When we were kids, we loved to play in big cardboard boxes. Let’s hope as adults we don’t have to live in big cardboard boxes.. And yet no doubt the advertising would put an attractive spin in the sales pitch; or some advanced form of Google Glasses will make the cramped surroundings seem much bigger. .“Snug! Compact! Energy Efficient! The Pod House®will make you as comfortable as when you were in Mummy’s Tummy!”
No, if you steal a million, or even a billion, you still go to jail. Just ask Bernie MadoffIf you merely ‘lose’ the billion, you still get your multi-million bonus.
We can all live better with less. Junk the car, ride a bike. Down size the house, live cheap and cozy in less than 100 sq feet. Check out the small house movement.
OMG you are just a hoot!Would you expect the electric car manufacturers to offer their vehicles for free? Do you offer your repair services to low income people at lower prices or free? Have you given a homeless person one of your throw away cars or one that a customer has abandoned? I used to co-own a repair shop with my father, there was always a car or two waiting to be parted out because the owner couldn’t afford the repairs, are you fixing these up and giving them away? Didn’t think so, nextYou want people to save the environment, yet bitch when the government places free charging stations in public areas, paid for by stimulus funds your much vaunted president pushed for, lol, it’s just hilarious.Your last paragraph has so many fallacies it hard to know where to begin. You do realize that the installation of cell phone infrastructure is undertaken, in most areas, by private companies? That it’s that sort of private investment that gets those things done. Sanitary facilities require infrastructure, usually built by public utilities. If you are from a third world country you are more likely to own a cell phone then have running water or sanitary facilities for that very reason.But keep up the amusing rants, they are entertaining reading . . .
heh, that’s how the system works. the rich get richer, the poor pay for it all. the rich steal from everyone get appointed to boards or the cabinet posts. the poor steal and go to jail. got to make examples of the middle class/ poor, who think they can be like the rich.
such stupid middle class thinking. but heh it works to help rip off the poor middle class and keep the rich in power
Maybe when we’re all living in cardboard boxes and eating pet food out of a can, we’ll stop making fun at what has already happened to so many of our fellow humans and start doing something about the system. Hah!
If you’re going to make such an accusation, would you at least show some common courtesy and cite a reliable (i.e. fact-based) source for those accusations? (I may not always agree with everything that TheTrustedMechanic says, but at least he takes the trouble to actually back up what he’s saying by citing his source[s], which is why I’m a bit more inclined to actually listen to what he has to say.)
Same here I just paid the first half of my property tax (I also own) now I am baroque for 6 months then I do it over….but it sure beats the heck out of paying that much every month!
LOL, it took you over 12 hours to come back here and respond, that long to put that diatribe together.I, and my father, gave up working on cars over 30 years ago. My father passed away and I had no interest in the business.Fixated on you, lol. Your just the best target to poke at, you claim to be moderate but all of your rants are left wing drivel, pure and simple.I’m only amused by you and your left wing stupidity. You claim to harbor the truth, but fail when challenged to read other sources of information. You are a sorry little person who hates others that have been more successful in life then you are. You feel they should be penalized because they have been more successful, as if they’ve had some advantage you never did. You accuse “the rich” of cheating or breaking the law, but have scant evidence to support that meme, remember there are exceptions to just about every instance in life. You are just envious, you’ve made choices in life, some of them have not worked out as you intended, some have, but if someone has done better then you they cheated.You are, at best, a closet racist, you do recall using the phrase “token” not to long ago. I noticed you were too much of a coward to come back after using that phrase to defends its use or admit that it’s racist. I know, it’s only racist if a “republithug” or some other stupid nickname you dream up, uses it.You have nothing even remotely positive to say about someone from the other side of the political spectrum. You continuously sink into demagoguery and name calling rather then intelligently post. Most of the other trolls here at least show no shame for their left wing ranting and don’t claim to be moderate, not you.You have yourself convinced that you know the only truth and everything that pores forth from you pie hole is the gospel. It’s only the gospel according to you, and may have value for you and some close friends and family, otherwise it’s drivel.I’m a successful business person working in the entertainment industry in So Cal. I have a six figure income and enjoy my life. What I have accomplished in my life has been through hard work, sacrifice, and without hand outs from the government. I am a veteran, have 6 children, 3 dogs, 2 cars, 2 houses. I am a libertarian, believe in states rights and that the founding fathers had the right idea in the manner they set out this Republic, and that what has been done in the last 70 -80 years to dismantle that republic has done more harm then good.But keep right on ranting. Like I said, you are amusing . . . .
Obviously suffer from a reading comprehension problem, you failed to even read the end, where I happened to share some relevant details.Again, don’t fit your label, don’t take government money and work for a living as well, but keep on ranting. Noticed you still failed to acknowledge you racism.Also, take your meds, the only facts in my post were at the end where I shared some details about me, the rest was indeed my opinion of you and your hypocritical, hate filled, racist, class warfare rants.But still amusing . . .
Linguist about 11 years ago
Some see it as shelter of desperation, others see an opportunity for fleecing the underprivileged !
Linguist about 11 years ago
My bookie is exactly the same. The difference ?I can make more money with my bookie than my broker !
Linux0s about 11 years ago
The Corrugated Construction Co. will put a box over your head.™
jack fairbanks about 11 years ago
nice to see you got your dad all settled in.
WCLamb about 11 years ago
@Richard S. Russell -Not a whole lot different than lawyers, eh?
vwdualnomand about 11 years ago
maybe we should kill off all those wall street bankers. it might even help society.
emptc12 about 11 years ago
When we were kids, we loved to play in big cardboard boxes. Let’s hope as adults we don’t have to live in big cardboard boxes.. And yet no doubt the advertising would put an attractive spin in the sales pitch; or some advanced form of Google Glasses will make the cramped surroundings seem much bigger. .“Snug! Compact! Energy Efficient! The Pod House®will make you as comfortable as when you were in Mummy’s Tummy!”
