too broke to bury their dead

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Rude.

Assumptions are not a pretty thing and you've made yourself quite clear. And you look very, very stupid. Michigan is in the place they're in because they caused it. Unions ate their companies alive and with that, lost their livelihood. I feel no compassion for Michigan and hope it collapses further.

No, I don't think that person is making assumptions. From what I have read on here, Kevin has written some posts indicating that his family is wealthy.

I also think the only people who look stupid on here are the ones who are so out of touch with reality that they think the solution is just to move. Also, regardless of what "Michigan" did to itself, what does that really have to do with individuals who are suffering? For example, the governor of my state has made some poor choices, but I'm not going to say that INDIVIDUALS deserve to suffer because of mistakes made by people who have nothing to do with them.

And yes, there is a special place for people who think like Kevin and promote that line of thinking. First and foremost we are all supposed to have some compassion for our fellow man. Those who think they are immune to problems, especially financial ones, often end up in the place they derided others for being. So Kevin and anyone else who feels that way should be very careful because one day you may be in the same position as these people.

And on another note, it always amuses me how the same three or four people use every thread to show off their "intellectual" side. Notice I out that word in quotes. That's because it is really questionable as to whether the intellect is really there or if it just more hot air. But I would venture to say that if you REALLY know how to solve all these problems, why don't you run for office or make your voices heard somewhere other than a message board?

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

No, I don't think that person is making assumptions. From what I have read on here, Kevin has written some posts indicating that his family is wealthy.

I also think the only people who look stupid on here are the ones who are so out of touch with reality that they think the solution is just to move. Also, regardless of what "Michigan" did to itself, what does that really have to do with individuals who are suffering? For example, the governor of my state has made some poor choices, but I'm not going to say that INDIVIDUALS deserve to suffer because of mistakes made by people who have nothing to do with them.

And yes, there is a special place for people who think like Kevin and promote that line of thinking. First and foremost we are all supposed to have some compassion for our fellow man. Those who think they are immune to problems, especially financial ones, often end up in the place they derided others for being. So Kevin and anyone else who feels that way should be very careful because one day you may be in the same position as these people.

And on another note, it always amuses me how the same three or four people use every thread to show off their "intellectual" side. Notice I out that word in quotes. That's because it is really questionable as to whether the intellect is really there or if it just more hot air. But I would venture to say that if you REALLY know how to solve all these problems, why don't you run for office or make your voices heard somewhere other than a message board?

So much to say in response to this post. I'll limit it to a couple of things:

1) Again, your assumptions are pretty amazing. You don't know if the posters here are volunteers, if they work on campaigns, etc. You just make snap judgments and run with them.

2) Also, you've said some pretty nasty things in thread on this board. Should we all start making assumptions about what kind of person you are based on your posts?

This is why we shouldn't have any threads on the Detroit situation...

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

So much to say in response to this post. I'll limit it to a couple of things:

1) Again, your assumptions are pretty amazing. You don't know if the posters here are volunteers, if they work on campaigns, etc. You just make snap judgments and run with them.

2) Also, you've said some pretty nasty things in thread on this board. Should we all start making assumptions about what kind of person you are based on your posts?

This is why we shouldn't have any threads on the Detroit situation...

In response to #1: As I have already said, and as someone else pointed out, no assumptions need to be made here. The content of the posts speaks for itself. It is very clear that there is a lack of concern. And based on what has been said, it doesn't matter if someone was a volunteer or not. Clearly if they served in some capacity, the sentiment would be different. You can tell who really hasn't had much experience in dealing with this kind of thing because they make statements that lack common sense. And that is what annoys me about the posts from Kevin and some others. There is a serious lack of common sense going on. I'm still struggling to comprehend the fact that he said "MOVE." REALLY?

In response to #2: most of the "nasty" things I have said have been in response to "nasty" things that were said to me without reason. However, you all have already made assumptions about me based on what you perceive as my "nasty" posts. Don't sit there and act like you (and others) haven't done that.

As far as whether we should or should not have threads on Detroit, this is not a good reason not to have them.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

In response to #2: most of the "nasty" things I have said have been in response to "nasty" things that were said to me without reason. However, you all have already made assumptions about me based on what you perceive as my "nasty" posts. Don't sit there and act like you (and others) haven't done that.

Honestly, I don't presume to know you, and I've made no assumptions about what kind of person you are. I disagree with a number of your posts and the assumptions you've made in some of your posts. That's it. As for you as a person...I don't know you and I won't make any assumptions.

It's a message board...it's not that serious.