MotorCity Mayhem

**GuyDetroit** · 01-01-21 00:29

Originally Posted by RayLatoole [View Original Post]

I think if you go to any college, ex wayne state; you'll find a good number of working one and two jobs. Granted it's really difficult and graduation is further off. It's possible if you want to do it.

Ya working to survive and maybe books unless you are a stripper and can suck a few cocks in a few hour span and make a few hundred. You also might be able to take remedial courses and get away with hit. If you are in engineering or accounting or something forget about it. 12 hours of credits equals about 6 to 8 hours of in class hours,24 to 36 hours of class time, you need to sleep 42 hours a week about, you will commute a few hours at least. Add 40 hours of work on there and you got 28 hours left in a week or so which might be a couple hours a day to decompress. Even if you somehow are a robot and pull this off at 12 bucks an hour after taxes which is a reasonable entry level job and I am being very generous is like 1700. Rent is 700, your commute being as you have so much time is 300 and you have to eat. No more fairy tales ladies.

**BadBosco** · 12-31-20 23:30

Originally Posted by AirTouchOne [View Original Post]

Just to clarify. Did you just recently finished college? Not trying to be an ass and don't take that way.

No, In my first post I indicated that I been working for 32 years out of college, I graduated in December of 1988. And Yes, I paid my way at a community college for 2 years, then changed direction (slightly) and went to a state college for 3 1/2 years. Also keep in mind that at these job I had (I don't recall the exact wage), but none were over $7. 00/ hr. Just reaping the reward of being raised by parents that taught me to save-save-save, and only buy what you need until you can afford what you want. Two concepts that don't exist today.

And to clarify even farther, the 2x job was summers. Auto mechanic at a local garage M-F 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - noon Local auto parts store chain M-F 6pm - 10pm Saturday 1pm - 8pm Sunday 10am - 5pm During the school year I would start classes at 7am and usually be done by 1pm then work from 2pm to about 8p ant various different jobs, then at least 8-12 hours over the weekend, Spring break and x-mass I was able to go 8hr/day at the garage

**Muhc Lachine** · 12-31-20 23:30

Has anyone been paying attention as to how much that COVID-19 has infiltrated and decimated the working girls of the street?

When I see that the Wayne County Sheriff dies, and that the Sheriff in Macomb, and Chiefs in Detroit and Highland Park have all been sidelined with it, I wonder how the girls are not infecting any of us as well.

Maybe we should only be doing it outside, but they cannot wear a mask as they swallow sausage (although we can keep ours on), maybe only do Greek (like a previous poster, and myself) did with Adriana on the are. But most of these girls, starting with Adriana, are not all that clean, and with their belongings smelling and with bed bugs and lice, we are not talking about those who regular use Lysol wipes and wash their hands with soap. Ideas dear gents.

**AirTouchOne** · 12-31-20 21:36

Originally Posted by BadBosco [View Original Post]

I did it during summers, never a day off, had a job off campus during the school year and worked every x-Mass break and spring brake at my job "back home". Agree, possibly could not be done while taking a full class load, but you can do allot when you WANT to or need to. I think they "Want" doesn't exist anymore. Too easy to sit around and complain. On the other hand, there are alot of funds available for low income and minorities these days. But some of those require that you actually tried to learn something in high school, witch is also a stretch in some cases.

There is always someone else to blame your condition on, why would you possibly want to take responsibility for yourself??

Just to clarify. Did you just recently finished college? Not trying to be an ass and don't take that way.

**TheBro** · 12-31-20 21:12

Originally Posted by Concupiscent69 [View Original Post]

Of course, the same type of supporters don't exist with the democrats.

There are distasteful supporters of every politician in the world. Even presidents who nearly everyone admirers. Consider some of the most bloodthirsty abolitionist supporters of President Lincoln who wanted to do all types of things to southern civilians before and after the Civil War. Or FDR supporters who excused the internment of Japanese Americans. Or Eisenhower supporters who followed conspiracy theories and Red Scare nonsense to bully Americans. But I'm not sure we've had a president in the modern era who has done more to highlight and project the worst impulses and behavior like Trump has. We haven't had a president who blatantly lies about things like Trump does, to the point he becomes propaganda unit. Or supporters who gleefully engage in it.

