[San Diego Native]

Vertigo

Yes, of course, there are those who are waiting to prey upon the misfortune of others–that’s nothing new in business or in life–it’s been happening forever–it’s part of a natural cycle.

The housing debacle we are currently experiencing–created, sadly, by stupidity and greed–provides a fertile hunting ground for this behavior–but, again, as in all things–it’s natural–it’s as it should be–it’s a case of survival of the fittest.

Some will win, some will lose, and far more are insulated from this disaster than one might think–and really don’t care–so don’t worry about it.

[San Diego Native]

Vertigo

Yes, of course, there are those who are waiting to prey upon the misfortune of others–that’s nothing new in business or in life–it’s been happening forever–it’s part of a natural cycle.

The housing debacle we are currently experiencing–created, sadly, by stupidity and greed–provides a fertile hunting ground for this behavior–but, again, as in all things–it’s natural–it’s as it should be–it’s a case of survival of the fittest.

Some will win, some will lose, and far more are insulated from this disaster than one might think–and really don’t care–so don’t worry about it.

[San Diego Native]

Vertigo

Yes, of course, there are those who are waiting to prey upon the misfortune of others–that’s nothing new in business or in life–it’s been happening forever–it’s part of a natural cycle.

The housing debacle we are currently experiencing–created, sadly, by stupidity and greed–provides a fertile hunting ground for this behavior–but, again, as in all things–it’s natural–it’s as it should be–it’s a case of survival of the fittest.

Some will win, some will lose, and far more are insulated from this disaster than one might think–and really don’t care–so don’t worry about it.

[San Diego Native]

Vertigo

Yes, of course, there are those who are waiting to prey upon the misfortune of others–that’s nothing new in business or in life–it’s been happening forever–it’s part of a natural cycle.

The housing debacle we are currently experiencing–created, sadly, by stupidity and greed–provides a fertile hunting ground for this behavior–but, again, as in all things–it’s natural–it’s as it should be–it’s a case of survival of the fittest.

Some will win, some will lose, and far more are insulated from this disaster than one might think–and really don’t care–so don’t worry about it.

[San Diego Native]

Vertigo

Yes, of course, there are those who are waiting to prey upon the misfortune of others–that’s nothing new in business or in life–it’s been happening forever–it’s part of a natural cycle.

The housing debacle we are currently experiencing–created, sadly, by stupidity and greed–provides a fertile hunting ground for this behavior–but, again, as in all things–it’s natural–it’s as it should be–it’s a case of survival of the fittest.

Some will win, some will lose, and far more are insulated from this disaster than one might think–and really don’t care–so don’t worry about it.

[San Diego Native]

Totally agree about the save/spend psychology going on. Again, sad.

I also believe a lot of our behavior as a society comes from the way we were brought up. My parents didn’t buy anything they couldn’t pay cash for. We’re trying to instill that kind of sound financial thinking in our
kids–that’s why we’re raising them in the San Diego (La Jolla) area rather than LA–a little less “la-la landish,” but not much.

Many of our friends in the Hollywood biz live in Malibu.
We were up there over the weekend, and one guy we know just gave his 16-year old boy a Maserati. My 15-year old boy said he’d like one for his 16th birthday. Fat chance.

I told him that, when we got home, I would show him, on paper, exactly how much he’d have to earn to pay for it, and how many years it would take him to do so. We have things like this come up a lot, and it just takes some time, on the part of parents, to give their kids the values they will take with them through life.

Future generations will bear a terrible burden for the excesses of the present generations, so they’d better be ready to cope with that harsh reality.

[San Diego Native]

Totally agree about the save/spend psychology going on. Again, sad.

I also believe a lot of our behavior as a society comes from the way we were brought up. My parents didn’t buy anything they couldn’t pay cash for. We’re trying to instill that kind of sound financial thinking in our
kids–that’s why we’re raising them in the San Diego (La Jolla) area rather than LA–a little less “la-la landish,” but not much.

Many of our friends in the Hollywood biz live in Malibu.
We were up there over the weekend, and one guy we know just gave his 16-year old boy a Maserati. My 15-year old boy said he’d like one for his 16th birthday. Fat chance.

I told him that, when we got home, I would show him, on paper, exactly how much he’d have to earn to pay for it, and how many years it would take him to do so. We have things like this come up a lot, and it just takes some time, on the part of parents, to give their kids the values they will take with them through life.

Future generations will bear a terrible burden for the excesses of the present generations, so they’d better be ready to cope with that harsh reality.

[San Diego Native]

Totally agree about the save/spend psychology going on. Again, sad.

I also believe a lot of our behavior as a society comes from the way we were brought up. My parents didn’t buy anything they couldn’t pay cash for. We’re trying to instill that kind of sound financial thinking in our
kids–that’s why we’re raising them in the San Diego (La Jolla) area rather than LA–a little less “la-la landish,” but not much.

Many of our friends in the Hollywood biz live in Malibu.
We were up there over the weekend, and one guy we know just gave his 16-year old boy a Maserati. My 15-year old boy said he’d like one for his 16th birthday. Fat chance.

I told him that, when we got home, I would show him, on paper, exactly how much he’d have to earn to pay for it, and how many years it would take him to do so. We have things like this come up a lot, and it just takes some time, on the part of parents, to give their kids the values they will take with them through life.

