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  • Fake Nick
    So Fucking Banned
    • Jul 2004
    • 7708

    #101
    Originally posted by pimplink
    and then again, would you want to make $100k per month and spending the saturday evenings on GFY because you have no friends?


    sure , why not ?

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    • Nicky
      Too lazy to set a custom title
      • Mar 2003
      • 30071

      #102
      101 million dollars

      gfynicky @ gmail.com

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      • goBigtime
        Confirmed User
        • Nov 2002
        • 7761

        #103
        Originally posted by notjoe
        Why cant i do it? Because i cant just walk in on land and claim ownership of it...i have to BUY the land...Now when i go hunting for fish and wild animals i will need to worry about regulations and permits, which cost money.

        It's a completely different world today than it was thousands of years ago...
        Yes... and technically in the states you can't really _OWN_ land. If you did own the land, then your annual property taxes would be 0 and it couldn't be taken away from you. Anyway, that's another thread.

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        • Rui
          web
          • Dec 2001
          • 9533

          #104
          Originally posted by notjoe
          Who ever said money was the key to a happy life? I only said it sustained life, in today's world and not thousands of years ago, which is all that matters
          I don't think anybody question's the need of money to live nowadays, now saying its EVERYTHING, quite a big difference...each one to its own tho

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          • Fake Nick
            So Fucking Banned
            • Jul 2004
            • 7708

            #105
            Originally posted by NichePay - StuartD
            No, trade was needed as one community didn't have everything available that they wanted or needed. Not every community had the proper soil for ever kind of vegetation.
            Communication across communities was needed.... but not for money. For mutual gain but not for money.

            do you actually know the history of money ? and how money came about ? you should STFU and go back to history class

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            • goBigtime
              Confirmed User
              • Nov 2002
              • 7761

              #106
              Originally posted by swedguy
              Just because you don't have any money, doesn't mean that you have piss on yourself. That usually means that you have some other issues than just lack of money.

              A good example is a homeless person that lives besides my kayak club. He has lived there for pretty long time. Every morning he brushes his teeth, bathes himeself in the canal and packs up his stuff. He keeps "his" place super neat.
              His a very nice guy, just had some bad luck that made him end up on the street.
              Originally posted by swedguy
              He has lived there for pretty long time.
              Think about that.

              He must be very happy and content with his life then, no?

              Either way, he definitely isn't interested in knowing who is going to be the next american idol.

              I would think that alone would be divine bliss.

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              • goBigtime
                Confirmed User
                • Nov 2002
                • 7761

                #107
                Originally posted by Fake Nick
                do you actually know the history of money ? and how money came about ? you should STFU and go back to history class
                They don't usually teach the true history of money (or anything, for that matter) in history class.

                History, like everything, is for sale.

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                • justsexxx
                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                  • Aug 2001
                  • 13723

                  #108
                  Are you really that stupid? You keep comparing really rich, with the poorest people. There are a lot of ppl, who make enough for a small house, food etc. I was refering to those people. They can be very very happy too. SOme are more happy then rich people. Oh well,
                  Questions?

                  ICQ: 125184542

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                  • swedguy
                    Confirmed User
                    • Jan 2002
                    • 7981

                    #109
                    Originally posted by goBigtime
                    Think about that.

                    He must be very happy and content with his life then, no?

                    Either way, he definitely isn't interested in knowing who is going to be the next american idol.

                    I would think that alone would be divine bliss.
                    Exactly. Money isn't everything to him

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                    • goBigtime
                      Confirmed User
                      • Nov 2002
                      • 7761

                      #110
                      Originally posted by swedguy
                      Exactly. Money isn't everything to him
                      But yet it goes without saying that every week he needs to make $x in order to survive. Or does he?

                      Perhaps there is so much discarded shit in this world (or at least in this country) that is still useable or consumable, that a very small number of people could live completely off of that crap that others throw away.

                      Sort of like those little fish that live around the mouths of sharks?

                      They get whatever is left over.
                      Last edited by goBigtime; 05-17-2005, 05:44 AM.

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                      • fl_prn_str
                        Confirmed User
                        • Aug 2004
                        • 5736

                        #111
                        money isnt everything but some cash and a lot of sex will do good in a pinch.

                        look at all the girls who are with losers because they "love" them......there fucking broke.......something must be alright in the bedroom.

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                        • swedguy
                          Confirmed User
                          • Jan 2002
                          • 7981

                          #112
                          Originally posted by goBigtime
                          But yet it goes without saying that every week he needs to make $x in order to survive. Or does he?

                          Perhaps there is so much discarded shit in this world (or at least in this country) that is still useable or consumable, that a very small number of people could live completely off of that crap that others throw away.

                          Sort of like those little fish that live around the mouths of sharks?

                          They get whatever is left over.
                          Some days he fish, some days he eats at the shelter, some days he has money to buy some canned food, some days he gets food from other places.

                          Money isn't an important factor

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                          • Fake Nick
                            So Fucking Banned
                            • Jul 2004
                            • 7708

                            #113
                            Originally posted by swedguy
                            Some days he fish, some days he eats at the shelter, some days he has money to buy some canned food, some days he gets food from other places.

                            Money isn't an important factor



                            lol, do you acutally believe this bullshit ? ? you think that dude is their cause he likes it ? in his case he SURVIVES without money , but I am pretty confident that he much rather have lots of money and live in a mansion


                            if you want FREEDOM you need money , no money , no freedom

                            period!

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                            • slackologist
                              Confirmed User
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 2379

                              #114
                              Money can't buy you everything. People with money to burn encounter many of the same fundamental life problems that poorer people experience and it's often the case that they are less prepared for them.

