Swingman wrote:
Bill wrote:
Swingman wrote:
On 2/6/2014 7:50 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:58:56 -0600, Swingman wrote:
Tough ****, Kemasabe, you want to be a victim, that's fine with me, but
you live with it, and leave me and mine out of it.
I'd be ok with that sentiment if that's where it ended, but it
doesn't. As a society, we all pay for people who can't or won't
change. We all benefit greatly being part of a society, but there's
decided disadvantages too. You and yours are part of it whether you
like it or not.
You bet I'm an active participant in society, by serving when called
upon to do so, and paying my way throughout. It is those who are
purposely a parasite feeding on the body of society, and who have done
neither, who deserve no support from those who are.
Here's a thought that has occurred to me before. Don't people who take
"unnecessary chances"--say like people who run lathes, increase the cost
to society in the form of higher insurance premiums for those that don't?
I'm "not Saying Anything", I'm just providing an example, a data point.
I may get a lathe myself someday... if I'm feeling lucky... ; )
Here's a better thought ... only the apathetic and stupid allow
corporations to dictate their choices in life.
MARKETING makes that a tough battle (did you watch the Superbowl?) But
its a battle I have been increasing vigilant in fighting, as least to
some degree (for myself).
I think to do this, one much even take the time and effort to understand
the psychological techniques that marketers use. I don't think
most people are willing to invest even as much energy at this, as
evidently you and I have. By the way, they say "If you tell someone
something 6 times, that they will start to believe it".
Can you think of the dog and the horse scenario without thinking of
Budweiser? They want to be your "friend"! To me, that's sort of
scary. The people who greet you as you enter or leave a casino door,
they want to be your "friend" too, just like the greeter at Walmart. I
think I got interested in this "battle" when one of my junior high
teachers pointing out "hidden images" in the art work of liquor
advertisements in magazines. It's a jungle out there! ; ) Newport,
Alive with ....
Bill