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[QUOTE=Stan Da Man]Americans may have a lot of other despicable qualities. Greed, however, is not one of them. If measured by how much we give to charities, less fortunate people and developing countries, Americans are the least greedy people.[/QUOTE]Not to complicate the issue, but it is conceivable that there are a helluvalot of greedy folks in the USA and also a helluvalot of very giving, unselfish folks.
Now that sounds more like it.
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BM.[QUOTE=Doggboy]there are a helluvalot of greedy folks in the USA and also a helluvalot of very giving, unselfish folks.[/QUOTE]
May I apologize for painting all Americans with such a wide brush: Greed. My belief is that we have a cultural problem, shop until you drop mentality. Not until we hit bottom is anything going to change. And to get back to Obama, he is my guy. I just find it refreshing to have a down to Earth person in the White House and attempting to put his best foot forward. My feelings. Not him or anyone else can stop this train wreck.
Ever wish you had not said anything?
[QUOTE=Damman]May I apologize for painting all Americans with such a wide brush: Greed. My belief is that we have a cultural problem, shop until you drop mentality. Not until we hit bottom is anything going to change. And to get back to Obama, he is my guy. I just find it refreshing to have a down to Earth person in the White House and attempting to put his best foot forward. My feelings. Not him or anyone else can stop this train wreck.
Ever wish you had not said anything?[/QUOTE]Ha ha. I feel your pain. But yes, the shop til you drop mentality probably hits it closer.
Speaking of greedy cocksuckers, I heard a rumor a few weeks ago that some of the AIG execs were dropping into BsAs this coming week and staying at the Alvear hotel. This rumor came from a friend who is usually in the know, but I have not been able to confirm the arrival of said greedy cocksuckers. They might be throwing some of that bailout bonus money at the hookers in Madahos and Black.
[QUOTE=Damman]according to my DD-214, two bronze stars and think there is a Purple Heart in there somewhere[/QUOTE]All I have to say
[QUOTE=Damman]May I apologize for painting all Americans with such a wide brush: Greed. My belief is that we have a cultural problem, shop until you drop mentality. Not until we hit bottom is anything going to change. And to get back to Obama, he is my guy. I just find it refreshing to have a down to Earth person in the White House and attempting to put his best foot forward. My feelings. Not him or anyone else can stop this train wreck. [/QUOTE]OK Damman. Sorry if I took your point too literally. I can agree that we have a culture too dependent on consumer spending. Can't agree on the "hitting bottom" stuff, but that's quibbling.
I've never voted Democrat for president but would have voted for Obama if I had voted. I disagree with much of what he is doing right now, but not everything, and I'm not going to pass judgment until he's had a fair chance. Two month, IMO, is not enough time, especially given the hand he was dealt.
That said, I don't think the situation is anywhere near as dire as Obama or the media portray it. I keep hearing the comparisons to the Great Depression but not from anyone who actually lived through that time period, such as my folks. This is a blip by comparison. It may be a bigger blip than the last recession, but it's still a blip.
A few of my law school classmates worked with Obama at one of the law firm's where he cut his teeth as a summer associate. They didn't like him and would not agree that he's a down to earth type of guy (they said he is completely full of himself, and this was nearly two years before he got elected president) But, they would agree that he is a smart guy.
This week, I think Obama may finally be figuring out what he's been doing wrong since taking office: If you act like everything's falling apart, then it will. Reagan understood that; I think Obama's finally figuring it out.
I always enjoy the banter in this thread. Cheers!
[QUOTE=Damman]Perhaps I have misunderstood, but according to my DD-214, two bronze stars and think there is a Purple Heart in there somewhere, earned my right to freedom of speech. I do not want this to take on a personal note, but it did hit a nerve.[/QUOTE]Thank you for your service to our country.
Painting my personal beliefs with a wide brush hits a nerve with me, as well.