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In reply to the discussion: Ok. the message on DU is clear. Be glad with what you might get, serf! [View all]TBF
(32,056 posts)8. True, but then what we should be discussing
is the real problem. Why are we propping up an economic system in which so few at the top are in control of most of the wealth?
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Ok. the message on DU is clear. Be glad with what you might get, serf! [View all]
Pretzel_Warrior
Jan 2014
OP
4 years in a machine shop as an apprentice with a Good Reference from the boss....
bvar22
Jan 2014
#21
car repair may have been less of an apt example for protection of skilled labor
Pretzel_Warrior
Jan 2014
#7
"The fact that SOME people ... does not mean we should all give up on our dreams"
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2014
#10
no. people today are calling it some aphorism for the rich and luxurious
Pretzel_Warrior
Jan 2014
#17
You conjure some fiction of a world that doesn't exist just to insult me?
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2014
#11
Um, no; I'm stating the plainly obvious. The entire basis of your criticism is fictitious.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2014
#14
When did I ever say wealth should be concentrated in the hands of a few?
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2014
#49
"You are stating that some humans must be subjugated and degraded in order for others to benefit."
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2014
#54
"Yet these are all necessary occupations. Some people take jobs because they need the money ..."
TBF
Jan 2014
#61
I appreciate your kind words and salient observation. Thank-you again. n/t
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2014
#72
How sad that we must look at discussions as winning or losing. Do you count the number of
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#74
If that "40% of the wealth" comment refers to the Walton family (and I'm betting it does)
A HERETIC I AM
Jan 2014
#73
ATMs? We used to have Bank Clerks to do all those transactions. Credit cards? We used to need
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#82
Don't tell TBF because you might be accused of wanting to subjugate humans or something. n/t
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2014
#84
Some degreed people start at the bottom of these jobs so they can move up knowledgeably and advance
ancianita
Jan 2014
#23
And the other message - Chris Christie is the worst person in the world EVER!
truedelphi
Jan 2014
#5
The "DWYL" OP was about how "DWYL" is used to blame the 99% for their problems.
phantom power
Jan 2014
#18
There is a lot of fear when you are a paycheck or two from homelessness
PowerToThePeople
Jan 2014
#36
The point of employment is *selling* the hours of your life as profitably as possible.
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2014
#22
I've known young friends who did skilled labor work first, THEN afforded their college work after.
ancianita
Jan 2014
#25
"When profit comes first, everyone loses." Unfortunatley, not everybody.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2014
#30
I totally agree that the're not running the world in a way that benefits the human race.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2014
#34
I think the problem is that unless the entire earth is blown to smithereens, the 1% will remain
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2014
#38
Anecdotally, I might advise someone not to go to college or to put it off at least...
Hippo_Tron
Jan 2014
#45
thank you! I can get behind that message. Public officials should be holding out higher education
Pretzel_Warrior
Jan 2014
#56
I used to believe "college" educated a person which led to a better life. I no longer do.
BrotherIvan
Jan 2014
#52
when I have more time I will share my story. But suffice to say I disagree with some of your broad
Pretzel_Warrior
Jan 2014
#57
I know. I'm just sharing my personal limits on what is "relevant" higher education
Pretzel_Warrior
Jan 2014
#59