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by Mr. McClister on October 31st, 2006
On what date in 1976 was Black History Month started?
by Answerbag Staff on May 13th, 2011
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When was the first Black History Month celebrated?
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there is only two reasons why people lie; to gain or self defense, is there a third?
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For your lifestyle, whatever it may be unless it is a stated crime,
what do you ask or expect from society? Acceptance or beyond
that?
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When was Black History Month first celebrated?
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Yes, this man with the cross and the swatzstiker is right. Paris Hilton does deserve her money. She is intelligent and she has worked for it. And if you think that she is the only like that you know nothing.
by Sally-The Redhead on October 6th, 2007
Should Paris HIlton lose her money since her family made the money? THe state should have that power to take what they want from who they want? I'm just not clear on what you are saying Sally, not trying to fight with you. I don't like Paris Hilton remotely, but would never advocating a socialist government allowed to steal directly what private citizens have.
by thekingcobra63 on October 7th, 2007
Sally-the redhead- Paris Hilton is one of very few exceptions. When I wrote "I refer to the majority" I meant it. If you are trying to tell me that the majority of the wealthy are like Paris Hilton, then I'am afriad you are the one who knows nothing. People like you are pathetic...just because you are not rich you criticize those who are.
by Mr. McClister on October 8th, 2007
By the way Sally, the word is "swastika", not swatzstiker. Just for your future reference.
by thekingcobra63 on October 8th, 2007
Ahh, those evil rich people, trying to keep the poor people down.
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Sally, I'm guessing that if your parents had worked hard and left you a bunch of money, you would have felt you didn't deserve it and would give to all the welfare reciepients. After all, they worked hard for it, didn't they?
How about if you work hard and made a million bucks? You wouldn't be upset if the state took it away from you and gave it to the a bunch of illegal immigrants, would you?
by Hardcore Conservative on December 18th, 2009
In 2001 I was paroled after 6 years in prison. I had $50 to my name, two shirts, a pair of jeans and no place to go. I slept on a cot in the service bay of a gas station I got a job at. There was a motel behind the station and I asked a maid who worked there if I could shower and shave in the rooms as she cleaned them. She agreed but I had to have sex with her on occassion in return.
I saved my money, fixed motorcycles and computers on the side. In 2003 I bought a used service truck and got a loan for an old warehouse. I built a small loft apartment in it. By 2006 I had to move to a bigger location and bought my fourth service truck. In 2008 I sold my business for almost 3 million. Through investments I have almost doubled that.
I worked months without a day off. Worked 17-18 hour days more often than not. Did not take a vacation between 2001 and 2007. Would go out on calls in the middle of the night. Paid a shitload of taxes. When I die my daughters stand to inherit a shitload of money that has been taxed over and over again.
I have worked for and risked that money. And what you fail to grasp Sally is this. That is MY money. Every fucking cent of it is mine, not the government's. I sweated, slept in a cold ass garage bay, fucked a fat sweaty bitch, lost sleep, nearly collapsed with exhaustion earning it and you think that somehow, the government should take more of it than they do because you think you and people like you have some fucking right to it?
When I went to prison I lived next door to the Reyes brothers. Real fucking Jerry Springer Show level trash. Their trailer house had several smashed windows. Their wives were constantly pregnant. They never worked and several times a year would have their utilities cut off. When I was paroled, they were still in the same situation and you know what? They are still just as poor and worthless. What right do those piece of shit sons of bitches have to any money from anyone that actually works for theirs? I would take everything I own, push it into a pile and set it on fire, before I would see those bastards or you or anyone else take one dime more of it.
by Juan de Nadien on February 6th, 2010
Juan. My hat's off to you, my friend. Your story goes to show those crying liberals pussies that personal responsibilty is how you get ahead in this world. Not crying about what others have.
It is my sincere hope you get to keep it all, down to the last dime. But alas, the liberals will end up taking it all, I fear. I'm like you. I'd rather burn my money that give it to the fucking scumbags who live off of the system.
by Hardcore Conservative on February 11th, 2010
I used to smoke. When the tobacco company would raise the price, I did not like it, but I owned up and paid the higher price to smoke. I would pay more money to the tobacco companies, would not even hesitate. Then the state government place another dollar of taxes on each pack. I quit smoking. I was not going to give one more cent to the government. If the tobacco company had raised their prices by a dollar, I would have kept smoking.
I bust my ass for me, my gorgeous wife and kids. I do not work so everyone else can be better off. If I was under a socialistic system where my labor would be for only the common good, I would do as little as possible. I work as hard as I have to so I can have what I want. I never started a business because I wanted to hire people. I hired people because there was money to be made.
by Juan de Nadien on February 11th, 2010
You're the poster boy for the Liberals' War on Capitalism.
by Hardcore Conservative on February 21st, 2010
Why is that?
by Juan de Nadien on February 21st, 2010
No, it's because the rich were born that way. They were born with a silver spoon in there mouths, that never gets taken away. They are greedy, snooty, wearing there underwear to tight up there butts smart asses. Sorry but coming from a person who is poor and far from uneducated and lazy this is my opinion.
by proudtobeanamerican on November 22nd, 2010
Sheldon Adelson - borrowed $200 from his cab-driver dad to start his business. Now worth over $14 Billion.
Kirk Kerkorian - son of immigrants who dropped out in 8th grade and started boxing. Now worth over $15 Billion
http://www.forbes.com/2007/06/22/billionaires-gates-winfrey-biz-cz_ts_0626rags2riches.html
Not everyone who has money was born with it.
by Hardcore Conservative on November 23rd, 2010