Nebulous Premium Member about 11 years ago
No, if you steal a million, or even a billion, you still go to jail. Just ask Bernie MadoffIf you merely ‘lose’ the billion, you still get your multi-million bonus.
coz69 about 11 years ago
You must be about as “middle class” as I am, welcome to the club!
Varnes about 11 years ago
Hey, put some bubble wrap in there, you’ll be fine…..
puddlesplatt about 11 years ago
this is all so depressing, i’m locking myself in the closet and not coming out
RedsFan323 Premium Member about 11 years ago
Skip, time to get back on your meds.
Q4horse about 11 years ago
We can all live better with less. Junk the car, ride a bike. Down size the house, live cheap and cozy in less than 100 sq feet. Check out the small house movement.
dpbriley about 11 years ago
OMG you are just a hoot!Would you expect the electric car manufacturers to offer their vehicles for free? Do you offer your repair services to low income people at lower prices or free? Have you given a homeless person one of your throw away cars or one that a customer has abandoned? I used to co-own a repair shop with my father, there was always a car or two waiting to be parted out because the owner couldn’t afford the repairs, are you fixing these up and giving them away? Didn’t think so, nextYou want people to save the environment, yet bitch when the government places free charging stations in public areas, paid for by stimulus funds your much vaunted president pushed for, lol, it’s just hilarious.Your last paragraph has so many fallacies it hard to know where to begin. You do realize that the installation of cell phone infrastructure is undertaken, in most areas, by private companies? That it’s that sort of private investment that gets those things done. Sanitary facilities require infrastructure, usually built by public utilities. If you are from a third world country you are more likely to own a cell phone then have running water or sanitary facilities for that very reason.But keep up the amusing rants, they are entertaining reading . . .
orz about 11 years ago
LOL, looks like the people who spent beyond their means are in for it again!
EdFenster Premium Member about 11 years ago
Watch out for the boxer rebellion.
Beleck3 about 11 years ago
heh, that’s how the system works. the rich get richer, the poor pay for it all. the rich steal from everyone get appointed to boards or the cabinet posts. the poor steal and go to jail. got to make examples of the middle class/ poor, who think they can be like the rich.
such stupid middle class thinking. but heh it works to help rip off the poor middle class and keep the rich in power
jkhandy about 11 years ago
Maybe when we’re all living in cardboard boxes and eating pet food out of a can, we’ll stop making fun at what has already happened to so many of our fellow humans and start doing something about the system. Hah!
Shrek4259 about 11 years ago
@richard r – so you’ll continue working with him.
reynard61 about 11 years ago
If you’re going to make such an accusation, would you at least show some common courtesy and cite a reliable (i.e. fact-based) source for those accusations? (I may not always agree with everything that TheTrustedMechanic says, but at least he takes the trouble to actually back up what he’s saying by citing his source[s], which is why I’m a bit more inclined to actually listen to what he has to say.)
Caddy57 about 11 years ago
Same here I just paid the first half of my property tax (I also own) now I am baroque for 6 months then I do it over….but it sure beats the heck out of paying that much every month!
Caddy57 about 11 years ago
I wouldn’t want to live in a card board box…my house is small enough thank you!
dpbriley about 11 years ago
LOL, it took you over 12 hours to come back here and respond, that long to put that diatribe together.I, and my father, gave up working on cars over 30 years ago. My father passed away and I had no interest in the business.Fixated on you, lol. Your just the best target to poke at, you claim to be moderate but all of your rants are left wing drivel, pure and simple.I’m only amused by you and your left wing stupidity. You claim to harbor the truth, but fail when challenged to read other sources of information. You are a sorry little person who hates others that have been more successful in life then you are. You feel they should be penalized because they have been more successful, as if they’ve had some advantage you never did. You accuse “the rich” of cheating or breaking the law, but have scant evidence to support that meme, remember there are exceptions to just about every instance in life. You are just envious, you’ve made choices in life, some of them have not worked out as you intended, some have, but if someone has done better then you they cheated.You are, at best, a closet racist, you do recall using the phrase “token” not to long ago. I noticed you were too much of a coward to come back after using that phrase to defends its use or admit that it’s racist. I know, it’s only racist if a “republithug” or some other stupid nickname you dream up, uses it.You have nothing even remotely positive to say about someone from the other side of the political spectrum. You continuously sink into demagoguery and name calling rather then intelligently post. Most of the other trolls here at least show no shame for their left wing ranting and don’t claim to be moderate, not you.You have yourself convinced that you know the only truth and everything that pores forth from you pie hole is the gospel. It’s only the gospel according to you, and may have value for you and some close friends and family, otherwise it’s drivel.I’m a successful business person working in the entertainment industry in So Cal. I have a six figure income and enjoy my life. What I have accomplished in my life has been through hard work, sacrifice, and without hand outs from the government. I am a veteran, have 6 children, 3 dogs, 2 cars, 2 houses. I am a libertarian, believe in states rights and that the founding fathers had the right idea in the manner they set out this Republic, and that what has been done in the last 70 -80 years to dismantle that republic has done more harm then good.But keep right on ranting. Like I said, you are amusing . . . .
dpbriley about 11 years ago
Obviously suffer from a reading comprehension problem, you failed to even read the end, where I happened to share some relevant details.Again, don’t fit your label, don’t take government money and work for a living as well, but keep on ranting. Noticed you still failed to acknowledge you racism.Also, take your meds, the only facts in my post were at the end where I shared some details about me, the rest was indeed my opinion of you and your hypocritical, hate filled, racist, class warfare rants.But still amusing . . .