Cain: OWS Should 'Go Home And Get A Job And A Life'

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  1. gamewell45

    gamewell45 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Maybe its different where you live, I can only testify from my vantage point.

    I think most American workers are only struggling to survive in these tough economic times.
     
  2. coolguybrad

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    They are available. Just have to be willing to make less. Sucks to have no skills.
     
  3. randlepatrickmcmurphy

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    I used to make a lot of money, too. Then got laid off when employer got too greedy. Your turn is coming too. There are millions of others who got the shaft. Stop being self-centered and think of others for a change. Somehow I don't think you'll blame yourself when you get laid off.
     
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    You come off as very arrogant. I hope you never have to struggle like millions of others have. When did being an American become to mean extreme selfishness and taking pleasure in other peoples' suffering?

    In many areas it is too expensive to live where there are jobs that "make less." All we are asking for is a living wage. Is that too much to ask for in this "Scrooge" economy? When did people get so selfish and unfeeling?
     
  5. Rexxon

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    The problem is, You are an exception, Not the rule.

    Not that I'm saying what you've done is wrong or anything like that, I feel it's great. But for the vast majority of the poor and lower middle class, They will not be able to do what you did.

    The problem is, When they fall, They will do everything in their power to take YOU with them.

    Think of welfare as blackmail. As a government, They give the poor and lower middle class money to placate them and keep them from mass rioting and looting. It allows the rich to get richer while still at least helping the poor and lower middle class not starve. But now, Many want to take that away.

    Are they prepared to live with the consequences of that? Hope they have lots of guns and bodyguards.

    Please note, I'm not advocating this outcome. I'm personally hoping there can be some compromise reached before we get that far. But the way many people are thinking (in black and white), I don't think a compromise will be reached.

    Thank you for your time.
     
  6. Goodoledays

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    :fart:Thats right. They can't find one. Thats because most of them are getting to used to the gov't handout to take care of things or maybe because the illegals are sneaking in more easily and grabbing those jobs. Like the gov't doesn't give a (*)(*)(*)(*).
     
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    Dispondent Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I pay for performance, by the job. The more you are willing to work, the more you make. Hourly wages simply invite sloth and clock milking.
     
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    That's silly.. I know people who have been sending out resumes and pounding the pavement every day for 14 months..

    Going door to door looking for work to be told, Apply on line.
     
  9. Margot

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    So what do your top producers earn?
     
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    :mrgreen:Yea...one rape brought to our attention. You really believe it was the only one. Please stop thinking like Ubama. You got to do better for yourself.
     
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    How many rapes have been reported in all the protests across the country??
     
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    :puke:Is that what they put on their tax returns? Maybe we should have a tax return made special for criminals and pickpockets.
     
  13. Dispondent

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    Around 70k a year, that's unskilled labor, so really not so shabby.
     
  14. coolguybrad

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    I concern myself with MANY people. You have no idea what you are talking about. I just realize there are 7 billion people on this planet.

    I am one! Its highly irresponsible to place myself into the position of thinking of every poor sap on the planet. USA citizen or not.

    Do I care about you? No, I don't know you. Do I care about people I know who struggling? OF COURSE. And I tell them the same thing I am telling you now.

    Get new skills, or get screwed. Thats life.
     
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    That's good..
     
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    I have been at the bottom and near the top. I found happiness in both. I can't worry about everyone else.

    They should worry about themselves.
     
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    Herman Cain is a joke and has no hope of winning the election. It will be nice to see him crushed by Obama. It will be even nicer when the house is swept by liberals and things will actually get done in this country.
     
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    Its ok, just need more work, the more they earn the more I make, I want all my people making 100k+ within two years. Expansion is tough in this economy though.
     
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    No I agree with you. Its unfortunate "we the people" has turn into "we the sheeple". No one knows what hit them because they were too concerned with "celebrating".
     
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    Give me a hint.. What type of business.. My bro is starting another business with a patented million dollar prototype to sell all over the world.

    Its a slam dunk.. that creates three revenue streams... and saves major money for industry.
     
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    Why did they live beyond their means in the first place (being where they are now MEANS they did)?

    I refuse to believe people can't find service level jobs ANYWHERE in the country.
     
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    How black and white of you. No compromise? No working things out so that everyone can benefit?

    The next job that many poor will have is to rob you blind. Can you kill them all before they succeed?
    Thank you for your time.
     
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    Well, if you have a small family and you are earning 75K.. then suddenly you are making nothing and scrambling for jobs paying $22,500.. to 35K... when you can get an interview.. Having NO relationship to an excellent work history.

    Who was living beyond their means?
     
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    Its not mathematically possible (uber-foodcost inflation is coming).

    They can't rob me if I have nothing. LOL
     
  25. coolguybrad

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    I live at $30k although I make $80k. Others should have been doing it too. MANY others.
     

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