What is the real cause of the struggling economy, and why?

lander · Aug 19, 2003

Bush doesn't understand - you DO NOT get a good Tech job with a Comm. College degree ...

It doesn't happen that way. You need to drop 40 dimes+ into a quality university. The people losing these jobs are going to be VERY hard pressed to get them back.

Igetp2s · Aug 19, 2003

You also dont get tech jobs if nobody invests in technology because most of the potential profits are eaten up by taxes so that those who choose not to work can be taken care of.

lander · Aug 19, 2003

Yeah, that's part of the puzzle.

The one things that irritates the hell out of me are the college loan defaulters ... they should be forced to work 2 jobs at McDonalds if need be .. but why should we foot the bill?

Igetp2s · Aug 19, 2003

Oh yeah, its the governments fault that all the private universities jack up tuition at a ridiculous rate every year, and gouge students at every opportunity.

Public universities are very affordable, and one part time job is more than enough to pay it off.

Igetp2s · Aug 19, 2003

By the way, most of the money private universities goes to graduate students working on research projects, so undergrads get back a lot less than they pay for.

Wait a minute, that sounds awfully familiar. Taxpayers supporting everyone else.

lander · Aug 19, 2003

I went to a private University.

Worked 2 PT jobs the 1st 3 years, & 3 PTs the last (after I landed a job) and I'm still paying back loans.

I HAVE no sympathy for anyone that cries they can't find a job and can pay their loans back ....

bullshit. Those are the same kids that spent all weekend doped up and partying while I was studying & working.

We all have free will (as in choice, not Wilheim's services

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Defaulting is FRAUD IMO. Take some responsibility.