Does anyone think that we run and run all day and in the end there really isn't
a point to doing all running around i mean in america the price for something
has doubled in the past 2 years it seems like the dollars is almsot worhtless in
the american life is any other country like this
The value of the dollar in America today is much lower than the value of the
dollar about 40 years ago; back in the 1960s, the value of the dollar was
actually worth about $4.17 and the value of the dollar today is approximately
$.67, perhaps even lower than that, which is a huge contrast. Because the
changes over time have been so drastic, the number of homeless people has
greatly increased. A lot has to do with spending for unneeded things such as a
pointless war that could've been prevented or even spending more and more on
things that are diminishing in quantity, which implies the concept of supply and
demand. Thus, because we are demanding more and more due to diminishing
quantities, inflation sets in and that constitutes the decrease in the value of
money. Also, for a fact, the rich people seem to be saving up their money while
the poorer people seem to be spending their money. Every bit of money nowadays
seems to count, so it's wise to also be more conservative and not spend on so
much luxuries.
Rich saving their money? Looks more like they're stealing it to me. What Dubbya
did may have been legal at the time, but was criminal during Enron. They seem to
be raiding the coffers when the slightest wind blows through. This seems like a
lack of confidence in their own abilities. I mean if they could turn it around,
and make twice as much they would right? Looks like today's leadership is really
lacking in talent.
Not only are they raiding the coffers, they're raiding our liberties too. If
they had any idea what brings about loyalty, they would find no need to pursue
the illusion of control. Since they've grown so apart from the people they say
they are serving, they've grown afraid. Again, looks to me like they have no
confidence in their own abilities. Why make something, when you can just get by
with what you have? I know when I'm out of school, I'm gone.
Quote by animefreak3This seems like a
lack of confidence in their own abilities. I mean if they could turn it around,
and make twice as much they would right? Looks like today's leadership is really
lacking in talent.
I wouldn't say that leadership is lacking
in talent because there are some people who agree that the leadership is fine as
it is. It is the events we experienced that led us and many other people to
believe that we are being mislead by the authorities. In addition, our
positions, whether they may be rich, poor, working in a low-paying job, working
in a high-paying job, or even where we live, have an impact on what we think
about how the government runs. Most likely, if you have a low-paying job, it
will not be enough to support you if you're on your own because of rent rates,
which went up recently by almost 3 percent to 5 percent. Eventually, the rent in
certain places may not be affordable for the poor or even middle-class people,
so they are forced to leave for a place in which the rent is more affordable,
though they may not like the place if they don't have a choice in the
matter.
Several years ago, gas prices were about half as much as they are today, but
because of the lack in resources in our world today, inflation has set in.
Inflation has also set in because of governmental issues, such as the war on
terror and even plans to improve certain foundations because they are losing
proper support. To many of us, the government may be cheating us in giving them
money, and unfortunately, it is an inevitable process after the decisions are
made. That's why the amount of conservation of money has been on the rise
especially among those who can't afford but so much.
As for our liberties, we still do have them. It depends on what we think of as
our liberties and how much our liberties are affected by the government. There
are some people who think that they will find more and better liberties
elsewhere from America because they think that America is no longer the country
they can get justice from.
I didn't realize, it's been so long since I've been stateside. But being in
Japan makes me appreciate the prices of things on base, which are at the lower
and most reasonable American rates...
Quote by animefreak3This seems like a
lack of confidence in their own abilities. I mean if they could turn it around,
and make twice as much they would right? Looks like today's leadership is really
lacking in talent.
I wouldn't say that leadership is lacking in talent, because there are some
people who agree that the leadership is fine as it is.
You either didn't understand my point, or didn't answer it? B/c that's a null
statement. I said A and then B, so by implication C might be true. You didn't
answer A, or B. Let alone answer C. As for your following implication, the rich
are not the government. I was discussing:
Quote by melmachine18Also, for a
fact, the rich people seem to be saving up their money
...
Re-read what I said in light of the above. Enron, and other large corporations
have a huge impact on our at home economy.
Quote by melmachine18As for our
liberties, we still do have them.
No, we don't. This has been on on going topic in 2600 magazine. It's been in the
news, and in other places. Here's a single example, and I have many more:
You need to know what liberties you had, before you know just what you lost.
Other free speech, and innovation technologies are being battled out over
software where there is money to be made. Bye bye more liberties.
Quote by melmachine18It depends on
what we think of as our liberties, and how much our liberties are affected by
the government. There are some people who think that they will find more and
better liberties elsewhere from America because they think that America is no
longer the country they can get justice from.
