. If fact they expect you to believe in a God / have a religion and you are to maintain your religion throughout your membership with the masons!
And to point out the obvious… the masonic family need not necessarily be rich but could be a) generous and/or b) many in number – hence the large sums donated to charity. Is this not a good point?
Finally, being a mason is a choice.. you don’t have to belong and you can choose to leave. So what is the damn issue?
Yes it may be a society with secrets… but so is say Cadbury’s. See if they will give you their recipe to their chocolate?
Talk about being blinkered!
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Posted by grumbler on November 7th, 2009 — Posted in Government Issues, Political Correctness, Strange But True, The Law, The World Today, equality
In case you actually get frisky in an ambulance (strange I know…. but it must have happened as a law has been passed in Utah), bear in mind that it may be illegal like it is in Utah! Besides your charges, if you are a woman, you will also be named and shamed in the papers. The man gets away with the naming and shaming. How’s that for equality.
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Posted by grumbler on September 24th, 2009 — Posted in Political Correctness
I do keep harping on about how ridiculous our society has become. When you rename a desert that has been around for over 150 just because of wanting to be politically correct… then you know you are being culturally ignorant!
Flintshire Council thought they should rename the pudding Spotted Dick to Spotted Richard. Imagine I said we ought to change their name to Flauntshire Council based on the fact they are flaunting their powers! I would imagine they would have an objection or two.
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Posted by grumbler on July 11th, 2009 — Posted in Political Correctness, The Law
I was reading a news article and it really made my blood boil. I cannot believe that a girl was strip searched at school. When you consider that in today’s ridiculous age a teacher is no longer permitted to hug a child under any circumstance, then at least you would assume that strip searching a student is not acceptable. Apparently this is not the case. Savana Redding was strip searched because she was suspected of carrying a prescription drug with her (since when is this not acceptable?). Interestingly none was found.
What really gets to me is that “An appeals panel agreed that the search didn’t violate her rights.” Seriously! I mean if someone insisted I remove my bra (especially considering the controversy that arises when I breastfeed), I would be livid. If people object to seeing my breasts to breastfeed a child, then what right to they have to insist that they strip search me?
This is a horrific example of power gone to the head!!
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Posted by grumbler on May 7th, 2009 — Posted in Government Issues, Political Correctness, Racism, Strange But True, The Law, The World Today
If you are unfortunate enough to need dentures, are female and live in Vermont, then you unfortunately need a written letter of consent from your husband to actually wear them!
I wonder if the men sign them bearing in mind certain practises are safer without teeth!!
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Posted by grumbler on December 25th, 2008 — Posted in Government Issues, Lamentations, Political Correctness, Politics, Religion, Royalty, The World Today, blog, equality
Despite politicians thinking that Christmas should be removed from schools and nativity plays banned…. I think Bah Humbug to them and Merry Christmas to the rest of us.
Considering we live in a Christian Country with our head of state being our head of church also, I think removing Christmas because we may offend people who have chosen to come and live in our Christian country is ridiculous. Our Culture is what makes us who we are… so let us go and celebrate in what we believe in.
Merry Christmas to each and everyone one…. Christians, Muslims and Jews alike!
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Posted by grumbler on August 23rd, 2008 — Posted in Political Correctness, The World Today
Ethically speaking, should all crimes be considered equal? Are some crimes worse than others? Let us take stealing. Here are three different examples of theft:-
1. A kid steals a sweet from a sweet shop because of peer pressure.
2. A mum steals a loaf of bread because she has no food for her child
3. A person robs a store at gun point to fund his drug habit
Should the punishment be equal in all the cases? Personally I disagree. I think that perhaps the kid could be let off with a warning, the mum be given financial assistance and perhaps a suspended sentence and the last person should be punished instantly. Why do I think that. Well the child just bowed to peer pressure and is not necessarily a bad child. The child can be encouraged to be productive in society and can still be taught right from wrong. The mother did what she did out of necessity for her child to survive. But the final case, the person stole because he was rotten to the core.
So in the following case, how should he be punished?
A naked man breaks in to a place to steal
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Posted by grumbler on July 4th, 2008 — Posted in Political Correctness, Strange But True, The World Today
This is why the world is screwed up. A woman decides she wants to be a man. Fine. Takes hormones to turn into a man but refuses to give up her female essence. She / he (not sure if I should say he or she) even decides to follow through and have a baby! Baby was not even conceived naturally. Isn’t this a case of having the cake and eating it?
Can you imagine what this poor baby will have to face? Can you imagine this poor child how screwed she will be?
Yes – the transgendered person (yes, a new word for these screwed up people) had a baby girl (girl for now).
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Posted by grumbler on June 29th, 2008 — Posted in Government Issues, Lamentations, Political Correctness, Politics, Racism, Religion, Strange But True, The World Today
I thought that freedom of speech was a basic human right but apparently there are exceptions to every rule.
