http://mercyman53.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/financial-ethics-may-i-rip-you-off/ thoughts and opinions on God, life and service to others Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:32:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU http://mercyman53.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/financial-ethics-may-i-rip-you-off/#comment-57 mercyman53 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:46:12 +0000 http://mercyman53.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/financial-ethics-may-i-rip-you-off/#comment-57 May I dare point out I stated there was a time when honesty reined in "finacial matters". We all know our country and society is built on lies and deception. The point is that like a balloon, the whole thing is getting ready to explode. Mercyman53 May I dare point out I stated there was a time when honesty reined in “finacial matters”. We all know our country and society is built on lies and deception. The point is that like a balloon, the whole thing is getting ready to explode.
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]]> http://mercyman53.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/financial-ethics-may-i-rip-you-off/#comment-55 Reid Whitton Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:13:11 +0000 http://mercyman53.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/financial-ethics-may-i-rip-you-off/#comment-55 Used car salesmen are dishonest? Is this supposed to be a startling revelation? I disagree with the fact that there was a bygone golden age when honesty ruled. It just isn't true. Not when money is involved. It's like these clueless preachers telling us God's "protective hedge" of blessing and security has been taken down due to our evil ways. I'd like to know when this "golden age" existed in America? Was it when religious fanatics were burning "witches" at the stake? Maybe it was when Africans were being shipped over here in chains to be worked to death? And how about the treatment of our Native Americans? What about the total annihilation of the Buffalo herds and murderous gold seeking frontiersmen. Don't forget about the concentration camps for Japanese Americans during the second world war. It's only been 45 years since Americans of color have been recognized as full human beings. Americans need to look at the nuts and bolts of their own history. Chalking it up to God's curses and blessings is total nonsense. Yes, it's true there is more greed, dishonesty, and selfishness in today's society. It's no wonder these negative character aspects are escalating in our society when the boob tube has served as babysitter for the past several generations. There is hardly a shred of truth being uttered or portrayed in TV land but it remains America's national past time. Our children are being instructed in the art of market capitalism. The intrinsic value of things means nothing. Money is God in America. Used car salesmen are dishonest? Is this supposed to be a startling revelation? I disagree with the fact that there was a bygone golden age when honesty ruled. It just isn’t true. Not when money is involved. It’s like these clueless preachers telling us God’s “protective hedge” of blessing and security has been taken down due to our evil ways. I’d like to know when this “golden age” existed in America? Was it when religious fanatics were burning “witches” at the stake? Maybe it was when Africans were being shipped over here in chains to be worked to death? And how about the treatment of our Native Americans? What about the total annihilation of the Buffalo herds and murderous gold seeking frontiersmen. Don’t forget about the concentration camps for Japanese Americans during the second world war. It’s only been 45 years since Americans of color have been recognized as full human beings. Americans need to look at the nuts and bolts of their own history. Chalking it up to God’s curses and blessings is total nonsense. Yes, it’s true there is more greed, dishonesty, and selfishness in today’s society. It’s no wonder these negative character aspects are escalating in our society when the boob tube has served as babysitter for the past several generations. There is hardly a shred of truth being uttered or portrayed in TV land but it remains America’s national past time. Our children are being instructed in the art of market capitalism. The intrinsic value of things means nothing. Money is God in America.

]]> http://mercyman53.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/financial-ethics-may-i-rip-you-off/#comment-36 Dewey Kearney Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:52:44 +0000 http://mercyman53.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/financial-ethics-may-i-rip-you-off/#comment-36 I read with great interest your article. My daughter sold cars here in Phoenix for one of the largest Chevy dealerships here. She told me several stories like this from her place. I forwarded this to her and told her that this is classic car sales 101. The big rip off. Our website http://www.1-800BadCredit has several articles like this to teach people what to watch out for.when car shopping. Let the buyer beware. I read with great interest your article. My daughter sold cars here in Phoenix for one of the largest Chevy dealerships here. She told me several stories like this from her place. I forwarded this to her and told her that this is classic car sales 101. The big rip off. Our website http://www.1-800BadCredit has several articles like this to teach people what to watch out for.when car shopping. Let the buyer beware.

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