Comments on: Please Tip

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:39:24 +0000

its a joke about the economy ppl i mean how stupid r u

By: zeldawarrior

zeldawarrior — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:53:32 +0000

it’s a joke.
why do americans feel the need to point fingers and blame?
if we all just laughed instead, we could cure cancer.
or maybe not…
but let’s give it a try?

By: was ist dass

was ist dass — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:25:25 +0000

Usually, if I’m not mistaken, you don’t write “dollars” after using “$” in front of numbers…but I guess working in a coffee shop explains that.

By: amoslanka

amoslanka — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:24:57 +0000

“the President of the United States recently announced a $700 billion bailout plans for banks and financial institutions. One of the ironies about this financial crisis is that it makes action on poverty look utterly achievable. It would cost $5 billion to save six million children’s lives. World leaders could find 140 times that amount for the banking system in a week. How can they now tell us that action for the poorest on the planet is too expensive?”

- Archbishop of York

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By: Jon Borb

Jon Borb — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:43:08 +0000

America will soon have its first communist president, not that it is a bad thing. Some equality will do society some good

By: amoslanka

amoslanka — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:43:26 +0000

@rick — You’re right about communism, but the problem is that the perception of communism, especially in the west, is one that is entirely misguided by the hijacking of the communist label by the many “communist” states during the twentieth century. Obviously, Stalinism and Maoism, the two most catastrophic totalitarian regimes of that century (followed closely by nazi fascism) do not entail the true definitions and theory set forth by guys lke Marx and Engels. Yet, especially as Americans, we equate “communism” with that type of totalitarianism, doing injustice to the true idealist ideas.

Also as you say, greed is a human condition. I would add to that by saying that it is an increasing human condition and is a primary driver that causes (within the scope of this world) Capitalism to trump Communism in terms of stable forms of large-scale socio-economic systems.

There is, of course, so much more to say about these issues, but I’ll save that for another time.

I also appreciated your saying that the market goes up and down. Your steadfast mind is rare, my friend.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:44:28 +0000

Communism as an ideal is very attractive. All one, equal, taking care of all needs. Communism in practice soon degrades because people realize that no matter how hard they work, they all get the same. so the guy sleeping on the job gets the same as the guy busting his ass. so the hard workers soon stop working so hard, productivity goes down. and eventually come the bread lines.
Like it or not, greed is a part of the human condition. it is what makes people bust their ass at work to get the reward. to invent things, be famous, admired by your peers. to find out what other people need, create industry, hire other people, and get rich.
we were on a huge positive financial run the last several years. those can never last forever. the bubble always pops. then it goes down. and then it goes up again.
don’t panic.

By: brianshaw

brianshaw — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:03:00 +0000

Julie,
The only people that say things like that are 1) people who have never lived under communist régime for any significant time or, 2) people who have neither the willingness or gumption to make a way for themselves. What communist nation have you resided in for any length of time that makes your statement even half credible?

Sure America and capitalism are not perfect, but America is still the best country to live in bar none. I’ll say to you like I’d say to any other Jeremiah Wrights of the world: If you don’t like it here in America, move to where it is you do like. In fact, I’d consider paying a tax that would help finance the emigration of those that want to “communize” America–how’s that for selfishness?

By: darcZombie

darcZombie — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:15:59 +0000

I’m trying to understand how our attitude hasn’t changed much in the last 500 years? Our country began in 1776 so with my math skills I get 232 years. And actually NAZI was simply the name of the party. They claimed socialism but they were really fascist.

By: Celena

Celena — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:05:13 +0000

Hurray for bailouts!

Giving money to fuel people who don’t plan on fixing the mistakes that causes them to need money is a great idea!

Keep up the good work, America!

By: rachete

rachete — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:10:43 +0000

Sad but true.

http://apaintersdiary.blogspot.com/

By: eyes4equality

eyes4equality — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:30:37 +0000

Well it looks like some people aren’t too familiar with the concept of sarcasm….

i thought it was funny.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:17:58 +0000

Why are you so scared of communists and communism? Is it because you think Hitler was a communist? He was not! Hitler was a mentally disturbed NAZI! America is (and this is the picture you portray) a selfish nation. Everyone is so concerned with covering their own ass that they step on anyone who gets in their way.
In communist and socialist nations taxes might be high but education (all education) and hospitals are free. You actually get “paid” to go to school after the age of 18.
If America is so great then why does your economy suck so bad? The American attitude doesn’t seem to have changed very much in the last 500 years. USA, USA!

By: mikester3

mikester3 — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:59:13 +0000

why would we tip if the people are already rich?

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By: brianshaw

brianshaw — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:04:12 +0000

Seneca once said, “Money has yet to make anyone rich.” Money is not the answer; most of these jokers are single, lonely, and depressed.

And as long as you see government as the source, you are doomed; not only will they control and exploit you but you will never be truly content. The “American Way” is to “make your own way” as contentment comes not from “handouts” but from “hands-on.” Give to a man his living and he’ll have no life, but give him life and he’ll make his own living; give him something for nothing and you zap him of his dignity, give him dignity and he’ll create something from nothing. Sure, these are all “pie in the sky” words but what have you offered? Most of you yap about what should be done yet you sit there idle waiting for providence to step in. If you’re so concerned, quit paying it lip service and do something about it. Get involved–give money to ministries or worthwhile charities, volunteer with some of these organizations–they do it better than the government anyway.

I don’t know what your definition of poverty is but the federal government here in America is $10 trillion dollars in debt with a budget deficit to reach $500 billion dollars this year–they are the epitome of poverty. They can’t solve the problem, they are the problem!

By: darcZombie

darcZombie — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:34:25 +0000

Barry said it right with “We are on nation,…’. We have forgotten that we are Americans. We need to look out for each other and do the best we can. No reliance on other nations. We are all allowed our opinions no matter how rude or silly we may find them. We need to unite as one to bring our nation back to prominence in the grand scheme of things and that means helping out everyone we can. Do I have my own opinions on how to do this? Yes but there is a time and place for that. Right now we need to work towards coming together as one and realizing that, we the people, run this country. Not the fat cats in DC or some corporate office. When we realize that we will be able to find someone to put in the Oval Office that will represent ALL the citizens of this nation!

By: Jon Borb

Jon Borb — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:29:31 +0000

I am an ex-investment banker who used to earn 500k a year, but recently lost my job due to circumstances which were beyond my control. I hate it when you poor folk blame us for wrecking the economy… it was the stupid government who did that, with the ‘deregulation’ and cheap money. All we did was to be a little smarter and make money while we could.

There are jobs out there, whiners… get off your asses and find them.

By: Grey

Grey — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:17:19 +0000

Sarah, the well wishers make themselves FEEL better by telling you how much they care about you. Truth is, that doesn’t help you one bit. Like the people that put the “Free Tibet” stickers on their bumpers but won’t even drive through the “bad” side of town or give a minute of their time to a local charity, its all about feeling. Here’s some meat… it’s hard out there. OK get past that. If McDonalds will hire you, go and be the best employee they have. Find a local church that preaches the good news of Christ and find hope. Meet everyone there and find support and help with child care. Maybe some little lady can keep the small kids for you. In turn, clean her house for her. Then find out what people in your area need. No matter what the state of the local economy, people need things fixed, need to eat, etc. Think about how you can meet that need and if it takes going to night school to learn a new trade or opening your own daycare to care for your kids and others, DO IT. That’s the key…do something. Everyone has excuses why they can’t. Think of just as many reasons for why nobody can stop you.