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In reply to the discussion: I would like some opinions please..... [View all]HangOnKids
(4,291 posts)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.
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*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.)