No, it doesn't. And yes, you hit the nail right on the head there at the end.
Read the article, and find more like it, then think about what I had to say. You
may in time feel like you agree?
maybe the rich SEEM to be saving their money because they're rich.....even if
they spent a whole lot, they'd still have plenty of money left, lol!
the poor seem like they're spending it all because .....they're
POOR...everything is a luxury
I have to honestly ask whats meant by 'luxuries', in this convo. I come from a
relatively poor family, and in one context it can be said that this computer,
the TV, the dvd player, my anime collection, my books, ALL are luxuries.
But are they? Have you ever lived when its just food, water, heat and light, and
thats all you get? I say this because for 3 yrs I did, due to my dad being out
of work due to multiple back operations, brother not contributing, MY being too
young to work..my mom`s $7.50 an hr just wasnt enough to do more than cover
that, and we still fell through on bills.
Lemme tell you, thats no life. Thats not living. Too many neccesities, things
that bring you joy, comfort, entertainment, etc, are considered luxuries. This
is *2005*, not prehistory. We need to move beyond mere survival as 'eating and
sleeping in a shelter'.
...ok, I went off on another rant again. Sorry, but it has to be said.
Very good point Teryon! Mankind does not live on bread & wine alone. Where
would I be w/o all of my books. I have a hord, and some cost real money (over
100$ regularly) since I don't read fiction.
Quote by animefreak3And yes, you hit
the nail right on the head there at the end. Read the article, and find more
like it, then think about what I had to say. You may in time feel like you
agree?
After assessing all of the information, now I do feel
that liberties are being lost in America. Maybe I'm wrapped up doing other
things besides paying attention to the world news, but however, I now know that
eventually, because the economy and society is changing, more and more liberties
will be lost. And, it is the ways of the leaders that make it seem they aren't
talented and aren't meant for handling such complications other than to make
things worse for the people.
I also agree with Teryon that perhaps it does take more than the basic needs
like water, shelter, and food, to survive in this present-day world, given that
the circumstances are complicating.
Quote by TeryonI have to honestly ask
whats meant by 'luxuries', in this convo. I come
from a relatively poor family, and in one context it can be said that
this computer, the TV, the dvd player, my anime collection, my books,
ALL are luxuries. But are they? Have you ever lived when its just food,
water, heat and light, and thats all you get? I say this because for 3
yrs I did, due to my dad being out of work due to multiple back
operations, brother not contributing, MY being too young to work..my
mom`s $7.50 an hr just wasnt enough to do more than cover that, and we
still fell through on bills.
Lemme tell you, thats no life. Thats not living. Too many neccesities,
things that bring you joy, comfort, entertainment, etc, are considered
luxuries. This is *2005*, not prehistory. We need to move beyond mere
survival as 'eating and sleeping in a shelter'.
...ok, I went off on another rant again. Sorry, but it has to be
said.
me too Teryon-duude! we were in your same situation for most of my life(food,
cold water and light, tho lol!), and today it feels so good to have a t.v.,
computer, and videogames!! i find the greatest satisfaction in taking a hot
shower, too.....yeah what were once considered luxuries seem more like
necessities today
Does anyone think that we run and run all day and in the end there really isn't a point to doing all running around i mean in america the price for something has doubled in the past 2 years it seems like the dollars is almsot worhtless in the american life is any other country like this
The value of the dollar in America today is much lower than the value of the dollar about 40 years ago; back in the 1960s, the value of the dollar was actually worth about $4.17 and the value of the dollar today is approximately $.67, perhaps even lower than that, which is a huge contrast. Because the changes over time have been so drastic, the number of homeless people has greatly increased. A lot has to do with spending for unneeded things such as a pointless war that could've been prevented or even spending more and more on things that are diminishing in quantity, which implies the concept of supply and demand. Thus, because we are demanding more and more due to diminishing quantities, inflation sets in and that constitutes the decrease in the value of money. Also, for a fact, the rich people seem to be saving up their money while the poorer people seem to be spending their money. Every bit of money nowadays seems to count, so it's wise to also be more conservative and not spend on so much luxuries.
Rich saving their money? Looks more like they're stealing it to me. What Dubbya did may have been legal at the time, but was criminal during Enron. They seem to be raiding the coffers when the slightest wind blows through. This seems like a lack of confidence in their own abilities. I mean if they could turn it around, and make twice as much they would right? Looks like today's leadership is really lacking in talent.
