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Cable TV. Well having worked for a CATV company I can say that the poor have the same expensive services as the rich, it is the "middle class" that actually pays attention and doesn't have all the premium services.

~Hippolyte~ wrote:

creeky wrote:Dont know about there, but here we have "supergrade" petrol - more expensive than the normal petrol - so only the rich probably buy that - or the people with no brain that think it is better for their car

First, the superior grade fuel is better for your car

Nope. Not by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, using higher octane fuel in a vehicle that does not require it will actually result in decreased performance and deposits caused by incomplete combustion. The only vehicles that benefit from high octane fuel are vehicles with high-compression engines, and that's because the heat generated from that compression will ignite lower octane fuel before the piston is at top dead center.

rednekkPH wrote:

~Hippolyte~ wrote:

creeky wrote:Dont know about there, but here we have "supergrade" petrol - more expensive than the normal petrol - so only the rich probably buy that - or the people with no brain that think it is better for their car

First, the superior grade fuel is better for your car

Nope. Not by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, using higher octane fuel in a vehicle that does not require it will actually result in decreased performance and deposits caused by incomplete combustion. The only vehicles that benefit from high octane fuel are vehicles with high-compression engines, and that's because the heat generated from that compression will ignite lower octane fuel before the piston is at top dead center.

there you go with them big car words again, frankie.

Skibo wrote:Cable TV. Well having worked for a CATV company I can say that the poor have the same expensive services as the rich, it is the "middle class" that actually pays attention and doesn't have all the premium services.

I don't even have cable.

It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

tikitatas wrote:Number 2 pencils.

Dixon Ticonderoga is absolutely, without a doubt the very best pencil available to anyone...

it just does not get better than a Dixon Ticonderoga....and I pushed one for 15 years (accountant)....

I have nothing to say about....coke

I just broke a 5 yr. diet coke (with caffeine) habit...before that it was regular coke...and I won't even mention the years of addiction...

I still use diet with rum...maybe I should limit my intake of rum?....

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

The way I look at it, we're only here for a little while, then it's eternity as wormfood - might as well cram as much enjoyment into our little spin as possible. And for many of us, stuff = enjoyment.

rednekkPH wrote:

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

The way I look at it, we're only here for a little while, then it's eternity as wormfood - might as well cram as much enjoyment into our little spin as possible. And for many of us, stuff = enjoyment.

I suppose if you believe that this go-round is all there is, that makes sense, Frankie!

tikitatas wrote:

rednekkPH wrote:

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

The way I look at it, we're only here for a little while, then it's eternity as wormfood - might as well cram as much enjoyment into our little spin as possible. And for many of us, stuff = enjoyment.

I suppose if you believe that this go-round is all there is, that makes sense, Frankie!

I do. Maybe I'm wrong...it's bound to happen eventually.

rednekkPH wrote:

tikitatas wrote:

rednekkPH wrote:

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

The way I look at it, we're only here for a little while, then it's eternity as wormfood - might as well cram as much enjoyment into our little spin as possible. And for many of us, stuff = enjoyment.

I suppose if you believe that this go-round is all there is, that makes sense, Frankie!

I do. Maybe I'm wrong...it's bound to happen eventually.

No right or wrong in it. We DO die.

Maybe there is more . . .

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

According to my rule book, he who dies with the most toys wins.

Skibo wrote:

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

According to my rule book, he who dies with the most toys wins.

Have fun. Glad that is YOUR rule book.

Skibo wrote: According to my rule book, he who dies with the most toys wins.

What highschooler's bumber sticker did you read that from? Bet there was also a sticker of Calvin p*** on somethin.



I was too late readin the thread to make the coke jokes. But I'm gonna do it anyway. The poor man's coke is much different than the rich man's. One is called crack.

Skibo wrote:Cable TV. Well having worked for a CATV company I can say that the poor have the same expensive services as the rich, it is the "middle class" that actually pays attention and doesn't have all the premium services.

I have never noticed that at all..
I see pholks of all $ ranges with the
very best in services..

tikitatas wrote:I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

For me? I want my friends and family and me to not have any financial worries. If that means no debts, but a happy/nice/comfortable home to live in. Yep. Having a few 'toys' for enjoyment? Food on the table. Good health. Fine.

buffettbride wrote:

Skibo wrote:Cable TV. Well having worked for a CATV company I can say that the poor have the same expensive services as the rich, it is the "middle class" that actually pays attention and doesn't have all the premium services.

I don't even have cable.

I don't either..

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

Trust me.. I speak to People every day that are "better" than I

SMLCHNG wrote:

tikitatas wrote:I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

For me? I want my friends and family and me to not have any financial worries. If that means no debts, but a happy/nice/comfortable home to live in. Yep. Having a few 'toys' for enjoyment? Food on the table. Good health. Fine.

A very balanced and compassionate view, Angel P!!!!!

ragtopW wrote:

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

Trust me.. I speak to People every day that are "better" than I

Only in their distorted perception ...

tikitatas wrote:

ragtopW wrote:

tikitatas wrote:It puzzles me that we are so inclined to think that we are superior beings simply because of what currency we have at our fingertips with which to amass "stuff".

I look at the "one wish" thread and am astounded at the material "hoarding". How did this become an overriding value of so many world citizens?

Trust me.. I speak to People every day that are "better" than I

Only in their distorted perception ...