tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post7937461599636761652..comments2024-02-23T15:59:49.280-07:00Comments on Mobile Kodgers: THE FACE OF EVILRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-13446567848846623382015-02-12T12:22:10.608-07:002015-02-12T12:22:10.608-07:00Mr. Vining,
Acknowledged, more to follow.Mr. Vining,<br /><br />Acknowledged, more to follow.Jay T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-16620853491746454602015-02-12T09:15:27.929-07:002015-02-12T09:15:27.929-07:00JT: Yes, that's the book. It's making qu...JT: Yes, that's the book. It's making quite a splash all over the world. It's thick but you can get the gist of it easily on line and discover if you think his analysis is valid.<br />I'm interested in your take. <br />I agree with you that Capitalism has delivered all these goodies that make our lives rich. The question now facing the world is does it need "tweaking" with government oversight, progressive taxation and inheritance taxes---in order to prevent the civil unrest that occurs when wealth disparity becomes too great. <br />Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-53920800395949144982015-02-11T20:25:30.439-07:002015-02-11T20:25:30.439-07:00JT: Thank you. Hope you will get back to us.JT: Thank you. Hope you will get back to us.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-4315574375965271152015-02-11T18:20:08.867-07:002015-02-11T18:20:08.867-07:00Mr. Vining,
Please confirm the book's author;...Mr. Vining,<br /><br />Please confirm the book's author; is it Thomas Piketty?Jay T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-21742707298280064682015-02-11T18:12:50.260-07:002015-02-11T18:12:50.260-07:00Mr. Vining,
I will look into the book.Mr. Vining,<br /><br />I will look into the book.Jay T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-4817737825691173762015-02-11T17:50:59.981-07:002015-02-11T17:50:59.981-07:00JT: You're not really going to read or even re...JT: You're not really going to read or even read about the book Capitalism that is having so great an impact right now in capitalistic circles.<br />Your mind is made up. Why not google it and get the gist of it.<br />And why not answer the question: What is Norway doing so right? You're not going to do that are you? Your mind is made up.<br />And you're not going to look at the abuses of Rockefeller that led to the breakup of Standard Oil. You likely do not know the dangers of unbridled capitalism: Why it was important to break up AT&T---and The Studio system (their ownership of theatres)<br />I'm increasingly convinced that you do not understand the issue--that you're one more right wing nut like Glen Beck. Write again when you have at least googled the book.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-64518868556909350102015-02-11T17:23:39.093-07:002015-02-11T17:23:39.093-07:00Mr. Vining, I always find it humorous when those w...Mr. Vining, I always find it humorous when those who bash capitalism so vehemently are very often one in the same people who also enjoy the fruits of our capitalist society while their own contributions to the system are generally sub par - or - altogether lacking.<br /><br />As a nomad (so to speak), surely you must recognize and also be thankful for the fact that the very roads that you ride and drive upon, the parks and places that you try to camp at without contribution, the vehicle that you drive and the trailer that you live in, and all of the other things that you incorporate into your life have all been made possible through the existence of capitalism in this nation? Surely, you must recognize and be thankful for this...? <br /><br />While you've chosen to play a generally empty economic role with regards to contribution to the very systems that you happen to want greater contribution from...you unfortunately lend yourself no credibility because of this fact. <br /><br />Somewhere along the line you became grossly confused while you idled yourself in reverie of Utopian logic. You started out living in a country that provides us all with ample opportunity for the attainment of our goals; yet along the way you somehow misconstrued this condition into being one that owes you complete equality...when no where in all of nature does such a condition exist. <br /><br />You obviously consider yourself advanced in reason just as perhaps Norway is socially by your apparent estimation; thereby, conveniently placing yourself into the position that allows you to know what is seemingly best for the rest of us...a classic and foul error in liberal logic.<br /><br />I'm sure Norway awaits your arrival as you're such a fan...no doubt they're clamoring for yet another to take care of and add to the public dole...how lucky they are that you're so willing to bestow the privilege upon them. Yes, please go there and bestow the privilege upon them and deprive us of such luxury. <br /><br />I for one am quite certain that greater governmental intrusion into the lives of free people is inherently abhorrent...this form of intrusion destroys the very nipple that you continue to suckle from to this day.