Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

HangOnKids

(4,291 posts)
45. Confused?
Thu Aug 2, 2012, 02:32 PM
Aug 2012

Really? A sharp, pull yourself up from the bootstrap businessman such as yourself confused by the intertubes? Not understanding the sources you are citing? Really? I find that hard to believe after your post the other day explaining how successful and hard working you are.

Here is your post, you remember the one that got hidden?

26. Ok, that's it...I've had enuff.

View profile
*note to mods* In my short time here I've tried to be polite and accommodating, but some of the snarky retorts that I've received demand a heartfelt response. I realize that this post may get me bounced but if this is indeed a Democratic forum, then freedom of speech is the foundation of that Democracy. I ask for your leniency.

EOTE : this is not directed at you personally but your post was the one that broke the camels back.

I have had it to HERE with the notion that because one becomes successful, that they are somehow THE ENEMY. Or that all of my hard work was simply luck. Was it lucky that I got up every morning at 4:00 am so that I could do my own accounting? Was it luck that had my family eating macaroni and cheese for two years? Was it lucky that my family lived for 6 months in my business space? Is it luck that I haven't had three consecutive days off in 10 years? Was it lucky that I drove a piece of shit car for 3 years? Was it luck that put me on the brink of bankruptcy before I pulled my self out?

The arrogance and condescension that it takes to make such
assumptions is beyond my belief. Does the fact that I make enough money so that I can contribute to The Democratic party count for anything? Does the fact that I am able to donate to the Make a Wish foundation count for anything?
I guess that it's easier to sit there in comfort in front of your computer and attack something or someone that you know absolutely nothing about. I haven't heard one complaint about actors that make 20,000,000 per picture simply for acting like someone else. Oh No....let's question and deride an honest working man who had the balls to get out on his own and stake his claim. Because the truth is, you don't want to hear about success stories. You don't want optimism. You want everyone to be dragged down to YOUR common denominator.

In closing, I've met some very nice people here, and if I get bounced, I will miss you, but I hope that SOMEONE gets to read this post and then take a good long look in the mirror.






A Jury voted 4-2 to hide this post on Tue Jul 31, 2012, 02:01 PM. Reason: This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate. (See Community Standards.)

