Occupy Dallas

[Denny]

just throwing this out there... but there was a time where Americans could drop out of high school and become something. the focus has become so fixed on a college education not skills. Everyone wants a easy office job outsourcing to someone else, but people just aren't willing to pursue it any more. Most drop outs who make it, make it because they had to, they had drive and work ethic, or families to support. They were forced to succeed, kids today graduate and expect to succeed. And it really pissed me off because half of them half no skills or work ethic and they would end up under my boss's wing and i had to fix all the mistakes they made. Thats the reason I own my own company, and dabble in other types of finance.

I've had more issues with work ethic and incompetence from the college grads that worked both under and above me than I have with those that have worked their way in/up on their own without a formal education and stupid piece of paper stating they spent some time in school post-high school.

Granted, there are several professions that require advanced education that no one should argue its necessity (doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc) but employers are missing out on great employees with proven work experience (even specific to the job in question) to that stupid piece of paper and some brat with no experience.

[Denny]

It is only about theft through purchasing power if you have put your money in something that doesn't adjust for inflation. That is, the government steals from people who don't invest wisely. As I said above, the other choice is an inflexible money supply based on something like gold where wealth is destroyed every 20 years because credit dries up.

Or just build an economy that says FUCK DEBT... just sayin'.

[347Mike]

just throwing this out there... but there was a time where Americans could drop out of high school and become something. the focus has become so fixed on a college education not skills. Everyone wants a easy office job outsourcing to someone else, but people just aren't willing to pursue it any more. Most drop outs who make it, make it because they had to, they had drive and work ethic, or families to support. They were forced to succeed, kids today graduate and expect to succeed. And it really pissed me off because half of them half no skills or work ethic and they would end up under my boss's wing and i had to fix all the mistakes they made. Thats the reason I own my own company, and dabble in other types of finance.

You still can. Maybe not so much the highschool but you definitely don't need the college part.

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, The FB guy, all college drop outs. I am sure there are more but those popped into my head.

[Silverback]

You still can. Maybe not so much the highschool but you definitely don't need the college part.

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, The FB guy, all college drop outs. I am sure there are more but those popped into my head.

Agreed, but those are the exception, not the norm.

[Denny]

Agreed, but those are the exception, not the norm.

Bro, you're one web page away from being a social media tycoon!

[mstng86]

Soooooooooo it's 9:20am, how is the protest going?

[Silverback]

Bro, you're one web page away from being a social media tycoon!

Fuck Social Media, I'll stick with Furburger. Furburger Magazine had some downs in the last several quarters, but now that BroncoJohnny is back running things, we should have a big FY13 with the relaunch of the "Granny Doin Wrong" series, and the latest additions "Face Down in the Toilet" and "Stuff Her Full of Household Items".

[Broncojohnny]

Or just build an economy that says FUCK DEBT... just sayin'.

Idealistic nonsense. Besides, it has already been done. In medieval Europe loaning money for interest was considered to be a sin, the sin of usury. The Jews did it though because they didn't fall under the guidance of the Pope. That is why people hate the Jews, their actions with money lending were viewed as predatory by christians.

Saying you won't have an economy with debt is like saying you are going to extinguish the sun. If you can't put money to work then why even accumulate wealth in the first place? Seems to me that idea would just encourage spending everything a person makes.

[mustangguy289]

Am I reading these threads right? Denny is supporting a liberal movement? A movement that wants a $20 an hr wage whether you work or not? A movement that wants all your debt erased for everyone?

[347Mike]

Idealistic nonsense. Besides, it has already been done. In medieval Europe loaning money for interest was considered to be a sin, the sin of usury. The Jews did it though because they didn't fall under the guidance of the Pope. That is why people hate the Jews, their actions with money lending were viewed as predatory by christians.

Saying you won't have an economy with debt is like saying you are going to extinguish the sun. If you can't put money to work then why even accumulate wealth in the first place? Seems to me that idea would just encourage spending everything a person makes.

People already do this... lol

[mstng86]

People already do this... lol

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Broncojohnny]

Fuck Social Media, I'll stick with Furburger. Furburger Magazine had some downs in the last several quarters, but now that BroncoJohnny is back running things, we should have a big FY13 with the relaunch of the "Granny Doin Wrong" series, and the latest additions "Face Down in the Toilet" and "Stuff Her Full of Household Items".

Don't forget our new advertising deal with the appropriately named burger chain "In and Out".

[Denny]

Idealistic nonsense. Besides, it has already been done. In medieval Europe loaning money for interest was considered to be a sin, the sin of usury. The Jews did it though because they didn't fall under the guidance of the Pope. That is why people hate the Jews, their actions with money lending were viewed as predatory by christians.

Saying you won't have an economy with debt is like saying you are going to extinguish the sun. If you can't put money to work then why even accumulate wealth in the first place? Seems to me that idea would just encourage spending everything a person makes.

Most of the working class is already there, Alan. They just add the option of debt to it to put them outside of their means. It's killing them.

Am I reading these threads right? Denny is supporting a liberal movement? A movement that wants a $20 an hr wage whether you work or not? A movement that wants all your debt erased for everyone?

What the holy fuck are you talking about?!?!

People already do this... lol

Right. Most people don't have the luxury of putting any extra money to use to counter inflation like some of us. They shouldn't have to, though. If they earned a certain amount, they should be able to spend it at that value whenever they want. This crap only forces people to put it into the "system" and most lose it anyway.

[mustangguy289]

What the holy fuck are you talking about?!?!

.

Watching the news this morning and ready some things online told me that these are some of the issues these protestors are wanting. Then reading on here it seems you are supportive. I was asking if I was wrong or right. That is all.

[Denny]

Watching the news this morning and ready some things online told me that these are some of the issues these protestors are wanting. Then reading on here it seems you are supportive. I was asking if I was wrong or right. That is all.

There are several hundred thousand people protesting nation wide for several hundred different reasons. Conveniently, the media is focusing on the crapbags like pictured on page one.

I seriously doubt those people and I could be in the same room together for more than 30 seconds.