**The New World** · 12-31-20 19:12

It would be nice if you people would put two and two together. In the 70's and early 80's you could work a part time job (30) hours and full time in the summer, it may take you 5 years to get your 4 year degree, but you would come out debt free. SO WHAT CHANGED! You became good for a guaranteed student loans and the price of college went through the roof, because you could pay for it and can't walk away from the loan. Of course this was only to help you.

You also know that it was the universities that lobbyed Congress for this.

So who is making out? And most everyone passes.

Originally Posted by GuyDetroit [View Original Post]

Would be a neat trick for someone to pay for their college education by working 2 jobs these days and still have time to do the course work. 2 jobs is usually worse than 1, only people I know in the last 15 to 20 years to do that were in the UAW where they were given a certain amount of tuition reimbursement every year.

**BadBosco** · 12-31-20 17:48

Originally Posted by AirTouchOne [View Original Post]

Working 2 jobs in the summer, taking 2 classes at most is manageable but try working 2 jobs and going to school full time. Kind of hard! Also, tuition is a whole lot cheaper 15 - 30 years ago where you may be able to work to jobs and pay off your tuition, may be. When I finished college I was 4 K in the hole and that was 30 years ago which isn't a lot in today's dollar. Kids coming out of college now are 50 K or most likely more.

I did it during summers, never a day off, had a job off campus during the school year and worked every x-Mass break and spring brake at my job "back home". Agree, possibly could not be done while taking a full class load, but you can do allot when you WANT to or need to. I think they "Want" doesn't exist anymore. Too easy to sit around and complain. On the other hand, there are alot of funds available for low income and minorities these days. But some of those require that you actually tried to learn something in high school, witch is also a stretch in some cases.

There is always someone else to blame your condition on, why would you possibly want to take responsibility for yourself??

**Bpmfarhat** · 12-31-20 17:23

A lot of Skilled tradesmen like Electricians and plumbers did not get paid whenever he declared a bankruptcy. He defense is the same for not paying taxes. IF YOU don't LIKE IT CHANGE THE LAWS. Only suckers join the Military and pay taxes.

**AirTouchOne** · 12-31-20 16:20

Originally Posted by GuyDetroit [View Original Post]

Would be a neat trick for someone to pay for their college education by working 2 jobs these days and still have time to do the course work. 2 jobs is usually worse than 1, only people I know in the last 15 to 20 years to do that were in the UAW where they were given a certain amount of tuition reimbursement every year.

Working 2 jobs in the summer, taking 2 classes at most is manageable but try working 2 jobs and going to school full time. Kind of hard! Also, tuition is a whole lot cheaper 15 - 30 years ago where you may be able to work to jobs and pay off your tuition, may be. When I finished college I was 4 K in the hole and that was 30 years ago which isn't a lot in today's dollar. Kids coming out of college now are 50 K or most likely more.

**RayLatoole** · 12-31-20 15:57

Originally Posted by GuyDetroit [View Original Post]

Would be a neat trick for someone to pay for their college education by working 2 jobs these days and still have time to do the course work. 2 jobs is usually worse than 1, only people I know in the last 15 to 20 years to do that were in the UAW where they were given a certain amount of tuition reimbursement every year.

I think if you go to any college, ex wayne state; you'll find a good number of working one and two jobs. Granted it's really difficult and graduation is further off. It's possible if you want to do it.

**GuyDetroit** · 12-31-20 12:53

Originally Posted by BadBosco [View Original Post]

At first, they were annoying, now have become totally comical. The "wealth" I currently have was achieved by my own hard work, College education that I paid for (by working two jobs sometimes), a professional job that I had for over 30 years, and a small business I own on the side. There is absolutely no reason why anyone (regardless of color or gender, etc.) could also accomplish. IF THEY WANTED TO! Ther key is "WANT" to, much easier to sit around ranting about poor-poor pitiful me. Collect you welfare check, buy your soda, snacks and junk food with your bridge card, enjoy your free health care. I work along side of people that grew up in the ghettos of Detroit, but instead to complaining about their life they took advantage of what was offered (education) and made something out of their life. IT CAN BE DONE.