                              If your goal in life is to earn a lot of money, make sure you enjoy your way on that journey because when your life is near it's end, the path you took and choices you made along it will make up who you are, not the pot of gold and material riches you've aquired.

                              Money is very important for most people, it can help you extend your life, get you nice things to surround yourself with and make you feel more secure but it's not going to make you live forever and it's not going to solve every problem.
                              Last edited by slackologist; 05-17-2005, 06:21 AM.

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                              • Theo
                                HAL 9000
                                • May 2001
                                • 34515

                                #115
                                if you get really sick no money will help you in most cases.

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                                • nico-t
                                  emperor of my world
                                  • Aug 2004
                                  • 29901

                                  #116
                                  Originally posted by hova
                                  It's not everything, but if you don't have it it sure feels like it's everything
                                  true words spoken

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                                  • swedguy
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Jan 2002
                                    • 7981

                                    #117
                                    Originally posted by Fake Nick
                                    lol, do you acutally believe this bullshit ? ? you think that dude is their cause he likes it ? in his case he SURVIVES without money , but I am pretty confident that he much rather have lots of money and live in a mansion


                                    if you want FREEDOM you need money , no money , no freedom

                                    period!
                                    I've talked to him. He's quite happy

                                    Freedom doesn't necessarily have to be about having money or no money, it's different from person to person.

                                    For me, freedom is to not be attached to anything materialistic and not be bothered by what people think of me.

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                                    • Screaming
                                      I can change this!!!!!
                                      • Feb 2004
                                      • 18972

                                      #118
                                      i dont think it is everything either

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                                      • wjxxx
                                        So Fucking Banned
                                        • Feb 2005
                                        • 4448

                                        #119
                                        Originally posted by justsexxx
                                        Health, happiness and friendship(s)
                                        100% agree

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                                        • Fake Nick
                                          So Fucking Banned
                                          • Jul 2004
                                          • 7708

                                          #120
                                          Originally posted by swedguy
                                          I've talked to him. He's quite happy

                                          Freedom doesn't necessarily have to be about having money or no money, it's different from person to person.

                                          For me, freedom is to not be attached to anything materialistic and not be bothered by what people think of me.


                                          you first have to know what freedom is,


                                          freedom is doing what you want when you want it,

                                          most people are not free to do that, they have obligations ,they HAVE TO do this or HAVE TO do that in order to survive (pay bills , etc)


                                          if you have a very limited view on what freedom is then maybe you can feel it , but if you want freedom in EVERY nuance of the word you will need MONEY and lots of it

                                          no money = no freedom


                                          but of course as said , if you limit what freedom is to you then in your mind you can experience it , but if you look at the big picture ,then no you cannot have it without $$$$$

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                                          • polish_aristocrat
                                            Too lazy to set a custom title
                                            • Jul 2002
                                            • 40377

                                            #121
                                            great thread
                                            I don't use ICQ anymore.

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                                            • axelcat
                                              Adult Locals
                                              • Jun 2002
                                              • 25450

                                              #122
                                              Its all about health

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                                              • Semi-Retired-Dave
                                                Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                • Apr 2004
                                                • 11190

                                                #123
                                                Life is mostley about wanting. If you don't have it, you want it. If you have it, you'll want something else.
                                                Money is nothing but comfort. I have been on both sides, from bouncing 20.00 checks, to driving a lambo and take it from me. I had some better days when I was bouncing those checks.

                                                Just my thoughts,
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                                                • qwe
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Jul 2003
                                                  • 2109

                                                  #124
                                                  money isn't everything thats for sure, but it doesn't hurt to have it...

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                                                  • Rich
                                                    So Fucking Banned
                                                    • Jan 2003
                                                    • 11486

                                                    #125
                                                    Hopefully you'll figure it out on your own one day, probably after you become financially comfortable. If you never figure out why, you'll never lead a truly happy life.

                                                    When I first made my money I thought it would make my life perfect, I couldn't have been more wrong. Money isn't everything, IT'S NOTHING. I have plenty of money but it means nothing to me, I'd give it all away in a heartbeat if it would make my family safer or more happy.

                                                    "Money isn't important, it just seems like it is".

                                                    This isn't something anyone can explain to you, you have to figure it out on your own.


                                                    PS. The secret of life it 42. Don't say Rich never told you anything.

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                                                    • zentz
                                                      Confirmed User
                                                      • Nov 2003
                                                      • 8062

                                                      #126
                                                      its not everything but it can make your life much easier
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                                                      • MetaMan
                                                        I AM WEB 2.0
                                                        • Jan 2003
                                                        • 28682

                                                        #127
                                                        ive had true friends for a long long time and they are not going anywhere anytime soon, for me the next thing is money being everything, just the fact that it helps me do what i want.

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                                                        • Rich
                                                          So Fucking Banned
                                                          • Jan 2003
                                                          • 11486

                                                          #128
                                                          Originally posted by Fake Nick
                                                          you first have to know what freedom is,


                                                          freedom is doing what you want when you want it,

                                                          most people are not free to do that, they have obligations ,they HAVE TO do this or HAVE TO do that in order to survive (pay bills , etc)


                                                          if you have a very limited view on what freedom is then maybe you can feel it , but if you want freedom in EVERY nuance of the word you will need MONEY and lots of it

                                                          no money = no freedom


                                                          but of course as said , if you limit what freedom is to you then in your mind you can experience it , but if you look at the big picture ,then no you cannot have it without $$$$$

                                                          In my opinion, it's you who has a very limited view on what freedom is.

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                                                          • blueb8llz

                                                            #129
                                                            its almost everthing tho...

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