And I've been trying to reply to Cosmo's last thread, but my browser keeps flipping out after I've typed so many lines... Anyone else having this problem? I did just download Internet Explorer 8...
I've never heard of that incident Cosmo, that is good info. I think there are a few ways to look at the scenario you describe, though:
If your store is being FLOODED with people to the point where more help is needed, or people are potentially ripping you off via mob rule / inability to sufficiently monitor your goods, I can see how it could be practical to charge more even in a crisis. There is always the scarcity factor as well-- if everyone is buying water and batteries, to the point where you personally may need them, they are definitely harder to part with-- it must become worth your while to actually part with them.
You have to wonder whether the crisis itself is more to blame for the 'greed' that ensues, as the owners of such a business must be local to the disaster, and are actually acting with their own survival in mind by trying to get a bigger piece of the pie. Isn't anyone who cares for their family to charge more for their product out of fear of money not being available, business not being available, or maybe in hopes of gaining some short term liquid money if they had to jet out of the area of danger?
I don't pretend to be a fool and say some of it isn't greed motivated, that is, the rise in prices during a time of crisis can also be credited to more survivalist motives as well.
The source of those definitions should have Drifting hopping into the batmobile to reply to this thread, as it came from "The Illuminatus! Trilogy"
Oooooh! who is this Drifting fella? It is rare to meet another RAW fan! :geek:
Oh, I guarantee if you post here you will get to know him and his beliefs really well. You will probably love 95% of what he writes, or hate it.
That being said, I don't know if he's going to be a fan of RAW, as he has some considerable issues with anyone who brands themselves to be from that school of thought-- I'm talking "Illuminatus," here. But I'll let the man speak for himself. If you haven't seen Drifting around, I'm guessing you're new here? If so, welcome to the Crazy Train. There are some serious characters on here, and I mean that in a complimentary way. I like reading what people write on this board no matter how different I find it from my own personal beliefs.
What school of thought would that be? Have you read the book? I can't imagine anyone would be "against" this sort of book... Unless he is against parodies of conspiracy theories, anarchist literature, sex, discordian philosophy, and so on.
I am not completely new here... but it has been a looooong time since I've visited. Thanks for welcoming me back!
Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
What school of thought would that be? Have you read the book? I can't imagine anyone would be "against" this sort of book... Unless he is against parodies of conspiracy theories, anarchist literature, sex, discordian philosophy, and so on.
I am not completely new here... but it has been a looooong time since I've visited. Thanks for welcoming me back!
Sorry man, I took the whole "Illuminati" thing literally, as if it were written by an actual Illuminist / Mason. Maybe I'll check it out? I like the definitions you posted earlier...
What school of thought would that be? Have you read the book? I can't imagine anyone would be "against" this sort of book... Unless he is against parodies of conspiracy theories, anarchist literature, sex, discordian philosophy, and so on.
I am not completely new here... but it has been a looooong time since I've visited. Thanks for welcoming me back!
Sorry man, I took the whole "Illuminati" thing literally, as if it were written by an actual Illuminist / Mason. Maybe I'll check it out? I like the definitions you posted earlier...
No problem... it is hard to get my panties in a knot!
That "brain head" as your avatar is something from my childhood and it is on the tip of my tongue but... what the hell is it? I know I'll kick myself when you tell me...
Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
What school of thought would that be? Have you read the book? I can't imagine anyone would be "against" this sort of book... Unless he is against parodies of conspiracy theories, anarchist literature, sex, discordian philosophy, and so on.
I am not completely new here... but it has been a looooong time since I've visited. Thanks for welcoming me back!
Sorry man, I took the whole "Illuminati" thing literally, as if it were written by an actual Illuminist / Mason. Maybe I'll check it out? I like the definitions you posted earlier...
No problem... it is hard to get my panties in a knot!
That "brain head" as your avatar is something from my childhood and it is on the tip of my tongue but... what the hell is it? I know I'll kick myself when you tell me...
LOL I knew it was something burned into my brain as a kid! I could smell my parents living room, got the faint taste of Pepsi and Nacho Cheese Combo's, and got a general feeling of happiness... so I knew it had to be something I watched frequently when I was a kid.
Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
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I've never heard of that incident Cosmo, that is good info. I think there are a few ways to look at the scenario you describe, though:
If your store is being FLOODED with people to the point where more help is needed, or people are potentially ripping you off via mob rule / inability to sufficiently monitor your goods, I can see how it could be practical to charge more even in a crisis. There is always the scarcity factor as well-- if everyone is buying water and batteries, to the point where you personally may need them, they are definitely harder to part with-- it must become worth your while to actually part with them.
You have to wonder whether the crisis itself is more to blame for the 'greed' that ensues, as the owners of such a business must be local to the disaster, and are actually acting with their own survival in mind by trying to get a bigger piece of the pie. Isn't anyone who cares for their family to charge more for their product out of fear of money not being available, business not being available, or maybe in hopes of gaining some short term liquid money if they had to jet out of the area of danger?
I don't pretend to be a fool and say some of it isn't greed motivated, that is, the rise in prices during a time of crisis can also be credited to more survivalist motives as well.
Oops! Give me a second and I'll put a little fixin' on it.
My use of that phrase is bordering on abuse, I know.
EDIT: Oops, I guess it wasn't my bad.
Oh, I guarantee if you post here you will get to know him and his beliefs really well. You will probably love 95% of what he writes, or hate it.
That being said, I don't know if he's going to be a fan of RAW, as he has some considerable issues with anyone who brands themselves to be from that school of thought-- I'm talking "Illuminatus," here. But I'll let the man speak for himself. If you haven't seen Drifting around, I'm guessing you're new here? If so, welcome to the Crazy Train. There are some serious characters on here, and I mean that in a complimentary way. I like reading what people write on this board no matter how different I find it from my own personal beliefs.
I am not completely new here... but it has been a looooong time since I've visited. Thanks for welcoming me back!
Sorry man, I took the whole "Illuminati" thing literally, as if it were written by an actual Illuminist / Mason. Maybe I'll check it out? I like the definitions you posted earlier...
No problem... it is hard to get my panties in a knot!
That "brain head" as your avatar is something from my childhood and it is on the tip of my tongue but... what the hell is it? I know I'll kick myself when you tell me...
Remember KRANG from the Ninja Turtles?
LOL I knew it was something burned into my brain as a kid! I could smell my parents living room, got the faint taste of Pepsi and Nacho Cheese Combo's, and got a general feeling of happiness... so I knew it had to be something I watched frequently when I was a kid.