fuck this economy

I know it sounds cliche by now, but does anyone else feel that their life has fallen apart or otherwise limited as a result of this fucked up economy?

I'm out of the drug game, no desire to deal with that anymore. I just buy my weed and keep it at that. and the only reason I survive is fixing cars and some freelance writing. but at this point in my life I feel that I should have a good, stable job using my mind and education. this shit is getting old. maybe I just need to go back to dc or somewhere else with a better economy.

what fucked up stuff are you dealing with?

 

I'm in a trade that is heavily based on the economy and peoples willingness to spend money. Just means less work and more free time. I don't have many bills and I don't like credit cards so I'm doing parity good. Living in a camper is nice. The only thing that makes me upset is people blaming the economy on things that have nuthing to do with the economy. But I can survive and be happy with even less then I have now so life is good on my side. Peace and serenity are a state of mind not what you have material wise.

 

I hear you in that, but being in automotive repair I do blame the economy. people are without a doubt way less willing to maintain their vehicles, even if I advise them it's not safe to drive. and I am paid on commission. as far as bills, I have living expenses, student loans, and credit debt accrued in college. I don't live by extravagance at all, but I still can't get ahead right now. a few years ago I was much better off even when not selling drugs. so I attribute this to the state of the economy

 

Dealin' with fucked up broken teeth because of not dental insurance or a good health care system!!

 

that's rough I have a chipped tooth that's bonded so I know what that's like. hope you get it fixed soon

 

Yup, I have had two cavities in one tooth for over a year now cause I can't afford to do anything about it.

 

Well I went from making $60K a year basically as an Industrial maintenance technician on call 24/7 to making jack shit and traveling around working for room and board over the past few years and I wouldn't change it for a second, good riddance to all that bullshit of worrying about bills or student loans and the rest of that "Societal Expectation horseshit, if you keep on your toe's and your eye's open, you will find other opportunities. Those loans? Default on the fuckers, Fannie Mae owes us if anything with their predatory lending practices and mismanagement of the public funds. Bad teeth? Find a clinic and lie about your income if you need to. Food? Find a farmers market if you're stuck in the city, offer to help em' load and unload in exchange for eat's or cash or room & board for help at the farm or whatever.

I mean if it makes you somehow feel better to piss and moan over what things used to be like then fine, but if you're really truly unhappy with it,,, then fucking change it.

And I mean that in the best and most positive of way's so dont take offence, or do it's your call.

:cheers2:

On a side note, to those with fucked up cavities,,, Get yourself 1/4 cup of whole cloves, slow cook them in a 2 quart pot till theres only like a cup or less of liquid,,, Get a small bottle of Oil of Oregano or make your own if possible.

Take two or 3 shots of the clove "tea" and add about 10 drops of the Oregano oil, use it like a mouth rinse, but be sure to do this over the sink cuz it will burn like a motherfucker.
It will clear out all your mucous membranes and after 2 or 3 times of swishing this stuff around in your mouth for a minute or two each time, repeated over 3 days time, 3 times a day after brushing, theres a good chance that tooth isn't gonna bug you anymore.

I had an abscessed wisdom tooth in 07' that was killing me, did this shit and it hasn't bugged me since (aside from one time but it was on me cuz I couldn't stop eating popcorn.)

 

^ yeah, you don't sound bitter or unreasonable. I wish I could bitchslap people over the internet.. because you deserve to have my handprint across your face.

what a fucking moron.

 

Pffft

 

Thanks for the toothfix recipe. I've used the clove before and it works well.

I just wish my government would quit misappropriating my tax dollars to make corporations richer. If we'd quit pissing all over everything in the world trying to mark our capitalist territory, you and I , and the rest of the American people, could possibly have a decent standardized medical plan. But, alas, they're not going to make money off of me, so why would I receive any medical benefits for just being a contributing citizen.

A solution to a problem only arises if a profit is to be made from it.

 

to quote TSOL:

"Life is just slavery, working 9 to 5, waste your time working, you might as well die"

 

I owe you an apology.. because I must have completely read your post wrong being all fucked up last night. after reading it again, I see that you were offering advice or whatever, just in an asshole type of way. which I can appreciate. so, my apologies. I no longer want to bitchslap you.

 

fortunately I have been in a bit of an recession resistant arena. I have not felt much pinch. I thank god every night for this.

 

yay god! thank you!

we were due for some ease.

 

Dave, that is indeed good fortune. North Florida is completely fucked right now. you should see how clogged up the court is here with foreclosure cases. it will take years to get out of this one.

 

yep, Like I said, I thank god every night. Truly blessed. I wish you the best.

 

thanks. it sucks, but, every little ting gonna be alright.

fortunately I don't own a home here or have anything tying me to the area other than a girlfriend and some family.

 

I know what you mean I almost feel guilty for doing well in this tough economy when people are waiting long hours in food lines and at soup kitchens


Hotwater

 

I haven't been forced to stand in a food line.. but I did go from staying in a nice place by the beach to moving in the type of neighborhood where bums take beer bottles out of your recycling bin to cash in, and crackheads break into houses to steal shit. fortunately, people have only *tried* this twice.. I imagine when they were trying to pry the window open, they met my dogs. who will promptly rip the heads off of any unauthorized visitors

 

i wish people weere still in the habit of naming their homes instead of number addresses. mine would be called "WRONG FUCKING HOUSE"