Maxed Out on Showtime

[Bugs]

That film was very political. The underlying theme is that overconsumption is an illness, not a choice; and creditors are criminals because they exploit the sick. I completely disagree with both notions.

[seattle-relo]

Thank you Enorah, well said!

Rather then ripping people apart for making bad decisions, be grateful that you had the insight and the income to not get yourself in trouble. Really, be grateful you aren’t in their shoes. I am not saying have pitty (well maybe a little kindness), but rather than focusing on such negative energy, be grateful for your knowledge and wisdom that kept you on the right track to where you are today.

I haven’t seen the movie so I cannot comment, but I did grow up with a mother that could barely afford to put food on the table or pay the electric bill. Any credit card debt that she incurred was for living expenses, not tv’s or designer clothes, nor vacations. There are a lot of greedy people that overspend for a number of reasons (self esteem/identity issues), but there are also a lot of people really struggling who just don’t understand revolving credit debt and get themselves in terrible trouble.

[seattle-relo]

Thank you Enorah, well said!

Rather then ripping people apart for making bad decisions, be grateful that you had the insight and the income to not get yourself in trouble. Really, be grateful you aren’t in their shoes. I am not saying have pitty (well maybe a little kindness), but rather than focusing on such negative energy, be grateful for your knowledge and wisdom that kept you on the right track to where you are today.

I haven’t seen the movie so I cannot comment, but I did grow up with a mother that could barely afford to put food on the table or pay the electric bill. Any credit card debt that she incurred was for living expenses, not tv’s or designer clothes, nor vacations. There are a lot of greedy people that overspend for a number of reasons (self esteem/identity issues), but there are also a lot of people really struggling who just don’t understand revolving credit debt and get themselves in terrible trouble.

[seattle-relo]

Thank you Enorah, well said!

Rather then ripping people apart for making bad decisions, be grateful that you had the insight and the income to not get yourself in trouble. Really, be grateful you aren’t in their shoes. I am not saying have pitty (well maybe a little kindness), but rather than focusing on such negative energy, be grateful for your knowledge and wisdom that kept you on the right track to where you are today.

I haven’t seen the movie so I cannot comment, but I did grow up with a mother that could barely afford to put food on the table or pay the electric bill. Any credit card debt that she incurred was for living expenses, not tv’s or designer clothes, nor vacations. There are a lot of greedy people that overspend for a number of reasons (self esteem/identity issues), but there are also a lot of people really struggling who just don’t understand revolving credit debt and get themselves in terrible trouble.

[seattle-relo]

Thank you Enorah, well said!

Rather then ripping people apart for making bad decisions, be grateful that you had the insight and the income to not get yourself in trouble. Really, be grateful you aren’t in their shoes. I am not saying have pitty (well maybe a little kindness), but rather than focusing on such negative energy, be grateful for your knowledge and wisdom that kept you on the right track to where you are today.

I haven’t seen the movie so I cannot comment, but I did grow up with a mother that could barely afford to put food on the table or pay the electric bill. Any credit card debt that she incurred was for living expenses, not tv’s or designer clothes, nor vacations. There are a lot of greedy people that overspend for a number of reasons (self esteem/identity issues), but there are also a lot of people really struggling who just don’t understand revolving credit debt and get themselves in terrible trouble.

[seattle-relo]

Thank you Enorah, well said!

Rather then ripping people apart for making bad decisions, be grateful that you had the insight and the income to not get yourself in trouble. Really, be grateful you aren’t in their shoes. I am not saying have pitty (well maybe a little kindness), but rather than focusing on such negative energy, be grateful for your knowledge and wisdom that kept you on the right track to where you are today.

I haven’t seen the movie so I cannot comment, but I did grow up with a mother that could barely afford to put food on the table or pay the electric bill. Any credit card debt that she incurred was for living expenses, not tv’s or designer clothes, nor vacations. There are a lot of greedy people that overspend for a number of reasons (self esteem/identity issues), but there are also a lot of people really struggling who just don’t understand revolving credit debt and get themselves in terrible trouble.

[jpinpb]

I haven’t had a chance to fully see it. But real quick, backtracking to high school days, anyone peer-pressured into smoking?

I mean, just b/c everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean you have to.

Insight? Sorry. I must repeat. I suck at math. I have NO special degreess. But it was glaringly obvious to me that numbers don’t add up and temporary low rates that “may” go up means laws of probability apply and living on borrowed time.

One would have to be blind to not see this. There is no insight required. No wisdom needed. Just common sense.

