Does no one accept responsibility any more?

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by Rico

Why you good for nuthin................................LAWYER!! There I said it and will take my ban with honor!

Are you really a lawyer? People have told me I would have made a good lawyer. Don't know if I should take it as a compliment or not.

That's what they told me when they released the results of the bar exam, and asked me for my dues.

[DividedThigh]

pay up baron, you owe society its due, lol,dt

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Ron

Mow, I have no qualms with what you are saying. On the basis of your statement you are 100% right.

On the other hand, could it be that people are not taught those principles?
Are there not some who just have not been taught basic initiative, drive, determination?

What about those who grew up in an atmosphere where they were not taught
those things?

I speak of myself, my dad died when I was 4 so I basically do not know him aside from pics.
My mom struggled raising three kids & turned to alcoholism. So, basically I grew up with no father figure, no direction, and a lot of baggage.

I have no college degree, but I have had people see something I did not even see, & they gave me breaks, & training, & lots of encouragement where I am actually in Management with out a degree.

Could it be that some just need a break?
Maybe some life skills training?

Just asking.

So, basically, you DO have industriousness, good work ethics and the refusal to be a victim! You pulled out of the dive and did well, obviously!

Originally Posted by Rico

The concept of government helping the poor is found in the Bible, both in the OT and the NT. What do you think the tithes were used for in the OT?

Originally Posted by Rico

I rented a small backhoe once. Had some issues with a septic line and had to dig it up. I wasn't thinking while I was digging and ended up almost tipping the backhoe over! I can laugh about it now, but I thought for sure I was gonna meet my maker when the back tire went right into the ditch I had been digging! Thank God there was a huge tree in the yard and that I had enough chains to hook the bucket too so I could pull the backhoe out.

Been there, done that!!! LOL LOL LOL!!!!

Originally Posted by Grasshopper

According to MOW and most conservatives I know she's just another looser who just won't take responsibility. To me...she's a hero. And while most hate welfare...I thank God for the ability we had to glean until I could leave home and stand on my own two feet.

So, where did I say that about your Mother? Did you forget to ask me what I thought about that situation? Your Mother is to be commended. She also refused to be a victim and rose above the situation. That is what help is for. It is to HELP people, not support them. Everyone needs a little help once in a while but it is NOT the government's or anyone else's responsibility to support my family or reward me or anyone else for laziness and an entitlement mentality!

Originally Posted by Grasshopper

Bro...I didn't write the first post that accused anyone seeking justice of being irresponsible whiners. I found that insulting. Some people legitimately need help. He left no exceptions in his rant. And that's what it was...a rant.

And you're not ranting? You're not serious, really?
If I put all of your posts here end to end, they would be one HUGE rant! You just disagree with some else's rant so you just rant LOUDER!

[Rico]

Originally Posted by Tiberius Pantera

True but it would also be spread accross the employee pool which means the company would have to make a decision on this.

I think we have the same questions about this story.... which is yet another of the reasons our friend is having these issues with the other boys and girls in the sand box.

It could end up being a situation that is out of the company's hands too. Insurance companies are not obligated to renew group coverage. If the cost for taking care of one employee with cancer proves to be too high to fall within the insurance company's standards they can simply refuse to renew the policy. Because of privacy issues, people don't realize that this is one reason why companies end up changing health insurance carriers. They find a company willing to insure the group, but it charges a higher rate because of the claims history. One person can make that much of a difference in group coverage. It's especially hard for small companies to deal with because the size of the group isn't large enough to offset what has to be paid to care for just one person in the group.

[My Own Eyes]

Originally Posted by Ron

He did just got here today as TB!

Yeah, is it supposed to be a secret who he is? Because I keep wanting to use his other name.

[My Own Eyes]

Originally Posted by Ron

Again, I would reiterate what MOE said, it isn't what you say, but how it is said!

I think she gave wise advice.

Wow, I don't think anyone ever used the word "wise" to describe advice that I gave!

[Ron]

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes

Yeah, is it supposed to be a secret who he is? Because I keep wanting to use his other name.

I don't know, but if he chooses not to reveal it-I won't!

[Rico]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

That's what they told me when they released the results of the bar exam, and asked me for my dues.

Cool. Well, you don't come across as a stuck up know it all attorney type, so I think it's safe to say you haven't let it go to your head.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by DividedThigh

pay up baron, you owe society its due, lol,dt

I am. Besides what the government confiscates each week. I am taking care of my family so others don't have to!!

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by Rico

Cool. Well, you don't come across as a stuck up know it all attorney type, so I think it's safe to say you haven't let it go to your head.

Cuz I'm stupid, haven't ya heard.