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Old 03-25-2011, 05:01 PM
 
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This thread is getting too nutty for me but I will leave you with this thought. This is the Dictionary.com definition of greedy:

Definitions of 'greedy'
[gree-dee]
Dictionary.com - (Showing 1 definitions)

adjective
1. excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious
2. having a strong or great desire for food or drink
3. keenly desirous; eager (often fol. by of or for)

Notice how it only becomes greed when it is excessive or inordinately desirous? My parents didn't hurt anyone and live well below their means. So your comment doesn't hold water at all. Buying a house you cannot afford = greed. Having good timing/being savvy about when to buy and sell property, living below means = intelligent.

 
Old 03-25-2011, 06:13 PM
 
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This thread is getting too nutty for me but I will leave you with this thought. This is the Dictionary.com definition of greedy:

Definitions of 'greedy'
[gree-dee]
Dictionary.com - (Showing 1 definitions)

adjective
1. excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious
2. having a strong or great desire for food or drink
3. keenly desirous; eager (often fol. by of or for)

Notice how it only becomes greed when it is excessive or inordinately desirous? My parents didn't hurt anyone and live well below their means. So your comment doesn't hold water at all. Buying a house you cannot afford = greed. Having good timing/being savvy about when to buy and sell property, living below means = intelligent.
Your assumption that so many people are "greedy" (as you put it) is flawed.

Why would your parents need a 4,000 square foot, 5 car garage, luxury everything house anyway? I live in a two-person house and I'd go crazy with that much empty space. I think people view that kind of consumption as another form of greed.

Buying a house you cannot afford is bad financial management. Greed is being consumed by the pursuit of wealth.
 
Old 03-25-2011, 09:49 PM
 
Location: Grand Rapids Metro
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Your assumption that so many people are "greedy" (as you put it) is flawed.

Why would your parents need a 4,000 square foot, 5 car garage, luxury everything house anyway? I live in a two-person house and I'd go crazy with that much empty space. I think people view that kind of consumption as another form of greed.

Buying a house you cannot afford is bad financial management. Greed is being consumed by the pursuit of wealth.
Enough of the personal attacks AlohaHuey. What size home people own is not at all any of your business.
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