Not only are they raiding the coffers, they're raiding our liberties too. If they had any idea what brings about loyalty, they would find no need to pursue the illusion of control. Since they've grown so apart from the people they say they are serving, they've grown afraid. Again, looks to me like they have no confidence in their own abilities. Why make something, when you can just get by with what you have? I know when I'm out of school, I'm gone.
I wouldn't say that leadership is lacking in talent because there are some people who agree that the leadership is fine as it is. It is the events we experienced that led us and many other people to believe that we are being mislead by the authorities. In addition, our positions, whether they may be rich, poor, working in a low-paying job, working in a high-paying job, or even where we live, have an impact on what we think about how the government runs. Most likely, if you have a low-paying job, it will not be enough to support you if you're on your own because of rent rates, which went up recently by almost 3 percent to 5 percent. Eventually, the rent in certain places may not be affordable for the poor or even middle-class people, so they are forced to leave for a place in which the rent is more affordable, though they may not like the place if they don't have a choice in the matter.
Several years ago, gas prices were about half as much as they are today, but because of the lack in resources in our world today, inflation has set in. Inflation has also set in because of governmental issues, such as the war on terror and even plans to improve certain foundations because they are losing proper support. To many of us, the government may be cheating us in giving them money, and unfortunately, it is an inevitable process after the decisions are made. That's why the amount of conservation of money has been on the rise especially among those who can't afford but so much.
As for our liberties, we still do have them. It depends on what we think of as our liberties and how much our liberties are affected by the government. There are some people who think that they will find more and better liberties elsewhere from America because they think that America is no longer the country they can get justice from.
I didn't realize, it's been so long since I've been stateside. But being in Japan makes me appreciate the prices of things on base, which are at the lower and most reasonable American rates...
You either didn't understand my point, or didn't answer it? B/c that's a null statement. I said A and then B, so by implication C might be true. You didn't answer A, or B. Let alone answer C. As for your following implication, the rich are not the government. I was discussing:
Re-read what I said in light of the above. Enron, and other large corporations have a huge impact on our at home economy.
No, we don't. This has been on on going topic in 2600 magazine. It's been in the news, and in other places. Here's a single example, and I have many more:
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20050623-5033.html
You need to know what liberties you had, before you know just what you lost. Other free speech, and innovation technologies are being battled out over software where there is money to be made. Bye bye more liberties.
No, it doesn't. And yes, you hit the nail right on the head there at the end. Read the article, and find more like it, then think about what I had to say. You may in time feel like you agree?
in america a dollar can get you a million dallors. if you put in in the casino
maybe the rich SEEM to be saving their money because they're rich.....even if they spent a whole lot, they'd still have plenty of money left, lol!
the poor seem like they're spending it all because .....they're POOR...everything is a luxury
I have to honestly ask whats meant by 'luxuries', in this convo. I come from a relatively poor family, and in one context it can be said that this computer, the TV, the dvd player, my anime collection, my books, ALL are luxuries.
But are they? Have you ever lived when its just food, water, heat and light, and thats all you get? I say this because for 3 yrs I did, due to my dad being out of work due to multiple back operations, brother not contributing, MY being too young to work..my mom`s $7.50 an hr just wasnt enough to do more than cover that, and we still fell through on bills.
Lemme tell you, thats no life. Thats not living. Too many neccesities, things that bring you joy, comfort, entertainment, etc, are considered luxuries. This is *2005*, not prehistory. We need to move beyond mere survival as 'eating and sleeping in a shelter'.
...ok, I went off on another rant again. Sorry, but it has to be said.
Very good point Teryon! Mankind does not live on bread & wine alone. Where would I be w/o all of my books. I have a hord, and some cost real money (over 100$ regularly) since I don't read fiction.
After assessing all of the information, now I do feel that liberties are being lost in America. Maybe I'm wrapped up doing other things besides paying attention to the world news, but however, I now know that eventually, because the economy and society is changing, more and more liberties will be lost. And, it is the ways of the leaders that make it seem they aren't talented and aren't meant for handling such complications other than to make things worse for the people.
I also agree with Teryon that perhaps it does take more than the basic needs like water, shelter, and food, to survive in this present-day world, given that the circumstances are complicating.
Perhaps more internet news will suffice for me?
me too Teryon-duude! we were in your same situation for most of my life(food, cold water and light, tho lol!), and today it feels so good to have a t.v., computer, and videogames!! i find the greatest satisfaction in taking a hot shower, too.....yeah what were once considered luxuries seem more like necessities today