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Strong Unions? I don't think unions have a place in buisness in this day and age. When workers were exploited and safety non existant, they were a neccesity. Now all they are good for is driving companies down and product prices up.
I know this will piss off alot of people but I was a union member and I can honestly say that about 60 percent of the workers in my local only kept a job because they were a member. I've never seen such a lazy, worthless, what can I get for nothing bunch of children.

I think it's just a matter of time that we become a cashless society...everyone will be issued a debit card...your employer will add money to your card...if you borrow money from a friend his card will be debited and your card credited. When you shop your card will be debited as well. Credit card lines will be added to your debit card.

This system will stop counterfiting money, stop illegal money laundering from drug dealers and the government will know how you spend every penny in your account. If some criminal activity happens the government will know from your card who was in the vacinity. BIG BROTHER is getting to strong.

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Originally Posted by SiriusHope

I think it's just a matter of time that we become a cashless society...everyone will be issued a debit card...your employer will add money to your card...if you borrow money from a friend his card will be debited and your card credited. When you shop your card will be debited as well. Credit card lines will be added to your debit card.

This system will stop counterfiting money, stop illegal money laundering from drug dealers and the government will know how you spend every penny in your account. If some criminal activity happens the government will know from your card who was in the vacinity. BIG BROTHER is getting to strong.

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That is there ultimate goal, I agree. That way they get ever tax dollar. But of course society will find a "secondary exchange medium" for illegal activities. You will never stop illegal trading, etc... Probably be gold or silver, I would imagine.

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Originally Posted by relmor2003

That is there ultimate goal, I agree. That way they get ever tax dollar. But of course society will find a "secondary exchange medium" for illegal activities. You will never stop illegal trading, etc... Probably be gold or silver, I would imagine.

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The barter system will probably come back into play. The government doesn't give you credit for what you are worth in volunteering to charity. I don't think they would be able to track the "scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" system of getting what you want or need.

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Originally Posted by Lithium24

Obama is a disaster for this country. Anyone who believes in free market should be scared.

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Be very afraid. LOL. Ironically we got in this mess because of UNFETTERED
free markets, but the right wing is completely blind to their own policy blunders. You sound like an adult who blames everything wrong in his life on his parents. You really need to grow up and develop a more objective and honest appraisal of what happened to get us in this MESS.
:D

The cashless society won't matter for a portion of the population. The portion I am talking about is the Cradle to Grave Government supported individual. I grew up in Detroit and went to school with 2nd Generation welfare children. Their Parents had no intention on getting jobs or getting educated. Actually, they were highly educated. Why work on a regular basis when you can be getting a check to sit at home.


Legislation has been enacted to insill TERM limits on our elected officials. Why is there no term limit on Welfare. Everyone has the capacity to perform some type of job (with the possible exception of the Extreme physical or mental problems).


...and don't get me started on professional students on the Government dole!!

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Originally Posted by relmor2003

That is there ultimate goal, I agree. That way they get ever tax dollar. But of course society will find a "secondary exchange medium" for illegal activities. You will never stop illegal trading, etc... Probably be gold or silver, I would imagine.

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will trade: slightly used xm sat radio for 2 cartons of camel light kings.... pre-owned butts not accepted:p

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Originally Posted by buddylee

Strong Unions? I don't think unions have a place in buisness in this day and age. When workers were exploited and safety non existant, they were a neccesity. Now all they are good for is driving companies down and product prices up.
I know this will piss off alot of people but I was a union member and I can honestly say that about 60 percent of the workers in my local only kept a job because they were a member. I've never seen such a lazy, worthless, what can I get for nothing bunch of children.

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You must of been in the Electricians or Plumbers union.......Because The Carpenters, Operating Engineers, Tin knockers or Iron workers are the hardest working men of the unions and deserve every penny..........

people see something in their lives and they think its the same all around, there is good that comes out of unions as well as bad, like everything else in life. The question is would we be better off without them? i dont think so, but they do need rules and regulations like every other big organization.

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Originally Posted by buddylee

Strong Unions? I don't think unions have a place in buisness in this day and age. When workers were exploited and safety non existant, they were a neccesity. Now all they are good for is driving companies down and product prices up.
I know this will piss off alot of people but I was a union member and I can honestly say that about 60 percent of the workers in my local only kept a job because they were a member. I've never seen such a lazy, worthless, what can I get for nothing bunch of children.

