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Sure, some people cheat. But all too often that very over-generalization is used to demonize all of them as scam artists and frauds.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
Hey....we could always return to "debtors prisons"...I'm sure someone like you would be fine with that.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
I have an idea...why not do away with credit. Either you have the money to buy something or you don't...how is that?
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
I think that would be a fine place....there would be a contraction of economy...you know...all the folks who make their money off of interest...but it would be a better world. Yeah sure...if you happen to be a property owner and want to sell a slice off...you have a targeted audience...only those with money could participate but hey...no sponges...no one spending more than they have.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
I see your posts often and you seem to be an intelligent person.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
You have this idea that humanity should just be able to run rampant...that whatever happens happens for a reason and could happen no other way..
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
.I have some bad news for you...humanity is a plague...we are a wickedness that will not go quietly into the night...if we can screw a person over to our advantage...we do...we are a sickness that has no cure.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
But go on...pretend that the system we have is flawless...it's the best thing since a pocket on a shirt..
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
.you sir...are the absolute reason our system is broken...you believe in it despite it's failures and because of that...we do not seek a better way...people like you are why we are where we are...never asking the tough questions...never seeking an alternative...here is a clue...there is a better way...but until the "sheep" start looking...we will never find it.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
Are you looking for an answer or are you embracing that which is broken?[
Food stamp enrollment has been rising for more than a decade. President Bush launched a recruitment campaign, which pushed average participation up by 63% during his eight years in office.
Originally posted by winterkill
Until the U.S. starts adding tariffs equal to the wage variation on imported goods, you will not see jobs coming back.
Corps push to make sure this does not happen.
Originally posted by beezzer
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
reply to post by beezzer
again.....an exercise in speculation.
Actually, trend analysis.
But your refusal to "speculate" is an answer in of itself.
Originally posted by nixie_nox
No one is buying anything. You think that during a recession, someone is willing to shell out money for a used lamp?
Talk about spoiled middle class who has no clue.
Originally posted by nixie_nox
So you sell a few possession for a few bucks this month, what about next month?
Originally posted by nixie_nox
I have tried to sell my comic book collection, no one is buying. There is no point.
Originally posted by nixie_nox
"Sorry kids, I have to sell your toys, because uncle Macman thinks we should be in utter desolation like a third world country, before we can get help"
Originally posted by macman
Originally posted by nixie_nox
No one is buying anything. You think that during a recession, someone is willing to shell out money for a used lamp?
Talk about spoiled middle class who has no clue.
You are a little late and a little off on your retort, but I will play.
Yes, go look at craigslist, Ebay or local garage sales.
Again, it is not my responsibility to fund my neighbor, via theft from the Govt.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
So you sell a few possession for a few bucks this month, what about next month?
I guess just bitch and moan loud enough, and make sure you cast your vote for 0bama to reach into my pocket to give you money.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
I have tried to sell my comic book collection, no one is buying. There is no point.
Ebay. Someone will buy it. But, I am willing that you won't sell it for a reduced, going market price.
Originally posted by Jeremiah65
"Sorry kids, I have to sell your toys, because uncle Macman thinks we should be in utter desolation like a third world country, before we can get help"
Or how about, "Hey kids, we can keep all your toys, because the Govt will steal money from Macman, and give it to us".
Or how about, "Hey kids, we have to sell some stuff because we are poor. I think we will turn to our family for help, and then maybe our Church. But, I have drawn a line with allowing the Govt to take from someone else, to give to us. I, the father and leader of the family will start working 2 jobs, and look to get some side work to get us through this".
Yeah, yours is so much better, huh?
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
Originally posted by beezzer
Originally posted by sheepslayer247
reply to post by beezzer
again.....an exercise in speculation.
Actually, trend analysis.
But your refusal to "speculate" is an answer in of itself.
I couldn't begin to tell you. But I was simply pointing out that you accused someone of deflecting and speculating, but your question was speculative in and of itself.
I'm sure you can laugh at the hypocrisy.