Mustang's Corral

Pretty much. But cell foans are now a safety item and computers are becomming a universal necessity.

I have to remove gas from my lawn mower (not a rider, not self propelled) so I can drive to Walgreens for my meds.

I'm with you, but in our perilous, modern world a cell foan IS a safety item. I use my home foan line for internet access only. I hardly ever want to talk to anyone anyway, if I do, I call them.
I downloaded the "boop boop beep, I'm sorry, the number you have reached is not in service" message from the internet and have it as the greeting on my answering machine. Maybe the Florida Troopers Association, God freaks, survey takers, and my ex wife have gotten the message.

Vit,

Ok...I might let you have the safety thing but only if your spouse feels scared to be out on the road alone.

Jab,

But using what extra money ones has for something like insurance, is a lot better than getting that next great gadget or service! I still say that if mom or dad actually COOKED 6 days a week, instead of getting take out, they could buy any insurance they need! Oh...and it might cure the obesity problem we have too!

Bravo, Stang!! Back in the old days, people had responsibility and priorities; they could also look out for themselves and didn't have to be dependent on a cell phone to get them out of trouble. A cell phone is more like a security blanket but, if you are on your own someplace and in trouble and depending on a cell phone, how long does it actually take for someone (ie police or ambulance) to come to your rescue? Let's get real!!

In the main, people spend too much one crap and don't have priorities anymore. If you can live without it, you don't need it!!

Leasheryn,

I'm glad you get the gist of what I'm trying to say here. I'll agree that a cell phone is good thing to have. My whole rant is on the fact that today, there are too many "extras" eating into our budgets that our parents and grandparents didn't have. I'm not saying to live without life's good things but as you said, people dont have priorities! If you dont have to buy something, don't. The fact is that most people would be able to buy their own insurance if they didn't have the wallet leaches sucking them dry.

YD,

I'm not sending any extra money to anyone. Any extra goes into the bank. You'll have to settle for Maddog 20/20 and eating Angus beef while watching Japanese anime! *lol*

I am in absolute agreement with you mmustangg. I pay my bills and save for life after work firts, then I decide how much "play" money I have.

The sad news is that our legislators in the House have apporved a $15B measure for the housing crisis. That is tax dollars going to bail out those that chose to live beyond their means.

You whine like a broke b1tch who is pissed that you don't have the amenities that your neighbor's have. My cell phone replaced landline. My mp3 player has replaced a large c.d. collection. Cable t.v. eliminates the need for a dvd collection. Big screen eliminates possible future eye problems.My video game collection replaces the urge to strangle rednecks such as yourself. B.T.W. without internet you wouldn't have been able to cry online. MP3 and DVD are art that we own NEVER SAY THERE IS NO NEED FOR ART. That takes away from what makes us human.

Great post, and I have more than a couple of those! But not all!

Exile,

You are tredding on the edge of delete. I say that only because insulting people like you were the cause of our weekend lock down.
Believe me, I'm not pissed that i dont have a big screen TV or a friggin iPod. If you want to go spend your money on extra crap, by all means go for it! I said that in my original post. I'm just saying it's people like you that DO NOT need the government to pony up for your healthcare when you should be buying it YOURSELF! People like you are a drain on society and have no right to complain. Judging by your other blogs and replies, you are full of complaining, among other things. BTW, I hope we cross paths someday so you get your chance to strangle me. You are an all talk kinda person. Me on the other hand, I speak from logic and you cant fight it with all the insutls you can muster! Nice try though.
Oh...one more thing. Dont lecture me on art. I make my living from it. I have created more award winning art than you have seen by accident!

Leasheryn,

Greed and stupidity is one post above you! I love how he thinks I'm broke when I know I have more money than he has. If anything, it's because I don't have the makeup bills he has!*LMAO*

Well, he is prolly still living with mama, so can easily afford every luxory.

No bills to pay.