Originally Posted by
Bluetaildragger
I do know who you are, but that's beside the point. You don't know the circumstances of many of these people who you're freely speaking about, yet you minimize their efforts to the simple catchphrase of "mommy and daddy". The connotations are plain and it doesn't take a genius to figure out what you're saying. You're working hard, and they simply found some good fortune. That's the message I'm getting.
Shoot, man, you got me!
"Mommy and daddy". For real though, that part of the sentence was 100% tongue in cheek. I even used the required internet smiley!
Funny thing is, is I included the front half of that sentence about how I've got my own mechanisms at play to move up and out in preemptive hopes of keeping the flames to a minimum, specifically because I expected someone to come along at me with guns blazing, misconstruing my statements. I guess it didn't work!
I do agree with your larger sentiment, though. There are tons of people complaining about their lot but not putting much extra legwork in to change it. I truly can't remember the last time someone answered 'yes' when the topic came up in conversation on if they have apps out for anywhere, let alone with AA.
Anyways, have the last word if you like. My position is known and hopefully clear now. If you still disagree, well, that's cool too.