Big Lies

[Classic-Xer]

(02-17-2017, 05:28 PM)David Horn Wrote:

(02-17-2017, 12:14 AM)Classic-Xer Wrote:

(02-16-2017, 02:55 PM)David Horn Wrote:

(02-16-2017, 01:22 AM)Classic-Xer Wrote: Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. I assume that that blue mindset must have died with JFK.

Since you brought it up, what have you done for your country?

I've done a helluva lot more for the country than PB, Odin and Eric. I will most likely surpass you as far as overall accomplishments and contributions as far as jobs, wages and financial contributions relating to tax revenues and the continued funding of  liberal programs  are concerned.

FWIW, I wasn't asking about money.  That's Trump talk.  I was asking about blood and sweat.  I can't claim any greatness in those areas either, but I did serve and I have lent my hand to others needing it more often than I probably should.  I've always been tickled by the conservative/liberatrian phallange that argues it isn't important, or, worse, that it destroys their dignity or work ethic.  Are you in that group?  I sincerely hope not.

As they say, money makes the world go round. That's American talk. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into the establishment of a long standing American business. A lot of blood and sweat went into establishing a life long career with higher wages that paid off school loans and a couple thousand in grants with the tax dollars that were contributed over the following years. I helped out others (family members and close friends) over the years who were in dire straits and really needed some help. I've helped past employees through tough times. I have donated a fair amount of money to various groups like the veterans, 9/11 fund, hurricane Katrina, the disabled and so forth. I've done volunteer work for non profit organizations and I've held board positions with no expectations of being compensated. I'm not a fan of dependency. I don't like being used or being taken advantage of by people. So, I don't go over board with the notion of helping people. I limit the amount of my commitment both financially and time wise.