Future generations will bear a terrible burden for the excesses of the present generations, so they’d better be ready to cope with that harsh reality.

[San Diego Native]

Totally agree about the save/spend psychology going on. Again, sad.

I also believe a lot of our behavior as a society comes from the way we were brought up. My parents didn’t buy anything they couldn’t pay cash for. We’re trying to instill that kind of sound financial thinking in our
kids–that’s why we’re raising them in the San Diego (La Jolla) area rather than LA–a little less “la-la landish,” but not much.

Many of our friends in the Hollywood biz live in Malibu.
We were up there over the weekend, and one guy we know just gave his 16-year old boy a Maserati. My 15-year old boy said he’d like one for his 16th birthday. Fat chance.

I told him that, when we got home, I would show him, on paper, exactly how much he’d have to earn to pay for it, and how many years it would take him to do so. We have things like this come up a lot, and it just takes some time, on the part of parents, to give their kids the values they will take with them through life.

Future generations will bear a terrible burden for the excesses of the present generations, so they’d better be ready to cope with that harsh reality.

[San Diego Native]

Totally agree about the save/spend psychology going on. Again, sad.

I also believe a lot of our behavior as a society comes from the way we were brought up. My parents didn’t buy anything they couldn’t pay cash for. We’re trying to instill that kind of sound financial thinking in our
kids–that’s why we’re raising them in the San Diego (La Jolla) area rather than LA–a little less “la-la landish,” but not much.

Many of our friends in the Hollywood biz live in Malibu.
We were up there over the weekend, and one guy we know just gave his 16-year old boy a Maserati. My 15-year old boy said he’d like one for his 16th birthday. Fat chance.

I told him that, when we got home, I would show him, on paper, exactly how much he’d have to earn to pay for it, and how many years it would take him to do so. We have things like this come up a lot, and it just takes some time, on the part of parents, to give their kids the values they will take with them through life.

Future generations will bear a terrible burden for the excesses of the present generations, so they’d better be ready to cope with that harsh reality.

[San Diego Native]

I guess the essence of my posts were misunderstood.

I actually agree with all of you with regard to “anyone” being capable of commiting acts of gross financial irresponsiblity–such as the fool in the referenced article.
That was my point exactly.

I was trying to defend the fact that this type of behavior is not a “California” thing. I guess I just happen to know a lot of solid people, who just happen to be from California, who have their acts together.

My point was that many “Native Californians” are portrayed as “flakes,” when, in fact, a great majority of those who demonstrate this type of irresponsible behavior are not natives. I work in TV and film in Hollywood, so, believe me, I know flakes from flakes.

At any rate, the bottom line is clear. Native or non, lots of people are in over their heads. Sad.

[San Diego Native]

I guess the essence of my posts were misunderstood.

I actually agree with all of you with regard to “anyone” being capable of commiting acts of gross financial irresponsiblity–such as the fool in the referenced article.
That was my point exactly.

I was trying to defend the fact that this type of behavior is not a “California” thing. I guess I just happen to know a lot of solid people, who just happen to be from California, who have their acts together.

My point was that many “Native Californians” are portrayed as “flakes,” when, in fact, a great majority of those who demonstrate this type of irresponsible behavior are not natives. I work in TV and film in Hollywood, so, believe me, I know flakes from flakes.

At any rate, the bottom line is clear. Native or non, lots of people are in over their heads. Sad.

[San Diego Native]

I guess the essence of my posts were misunderstood.

I actually agree with all of you with regard to “anyone” being capable of commiting acts of gross financial irresponsiblity–such as the fool in the referenced article.
That was my point exactly.

I was trying to defend the fact that this type of behavior is not a “California” thing. I guess I just happen to know a lot of solid people, who just happen to be from California, who have their acts together.

My point was that many “Native Californians” are portrayed as “flakes,” when, in fact, a great majority of those who demonstrate this type of irresponsible behavior are not natives. I work in TV and film in Hollywood, so, believe me, I know flakes from flakes.

At any rate, the bottom line is clear. Native or non, lots of people are in over their heads. Sad.

[San Diego Native]

I guess the essence of my posts were misunderstood.

I actually agree with all of you with regard to “anyone” being capable of commiting acts of gross financial irresponsiblity–such as the fool in the referenced article.
That was my point exactly.

I was trying to defend the fact that this type of behavior is not a “California” thing. I guess I just happen to know a lot of solid people, who just happen to be from California, who have their acts together.

My point was that many “Native Californians” are portrayed as “flakes,” when, in fact, a great majority of those who demonstrate this type of irresponsible behavior are not natives. I work in TV and film in Hollywood, so, believe me, I know flakes from flakes.

At any rate, the bottom line is clear. Native or non, lots of people are in over their heads. Sad.

[San Diego Native]

I guess the essence of my posts were misunderstood.

I actually agree with all of you with regard to “anyone” being capable of commiting acts of gross financial irresponsiblity–such as the fool in the referenced article.
That was my point exactly.

I was trying to defend the fact that this type of behavior is not a “California” thing. I guess I just happen to know a lot of solid people, who just happen to be from California, who have their acts together.

My point was that many “Native Californians” are portrayed as “flakes,” when, in fact, a great majority of those who demonstrate this type of irresponsible behavior are not natives. I work in TV and film in Hollywood, so, believe me, I know flakes from flakes.

At any rate, the bottom line is clear. Native or non, lots of people are in over their heads. Sad.

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