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Buddy,

Several family members as well as friends are Ford employees, with a
few GM employees for good measure. All with the exception of one,
cousin Eddie, (every family has a cousin Eddie :o) have been hard
working union members. I think the bums are the exception, not the rule.
Over the years I've heard stories of the screw ups, but they were told
to me in disgust, not admiration.
Your experience, obviously was different, But I don't believe it
does any good to perpetuate the notion that the majority
of union workers are lazy and worthless and cause of the downfall
of companies. A lot of that can be attributed to bad management.
We see many companies failing that don't have unions they
can blame for their demise.

Julie

you tell em julie!! you going to tell me what your yahoo nick was?

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Originally Posted by trippingthespeculatingpos

you tell em julie!! you going to tell me what your yahoo nick was?

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Good evening Tripp,

It's the same as here, easier to remember that way. I haven't posted
on there in ages, too crazy. How's it going in Texas tonight?
I have 2 brothers in the Dallas area. Great state. Second to Michigan, lol.

Julie

ah okay i guess ive never seen you there, or maybe i ignored u on accident, but you dont seem to be an obama basher or a siri basher so i dunno why i would of ignored u :o
Its nice over here, weather is awesome lately has yet to start getting real hot. I was in michigan for a little while when i was 4 heh, i remember it was cold as hell and i got an ear ache after my dad tryed to cover my eyes to warm me up. One of my youngest memories i think, is that where ur living?

Julietoo

San Antonio...85 degrees...not a cloud in the sky...How's the ICE FISHING this year!!!LOL
Tripp...2nd to Michigan...You got to be kidding me!!!!

Julietoo you are funny!!!!

Don't let the SB bullies push you around! It's great to have you here!

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what's good guys ? i just returned from Augusta. looks like all things are still the same here. i was day dreaming< key word> about this stock reaching $ 1.78 by July ( with baseball back ) and some company coming out of the blue to offer a LOI to buy. and then the stock shot up 500%. but then again i like girls in white bikinis , what ? lol peace out !


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Greenland

How long have you been away? Things have changed around here! Brandon is gone!!!! Got into a public pissing contest with Charles. Brandon got pissed and moved on to Satwaves.com For a good laugh...read I think it was Thur the 9th intraday thread. Hilarious

You were at the Masters!!!!! I hate you....you bastard!!!LOL

Have a good day tomorrow!

My brother-in-law works for Ford currently. I know it is not a "cushy" job, but this summer he basically had 2 months off... with 75% of his pay I think it was. He kept saying he was "laid off". That is not laid off, that is paid vacation. I would LOVE to get laid off like that... My sister is a teacher, so they basically spent their entire summer down in Texas staying with my family and his. Must be a hard life...

As far as Texas being second to MI? How much is your state income tax? Texas is 0.00%. How bout them Cowboys? Embarasing this year as they were, I don't think they were nearly as bad as the Lions... Ouch, That has got to hurt.

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Originally Posted by Newman

My brother-in-law works for Ford currently. I know it is not a "cushy" job, but this summer he basically had 2 months off... with 75% of his pay I think it was. He kept saying he was "laid off". That is not laid off, that is paid vacation. I would LOVE to get laid off like that... My sister is a teacher, so they basically spent their entire summer down in Texas staying with my family and his. Must be a hard life...

As far as Texas being second to MI? How much is your state income tax? Texas is 0.00%. How bout them Cowboys? Embarasing this year as they were, I don't think they were nearly as bad as the Lions... Ouch, That has got to hurt.

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Newman,knew i hated you for a reason.Your a stinking COWBOYS fan!!!! LOL
did you like that ars whupping last year at the Linc,was there and loved every
bone crushing sack of Romo...at least Jones had the balls to get rid of the cancer on the team,won't mention his name here!!!!! lol

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Originally Posted by just sirius

Julietoo

San Antonio...85 degrees...not a cloud in the sky...How's the ICE FISHING this year!!!LOL
Tripp...2nd to Michigan...You got to be kidding me!!!!

Julietoo you are funny!!!!

Don't let the SB bullies push you around! It's great to have you here!

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Good Morning Just,

Michigan.... 63 degrees...Sunny, flowers are coming up and fish are jumping
in the lake outside my door. Ice fishing is long gone, at least 2 months, and
has been replaced with boats, fishing for bass. The lake is full of bass,
their fum to catch. Cleaning them, not so much. 85 degrees sounds
nice, that's usually our summer temp. What's your average summer
temp? I was in Texas in june, 107 degrees. It was like walking into
an oven, took my breath away. So it's kind of a trade off. I spend
winters inside, furnace on, watching the snow fall. Texans spend
summers inside, air blasting, watching their car tires melt. :D
Thanks for the welcome, it's great to be here.

Julie

Good Morning Julietoo and welcome to the buzz...we could have a good day today with SP up in pre-market to .39...