Monday, December 20, 2010
Homeless Mustard Capitalism
Homeless Mustard.. done being a "victim".
Every time I visit Vancouver, I'm accosted by an assortment of pan handlers and beggars.
And if they are sitting on their ass.. or particularly if they have a healthy looking dog beside them, they are getting sweet bugger all out of me.
But.
If they have a talent, are entertaining or providing something of value - then, ardent capitalist that I am, I will often buy something or throw some money in the hat, so to speak..
This morning on the way to the pool listening to Opie and Anthony, I was treated to some great music from a guy named Daniel Mustard, who has also gone by the handle "Homeless Mustard". And he's gone from busking in New York to selling his EP on ITunes.
So.
If you are fed up with people just standing in front of you with their hand out, but are willing to engage in a little social-minded capitalism.. you might want to drop five bucks into Daniel Mustard's Hat.
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I'm in large agreement except for the 'healthy dog' part. I like dogs. A lot. And I therefore tend to like people who like dogs.
Anyone who takes care of their dog is already a step ahead in my book, and I have no problem with them having one. What would you prefer ? No dog, so that the animal that they were caring for is then abandoned or put down ? Or would an unhealthy dog be more acceptable to your sense of 'rightness'?
If I were without much, I would be even more grateful for the company of a dog.
How 'bout looking for work or doing something constructive a la Daniel Mustard, instead of sitting next to your dog with your hand out - is my point.
The dog is so often a "prop" - with some sign next to it, "help me feed my dog."
Well. You can go give him some of your coin dougf.. I'll help out a busker with some talent, thank you.
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