Is low self esteem the real problem socialists have?

[Blackrook]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

 

[Kosh]

It is the far left driving the message that you are worthless and let the government control everything in your life..

 

[Compost]

Starting your own business requires effort. It's easier to complain than act. Low self esteem that thwarts ambition could be his reason for inaction. Perhaps simple laziness. Maybe as Kosh suggests, leftist conditioning.

 

[JoeB131]

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

so a real sign of "low self-esteem", when you have to make up stories about how successful you are on the internet.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

You should just reach deeper into your imagination for the answer. That is, after all, where this "friend" of yours resides.

For a guy who claims to be a lawyer, you sure are a terrible judge of others.

 

[LoneLaugher]

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

so a real sign of "low self-esteem", when you have to make up stories about how successful you are on the internet.

This dude told me last week that he is barely making a living. He flat out admitted that he's struggling financially.

 

[Yousaidwhat]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

And...what is more.....he is JUST LIKE every other American liberal. All American liberals lack motivation and never start businesses. All they ever do is make excuses. Right?

 

[BULLDOG]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

Do you keep notes of you silly claims so you don't contradict yourself with each new silly imaginary story?

 

[Yousaidwhat]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

And...what is more.....he is JUST LIKE every other American liberal. All American liberals lack motivation and never start businesses. All they ever do is make excuses. Right?

Are you dense?

I never said a damned thing about liberals. I was looking at this as an individual. An individual who may lack motivation.

Ass

 

[BULLDOG]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

And...what is more.....he is JUST LIKE every other American liberal. All American liberals lack motivation and never start businesses. All they ever do is make excuses. Right?

Are you dense?

I never said a damned thing about liberals. I was looking at this as an individual. An individual who may lack motivation.

Ass

Don't play dumb. You know this thread is intended as an accusation of all liberals, and now you want to play dumb to distance yourself from that, Typical right wing bullshit.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

And...what is more.....he is JUST LIKE every other American liberal. All American liberals lack motivation and never start businesses. All they ever do is make excuses. Right?

Are you dense?

I never said a damned thing about liberals. I was looking at this as an individual. An individual who may lack motivation.

Ass

Hello. The OP is making the argument that his "friend" represents "socialists" in general. Of course....he used a single made up example to make that argument.

Do you not see that he was making a statement about liberals in general?

Or...do yiu think he was just starting a casual thread about how he is concerned for his friend and was not making a broad statement about liberals?

 

[Yousaidwhat]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

And...what is more.....he is JUST LIKE every other American liberal. All American liberals lack motivation and never start businesses. All they ever do is make excuses. Right?

Are you dense?

I never said a damned thing about liberals. I was looking at this as an individual. An individual who may lack motivation.

Ass

Hello. The OP is making the argument that his "friend" represents "socialists" in general. Of course....he used a single made up example to make that argument.

Do you not see that he was making a statement about liberals in general?

Or...do yiu think he was just starting a casual thread about how he is concerned for his friend and was not making a broad statement about liberals?

I didn't miss that point.

It doesn't change the fact that I was still looking at this one example as one individual.

Don't think for me or put words in my mouth.

 

[Blackrook]

I am not bragging about my success. The fact is, I've had very limited success up until recently, and I recently figured out why. Now that I've fixed the problem, I am bringing in more clients and making more money. I believe that in one year, I will be very successful. The thing is, I never gave up trying.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I have a friend who is constantly posting Marxist posts on Facebook. In his mind, the world is divided between capitalists who unfairly profit off the work of workers, and workers who are oppressed "wage slaves" and have no choice but to work or starve.

He is a cook at a restaurant, and based on previous posts he made, I have learned that his job is physically exhausting, mentally draining, and without much respect in the community. At least, that is the way he has presented it.

So I asked him if he considers himself a "wage slave" and he said yes.

So I told him I used to be a "wage slave" too, but now I'm an independent contractor and I now I run my business as an attorney.

And I suggested he start his own company too, so he could be a capitalist and not a "wage slave."

And all he has come back with is excuses for why it is impossible for him to start his own business.

At first I suggested he start his own restaurant, and he said he didn't have enough money, so then I said he could buy a catering truck, and then I suggested he start a catering service.

And a catering service would require only enough money to buy food for the first job, but still he insists he cannot do this. He thinks that government regulations or something else like that will make it impossible to start his own catering business.

And I told him about immigrants who started businesses with no money at all and made it big, and my friend who started a business in my garage, but still he insists that he does not have enough money to start a business.

So what is it with this guy? Is it lack of self esteem? Or is there something else at work here?

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

And...what is more.....he is JUST LIKE every other American liberal. All American liberals lack motivation and never start businesses. All they ever do is make excuses. Right?

Are you dense?

I never said a damned thing about liberals. I was looking at this as an individual. An individual who may lack motivation.

Ass

Hello. The OP is making the argument that his "friend" represents "socialists" in general. Of course....he used a single made up example to make that argument.

Do you not see that he was making a statement about liberals in general?

Or...do yiu think he was just starting a casual thread about how he is concerned for his friend and was not making a broad statement about liberals?

I didn't miss that point.

It doesn't change the fact that I was still looking at this one example as one individual.

Don't think for me or put words in my mouth.

Awesome. You just wanted to comment on the guy in the OP's story based on what the OP told you. Well...thanks. Your thoughts are very impactful and interesting. I'm so glad you shared.

 

[Yousaidwhat]

It seems that he hasn't even put forth the effort and making excuses. Lack of motivation.

And...what is more.....he is JUST LIKE every other American liberal. All American liberals lack motivation and never start businesses. All they ever do is make excuses. Right?

Are you dense?

I never said a damned thing about liberals. I was looking at this as an individual. An individual who may lack motivation.

Ass

Hello. The OP is making the argument that his "friend" represents "socialists" in general. Of course....he used a single made up example to make that argument.

Do you not see that he was making a statement about liberals in general?

Or...do yiu think he was just starting a casual thread about how he is concerned for his friend and was not making a broad statement about liberals?

I didn't miss that point.

It doesn't change the fact that I was still looking at this one example as one individual.

Don't think for me or put words in my mouth.

Awesome. You just wanted to comment on the guy in the OP's story based on what the OP told you. Well...thanks. Your thoughts are very impactful and interesting. I'm so glad you shared.

Your so very welcome.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I am not bragging about my success. The fact is, I've had very limited success up until recently, and I recently figured out why. Now that I've fixed the problem, I am bringing in more clients and making more money. I believe that in one year, I will be very successful. The thing is, I never gave up trying.

You are awesome! You are so much better than your "friend". You figured it out! All praise be to God!

 

[BULLDOG]

I am not bragging about my success. The fact is, I've had very limited success up until recently, and I recently figured out why. Now that I've fixed the problem, I am bringing in more clients and making more money. I believe that in one year, I will be very successful. The thing is, I never gave up trying.

 

[Blackrook]

There are two kind of people in this world: those who give up in the face of adversity, and those who don't.

I know for a fact that I am in the second category.

 

[LoneLaugher]

There are two kind of people in this world: those who give up in the face of adversity, and those who don't.

I know for a fact that I am in the second category.

And.....has your "friend" given up in the face of adversity?