Posted by Billy NY on March 27, 2015 at 09:43:46 from (104.228.35.235):
In Reply to: Our Economy posted by John in La on March 27, 2015 at 06:41:36:
Your observations point out a scenario within people or a population that may not take the time to step back, take a look around and be thankful for what they have. Take everything else away, just leave housing and a means to earn a living. If a United States citizen can't recognize at this point, with just a job and housing, that they have more to be thankful for, than much of the population in many other countries, or for just being a human being in reasonably good health, that person ought to "inspect their expect". Our military people are volunteers today, which reinforce the foundation of the freedom that allows our existence. Why is it that a free society such as ours, eventually becomes soft, selfish, ungrateful, takes more than they give, if they give at all, leading to the brink of or with a destiny of collapse on the horizon? We as a whole are all better than that, some may just need a general Patton to light a fire under their behinds, so be it, we are far better than that no matter what it takes. Luxury and the increase of it, when it should be back to the basics across the board, sustaining our great nation, or polishing away the tarnish that covers the gleaming light of freedom which our flag truly represents.
Forget the plains, they need to go somewhere much worse to "cleanse the doors of perception" say a third world country where you are day to day, hour to hour or by the minute in regards to safety, being fed, all the while knowing that the cockroach or rat you hunted all day, that might be your only meal for indefinite period, that or the dirt under your feet, someone else wants it and would fight to the death to take everything you have to get it. You think then, the rationalization or epiphany would occur in their head? You were born in the U.S. or you immigrated here, became a citizen, you have won the lottery, and when you look at the American Flag the hairs stand up on your body, because you know what it represents. If that is not the case, then serve your country, then see if that happens.
Every single one of us could be gone tomorrow, we see it all the time, this will never end, its life. All the material things, all your alleged problems, they mean nothing at that point, it does not matter and its value is 0. I've seen the flashy types who live so far beyond their means, they are hollow inside, burdened with debt for some fancy this or that material item, lifestyle or what is their perceived reality. I've seen in my life, those who have mismanaged their affairs, squandering resources that should have otherwise been protected and used wisely. I've seen those who wait patiently like a vulture to have a chance at someone else's worldly possessions for monetary gain or who have dishonorably changed things in their favor so they are the first to get the lions share of the carcass. People are fools by nature, its those that recognize this and take corrective action to preserve what they have, live honorably, help others more than themselves and make sound decisions that provide a stable life, not one of flash and glitter. Some of the things people do in our society is far beyond my comprehension. I will never come to terms with some of the things that people do. Those that I am referring to just continue on in ignorance or plainly just don't know any better at all. Many of those reside in our prisons, or still walk amongst us destined to return.
I have seen people fight to the bitter end in a divorce or similar situation, exhibiting the worst behavior a human being can, over what, something that at the end of the day, the end of our lives that is absolutely meaningless, these people are thankful for nothing, they have lost sight of reality permanently. Yet they want to be as mean and miserable to each other, squander all their resources, ruin the other without prejudice, having no conscience to do so, all the while they are in the wrong themselves but found or was afforded the means to exploit the system. Either or both could take the high road, settle the matter and live to honor their agreement. Today, for the most part, a persons word has the same value as monopoly money.
In my life, I have been to places I did not want to be, where my existence could be snuffed out if you made a mistake. I have faced and lived through homelessness (still went to work everyday until I could provide a place to live) been sick to the point of being scared beyond belief without a care from anyone because you are far away from home, have no one to help or lean on. I have been without food for days because my job did not pay enough to provide anything else beyond the bills that must be paid. I have walked to work, taken the bus, and even made use of the time for exercise by running to work, until such time I could afford a vehicle again, as the previous one old, worn out or too costly to repair and in those days, old vehicles available were simple to work on. I went to work no matter what, walk, hitchhike, take the bus, catch a ride and even just took home without permission, the company truck because it was too late, the gates were locked, the owner never said anything because they knew given the pay, that's what you get. Same owner I delivered all their party supplies for the holidays, cases upon cases of this and that, box truck half full of all kinds of liquor, food, supplies, to a home worth millions with a pair of top of the line brand new mercedes automobiles in the driveway. I can recall having to go to work to this same job with a severe injury, a deep puncture wound that could have bled me out, but if I did not, I don't eat, may not have a place to live and the result could be about the same. Instinct tells you to push on, deal with things as they arrive, not a moment sooner.
All of that inspired me to do better, go back to school, achieve success, earning a college education from a fine university, opening the door for a good career. 4-5 years prior I was on the street for 4 months, working mostly crap jobs lived in my truck, used a public bathroom for hygiene. One was in retail electronic sales, residential and or high end audio and video equipment. My co workers were great people, several of them having learned of my situation, invited me to their homes to stay, I'd rotate so as not to impose, but was welcome for as long as it took, found that $90/week room, 8 people, 2 bathrooms, was not much but it was heaven compared to the street! Mind you that same job provided me with the single largest take home paycheck to this date that I have ever earned. It took 105 hours of my time to earn $1700 and change after taxes, the gross was over 2k. I was as exhausted as I could be, but that helped me improve my situation immensely and I earned it, all of it. Only because it was the holiday season, the rest of the year you starved while the tumbleweed rolled around in the store so to speak. Just kept checking the ads in the paper, got hired as a D8k operator, a trade I did for about 5 years in total, skills I was glad to learn and master. I was able to get an entry level job as an assistant construction superintendent on a pipe job, went to college at night, earned my diploma with just under a 4.0 GPA. I eventually made it to senior level project management working on projects exceeding $200M. That was a far cry from where I started. No one handed any of that to me, it was earned with hard work and dedication. Years later, leading up to the current time, I am literally starting over, after the last company I worked for dissolved, it was time for a break for me, did that, was self employed for much of the time and tried to find work in that field again with a company, the economy tanked, the time elapsed and I'm on the outside looking in, again LOL ! This time at least I have provided a means to live, a meager one at that, I do not complain because there is nothing worth complaining about, period. Sure it ticks me off at times, take a deep breathe, look around, take a walk, you soon realize what you have and you must be thankful. Often times I'll just go help a neighbor, always a tree that has fallen, a lawnmower that's broke down or a lawn, leaves or snowfall that needs to be dealt with. Standing there and complaining.... there is a better use of my time. Go help someone, in some way or shape, you'll feel much better later and you have done something of value that is of benefit.
2 days ago, I spent a good part of the day at the V.A., I hear all this crap on the news or what have you, complaining about same. Those people working there are to be commended, they are truly honorable people helping veterans through their times of need. From the time you arrive until the time you leave. They had a suggestion box, anyone who complains ought to have their head examined, only thing I could say is "don't change a darned thing" A very positive experience.
Yesterday and its been a long while and I don't know when it will change, but I had a great interview with a national company in regards to a project director position, for job at a manufacturing facility they have a long term contract with. The project is growing, with a new $30m production line going in and it created several positions to keep up with it. I was shortlisted and anticipate the formal interview. Still means nothing at this point could go either way, did my best, if I don't get it, I'll just keep plugging away, I've been at it for 7 years with no luck so far, ticks me off at times but if it never happens, there is nothing to complain about, in the end, none of it really matters.
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