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Old 10-08-2010, 11:27 PM  
Kiopa_Matt
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Originally Posted by charlie g View Post
Different strokes. Just because some people would rather live their lives watching tv and keeping up with the Joneses(typing on a keyboard for hours a day), does not make them any more enlightened than those living in the third world. While some are worried about the lexus payment or mortgage on the house they cant really afford and dont see their children for more than 20 minutes on a given day, others are taking care of their family and are more involved with real things that matter most in life.

So you ask me is it a good thing? I think it is the best of things. While MOST western people chase things that don't really matter in life, many of these 3rd world people are content earning a humble living and are more in-tune with life. What you call ignorance some call bliss.
Problem comes in when you're living up here, and constantly listening to everyone bitch & moan about how poor they are. Yet, you also see how lazy and complacent they are. Just hang out, chat with friends, drink some whiskey, etc. 9am meeting? They'll maybe show up around 10 or 11.

If you choose that life, and you're happy with it, then by all means, go for it. If anything, I'll applaud you for it. But don't bitch & moan because you're poor, and don't try to fuck others out of their money. If you're living in Thailand and have white skin, you have to watch yourself a fair amount.
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