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Re: Kinda funny, eh? nossy Send a noteboard - 27/01/2010 01:20:24 PM

So really, what Jens said might be offensive to Americans, but before everybody jumps down his throat, you might want to consider the different circumstances.


Most Europeans seem to get my point and the Americans don't, even feel insulted or as if I insulted anyone. Then again, I expected no less.

now that's offensive.:P Really.

As an objective observer, pointing to a certain group as something you wouldn't do because you went to school is slightly offensive, but no one should care unless you are actually asking them for money or mooching off the government. Then they have the right to care and comment.:P


I expected no less because Americans are always so afraid of someone mooching of the government. God beware, I could help out the little unemployed man with my taxes! Let's just say I am glad I live where I live ;) I rest my case in this thread.

Well yeah, your opinion is your opinion, but I don't think it's at all strange to balk at continually supporting someone who believes he has a right to refuse to work (and receive support) just because he can't find something that he considers suitable. If you don't think that's wrong, then I'm just fine being considered "too American."
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Work Hobgoblin - 26/01/2010 12:41:16 PM 1603 Views
Seriously, fuck him. LiterateDog - 26/01/2010 12:47:05 PM 967 Views
You. Not so eloquent like the Irish princess. The Shrike - 26/01/2010 02:13:28 PM 916 Views
I don't mind being out-classed by a Celtic Goddess. LiterateDog - 26/01/2010 02:46:14 PM 871 Views
Elaine - 27/01/2010 10:03:52 PM 904 Views
That's just silly. Elaine - 26/01/2010 01:05:07 PM 987 Views
Since Elaine has said it all so eloquently, I will just agree with her. The Shrike - 26/01/2010 02:12:41 PM 828 Views
what she said LadyLorraine - 26/01/2010 03:49:03 PM 949 Views
Sort of? Lupine - 26/01/2010 01:49:21 PM 907 Views
Usually, I think it's stupid to turn down a job, particularly in those circumstances. Tom - 26/01/2010 02:21:59 PM 893 Views
I agree ironclad - 26/01/2010 02:47:22 PM 873 Views
...and instead you would ask your friend to loan you money? Sareitha Sedai - 26/01/2010 02:53:38 PM 914 Views
No, friends and loaning money don't mix so well ironclad - 26/01/2010 03:03:12 PM 1135 Views
So Sareitha Sedai - 26/01/2010 03:12:45 PM 927 Views
I seriously don't mean this to be near as nasty as it sounds... LiterateDog - 26/01/2010 03:21:40 PM 993 Views
I have nothing but respect for them and their job. I am glad someone does it. ironclad - 26/01/2010 03:35:25 PM 1082 Views
I think that works in the short term but not in the long term snoopcester - 26/01/2010 03:47:52 PM 935 Views
That's why I said I didn't mean to defend him *NM* ironclad - 26/01/2010 03:49:34 PM 428 Views
Well I was just making it clear that though I agreed with you, it was very time dependent *NM* snoopcester - 26/01/2010 04:26:53 PM 485 Views
your only worth what someone is willing to pay you no matter how much time you spent in school random thoughts - 26/01/2010 04:08:29 PM 909 Views
That's true ironclad - 26/01/2010 04:28:00 PM 936 Views
so the janitor is a janitor becuase he likes cleaning up after other people? random thoughts - 26/01/2010 05:25:57 PM 831 Views
With an atitude like that ßelals Girl - 26/01/2010 06:24:35 PM 881 Views
As you presumably guessed already... Legolas - 26/01/2010 06:39:54 PM 903 Views
and that is why Europe is in decline random thoughts - 26/01/2010 07:10:25 PM 808 Views
Probably. Legolas - 26/01/2010 07:34:06 PM 965 Views
Re: As you presumably guessed already... ßelals Girl - 26/01/2010 07:31:46 PM 924 Views
I think it's offensive to those EMPLOYED in those jobs. LiterateDog - 26/01/2010 07:53:54 PM 951 Views
Yeah that's totally what I said *NM* ironclad - 26/01/2010 08:05:30 PM 433 Views
To a degree, it is. LiterateDog - 26/01/2010 08:21:04 PM 933 Views
They are not beneath me because of me being a better person or even smarter... ironclad - 26/01/2010 08:33:18 PM 971 Views