The only thing that was difficult was not following the herd off the cliff. That’s hard. Easy to be swayed, especially when everyone is nudging you.

BUT, back to my analogy. Say nope to dope and ugg to drugs.

[jpinpb]

I haven’t had a chance to fully see it. But real quick, backtracking to high school days, anyone peer-pressured into smoking?

I mean, just b/c everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean you have to.

Insight? Sorry. I must repeat. I suck at math. I have NO special degreess. But it was glaringly obvious to me that numbers don’t add up and temporary low rates that “may” go up means laws of probability apply and living on borrowed time.

One would have to be blind to not see this. There is no insight required. No wisdom needed. Just common sense.

The only thing that was difficult was not following the herd off the cliff. That’s hard. Easy to be swayed, especially when everyone is nudging you.

BUT, back to my analogy. Say nope to dope and ugg to drugs.

[jpinpb]

I haven’t had a chance to fully see it. But real quick, backtracking to high school days, anyone peer-pressured into smoking?

I mean, just b/c everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean you have to.

Insight? Sorry. I must repeat. I suck at math. I have NO special degreess. But it was glaringly obvious to me that numbers don’t add up and temporary low rates that “may” go up means laws of probability apply and living on borrowed time.

One would have to be blind to not see this. There is no insight required. No wisdom needed. Just common sense.

The only thing that was difficult was not following the herd off the cliff. That’s hard. Easy to be swayed, especially when everyone is nudging you.

BUT, back to my analogy. Say nope to dope and ugg to drugs.

[jpinpb]

I haven’t had a chance to fully see it. But real quick, backtracking to high school days, anyone peer-pressured into smoking?

I mean, just b/c everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean you have to.

Insight? Sorry. I must repeat. I suck at math. I have NO special degreess. But it was glaringly obvious to me that numbers don’t add up and temporary low rates that “may” go up means laws of probability apply and living on borrowed time.

One would have to be blind to not see this. There is no insight required. No wisdom needed. Just common sense.

The only thing that was difficult was not following the herd off the cliff. That’s hard. Easy to be swayed, especially when everyone is nudging you.

BUT, back to my analogy. Say nope to dope and ugg to drugs.

[jpinpb]

I haven’t had a chance to fully see it. But real quick, backtracking to high school days, anyone peer-pressured into smoking?

I mean, just b/c everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean you have to.

Insight? Sorry. I must repeat. I suck at math. I have NO special degreess. But it was glaringly obvious to me that numbers don’t add up and temporary low rates that “may” go up means laws of probability apply and living on borrowed time.

One would have to be blind to not see this. There is no insight required. No wisdom needed. Just common sense.

The only thing that was difficult was not following the herd off the cliff. That’s hard. Easy to be swayed, especially when everyone is nudging you.

BUT, back to my analogy. Say nope to dope and ugg to drugs.

[Anonymous]

Enorah said: “Nothing is black and white. There is no right or wrong. There is only the moment and the choices the moment brings.”

That, Enorah, is the kind of thinking that gets people into trouble. There is a right and wrong. For instance, it is WRONG to borrow money you can’t or won’t, pay back.

It is also wrong to blame all of your problems on other people. Blame the people responsible, not the folks you don’t know.

Bad decisions = bad outcomes. It never fails.

[Anonymous]

Enorah said: “Nothing is black and white. There is no right or wrong. There is only the moment and the choices the moment brings.”

That, Enorah, is the kind of thinking that gets people into trouble. There is a right and wrong. For instance, it is WRONG to borrow money you can’t or won’t, pay back.

It is also wrong to blame all of your problems on other people. Blame the people responsible, not the folks you don’t know.

Bad decisions = bad outcomes. It never fails.

[Anonymous]

Enorah said: “Nothing is black and white. There is no right or wrong. There is only the moment and the choices the moment brings.”

That, Enorah, is the kind of thinking that gets people into trouble. There is a right and wrong. For instance, it is WRONG to borrow money you can’t or won’t, pay back.

It is also wrong to blame all of your problems on other people. Blame the people responsible, not the folks you don’t know.

Bad decisions = bad outcomes. It never fails.

[Anonymous]

Enorah said: “Nothing is black and white. There is no right or wrong. There is only the moment and the choices the moment brings.”

That, Enorah, is the kind of thinking that gets people into trouble. There is a right and wrong. For instance, it is WRONG to borrow money you can’t or won’t, pay back.

It is also wrong to blame all of your problems on other people. Blame the people responsible, not the folks you don’t know.

Bad decisions = bad outcomes. It never fails.

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