<br /><br />While I'm keenly interested in providing assistance to those who need it; I'm of the frame of mind that this assistance is best provided by helping people to help themselves rather than the arbitrary redistribution of wealth that is orchestrated by those who have lacked the capacity or failed initiative to have ever earned wealth on their own...I can see that you would be a great spender of the fruits of someone else's labor...how lucky we all are. <br /><br />Do us a favor old boy, please stick to your philosophy and leave the building and improvement of a nation to those who are actually capable of achieving it. <br /><br />While you're probably a pleasant fellow to enjoy a cup of coffee with...I think I'll pass on your insight when it comes to advancing the quality of life of the American people.Jay T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-46331477855770939932015-02-11T14:36:08.929-07:002015-02-11T14:36:08.929-07:00JT: Gross Overcompensation distorts an economy. T...JT: Gross Overcompensation distorts an economy. This man---and all like him--do not understand this simple fact.<br /><br />Do you doubt this fact? Read the latest best seller CAPITALISM. The gist: Capitalism INEVITABLY leads to unsustainable gap between the rich and the poor. Capitalism --to survive--will have to be tweaked--exactly as I've proposed: progressive income tax---steep inheritance taxes and careful government oversight.<br /><br />This is exactly what Norway does---and by the way: IT IS THE MOST ADVANCED NATION ON EARTH---by almost every measure.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-3749312345241181582015-02-11T12:47:54.037-07:002015-02-11T12:47:54.037-07:00Mr. Vining, I'm afraid that I'm unable to ...Mr. Vining, I'm afraid that I'm unable to agree with your point in this instance. Namely, because of the following: first, you crafted a hypothetical question, then posed the question to an individual who I assume is an honest, hard working person, this person then answered your hypothetical question in a manner that I think most people would; however, because his answer supposedly differs from what you suggest through tone as to what your own actions would be...you then arbitrarily label this man's words/thoughts as representing a form of evil. In this case, the entire premise behind your thought equation is illogical and certainly self-serving.<br /><br />The fact is that any claims as to what your own actions would be is purely hypothetical itself as I'm guessing that you've never actually been confronted with the opportunity that you posed as apart of your question...you then apply situational ethics to label evil while somehow managing to elevate yourself (through your suggestion as to what you'd do)to a position of higher ethical standard when never having actually proven what your own course of action would be if truly given the opportunity that was posed in your question.<br /><br />Frankly, this little "test" of yours is highly manipulative and self-serving in support of your desired social construct...and some, perhaps even many, might describe that as actually representing a form of evil. <br /><br />You have no power other than to define how it is that you wish to live your life; it is not within your power to either define or set the standards by which other people choose to live their lives. You are not judge and your agenda has not been proven to be correct. <br /><br />Although I'm not a wealthy man, I wouldn't mind being wealthy, but rich or poor I do wish to live free and I recognized that one of the first steps in my path to freedom was to not stranglehold others with my own preconceived notions, expectations, nor my personal design on what utopia ought be - give it a try - it may work for you?<br /><br />It's all too easy to create adversaries between the rich and the poor, the well fed and the hungry, the educated and the ignorant through intentionally skewed logic and well crafted blabber...it's far more difficult to create circumstances that allow for the opportunity for people to elevate themselves in society and life. Neither philosophy nor copious amounts of esoteric bullshit have ever put a biscuit on the table...it's in the knowing how and then in the working to put the biscuit on the table that provides the opportunity for an individual to be free. Once knowing these things, if a person then chooses to live subserviently in life with their failure to both seek out and grasp freedom...then who's fault is that end state?Jay T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-1540742790459581682012-02-15T19:10:42.322-07:002012-02-15T19:10:42.322-07:00anyone who thinks socialism is economics needs to ...anyone who thinks socialism is economics needs to get back on his medications.(which he can brag are FREE because the money for them which he would not pay was stolen, at gun point from someone who DID PRODUCE.)<br /><br />Economics is the weapon used by socialists to steal from the producers so the parasites don't have to work and contribute.<br /><br />People are quick to call hard workers who produce great amounts, greedy. But What are the people who find every way they can to live off the sweat of others, using a myriad of lame excuses, if not Greedy?