REALITY
I have just watched a video on youtube about the plight of the Venezueulan people. Although here in Britain our regime is not, at present, so visibly evil I would like to point out some facts.
Britain is supposed to be a first world country with riches and resources similar to the USA, Australia etc. However, people are starving here too. In the video by Sargon of Arkaad (whether you believe in him or not his sources are sound) he states that it is terrible that Venezuelan's are lucky if they get two to one meal a day. Anyone from a first world nation would agree that this is a terrible and a ghastly affront to any notion of humanitarianism and moral outlook. But let me tell you that I am lucky here in Scotland if I get one meal a day let alone a hot one. Yes we have a welfare state here but it comes under certain conditions which I will come back to.
Three days ago I had to go to a food bank in order to eat. I was terrified, unduly I might add, due to the fact that there are so many needy people in the world. However, I had become one of those people here in a so called first world country. Due to being self employed I did not qualify for the benefits of the welfare state and was totally alone, fending for myself and my dog. My business, a very very small enterprise, had failed and I was left to use my only other talent, namely music, to busk on the street. I declared my miniscule earnings to the government who then proceeded to class me as self employed and so not entitled to any help. What with bad weather, illness and resentment from non understanding people, I am hardly making a penny and often go days without food.
I am not saying that things are better or worse here rather than there, all things are relative, but even in a first world country I can honestly say that one of my major stresses is when can I eat. This leads to a lot of other stresses and ill health. Is this where they really want us?
To reassure you, I busk everyday, even though I have a terminal lung disease, my dog is always fed.....even before myself. I just cannot believe that in as rich a country as Britain that I am going through this.
I am not lying or bending the truth; I am being totally honest. God forgive me for saying this but if anyone out there in steemit can please possibly help I would be more than thankful. For goodness sake, I do not even know how to convert any money gained on this platform into spendable money.....I am not spamming, just being truthful. Thank you for your attention.
My dog is a border collie, a scottish sheepdog, who is black and white, the most gentle and loving creature I have ever known. I do not want to be separated from him but if I end up completely homeless I will be.
Forgive me for I know of no other place to turn.
Peace and Love.
BE LOVE BE TRUE FOR THAT IS YOU.
Please email me at [email protected] so I can help you with your situation.
Thank you @dannysunshine. I will do so. I can't believe that it is you. i used to watch your content on youtube. Thanks again. Peace and Love :)
Hey friend - i just saw this post and i'm touched again by your honesty. I wish my upvote would count a lot more to help you out. I see in the comments that you've got some help ..that's great. If things getting worse and you are getting problems to feed the dog please give me a message. You can find me on discord. I wish you to get back on your feet very soon!
Hi friend. Please do not worry about your upvote not being of money value. It is worth a lot more to me than that. The fact that you have got back to me means more than anything in the world. You have always been so kind and understanding.....I love your spirit. Thank you for being there. I am not sure how work discord or even what it is. Maybe you could help me with that. Peace Love and Blessings.
Discord is a free voice and text chat - usually developed for gamers. You can find on discord a lot of different steemit communities ...help for beginners...or even steemit related radio stations .
Just sign in under your steemit name so you also can be found there from other steemians if you want.
https://discordapp.com
I'm not sure how you find the right communities as i got help with it. But i'll ask and tomorrow i'll get back to you for more informations :)
many thanks. Peace and love <3
I have not much more informations about discord .. but if you want to use it - it's the best you download the app, make an account and then you search for the names you need.
How is this a #ophumanangels post? You did nothing to help anyone else.. you did nothing to encourage other people.. you did nothing for no one except yourself.. #ophumanangels is about helping other people.. not begging for handouts
Try instead the tag #upfundme but you need a specific goal (it can be anything. "Dog food, $20" or "electric bill, $50"). There's an account for it by the same name i think that explains it.
Cool... I've never heard of that tag..
I am sorry....I was not aware of this. I would, and have and do help anyone I can. I am not in a position to help anyone financially at the moment but those that know me know that I would if I could. Most of my working life I have spent looking after the sick and the elderly through care work and I still do to this day even though I am not employed by any agency anymore. I have gone through a lot recently and am new to this platform....I am really sorry for using the wrong tag. I honestly did not know. I will look into this tag more carefully and when I can I will contribute and help as much as I can....that is a promise. I think you could have been a little more understanding in your reply but as I have said I really did not know the ins and outs of this tag and I really do apologise for using it. Sorry. Peace and Love.
I don't classify 'first world' and 'third world' since a) as you point out, many in the '1st world' are suffering hugely. and b) many in the '3rd world', while having no finance, do have a great wealth of understanding about life and living off the land. We are poor who are dependent on mechanised systems just to eat!
you can learn how to convert steem into pounds in this video - you'll need to upload some id along the way though:
I totally agree with you on the matter of distinction.....it is just that not all are woken up to this fact. Firstlly I would like to thank you so much for your generosity....I actually cried when I saw you had upvoted so quickly. It means the world to me brother and I really mean that.....you would not know how much for I have always respected you and your views here on steemit. I even looked at your website and I know you are a good soul. Secondly, thanks for the info. I did not want to be in this position but somehow you have made it more bearable. Peace and Love my friend.
You are welcome. I am glad to be able to help where I can and really it is no problem to upvote those who need it. I have resteemed your post and pointed some others to it. <3
Thank you so much my friend....I really appreciate this. Peace and love..
Hey @gurugnu, I learned about you from one of @ura-soul post some minutes ago. I might not be where you are now but I understand what you are passing through cause I was there once. Don't lose hope, fight back with strength. I wants to assure you that with Steemit here, you can get enough to stand on your feet again and in a few months time even be helping others stand on their feet. I'll come back to your blog some time in the future to see how you are doing. Stay strong, you are not alone.
Thank you my friend....I am realising that you are never alone here on steemit. People are being so kind. I have followed you. Peace and Love.
There are plenty of hearts here - we just need to unite :)
I will send you the payout from the post I made about innocence when it completes.
Thank you brother. You have helped so much already! You are definitely right about the hearts on here. This community has really overwhelmed me and I feel more blessed than I have for a long time. peace and love.