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I like the writing as well Graham, it is very, very  poignant and astute . 

I believe there are several root problems, which includes what Dino alluded to - political failure (politicians that run for office making empty promises that never are fulfilled), as well as individual failure and motivation. But even that ( individual failure)  is rooted deeply in government failure, as (at least in the U.S.) we provide gobs of money and benefits to those who are less fortunate - for doing nothing ( and in some cases it the amount they receive is based on the number of children - hence - they just keep having them. . A person that is a desperate situation has little motivation to seek employment when they can make more at home receiving welfare benefits.  The rich ( including the politicians don't care b/c they have great lawyers and accountants to figure their way around financial responsibility, and pass it along to the working class to provide the tax funding. If you think about the gov't housing projects that you visited, it is really a unique plan by politicians and the wealthy to contain what they view as lower class citizens and a social disease  into one carefully selected area - away from where they live.

Now don't get my message wrong, I am firmly supportive of aiding individuals families lies that are in need and are attempting to find a better life, but those that sit back and just rape the gov't assistant plans are leeches.   I totally agree that education is a major tool that has to be improved in many cases, but  I believe taking action against the rampant drug problems in these areas is more urgent and vital. But as you indicated, police are not interested in going into those areas,  due to safety of course, but I think more so b/c of learned helplessness over the past decades. Simply put - their risks are not worth the rewards in those areas.

Ok - off my soapbox ---- Great literature on a social situation Graham - can't wait to hear the soulful music you attach to the message.

Jim

nice playing mojo - sounds great.  I wrote a song for my daughters wedding as well last August.    Music makes a great gift. :0)

In response then:  THANK YOU Mr. Per Egil Kummervold !!

This is a great idea, has great purpose, serves many appropriate venues, provides excellent musical advice, introduces new technologies, appeals to all ages and all levels, encourages international collaboration, creates friendships with no barriers of preconceptions or expectations, it is full of compassion and genuine concern for others ( even those you have never met)  and quite honestly -the best reason -  it is a lot of fun!

Thank you for this site, and thank you to all the moderators who keep it clean and worthwhile.
I am always interested in the comments of the contributors - and the fact that some many topics deal with stuff I had no idea about are discussed.   There are so many leaders here that have a vast array of knowledge, that this is like having a reality encyclopedia available.

The friendliness of the participants is overwhelming,  to borrow a line from an American frontier classic...... " seldom is heard a discouraging word"   !

Again, my sincere appreciation to all who make this fantastic refuge from the real world possible.
Jim

haven't seen a post from you lately Phill  - computer still ok ?

is the pedal a special pedal that goes with it ?  I have a regular pedal
I just ordered it from Guitar center  will ship july 6

tornado watch right now in central NY - other than that - spring is great

I'm still plugging along with windows XP       untill it bombs -   I'll stay with what I'm comfortable with -   I hate  windows 8

That was incredible !   He did a great job. If you get the crowd at a 4th grade talent show clapping along - you have done something special.  Very nice voice, terriffic playing.  He definitely is gonna join Dad in the band !:)

Easybeat

She has a wonderful voice.  I would love to send her my song "Open Heart" that I posted a while ago here on chordie.  I am not sure as to how I would do that.  If you let know how, I'd love for her to cover it. If you go to search and type open heart - it will be listed there.

Again - she has a lot of talent - wow! It would be an honor to have her sing one of my songs.
Jim

Russell & Dino

Thanks for taking the time to give me some info.

I looked up the Digitech Trio..... seems like it's what I want, but there were quite a few negative reviews on Amazon for it - along with the usual rave reviews.   I was just wondering if you have actually used it and could give me an honest review .  $ 179 is what they are asking  for it and I don't want to spend that if it is not a good product. With my second daughter getting married within a year, money is pretty tight.

Thanks

Jim

added one more verse

Tweaked it a bit.

God be with anyone that has to deal with this piece of shit disease