<br /><br />You accuse people who make millions in cooperation with their employees of being evil and greedy. Of stealing from their employees. How are they, except for providing the employment that feeds the families of their employees different from that parasite who lives off the sweat of others? Oh, right the parasite contributed nothing, while the employer's imagination created jobs for his employees. They created the environment for their employees to come up with their own ideas and the income to seed the pursuit of their own fortunes.<br /><br />But I forget, socialists don't like the part about working. Their only motivation is to see how much they can squeeze out of the system while making Zero contribution.<br /><br />I call for a "Producers Vacation". I say all of us that produce start living Randy's way, quit producing at the earliest possible moment. I wonder how long it takes a parasite to starve when there are no producers around to parasitize? Or will the motivation of self preservation provoke them to quit making excuses and start producing their own subsistence?<br /><br />I think it's hilarious how they attack the philosophy of Ayn Rand. Though it does make a lot of sense. Because that philosophy, which removes the trough from which the parasites feed Terrifies them. They'll have to actually endure the pain of being responsible for themselves. Oh you cruel cruel capitalists! "I have the right to the live with the same standard of living that you do. But I'm not willing to work so hard, so you give me yours an then go produce more for yourself!<br /><br />It amazes me that such as those are too witless to understand that a Right ENDS at the moment SOMEONE ELSE has to Pay for it.<br /><br />One last curiosity. Randy claims to have made a sizable amount of money many years ago. (Enough that he need not work for many years) If that is true, and it appears that it is, how are we, when we steal the hard earned income of the people we intend to steal it from, going to identify the "Good" people like Randy, who have a large pile stacked up, from the evil greedy person who simply has more than he needs?<br /><br />I guess we can't, so we'll take your pile too Randy. Your lifestyle is done my friend. It's back to the slave mill for you. Shame on you for stacking up so much more than you needed so many years ago. And by the way, since you stacked it up so fast? How would you be able to do that, without producing more than you needed at the time? and shame on you for talking this baloney, but being unwilling to have lived it yourself. You should still be making that extra and donating it to the masses like you demand that everyone else does.<br /><br />The Parasitic Hypocrisy of the posters on this thread is pathetic.an unwilling producer robbed at gunpoint by witless socialistsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-67087647789112020122012-02-13T22:22:01.459-07:002012-02-13T22:22:01.459-07:00Taxation for the purpose of control and "Deat...Taxation for the purpose of control and "Death Taxes" are simply greed for money and power camouflaged with the pretense of righteousness.<br /><br />That the system is corrupt is a given... but there is only one thing that can correct it. That one thing is for each man, each woman to do the right thing whenever given the opportunity. Not because they were coerced by someone Else's opinion of what is right and proper, but because they made that determination of their own, un-molested free will.<br /><br />If You or anyone else imposes YOUR opinion on the "System" you have changed nothing.<br /><br />Unless the majority of humanity, of its' own free will, learns from history to pursue, as a basic part of their culture, enlightened self interest NOTHING changes.<br /><br />Give anyone the power to IMPOSE their opinions on others, as the only "Acceptable" way of life, as pertains to the day to day values and way of living, and you change not one damn thing. You Only maintain the status quo.<br /><br />And as history shows... mankind has learned little if anything from history, and probably never will. <br /><br />So, the issue comes down to the individual. You live your life the best you can, and leave the rest to make their own choices, because when it's all said and done, YOURSELF is the only one you can have control of, and the only one you have the RIGHT to control and judge.just a travelernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-84544930783675323432012-02-09T15:07:04.123-07:002012-02-09T15:07:04.123-07:00Randy, I must meet you someday!! I love the way yo...Randy, I must meet you someday!! I love the way you stir up people and make them think! And make them mad! LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-13516879480195918962012-02-09T01:52:36.325-07:002012-02-09T01:52:36.325-07:00Sail4free
