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Harold Nelson6 said:People with this kind of mindset—the type who would totally justify the government seizing private assets through bank nationalization—wouldn't take long to find a new "problem" once they've made an absolute mess of everything by nationalizing the banks...

And that new "problem" could easily be private owners of precious metals, which would then need to be seized and handed over to the state. The logic is that doing so would allow the benefits of holding gold to "trickle down" to everyone (just like they currently claim that nationalizing banks will make their profits "trickle down" to the masses).

Whoa there, slow down and grab some chips first.
Where exactly did I ever justify seizing private property???

hollowmoose21 said:Well, here's the deal. 😁 Pernar is gearing up for a revolution where they just print money like crazy to tank the value of those loans. Only thing is, he hasn't told me who's footing the bill—because the damage is already done and there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Here's your answer: You're paying for it with your life savings. 😉

Savings are gradually being converted into "real" money 😉 so things like exchange rates, the Swiss Franc, and all that other nonsense won't be an issue—thank God there isn't much credit out there to worry about, so 🍿

rustywalker82 said:@Nicole Gomez38
Because their income—especially if they’re holding Swiss Francs—is going to be worth way more than it is now, especially since the Franc isn't even sitting at its actual real value anymore.

Look, the whole point of getting a mortgage is to actually own your home through an affordable deal with the bank, so you can eventually leave it to your kids. It shouldn't be about blowing all that cash on a whim, gambling it away, or just wasting it on something stupid.

But what if you don't have heirs, for instance? Does that mean the entire concept of a loan loses its purpose? I mean, where is the logic in diving into a mortgage with interest rates this high, exchange rates this volatile, and wages this stagnant? You might argue that you used the word "sustainable," but let's be real—who among us actually has access to such "sustainable" terms?

I’m honestly worried it might be a little too late at this stage. There are just so few people who actually grasp where the real issue lies—the vast majority are either mindless sheep or just completely indifferent zombies. You saw it clearly enough during the election for Trump. Around 50% of the population turned out, and he managed to snag half of those votes. It’s the same story with this war profiteer—he pulls in about 25%, even if a good number of people claim they regret voting for him later. They were essentially voting out of pure desperation to get rid of a thief, but as we’ve learned time and again, desperate moves rarely lead to anything good. The rest? Well, they’re just sheep waiting to be sheared.

loneowl39 said:Calling a university where you have to study 1,000-page exam guides a "liberal arts degree" is just plain moronic.🙄👎

Look, I don't want to offend anyone here—really, I don't—but let's look at the reality of things. You see massive crowds of applicants for Law, Economics, Philosophy, and those types of majors, while technical programs don't see nearly the same level of interest. Sure, memorizing a 1,000-page textbook is a grind, but you can't compare that to something like Calculus, Mechanical Engineering, or advanced Physics—subjects where you either grasp the fundamental logic or you don't. If you have the brain for it, those 1,000 pages are just a matter of time and sheer persistence (and I won't even go there regarding certain professors, because frankly, our education system seems designed to cater to mediocre individuals who somehow landed professorships).
It is objectively harder to graduate from an engineering school than most other majors—with the exception of Medical School—and the enrollment numbers alone prove that point. Now, that doesn't mean we don't need lawyers or economists; it just means that without the actual labor and production generated by technical professionals, you don't have a functioning economy or a legal system to support it.
Take my own degree as an example. You have a guaranteed career path waiting for you once you finish. Granted, you might have to grind through the first couple of years to get your footing, but you end up earning more than most high-ranking government officials (and much more later in your career). Because of this, there's been this massive, staggering drop in enrollment for technical colleges over the last decade or so. To me, that looks like a symptom of a younger generation being a bit too spoiled—they expect everything to be handed to them on a silver platter. Well, the country has spent decades living beyond its means, and now we’re heading toward a very painful reality check.

With this kind of mindset—this desperate thirst to possess things without actually putting in the work—we aren't going anywhere. Sure, we want success, but we’re sprinting in the wrong direction. It might sound cliché, but thanks to all those empty reality shows, celebrity worship, and "influencer" culture, an entire generation has been effectively lobotomized; they genuinely believe they can live a lifestyle of luxury without lifting a finger, much like those bottom-feeders you see chasing clout online. You can see the symptoms everywhere, from high schools to universities. There is absolutely no rush to enroll in technical colleges or trade schools. Instead, everyone's dream is to be a manager, sit in a corner office, drive a luxury car—and they want it all immediately after finishing some quick certificate course or a business degree. They want the cash upfront without the prerequisite of grit, practice, or actual experience. That just isn't how the world works. I suspect that starting next year, we'll see a massive drop in sales for gadgets, smartphones, and all that other junk the younger crowd is addicted to. The reason? Parents are going to see their paychecks shrink significantly—assuming the Federal Government even decides to release funds at all. And since the primary employer in our country tends to be anyone on the public payroll, the fallout is going to be fascinating. I truly wonder how your average American parent is going to afford something like a driver's license $2333? Or field trips?
Looking back at my old alma mater—a maritime academy—there’s no rush to get in. There are plenty of spots available, but let’s be real: you actually have to finish the degree first, and then move out from under your mother's roof to earn a living. That’s just not "in" right now. It's hard to stay cool when you're stuck on a vessel working in grueling conditions. Most kids would rather wait for a windfall to fall from the sky than bother finishing a legitimate degree after already landing a decent-paying job.
With a collective mentality like this, progress is nearly impossible—especially when the ruling political establishment has been the same breed of opportunists for the last two decades, focused solely on how to screw over the public and line their own pockets and those of their cronies.