Stevie did a Bat Mitzvah - Page 16

dissention · #**226** 11-30-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

and when exactly did I defend the wealthy Ms. Spinster?

The Tower · #**227** 11-30-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

I am thinking you have a job, right ? And I am thinking you'd probably ditch it in a second for another one that paid twice as much ?

Actually, no.

I quit my last job and I was making almost twice as much from that job than my current job. I decided that my personal happiness was much more important than the money. Besides, the job was stressing me out so much that I didn't have time to spend the extra money I was making.

Happiness is always more important than money.

Jyqm · #**228** 11-30-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Just as you cannot resist the need to defend the wealthy at every opportunity

Well somebody ought to cut them a break, the poor things.

sparky · #**229** 11-30-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

BBWWAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

I have Scottie birthday parties. We all wear tartan (I have a tam) and have cake and ice cream!!!!!!

I am picturing a cadre of rats, sporting teeny tiny yarmulkes.

sparky · #**230** 11-30-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

Actually, no.

I quit my last job and I was making almost twice as much from that job than my current job. I decided that my personal happiness was much more important than the money. Besides, the job was stressing me out so much that I didn't have time to spend the extra money I was making.

Happiness is always more important than money.

Oh, I knew that about your job, just because you had told me before.
All things being equal, I think you'd probably go for the bigger paycheck.
Regardless, my point is that pretty much everyone is for sale. Especially entertainers, and most of the rest of us too, under the right circumstances.

sasja · #**231** 11-30-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Bullshiitte - it is their money. If you want to give your's away - by all means do so. But, the minute you or anyone else tells me what the hell to do with mine is the minute you cross the line. Again, please list your expenses and let us sit in judgement on you. I mean if you get down to it, we all should have one outfit that we wash once a month and we should all live in a 15x15 room with only a cot. I mean why should one person live any better than the other

Yes, indeed, why SHOULD a person live any better than another? Especially ten million times better than another? Or rather: ten million times better than ten million others?

Think about it: If we did spread all the wealth, besides everyone having just the one outfit and one room with a cot, we'd probably all have 20 more outfits in addition, as well as a small house with nice furniture and maybe even a car!

Sasja

amber · #**232** 11-30-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Oh, I knew that about your job, just because you had told me before.
All things being equal, I think you'd probably go for the bigger paycheck.
Regardless, my point is that pretty much everyone is for sale. Especially entertainers, and most of the rest of us too, under the right circumstances.

I'm for sale right this second. Tell your friends. I need a root canal, and my copay is heinous.

ontheEdgeof17 · #**233** 11-30-2005, 01:53 PM

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I'm for sale right this second. Tell your friends. I need a root canal, and my copay is heinous.

Hrmmm....I do need a belly dancer for New Years.

amber · #**234** 11-30-2005, 01:55 PM

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Hrmmm....I do need a belly dancer for New Years.

I do have a belly....I don't charge as much as stevie, either.

But, I want a naked girl waiting in the car when i'm done, please. And all the hennessy I can drink. Cause that's how I roll.

Rickypt · #**235** 11-30-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Just think. Stevie wouldn't perform at the Katrina benefit because she didn't care much for the time limitations, but wave some cash in front of her and she'll fly across the country to sing for a 13 year old girl's glorified party.

I woke up thinking the same thing.

Rickypt · #**236** 11-30-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Also, I thought she did not do the Katrina benefit because it was unknown how the concert would be done, etc.

But she went ahead with playing a party for kids where her opening act was a puppet show?

To be fair, though, Stevie does a lot of benefits.

The Tower · #**237** 11-30-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Ack, I just noticed your new sig. How fitting.

I've had that album on repeat ever since I got in my car this morning. "Two Grey Rooms" is my favorite.

"Passion Play" and the title track give me shivergasms...

"Oh, all around the marketplace
The buzzing of the flies
The buzzing and the stinging
Divinely barren
And wickedly wise
The killer nails are ringing

Enter the multitudes
In Exxon blue
In radiation rose
Tragedy...
Now you tell me-
Who you gonna get to do the dirty work
When all the slaves are free?"

I just fukcing love Joni. Just love.

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Originally Posted by sparky

Oh, I knew that about your job, just because you had told me before.
All things being equal, I think you'd probably go for the bigger paycheck.
Regardless, my point is that pretty much everyone is for sale. Especially entertainers, and most of the rest of us too, under the right circumstances.

Yes, all things being equal I would take the money. Alas, situations like that rarely, if ever, have that kind of parity.

Unfortunately, being able to be a working musician with a liveable income is another rare thing. If I could, I would- but it didn't work out. I guess if everyone is for sale I would rather be considered a high class call girl than a whore. In other words, I'm a snob with discriminating tastes.....

strandinthewind · #**238** 11-30-2005, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickypt

. . . To be fair, though, Stevie does a lot of benefits.

she sure does, but Diss can harp only on the bad

strandinthewind · #**239** 11-30-2005, 02:13 PM

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. . . I guess if everyone is for sale I would rather be considered a high class call girl than a whore. In other words, I'm a snob with discriminating tastes.....

Need some pointers

cliffdweller · #**240** 11-30-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

My position is this - automatic assumptions about anyone based on one factor are just wrong to do and I will not do them. In this case, it is almost like you want to punish or automatically have a negative opinion of someone just because they are rich. How can that be right?

No not at all, and that is not what I said. What I'm saying is that I would rather champion someone who, because of an unlevel playing field, is unfairly discriminated against rather than championing someone who OWNS the playing field and for whom descrimination doesn't even really apply, not in the practical sense anyway. Clear as mud?