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[candab]

Originally Posted by ziggystyles

Ok just for my own clarifiation here, how did this go from one refusing cheap loads and refusing to run a business that does not profit, to a diatribe about greed?

And second, did that diatribe even have a point?

Yes, he was trying to tell that you're an evil person for wanting to turn a profit in your business, because out there are people who live on a "fixed income" who don't have the ability to pay the extra costs for freight once they're passed on to the end user.

[iowabmw]

Originally Posted by candab

Yes, he was trying to tell that you're an evil person for wanting to turn a profit in your business, because out there are people who live on a "fixed income" who don't have the ability to pay the extra costs for freight once they're passed on to the end user.

I guess every profitable o/o is a evil person!!! The only way we are nice in his eyes is if we go broke!

[BigDiesel]

Originally Posted by freightmaster

By your own statement you stand guilty! You and those like you are the root problem with the sad state of this nation. You have raped and pillaged this country for profit not giving one thought of the consequences of your actions. The only thing that matters is the bottom line. Who cares if YOU use up OUR forest for YOUR profit? Who cares if You pollute OUR rivers and streams for YOUR greed? Who cares if YOU blow the entire tops off OUR mountains so you can buy you and yours a new BMW every year for Christmas and at the same time reap government subsidies and kickbacks. Well, I care and theres starting to be plenty more like me! So now that your fixin to be done stripping OUR nation of all its splendor,
MOVE ALONG!!!!!!!!! Do not stay long enough to wear out your welcome, because I believe you already have !

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Somebody is off their Meds....

[ziggystyles]

Originally Posted by BigDiesel

Somebody is off their Meds....

I agree...I mean...if wanting to turn a profit and make a living is greed...then what is it called when you say "yes'm" every time a shipper wants to give you freight that pays 40 cents a mile? Well I know what its called, but I can't say it on here, haha.

[Roadmedic]

Originally Posted by ziggystyles

I agree...I mean...if wanting to turn a profit and make a living is greed...then what is it called when you say "yes'm" every time a shipper wants to give you freight that pays 40 cents a mile? Well I know what its called, but I can't say it on here, haha.

I know, it's a 4 letter word. I got it. NICE.

[freightmaster]

Originally Posted by candab

He's not talking about greed here, master, he's talking about personal responsibility. Each person on this world has the responsibility to make for themselves a better life. If they choose not to do what needs to be done, they can be left by the roadside to chew on their own inaction. We, as a society, should not be coerced into feeling guilty about it.

Your holier than thou attitude is what is destroying this country faster than the "greedy" you rail against. And to tell someone he isn't welcome here is the height of conceit on your part. Perhaps you should take a good, hard look in a mirror and then look up the sin of pride.

Now explain this!

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[iowabmw]

What does that have to do with me being so called "greed" because I REFUSE to run a business that I can't make profit with?

[ziggystyles]

Originally Posted by iowabmw

What does that have to do with me being so called "greed" because I REFUSE to run a business that I can't make profit with?

Absolutely nothing, but lets disregard the facts, and supplement them by dodging the argument and playing a video that doesnt work from someone who needs more tinfoil on his hat.

[iowabmw]

Whats the matter Freightmaster, the cat got your tounge?

[ziggystyles]

Not trying to bring up the dead, but I will. My last post was a while back and somone (innocently whistles) finally gave me a ding for using the truth about how one CAN do well in the economy as it is. And apparently, Im clueless.

I was saying that one should refuse cheap loads, learn how to negotiate, run and master your own business and I get flak?

Granted, Ill be the first to admit that Im not an owner op. At the same time, my ability to use common sense hasn't failed me yet and when it comes to running a successful business, I don't see why taking charge of yoru own company is a bad thing. Maybe thats just me.

So bring it on...I got two days off, and a grocery store down the street full of caffinated pop.