aussiek2000 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I understand what you're getting at, I just think it is narrow-minded to assume there is nothing preventing someone from being a billionaire and that everyone has an equal chance. Some of those reasons are self-inflicted, others are not. Maybe sociology classes gave me a biased view, who knows. Remember, plenty of lazy people become billionaires too . Billionaire was a stretch. My point was, you're never going to amount to anything if you sit around crying "pity poor me, the world is out to get me". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 If nothing is preventing anyone from it' date=' why isn't everyone a multi-billionaire?[/quote'] Everyone isn't a billionaire because we all have varying levels of ambition, direction, discipline, creativity, and ... Luck. Mix in a little "what are my priorities?" plus a bunch of "I want to have money more than I want to be comfortable" (i.e. - going out and "getting" it) and there you have it. No one ever made a success of themselves by "being comfortable" while trying to hit theirs goals. "You gotta get uncomfortable" because high levels of success are caused by high levels of activity in servitude to others. Meaning, you can't get what you want until you help others get what they want. Take a minute and think about how that statement works on every level of business from the owner, down to the leadership, to the non-managers, who are ultimately serving the customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I could have been rich but I got married and had kids. I blame them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I could have been rich but I got married and had kids. I blame them. Tell me about it. These crotch dropplings are expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 crotch dropplings :lolguy: move over "Fuck Trophy", I have a new favorite euphemism for kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think that's called a dysphemism rather than a euphemism. Funny, all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I could have been rich but I got married and had kids. I blame them. Tell me about it. These crotch dropplings are expensive. Shouldn't it be the other way around? You have wife and kids now, you have to work harder/smarter to provide for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think that's called a dysphemism rather than a euphemism. Funny, all the same. I grew up with a family obsessed with word-a-day calendars, never encountered dysphemism but that's a great word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Shouldn't it be the other way around? You have wife and kids now, you have to work harder/smarter to provide for them? And constantly spend money fixing shit they break or destroy as opposed to buying racecar parts that I destroy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 "You gotta get uncomfortable" because high levels of success are caused by high levels of activity in servitude to others. Meaning, you can't get what you want until you help others get what they want. Take a minute and think about how that statement works on every level of business from the owner, down to the leadership, to the non-managers, who are ultimately serving the customer. ^^ this. The phrase I tell my people is that they need to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Do that and combine it with some common sense, good business sense, a set of thought out plans, the ability to change and grow applying learnings constantly to the plan and a sincere drive to achieve your plans and you will be successful. IMO everyone should have an Individual Development Plan for themselves. If you're just going to work everyday and going through the motions then you're not guiding your own outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace1647545504 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I will say 1 thing about income equality and this applies to all races, until the poor quit having a crap load of kids out of or in wedlock they will always be poor and will suck the government tit until it bleeds. There need to mandatory drug testing if you want welfare, if you are unmarried having kids you need to get a job and you will receive no help until you help yourself. Yeah I know it's an unpopular,elitist view so what. mace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 There need to mandatory drug testing if you want welfare Every instance where this has been implemented has proven to cost taxpayers more than it saves. I'm not saying that you should be allowed to be on drugs, I'm just saying that it turns out that a vast majority of those who receive welfare assistance are not on drugs. What we need to do is have mandatory vasectomies at age 10, and then when you turn 18 you're allowed to take a test to see if you're qualified to have kids. the test would be something along the lines of: "You have $10. you want some gatorade. your kids need diapers. how do you allocate your funds?" or "What is a 401(k)?" or "approximately how much of the burden of child rearing should society take on if you decide to reproduce?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 "You have $10. you want some gatorade. your kids need diapers. how do you allocate your funds?" or "What is a 401(k)?" or "approximately how much of the burden of child rearing should society take on if you decide to reproduce?" Maybe they should start teaching these things in public schools first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Billionaire was a stretch. My point was, you're never going to amount to anything if you sit around crying "pity poor me, the world is out to get me". That I can agree with. My main point though is that there are socioeconomic factors (among other things) that can put someone at a severe disadvantage over someone born into a better situation. Not saying that it is impossible for someone to overcome those hurdles, but the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality that people think is the answer to the problems of this country is a huge oversimplification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Maybe they should start teaching these things in public schools first. Public schools shouldn't be responsible for teaching basic skills, parents should. Until that can be enforced, we're fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 In a turn for the surreal, I agree (mostly) with Geeto on this subject. Clay is right, though. This is definitely not the forum to engage in this sort of discussion. Also, reading ShowHBK call ANYONE on this site ignorant is straight comedy gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 And constantly spend money fixing shit they break or destroy as opposed to buying racecar parts that I destroy? This right here... little fuckers don't care what they break or how much it costs you to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 This right here... little fuckers don't care what they break or how much it costs you to fix. and no matter how hard you try to teach them value, it just never fucking sinks in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 I spent $465 to have my shit clipped. Insurance reimbursed me all of that. Take home: Both the Insurance company and I know how expensive those little fuckers are and it's infinitely cheaper to permanently prevent them in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Public schools shouldn't be responsible for teaching basic skills, parents should. Until that can be enforced, we're fucked. If the parents dont know themselves where do we start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 If the parents dont know themselves where do we start? With birth control. Edit: my parents didn't teach me many things they should have and I didn't turn out to be a complete fucktard so there is hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 and no matter how hard you try to teach them value, it just never fucking sinks in. yup, they grew up in an age where things are just handed to them. Things are just a click away and we are parents are afraid to say no. (well I have no problem saying no... mom on the other hand... the only person she says no to is me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I spent $465 to have my shit clipped. Insurance reimbursed me all of that. Take home: Both the Insurance company and I know how expensive those little fuckers are and it's infinitely cheaper to permanently prevent them in the first place. Except their business model depends on them being born.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 yup, they grew up in an age where things are just handed to them. Things are just a click away and we are parents are afraid to say no. (well I have no problem saying no... mom on the other hand... the only person she says no to is me) preach it brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Evidently black lives don't matter.....especially given the way he was treated after being knocked out. People just leave him there, do nothing to the dick who punched him, rifled through the dudes pockets and left him in the gutter to be run over by a Taxi! (video on nightly news is shocking) Really? I'm speechless after seeing it. Amazing but not surprising that the family is going after 7/11 for money. Guy hasn't been dead one day and they are suing for money. Never-mind the rest of the community and the fact that they treated this guy like a pile of dog shit. Their own community they clearly don't feel black lives matter. Sad for all of humanity. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-bartender-death-lawsuit-0421-20160420-story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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