It's called a termite contractor, t...Sail4free<br /><br />It's called a termite contractor, they are licensed to steal !!<br />He works by himself , subs out all his work , pays $40 taxes on his cut !!<br /><br />Termites cause 17 billion every year in damages , oh sorry that's 17 billion in profit for termite companies !!<br /><br />I know another termite guy makes over 1 mill, don't know what he pays however ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-57494216786486427832012-02-08T15:41:50.093-07:002012-02-08T15:41:50.093-07:00Interesting that you do not define evil in this co...Interesting that you do not define evil in this context. Suppose that your brokered deal, while netting the broker $1 billion, created 10 million new jobs in America at the same time. <br /><br />Add further, that otherwise the jobs would go to Iran for their people. <br /><br />What evil would be done by not doing the deal?<br /><br />Paul you knowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-27407934786704108932012-02-08T11:00:20.666-07:002012-02-08T11:00:20.666-07:00Capitalism is an amazing way for individuals in th...Capitalism is an amazing way for individuals in this free country to succeed and/or fail. That is what makes our country great and distinguishes us among nations all over the world. It is why we are envied and often hated. Capitalism is not evil, nor are the gains from capitalism. Look at the amount of Charitable GIVING of the US: Americans donated $346.17 billion in 2011. They DONATED to the causes that they believed in - NOT to their government. This is a GOOD thing. We are all endowed by our creator with the unalienable right to pursue happiness - however one defines happiness for him/herself is a choice. I sincerely hope that in our land of the FREE, we the people will stop blaming each other for success and start pursuing our own happiness. It is time to unite as Americans and stop the class warfare which is destroying our country!Betty Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312127811405226347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-6337993009442405582012-02-07T13:59:14.126-07:002012-02-07T13:59:14.126-07:00It seems that those who are opposed to the "e...It seems that those who are opposed to the "evil' banker receiving $1 Billion would be in favor of H.R. 3784.<br />This Bill has been proposed to tax the excess profits of oil companies but I can see it being expanded to cover any and all evil, greedy companies. <br />In this particular case I could see that it would be only 'fair' for the Reasonable Profit Board to find that a reasonable profit for the transaction would be $1. The surplus to be taxed at 100% so the government would receive the remaining $999,999,999.00.<br />The Government would the redistribute that money in the same fair manner they have been known to do in the past.<br />It is a WIN, WIN for everyone. The evil banker is no longer accused of greed, the government acquires even more power and the 99% get the redistribution - maybe less some handling charges by the government.Edhttp://edwardfrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-12580963458048531552012-02-07T11:46:13.774-07:002012-02-07T11:46:13.774-07:00Totally Awesome:)Totally Awesome:)Ashhttp://www.thetuckerbag.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-60561606477848133422012-02-07T11:30:47.074-07:002012-02-07T11:30:47.074-07:00I TOTALLY agree that greed is one of the things ru...I TOTALLY agree that greed is one of the things ruining the quality of life in this country and on the planet, Randy.<br /><br />But greed is only a symptom.<br /><br />You can't eradicate greed until you address the deeper cause.....FEAR.Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-41713269147847835902012-02-06T21:08:32.508-07:002012-02-06T21:08:32.508-07:00Ahh My friend Andy---thanks for taking the time to...Ahh My friend Andy---thanks for taking the time to comment. This is like old times together in the Commune in New Orleans. And of course you're right about my ego problem (I'm working on it) You're also right about the expected answer from this guy. Of course he thinks greed is good---that it ultimately serves the masses. BUT IT DOES NOT---it is wrecking our nation and making a mockery of the notion that WE ARE ALL IN THIS LIFE/PLANET TOGETHER. Ask your girlfriend to explain to you Buddha's teaching of RIGHT LIVELIHOOD and his teaching about the HUNGRY GHOST. (one of the 5 skandras)Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-74332991852331009762012-02-06T17:23:47.164-07:002012-02-06T17:23:47.164-07:00Hey Randy,
The others have strong opinions about ...Hey Randy,<br /><br />The others have strong opinions about the issue, which is definitely important.<br /><br />I have a gripe with your premise, my friend.<br /><br />In the first paragraph, you seem so proud of your question and plan....<br /><br />"This day I have thought of a question so carefully constructed that it will OUT (reveal, disclose, make known) an economically evil idea and attitude. I will go find an investment banker and ask the question. If the answer is yes---I will have outed an evil idea."<br /><br />What hogwash ! How could you expect an investment banker to answer your question any differently ???<br /><br />Are you going to root out IDEOLOGICAL EVIL next by asking a career army officer what he thinks about the military budget ?<br /><br />Or RELIGIOUS EVIL by asking a nun what she thinks about premarital sex ?<br /><br />I still love you and your blogs, but I think your zealotry (and possibly your ego) went a little too far this time.Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-73263316264535331142012-02-06T09:30:53.294-07:002012-02-06T09:30:53.294-07:00>>Disappointed said...