dumbest idea ever hfojvt Aug 2012 #1
Thanks, not much grey area there. zzaapp Aug 2012 #5
It could be... dogknob Aug 2012 #12
There will always be an exemption for war spending... Wounded Bear Aug 2012 #46
I've been gathering information and asking opinions. zzaapp Aug 2012 #59
Precisely Sherman A1 Aug 2012 #44
Thanks Sherman zzaapp Aug 2012 #60
Demagoguery for folks who are economically illiterate and thus buy the coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #2
There it is ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2012 #18
it's a bad idea. barbtries Aug 2012 #3
Imposible during a recession or when your infrastructure's falling down TrogL Aug 2012 #4
Really dumb. Amak8 Aug 2012 #6
No it doesn't make sense. zzaapp Aug 2012 #8
I'm against it 100%. sinkingfeeling Aug 2012 #7
How is that more important than a JOBS PROGRAM? nt valerief Aug 2012 #9
It's not. zzaapp Aug 2012 #11
Whoa Whoa !! I wasn't suggesting one. zzaapp Aug 2012 #10
Found this on one of my Liberal blogs...Interesting. zzaapp Aug 2012 #13
True Headline, Sir: Polls Show People Know As Much About Macro-Economics as A Dog Knows About Chess The Magistrate Aug 2012 #16
lol zzaapp Aug 2012 #20
Checkmate, my dear sir... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #34
Touche, Sir: Well Played Indeed The Magistrate Aug 2012 #38
I don't know if I can find two more chess-playing dogs... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #42
I wouldn't play him !!! Cold eyes. zzaapp Aug 2012 #43
(...can't be a very smart dog--he's got the queen on the wrong colored square... lastlib Aug 2012 #78
Friggin' LOL! Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #83
Found on one of your "Liberal blogs"? tkmorris Aug 2012 #22
Thanks, I actually found it on "Classic Liberal", that's what confused me. zzaapp Aug 2012 #23
Classic Liberal is not a Liberal blog tkmorris Aug 2012 #24
ooops fooled again. sorry, disregard my last post. zzaapp Aug 2012 #26
BTW...no need to be nasty. zzaapp Aug 2012 #25
I don't think he was being "nasty" just informative. SalviaBlue Aug 2012 #27
SB, I DID apologize, it was my fault for being confused zzaapp Aug 2012 #28
Confused? HangOnKids Aug 2012 #45
Yes I was confused as to the nature of the blog. zzaapp Aug 2012 #49
You post a Goodbye Cruel World Thread HangOnKids Aug 2012 #51
You have been reported. zzaapp Aug 2012 #54
Oh My HangOnKids Aug 2012 #56
Fair enough. I apologize for that. tkmorris Aug 2012 #48
Tk...no worries. zzaapp Aug 2012 #50
My quick response is ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2012 #14
Aside from what's already mentioned-- such an amendment won't stop debt... TreasonousBastard Aug 2012 #15
Balanced budget amendment is code for cutting social programs. hay rick Aug 2012 #17
It's a ridiculous idea. lastlib Aug 2012 #19
Bad idea....there's no way to do it without increasing revenue. Avalux Aug 2012 #21
both parties? Enrique Aug 2012 #29
I guess we can start here. zzaapp Aug 2012 #30
that's an example of the GOP proposing it and failing Enrique Aug 2012 #32
I didn't pose this question to confront anyone or to propose that zzaapp Aug 2012 #36
Thanks to all, very informative. zzaapp Aug 2012 #31
Why should we declare war on Iceland every year? ieoeja Aug 2012 #33
I don't think that learning is preposterous. zzaapp Aug 2012 #39
Not a good idea nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #35
Good points, thanks. zzaapp Aug 2012 #41
Typical Repub bullshit Th1onein Aug 2012 #37
"Typical Repub bullshit" zzaapp Aug 2012 #40
You are just looking for a fight aren't you? HangOnKids Aug 2012 #47
Please don't interrupt an interesting, civil discussion. zzaapp Aug 2012 #53
You can't be serious. Th1onein Aug 2012 #82
Final nail in our coffin. Thankfully there is no way to get an Amendment through the process Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #52
EG..no I didn't know that...looking it up now. Thanks zzaapp Aug 2012 #55
Looked it up....good call. Learn something everyday. zzaapp Aug 2012 #57
Not a fiscally reponsible idea for the Fed. States OK demosincebirth Aug 2012 #58
I'm curious about that. zzaapp Aug 2012 #61
It's bullshit. Most households don't even keep a balanced budget. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #62
They shouldn't. Thanks zzaapp Aug 2012 #64
I think it's just window dressing. CBHagman Aug 2012 #63
well said. zzaapp Aug 2012 #65
The problem with balanced budgets for the federal government is that they WCGreen Aug 2012 #66
I understand...but haven't we always had deficit spending? zzaapp Aug 2012 #68
Yes and we have always been able to carry a deficit from one fiscal year to the next.... WCGreen Aug 2012 #70
Does that deficit grow year to year? zzaapp Aug 2012 #71
From one year to the next. Especially if the cash flow is low at the end of the WCGreen Aug 2012 #80
I appreciate it, very informative, thanks zzaapp Aug 2012 #84
Both parties think it's a good idea? JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2012 #67
Thanks for your input....that's been covered. zzaapp Aug 2012 #69
Gee I had the same feeling Bozo HangOnKids Aug 2012 #72
Oh no......please feel free to join in...as long as you are civil. zzaapp Aug 2012 #73
How Did Your "Reporting" Turn Out? HangOnKids Aug 2012 #74
Go away, or I will taunt you for a second time. zzaapp Aug 2012 #75
Anyone who supports a balanced budget amendment doesn't understand the issue. Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #76
Pithy And Perfect HangOnKids Aug 2012 #77
It is diddling with the symptoms and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem. RC Aug 2012 #79
Balnced budgets are overrated and would mainly benefit conservatives. craigmatic Aug 2012 #81
You should never setup arbitrary budget rules CabCurious Aug 2012 #85
It's a bad idea as it limits government's ability to respond to an economic crisis. JVS Aug 2012 #86
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»I would like some opinion...»Reply #45