Go through any town or city and you can see help wanted signs all over, ya, not the best jobs in the world, but it's a job. Start there and work (obviously offensive word to some) your way up or into a better job.

And lastly, if it is that bad for you here in this country, just move to another one, please, just move and let someone else support you, because we (people that actually take responsibility for their own life) really don't need you here, and we would much rather keep the money we EARN opposed to paying your way because you are too lazy or ignorant to make your own living.

Would be a neat trick for someone to pay for their college education by working 2 jobs these days and still have time to do the course work. 2 jobs is usually worse than 1, only people I know in the last 15 to 20 years to do that were in the UAW where they were given a certain amount of tuition reimbursement every year.

**Concupiscent69** · 12-31-20 12:18

Originally Posted by TeeTime69 [View Original Post]

I agree with SenorVac. Too much power in the hands of one person who wasn't elected NATIONALLY. Same issue with Pelosi.

Then don't blame the person, blame the system. The electoral process was designed that way for a reason. Also, you assume any president has absolute power. Many of you in here are bright men (except SmoothDriver), you should know better than assuming such a notion. That's why congress is in place. Both can veto each other. Overall, instead of arguing and fighting about ONE person, how about attempting to resolve the entire government system's corruption and greed. Why do people continue to have faith in either party? The true leaders are the lobbyists who can buy their way into any bill and having any law enacted. Instead, all energy is wasted on complaining about Trump, Biden, Obama, blah blah blah. The lobbyist can pay ANY member of congress to vote their way. Who truly has the power?

**SenorVac** · 12-31-20 11:54

Originally Posted by TeeTime69 [View Original Post]

I agree with SenorVac. Too much power in the hands of one person who wasn't elected NATIONALLY. Same issue with Pelosi.

Thank you. At least we can agree on that lmao.

Happy new years eve everyone.

**TeeTime69** · 12-31-20 10:57

Originally Posted by Tommy101 [View Original Post]

You obviously slept through 10th grade government class.

I agree with SenorVac. Too much power in the hands of one person who wasn't elected NATIONALLY. Same issue with Pelosi.

**Concupiscent69** · 12-31-20 09:54

Originally Posted by TheBro [View Original Post]

You're 100% right, Trump is not the only problem in government. And while I don't think all Trump voters believe the same things, most of them have fallen for one of the most laughable cons in political history. This guy does not give a fuck about the common man, and never has. He spent decades screwing over the common man in New York, where his real estate empire was created by largely refusing to pay contractors after jobs were completed. That hissy fit he pulled by threatening not to sign the stimulus bill? It's a common real estate tactic. You come to a deal, then at the last minute threaten to blow everything up unless you're given new concessions; the thought being if someone agrees to a deal, they must be desperate to keep the deal and therefore will agree to new concessions. Everything this guy does is a two bit con or grift.

I ask myself, why do Trump supporters blindly praise a man obsessed with aggrievement and perceived slights. Why do Trump supporters watch this man cry about being treated unfairly, and then tell us he is a strong man. Why did they watch this man lie about the smallest, most irrelevant things (crowd sizes, historical events, what tariffs are, recorded interviews, scientific facts, etc) and believe him? Trump is a proxy. For many things, but the biggest thing is resentment and aggrievement. People who are so angry that they just want this thing we call a system torn down by any means. And they will cheer him on no matter what, to whatever end as long as he destroys it. Hell they watched him botch a pandemic response that has killed 300 k+ Americans and couldn't care less. There is nothing he could say or do that would turn them off. So yes, I find MOST of his supporters to be distasteful to put it lightly. If you're a rich or well off guy voting for Trump, I'm fine with that. Lord knows his tax plan benefits me more than Biden's would. At least in that case you are voting for an interest. But these poor white people, and working class white people who think a classist from New York who talks about "bloodlines" gives a fuck about them? I'd laugh if I wasn't disgusted.

Of course, the same type of supporters don't exist with the democrats.