People Power

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Originally Posted by 555-04Q2

Yes, because some of us got off our backsides and did something about it :)

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Let us know what should those poor African kids do when they have nothing to eat, who have zero chances to go to school, because there is no school where they live.
Equal chance my arse.

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Originally Posted by Rudy Tamasz

Absolutely. Watch the headlines today. "Rudy slams Bono for populism, insists on shutting him up."

I find it interesting, though, that these people went all the way to the upper steps of the social ladder and now criticise the modern day vices and problems standing on piles of money.

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So you are slamming them for standing up for a good cause? How dare they side with the poor?!
I wonder where do you get these ideas.

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Originally Posted by chuck34

Or do you take the personal responsibility for your own situation, and get the education you need to get a job that is not so easily outsourced? And if you don't currently have the education, do you also take the responsibility to work menial jobs (fast food and what-not) to make it through?

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There are 31 million people currently unemployed and underemployed in the US. You'd think a nation would take responsibility for it's own people.
Of course that is what business people in the United States want though isn't it? A nation full of dolts who are barely smart enough to work in menial jobs and operate the wheels of industry but still stupid enough not to realise they're being screwed.

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Originally Posted by chuck34

Or do you just protest?

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When you have a pathetic government which either can not or will not help its own citizenry, and a private sector which point blank refuses to, what other options are open?

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Originally Posted by ioan

Let us know what should those poor African kids do when they have nothing to eat, who have zero chances to go to school, because there is no school where they live.
Equal chance my arse.

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You know as well as I do that equal chance can only apply in a free society that embraces the free market.

Here is a list of the 50 poorest countries.
World's 50 Poorest Countries

They are all either totalitarian and/or Socialist governments or are trying to escape from under the yoke of those very same systems.

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Originally Posted by Rollo

There are 31 million people currently unemployed and underemployed in the US. You'd think a nation would take responsibility for it's own people.

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And what is the government suppose to do? It is not a government's job to provide jobs.

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Originally Posted by Rollo

Of course that is what business people in the United States want though isn't it? A nation full of dolts who are barely smart enough to work in menial jobs and operate the wheels of industry but still stupid enough not to realise they're being screwed.

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If you believe that is what business wants then it is painfully obvious you have no clue whatsoever.

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Originally Posted by Rollo

When you have a pathetic government which either can not or will not help its own citizenry, and a private sector which point blank refuses to, what other options are open?

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You can protest against a government you have a disagreement with but you have no right to protest a private enterprise unless it violates your right. Not giving you a job is not a violation of anyone's rights.

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Originally Posted by ioan

Let us know what should those poor African kids do when they have nothing to eat, who have zero chances to go to school, because there is no school where they live.
Equal chance my arse.

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:?: :(

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Originally Posted by ioan

Funny thing is that's exactly what I pay for a pair of jeans! That only means that no matter where and how cheap the jeans are produced, we will always pay the price for them, it's just the profits of the jeans producing companies that feel the difference.

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American retail trade is a whole different universe from European trade with a different price scale. The difference is, Yanks make money off turnover. They prefer to have a smaller margin of profit but sell more items and do that fast. The U.S. is a consumer's paradise. At the same time Euros have high taxes and stuff and need to keep every item in stock till some poor guy comes and buys it at a ridiculous price.

Last time I was in the U.S. I paid $20 for a pair of simple but incredibly good looking Wranglers. I also paid close to $40 for a fancier Levi's. Last time I bought a fancy Levi's in Europe I paid $100 and that was a discount from $200. Go figure.

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Originally Posted by anthonyvop

You can protest against a government you have a disagreement with but you have no right to protest a private enterprise unless it violates your right.

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Whatever happened to the idea of a free society :confused:

Here's a list of the most unequal countries:
The 39 Most Unequal Countries In The World

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Lady Thatcher, like Ronald Reagan, believed that if the rich got richer, everybody would benefit. Now many economists believe that inequality hinders growth."

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...t-1329614.html

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Originally Posted by Roamy

Yes you are correct Ben, if I were rich you could look up the word "Dirty old Man with many Latin Women" and you would see my picture. My yacht would be named "Cum Tank" Cohiba and Benziger Winery would deliver weekly.
I would finally play enough golf to shoot my age. And I would not have enough time to even piss on the social ladder.

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Splendid.

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Originally Posted by anthonyvop

You can protest against a government you have a disagreement with but you have no right to protest a private enterprise unless it violates your right. Not giving you a job is not a violation of anyone's rights.

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You are in favour of freedom, as you never tire of telling us. Therefore, this statement renders you a hypocrite of extraordinary proportions.