Zone1 What are 'traditional American values'?

[Zincwarrior]

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I do, whenever possible.




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That is because you are old.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

That is because you are old.

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It's because I want people to be able to keep what they earn.




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[Zincwarrior]

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It's because I want people to be able to keep what they earn.




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What does that have to do with paying cash?
You grew up with cash. American Express was maybe the only credit card yes? You had cash and physical checks. People paid for groceries with physical checks. You had to balance a check book.

Millennials / GenZ grew up with debit cards, Venmo, automatic payments, real time information. I am not sure my Daughter even has a checkbook. My wife is one of the few people I know who still actually will write checks.
Its just a different time, and different technology.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

What does that have to do with paying cash?
You grew up with cash. American Express was maybe the only credit card yes? You had cash and physical checks. People paid for groceries with physical checks. You had to balance a check book.

Millennials / GenZ grew up with debit cards, Venmo, automatic payments, real time information. I am not sure my Daughter even has a checkbook. My wife is one of the few people I know who still actually will write checks.
Its just a different time, and different technology.

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Ask anyone who works for tips.




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[Zincwarrior]

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Ask anyone who works for tips.




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translation, they under-report their earnings. I understand.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

It’s popular culture being usurped by Marxist/globalist factions aimed at destroying American foundational culture, not the least of which being family structure. Kids raised without fathers. This is most acute among black boys and is manifested in high crime and failing schools in every predominantly black jurisdiction.
Marxist/globalists controlling the media, the message and the entire democrat party makes the problem exponential.

 

[Stryder50]

Because people don't actually pay cash any more.

Some of us still do, on occasion.
I've seen lots paying cash while I was in line.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Some of us still do, on occasion.
I've seen lots paying cash while I was in line.

remember paying cash for gasoline?

 

[Stryder50]

remember paying cash for gasoline?

Occasionally.
If I'm at a place where the per gallon price is less for cash. Often a dime less.

 

[Stryder50]

It’s popular culture being usurped by Marxist/globalist factions aimed at destroying American foundational culture, not the least of which being family structure. Kids raised without fathers. This is most acute among black boys and is manifested in high crime and failing schools in every predominantly black jurisdiction.
Marxist/globalists controlling the media, the message and the entire democrat party makes the problem exponential.

I've found that in many cases that is the man's fault. Especially if the child results from casual or 'one-night-stand' coitus.
Separation/divorce in a relationship/marriage can be more complicated.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Occasionally.
If I'm at a place where the per gallon price is less for cash. Often a dime less.

I see that now where brand stations have their own credit card too. I have nothing against cash. Its just not a major thing for the kiddoes.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Again, you guys are talking about something that never was. You're led by a 79-year-old boy, who was a rich, spoiled brat in the 1950's given everything he had by his daddy, who is talking about how people should earn their way. Most of the leaders in the Republican party are 1950s children who were outside or in their rooms playing with toys while their parents were applying for the government handouts that were available at that time, and now are telling everybody how government is not the way..

You are privileged in this country far beyond the majority of others in this forum. Instead of enjoying your privileges or using it to create a better life, all you do is whine.

That is NOT THE American way.

 

[rightwinger]

remember paying cash for gasoline?

I still do, it is cheaper

 

[rightwinger]

Because people don't actually pay cash any more.

Then why are there so many ATM machines?

 

[Zincwarrior]

Then why are there so many ATM machines?

Still a lot of bank branches.

 

[Stryder50]

I see that now where brand stations have their own credit card too. I have nothing against cash. Its just not a major thing for the kiddoes.

I've been involved in CERT = Community Emergency Response Team(s) and other aspects of Emergency/Disaster Services and Response, etc. for several years now.
Among items we advise people to have in their emergency kits and "go bags" is a bit of cash. When electricity is out, and likely a while before being restored, credit cards and bank ATM cards will have limited (to no) use. Good to have some cash stashed just in case.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Zone One everybody so keep it civil.

What's wrong with American youth these days? Many believe it is because we have taken basic American values away from them.

Another school shooting, more vandalism/destructiveness, more general lawlessness, more anti-American demonstrations and attacks on Jews, Christians, others who are easy targets.These are young people who hate their skin, want to change the gender they were born, who exalt the worst our society produces and despise those promoting pro-American ideas. Too many have become lawless, violent, destructive, dangerous, murderous.

So what is the solution? Many, myself included, believe it is because American culture and basic American values are being dismantled and there is nothing positive and good to inspire the young, encourage positive, constructive thinking, appreciate the bright future their country offers.

Many of us believe we should return to allowing prayer, or at least a moment of silence, in school, make God welcome again, promote recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem and appreciation/love for the flag and the free, noble, great Nation it represents.

Also, what kids need is summed up in this piece I saw at another site--author unknown:

"What are we missing? What do children need?" He went on and on about mental illness, the Juvenile Justice System, gun control, education reform, blah, blah, blah.

Folks, none of that mumbo jumbo makes a lick of sense. Here is what children need:
1. Children need a mother and a father who love each other and work together as a team.
2. Children need a bicycle, neighbors, and cousins.
3. Children need a grandma to bake with and a grandpa to take em fishing.
4. Children need a church, a Sunday School Class, and a truth telling Preacher.
5. Children need a dinner time with home cooked food, prayer, and conversation.
6. Children need Sunday afternoon football and fried chicken.
7. Children need books to read and coloring pages.
8. Children need summers at the beach and bazooka bubble gum.
9. Children need a trip to Arlington and Fourth of July Fireworks.
10. Children need fire pits, smores, ghost stories, the drive in, and real popcorn.
11. Children need discipline from their parents.
12. Children need chores, a job, a way to earn what they want.
13. Children need education that recognizes mama and daddy as the authority, God as the creator, and the Bible as the roadmap.
This is not about some agenda, this is about children. Get back to basics: faith, family, & good ole fashioned fun.

In other words, basic traditional American values.

My great great great great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My great great great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My great great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My parents said, "What's the world coming to?"

We're saying, "What's the world coming to?"

Our kids will grow up and say, "What's the world coming to?"

Unfortunately it's called change and progress. The older you get, the less good you see in the change and progress. And as Darwin said, "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change"

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

My great great great great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My great great great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My great great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My great grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My grandparents said, "What's the world coming to?"

My parents said, "What's the world coming to?"

We're saying, "What's the world coming to?"

Our kids will grow up and say, "What's the world coming to?"

Unfortunately it's called change and progress. The older you get, the less good you see in the change and progress. And as Darwin said, "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change"

Except the progress has reversed itself.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Except the progress has reversed itself.

The left has managed to overturn every liberal value imaginable and regressed us back to tribalism.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

The left has managed to overturn every liberal value imaginable and regressed us back to tribalism.

That’s certainly part of it.