I had no idea th...>>Disappointed said...<br /><br /> I had no idea this blog (and perhaps lifestyle) had so many bleeding heart liberals on it. <<<br /><br />Alright, name calling! Randy you hit the big time with this one....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-34703728743779573992012-02-06T09:27:51.609-07:002012-02-06T09:27:51.609-07:00>>NOW my question to the na sayers is "...>>NOW my question to the na sayers is "if your brother won 50 million in the Lottery, do you think he should share some with you, or keep it all for himself?<<<br /><br />It's his, it would be nice if he'd share but it's his.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-44863583031265656332012-02-05T15:41:38.893-07:002012-02-05T15:41:38.893-07:00==========
ANONYMOUS: "I know a man who is 65...==========<br />ANONYMOUS: "I know a man who is 65+ and works by himself & pays $40k in taxes every year for his own labor only, no investment income."<br />==========<br />Afraid I'm gonna' have to call BULLS**T on this one! Name me ONE real person (not some fantasy to serve the disputed point of your argument) who pays $40K in income tax and earns ALL their income by the sweat of their brow? Anyone with that level of tax liability can easily hire someone to make sure they pay minimal tax . . . if any at all. And if they make all that bread from rental income, sorry -- that doesn't cut it either. I've been a landlord long enough to know how easy that so-called "work" is . . . there is little to distinguish it from any other form of interest income. In fact, many landlords will pay 10% to have some manager take care of their property and rarely lift a finger.<br />==========<br />sail4free<br />==========sail4freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868825481251661045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-73905948813804819552012-02-05T12:17:00.550-07:002012-02-05T12:17:00.550-07:00Thank you Anonymous for saying: "Who would fe...Thank you Anonymous for saying: "Who would feed all those layabouts"?<br />It give me the oportunity to state my view of unemployment: NO MORE THAN 50% OF US NEEDS TO WORK ----CAREERS, IN MY VIEW, SHOULD BE NO LONGER THAN 10 OR 20 YEARS. THAT IS THE GIFT OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION THAT IS BEING HOARDED BY THE GREEDY. It borders on mental illness the way most people grunt and sweat under a weary life.<br />Hear me anonymous: TIME IS THE CURRENCY OF LIFE---are you spending yours wisely? Stay tuned--I'm about to show you some people who have opted out of the sweaty rat race you seem to glorify.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908010960752449161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31383424.post-31070453770855760262012-02-04T20:21:13.919-07:002012-02-04T20:21:13.919-07:00Randy
Since you have more wealth and leasure then...Randy<br /><br />Since you have more wealth and leasure then 95% of all adult Americans, having worked so little and vacationed so much, how much of your wealth have you shared with those poorer 285 million below you ? <br /><br />ANSWER = ZERO !!!<br /><br />I know a man who is 65+ and works by himself & pays $40k in taxes every year for his own labor only, no investment income. How much is fair so that others can lay about and collect handouts. If he was smart, he would quit his job, get a trailer and bum around the country, just like you do !! He would cause $40k in suffering to all those layabouts. Everyone who is rich should quit their job and bum around the country. They should tell all their rich friends to stop working like you are telling people to do. Then tell me who would feed all those layabouts ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com