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The discussion (not between you and I) but on the rest of the thread reeks of self entitlement and a lack of accountability. My comment wasn't aimed just at you
by fallentimes 18y ago
The discussion (not between you and I) but on the rest of the thread reeks of self entitlement and a lack of accountability. My comment wasn't aimed just at your point, but rather the people who think they're entitled to things they haven't earned and who fail to keep things in perspective when facing challenges.
I agree that the current Mother Government system is completely fucked, however. The bailout, because of financial markets, microloans, commercial paper, free markets and trade will affect almost every one. Orders of magnitude will vary.
- astine 18y agoLOL, you live in America. Of course people feel entitled; they're educated that way. At least it's not Sweden. Anyway, the bailout most directly affects the Us Auto Industry and it's workers, So I think it makes sense to consider their needs first. Your words are like my mother telling me I should eat my toast because there are starving children in China. Sure I should be grateful to have food to eat, but what does this have to do with the Chinese? Is this their toast? Can we give it to them? It's one thing to tell folks that they have it good and they should stop complaining; It's another to do so and then turn around and spend the money that they were demanding on a private jet or new summer home. Right or wrong, that's how auto-workers see it and unless you really are worse off than they are, you should at least show that you emphasize with their condition before telling them what to do. Otherwise, you'll just reinforce that sense of entitlement. My point is this: "I understand, but you'll have to suck it up." goes further than "Suck it up."
- fallentimes 18y agoMy words would only be like that if you thought you were entitled to your toast every single day of your life. ;)