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Old 05-08-2012, 07:41 AM
 
Location: MO->MI->CA->TX->MA
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what an uneducated and insensitive way to compare us to slaves when in this country's history we had slaves who would have done anything to live the lives we live today

How disrespectful and dishonorable to the slaves that sacrificed their lives, dignity, and families all to make the white man another dollar.
It's WAGE Slavery.. huge difference.

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Any job that does not allow you to lay down and rest when needed - will kill you- It's worse than slavery...at least with slaves you could forget your worries and sleep at night. I tried to express this idea to my straight laced mother in law who is so proud to work..and her whole identity is dependent on her career..but after all is said and done- and now that she is old- she was disposed of like a worn out slave...I warned her but she was arrogant...she actually thought she was free.



When it takes A MAN AND A WOMAN- to finance a family- you know you live in a slavery..when the woman can not even raise her own child that comes from her own body...
I used to lose sleep over work regularly but now with over a year of salary saved up in the bank, I could care less. I just make an honest and reasonable attempt at my job everyday and if that's not enough, I could care less. I still sleep soundly so I can give another reasonable and honest attempt at the job the next day.
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Old 05-08-2012, 09:00 AM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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I bet if you go to northern Ontario or rural Montana no one will complain. Plenty of people do it in Utah too.

So, if you just hide out in the corner of somebodys 5000 acre ranch and steal from them and hope you dont get caught, youre good to go?
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Old 05-08-2012, 10:01 AM
 
Location: Earth
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Everyone who talks about how bad it is that jobs are being outsourced, that jobs are low paying, and that there are too few job opportunities in this country should take a careful look at themselves. How much cheap junk are you buying that is made in China? How many clothing items do you own that were made in Honduras or El Salvador? Do you own a car that was made in Japan or Korea? Do you take the attitude that the only car you'd consider owning is a foreign car?

More importantly, what is your attitude toward labor unions? Do you ridicule them? Do you moan about your $10 an hour job and than curse labor unions with your next breath? I know people like that. They never seem to grasp any connection to their behavior and what has occurred. Do you support politicians that are "anti-union"? Do you support politicians that want to give the wealthy endless tax breaks?

Turn about is fair play and while many Americans don't deserve what has happened to them in this economy, there are others that probably do. You can't have it both ways. You can't have cheap foreign products for yourself and than complain when no jobs are left in this country. That's a reality you better stand up and face.
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Old 05-08-2012, 10:22 AM
 
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Everyone who talks about how bad it is that jobs are being outsourced, that jobs are low paying, and that there are too few job opportunities in this country should take a careful look at themselves. How much cheap junk are you buying that is made in China? How many clothing items do you own that were made in Honduras or El Salvador? Do you own a car that was made in Japan or Korea? Do you take the attitude that the only car you'd consider owning is a foreign car?

More importantly, what is your attitude toward labor unions? Do you ridicule them? Do you moan about your $10 an hour job and than curse labor unions with your next breath? I know people like that. They never seem to grasp any connection to their behavior and what has occurred. Do you support politicians that are "anti-union"? Do you support politicians that want to give the wealthy endless tax breaks?

Turn about is fair play and while many Americans don't deserve what has happened to them in this economy, there are others that probably do. You can't have it both ways. You can't have cheap foreign products for yourself and than complain when no jobs are left in this country. That's a reality you better stand up and face.
The excuse you will hear is it's hard to find US products. That is because past generations decided that with the choice for cheap crap.
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Old 05-08-2012, 03:41 PM
 
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Everyone who talks about how bad it is that jobs are being outsourced, that jobs are low paying, and that there are too few job opportunities in this country should take a careful look at themselves. How much cheap junk are you buying that is made in China? How many clothing items do you own that were made in Honduras or El Salvador? Do you own a car that was made in Japan or Korea? Do you take the attitude that the only car you'd consider owning is a foreign car?

More importantly, what is your attitude toward labor unions? Do you ridicule them? Do you moan about your $10 an hour job and than curse labor unions with your next breath? I know people like that. They never seem to grasp any connection to their behavior and what has occurred. Do you support politicians that are "anti-union"? Do you support politicians that want to give the wealthy endless tax breaks?

Turn about is fair play and while many Americans don't deserve what has happened to them in this economy, there are others that probably do. You can't have it both ways. You can't have cheap foreign products for yourself and than complain when no jobs are left in this country. That's a reality you better stand up and face.
It's not my fault most american cars suck.
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Old 05-08-2012, 03:43 PM
 
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It's WAGE Slavery.. huge difference.



I used to lose sleep over work regularly but now with over a year of salary saved up in the bank, I could care less. I just make an honest and reasonable attempt at my job everyday and if that's not enough, I could care less. I still sleep soundly so I can give another reasonable and honest attempt at the job the next day.


Thankyou.

People think slavery is whipping and burning crosses.

I provided the official definition which included the definition forced to work for low pay and they still ignore it.
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Old 05-08-2012, 04:01 PM
 
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Thankyou.

People think slavery is whipping and burning crosses.

I provided the official definition which included the definition forced to work for low pay and they still ignore it.
Your skill set forces you to work for low wages, not your boss.
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Old 05-08-2012, 05:21 PM
 
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Hence the practice of sending thank you notes after a simple interview.

"Oh thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to sit down and talk to me so I can possibly have the opportunity to spend most of my time and energy making you money doing something I would rather not do! Expect a gift basket soon!"
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Old 05-08-2012, 06:28 PM
 
Location: NJ
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It's not my fault most american cars suck.
This is simply not true. In what car segment are there not good American cars to choose from?
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Old 05-08-2012, 06:30 PM
 
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This is simply not true. In what car segment are there not good American cars to choose from?
There are more quality American owned cars now than in the past. Many foreign car brands are made in US now.
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