Re: They are not beneath me because I am a better person or even smarter... ßelals Girl - 26/01/2010 08:47:27 PM 841 Views
Only if one's identity is entirely determined by the job one does. Legolas - 26/01/2010 09:07:57 PM 906 Views
If you wouldn't do their job ßelals Girl - 26/01/2010 09:19:36 PM 845 Views
You seem to ignore the main point of my post entirely and just repeat what Joe said, tbh. *NM* Legolas - 26/01/2010 10:06:11 PM 428 Views
I think it smacks of elitism and class random thoughts - 26/01/2010 10:13:11 PM 801 Views
Like we discussed above, yeah. Legolas - 26/01/2010 10:39:23 PM 968 Views
Not really snoopcester - 27/01/2010 12:17:00 PM 978 Views
Well, yes ßelals Girl - 26/01/2010 08:25:16 PM 793 Views
Kinda funny, eh? ironclad - 26/01/2010 08:07:44 PM 948 Views
Re: Kinda funny, eh? nossy - 27/01/2010 12:41:02 PM 873 Views
Re: Kinda funny, eh? ironclad - 27/01/2010 12:57:48 PM 1032 Views
doesn't mean you have to insult the rest of us. LadyLorraine - 27/01/2010 01:17:16 PM 860 Views
Except ironclad - 27/01/2010 01:20:54 PM 921 Views
it's just something I get very tired of. LadyLorraine - 27/01/2010 01:30:20 PM 875 Views
Re: Kinda funny, eh? nossy - 27/01/2010 01:20:24 PM 878 Views
Which leads back to me saying I do not support the poster's friend's attitude *NM* ironclad - 27/01/2010 01:21:49 PM 473 Views
ok nossy - 27/01/2010 01:46:31 PM 856 Views
Re: Kinda funny, eh? ßelals Girl - 27/01/2010 07:15:25 PM 936 Views
For a professional, yes.. Kel - 26/01/2010 06:43:51 PM 894 Views
tell him you could give him the money but want to wait to see if a better friend shows up needing it *NM* random thoughts - 26/01/2010 02:38:08 PM 506 Views
. . .what? Aemon - 26/01/2010 05:47:58 PM 825 Views
it was meant to be a bit of joke and make a point random thoughts - 26/01/2010 06:00:07 PM 839 Views
I got it. *NM* nossy - 27/01/2010 12:03:18 PM 384 Views
glad someone does random thoughts - 27/01/2010 01:59:50 PM 784 Views
Reminds me of my brother... Lici - 26/01/2010 02:41:36 PM 821 Views
Absolutely not. Whatever it takes to take care of my family. *NM* Mats Gambling Buddy - 26/01/2010 03:14:09 PM 389 Views
This reminds me of a crazy night in Reno and a dead blackjack dealer. Remember that? TaskmasterJack - 26/01/2010 04:17:50 PM 816 Views
Yeah, Reno's tourism industry nearly went under when they debuted their new slogan. LiterateDog - 26/01/2010 04:20:01 PM 824 Views
The asking for money is where I'd have to draw the line, I guess. Legolas - 26/01/2010 03:23:44 PM 817 Views
it would depend on my circumstances. LadyLorraine - 26/01/2010 03:46:33 PM 757 Views
I think I would only not work at McDonalds. I'd even do Burger King or something, just not McDonalds *NM* callandor1000 - 26/01/2010 04:27:07 PM 466 Views
what do you see as the difference? *NM* LadyLorraine - 26/01/2010 04:42:10 PM 369 Views
I just don't ever want to be known as a McDonalds employee. callandor1000 - 26/01/2010 06:08:53 PM 866 Views
I used to work at Burger King random thoughts - 27/01/2010 03:16:42 AM 796 Views
I worked at Burger King for 5 hours once. *NM* MonCul - 27/01/2010 11:08:36 PM 382 Views
On a grander scale Artsapat - 26/01/2010 04:44:00 PM 1036 Views
what bullshit... damookster - 26/01/2010 06:12:34 PM 800 Views
And that Sareitha Sedai - 26/01/2010 06:26:32 PM 861 Views
Can I have his unwanted jobs instead? *NM* ßelals Girl - 26/01/2010 06:26:03 PM 364 Views
Life should really work out that way *NM* Sareitha Sedai - 26/01/2010 06:27:33 PM 442 Views
There are a lot of jobs that I would refuse ranagrande - 26/01/2010 06:33:07 PM 828 Views
Being in a non-working position...I can tell you to tell him to fuck off. MightyYT - 26/01/2010 06:35:54 PM 864 Views
Nope, as long as it's legal...you do what you have to. *NM* Larisa - 26/01/2010 07:34:50 PM 456 Views
There are certainly things I would not do for money. *NM* PhotoJim - 26/01/2010 10:24:57 PM 418 Views
Thanks folks! Hobgoblin - 27/01/2010 02:05:15 PM 868 Views
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