EnlightenedChosenOne

Companies not screw over their most loyal employees?

Shocking concept I know.

What would you prefer?

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Such is capitalism

The answer should be simple, but it is not. I work for a company that has reduced my pension and eliminated it for new hires. While I understand this from a business perspective, you also have to look at this from a retirees point of view. Many of these employees spent the better part of a lifetime earning this pension. To give them anything less than what was promised is criminal.

It's actually pretty easy, but politics (as usual) gets in the way.

While "tactically shifting a portfolio " sounds very good, it is much easier said than done. Often, the "tacticians" are no better than the non tacticians when it comes to managing money. Most of the time, the markets recognize the shifting economic environment well ahead of the tacticians who, as a result, are unable to take advantage of the shifts. One need look no further than at the number of sophisticated hedge funds that have gone bust - they were supposedly armed with the most brilliant of tacticians. Additionally, in years such as 2007-2009, it didnt matter where you shifted the money, because, other than cash, there was no place to hide. All sectors got hammered.

Idiots

Stereotypes exist for a reason

Politicians goals -

1) get elected
2) stay elected
3) get his friends elected to powerful positions
4) make money
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985) help the American people

I never said ghetto black people

Ok, I will bite. Politically incorrect? That is an ignorant and racist statement from someone claiming to be "enlightened." Given the events of the past couple of weeks, it also insensitive. Like all of us, these are God's children worthy of His (and our) love. But I do agree with your claim that many on this board probably do agree with you.
However, it does raise an issue in my mind. Bigger than the instances where young African Americans are killed by white men in authority, are the countless that do die at the hands of each other. Black on black murder happens across this country daily. It is epidemic. And in my opinion, it deserves as much, if not more attention as incidents such as Ferguson. Until we get a handle on that, the places where such violence occurs regularly will continue to be hopeless centers of existence. And few things are sadder in this life than a child growing up without hope. It becomes (and has become) a vicious cycle.

Politically incorrect opinion I know most of the republicans on this board agree with but won't publicly say - I have no problem whatsoever if the purge really occurred in the ghetto areas and the idiots kill each other off (faster than they already do)

Politicians gonna politic

Skimmed through it.

Here's my thoughts - Wealth inequality is a very serious issue, and it's current at levels last seen before the Great Depression. No, I'm not saying give free money to the poor. I repeat, I am not saying give free money to the poor. Again, I am not saying give free money to the poor. I know plenty of poor people and they all make extremely terrible financial decisions. Throwing them more money would be an absolute waste.

The real issue in this country is a shrinking MIDDLE CLASS. All the income growth goes to the very top (0.1%) while Bob Smith hasn't got a raise in 3 years (not even for COLA), his benefits cut, less vacation days and is now doing the workload of 2 people. All in the name of maximizing shareholder profits while fat cat CEO is laughing to the bank.

Fat cat CEO knows his employees are underpaid and overworked but doesn't care because the supply of labor is in his favor. Bob Smith doesn't like his compensation? There's 1000 more qualified applicants ready to take over, even at a paycut.

The economy needs a strong middle class to function properly, and the middle class has been steadily shrinking for decades now. We're on borrowed time.

HE AINT DO NUFFIN

My parents never gave me the talk about police, it was sort of ingrained in the neighborhood and school I went to. I still go out of my way to avoid police as much as possible, even when I'm not doing anything wrong

I don't want to get into too much detail on this topic, NSA is watching

I love how smitty "liked" your post after he comes in the warning topic STILL calling people low information voters.

Yep. It is great when a warning thread turns into a shining example.

I believe otherwise. Those police officers will follow their orders just like the nazis did, until the tide is at a clear turning point.

The threat of being tried for treason will be enough to deter them from deserting.

I honestly believe that if citizens ever have to take up arms and overthrow the government, most police officers will be with them, not against them, and likely using the "toys" that some are concerned about them having.

That's why I'm moderate.

You have to be a complete idiot to think either party is superior to the other.

Not so much in America, yet, but overseas there seems to always be some foreign country killing its own citizens.

Middle East uprisings, Ukraine , etc.

Can you give me one example of anything recently uncovered that would support your comment?
 
I need groups of people, not one off crazies.....

In afraid were headed down a dangerous path under the guise of combating the "bad guys".

You need to look at what the criminals are carrying.

I don't believe it's in the best interests of citizens if the police have all the latest and greatest toys.

Sure, it's warranted now because of the reason for the riots. But what happens in year 2045 and the citizens want to overthrow a corrupt government?

Do you trust the government to not open fire on citizens when that day comes?

Try reading the original post.

I'm trying to get an understanding.  What is there to knock off?

That's what you get for listening to Stevenash and smitty =D . I kid I kid. I'm fairly moderate despite what they say.

I am a supporter of riots where there is cause however (corrupt govt, etc)

ECO, I figured yo to be one who would justify the rioting. Learn something new about people everyday.

True, I'm not trying to convince anyone just wanted to hear opinions.

In my opinion, Women tend to base their decisions and actions based off their feeeeeeelingsss while men tend to be more rational. Therefore, you'll never convince women no matter what, even if absolute valid proof was found.

Of course we're different. I don't think you can use the CEO or president as a president.
 
I do know that any man who tries to convince a woman he is smarter is definitely not smarter. :)

The real question is - how can Americans hold our politicians accountable?

Americans wants to kick everyone out of congress except for "their guy".

Ahh yes, I agree.

But even in my scenario I don't think it's fair (assuming consumption means consumer goods)

I should have read better the first time...."consumption tax" as in FOOD. That already isn't taxed. So, I assume TVC meant to leave it that way....if that's the case I agree, it should remain un-taxed.

Quoting in case he edits it later.

What's wrong with Low Information Voter?