Posts by Timothy Robinson78

velvetfalcon44 said:

Major props to the guy—and honestly, screw the people all over Facebook acting like they’re better than him. They clearly don't get that by driving their own cars, they’re basically subsidizing an entire auto industry we don't even have here, plus fueling up on oil that lines the pockets of Middle Eastern oil tycoons and those American speculators who were riding camels just yesterday.

So, really, who’s the idiot here? If it were me, I’d at least keep my mouth shut since I drive too, but I certainly wouldn't be out there making fun of the man.
Cars pollute, sure, but they also bankroll this parasitic government system—with its massive 100% markups on gas and registration, supporting foreign car manufacturers, and feeding the coffers of oil-rich nations and American speculators. And yet, somehow, these people think they have the moral high ground to lecture anyone else..

So your big idea is that every single family in California should just own a horse instead of a car?

Benjamin Johnson7 said:"Quote:"

Timothy Robinson78 As Timothy Robinson78 points out: I find myself wondering if anyone here has actually navigated the complexities of being an employee. When you find yourself in such a position, do you find your internal compass nudging you toward maximizing your employer's profits, or do you aim to minimize the value you provide to ensure they aren't getting too much for their money? It is a curious little moral dilemma, isn't it? Furthermore, I have often pondered the arbitrary nature of compensation. In your estimation, what truly dictates why one individual commands a substantial salary while another struggles with a meager one? Is it merit, luck, or perhaps just the sheer whims of corporate bureaucracy? One might argue that greed is simply an inherent facet of the human condition, a fundamental trait woven into our very nature that remains entirely indifferent to whatever political system happens to be in power.

I have been part of the workforce since well before I turned eighteen, having spent my youth working various odd jobs to make ends meet. For the past six years, I have operated my own company, which currently employs three full-time staff members. I make it a point to ensure they are compensated well above the national average, and I provide them with generous holiday bonuses as well. It would, of course, be quite easy to seek out employees willing to perform the exact same tasks for a lower wage simply to pad my own profit margins. However, I firmly believe that if one wishes to retain high-quality, diligent, and reliable professionals, one must pay them fairly and show genuine respect for their labor.

In my previous roles, I never viewed myself as working for "bosses"—because, frankly, people shouldn't have bosses. Rather, I regarded them as my clients or employers, and it was my personal mission to ensure that the work I delivered was nothing short of my absolute best.

Owning your own company actually makes this conversation more interesting. If you care about your business, your ultimate goal is maximizing profit—it's just basic math. This whole idea of "exploiting workers" is a misconception; most people are simply paid whatever the market rate dictates. Besides, I'm certain that keeping your staff happy isn't just throwing money away; it's an investment that yields higher profits than cutting corners on wages ever would.

Benjamin Johnson7 said:Well, increasing capital is the point, obviously! But this specific, unbridled greed for profit—and I am speaking specifically about Apple products—is quite something.
As a social framework, capitalism grants an individual the right to own land, capital, and means of production through private ownership. You end up with private factories, hospitals, schools, mines, theaters, sports teams... essentially, everything becomes a commodity.
Take a look at a company like Rimac, for instance; it would almost certainly be more cost-effective and yield a higher profit margin if their manufacturing plant were located in Poland.
Not every capitalist is driven by such blatant avarice, and frankly, the system is undeniably superior to communism (or socialism). One assumes you didn't grow up living under the old regime in the South.

Have you ever actually held a job? Do you try to make your boss more or less money? Why on earth do you think one person earns more than another?

Besides, greed is just a fundamental human trait; it has nothing to do with any political system.

gentlelynx11 said:That bolded part is subjective, though. A higher number of highly educated people? Well, obviously, since capitalism essentially invented new tiers of what qualifies as "highly educated." It quite literally manufactured entire university systems just to chase a profit margin. And a better healthcare system? For whom, exactly? Only for those who can afford it.

As for that iPhone argument... it misses the mark entirely and suggests a pretty basic misunderstanding of how capitalism actually works. An iPhone isn't inherently tied to capitalism through any direct cause-and-effect relationship. Whether technology itself has reshaped the world—for better or worse—is a completely different conversation.

