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beezzer
reply to post by BubbaJoe
Don't feed me that!
I've got a metal knee, a stainless steel arm, half a gut, and I work my ass off.
As a former military officer, I set an example. I worked through my disabilities and ignored any offers to opt out. Live your life however you want to live it. I tried to set an example to my people. Just because you hurt doesn't mean you can't work.
I'm going to call it as I see it.
LDragonFire
beezzer
reply to post by BubbaJoe
Don't feed me that!
I've got a metal knee, a stainless steel arm, half a gut, and I work my ass off.
As a former military officer, I set an example. I worked through my disabilities and ignored any offers to opt out. Live your life however you want to live it. I tried to set an example to my people. Just because you hurt doesn't mean you can't work.
I'm going to call it as I see it.
Why do you think everyone is capable of doing what you have done?
You also say to live however you want but you really don't mean it.
Set examples all you want, but leave the rest of us out of your delusional standards.
Did the other guys that served with you, capable of being a officer?edit on 13-12-2013 by LDragonFire because: (no reason given)
BubbaJoe
deathmode
I know I will likely take heat for this but the housing bubble was the fault of the consumer. There was a study done and something like 70% of the issue had to do with straight of lying by homebuyers on their financial situation. Bottom line; they signed the papers, they agreed to balloon payments, they lied about income to get into the big house. Did any of them go to jail. No.
As for unemployment, I've spoken to people getting benefits and they honestly told me they didn't decide to get off their ass until the benefits ran out. They also did nothing with the time to improve their situation like getting a new skill or seriously looking for work. Nothing.
This may not be the case for some but it the case for many. They want all the stuff but are not willing to do what it takes like making uncommon sacrifices. Delaying having kids, marriage, buying crap, or planning way ahead. I'm not even empathetic because I see this stuff at work of co-workers talking about their struggles but they are also showing me things on FB on their smartphone. Screw them. I went for years without a phone, no TV, a POS car, and was responsible with my money. I finally have the things I've always wanted because I worked and paid my dues for those things. I also would do it all over again and d start from the bottom if I had to without complaining. I would work at effin Taco Bell if I had too with a smile on my face.
You quote a lot of things to be facts, please provide your sources.
LDragonFire
reply to post by beezzer
Your not the rule but the exception, and many other ATS'er would agree.
You have set a high bar for yourself and you admit "some" could lead, yet you set the same bar for all when its obvious not all can achieve it. Some people do not have the tools to thrive in this current system of control we call society.
You have the benefit of years of governmental training paid for by tax payers, yet you don't wanna give a inch.
beezzer
LDragonFire
beezzer
reply to post by BubbaJoe
Don't feed me that!
I've got a metal knee, a stainless steel arm, half a gut, and I work my ass off.
As a former military officer, I set an example. I worked through my disabilities and ignored any offers to opt out. Live your life however you want to live it. I tried to set an example to my people. Just because you hurt doesn't mean you can't work.
I'm going to call it as I see it.
Why do you think everyone is capable of doing what you have done?
Because I'm no-one special.
You also say to live however you want but you really don't mean it.
Sure I do. But you have to own what you want and what you do.
Set examples all you want, but leave the rest of us out of your delusional standards.
As an officer, I was supposed to set the example. Don't feed me that tripe!
Did the other guys that served with you, capable of being a officer?edit on 13-12-2013 by LDragonFire because: (no reason given)
Some did and still are. (We Facebook)
LDragonFire
reply to post by beezzer
You don't have empathy and I feel for you. Its not my intention too piss you off, you seem like you have more than your fair share of rage.
I wonder why you side with the same political ideology that sent you to war? Has it served you? Or hurt you?
SLAYER69
reply to post by LDragonFire
I don't have a dog in this fight but...
I've read all of your replies. Seems you are more preoccupied with dissecting others. Do you offer ANY solutions of your own or do you have anything else to contribute or is your game to simply and poorly attempt some sort of half ass psychological evaluation of other members?edit on 13-12-2013 by SLAYER69 because: (no reason given)
fenian8
Beezer, i have seen your posts on ATS a lot and have always read them and come to the conclusion that you are a well balanced, understanding, compassionate and knowledgeable human being. Until this thread.
beezzer
Because I'm no-one special.