Baby Boomers Destroying America!

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=millennial][quote=The-Shoveler]Call it heresay if it makes you feel better or safer.
I don’t put too much stock in that doomsday clock (well maybe being that we are at three minutes now).

This is what I think got us to that point today

https://www.thelocal.de/20161008/russia-tension-more-dangerous-than-in-cold-war-fm

So is Syria worth it?[/quote]

Syria isn’t worth it for us, and we probably shouldn’t be there…unless our actions help to create a quicker and more amenable outcome. This being said, if history is any indicator it will most likely have the opposite affect.[/quote]

Megalomania.
We tried to topple Assad to break the Shia crescent. The Arab spring was our opportunity and pretext. But it didn’t work out the way we planned. Interestingly, we created a Shia Iraq that wasn’t there before

There is a national security apparatus that boomers built. Young people don’t care as much about projecting American power. They want a more egalitarian world.

[FlyerInHi]

Some relatives came to visit my parents today. I asked an elderly cousin who he’s voting for. He said “I’m not voting because I just turned 70. I don’t know anything. Let the young people vote and create the world they want.” He sais old people over 70 should not be allowed to vote.

[millennial]

[quote=FlyerInHi][quote=millennial][quote=The-Shoveler]Call it heresay if it makes you feel better or safer.
I don’t put too much stock in that doomsday clock (well maybe being that we are at three minutes now).

This is what I think got us to that point today

https://www.thelocal.de/20161008/russia-tension-more-dangerous-than-in-cold-war-fm

So is Syria worth it?[/quote]

Syria isn’t worth it for us, and we probably shouldn’t be there…unless our actions help to create a quicker and more amenable outcome. This being said, if history is any indicator it will most likely have the opposite affect.[/quote]

Megalomania.
We tried to topple Assad to break the Shia crescent. The Arab spring was our opportunity and pretext. But it didn’t work out the way we planned. Interestingly, we created a Shia Iraq that wasn’t there before

There is a national security apparatus that boomers built. Young people don’t care as much about projecting American power. They want a more egalitarian world.[/quote]

Yes that’s probably a true statement. I don’t think that a new Millennial president would be involved with these things.

Not sure if the egalitarian attitude relates specifically to our generation, but it may be due to current technology and our social network. For instance I’m sure that Boomers and Millennials alike would have the same response if we saw a live feed on Facebook or Snapchat of innocent children and babies getting killed first hand in Syria. Having witnessed this, I think it makes it a lot more difficult for a nation to remain ignorant of their actions and for megalomanics to prosper.

[millennial]

[quote=flyer]Completely understand your points. We have also studied these differences, as well as other elements that enable us to maximize appeal to all generations, as they apply to our international film business, given our goal is to generate $1B+ per film in global box office as often as possible. It’s challenging, but we’ve found it can be done.[/quote]

Interesting, what types of films do you produce?

[millennial]

[quote=FlyerInHi]Some relatives came to visit my parents today. I asked an elderly cousin who he’s voting for. He said “I’m not voting because I just turned 70. I don’t know anything. Let the young people vote and create the world they want.” He sais old people over 70 should not be allowed to vote.[/quote]

Wow that’s an interesting point of view. Nice in theory, but a very slippery slope when you start using that logic. First old people over 70, then non-workers, then mentally disabled, then non-tax payers…

Tell him that it’s OK if he votes, probably not that many left to make too much of a difference anyways. Less impact then him driving on the road.

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=millennial][quote=flyer]Completely understand your points. We have also studied these differences, as well as other elements that enable us to maximize appeal to all generations, as they apply to our international film business, given our goal is to generate $1B+ per film in global box office as often as possible. It’s challenging, but we’ve found it can be done.[/quote]

Interesting, what types of films do you produce?[/quote]

there are only 27 films in all of history that have done over 1 billion worldwide. itd be huge and hugely unlikely to have just 1 film in alifetime make a billion.

[Anonymous]

Who knew James Cameron had a side job as an airline pilot?

[millennial]

[quote=scaredyclassic]
there are only 27 films in all of history that have done over 1 billion worldwide. itd be huge and hugely unlikely to have just 1 film in a lifetime make a billion.[/quote]

Not that flyer needs my help but I think he said $1Bn in revenue, not just box office sales. Films also make money in other ways like product licensing/merchandising, broadcast rights, DVD/ Home Video sales, etc.. Also he didn’t say what he did and indicated he was part of a group. That group could be a large company like Dreamworks, or Miramax, or MGM.

Also, I don’t think it’s hugely unlikely to have 1 film in a lifetime make a billion. I would like to see the list and see how many of those were within my lifetime.

[ucodegen]

[quote=millennial][quote=FlyerInHi]Some relatives came to visit my parents today. I asked an elderly cousin who he’s voting for. He said “I’m not voting because I just turned 70. I don’t know anything. Let the young people vote and create the world they want.” He sais old people over 70 should not be allowed to vote.[/quote]

Wow that’s an interesting point of view. Nice in theory, but a very slippery slope when you start using that logic. First old people over 70, then non-workers, then mentally disabled, then non-tax payers…

Tell him that it’s OK if he votes, probably not that many left to make too much of a difference anyways. Less impact then him driving on the road.[/quote]I would have to agree with ‘millennial’ here. I also want to add that at 70 years old, people would have seen more and would be more aware of what NOT to do (because they went through it already – and tends to contribute to something called wisdom.). Remember that those at 70 years or older, were alive during a World War. Very few people now have experienced something like that, and why it is desirable to ‘nip’ something like that before it starts. Mans ability to destroy himself increases each year, never reducing. Avoiding something like a world war is never more important than now, and can not be accomplished by placating the violent.