Capitalism invented colleges to drive profit. 🙏

Without even diving into the logic behind your rambling thoughts, let’s just address the "negative" aspect of profit. First off, I assume you fail to grasp that a better healthcare system and state student grants aren't free? Where do you think that money comes from? You actually believe the government just prints enough cash to fund a welfare state? 😁

gentlelynx11 said:That bolded part is subjective, though. A higher number of highly educated people? Well, obviously, since capitalism essentially invented new tiers of what qualifies as "highly educated." It quite literally manufactured entire university systems just to chase a profit margin. And a better healthcare system? For whom, exactly? Only for those who can afford it.

As for that iPhone argument... it misses the mark entirely and suggests a pretty basic misunderstanding of how capitalism actually works. An iPhone isn't inherently tied to capitalism through any direct cause-and-effect relationship. Whether technology itself has reshaped the world—for better or worse—is a completely different conversation.

Just tell me you vote for the Workers Front. 🤣

It seems my comment about the iPhone hit a nerve... though I assume you won't renounce your status as a high-society poser in favor of universal education, right?

If you don't want to take my word for it, just look at the data available online; it all supports my point. Human civilization has never seen such rapid progress as it has during the era of capitalism. Countries under a capitalist system consistently outperform socialist ones, offering higher standards of living, more robust human rights, better social safety nets, higher education rates, and superior healthcare systems.

Maybe give those facts some thought before you continue criticizing capitalism using your iPhone. 😁

gentlelynx11 said:Perhaps. But then again, I suppose "fair capitalism" is an oxymoron too.

Capitalism is the fairest system we have. 👍

darkbadger46 said:History shows us that a functional version of socialism can actually work—just look at how it was successfully implemented back in the USA before its creators eventually phased it out. On the flip side, you have highly effective capitalism, much like what we see in Denmark, where they’ve managed to maintain incredibly high employment rates. Ultimately, whether any system succeeds or fails boils down to one thing: the quality of the dialogue between politicians and the public, coupled with the direction set by the world's sole superpower. If the communication breaks down, the results are bound to be just as messy.

🤦

"Successful socialism" is an oxymoron.

crimsonstag84 said:Sure you can.

Thanks. Lock this thread.

crimsonstag84 said:Sure, you could grab it, but those drives are painfully slow—even slower than what you’re running now.

Personally, I’d just go with an SSD if you don't mind spending a few extra bucks.

http://www.newegg.com/amd-radeon-r3-graphics...-random-r.aspx

It'll be a bit sluggish compared to a SATA3 setup, but still way faster than either of those HDDs.

I know it’s slower than my current drive, but it honestly doesn't matter; this is just a weekend PC for browsing and YouTube. I don't mind paying more, but I really don't need anything high-end. Given the specs, the motherboard, and everything else, can I just stick with this cheap option?

Hi,

My current drive is slowly dying on me, so I need a replacement. Here’s my current setup:

Motherboard: Asrock N68-S3 UCC AM3
HDD: Seagate 500 GB SATA2 16 mb F3

The PC is strictly for web browsing, so I won't need more than 100GB, and I don't care for an SSD.

How reliable are these budget drives currently listed? For example:

http://www.nabava.net/cvrsti-diskovi...sata__12074461

I believe my motherboard only has a SATA2 port; I assume using a SATA3 drive isn't an issue, even if it runs a bit slower... it doesn't matter to me. Also, does the physical size—2.5'' vs 3.5''—actually matter? It's a standard-sized case.

Thanks for the help.

George Sanders37 said:Yeah, the drive has bad sectors and needs replacing; marking them as bad is just a temporary fix.
He could try a zero fill or a full format.

I need more details.

I assume there isn't one specific reason why these bad sectors appeared.

Here you go:

http://tinypic.com/r/j6k0uf/8

Windows 7 Ultimate
AVG antivirus

So, there was some sort of issue with bad sectors on my drive... I barely managed to fix the slowdown using the Windows Disk Cleanup tool. System speed seems back to normal now, almost like nothing happened, but my browsers aren't working—except for Internet Explorer. I usually use Chrome, with Opera installed, but whenever I type in a URL, they act like there's no internet connection at all.

I tried switching antivirus software, reinstalling the browsers, and running scans with CCleaner and Malwarebytes, but nothing turns up any errors.

I only really use this PC on weekends, so it's funny how this popped up after leaving it untouched all week... it just came out of nowhere. My only logical guess is that Windows updates caused this, since that's the only thing that actually changed.

Does anyone know a painless fix, or am I looking at a fresh Windows installation?