There are many events inside the capitalist system that sicken socialists. One of them is reports of world hunger, starvation and death caused by poverty whilst the owning class indulge themselves with all sorts of luxuries. This is a particularly nasty example. "If you're feeling flush with money, this could be the ultimate domestic accessory on which to splash your cash. Toilets made from solid gold have been created by a company that specialises in manufacturing luxury loos for super yachts. Designers customised the bathrooms on board a new £12 million Majesty 135 yacht at the request of a wealthy Arab client. Now other multi-millionaires are said to be queuing up for the bespoke toilets and bidets that cost up to £10,000. Made from regular porcelain, the toilets are then coated in three layers of 21 carat gold. For those who want an extra bit of sparkle, a platinum finish is also available." (Daily Mail, 5 July) Its time we flushed capitalism down history's toilet. RD
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These parasites will no doubt sit on their gold/platinum crappers after eating a £424 or two:
ReplyDeleteNew York City’s 666 Burger food truck has a treat for you. For just $666 you can purchase a foie gras-stuffed Kobe patty covered in Gruyere cheese that’s been melted with champagne steam and topped with lobster, truffles, caviar, and a BBQ sauce made with Kopi Luwak coffee beans that have been pooped out by some sort of animal called the Asian palm civet. The whole thing is then served in a gold-leaf wrapper. It’s called the Douche Burger, and, yes, it really is for sale:
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