Rules have been passed against people saying what they think on T-shirts as it may cause annoyance or inconvenience to some people!
They will soon tell me that I am not allowed my Carper Diem on my blog as it might annoy or be inconvenient to some people.
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Posted by grumbler on February 21st, 2008 — Posted in Political Correctness, The World Today
In case you think I need to prove what a ridiculous world we live, here’s the proof!
The following? are some actual label instructions found on consumer products.
- On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) – ‘Do not turn upside down.’
- On Sainsbury’s peanuts – ‘Warning: contains nuts.’?
- On Hershey’s Almond Bar – ‘Warning: may contain traces of nuts’.
- On Heinz Ketchup – ‘Instructions – Put on food’.
- On Boot’s Children Cough Medicine – ‘Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication.’
- On a Slush Puppy Cup – ‘Caution: Ice may be cold’.
- On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding – ‘Product will be hot after heating.’?
- On a chocolate CD box – ‘Do not place this product into any electrical equipment’.
- On toner cartridge – ‘Do not eat toner’.
- On a toilet in sports arena – ‘Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking’.
- On a toilet brush – ‘Do not use orally’.
- On a wheelbarrow – ‘Not intended for highway use’.
- On Aim-n-flame firelighter – ‘Do not use near fire, flame or sparks’.
- On a box of matches – ‘Caution: Contents may catch fire’.
- On Pine Mountain Fire Logs – ‘Caution: Risk of fire’.
- On a fire extinguisher – ‘Caution: Non Flamable’.
- On a Sears hairdryer – ‘Do not use while sleeping.’
- On a different hairdryer – ‘Do not use while taking a shower’.
- On a curling iron – ‘Warning: This product can burn eyes’.
- On a microwave – ‘Do not use for drying pets’.
- On a massaging device – ‘Do not use while sleeping or unconscious’.
- On RCA TV Remote – ‘Not Dishwasher Safe’.
- On a credit card – ‘Payment is due by the due date’.
- On a Beach Ball – ‘Caution: It is not a live? saving device’.?
- On a child’s toy age 12months+ – ‘Not suitable for children under 3 years’.?
- On a jigsaw puzzle – ‘Some assembly required’.
- On insect spray – ‘Not tested on animals’.
- On a blanket – ‘Not to be used as protection from a tornado’.
- On a disposable blade – ‘Do not use during an earthquake’.
- On a bag of Fritos – ‘You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.’
- On a bar of Dial soap – ‘Directions: Use like regular soap.’
- On an infant bath – ‘Do not throw baby out with bath water’.
- On a bottle of Dog Shampoo -’Do not feed to fish’.
- On some Swanson frozen dinners – ‘Serving suggestion: Defrost.’?
- On a cardboard windshield sunshade – ‘Do not? drive with sunshield in place’.?
- On a mattress – ‘Do not attempt to swallow’.
- On packaging for a Rowenta iron – ‘Do not iron clothes on body.’?
- On Nytol Sleep Aid – ‘Warning: May cause drowsiness.’?
- On most brands of Christmas lights – ‘For indoor or outdoor use only.’?
- On a Japanese food processor – ‘Not to be used for the other use.’
- On an American Airlines packet of nuts – ‘Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts.’
- On a child’s Superman costume – ‘Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.’
- On a Swedish chainsaw – ‘Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.’?
- On a Korean Kitchen Knife (KKK?) – ‘Keep out of children’.
- On a bottle of Little Ones Baby Lotion – ‘Keep away from children’.
- On a frisbee – ‘May contain small parts’.
- On a bottle of Windex – ‘Do not spray into eyes’.
- On a bottle of Pepper Spray – ‘Never aim spray at your own eyes’.
- On another bottle of Pepper Spray – ‘May irritate eyes’.
- On a bottle of Hair Colour – ‘Do not use as an ice-cream topping’.
- On a bottle of Liquid Plummer – ‘Do not reuse bottle to store beverages’.
- On a novelty rock garden set called Popcorn Rock – ‘Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth’.
- On a toilet plunger – ‘Do not use near power lines’.
- On a Dremel Electric Rotary tool – ‘Not intended for use as a dental drill’.
- On Arm & Hammer Cat Litter – ‘Safe to use around pets’.
- On Baby Oil – ‘Keep out of reach of children’.
- On Stridex Foaming Face Wash – ‘May contain foam’.
- On a camera – ‘This camera will only work when a film is inside’.
- On Komastu Floodlight – ‘This floodlight is capable of illuminating large areas, even in the dark’.
- On package of Fisherman’s Friend lozenges – ‘Not meant as a substitute for human companionship’.
- On a bottle of Bowl Fresh – ‘Safe to use around pets and children, although it is not recommended that either be permitted to drink from? toilet’.?
Do feel free to add your own findings in our comments section. I know there are plenty more around but chose to not list them all. There were far too many!
So, the question is, is this political correctness gone wrong or does it just? prove our ridiculousness?
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