Get a job
Consumer Non-Producers are a drain on the American taxpayer!
Who are you? Come forth! What do you do for a living besides put your opinion onto the Internet?
Well said, AngryCapitalist! bump!
Given the anachronistic voice, I thought for sure it was from the Onion at first, but I’m afraid that someone out there really took himself seriously when he wrote it. I’d laugh if it weren’t so sad.
Well you’re just a big ‘ol MEANY, aren’t you?
;^)
I always love the way the homeless are portrayed on TV, as if they are just like other people but they aren’t “fortunate” enough to have jobs. One of my most eye-opening experiences is working with the homeless—on a regular basis. Many are alcoholics and drug addicts. I have some sympathy for them. Many, many more are just flat-out lazy and expect the world to hand them a living. They won’t work, period. No reason—they just don’t want to. They aren’t mentally ill, they have simply accepted their lifestyle. But they will take whatever you give them without any appreciation.
Ironically, I have known people on government assistance that quit work and go back to welfare because the next step up is just to "poor" for them. Why work for less.
“’At this festive season of the year, Mr Scrooge,’ said the gentleman, taking up a pen, ‘it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in want of common comforts, sir.’
‘Are there no prisons?”
‘Plenty of prisons,’ said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.
‘And the Union workhouses.’ demanded Scrooge. ‘Are they still in operation?’
‘Both very busy, sir.’
‘Oh. I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course,’ said Scrooge. ‘I’m very glad to hear it.’
‘Under the impression that they scarcely furnish Christian cheer of mind or body to the multitude,’ returned the gentleman, ‘a few of us are endeavouring to raise a fund to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I put you down for?’
‘Nothing!’ Scrooge replied.
‘You wish to be anonymous?’
‘I wish to be left alone,’ said Scrooge. ‘Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry. I help to support the establishments I have mentioned-they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there.’
‘Many can’t go there; and many would rather die.’
‘If they would rather die,’ said Scrooge, ‘they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.’”
I think someone has already written this article.
“I Have No Pity For The Poor”
I am a former “poor person”. I mean really poor - poverty level. I agree with you 100%. I think poverty is a lifestyle choice. Of course, some people need a temporary helping hand til they get back on their feet and those are the ones we should be helping.
I believe there is Poor and there is Broke.
Poor is a state of mind. I have family members who cry about being poor. The next step they take is usually something that keeps them poor. Such as payday loans, rent to own, or commit a crime.
I am in no way poor yet I seldom have much money. None of my 6 children believe we are poor. They have never been beaten with the poor mantra.
We all choose to be in the place we are currently. If I really wanted to be rich and wealthy I would make a very strong effort to get there. I would need another tool bag, such as more education. Perhaps I could invent something. But instead I make it to work and do my best there and spend the rest of my time with the family. Most wealthy people have a strong will to be wealthy. Some of us are happy with the wealth of our family and making the world better in our own way.
Depends on the circumstances that led to ‘poor’ in my view.
Getting wiped out financially due to long term illness, for just one example.
Thats a lot different than the average shiftless jerk downon the corner, drinking himself stupid daily.
I hope the author allows an exception for those who are poor, but working and not asking for a hand out.
Are there not means available to these people who perpetually contend for the scraps from the table of those of those who actually contribute to the betterment of our world?
Yes, for many, but not for all. The problem is, there are so many who COULD work hard and better themselves, they ruin it for those who are doing their best but can't get out of the pit without help.
I thought you summed it up pretty well. :)
Actually, I pretty much agree with this 100%. In fact, just this morning, I was watching the Jim Robison program and I was deeply touched by the starving children in Africa. Then, it occurred to me: wouldn’t it be nice if we could get the lazy slobs in this country who would rather get welfare than get a job off their lazy butts and instead give even half the money we spend on welfare on those poor starving kids? Since so many of those on welfare voted for Obama, maybe he can convince them to get a job and free up the money for those in Africa that really need it.
This might not be the best time to agitate for getting kicked out of seminary school.
You are a dope.
But, I get your point. And agree with it.
FReegards,
H-T
“At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge,” said the gentleman, taking up a pen, “it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in want of common comforts, sir.”
“Are there no prisons?” asked Scrooge.
“Plenty of prisons,” said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.
“And the Union workhouses?” demanded Scrooge. “Are they still in operation?”
“They are. Still,” returned the gentleman, “I wish I could say they were not.”
“The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?” said Scrooge.
“Both very busy, sir.”
“Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course,” said Scrooge. “I’m very glad to hear it.”
“Under the impression that they scarcely furnish Christian cheer of mind or body to the multitude,” returned the gentleman, “a few of us are endeavouring to raise a fund to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I put you down for?”
“Nothing!” Scrooge replied.
“You wish to be anonymous?”
“I wish to be left alone,” said Scrooge. “Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry. I help to support the establishments I have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there.”
“Many can’t go there; and many would rather die.”
“If they would rather die,” said Scrooge, “they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.”