[flyer]

[quote=millennial][quote=scaredyclassic]
there are only 27 films in all of history that have done over 1 billion worldwide. itd be huge and hugely unlikely to have just 1 film in a lifetime make a billion.[/quote]

Not that flyer needs my help but I think he said $1Bn in revenue, not just box office sales. Films also make money in other ways like product licensing/merchandising, broadcast rights, DVD/ Home Video sales, etc.. Also he didn’t say what he did and indicated he was part of a group. That group could be a large company like Dreamworks, or Miramax, or MGM.

Also, I don’t think it’s hugely unlikely to have 1 film in a lifetime make a billion. I would like to see the list and see how many of those were within my lifetime.[/quote]

According to the chart below, scaredy is absolutely correct regarding the number of films that have grossed $1B+ in the worldwide market. As previously mentioned, thanks to my wife’s connections in the business, our group has invested in several over the past years, and we look forward to continuing to do so.

http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/records/All-Time-Worldwide-Box-Office

[Anonymous]

I must say, it is nice to receive passive income from these billion-dollar blockbusters.

Through my connections at Vanguard, I’ve invested in many of the top films on the list.

Every time someone rents Minions at a Redbox, I hear a little “cha-ching” in my head.

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=flyer][quote=millennial][quote=scaredyclassic]
there are only 27 films in all of history that have done over 1 billion worldwide. itd be huge and hugely unlikely to have just 1 film in a lifetime make a billion.[/quote]

Not that flyer needs my help but I think he said $1Bn in revenue, not just box office sales. Films also make money in other ways like product licensing/merchandising, broadcast rights, DVD/ Home Video sales, etc.. Also he didn’t say what he did and indicated he was part of a group. That group could be a large company like Dreamworks, or Miramax, or MGM.

Also, I don’t think it’s hugely unlikely to have 1 film in a lifetime make a billion. I would like to see the list and see how many of those were within my lifetime.[/quote]

According to the chart below, scaredy is absolutely correct regarding the number of films that have grossed $1B+ in the worldwide market. As previously mentioned, thanks to my wife’s connections in the business, our group has invested in several over the past years, and we look forward to continuing to do so.

http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/records/All-Time-Worldwide-Box-Office%5B/quote%5D

id think the big gains are betting on the unexpected hits, not the blockbusters.

[all]

[quote=millennial]
Not sure if the egalitarian attitude relates specifically to our generation, but it may be due to current technology and our social network. For instance I’m sure that Boomers and Millennials alike would have the same response if we saw a live feed on Facebook or Snapchat of innocent children and babies getting killed first hand in Syria. Having witnessed this, I think it makes it a lot more difficult for a nation to remain ignorant of their actions and for megalomanics to prosper.[/quote]

Reminds me of a Wiener Zeitung article I once read in which the author celebrates the Treaty of Berlin proclaiming the dawn of a new era and the end of wars.

[millennial]

[quote=flyer]
As previously mentioned, thanks to my wife’s connections in the business, our group has invested in several over the past years, and we look forward to continuing to do so. [/quote]

Flyer, I’m still a little puzzled by what you do exactly in the film business. In this instance, it seems like you are in a group that invests in blockbuster films (numerous ones grossing over 1Bn in box office sales)that utilizes your wife’s connections in the film industry. How does your wife and group get an in? Also I don’t understand why these large film companies would need your money when they have lots of capital already. I know quite a few people who do film financing, and it’s not for these huge companies like DreamWorks, more for the little guys. So if this is what you’re doing I find it highly implausible.

[quote=flyer]We have also studied these differences, as well as other elements that enable us to maximize appeal to all generations, as they apply to our international film business, given our goal is to generate $1B+ per film in global box office as often as possible. It’s challenging, but we’ve found it can be done.[/quote]

This is your previous quote which made me ask what you do in the film business. Based on this statement it made me think that you have input into the final outcome of the film. Usually people who invest money into a film really don’t have an ability to change elements of the film to appeal to larger masses. Is your wife working as a consultant? Does she get an equity portion for her time?

[millennial]

[quote=harvey]I must say, it is nice to receive passive income from these billion-dollar blockbusters.

Through my connections at Vanguard, I’ve invested in many of the top films on the list.

Every time someone rents Minions at a Redbox, I hear a little “cha-ching” in my head.[/quote]

Harvey why don’t you let the guy explain himself before forming your conclusions. Yes, it’s highly likely that flyer is exaggerating his pull in the industry…but maybe not. Maybe you should ask what he does, and how he does it before throwing out the sarcasm. Some people think that sarcasm equates to cleverness, but I agree with most psychologists, that it is a maladaptive coping mechanism for those with unresolved anger or frustrations.

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