Are we slaves to money?

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Are we slaves to money? by Atom on 27 Jan, 2011 00:37
Just think about it. I think everything is built around money and that yes we are slaves to money, money being the root to all evil. The J.F.K assassination being one example.
Reply #1 by Cadaver on 27 Jan, 2011 00:41
"Are we slaves to money?"
Yes.
Reply #2 by AlphaWeeaboo on 27 Jan, 2011 01:24
I like things.
Things cost money.
Need money to buy things.
I like money.
Reply #3 by Inject OH 4 on 27 Jan, 2011 01:28
I prefer to see it as your all my salves. And you provide me with money.
Reply #4 by Ghast on 27 Jan, 2011 01:45
I AM NO SALVE.

Also, money makes the world go round.

There is no more efficient system of trading. If you look at it from a historical standpoint, bartering failed and physical coercion incited riots.

There is no better motivation, than wealth. Financial incentives are what drives most people, as many are not genuinely interested in the betterment of society / themselves.

This is my objective side, saying yes; we are slaves to money.

QUESTION: How is the J.F.K assassination related to money? I'm sure Lee Harvey Oswald was no pecuniary reward/compensation for his deplorable act.
Reply #5 by Atom on 27 Jan, 2011 02:09
Quote from: Ghast on 27 Jan, 2011 01:45
QUESTION: How is the J.F.K assassination related to money? I'm sure Lee Harvey Oswald was no pecuniary reward/compensation for his deplorable act.

There's much more to the J.F.K assassination than you think. Try and research about it.
Reply #6 by Mudkipz on 27 Jan, 2011 02:46
Resources make money, Money makes resources... It's just a global understanding You need money to make money, and once you get some Money you can't help to want more... final answer

"Are we slaves to money"

Yes...
Reply #7 by Skieski on 30 Jan, 2011 20:47
Quote from: Atom on 27 Jan, 2011 00:37
I think everything is built around money and that yes we are slaves to money, money being the root to all evil.

I believe that you really need to read this extract from Ayn Rand's book Atlas Shurgged:

http://www.capitalismmagazine.com/economics/money/1826-francisco-s-money-speech.html
Reply #8 by Commander Shepard on 31 Jan, 2011 17:42
Quote from: Inject OH 4 on 27 Jan, 2011 01:28
I prefer to see it as your all my salves. And you provide me with money.

But Inject, you're a slave to Miley Cyrus, and she has lots of money, therefore, slave to money.

I used the irony meter because this is highly ironic.
Reply #9 by Holy on 31 Jan, 2011 20:25
I'd have to disagree and say man, who harbors greed, is more evil than money. Money wasn't the issue. Actually it was Ford motors which begot this chain of greed we live in today. Cars were supposed to run off of alcohol. Oil would bring in more money so it was used as a fuel source.

Thanks to Ford motors' display of greed, social interaction between strangers doesn't happen as often as it used to. You used to be able to go to your mechanic and would have a conversation with them, now all they care about is your money and would rather skip the social interaction just to do their job.
Reply #10 by Skieski on 31 Jan, 2011 22:48
Quote from: Holy on 31 Jan, 2011 20:25
I'd have to disagree and say man, who harbors greed, is more evil than money. Money wasn't the issue. Actually it was Ford motors which begot this chain of greed we live in today. Cars were supposed to run off of alcohol. Oil would bring in more money so it was used as a fuel source.

Thanks to Ford motors' display of greed, social interaction between strangers doesn't happen as often as it used to. You used to be able to go to your mechanic and would have a conversation with them, now all they care about is your money and would rather skip the social interaction just to do their job.

Are you seriously blaming the lack of man to man interaction in nowadays society to the rational decision of a single man?
Reply #11 by Atom on 01 Feb, 2011 15:57
Quote from: SkiesAhoy on 30 Jan, 2011 20:47
Quote from: Atom on 27 Jan, 2011 00:37
I think everything is built around money and that yes we are slaves to money, money being the root to all evil.

I believe that you really need to read this extract from Ayn Rand's book Atlas Shurgged:

http://www.capitalismmagazine.com/economics/money/1826-francisco-s-money-speech.html
hum...interesting.
Reply #12 by Ghast on 01 Feb, 2011 16:40
Quote from: Atom on 27 Jan, 2011 02:09
Quote from: Ghast on 27 Jan, 2011 01:45
QUESTION: How is the J.F.K assassination related to money? I'm sure Lee Harvey Oswald was no pecuniary reward/compensation for his deplorable act.

There's much more to the J.F.K assassination than you think. Try and research about it.

I think you're the one that needs to do some research, you damned conspiracist.
Reply #13 by Atom on 02 Feb, 2011 03:39
Quote from: Ghast on 01 Feb, 2011 16:40
Quote from: Atom on 27 Jan, 2011 02:09
Quote from: Ghast on 27 Jan, 2011 01:45
QUESTION: How is the J.F.K assassination related to money? I'm sure Lee Harvey Oswald was no pecuniary reward/compensation for his deplorable act.

There's much more to the J.F.K assassination than you think. Try and research about it.

I think you're the one that needs to do some research, you damned conspiracist.

What do you mean by conspiracist? There facts and proof. I take it you are .... 13 years old?
Reply #14 by Ghast on 02 Feb, 2011 11:21
Quote from: Atom on 02 Feb, 2011 03:39
Quote from: Ghast on 01 Feb, 2011 16:40
Quote from: Atom on 27 Jan, 2011 02:09
Quote from: Ghast on 27 Jan, 2011 01:45
QUESTION: How is the J.F.K assassination related to money? I'm sure Lee Harvey Oswald was no pecuniary reward/compensation for his deplorable act.

There's much more to the J.F.K assassination than you think. Try and research about it.

I think you're the one that needs to do some research, you damned conspiracist.

What do you mean by conspiracist? There facts and proof. I take it you are .... 13 years old?

To assume my age after not knowing what "conspiracist" means.

You are uneducated.