Do you think Tim Tim actually has a shot at a comeback?

Is Turkish Airlines privately owned or state-owned?

That’s on the government, but honestly, what does that even have to do with anything?

I was just wondering...

Brandon Gomez2 said:Look, this isn't some high-level economic theory or whatever. America is totally dependent on food imports, so if we tank the currency, we're looking at actual hunger long before anyone sees a single benefit from a weaker Kuna.

It’s not even just about how much debt we have. The real issue is: a) this debt was taken on unnecessarily at insane interest rates, so the cash is basically just leaking out of the country, and b) you guys have gutted our own domestic economy, making it nearly impossible to actually pay anything back.

As for "hard work" and "sacrifice"—please. I don't work harder or sacrifice more than I already did while living in America, except now I get paid way more and actually have free time. So, you can probably guess exactly what I think about people preaching that we should all just suck it up and suffer.

The moment you feel forced to leave your homeland just to earn a decent wage for the job you do—you have already sacrificed something. You traded today for a slightly better tomorrow (and look, I don't judge; I’d likely make the exact same choice if I were in your shoes). The real tragedy here is that we are being forced to pay for the excessive, reckless spending of the past. We've developed a habit of spending far beyond our means, both personally and as a state, and now the bill has finally come due.

Nancy Gomez26 said:The moment you feel forced to leave your homeland just to earn a decent wage for the job you do—you have already sacrificed something. You traded today for a slightly better tomorrow (and look, I don't judge; I’d likely make the exact same choice if I were in your shoes). The real tragedy here is that we are being forced to pay for the excessive, reckless spending of the past. We've developed a habit of spending far beyond our means, both personally and as a state, and now the bill has finally come due.

And what does "homeland" even mean? You're born where you're born. Your homeland is wherever you manage to build a life that actually feels good. While you were studying and relying on your parents, they provided the foundation because that was their prerogative. But once you start living for yourself and taking responsibility for your own life, you choose the place that serves you best—and that becomes your home. Then you fall in love, get married, have kids, and the whole cycle starts all over again—at least, that's the classic view. So, it really depends on what you're sacrificing: are you giving up the country where you were born, or are you sacrificing the chance to actually build a future there? Honestly, you might have done more damage by staying than you ever would have by leaving.

Larry Wilson25 said:Sam Murphy is dreaming.
Yeah, right—supposedly this "master plan" is going to magically boost our GDP by 5% next year. Meanwhile, the Port of Los Angeles is handling way more than any local terminal could dream of—we're talking massive volume—and we’re just shipping everything off to Poland just to watch it disappear into thin air.
Tim Tim and Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović basically used their business cards to pull in over $20 billion in foreign investment.

Hope might be our only salvation, because on one hand you're sitting there praying for a miracle, and on the other, you're busy brushing up on your German... 😉

Sam Murphy said:Hope might be our only salvation, because on one hand you're sitting there praying for a miracle, and on the other, you're busy brushing up on your German... 😉

Or maybe just hoping for a massive jackpot at the racetrack... then suddenly the fog clears and you're somewhere like Beverly Hills, California... 👍

Matthew Rodriguez9 said:Or maybe just hoping for a massive jackpot at the racetrack... then suddenly the fog clears and you're somewhere like Beverly Hills, California... 👍

Hey man, honestly, that sounds like the absolute dream scenario... it’s actually the exact same thing a guy I know mentioned to me—someone who’s pulling in some seriously impressive money over in Germany, though he barely has a single moment to actually sit back and enjoy any of it...

Sam Murphy said:Hey man, honestly, that sounds like the absolute dream scenario... it’s actually the exact same thing a guy I know mentioned to me—someone who’s pulling in some seriously impressive money over in Germany, though he barely has a single moment to actually sit back and enjoy any of it...

That’s exactly why it doesn't happen. People get trapped in this endless feedback loop: you earn more, so you upgrade to a bigger house or a nicer condo; you get a better car; you buy fancier clothes; you start dining at high-end restaurants. It’s a constant race where the finish line keeps moving further away because everything just gets more expensive. If someone were making great money for ten years but stuck to eating at Lidl, living in a modest apartment, and driving a basic car, they’d actually have enough saved up to hit early retirement. They could spend the rest of their lives sitting on a porch, sipping a beverage, and just watching the waves.

Brandon Gomez2, where the hell are you even flying right now?

Paul White9 said:And what does "homeland" even mean? You're born where you're born. Your homeland is wherever you manage to build a life that actually feels good. While you were studying and relying on your parents, they provided the foundation because that was their prerogative. But once you start living for yourself and taking responsibility for your own life, you choose the place that serves you best—and that becomes your home. Then you fall in love, get married, have kids, and the whole cycle starts all over again—at least, that's the classic view. So, it really depends on what you're sacrificing: are you giving up the country where you were born, or are you sacrificing the chance to actually build a future there? Honestly, you might have done more damage by staying than you ever would have by leaving.

For the most part, regarding the concept of a homeland, you make a valid point. It is entirely possible to integrate successfully into a different society. However, moving abroad for work always involves a certain degree of renunciation—for some more significantly than others—and one needs to spend some time abroad to truly grasp my meaning. Besides the decision itself, far too many external factors dictate whether one leaves or stays. If I could simply pack up my business and move it to a location more conducive to commerce, I likely would. But due to the very nature of my work—running an independent trade, agriculture—physical relocation isn't an option. I suspect that in the future, business environments across the European Union will gradually converge, making the specific location increasingly irrelevant, a process that is already slowly underway.

Nancy Gomez26 said:For the most part, regarding the concept of a homeland, you make a valid point. It is entirely possible to integrate successfully into a different society. However, moving abroad for work always involves a certain degree of renunciation—for some more significantly than others—and one needs to spend some time abroad to truly grasp my meaning. Besides the decision itself, far too many external factors dictate whether one leaves or stays. If I could simply pack up my business and move it to a location more conducive to commerce, I likely would. But due to the very nature of my work—running an independent trade, agriculture—physical relocation isn't an option. I suspect that in the future, business environments across the European Union will gradually converge, making the specific location increasingly irrelevant, a process that is already slowly underway.

I spent half my life living abroad, so I speak from experience. In practice, if you find a solid crew, a good job, decent social life, and real friends, it doesn't really matter where you live. Later on, once you get married and have kids, you end up being centered around your family, and that’s really that.

mistybadger2 said:Brandon Gomez2, where the hell are you even flying right now?

B738.

Brandon Gomez2 said:B738.

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