tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872006187353805405.post6232991149832693261..comments2023-05-08T07:56:14.684-05:00Comments on In Shane's Brain: Dollars and SenseShane Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01254395453778147795noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872006187353805405.post-78469314459508509252011-10-14T21:44:32.339-05:002011-10-14T21:44:32.339-05:00I didnt say that success is measured by how much m...I didnt say that success is measured by how much money you have. What I really meant by successful was financially successful. Not necessarily successful in life. The spending that wealthy people do is a big part of what keeps our economy going. If someone has the money to buy a $80,000 vehicle and that is what they want why is that a problem for you? If the wealthy person was to donate that money the people who would probably end up getting it would be the same people you see in line paying with food stamps who's kids are wearing Jordans and driving the Tahoe because they know how to work the system. Does that scenario make more sense just because the guy who worked for his money gave it to the guy who doesnt want to work for it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872006187353805405.post-81507792133861397412011-10-14T19:05:26.411-05:002011-10-14T19:05:26.411-05:00I didn't find this pointless rambling. Plus, ...I didn't find this pointless rambling. Plus, it is your blog. Nowhere in here did I read where you wrote that you had anything against successful people. But my question to "anonymous" is, why is success only measured by money. I find myself successful and I am by no means rich or wealthy. I value my money and even though I could go out and buy a BMW or a really nice car, I bought a brand new truck that is great on gas mileage and that I like. It is not my dream car, but it is practical and it is worth the money I paid for it. After working at a Mercedes dealership, I realized that his whole saying of "you get what you pay for," is a crock of crap. Many of the customers I saw WAY too often had just purchased their overpriced mercedes and were in the service department ALL THE TIME. Not for regular maintenance either. So this is a little off topic, but it kinda goes along. People seem to think that you must drive a nice vehicle to fit in....why it is that here in Fayetteville, NC almost every time I go to Walmart the family in front of me pays with food stamps for food for their 5 kids, who all have Jordans on and apple bottom jeans and then that same family goes out and gets into a BRAND SPANKING NEW CHEVY TAHOE WITH REALLY NICE RIMS! Greed greed greed. I will say though, that before Steve Jobs died he started giving a lot of his money. Oprah is one of the few people who I see who is constantly giving away her money and helping people out. Some of her donations and the things she gives away are kind of useless, but my point is, she isnt as greedy as most with her money!--LELAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872006187353805405.post-60706623667667783822011-10-12T07:51:18.711-05:002011-10-12T07:51:18.711-05:00The point is all the value we place on things that...The point is all the value we place on things that aren't important. Money can be used for so much more. I don't have a problem with successful people. I have problem with waste. Money does not equal success. --ShaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5872006187353805405.post-7164776948890053862011-10-11T20:30:08.126-05:002011-10-11T20:30:08.126-05:00This is pointless rambling. Why do you think rich ...This is pointless rambling. Why do you think rich people should give their money away. Why do you have a problem with successful people?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com